Viewer
The screen the speaker sees with the fullscreen timer.
Overview
The Viewer is the main display screen, designed to be seen by the speaker or presenter. It displays the timer in fullscreen with colors that change as time passes.
This screen is optimized for use on:
- Return monitors for speakers
- DocsOutputsViewer.overview.uses.tablets
- DocsOutputsViewer.overview.uses.overlays
- DocsOutputsViewer.overview.uses.screens
Screen Elements
Timer
The main timer in large size. Format HH:MM:SS or MM:SS depending on duration.
Name and Speaker
Current timer title and speaker name (if configured).
Message
Area for messages sent by the operator. Appears when activated.
Progress Bar
Visual indicator of elapsed time with colored zones.
Colors and Phases
The timer changes color as time passes:
Green (Normal)
Timer running normally
Yellow (Warning)
Time running out - default: 2 minutes
Red (Critical)
Few seconds left - default: 30 seconds
URL Parameters
Customize the Viewer using URL parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| background=transparent | Removes background (for OBS) |
| only=timer | Shows only the timer number |
| only=progress | Shows only the progress bar |
| only=message | Shows only the message area |
| hide=controls | Hides screen controls |
| hide=header | Hides the header |
| progress=ring | Uses circular indicator instead of bar |
Combined example:
https://app.palcotimer.com/r/ABC123/viewer?background=transparent&only=timerScreen Controls
The Viewer has controls that appear when moving the mouse:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Mirror Vertical | Flips image vertically (for teleprompter) |
| Mirror Horizontal | Flips image horizontally |
| Fullscreen | Expands to fullscreen mode |
Using with OBS
To use the Viewer as an overlay in OBS Studio:
- Add a "Browser" source
- Paste the Viewer URL with ?background=transparent
- Configure width/height according to your stream
- Position and resize as needed
See the complete documentation for
DocsOutputsViewer.obs.seeMoreText