This can easily be accomplished using RS-232 via Serial (DB9) and VISCA connections; you will need VISCA Cascade cable(s) (1 per each extra camera after the first).


Initial Setup

  1. Connect the joystick Serial (DB9) port to the RS-232-In (VISCA Port) on the first camera using the provided Serial (DB9) to VISCA cable; extend as needed.
  2. Connect the VISCA Cascade extension cable from the "RS-232 Out" of the first camera, to the "RS-232 In" of the second camera. 
  3. Do not power on your cameras yet.
  4. Repeat this process using a cascade cable per camera added to the chain, make sure to note which cameras you want to be camera 1, 2, 3 ,etc.


Please note the different instructions below for each camera model(s) listed and follow the instructions for the camera(s) you are working with


    Setting the ID address for your cameras is the next step.


    3X / 3X-G2 / 10X-720 / 10X Camera ID Configuration

    1. Look for the DIP switches on the bottom of the camera in the "SW1" group of DIP switches. 
    2. Carefully adjust the DIP switches according to "PIC 1" to set the necessary ID for your camera              
    3. Example(s) - PIC 1 showcases the settings for Camera ID 1, and PIC 2 showcases the settings for Camera ID 2
    4. Do this for each camera in the chain you wish to assign in the same fashion; Camera ID 3 would be with SW1 DIP Switch 3 UP and all others DOWN.
    5. Power on all you cameras.
    6. Follow Instructions "Configure the Joystick Controller via OSD" at the bottom of the page.


    12X Camera ID Configuration

    1. You will need to see the video output of the 12X via USB or DVI to set the appropriate address for each camera.
    2. Go to the OSD by pressing the "Menu" button on your remote and select "System Option".
    3. Make sure the "Protocol" is set to "VISCA", and your "B.Rate" is set to "9600".
    4. In the same menu, for the camera you have chosen to be Camera 1, set "ADDR" to be "001".
    5. Repeat step 4, with the minor variations noted, for any other camera(s) in the chain; Camera 2 would have an "ADDR" of "002", Camera 3 would be "ADDR" "003", etc...
    6. Power on all you cameras.
    7. Follow Instructions "Configure the Joystick Controller via OSD" at the bottom of the page.


    3XW / 3XW-G2 /10XG2 / 20X / 20X-G2 / 30X / 30X-G2 Camera ID Configuration

    1. These cameras can be set to control up to three (3) cameras via the DIP Switch settings (chart provided below).
    2. Decide which camera(s) you want to be Cam1, Cam2 and Cam3 respectively.
    3. Set the DIP Switches on the bottom of the camera as follows to set as Cam 1 (Cam ID1). Turn ON DIP Switch 5 making sure DIP Switch 4 is OFF.
    4. Set the DIP Switches on the bottom of the camera as follows to set as Cam 2 (Cam ID2). Turn ON DIP Switch 4 making sure your DIP Switch 5 is OFF.
    5. Set the DIP Switches on the bottom of the camera as follows to set as Cam 3 (Cam ID3). Turn ON DIP Switch 4 and turning ON DIP Switch 5.
    6. Power on all you cameras.
    7. Follow Instructions "Configure the Joystick Controller via OSD" at the bottom of the page.

DIP
Switch 4		 DIP
Switch 5
Cam ID1 OFF ON
Cam ID2 ON OFF
Cam ID3 ON ON



Configure the Joystick Controller via OSD

       1. If you press "1000" and then the "Preset" button you can access the PTZ Joystick's menu.

       2. Go into Menu Option 1 "KBD SETUP" and press the "Open" button.

       3. Using the joystick to navigate the menu make sure that "Protocol" is set to "VISCA" and the "Baud Rate" is set to "9600".

       4. Using the joystick find the menu option "EXIT" for each page until you have exited to the main screen.

       5. If you press "1" and then the "CAM" button, you should have control of camera number 1. 

       6. If you press "2" and then the "CAM" button, you should have control of camera number 2.

       7. Repeat this step for any other cameras in the chain that have had their IDs set per the steps provided above. 

       8. You should have full control of each of your cameras in the chain at this point.