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MaxColor Series Decoder Comparison
Overview MaxColor Series Decoders connect HDMI displays to a MaxColor Series Just Add Power system. Both models support video up to 4K60 with 4:4:4 color and up to 36-bit color depth, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. Use this article to select the appropriate Decoder for each display location. The MC…
02-Oct-2026
MaxColor Series Encoder Comparison
Overview MaxColor Series Encoders connect HDMI sources to a MaxColor Series Just Add Power system. Models support video up to 4K60 with 4:4:4 color and up to 36-bit color depth, including HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. Connections, audio support, and hardware features vary by model. Use this article to selec…
02-Oct-2026
How to Name a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview Omega Series, Ultra Series, and MaxColor Series devices can be assigned a custom device name. Naming devices makes it easier to identify individual Encoders and Decoders when configuring, accessing, or managing a system. When building a new system with Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP), device names can be …
17-Aug-2026
Plan a Just Add Power System
Overview Use this guide to select the hardware, network configuration, and control solution for a Just Add Power video distribution system. It covers Omega Series, Ultra Series, and MaxColor Series systems configured with AMP. A typical system requires: * An Encoder connection for each source. * A Decoder connec…
06-Oct-2026
Understand Power and Data LED Behavior (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview Just Add Power devices have a green Power LED and Data LED that can help narrow down startup, network, and video problems. On rackmount devices, use the LEDs on the port side for these checks. This article covers common LED behavior on Omega Series, Ultra Series, and MaxColor Series Encoders and Decoders. …
30-Sep-2026
Add New Devices On-site to an Established System with AMP Alternate Configuration
Overview Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP) can add new Omega Series, Ultra Series, or MaxColor Series Encoders and Decoders to an established Alternate Configuration system while at the jobsite. AMP communicates with one established device to retrieve the system settings and existing device assignments. The new devi…
27-Aug-2026
How to Switch Sources using AMP for Established Standardized Systems
Overview This article explains how to switch sources in an existing AMP-standardized Just Add Power system using Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP). The Switch Sources tool provides a graphical interface for routing Encoders (Inputs) to Decoders (Outputs). Individual Decoders can be switched independently, or all D…
30-Jun-2026
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 Update Firmware on a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview For a Just Add Power device to function correctly within a system, its firmware must be compatible with the firmware running on the other devices in the installation. This article explains how to verify the current firmware version, update an individual Omega Series , Ultra Series , or MaxColor Series…
01-Sep-2026
How to Access a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series)
Overview This article explains how device access works for Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series systems and outlines the requirements needed before accessing a device. Accessing a device means establishing network communication so the device can be reached through the webUI, Telnet, or HTTP API. Before a device can b…
08-Jun-2026
