Serial/net control for JVC Projectors

As per subject does any one have experience setting up handlers for JVC projectors?

Their command set is more cryptic than what I’m used to (Epson) and while I could figure it out, I’ve got a lot of other projects to do around the house so I’d like to repurpose someone’s work if they’re willing to share.

Edit: it isn’t that cryptic. They are all hex codes. You can send ascii too, but some of the bytes are non-printable so it’s not as easy as it was with the Epson.

Sorry for the delayed reply (on vacation for the first time in years :slight_smile: ), @LJR, but I have a JVC NZ8 on the way and am hoping to get construction going on my new theater in a month or so. I hadn’t realized The Home Remote didn’t already support JVCs, but since that appears to be the case, I will no doubt end up putting together a plugin for it and will happily share, as I’ve done with the other plugins I’ve written.

I assume you’re looking for IP-based control? Are there any specific features/functionality you want, beyond the basics? It will probably be a few months before I’m able to get something working, but I may start sketching it out while I’m waiting on shipping and construction–it’s been a while, but I’m sure it’ll come back to me :slight_smile:

That’s awesome and I’d love to collaborate on this. I have set up everything from scratch via old school device handlers and would love to learn about doing it properly with plugins.

Is actually prefer serial commands (I use Global Caches as endpoints). But TCP/IP is fine in a pinch (I just hope the PJ allows multiple non-blocking sessions).

Re what, besides basic navigation controls l would like to be able to poll for status (power, input, picture modes) as well as control/ status of HDR settings). …basically anything that I’d be possibly changing from film to film.

Feel free to PM and we can sort it out!

Quick update for anyone who’s interested…I have uploaded a functional plugin (to that same section) using a Global Cache IP2SL. Any IP to Serial converter should work, but is not tested.

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