Media Playback; Media Playback Via Winmax; Upgrading The Avp's Firmware - AMX MAX-AVP Operation/Reference Manual

Media Playback

When a DVD (or CD) is inserted into the local drive, the AVP works like a stand-alone DVD player. It
displays the DVD menu on the video output device. There are two ways to control the AVP:
The IR Remote Control also allows you to select which video source to view (either the AVP's DVD-
ROM or server content).
Playback from the AVP's local DVD drive overrides playback of content from the
MAX-HT server: if you are playing content from a server, and then insert a DVD or
CD into the AVP, the media being received from the server will be interrupted, and the
DVD or CD will load and play.

Media Playback via WinMAX

WinMAX Server Control Software is a Windows®-based application provided by
AMX to enable control of MAX servers from any Windows PC. The PC must be
connected to the MAX Server directly or via a network. Multiple PCs running WinMAX
may control the Server simultaneously.
WinMAX is available for download via the Dealers area of the www.amx.com website
(Tech Center > Application Files).

Upgrading the AVP's Firmware

The "bilbo.ISO" file is a CD-Image file which can be opened most CD burning applications and then
used to reproduce content onto a new disc. The following items are required to properly create a MAX-
AVP firmware update CD:
The following procedures must be followed when updating on-board firmware:
1. Download the current MAX-AVP firmware ISO file from the Firmware Files section of the
amx.com Tech Center to a local drive.
2. Load your blank media into your CD burner drive and launch your media burning application.
MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player
Use the handheld IR Remote Control (included) to navigate the MAX User Interface and DVD
menus.
Refer to the MAX-AVP Remote Controller section on page 17 for details on the
remote controller (including IR Code descriptions).
Refer to the MAX-AVP User Interface section on page 21 for instructions on using
the MAX-AVP UI.
Use the WinMAX software to control the AVP and manage content (DVDs/CDs) on the
MAX-HT server. Refer to the WinMAX Instruction Manual for details.
To play a DVD located on the MAX-HT Server: In WinMAX, open the Movies tab. Select the
Output Zone that is associated with the AVP that you will use for display, then select a DVD
title, and click the Play button.
To play a CD located on the MAX-HT Server: In WinMAX, open the Music tab. Select the
Output Zone that is associated with the AVP that you will use for playback. Then, select a CD
title, and click the Play button.
CD Burner
CD burning application
Burnable media (CD-R/CD-RW)
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player
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