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Control Projectors with Cues

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Prerequisites

Video projectors (three Panasonic RZ670 are used in this example).
Make sure the video projectors feature continuous IP addresses (such as 192.168.1.101, 192.168.1.102, etc.
Note down the network port used to control the projectors (defined by the manufacturer).

Add Projectors (using the recursive method)

I/O Manager: Add Projectors (Using the Recursive Method) vimeo.comPlays from Vimeo, which receives your IP address once you press play. Privacy

OPEN THE I/O MANAGER MODULE

Select System > I/O Manager OR press Alt + I.

Select the Projector Devices tab.
Click on the + button to add new projectors.
Select the projector’s Type from the dropdown menu.
Set the IP address and port of the first projector (which should feature the lowest IP

address).
Set the quantity of projectors to be added in the Count field (the projectors IP addresses

must follow one another).
Check for the projectors’ connection status.

Controle Projectors Shutters with Cues

Cue Editor: Control Projector Shutters with Cues vimeo.comPlays from Vimeo, which receives your IP address once you press play. Privacy

OPEN THE CUE EDITOR MODULE

Select Show > Cue Editor OR press Alt + Q.

OPEN THE I/O MANAGER MODULE

Select System > I/O Manager OR press Alt + I.

Select the Projector Devices tab.
Open the Cue Editor module. Select Show > Cue Editor OR press Alt + Q.
Create a new Cue. Click on the + button.
Activate the Record toggle.
Navigate back to the I/O Manager module.
Select a projector from the list.
Click on the Shutter Open button.
Navigate back to the Cue Editor module.
Deactivate the Record toggle to stop recording actions.
Repeat these steps for the Shutter Closed button.
Click on the Go button next to the Cue’s name to execute it.

Control Projector Shutters on the Timeline with Cue Clips

Timeline: Control Projector Shutters on the Timeline with Cue Clips vimeo.comPlays from Vimeo, which receives your IP address once you press play. Privacy

OPEN THE TIMELINE MODULE

Select Show > Timeline OR press Alt + T.

Add a Cue Clip onto the Timeline.
Navigate to Cue Properties and select the Closed Shutter Cue as its source.
Double-click on the Timebar to move the Playhead.
Press the Space bar to start playback.
Watch the projector’s shutter closes when the Playhead reaches the Cue Clip.

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