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MAX HT Systems

4-Zone System Setup

(HT-04, 4 MAX-AVPs, 1 MAX-AOM)

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Page 1: ...Setup Guide MAX HT Systems 4 Zone System Setup HT 04 4 MAX AVPs 1 MAX AOM Document ID 065 004 2980 Last Revised 8 22 2006 ...

Page 2: ...or after the RMA is cancelled will be refused AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform This includes any lost profits lost savings incidental damages or consequential damages AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party...

Page 3: ...the AMX SOFTWARE including without limitation any if any service packs or hot fixes provided to Licensee after the expiration of the ninety 90 day Limited Warranty period are not covered by any warranty or condition express implied or statutory LICENSEE REMEDIES AMX s entire liability and Licensee s exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the AMX Software that does not meet AMX s Limite...

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Page 5: ...iod for HT Servers 8 Step 2 Setting Up The 2 Ethernet Switches 9 Overview 9 To Set Up The Two Ethernet Switches 9 Step 3 Power Up The HT Server 13 Working With the MAX Admin Menu 13 Step 4 Adding 4 MAX AVPs to the HT Server 15 Step 5 Adding the MAX AOM to the Server 19 Overview 19 Adding the AOM to Server Output 5 USB 1 AOM Audio Output 1 21 Adding the AOM to Server Output 6 USB 1 AOM Audio Output...

Page 6: ...ii MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide Table of Contents Testing the MAX Setup 37 Overview 37 Testing the MAX AVP 37 Testing the AOM 39 Shutting Down the MAX Server 41 ...

Page 7: ...ting audio to four zones Naturally the details of each installation vary depending on the requirements of the customer and the specifics of the installation site The intent of this video is to show how the different pieces of hardware in a MAX system connect and relate to each other So we wont get into rack mounting and other physical installation concepts here Please refer to the Installation Gui...

Page 8: ... Ethernet Switches In our example we ll use a matching pair of ENET24PoE GB Ethernet Switches from AMX FIG 2 MAX AVP Audio Video Player FIG 3 MAX AOM Audio Only USB module Each AOM is capable of distributing up to four audio zones FIG 4 NXA ENET24PoE GB Ethernet switches At least one of the switches must be a Gigabit Ethernet Switch ...

Page 9: ... MAX HT System Setup 3 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide Six Ethernet cables Windows PC With WinMAX Software VGA Monitor FIG 5 Standard CAT5 Ethernet cables FIG 6 Windows PC With WinMAX Software FIG 7 VGA Monitor ...

Page 10: ...AX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide PS 2 Keyboard UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply A V Equipment Display Devices and Audio Amplifiers or Audio Switches FIG 8 PS 2 Keyboard FIG 9 UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply Plug all MAX devices into a UPS ...

Page 11: ... 192 168 1 30 In many cases this default address will work but depending on the network configuration at the installation site it may need to be changed Ask the network administrator for an appropriate IP address assignment for the MAX server Netmask The Netmask address is automatically derived from the IP address Default Gateway By default MAX servers use a default Gateway address ending in 254 I...

Page 12: ...Introduction MAX HT System Setup 6 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide ...

Page 13: ...ect connection to the server for future configuration changes and diagnostics consider leaving a PS 2 keyboard and VGA monitor at the installation site for this purpose although its not necessary to leave them connected to the server at all times Also take this time to familiarize yourself with the rear panel connectors Before you continue take a few minutes to inspect the HT server to make sure t...

Page 14: ...n the server and plug it into an outlet on the UPS Verify that the UPS is powered up before making this connection 24 Charge Initialization Period for HT Servers IMPORTANT MAX HT Servers require a 24 hour initialization period This simply entails powering up the server and letting it charge and iniate for 24 hours before use Failure to allow this initialization to complete may cause performance pr...

Page 15: ... is critical that the A V segment is on a Gigabit switch the CONTROL segment does not require a gigabit switch It is critical that these two connections are kept on separate switched network segments The easiest way to set up and maintain two separate switched segments is to use two separate Ethernet switches In our example we ll use a matching pair of NXA ENET24PoE Gigabit switches To Set Up The ...

Page 16: ...ain the switch used for the A V Segment must be a Gigabit Ethernet switch 3 Use a CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect any available port on the CONTROL Switch to the Internet FIG 15 4 Use a CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect any available port on the CONTROL Switch to the ETHERNET CONTROL port on the HT Server FIG 16 FIG 15 Connect Any Available Port On The CONTROL Switch To The Internet FIG 16 Connect Any...

Page 17: ...Guide 5 Use a CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect port 25 or 26 on the A V Switch to the A V OUT port on the HT Server FIG 17 We ll use the other open ports on the A V Switch to connect the MAX AVPs FIG 17 Connect Port 25 Or 26 On The A V Switch To The A V OUT Port On The HT Server ...

Page 18: ...Step 2 Setting Up The 2 Ethernet Switches 12 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide ...

