Integrated AV System Control

What is Web API?
Benefits for operators
Comparison: Web API, PJLink^™, and command control

What is Web API?

A Web API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate over the web. Think of it as a “bridge” that lets external systems interact with our projectors without manual intervention.

How it works

Client (software or platform) sends a request via the Web API
Server (projector or display) processes and sends back a response
The Web API acts as the communication bridge

Benefits for operators

Our Web API enables operators to control their devices, adjust settings, and monitor status.
Key capabilities include:

Control

Power on/standby, change test patterns, adjust lens shift, focus, and zoom
Setting

Configure operating mode, set clock, perform firmware updates
Status

View error reports, temperature readings, and fan rotation speeds

By leveraging this Web API, operators can integrate these capabilities into their own platforms or systems by building custom interfaces that fit their workflows.

Note: Available features may vary by model. To view a detailed list of features by model, please click here.

Comparison: Web API, PJLink^™,
and command control

With the addition of Web API, our projectors now support three main command formats: Web API, PJLink^™, and command control (LAN or RS-232C).

Web API

Uses HTTP/HTTPS requests to communicate directly with the projector or display.

Benefit:

Easy to integrate with control and monitoring systems that manage not only projectors and displays, but other AV devices as well. Ideal for modern IT-centric environments that prefer HTTP/HTTPS, cloud integration, and dashboards.
PJLink^™

PJLink^™ is a unified standard developed by JBMIA. It uses standardized TCP/IP protocol to communicate directly with projector or display.

Benefit:

Convenient for building unified control and monitoring systems across different projector/display brands. Additionally, PJLink^™ compatibility is highly beneficial when replacing projectors or displays with different brands, because it eliminates the need to change the existing control system.
Command control (LAN)

Uses Panasonic-specific TCP/IP commands to communicate directly with the projector or display.

Benefit:

Offers rich LAN control features beyond common standards. Ideal for operators who are seeking enhanced functionality.
Command control (RS-232C)

RS-232C uses a serial connection to send Panasonic-specific commands directly to the projector or display.

Benefit:

Delivers reliable and stable control without network complexity. Best suited for secure or legacy environments where reliability is critical.