Installation Guide
MAX-MMS400M
MultiMedia Server
MAX-MMS400M Multimedia Server
The MAX-MSS400M Multimedia Server (FIG. 1) utilizes the RAID5 disk drive system
to keep an ever expanding library of DVDs and CDs well organized, simple to access,
and easy to use. Video is stored in native DVD quality, which captures the depth,
dynamics and sharpness of the original video. The MAX-MMS400M features a robust
internal hard drive system with Terabytes of space and allows you to efficiently
manage hundreds of DVDs/CDs, accommodate single and multi-room video
distribution, as well as search and select chapters, titles and tracks. The MAX-
MMS400M communicates via Ethernet to up to eight MAX-AVM Audio Visual Modules.
The MAX-MMS Multimedia Servers are available in six storage capacities (125, 200,
300, 350, 400 or 900 DVDs); 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD.
Refer to the
MAX-MMS125/200/300/350
and
MAX-MMS900M Installation Guides
(both available on www.amx.com) for details on the 125/200/300/350- and 900-disc
MultiMedia Servers.
Note
: Multiple MAX-MMS units can be joined together for more capacity or more
zones. Contact AMX Technical Support for details.
Product Specifications
Connecting the MAX-MMS to Your PC via WinMAX
Use the WinMAX software application (available for download from www.amx.com) to
establish initial communications with the MMS server. You should install the WinMAX
application before connecting the MMS server to your PC.
Downloading WinMAX from www.amx.com
The WinMAX software application can be downloaded from www.amx.com as a self-
extracting executable. As part of the installation process, it automatically searches for
and replaces older versions of WinMAX. To download WinMAX:
1.
Go to www.amx.com and log in. You must be logged in as a dealer to download
AMX applications.
2.
Go to
Dealers
>
Tech Center
>
Downloadable Files
>
Application Files
.
3.
Scroll down in the list to select WinMAX.
4.
Read the
AMX License Agreement
and click
I Accept
to continue.
5.
In the File Download dialog:
•
Click
Save
to save the WinMAX installation .EXE file to a local drive (or LAN).
•
Click
Open
to begin the installation immediately.
Once installed, by default the program resides in your
Programs
directory.
Note
: For WinMAX to be viewed properly, the resolution of your PC must be set to
1024 x 768
.
Connecting the MMS to your PC
1.
If its not already installed, load the WinMAX application on your PC.
If you intend to connect to the MMS via a LAN connection, verify that the PC is
communicating properly with the network.
2.
Use an RJ-45 twisted pair cable to connect the Ethernet port on the MMS400M
to the LAN that your PC is on. Alternatively, you can connect the PC directly to
the MMS’s Ethernet port using an Ethernet crossover cable.
Note
: Optionally, at this point you can connect one or more MAX-AVM Audio
Video Modules to the MMS400M via the Gigabit Ethernet connector Refer to the
FIG. 1
MAX-MMS400M MultiMedia Server (front and rear views)
MAX-MMS400M Specifications
Storage capacity
• 400 DVD (10,000 CD) capacity
(FG2178-05
)
Power:
• 115 VAC/700W
Audio Specifications:
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Dynamic Range: 110dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB
• D to A Conversion: AKM Semiconductor, 24-bit, 128X oversampling
Front Panel
Components:
• DVD/CDRW tray
• 3.5” Floppy disk drive
• Hard Drive LEDs: Bank of 16 LEDs indicate activity on the storage drives
• USB ports/LEDs:
not used
.
• Fan LED (red): lights to indicate failure of cooling fan(s)
• Bootup Disc LED (yellow): lights to indicate activity on the bootup drive
• Power LED (green): lights to indicate that the unit is on
• Reset button
• Power button
Power cable
connectors
Mouse port
Keyboard port
VGA (DB-15) port
RS-232
10/100 Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
(to MAX-AVM or
Power Switches
Note:
All components that do not have a callout description
Gigabit Ethernet hub)
DVD/CDRW tray
Power LED (green)
Bootup Disc LED (yellow)
Fan LED (red)
Power button
Storage Disc Drives
Hard drive activity LEDs
(front)
(rear)
in this illustration are unused (see the MAX-MMS400M Specifications table).
Reset button
MAX-MMS400M Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
Components:
• 2 Power Cable connectors: IEC connectors for AC power cables.
• 3 Power Switches
• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports (for troubleshooting only).
• RS-232 port: 9-pin (DB-9) serial port.
• Parallel port:
not used
.
• Video connector: DB15HD port provides VGA output (for troubleshooting
only).
• 10/100 Ethernet port: RJ-45 Ethernet port provides 10/100 network
connectivity between the MAX-MMS400M and the NetLinx Master or
PC.
• USB ports:
not used
.
• Mic In/Line Out/Line In:
not used.
• RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port: connects to MAX-AVM Audio Video Modules
to send media through a Gigabit Ethernet hub (not included).
Dimensions (HWD):
• 6 7/8" x 18 7/8" x 27 5/8" (17.46 cm x 47.94 cm x 70.16 cm)
• 4 RUs (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)
Weight:
90 lbs (40.82 kg)
Operating Temp:
0°C (32°F) - 50°C (122°F)
Rel. Humidity:
5% - 95% non-condensing
Included
Accessories:
• 2 Power Cables
• 6’ (1.83m) Ethernet Crossover Cable
Optional
Accessories:
• MAX-AVM Audio/Video Module
(FG2178-50)
FIG. 2
Connecting the MAX-MMS400M to your PC
1
Connect the Ethernet port to your PC
(either directly or through a LAN connection)
Plug in the power cables
2
Switch power supplies on
3
To MAX-AVM (Audio Video Module)
Multiple AVM’s require a Gigabit
Ethernet Hub (see Fig. 3)
Switch power on (Power switch is on front panel)
4