Page 19: ...the VGA monitor When the port status LEDs on the CONTROL switch light to show activity on the ports that the HT server is connected to the Server and Switch should be ready Once the server has booted up the MAX Admin Menu should appear on the monitor Working With the MAX Admin Menu The MAX Admin Menu allows access to various administrative functions for the MAX server For our purposes we will use ...

Page 20: ...Step 3 Power Up The HT Server 14 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide ...

Page 21: ...the AVPs to the server you ll need to know the Setup Serial key for each AVP This Setup Serial key is printed on a decal placed on the bottom of each AVP unit FIG 20 Before you start consider recording each of these Setup Serial Key numbers for future reference and so you ll have them handy when you need to enter them 1 In the MAX Admin Menu select Output Module Setup FIG 21 FIG 19 MAX AVP Audio V...

Page 22: ...2 Select Add and press Enter to open the Add Output Module dialog FIG 23 Select AVM and press Enter to invoke the first Add AVM dialog where you will specify an Output Number for this AVP Show Add AVM Enter Output Number dialog FIG 24 FIG 21 MAX Admin Menu Output Module Setup FIG 22 Output Module Setup dialog FIG 23 Add Output Module dialog ...

Page 23: ...nclosure see FIG 20 on page 15 5 Press Enter to finish The server will notify you that the AVP has been added to the system FIG 26 6 Select OK to return to the Output Module Setup menu select OK again to return to the main MAX Admin Menu Repeat these steps for the three remaining AVPs that you intend to connect to the server Remember to assign a different Output Number to each one starting with th...

Page 24: ...e assigned the four AVPs to Outputs 1 2 3 and 4 FIG 28 Once you have added the AVPs to the system you re ready to add the AOM FIG 27 Assign A Different Output Number To Each AVP FIG 28 Assign The Four Avps To Outputs 1 2 3 And 4 The server will not allow you to assign a module to an output zone that is already in use ...

Page 25: ...ts 1 through 4 for the four AVPs that we added previously so we ll use server outputs 5 through 8 for the AOM To add an AOM to the server you ll define the four server Outputs individually As each server Output is defined you will associate each one to one of the four audio Outputs on the AOM FIG 31 Since we are using one AOM we will connect it USB Port 1 on the server and in the Admin Menu we wil...

Page 26: ... Output Module Setup FIG 32 2 Press Enter to access the Output Module Setup dialog FIG 33 3 Select Add and press Enter to open the Add Output Module dialog FIG 34 FIG 31 Associate Each Output To One Of The Four Audio Outputs On The AOM FIG 32 MAX Admin Menu Output Module Setup FIG 33 Output Module Setup dialog ...

Page 27: ...re two USB ports on the HT Server so this value could either be a 1 or a 2 Since we are adding only one AOM in this case we will use USB port one 3 Enter 1 FIG 36 4 Press Enter to proceed to the last Add AOM dialog In this dialog you will associate server Output 5 to the first of the four audio outputs on the AOM 5 In the ENTER AOM OUTPUT NUMBER field enter the audio output on the AOM that will be...

Page 28: ...etup Guide FIG 39 offers a visual summary of the steps performed to add the AOM to Output 5 on the Server FIG 37 Add AOM dialog ENTER AOM OUTPUT NUMBER FIG 38 Notification dialog OUTPUT 5 has been added FIG 39 Adding the AOM to Server Output 5 USB 1 AOM Audio Output 1 1 ...

Page 29: ...er to access the Add AOM ENTER OUTPUT NUMBER dialog 3 Enter 6 FIG 41 4 Press Enter to proceed to the ENTER USB PORT NUMBER dialog Since we are defining outputs for the same AOM still using USB port 1 enter 1 in the ENTER USB PORT NUMBER field FIG 42 5 Press Enter to proceed to the ENTER AOM OUTPUT NUMBER dialog 6 Enter a 2 here and press Enter FIG 43 FIG 40 Add Output Module dialog FIG 41 Add AOM ...

Page 30: ... Guide The server will notify you that Output 6 has been added FIG 45 offers a visual summary of the steps performed to add the AOM to Output 6 on the Server FIG 44 Notification dialog OUTPUT 6 has been added FIG 45 Adding the AOM to Server Output 6 USB 1 AOM Audio Output 2 ...

Page 31: ...er to access the Add AOM ENTER OUTPUT NUMBER dialog 3 Enter 7 FIG 47 4 Press Enter to proceed to the ENTER USB PORT NUMBER dialog Since we are defining outputs for the same AOM still using USB port 1 enter 1 in the ENTER USB PORT NUMBER field FIG 48 5 Press Enter to proceed to the ENTER AOM OUTPUT NUMBER dialog 6 Enter a 3 here and press Enter FIG 49 FIG 46 Add Output Module dialog FIG 47 Add AOM ...

Page 32: ... Guide The server will notify you that Output 7 has been added FIG 45 offers a visual summary of the steps performed to add the AOM to Output 7 on the Server FIG 50 Notification dialog OUTPUT 7 has been added FIG 51 Adding the AOM to Server Output 7 USB 1 AOM Audio Output 3 ...

