Advanced Video Processor

Just Add Power HD/IP™ technology uses powerful video processing to encode the HDMI® transmission as TCP/IP packet data. The HDMI® signal is broadcast across the network and decoded back to 1080p video at the display in real-time with zero detectable latency.  This revolutionary technology achieves bit rate savings previously unachievable, enabling Ethernet LAN to carry the HDMI® signal with very minimal, or in the case of the new 2G models, zero visual loss.  HD/IP™ uses a proprietary encoding and decoding process, similar to that used in such applications as Blu-ray Discs, iTunes Store HD video downloads, DVB-HD broadcasts, direct-broadcast HD satellite television services and cable HD television services.

Advancements in processor performance mean that HD/IP™ 2G can now deliver visually lossless HDMI® video quality. The 2G platform utilises a newly developed, fully patented video compression engine and a proprietary lossless codec.

Independent HDCP key management

HDMI over IP devices are fully HDCP compliant and conform to HDMI standards. HDCP is handled independently between the TX/RX and source/display which greatly reduces the potential for authentication handshake headaches.  This is a tested and approved revolutionary HDMI over IP technology and HDMI/HDCP repeater chipset.

HDMI ATC Compliance & Licensing

The Just Add Power products have been submitted to and passed the HDMI Authorized Test Center requirements for approval under HDMI Compliance Rules for hardware and software implementations of the HDMI/HDCP Specification in a Licensed Product.

The HD/IP 2G RS232 Port

HD/IP 2G models now feature 2-way RS232 communication capabilities for control of individual source and display functions, delivering lossless HD video and powerful system control over a single CatX cable.

As well as the HDMI Matrix that’s created by HD/IP, a serial matrix is created with the serial ports. Different types of serial communication can be defined within each HD/IP unit. Allowing control of serial devices located by Display Receivers from Transmitters. Using a Transmitter unit as a “master serial controller” you can gain some powerful global control over many devices.  Using an IP based control system you can discretely control each RS232 port and the attached devices over the single LAN cable.

The RS232 port on the 2G HD/IP Display Receivers can also be used with the Just Add Power IR Manager. The IR Manager has four discrete IR Emitter ports and IR codes can be taught into the IR Manager for each of the ports. Each IR code can be emitted using discrete serial codes sent to the Display Receiver from a Transmitter. The Transmitter serial port can be connected to another piece of control hardware allowing the expansion of a control system through the HD/IP 2G.

What about the Sound Quality?

The 1G HD over IP solution distributes the the PCM audio (2.0 and Dolby Pro Logic II) in the HDMI DataStream.  The 2G solution supports a wide range of PCM and compressed audio formats up to 7.1 multi-channel audio.  This includes Dolby Digital, DTS, and THX.  We do not distribute the lossless audio formats at this time.

How long does it take to switch between HDMI sources?

Just Add Power HDMI switching is the fastest in the world, with full support for instant seamless switching.  There is a 1G demonstration video available on YouTube that shows us switching between HDMI sources at the CEDIA convention.  The videos are posted at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSOHOShop#play/all/uploads-all/0/Z0LNaUdWnCA (HD and SD versions available for your viewing pleasure).  In this video you will see that we are able to deliver instant seamless switching between HDMI inputs at multiple resolutions.  The first source in the seamless switching demonstration is a PlayStation 3 Blu-Ray disc that we were running at 1080p60 showing the Mummy movie.  The second source was an Xbox 360 running at 720p playing the new Batman video game.  The 3rd source was a Vudu XL running at 1080p24 showing a one of the Chronicles of Riddick movies.  The 4th source was a Vudu BX100 running at 1080p24 showing The Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe.  The last source was a Sony HD Camcorder running at 1080i30.  Because the 1G Just Add Power HDMI over IP solution uses a SCALER in the receivers, we don't experience the delays in switching caused by the EDID negotiation that is inherent in most other companies offerings.  With the 2G devices the same switching speed is possible when switching between sources at the same resolution.  When switching between different resolution sources the speed is dictated by the capability of the display to adjust to the new resolution.  As far as we know, no other company comes close the speed of the Just Add Power solution.