Cameras & PTZ Control
JVC PTZ Camera Control Software BETA
Control for JVC PTZ Cameras (KY-PZ100, etc.) via HTTP JSON API.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect JVC PTZ Camera to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the JVC PTZ Camera handler from the device type list (internal id
jvc_ptz). - Enter the IP address of your JVC PTZ Camera, then set protocol HTTP and port
80. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | HTTP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 80 |
| Handler version | 1.0.0 |
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | jvc_ptz |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Set Protocol to HTTP, Port 80.
Auth: Set username and password in Handler Params.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the JVC PTZ Camera handler.
Generic Command Format (HTTP JSON API):
The handler communicates by sending JSON payloads to the camera's API endpoint (usually /cgi-bin/api.cgi).
You need to provide the full JSON payload, which includes the command, parameters, and a valid SessionID obtained through authentication.
{"Request":{"Command":"JoyStickOperation","Params":{"PanDirection":"Right","PanSpeed":15,"TiltDirection":"Stop","TiltSpeed":0},"SessionID":"YOUR_SESSION_ID"}}(Pan Right){"Request":{"Command":"SetPTZPreset","Params":{"No":1,"Operation":"Move"},"SessionID":"YOUR_SESSION_ID"}}(Recall Preset 1){"Request":{"Command":"SetStudioTally","Params":{"Indication":"Program"},"SessionID":"YOUR_SESSION_ID"}}(Set Tally to Program)
Note: The SessionID is dynamic and acquired during a successful authentication. This makes direct HTTP GET commands from external systems challenging without first performing the authentication handshake.
Integration Examples (assuming device name "JVC_PTZ"):
Via HTTP GET:
Direct HTTP GET for arbitrary commands is not practical due to dynamic SessionID and complex JSON body. It is recommended to use the Fantago UI actions or TCP/UDP listeners.
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
JVC_PTZ:{"Request":{"Command":"JoyStickOperation","Params":{"PanDirection":"Right","PanSpeed":15,"TiltDirection":"Stop","TiltSpeed":0},"SessionID":"YOUR_SESSION_ID"}}
Remember to URL-encode the JSON string for HTTP GET requests (if using sendTo for static SessionID, which is NOT recommended for JVC PTZ).
JVC PTZ Camera control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support JVC PTZ Camera?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made JVC PTZ Camera handler (version 1.0.0) that talks to the device over HTTP, default port 80. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the JVC PTZ Camera handler use?
HTTP, default port 80. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control JVC PTZ Camera from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every JVC PTZ Camera action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the JVC PTZ Camera handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (jvc_ptz.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control JVC PTZ Camera from a single interface
Fantago drives JVC PTZ Camera alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.