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How to Disable Telnet (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview The Telnet server can be disabled on any Omega Series, Ultra Series, or MaxColor Series device. Once disabled, the device will no longer accept Telnet connections on TCP port 23 . This setting applies to an individual device. Repeat the procedure on each device where Telnet access must be disabled. Befor…
31-Jul-2026
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
How to Use Image Pull via MJPEG Network Video Stream
Overview MaxColor Series Encoders and Decoders generate an MJPEG video stream that can be viewed in a web browser or displayed within a control system interface. The stream provides motion video without audio at resolutions up to 1280 × 720 and frame rates up to 30 fps. The MJPEG service provides two viewing option…
17-Jul-2026
How to Check Display Connection Status on a Decoder (Omega, Ultra, MaxColor Series)
Overview Just Add Power Decoders monitor the HDMI Hot Plug Detect (HPD) status of the connected display. HPD indicates whether the display is presenting an active HDMI connection to the Decoder. Checking the HPD status can help verify whether the Decoder detects a connected display. This information is useful when …
09-Jul-2026
Using the Built-In DHCP Server on Just Add Power Decoders
Overview The built-in DHCP Server on a Just Add Power Decoder can provide IP addresses to third-party network devices connected to the Just Add Power Device Network, such as control processors, displays, touch panels, streaming devices, and other network-enabled equipment. For more information about supported conne…
09-Jun-2026
How to Switch Sources using JPSW API for Established Standardized Systems
Overview The JPSW switching protocol is used to control source routing in AMP Standardized systems , allowing control systems to switch video sources to one or more Decoders using simple text-based commands. In this architecture, commands are sent directly to any Just Add Power device, making each device a potenti…
30-Jun-2026
Serial RS232 Troubleshooting
Overview Use this article when serial commands sent through a Just Add Power device do not control the connected source or display, or when expected serial feedback is not received. Serial communication depends on the entire path between the control system and the endpoint device. Troubleshoot the path in order: ne…
31-Jul-2026
Enabling Windows Telnet
* Overview * How to Enable * How to Use Overview Use the Windows Telnet Client for text communication to a switch or Just Add Power device. If your computer does not yet have the Windows Telnet Client enabled, you will get a warning message when attempting to launch Telnet from the Windows Command Prompt tha…
04-Jan-2022
How to Use Image Pull
Overview Image Pull provides a preview of the HDMI video being processed by a Just Add Power Encoder or Decoder. The preview can be viewed in the device webUI, opened directly in a web browser, or displayed within a control system interface. Image Pull is also a useful troubleshooting tool. Comparing the preview fr…
17-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
