MAX-AVP Supported Resolutions (Cont.)

Mode Name

Resolution

 

 

Outputs

 

 

 

 

PAL 60

525 line (480 vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, NTSC framing

Composite

 

with PAL color

 

 

Component

 

 

 

 

 

• HDMI

 

 

 

 

480i60

525 line (480vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, standard NTSC

Composite

 

 

 

 

 

• Component

 

 

 

 

 

• HDMI

 

 

 

 

480p59

525 line (480 vis), 59.96Hz, NTSC Progressive Scan

Component

 

 

 

 

 

• HDMI

 

 

 

 

576p50

625 line (576 vis), 50 Hz, PAL Progressive Scan

Component

 

 

 

 

 

• HDMI

 

 

 

HDMI-only

ATSC/DTSC standards for NTSC-style systems (59/60 hz)

modes

and PAL-style systems (50hz)

 

 

 

720p59

1080i50

1080p50

 

720p60

1080i59

1080p59

 

720p50

1080i60

1080p60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation Procedures

There are two approaches to installing the MAX-AVP: either as a standalone DVD player, or as a networked component of a MAX system. Both methods are described below:

As a Stand Alone DVD Player

The MAX-AVP can be installed and used as a stand-alone DVD player, in which case it behaves like any other consumer-level A/V component and offers several A/V output options:

1.Connect one of the two audio outputs on the AVP (Analog R/L or Coaxial) to an audio amplifier.

2.Connect one of the four video outputs (HDMI™, Component, S-Videoor Composite) on the AVP to a display device.

If other output modules (AOM, AVM or AVP) have already been added to the server, then assign the AVP to the next available output.

Note that AVPs take only one output on the MAX-HT server.

4.In the Enter Serial Number field, enter the Key number of the AVP you are adding to the system in the text box. The Key number is printed on a decal located on the bottom panel of the AVP. The Key number is also indicated on the AVP’s Setup page (press SETUP on the remote controller to access the MAX-AVP Setup Page, and select the System tab).

5.The system will notify you that the module has been added to the system. Click OK to return to the Output Module Setup menu.

Once the module has been added, select View from the Output Module Setup menu. The module you just added should appear in the list of Installed Output Modules. AVP modules are listed by MMS output /zone number assignment, Key and IP address.

Step Two: Connecting the AVP to a MAX-HT Server and Display Device

Note: Be sure to power up the server before applying power to the MAX-AVP.

1.Use audio cables (not included) to connect to the audio output on the AVP to an audio amplifier.

2.Use one of the four video cables (HDMI, Component Video, S-Videoor Composite to connect to the video output on the AVP to the display device.

3.Use an Ethernet cable to connect the AVP’s Ethernet port to a Gigabit Ethernet switch.

4.Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Gigabit switch to the A/V OUT connector on the MAX-HT server.

5.Connect the AVP’s included power supply.

6.Turn on the power switch (on rear panel), and allow up to one minute for the AVP to initialize.

Region Code Settings

Note that for DVDs, the region code of the DVD disc must match the region code setting on the internal DVD drive on the AVP.

By default, AVP units are set to Region Code 1.

Use the Region Control options on the Setup Page - Locale tab (FIG. 3) to change the DVD region code setting on the MAX-AVP:

As a Networked Component of a MAX System

MMS servers communicate via Ethernet to up to 25 MAX-AVM Audio-Video Modules and/or MAX-AVP Audio -Video Players.

Multiple AVMs and/or AVPs require a Gigabit Ethernet switch (not included) as indicated in FIG. 2.

MAX-AVP

MAX-AVP

MAX-AVP

Current DVD Region Code setting (Default = 1. N America)

Number of region code

Note: The Region Code Setting can

changes still allowed

 

only be changed a total of 4 times

 

 

 

from the factory default setting.

10/100

10/100

ETHERNET CONTROL (GB)

Gigabit Ethernet

Switch

10/100

10/100

MAX-AVP

FIG. 3 Setup Page - Locale tab (Region Control setting)

1.

Press SETUP on the remote controller to access the MAX-AVP Setup Page,

 

and select the Locale tab.

2.

Highlight DVD Region and press SELECT (on the remote controller) to scroll

 

through the different region codes (displayed in the text field) until you see the

MAX-HT Server

 

A/V OUT (GB)

 

(rear panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

connectors)

 

 

 

 

10/100

 

 

 

10/100

MAX-AVMMAX-AVM

10/100

10/100 MAX-AVM

MAX-AVM

 

region that you want to set the AVP to.

3.

Highlight and select Set Region. The system prompts you to verify this action,

 

and reminds you of the number of region code changes still allowed.

4.

Highlight and select Accept to change the region code, or Cancel to return to

 

the Setup Page – Locale tab without changing the region code.

Troubleshooting

If the unit requires resetting, try the following:

FIG. 2 Example installation using multiple MAX-AVPs and AVMs

Adding the AVP to a MAX System

There are two procedures involved in adding the AVP to a MAX system:

A Reset button is incorporated into the name plate on the front of the unit.

If the unit loses network connectivity, or the unit needs to be reset for any reason (such as after a firmware upgrade), lightly press and release the Reset button.

IMPORTANT! MAX-HT Servers require a 24-hour initialization period. This simply

Notice: MAX Products are not designed or intended to, and may not be used to,

 

entails powering up the server and letting it charge and initiate for 24 hours before

 

violate anyone’s copyright or other intellectual property rights. Each user of the MAX

 

use. Failure to allow this initialization to complete may cause performance problems

 

Products may only use the Products in connection with materials legally owned or

 

during media playback.

 

licensed by such user and only to the extent such ownership or license rights permit

 

Step One: Installing the MAX-AVP Key In the MAX-HT Server

 

such use.

 

 

In order for the AVP(s) in the system to be recognized by the MAX-HT server, they

 

 

 

must each be added to the system. Use the Server Configuration options in the

 

 

 

WinMAX software application (available for download at www.amx.com) to add AVPs

 

 

 

to the server.

 

 

 

Note: The process for adding AVPs to the MAX-HT server is identical to adding

 

 

 

AVMs: AVPs are added as AVMs in the Add Output Modules admin menu:

 

 

 

1.

Open the System Information tab in WinMAX, and click on the Server

 

 

 

 

Configuration button to access the MAX Admin menu.

 

 

 

2.

Go to Output Module Setup > Add Output Module > AVM to access the

 

 

 

 

Enter Output Number dialog.

 

 

 

3.

In the Enter Output Number field, enter an available server output/zone

 

 

 

 

number (range = 1 - 33). Click OK to proceed.

 

 

 

 

Note: The server will not allow you to assign an output to an output/zone that is

 

 

 

 

already in use. To determine which server outputs are already being used,

 

 

 

 

select View from the Output Module Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

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REV: F

 

 

 

 

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