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

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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