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MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration
24 MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers
Additional Information on USB Ports: MMS-04S, -12S, -900 and MAX-HT Servers
If you are using both USB connectors on the MAX server, be sure to note which audio zones are
associated with the AOM connected to each USB port:
The USB 1 port is for audio zones 1 through 4.
The USB 2 port is for audio zones 5 through 8.
In this scenario, if the AOM connected to USB port 1 on the server (providing AOM outputs 1-4) is
unplugged or experiences any other failure, then USB port 2 takes over and behaves like port 1.
As a result, the AOM connected to USB port 2 will switch from providing AOM zones 5-8 to providing
audio zones 1-4, the next time the server is rebooted.
Step 5: Connect the Modules To the MAX Server
Once the AVP players and AVM/AOM modules have been added to the server via the MAX Admin
Menu, you can physically connect them to the server:
Connecting MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs
1. Connect the audio outputs, using either one of two options:
a.
Use a mini-stereo to RCA adapter for analog audio output
b.
Use a coaxial cable for digital audio output
2.
Use a S-Video cable to connect the video output on the AVM or AVP to a display device (MAX-
AVMs also support VGA connections).
3.
Use ethernet cables to connect the ethernet port on the AVM or AVP to a GB ethernet switch (not
included), and the GB ethernet switch to the A/V OUT connector on the server.
4.
Connect the included power supply.
5. Push the power button on the front panel of the AVM, and allow up to one minute for the module to
boot up. On the AVPs, the power switch is on the rear panel.
MMS Output/Zone (1-33) USB Port Connection (1 or 2) Audio Output (1-4)
1 1 1‘
2 1 2
3 1 3
4 1 4
5 2 1
6 2 2
7...(to 33) AVM 3...
Multiple AVMs/AVPs require a GB Ethernet switch (not included).
Power up the MAX-HT before applying power to the AVP(s) and/or AVM(s).