Page 33: ...d press Enter to access the Add AOM ENTER OUTPUT NUMBER dialog 3 Enter 8 FIG 53 4 Press Enter to proceed to the ENTER USB PORT NUMBER dialog Since we are defining outputs for the same AOM still using USB port 1 enter 1 in the ENTER USB PORT NUMBER field FIG 48 5 Press Enter to proceed to the ENTER AOM OUTPUT NUMBER dialog 6 Enter a 4 here and press Enter FIG 49 FIG 52 Add Output Module dialog FIG ...

Page 34: ...added FIG 45 offers a visual summary of the steps performed to add the AOM to Output 7 on the Server Press Enter to return to the Add Output Module Setup menu and select OK again to return to the main MAX Admin Menu FIG 56 Notification dialog OUTPUT 7 has been added FIG 57 Adding the AOM to Server Output 7 USB 1 AOM Audio Output 3 ...

Page 35: ...X Admin Menu This selection brings up the Current IP Settings dialog The IP Settings dialog displays the default IP Address information of the HT Server Verify that these settings are compatible with the network that the MAX server is being installed on If you are not already aware of these network configuration at the installation site ask the network administrator to provide the network informat...

Page 36: ...n most cases this will need to be changed Find out from your network administrator what Gateway address would be appropriate to assign to the MAX server 3 Press Tab again to populate the last item Primary Nameserver Again ask the network administrator the IP of the primary DNS on the network Enter the DNS address and press TAB to select OK 4 Press Enter to save your changes This will shut down the...

Page 37: ...IR remote controller and all required A V cables You ll use the A V GB Ethernet Switch to connect the four AVPs to the HT server 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port on the AVP to an open port on the GB Ethernet switch FIG 61 FIG 60 MAX AVP FIG 61 Connect The ETHERNET Port On The AVP To An Open Port On The GB Ethernet Switch rear panel connectors front view ...

Page 38: ...4 into the UPS 3 Connect the other three AVPs to three open ports on the Ethernet switch and connect their power supplies and AV equipment FIG 63 4 Connect the AVP to the AV equipment The AVP supports several types of audio and video output Video Outputs on the AVP include HDMI Component Video S Video and Composite Video Audio outputs include analog and digital audio output FIG 62 AVP Power Supply...

Page 39: ...ting the MAX AVPs 33 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide 5 Turn on the power switch on each AVP and allow up to one minute for the AVPs to initialize FIG 64 Four MAX AVPs connected to the HT Server and A V Equipment ...

Page 40: ...Step 7 Connecting the MAX AVPs 34 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide ...

Page 41: ... to the AOM Show Power Supply a Plug the power connector from the Power Supply into the 5VDC power connector on the AOM b Plug the power cable from the Power Supply into the UPS 2 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the USB port on the AOM to the USB 1 port on the MAX Server FIG 66 FIG 65 MAX AOM Rear Panel Connectors Power up the AOM before connecting it to the server FIG 66 Connect the USB por...

Page 42: ...audio switches using one of connector types analog stereo or digital audio output FIG 67 At this point the MAX System is ready to test by playing either the DVD or CD included with the HT server FIG 67 Connect the MAX AOM s to four audio amplifiers or audio switches Do not use a USB hub with MAX HT servers or AOM modules ...

Page 43: ...e and one audio CD pre loaded for this purpose Use the audio and video cables included with the MAX AVP to connect to any A V device In our example we ll just use the test monitor that we used to access the MAX Admin Menu since it also happens to have Component Video inputs and analog stereo audio inputs 1 Power up the MAX AVP and allow a minute or so for the unit to initialize Once the LED on the...

Page 44: ...elect Movies and press the Select button on the remote to access the Movies Page FIG 71 5 Select Title to access the Movie Title Browse screen to browse the entire list of Movies currently on the MAX server Since this a new server the only movie indicated in the Titles list is the one that was pre loaded on the server FIG 72 FIG 70 AVP On screen User Interface Main Page FIG 71 AVP On screen User I...

Page 45: ... Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or greater Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or greater 1 First download and install the most recent version of WinMAX software from the Tech Center at www amx com Once WinMAX is installed you are ready to establish communication between the PC and the MAX Server 2 Launch WinMAX The first time you start WinMAX you should expect to receive an error message indicati...

Page 46: ...momentarily indicating that the Server has been recognized At this point you can control the MAX server using WinMAX In this case we will use WinMAX to select an audio zone select the CD for playback and begin playback 5 In the Music tab FIG 74 click the down arrow next to the Zone field and select the server Output associated with the AOM Audio Zone that you want to test In our example we assigne...

Page 47: ... down the MAX server is via the Shutdown command in the MAX Admin Menu FIG 75 This allows the operating system to shut down cleanly and completely before power is removed from the system Always shut down the server this way to avoid the re initialization process that results from an improper shut down The re initialization process can be time consuming and cannot be cancelled FIG 74 WinMAX Music t...

Page 48: ...Testing the MAX Setup 42 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide ...

Page 49: ...Testing the MAX Setup 43 MAX HT Four Zone System Setup Guide ...

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