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PJLink

Overview

The PJLink device enables OnlyView to control professional video projectors that support the PJLink network protocol. This allows remote power management, shutter control, input selection, and status monitoring of projectors during shows.

Category: Projection Control Device
Hardware Requirements: Network interface connected to PJLink-compatible projector
Software Requirements: None (protocol handled internally)
Compatibility: PJLink Class 1 and Class 2 compatible projectors

Setup and Configuration

Network Configuration

Device Name: Enter a descriptive name for the projector (e.g., "Stage Left", "Main Screen").

IP Address: Enter the IP address of your PJLink-compatible projector. The projector must be accessible on the same network as OnlyView and have PJLink protocol enabled.

Connection Process

  1. Ensure your projector is connected to the network and powered on
  2. Enable PJLink protocol in the projector's network settings
  3. Configure the projector's IP address according to your network setup
  4. In OnlyView, add the PJLink device and enter the correct IP address and set a descriptive device name
  5. OnlyView will automatically connect and begin monitoring projector status
  6. In a UserScreen, go in edit mode, then drag&drop the device in the userscreen, relock. The device will show the monitoring status.

Actions

Available Actions

Power On: Turn on the projector (lamp ignition). - Parameters: None - Usage: Power up projectors before show start

Power Off: Turn off the projector (standby mode). - Parameters: None
- Usage: Safe shutdown of projectors after shows

Shutter Open: Open the projector's shutter (enable video output). - Parameters: None - Usage: Allow video signal to be displayed

Shutter Close: Close the projector's shutter (black video output). - Parameters: None - Usage: Temporarily blank video output while keeping projector running

Set Input: Change the projector's active input source. - Parameters: Input type (RGB, Video, DVI, Storage, Network) and input number (1-9) - Usage: Switch between different signal sources connected to the projector

Timeline Integration

PJLink actions can be triggered from Command Cues on any timeline: 1. Add a Command Cue to a timeline layer 2. Set the cue's device action to the desired PJLink command 3. Configure action parameters as needed (for input switching) 4. The projector command will execute when the timeline playhead reaches the cue

User Interface

Device Widget

The PJLink device widget provides comprehensive projector control and monitoring:

Status Indicators: - Connection Status: Visual indicator showing network connection to the projector - Device Name: Displays the projector's configured name - Power Status: Visual indicator showing lamp on/off state - Shutter Status: Visual indicator showing shutter open/closed state

Control Buttons: - Power On: Immediately power on the projector - Power Off: Immediately power off the projector (standby mode) - Shutter Open: Open the projector shutter to display video - Shutter Close: Close the projector shutter to block video output

Lamp Information: - Lamp 1 Hours: Current operating hours for the primary lamp - Lamp 2 Hours: Current operating hours for the secondary lamp (if equipped)