How to Set Startup Settings (2G Series and 2G Legacy Mode)
Overview Startup settings on a Just Add Power device define how the unit behaves when it powers on. Any changes made to these settings are not applied immediately and will only take effect after the device is rebooted. Many settings are intended for specific installation scenarios and should not be applied as g…
02-Oct-2026
Multicast Switching Protocol
Overview Multicast Switching changes the multicast IP address—called a Channel —that a Decoder subscribes to, so it displays the selected Encoder . This enables fast, reliable source switching without rewiring or reconfiguring routes. Channel changes can be triggered by a control system, user interface, or API…
08-Jul-2026
How to Use Serial over IP (2G Series)
Legacy For existing 2G Series systems only. 2G Series hardware has reached End of Life. End of Life refers to product availability and does not, by itself, mean the product has reached End of Support. Overview Serial over IP allows a control system to send RS232 commands through a Just Add Power 2G Series system…
31-Jul-2026
Startup Settings for Omega & Ultra Series Devices
Overview Startup settings determine how an Omega Series or Ultra Series device behaves after it boots. They are stored in non-volatile memory and remain active after the device is power cycled. Most startup settings are configured through the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the astparam utility. This article…
02-Sep-2026
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
