jvc-projector-remote-improved 1.2.4

A package to control JVC projectors over IP

JVC Projector Remote Improved

This implements new features, improvements, and optimizations based on work in https://github.com/bezmi/jvc_projector. This was made with NZ models in mind. Almost every function will work with NX models but I do not guarantee operability for them.

This is designed to work with my Home Assistant plugin: https://github.com/iloveicedgreentea/jvc_homeassistant

Installation

# Assuming you have a venv with >=python3.9
pip install jvc-projector-remote-improved

Quick Start

Set your network password if you have an NZ model first.

jvc = JVCProjector(host="ipaddr", connect_timeout=60, password="password")

# Commands are passed as a single string delimited by a comma
# Everything executes async in the background. Sync interfaces are provided
# open menu
cmd = jvc.exec_command("menu, menu")
# press left button
cmd = jvc.exec_command("menu, left")
# set picture mode to frame adapt HDR
cmd = jvc.exec_command("picture_mode, frame_adapt_hdr")
# turn on
cmd = jvc.power_on()

Usage

See quick-start for importing

The commands are structured to use simple keywords and options:

Command: low_latency
Option: off
code: jvc.exec_command("low_latency, off")

Command: picture_mode
Option: hdr_plus
code: jvc.exec_command("picture_mode, hdr_plus")

You can also run multiple commands in a row by just giving it a list

jvc.exec_command(["picture_mode, hdr_plus", "motion_enhance, off"])

Use print_commands() to get all the latest support commands. This is dynamically generated at runtime so it is always up to date.

Currently Supported Commands

• Power on/off
• Lens Memory 1-5
• Input HDMI 1 or 2
• Power Statuses
• Low Latency Mode on/off
• Menu and arrow buttons (Menu, LRUD, back)
• Masking
• Laser power low/med/high
• Laser Dimming off/auto1/auto2
• E-shift on/off
• Aperture off/auto1/auto2
• Anamorphic modes
• And many others

Useful Meta functions

These are opinionated presets so you can have a one-click action to set your settings up for the desired task. This is also supported in home assistant as a service.

• async_gaming_mode_hdr()
• async_gaming_mode_sdr()
• async_hdr_picture_mode()
• async_sdr_picture_mode()
• async_is_on()
• async_get_low_latency_state()

Supported Models

• NZ7/NZ8/NZ9 (Network password is required)
• NX5/NX7/NX9
• Most likely any other D-ILA projector, and possibly older models with ethernet cables.

Development

# Create venv
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate

# Edit env
cp .env.template .env
# edit .env with values

JVC_TEST_POWER: true/false to test power functions JVC_TEST_FUNCTIONS: true/false to test various button functions

Tests are WIP and not really prioritized at the moment

Important Because this tests a physical device, I have to make assumptions about the state:

• PJ should be off (or on and JVC_TEST_POWER set to false)
• Your input should already have an HDR source playing/paused to test picture modes correctly
• Do not repeatedly turn your PJ on and off. Testing supports flags for power testing.

# Run tests
source .env
make test

Home Assistant

# configuration.yaml
remote:
  - platform: jvc_projectors
    name: nz7
    password: password
    host: 192.168.1.2
    scan_interval: 30