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1.
Type 192.168.1.30 into the field labeled Server's IP Address or URL.
2.
Click on the disk icon next to the text-entry field to save this configuration. The
blank fields should fill in momentarily, indicating that the IMS server has been
recognized.
Using the WinMAX Software
WinMAX is a software program provided by AMX to enable control of MAX-IMS (and
MAX-MMS) servers from any Windows PC. The PC must be connected to the Server
directly or via a network. Multiple PCs running WinMAX may control the Server
simultaneously. It is recommended that WinMAX be used to establish initial
communications with the Server.
When used with the MAX-IMS, the WinMAX application is divided into 3 distinct
sections each with its own screen. Each screen is accessible by clicking on the
appropriate tab at the top of the screen. The 3 screens are Music, Record and
System Information:
Music:
The Music screen provides music search and playback facilities as well as
custom play-list management and music database management function-
ality.
Record:
The Record screen provides access to the built-in drive for adding media
to your collection and burning your own custom CD's.
System Information:
The System Information screen provides a quick view of system health
and status. A number of troubleshooting tools are available through this
section as well.
Note: Refer to the WinMAX Instruction Manual (available online from www.amx.com)
for detailed instructions on using WinMAX to record, load, manage and play music.
Troubleshooting Ethernet Communications Problems
•
The Link (L) LED next to the Ethernet port should be on (FIG. 3). If not, check
your cables and connectors.
A - Activity LED
lights when receiving
Ethernet data packets
A
FIG. 3 Ethernet port LEDs
•
If you are connecting to the IMS server via a direct connection with a PC (using
a crossover Ethernet cable), be sure that the IP Address of the Network card in
your PC is in the same range as the IMS server, but not the same as the IMS
server. For example a network card setting of 192.168.1.31 will work with the
default IMS IP address of 192.168.1.30.
•
If you are connecting to the server via a PC network, be sure that the IP
address and Subnet Mask settings are appropriate for your network configura-
tion. Consult your network administrator for help with this.
Automatic Updates
The MAX-IMS will receive periodic updates for the System Software and internal CD
Information Database. The IP Settings (Gateway and Primary DNS) in the WinMAX
Server Configuration screen must be set correctly. To prepare your IMS server for
automatic updates:
1.
Connect your PC to the Internet and open the WinMAX software.
2.
Go to a MS-DOS Command Prompt on your PC and type ipconfig /all then
press Enter. Note the Default Gateway and first DNS Server settings.
3.
In the System Information tab, click the Server Configuration button to access
the Server Configuration dialog.
4.
Copy the Default Gateway and first DNS Server settings (from step 2) into the
Gateway and Primary DNS fields in the IP Settings section of the Server Con-
figuration dialog.
5.
Press Save Configuration. The server is now ready for auto-updates.
MAX-IMS User Interface
The MAX-IMS user-interface provides the ability to control the IMS and access the
music library to the end-user. It is intuitive in design and simple to use. The IMS User
Interface consists of several primary pages (or screens):
GENRE Page
Upon powering up the MAX-IMS, the GENRE page (FIG. 4) is the first screen you
see. This page can also accessed at any time by clicking on the GENRE option. Use
the options in this page to view a list of music genres. To the left of the Genre title is
the number of songs it contains, and the total play time.
•
Double-click on a genre to view the CD titles contained in that genre.
•
Double-click on a CD title to view the tracks on that CD in the Music Playback
Page (FIG. 7), and automatically begin playing the first song on the CD.
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L - Link LED
lights (full-on) when the
L
Ethernet cables are
connected and terminated
correctly
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FIG. 4
GENRE Page
SEARCH Page
Click on the SEARCH option to open the Search Page (FIG. 5). Use the on-screen
keyboard on this page to search for music by Artist name, CD Title or Genre. As you
enter a search string in the search for field, the Artist, Title and Genre lists are
sorted to indicate the best match.
FIG. 5
SEARCH Page
Click on an Artist/Title/Genre in the list to view the tracks contained on that CD (in the
Music Playback Page - see FIG. 7), and begin playback of the first song on the CD.
PLAYLISTS Page
Click on the PLAYLISTS option to open the Playlists Page (FIG. 6), where you can
select a playlist to listen to.
FIG. 6
PLAYLISTS Page
Click on a playlist to view the tracks contained in that playlist (in the Music Playback
Page - see FIG. 7), and begin playback of the playlist.
Music Playback Page
Double-click on any song in a Genre, CD tracklist or Playlist to access the Music
Playback Page (FIG. 7) and begin playback. Playback can be managed via the
Transport Control Bar. The Status Bar displays the Artist, Album Title and Song Title,
and indicates how much of the selected CD or song has already played..
Transport Control Bar (Play/Pause, Skip Back, Skip Next, Stop and Repeat)
FIG. 7
Music Playback Page
Listing of Genres
Scroll Up/Down
Use this on-screen keyboard to
enter a search string in the
Search For field
Scroll Up/Down
Click to select an Artist/Title/Genre
from the list and initiate playback
Listing of Playlists
Scroll Up/Down
Status Bar - displays the CD and Song
title that is currently playing, and
indicates how much of the selection has
already played.
CD Title and tracklist
Scroll Up/Down
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