ST1 Audio Encoder / Decoder - Set Encoder or Decoder Mode
Overview The ST1 Audio Encoder / Decoder is an audio-only device compatible with all Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor series AV over IP Systems. It can be installed either as an Encoder - connected to an audio player - or as a Decoder - connected to a speaker or headphones. Setting Encoder Mode or Decoder Mode can be don…
03-Mar-2025
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
How to Identify the Firmware Version of a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview Knowing the firmware version of your Just Add Power Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series devices is often required when adding or replacing devices, troubleshooting system issues, or verifying compatibility within an established system. This article describes several methods for identifying the firmware versi…
14-Jul-2026
IPv4 Address Table for AMP Standardized Systems
Overview Advanced Matrix Programmer uses a unique IP Scheme for all Just Add Power Series devices being setup using the software. Just Add Power Network IP: 172.27.0.0 Just Add Power Subnet Mask: Class B | 255.255.0.0 | /16 The specific subnet does not affect the system as long as 2 rules are followed: * Eac…
25-Sep-2025
How to Use On-Screen Display (OSD) on a Decoder (2G Series)
Overview On-Screen Display (OSD) allows a 2G Series Decoder to display text over the current video output. OSD messages can be used for room identification, notifications, troubleshooting, testing, and system automation. Unlike newer Just Add Power platforms, 2G Series systems use a fixed 640 × 480 pixel text fra…
14-Jul-2026
Bonjour Browser Device Discovery
Overview Bonjour Browser is a network discovery utility that uses multicast DNS (mDNS) to identify devices and services on a local area network (LAN). In Just Add Power installations, it can be used to discover Encoders and Decoders on the local network and identify their assigned IP addresses. This method is part…
08-Jun-2026
