Displaying Stream Content

For the purposes of these procedures, we are not required to enter a Target Audio Port value because the A/V content is not begin streamed separately.

6.Click the Apply button to save the encoding profiles to the MAX-CSE.

If using RTP, both the Target Port and Target Audio Port must be different.

7.Complete the media configuration procedures outlined within the previous Configuring the MAX- CSE audio/video inputs section on page 67.

Establishing the final connection between the CSE and computer

1.Start playing the media at its source (DVD, VCR, camera, etc.).

2.While in the UI pages (log back in if not already connected), navigate to the Administration page by clicking on the Admin link from the left Navigation frame.

3.Locate the Mode section of this page and click the Play button to begin streaming the incoming media content to the targeted Modero panel. For these procedures, the Program information is optional and not "picked-up" by the application.

4.Double-click on the desktop icon to launch the pre-installed VLC player (A in FIG. 48).

FIG. 48 VLC Player Adjustments (using a sample UDP stream to display both A/V in one window)

5.Click File > Open Network Stream to launch the Open dialog where you can configure the properties of the incoming media stream (B in FIG. 48).

6.Click on the Network tab and select the UDP/RTP radio box from the left side of this dialog.

7.Use the Port field to enter the value used with in the Target Port field in the MAX’s Encoder Profiles page.

8.Click the OK button to accept the parameters and maximize the window to begin displaying the incoming stream. There might be a delay of a few seconds while the unit attempts to synchronize itself with the incoming stream.

If there is no video being displayed within the player, confirm that the information which was previously entered into the Stream section of the MAX’s Encoder Profiles page matches the parameters for both the target computer and target port.

If this still doesn’t produce a displayed signal, cycle the Play/Stop buttons and verify that both the encoding Status says Streaming (verifying that the process of encoding is underway) and

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MAX-CSD 10, MAX-CSE specifications

The AMX MAX-CSE and MAX-CSD 10 are advanced multimedia presentation systems designed to enhance communication and collaboration in various professional environments. These devices are tailored for modern conference rooms, educational institutions, and corporate settings, providing seamless integration of audio-visual technology to facilitate effective presentations and meetings.

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