AMX MAX Servers manual Install and Configure WinMAX Software, Connecting MAX-AOM Modules

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MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration

Connecting MAX-AOM Modules

Do not use a USB hub with MAX-HT servers or AOM modules.

1.Connect the MAX-AOM(s) to an audio system (amplifier, switcher, etc.), using one of two options:

a.Use RCA cables for analog stereo output (L and R)

b.Use a coaxial cable for digital audio output (D)

2.Connect the included power supply to apply power to the AOM.

3.Use the supplied USB cable to connect the AOM module to a USB port on the server.

When connecting USB cables to the HT server, always plug into the USB 1 port first. The USB 1 port is located on the right side of the rear panel (see FIG. 3).

Power up the AOM(s) before connecting them to the server.

Step 6: Install and Configure WinMAX Software

Once the MAX-AVP and AVM/AOM modules have been added and connected to the MAX server, you can use the WinMAX software application to initiate and control playback of movies or music.

If it is not already installed, load the WinMAX application on your PC. WinMAX can be downloaded from www.amx.com as a self-extracting executable.

If you intend to connect to the MAX via a LAN connection, verify that the PC is communicating properly with the network, and that the MAX server is powered and booted up.

For WinMAX to be viewed properly, set your PCs resolution to 1024 x 768.

1.Use an ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET CONTROL port on the MAX server to the LAN that the PC running WinMAX is on.

2.Launch the WinMAX software on your PC and open the System Information tab, where you can specify the network address of the MAX server.

3.Change the Server’s IP Address or URL field to match that of the MAX server you are connecting to. Click on the disk icon next to the text-entry field to save this configuration.

If you are connecting to the MAX server via a direct connection with a PC (using a crossover ethernet cable), be sure that the IP Address of the Network card in your PC is in the same range as the server, but not the same as the server. For example a network card setting of 192.168.1.31 will work with an IP address of 192.168.1.30.

4.The blank fields should fill in momentarily, indicating that the MAX has been recognized.

If You Don’t Connect

Check ethernet cables and verify that all connections are intact.

If you are connecting to the server via a PC network, be sure that the IP address and Subnet Mask settings are appropriate for your network configuration. Consult your network administrator for help with this.

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Contents MAX Servers AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents MAX Admin Menu MAX Servers DVD Drives Supported Formats Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 Servers MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Servers OverviewMAX HT Home Theater Servers Related DocumentsMAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers MAX HT Servers Photos and SpecificationsMAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications Product SpecificationsMAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications Page MMS-01S Multimedia Server MAX MMS Servers Photos SpecificationsMMS-01S FG MMS-01S FG 2178-10 Product Specifications MMS-02S FG MMS-02S Multimedia ServerMMS-02S FG 2178-12 Product Specifications MMS-02SB FG MMS-02SB Multimedia Server with BackupMMS-02SB FG 2178-11 Product Specifications MMS-04S FG MMS-04S Multimedia ServerMMS-04S FG 2178-07 Product Specifications MMS-12S Multimedia Server MMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product SpecificationsMMS-12S FG 2178-08 Product Specifications OUT MMS-900 Multimedia ServerMMS-900 FG Networking Specifications for MAX Servers MAX Servers Setup and ConfigurationOverview Online Database If Power Is Removed From the HT ServerMandatory 24-Hour Initialization Period HT Servers only Connect a Mouse, Keyboard and VGA MonitorMMS-900 Servers Connect the Power Cables and Apply PowerMMS-01S, -02S, -02SB and MAX-HT Servers MMS-04S and -12S ServersAdding MAX-AVP Players and/or MAX-AVM Modules Access the MAX Admin MenuWorking With the MAX Admin Menu Add MAX-AVPs and AVM/AOM Modules to the HT ServerAdding MAX-AOM Audio-Only Modules Select Restart MAX daemonConnect the Modules To the MAX Server Connecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMsConnecting MAX-AOM Modules Install and Configure WinMAX SoftwareIf You Don’t Connect Shutting Down the MAX Server Loading Media Content on the MAX ServerPeriodic Updates DVD and CD PlaybackAccessing the Admin Menu via WinMAX MAX Admin MenuOptions in the MAX Admin Menu include MAX Admin Menu Options OverviewSystem Information MAX Admin Menu System InformationMAX Admin Menu IP Settings IP SettingsPreparing the MAX Server for Receiving Periodic Updates Output Module SetupAdd Output Module Adding New Modules to the SystemViewing all Modules in the System RAID 5 StatusRemoving Modules From the System RAID 5 CLI Specifying Logging Levels Log ManagementViewing Log Files Deleting Log Files Date, Time LocaleDate, Time, Locale Configure Timezones Setting System Date and TimeModify max.ini ShellAuthenticating a new HDD Authenticate HDDRemoving HDDs From the MAX Server Viewing All HDDs In the MAX ServerOnline Tech Support Parental ControlChange Region Cover ArtChanging The Region Code Setting On Your MAX Server Update FirmwareScheduling Automatic Firmware Updates Exit and Disconnect Restart MAX deamonShutdown ExitDVD Regions DVD Region Code SettingsChanging the Region Code Setting on MAX Servers Default Region Code SettingChanging the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers Page MAX Servers DVD Drives Used DVD Drives Compatible FormatsMAX Servers DVD Drives Used DVD Drives Compatible FormatsMDL Series DVD Drives MDL Series PowerFile DVD DrivesReplacing HDDs in MMS Servers Replacing HDDs in MAX ServersIdentify the Drive That Needs To Be Replaced Don’t forget to include the port number Port Rebuild the RAID Array Physical Removal and Replacement of the DrivesOpen a telnet session with the MMS server Authenticate the New HDDMAX-HT12 Server front panel Replacing HDDs in HT ServersAdmin Menu Wxxxxxxxxxxx Add the New Drive to the SystemOptions in the Authenticate HDD menu are described below MAX Admin MenuPage Rack Mounting MAX Servers Included Rack-Mounting Kit Parts Rack Mounting MMS-01S/02S/02SB/04S/12S ServersAttach the Inner Server Rails to the MMS chassis Prepare the Slide Rail AssembliesAttach the Extension Brackets to the Outer Rails Load the MMS Server Into the Rack Intermediate Section Stationary Section Chassis Section Rack Mounting HT and MMS-900 ServersInstall Chassis Sections Onto The Server Chassis Attaching the Chassis Sections to the server chassis Slide Intermediate Sections Into the Stationary SectionsMount the Adapter Bars to the Rack-Rail assemblies Attach the Extension BracketsFront View Rear View Mount the Rail/Bracket Assemblies Into the Equipment RackMounting Rail in equipment rack Adapter Bar Load the HT Server Into the RackSliding the server chassis into the rack Page Page It’s Your World Take Control
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