7.2.5 PJLink

Location and availability
About PJLink

JBMIA PJLink is a unified standard for operating and controlling projectors using external “controller” computers.

The supported PJLink commands and how they apply to this projector is described in the appendix: “PJLink commands”.

Note: When PJLink is enabled on this projector, it will be compliant with the PJLink specification Version 2.00
What can be done

The following items can be configured on the Projector:

Menu itemFunction
PJLink Enable / disable slider

Enables or disables the PJLink protocol on the projector.

This slider is disabled by default.

Authentication and Password

Authentication adds a layer of password protection between the controller and projector.

When authentication is enabled, enter a valid custom password. When the controller then tries to access this projector, this custom password will have to be entered in order to control the projector.

Note: The custom password can be:

  • Up to 32 characters
  • Only letters and numbers are allowed:: [0-9], [a-z] and [A-Z].
  • No special characters are allowed.
NotificationWhile notifications are enabled and a valid controller address is filled in, all projector notifications will be sent to the IP address of the controller.
Controller addressLocation/IP address of the PJLink controller
How to activate PJLink
  1. In the Communication menu, select PJLink.

    Image 7–41 Communication menu, PJLink

    The PJLink menu will be displayed.

    Image 7–42 Example of the PJLink menu
  2. Enable the PJLink slider.

    The Notification options will become visible.

    Image 7–43 Example of the PJLink menu with the Notification options visible.
  3. To enable authentication, proceed as follows:

    1. Enable the Authentication slider.
    2. Fill in a valid password and confirm. Use up to 32 characters in the range [a-z], [A-Z] and [0-9].
    3. Select APPLY and confirm.
  4. To enable notifications on the controller PC, proceed as follows:

    1. Enable the Notification slider.
    2. Fill in the valid Controller IP address or host name for the controller PC and confirm.
    3. Select APPLY and confirm.

    If a valid Controller address was filled in, the connection icon will change from red (disconnected) to white (connected).

    Image 7–44 Example of the PJLink menu while logged in and with a valid controller address filled in.