AMX HT12, HT04 specifications Product Specifications, Initial Setup and Configuration

Installation Guide

MAX-HT Home Theater Servers (HT04/HT12)

MAX-HT04 & MAX-HT12 Home Theater Servers

The MAX-HT Home Theater Servers (FIG. 1) feature a robust internal hard drive system that allows you to efficiently manage hundreds of DVDs and CDs. There are two models of HT servers available, with different storage capacities:

•MAX-HT04 (FG 2178 - 14)

•MAX-HT12 (FG 2178 - 15)

MAX-HT Servers support multiple MAX-AVP Audio-Video Players and/or MAX-AVM Audio/Video modules via Ethernet (up to 25 total), and up to 2 MAX-AOM Audio-Only modules via USB.

Power ON/OFF toggle switch

Master			Power				USB 1 port
Power			cable		RS-	232 VGA	ETHERNET CONTROL
switch			connector
					USB 2 port		switched Control segment
					PS/2 keyboard		(to NetLinx Master or PC)
							A/V OUT
					& mouse ports
							switched GB Content segment
							(to MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs)
FIG. 1		MAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers (Rear Panel Components)
Product Specifications
MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications
Device Models:				•	MAX-HT04 (FG 2178-14)
				•	MAX-HT12 (FG 2178-15)
Storage Capacity:				•	MAX-HT04: 1.1 TBs, 275 DVDs (max) / 138 DVDs (min.)
				• MAX-HT12: 4.0 TBs, 1000 DVDs (max) / 500 DVDs (min.)
Notes:
•	The MAX number of DVDs is based on DVDs at 4.0 GB.
•	The MIN number is based on the largest DVD at 8.0 GB.
•	DVD capacity is based on typical commercial DVDs.
•	DVD size is based on total DVD image, not the length of the movie.
The actual server capacity will vary depending on specific mix of DVDs and CDs in the library,
Disc Management				RAID 5 disc drive system
Power:				110-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60Hz
AC Current Draw - MAX-HT04:
	120 VAC:			•	Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 3.0A @ 120V = 360 watts
				• Normal Usage Peak - 1.9A @ 120V = 228 watts
	240 VAC:			•	Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 1.5A @ 240V = 360 watts
				• Normal Usage Peak - 0.95A @ 240V = 228 watts
AC Current Draw - MAX-HT12:
	120 VAC:			•	Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 6.0A @ 120V = 720 watts
				• Normal Usage Peak - 3.0A @ 120V = 360 watts
	240 VAC:			•	Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 3.0A @ 240V = 720 watts
				• Normal Usage Peak - 1.5A @ 240V = 360 watts
Front Panel Components:				•	MAX-HT04: 4 hot-swappable 400GB hard drives
(remove Faceplate to access)				•	MAX-HT12: 12 hot-swappable 400GB hard drives
				•	DVD/CDRW drive
				•	Drive Status LEDs
				•	Ventilated front cover
Rear Panel Components:				•	Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable
				•	(included)
					Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off
				•	Power On/Off toggle switch: Turns the MAX-HT on/off
				• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports (for diagnostics only)
				• USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to MAX-AOM
					module(s) for audio distribution
				• RS-232 port: (for diagnostics only)
				• VGA port: (for diagnostics only)
				•	ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port
					provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the
					MAX-HT and the NetLinx Master or PC
				• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides
					1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MAX-HT
					and MAX-AVP Audio-Video Players and/or MAX-AVM
					module(s) for A/V distribution

MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications (Cont.)

Dimensions (HWD):	•	8.75" x 16.95" x 18.90" (22.23 cm x 43.50 cm x 48.00 cm)
(without rack ears)	•	5 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)
Weight (servers only):	•	MAX-HT04: 60 lbs (27.22 kg)
	• MAX-HT12: 68 lbs (30.84 kg)
Shipping Weight (including	•	MAX-HT04: 83.9 lbs (38.06 kg)
mounting equipment and box)	•	MAX-HT12: 91.9 lbs (41.69 kg)
Operating Environment:	•	Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C
	•	Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
	• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear
Included Accessories:	•	One 6’ (1.83m) power cable
	• One DVD, one CD
	• Rack-Mounting Kit/Installation Guide
Other AMX/MAX Equipment:	•	MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player (FG 2178-51)
	•	MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module (FG 2178-50)
	•	MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55)
	• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56)
	• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01)
Certifications:	UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE
Required Firmware version:	4.30.23 or greater - contact AMX Technical Support for details

Notice: MAX Products are not designed or intended to, and may not be used to, violate anyone’s copyright or other intellectual property rights. Each user of the MAX Products may only use the Products in connection with materials legally owned or licensed by such user and only to the extent such ownership or license rights permit such use.

Related Documents

The following AMX documents provide additional information on the HT Servers and related devices, and are available online at www.amx.com:

•Refer to the WinMAX Software manual for details on using WinMAX to add/ remove DVD/CD content on the server, and control playback.

•Refer to the MDL-200Multi-Disc Loader System manual for details on using the MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System to bulk-load large numbers of discs to the server.

•Refer to the MAX Servers manual for additional device information and configu- ration instructions for MAX servers, including instructions on rack-mounting, changing the region code setting on the server’s internal DVD drive and a full description of the options in the MAX Admin Menu.

•Refer to the MAX-AOM, MAX-AVM and MAX-AVP Installation Guides and Instruction Manuals for detailed product information.

•Refer to the Setting Up a 4-ZoneMAX-HT System manual for a step-by-step description of how to set up a 4-Zone HT system with 4 MAX-AVPs and 1 MAX- AOM.

Initial Setup and Configuration

The following sections describe the basic process of setting up a MAX-HT server and making the configurations required to get the server up and running with one or more MAX-AVP Audio/Video Players, MAX-AVM Audio/Video Modules and/or MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) modules.

Follow the directions outlined below, and refer to FIG. 1 for the location and orientation of the connectors mentioned in these steps.

Network Segment Layout for MAX-HT Servers

It is required that the control (ETHERNET CONTROL) segment of the network is kept separated from the (switched) content delivery (A/V OUT) segment, as indicated below.

FIG. 2 Network Segment Layout

Note: Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. Before touching the MAX-HT, discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.