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How to Identify the Model Number for Omega/Ultra Series Devices
Overview There are many ways to identify the model/SKU number of a Just Add Power Encoder or Decoder. These instructions will cover two ways to find this information: * Command Line Interface [CLI] * Physical Identification Command Line Interface [CLI] This function is only supported on Firmware B1.1.X and lat…
28-Jan-2026
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How to Use On-Screen Display on a Decoder (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview On-Screen Display (OSD) allows a Decoder to display text over the current video output. OSD messages can be used for room identification, notifications, troubleshooting, testing, and system automation. This feature is supported on Omega Series , Ultra Series , and MaxColor Series Decoders . Legacy Sy…
15-Jul-2026
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[MaxColor] MC-QX Tiling Transmitter Control System API
Overview The MaxColor MC-QX Tiling Transmitter gives every MaxColor system the ability to mix four video sources from any Transmitter and combine those into a new, unique, compiled video source that can be viewed by any Receiver in the matrix. A Tiling Transmitter consists of four MaxColor Receivers , and o…
28-Apr-2025
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How to Use Serial over IP (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview Serial over IP allows a control system to send RS232 commands through a Just Add Power system to control sources, displays, and other endpoint devices connected to an Encoder or Decoder. Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series devices support three Serial Modes: * Passive: Extends a physical RS232 connection …
31-Jul-2026
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Configure Video and Audio on Ultra Series Wallplate Encoders (717WP2 and 718WP4)
Overview Configure HDMI and VGA selection, startup behavior, and audio on the Ultra Series UL-717WP2 and UL-718WP4 Wallplate Encoders. These models were previously identified as VBS-HDIP-717WP2 and VBS-HDIP-718WP4. * 717WP2: 2-gang; HDMI, VGA, Line-In, Micro USB, source switch, and PoE network connection. * 71…
03-Nov-2026
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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 …
04-Aug-2026
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