Hollyland Astra P1 PTZ Camera Controller Tutorial

Hollyland has released a comprehensive Astra P1 PTZ Camera Controller tutorial that goes into detail about how to set up, connect, and operate professional PTZ cameras for multi-camera workflows. There is a comprehensive explanation of the controller’s back interfaces (power, Ethernet/PoE) and front-panel buttons, including camera selection, focus, exposure, white balance, and OSD menu controls.

They also provide instructions for adding cameras. To add additional cameras beyond the default setup, the tutorial outlines both IP Connection and Serial Control methods. With IP Connection, you connect the controller and camera to the same subnet, press “Setup,” select “Add New Device,” choose a protocol (e.g., VISCA over IP or ONVIF), and input the IP address and port.

ONVIF connections also require the camera credentials ( 2:24 ). Serial Control allows connection via physical RS232, RS422, or RS485 lines. Users can select serial protocols like VISCA, Pelco-D, or Pelco-P and configure the target camera ID address and baud rate.

Additionally, the tutorial goes into detail about camera operations and PTZ control. They also cover advanced network and system settings such as IP assigment and joystick customization. Finally, there is a section about the web interface, calibration, and how to do configuration export.

If you are not familiar with the Astra P1 PTZ Camera, it is equipped with a built-in 1/1.8′′ high-quality 8.42MP CMOS sensor and HDMI and 3G-SDI connectivity for flexible compatibility, the Astra P1 is ideal for houses of worship and other presentation halls. It offers 30x optical and 16x digital zoom, supports AI auto-tracking, intelligent face detection AE, and NDI HX3, and boasts capture resolutions up to UHD 4K at 60 fps.

You can store up to 255 positions with an accuracy of 0.1°.