Installation Guide

MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player

Overview

The MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player (FG2178-51) provides standard media playback and control functionality, featuring multiple audio and video outputs. The MAX-AVP functions as a standalone player, and as a player for MAX server content (FIG.1). Key features include:• Plays DVDs (and audio CDs) from its internal DVD/CD player• Plays audio and video content over a CAT5 network interface from a MAX-HT server.• Provides A/V output in multiple formats: Component Video, Composite Video, SVideo and HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).• Provides both analog stereo and coaxial digital audio outputs. The supported digital audio outputs are Dolby® Digital (S/PDIF), Dolby® Digital-Plus (Surround 5.1, 7.1), and DTS® Surround.
•A Reset button is incorporated into the name plate on the front of the unit.
Note: Refer to the MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player Instruction Manual (available online at www.amx.com) for additional information, including detailed descriptions of the IR Remote Controller, and the MAX-AVP User Interface.
Product Specifications
FIG. 1 MAX-AVP
MAX-AVP (FG2178-51) Specifications
Power: • 13.5 VDC 4.4A external power supply (included)
• 110-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Current Draw: Peak Running
DC: • Current:
• Watt:
0.94
12.502
0.74
9.82
AC: • Current:
• Watt:
0.125
14.925
0.101
12.0594
Supported media types: • DVD
•DVD+R/-R/-RW/+RW
• Audio CD
Supported formats: • MPEG-2 MP/ML
• AC3 audio
• MP3 audio
• LPCM audio
• PCM audio
• MPEG2 Layer 2 audio
• FLAC audio
Video outputs: •Composite v ideo
• RGB Component video
• S-Video
• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Video broadcast standards • NTSC
•PAL
Supported Aspect Ratios: • 4:3 - Pan & Scan (full screen)
• 4:3 - Letterbox
• 16:9 - Widescreen
Ethernet (to MAX Server)
Power switc h
(front)
(rear)
Power Connector
HDMI
Component Video
S-Video
Composite Video
Analog Stereo
Digital Audio (see Specifications table for details)
Disc Eject button
Disc slot
IR Receiver and Power/Standby LED
MAX-AVP IR Remote Controller
Setup Key Number is printed on a decal on
the bottom panel of the AVP
Reset button
MAX-AVP Specifications (Cont.)
Audio Outputs: • Digital:
- Dolby® Digital (S/PDIF)
- Dolby® Digital-Plus (Surround 5.1, 7.1)
- DTS® Digital Surround
• Analog: stereo
Front Panel Components: • IR Receiver and Power/Standby LED
• CD/DVD-ROM drive slot
• Disc Eject button
• Reset button (doubles as the name plate)
Rear Panel Connectors: • 1/4” DC power connector
• Power Switch
• Ethernet port: RJ-45 Ethernet port provides 10/100
network connectivity between the AVP and the MAX
server
• HDMI™ output: 19-pin HDMI cable connector
• Component Video output: 3 RCA connectors (Green,
Blue, Red)
• S-Video output: Mini-Din4 port
• Composite Video output: RCA connector (Yellow)
• Analog Audio outputs (R/L): RCA connectors
(Left = White, Right = Red)
• Coaxial (digital) Audio output: RCA connector (Orange)
Operating Environment: • Operating temperature: 0º to 50º C (32° to 122° F)
• Storage temperature: -45º to +85º C (-49° to 185° F)
• Operating relative humidity: 5% to 85%
(non-condensing)
• Intended for indoor use only
Dimensions (HWD)
(without rack ears):
• 2" x 17" x 12.44"
(50.67 mm x 431.80 mm x 316.10 mm)
• 1 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)
Weight: 10.10 lbs (4.58 kg)
Included Accessories: • AMX PS4.4 Power Supply (FG423-44)
• Handheld IR Remote Controller (FG2178-53)
• Audio/Video Cables (one of each):
- HDMI™ cable (6.5’ / 2.0m - FG10-2178-05)
- Component Video cable (6’ / 1.82m - FG10-2178-05)
- S-Video cable (6’ / 1.82m - FG10-2178-01)
- Composite Video cable (6’ / 1.82m - FG10-2178-04)
• Rackmount brackets (set of 2 - FG62-2178-46)
Other AMX Equipment: • NXA-ENET24 Managed Ethernet Switch
(FG2178-60)
Certifications: • FCC/CE Class B
• EN60950
Trademark
Acknowledgements:
• HDMI, and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
• “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
• “Dolby Digital” and “Dolby Digital-Plus” are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Minimum Firmware
version:
1.00.15 or greater
MAX-AVP Supported Resolutions
Mode Name Resolution Outputs
NTSC (M) 525 line (480vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, standard NTSC • Composite
• Component
• HDMI
NTSC (M)
Japan
525 line (480 vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, NTSC with
Japanese black-level
• Composite
• Component
• HDMI
PAL (BG) 625 line (576 vis), 50 Hz, Interlaced, standard PAL • Composite
• Component
• HDMI
PAL M 525 line (480 vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, NTSC framing
with PAL color
• Composite
• Component
• HDMI
•