Overview

DirecTV 4K receivers require specific video capabilities to be advertised by the display’s EDID. When connected through a Just Add Power system, the DirecTV receiver reads the EDID from the Encoder. To ensure proper 4K output, the Encoder’s EDID must be configured according to the product series used: MaxColor Series, Ultra Series, or Omega Series.

Firmware B2.x.x

Firmware B2.0.0 introduced an updated default EDID that supports 4K60 as the Maximum Video Resolution. However, firmware updates do not overwrite existing EDIDs in order to preserve any custom EDID configurations already applied.

Because of this, the Encoder will still display “Default EDID” in the web interface even if the older B1.x.x EDID is still active. There is no way for the web interface to differentiate between the two default versions.

Please follow the configuration steps below even if the web interface reports “Default EDID.”

Recommended Settings

The following recommendations provide the most reliable compatibility for DirecTV 4K receivers across all Just Add Power platforms.

MaxColor Series

• Video Resolution: 4K60 SDR or 4K60 HDR10
  (DirecTV 4K channels are primarily SDR; VOD may use HDR10.)
• HDR Support: SDR or HDR10
• HDMI Output: YCbCr 4:2:2 recommended
• Audio: Stereo or Multichannel

Ultra Series

• Video Resolution: 4K60 SDR
• HDR Support: Not supported
• HDMI Output: RGB or YCbCr
• Audio: Stereo or Multichannel

Omega Series

• Video Resolution: 1080p60 SDR only
  (Omega does not support 4K.)
• HDR Support: Not supported
• HDMI Output: RGB or YCbCr
• Audio: Stereo or Multichannel

Set Encoder EDID

Use the steps below to configure EDID on the Encoder connected to the DirecTV receiver. Each product series includes its recommended EDID settings.

1. Log into the web interface of the Encoder connected to the DirecTV receiver.
   • If the interface cannot be accessed, configure a route using:
     • Set a Static Route on the Router, or
     • Add a Static Route to a Windows Computer
     so your PC can communicate with the Just Add Power devices.
2. Open the Video tab and scroll to EDID Settings.
3. Recommended EDID Settings by Product:
   • MaxColor Series
     • Startup EDID: Built In
     • Maximum Video Resolution: 4K60
     • Maximum Audio Format: Stereo or Multichannel
   • Ultra Series
     • Startup EDID: Built In
     • Maximum Video Resolution: 4K60
     • Maximum Audio Format: Stereo or Multichannel
   • Omega Series
     • Startup EDID: Built In
     • Maximum Video Resolution: 1080p60
     • Maximum Audio Format: Stereo or Multichannel
4. Click Apply.
5. The video may briefly drop as the updated EDID is applied. If the DirecTV receiver does not adjust automatically, power-cycle the receiver to force a fresh EDID read.