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MadProjectorControl is an extension
of MadMapper allowing the control
of projectors remotely.

This useful tool will use for instance

the PJLink protocol through a dedicated
module.
 1. Introduction

The MadProjectorControl extension allows you to control your video-projectors remotely

through the network using the PJLink protocol: https://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english/

Using the PJLink module, you can therefore remotely power your PJLink-enabled projectors
on and off, as well as mute their video and audio signal at will.

Then, with the help of MadMapper’s Calendar Scheduler & Cue Scheduler, you can fully auto-
mate your installation, removing the need for a dedicated operator.

Please note that this guide cannot cover an essential part: the network setup of your
projector. While the use of MadMapper and the PJLink protocol remain the same, the
projector setup varies from one model to another, from one brand to another.
Be aware that this step can be complicated if you are not initiated!

2. Setup
2.1. Authorisation

Within MadMapper, click on the Account menu (top

bar) then Manage Authorisations.

Select MadProjectorControl and follow the procedure.

The extension will be linked to the user account used
for its purchase. Make sure you’re using the right
login.

Must know:
Before restarting, the admin password will be asked.
It’s the admin password of your computer.

2.2. Add a module

Go to the Modules tab, accessible from the top left of

the interface.

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 Click on the icon at the left of the Modules list to add
a module.

Select the PJLink module to add one.

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Add a PJLink module instance for each projector you want
to control.

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They will be listed in the modules list with the usual features
allowing you to select, unselect, move or rename your modules.

Please note as well that by default and for power/energy saving reasons, the
projector’s network interface may be disabled when the projector is turned off.
Therefore, you may want to disable this power saving feature if MadMapper is
supposed to turn on the projector.

Once the network interface is available (the green LED on the Ethernet connector is
lit), is physically connected to your computer, and both network interfaces are confi-
gured with compatible IP addresses/masks, you can test connectivity by pinging the
projector on the network, or by logging into the projector’s web interface.

3. Target

Once the projectors you want to control are physically

connected to the same ethernet network, you must
setup the Target fields of the module first.

Select the projector your want to control in

Device: relying on the PJLink discovery protocol, all
the supported-devices IP addresses will appear in the
dropdown list (that can take up to 30 seconds after
MadMapper has started).

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 Since the protocol is not supported by all
PJLink-enabled device, you can otherwise manually
input the projector IP by selecting Custom Device.

In addition to IP-address, and depending on the

projector’s model and configuration, you may need to
enter a password to connect to the device.

The status of the connection and error messages

appears in the Status field.

4. Controls

Once the status become connected you will get

access to the Power and Mute Controls.

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blank until the device gets powered on.

Use the Power button to turn the projector on and off.

When changed the Power button state represents the

desired power state of the projector.

Must know :
The desired state may not be reached immediately in
certain situations.
For example when the Power button is toggle on while
the projector has just been powered off and is still
cooling down, the order will be delayed until the
projector is actually enabled to be powered on again.

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 In the absence of power control change in the module, the

Mad Power button state matches with the actual power state of the
projector.

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For example: if the projector gets powered off using the device’s
physical remote, the PJLink module’s Power button will
eventually turn off to reflect the new projector’s power state.

Click the Mute button to mute / unmute both the

audio and video of the projector.
Video mute can have different effect depending on
the projector’s technology: older models have a
motorized physical shutter to prevent the light from
being projected, while newer models can instantly cut
their light-source to achieve the same result.

In the absence of mute control change in the module, the Mute

Mad button state matches with the actual mute state of the
projector.

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For example: if the projector gets muted using the device’s
physical remote, the PJLink module’s Mute button will
eventually turn on to reflect the new projector’s mute state.

5. Info
The Info section will display the projector’s Name,
Model, Brand, Serial and Format once the Status
become connected.

Mad The projector’s Format will remain blank until the projector is

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turned on and receives a signal.

Get the MadProjectorControl extension, access to online ressources,

manage your license(s) and more on https://madmapper.com !

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