# Control Projectors with Cues

## 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).

## 1. Add Projectors (using the recursive method)

{% embed url="<https://vimeo.com/502717479>" %}
I/O Manager: Add Projectors (Using the Recursive Method)
{% endembed %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**OPEN THE  I/O MANAGER MODULE**

Select {System > I/O Manager} or press \[Alt+I].
{% endhint %}

1. Select the Projector Devices tab.
2. Click on the \[+] button to add new projectors.
3. Select the projector’s Type from the dropdown menu.
4. Set the IP address and port of the first projector (which should feature the lowest IP\
   address).
5. Set the quantity of projectors to be added in the Count field (the projectors IP addresses\
   must follow one another).
6. Check for the projectors’ connection status.

{% content-ref url="../../../modules/i-o-manager" %}
[i-o-manager](https://docs.vyv.ca/modules/i-o-manager)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## 2. Controle Projectors Shutters with Cues

{% embed url="<https://vimeo.com/502721606>" %}
Cue Editor: Control Projector Shutters with Cues
{% endembed %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**OPEN THE CUE EDITOR MODULE**

Select {Show > Cue Editor} or press \[Alt+Q].
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**OPEN THE  I/O MANAGER MODULE**

Select {System > I/O Manager} or press \[Alt+I].
{% endhint %}

1. Select the Projector Devices tab.
2. Open the Cue Editor module. Select {Show > Cue Editor} or press \[Alt+Q].
3. Create a new Cue. Click on the \[+] button.
4. Activate the \[Record] toggle.
5. Navigate back to the I/O Manager module.
6. Select a projector from the list.
7. Click on the Shutter \[Open] button.
8. Navigate back to the Cue Editor module.
9. Deactivate the \[Record] toggle to stop recording actions.
10. Repeat these steps for the Shutter \[Closed] button.
11. Click on the \[Go] button next to the Cue’s name to execute it.

{% content-ref url="../../../modules/cue-editor" %}
[cue-editor](https://docs.vyv.ca/modules/cue-editor)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="../../../modules/i-o-manager" %}
[i-o-manager](https://docs.vyv.ca/modules/i-o-manager)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## 3. Control Projector Shutters on the Timeline with Cue Clips

{% embed url="<https://vimeo.com/502730290>" %}
Timeline: Control Projector Shutters on the Timeline with Cue Clips
{% endembed %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**OPEN THE TIMELINE MODULE**

Select {Show > Timeline} or press \[Alt+T].
{% endhint %}

1. Add a Cue Clip onto the Timeline.
2. Navigate to Cue Properties and select the Closed Shutter Cue as its source.
3. Double-click on the Timebar to move the Playhead.
4. Press the \[space bar] to start playback.
5. Watch the projector’s shutter closes when the Playhead reaches the Cue Clip.

{% content-ref url="../../../modules/timeline" %}
[timeline](https://docs.vyv.ca/modules/timeline)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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