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How to Set 2G Mode for Omega & Ultra Series Devices
Overview 2G Mode expands backward compatibility within the Just Add Power HDMI over IP ecosystem. All Omega Series and select Ultra Series devices can be placed into 2G Mode. When operating in 2G Mode, the device behaves like a native 2G Series unit and is fully compatible with 2G Series Encoders and Decoders. Ena…
21-Jan-2026
Firmware Update Instructions for 2G Series Systems
Overview Follow this [LINK] for instructions on how to perform firmware updates on 2G Series devices.
19-May-2026
Recommended 720p Settings for Cable/Satellite Boxes
Summary Cable and satellite set-top boxes typically default to 1080i . While Just Add Power hardware handles 1080p sources perfectly, interlaced broadcast content ( 1080i ) must be deinterlaced , which reduces picture quality. For the best and most consistent results in a Just Add Power system, configure every …
01-Dec-2025
Image Push: Customize a Decoder Background Image
Overview Image Push gives a Just Add Power Decoder - any model of 2G, 2GΩ/3G, 3G, and MaxColor - the ability to display a custom image on the Diagnostic Screen when no Encoder video is showing. This feature is designed to allow an Installer to further customize a site by adding the Installer's logo, the customer's l…
29-Apr-2025
List of Firmware Versions for 2G Series Systems
Overview Just Add Power devices must be on the same firmware version in order to communicate with each other. The last version of 2G-only firmware is A5.3.1FC+4+ . 2GΩ/3G and 3G backwards compatibility begins at firmware A6.4.12 . Any firmware versions not listed below should be considered beta or unsupporte…
26-May-2026
Mosaic Video Wall with MaxColor, Ultra, or Omega Series Devices
Overview A Mosaic Video Wall allows displays of different sizes and positions to show different portions of a single video source. All displays must be mounted in either landscape or portrait orientation and may be rotated in 90° increments. Each display acts as a window into a larger virtual image called…
15-Jan-2026
IR Control using the Flux Dongle V1 (Omega & Ultra Series)
Deprecated: This information applies to legacy IRv1 Dongles and should not be used for new IRv2 Dongles. Just Add Power continues to support systems that use this hardware,. Overview The IR Dongle V1 - Flux Capacitor V1 - adds IR support to the Just Add Power 2G and 3G product lines by converting the serial port i…
31-Jul-2026
DeBrick: Recover a Just Add Power Device
Overview DeBrick is maintained by one of our business partners, Just Add Software . DeBrick recovers 2G, Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor devices that do not boot up properly after they have had their firmware update interrupted. Download Debrick Download Debrick Debug Cable Pinout Instructions Video Walkthrough …
01-Apr-2026
2G Series: A6.5.9-LTS.v3
Release Date 2020-11-24 Download Download Firmware A6.5.9 Compatibility * A6.5.9-X firmware places devices into "2G Mode" by default * Unless running a system consisting of both 2G devices and Omega or Ultra Series devices, there is NO reason to use the LTS series of firmware * All A6.5.9-X firmware versio…
19-May-2026
Download JADConfig and Configure a Just Add Power System (2G, Omega, and Ultra Series)
Legacy For existing JADConfig systems only. End of Support Notice: JADConfig systems will reach End of Support on January 1, 2027. Migration to AMP will be required before the Just Add Power Support Team can provide further troubleshooting or system service. See JADConfig End of Support Notice for requirements…
04-Sep-2026
