How to Adjust HDCP Settings (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a form of digital copy protection used on HDMI connections to prevent unauthorized recording or distribution of protected content. In a Just Add Power system, HDCP behavior can be managed at both the Encoder and Decoder level to ensure compatibility with a…
30-Apr-2026
MaxColor Series - HDMI Cable - Required Specifications
Overview MaxColor supports high-quality video sources at 4K60, 4:4:4 color space, 36-bit color depth. The HDMI cable must also be able to support these requirements. Just Add Power MaxColor devices require HDMI cables that are: * Passive * Premium High Speed or Ultra High Speed Definitions A Passive HDMI cabl…
11-Feb-2025
How to Check Display Connection Status on a Decoder (Omega, Ultra, MaxColor Series)
Overview Just Add Power Decoders monitor the HDMI Hot Plug Detect (HPD) status of the connected display. HPD indicates whether the display is presenting an active HDMI connection to the Decoder. Checking the HPD status can help verify whether the Decoder detects a connected display. This information is useful when …
09-Jul-2026
[3G Ultra] [Wallplate] Input Video Selection Management
Wall-plate transmitters allow users to chose between VGA and HDMI distribution. There are three ways to chose how formats are toggled between. 1) Use the physical toggle button to switch between VGA and HDMI (factory default setting): astparam s v_input_select auto;astparam save;reboot 2) Detect a change in video …
25-Jun-2024
Active vs Passive HDMI Cables
Overview Let's get this out of the way early: Active HDMI cables should NOT be connected to Just Add Power devices. They will cause inconsistent/jumpy video, black video, and HDCP issues. Only Passive HDMI cables should be used with Just Add Power. Definitions An Active HDMI cable: * Has an internal pro…
26-Jun-2024
CEC over IP Control (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor)
Overview CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an HDMI feature that allows devices to send control commands over the HDMI cable. In a simple point-to-point setup, this allows a TV remote to control a connected source device. CEC works well when a single source is connected directly to a single display. In an HDMI …
30-Jun-2026
