Connecting Devices
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The MAX-AVM connects to the MAX Server via the A/V OUT Ethernet port (named
"VLAN" in the MAX Server device elements). Each MAX Server supports up to 25 AVM
modules. It is required that a GB Ethernet Switch is used between the MAX Server and the
AVMs (FIG. 53).
MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player
Like the MAX-AVM modules, MAX-AVP's connect to the MAX Server via the A/V OUT Ethernet port
(named "VLAN" in the MAX Server device elements). Each MAX Server supports up to 25 AVP
players. It is required that a GB Ethernet Switch is used between the MAX Server and the AVPs
(FIG. 54).
Note that some connection nodes have a plus sign icon to indicate that there are multiple ports of that
connection type available on this device. Click the plus sign to expand the port view (FIG. 55).
Working With The Connection Manager
In addition to establishing the connection between the NetLinx Central Controller and each device in the
System Diagram, VA allows you to specify how to connect each individual physical connector on a
controlled device via the Connection Manager dialog.
The detailed connection information that you can define with the Connection Manager is included in the
System Report, and is intended to assist in the installation process. However, this information is optional
and does not affect the control aspect of the devices in any way. While it recommended that you take
advantage of this feature of VA, it is possible to skip this process and just connect the equipment without
any documentation.
For example, while you can draw a connection line from a IR-controlled DVD player to an IR port on the
NetLinx Central Controller in the System diagram, there is no way to indicate how to connect the DVD
player's audio and video outputs (or any other connectors that exist on the player) to other devices in the
system, until you establish each of these physical connectors via the Connection Manager dialog.
FIG. 53
Connecting Devices - MAX-AVM
FIG. 54
Connecting Devices - MAX-AVP
FIG. 55
Expand The Port View