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Device Management

The Device Management page allows you to define new cameras and adjust previously configured cameras.

Screenshot of the device window.

Camera: Joystick control address.

IP: Shows the IP address of the saved network camera.

Port: The control port of the saved network camera.

Protocol (Network): The control protocol of the saved network camera.

Baudrate: The baud rate of the saved camera.

Address: The camera control address of the saved analog camera.

Protocol (Analog): The control protocol of the saved analog camera.

Operate: In the final column, the Operate Button lets you edit the settings of the saved camera, click “snap” to take a snapshot of the camera’s current view, or click “Home” to send the selected camera to the home position.

Screenshot of the modify window. This is a pop-up window that appears after clicking the modify button. The mouse is hovering over the connection button.

Clicking the Operate Button opens a sub-menu from which you can make numerous changes to the selected camera.

  • Connection:

    • Network/Analog: Change the camera from Network based control to Analog.
    • Protocol: Select the protocol you want the camera to use.
      • Options Include:
        • VISCA UDP
        • VISCA TCP
        • VISCA UDP SONY
        • VISCA WEBSOCKET
        • ONVIF
    • Address: Lets you view or change the IP address of the selected camera.
    • Control Port: The default control port will depend on the selected protocol. For example, UDP = 1259, TCP = 5678, Sony = 52381, VISCA Websocket = 5678, & ONVIF = 80.
  • HDMI Output: Determine a URL destination for the Joystick's HDMI output.

  • Custom: Assign the camera to a custom button. These custom buttons will be further explained in the custom section.

Screenshot of the modify window. This is a pop-up window that appears after clicking the modify button. The mouse is hovering over the custom button.

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