Weight Injury Prevention WEIGHT INJURY: Installing some of the MXNet devices requires two installers to ensure safe handling during installation. Failure to use two installers may result in injury. Page 4 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
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The devices and their accessories should never be exposed to open flames or excessive heat. Page 5 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
(such as a vinyl player) or extend audio out to a remote zone (such as a guest house or room with a local soundbar). The diagram below shows the basic application of the AC-MAX-24. The audio path can either come from the audio sources directly or from remote audio sources via the AC-AEX-KIT as shown below.
(2x) Digital Optical (TOSLINK) audio input ports 12V TRIGGER OUT • (4x) 3.5mm output ports AC POWER INLET • Main AC power for the AC-MAX-24 AEX OUTPUTS (1-2) • (2x) 8-pin RJ-45 female connector • Long-range audio extension input ports for connecting AC-AEX-KIT •...
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3-pin terminal block connector port ISP / CTL USB TYPE-C • Proprietary service port for AVPro Edge technical assistance • Ground screw • Connect with the provided ground wire to the conducting parts Page 9 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
INSTALLATION Rack Mounts The AC-MAX-24 can be mounted in a 2U rack-style enclosure and is compatible with all standard 19-inch rack mounts. The (2x) mounting brackets are pre-assembled to the unit for quick installation. Align the holes on the mounting brackets with the holes on both sides of the rack.
WIRING AND CONNECTIONS Audio Connections AVPro Edge recommends using shielded RCA interconnected cabling between the AC-MAX-24 and connected analog devices to maintain a high level of audio performance. The diagram below shows the audio connections of the AC-MAX-24: Page 11 of 33...
LAN Wiring The IP control port located in the bottom right corner on the rear panel is used to communicate with the AC-MAX-24 via a LAN, router, or third-party control system processor. For TCP/IP control, commands use Telnet Port 23.
Make the physical connections to the input and output devices using the following steps below. For initial setup, it is recommended to connect the AC-MAX-24 to a LAN (Local Area Network) using a control PC on the same network once all the physical connections are made, followed by accessing the Web UI and checking for any firmware updates to the unit.
Accessing the Web UI The AC-MAX-24 features the built-in AVPro Edge User Interface (AEUI) that can be accessed through a web browser for configuration and control. For initial setup, it is recommended to connect the AC-MAX-24 to a local area network (LAN) with a computer on the same network to access the built-in Web UI and check for any firmware updates to the unit.
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From this screen, newer versions of firmware can be viewed before they are installed. Select the Upgrade button. The unit will now begin installing the latest versions of firmware. DO NOT refresh the webpage or power off the unit during the update. Page 15 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
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Once the progress bar reaches 100%, select the Close button and refresh the webpage. The unit will automatically reboot once the firmware updates are complete. After the unit reboots, refresh the webpage to verify that the firmware update was successful. Page 16 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
NAVIGATING THE WEB UI The AC-MAX-24 features the built-in AVPro Edge User Interface (AEUI) that can be accessed through a web browser for configuration and control. Different tools and settings can be selected from the tab pages located on the navigation menu column on the left side of the screen.
From the Outputs grid, select the desired output(s) to route the selected input to. This will highlight the output(s) with a green border to indicate the selection was made. The selected input’s audio signals are now routed to the selected output(s). Page 18 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
Select the toggle switch to enable or disable the audio output. Volume Adjust the volume by using the slider bar or entering a value (0~100) in the text field. Select to view the output’s Audio Configuration settings. Page 19 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
-10 is balanced left, 0 is balanced, and +10 is balanced right. Equalizer The AC-MAX-24 includes a digital 5-band parametric equalizer (EQ) with 29 presets and 24 user EQ profiles to enhance listener experience. EQ’s 1-27 consist of various combinations of bass, midrange, and treble attenuations in increments of 6dB up to a total of 12dB.
Trigger Output Settings The AC-MAX-24 is equipped with four 12V trigger ports that can be configured to automatically turn on/off an amplifier or AV receiver. The trigger port will continuously output 12 VDC when enabled and an audio signal is detected at any assigned audio output. When active, the trigger port will continue to output 12 VDC until no audio is detected at all assigned audio outputs for a minimum duration of the set Timeout period or when the trigger is disabled.
Shows the unit’s IP address. Subnet Mask Shows the unit’s subnet mask. Gateway Shows the unit’s default gateway. Primary DNS Shows the unit’s primary domain name server. Secondary DNS Shows the unit’s secondary domain name server. Page 22 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
With the Admin Web Interface enabled, the only menu that will be accessible on the Web UI will be the Matrix tab page. The rest of the settings will require the Admin login. Default username: admin Default password: admin Page 23 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
Matrix tab page. The rest of the settings will require the Admin login. Default username: user Default password: user123 Hardware This section shows the unit’s current firmware versions and provides options for updating firmware, factory resetting the unit, and rebooting the unit. Page 24 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
Enable Cloud Services toggle setting. IMPORTANT: This is a required step in order for the unit to perform OTA firmware updates. In the Hardware section, select the Update Firmware button. A new dialog box will open. Page 25 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
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Once the progress bar reaches 100%, select the Close button. The unit will automatically reboot once the firmware updates are complete. After the unit reboots, refresh the webpage. Page 26 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
Web UI is opened to the Console tab page and does not record or store information internally. Clear Console Select to clear the information recorded in the console log. Page 27 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
Set EQ Mode x Band Frequency, Gain, and Q values {x=30~53, y=1~5, f=1~24000, g=-12.0~12.0, q=0.1~10.0} GET OUTx EQ Get Output x EQ {x=[0-24](0=All)} GET EQy BANDy Get EQ Mode x Band Frequency, Gain, and Q values {x=30~53, y=0~5 (0=All)} Page 28 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
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Set DHCP {y=[0~1](0=Dis,1=Enable)} GET RIP Get Route IP Address GET HIP Get Host IP Address GET NMK Get Net Mask GET TIP Get TCP/IP Port GET DHCP Get DHCP Status GET MAC Get MAC Address Page 29 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
TOSLINK port. Static, Buzzing, or Humming Noises - Use shielded RCA cabling between the AC-MAX-24 and the • connected analog devices to maintain a high level of audio performance. Ground the matrix to the conducting parts (equipment rack, mounting devices, truss systems, electrical switchboards, metal electrical conduits, etc.) This technique ensures all the equipment in an electrical system will use the...
If it’s broken, we will replace it in advance on our dime and we’ll also cover the return shipping. • Repair is an option too, but it’s YOUR call. We know you know what you are doing. We will not make you go through unnecessary steps to • troubleshoot an extender… Page 31 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
For International (and Alaska and Hawaii) return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the returnee. Once the unit is scanned for return shipping AVPro Edge will ship the new unit for replacement. Page 32 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
This warranty supersedes all other warranties, remedies, and conditions, whether oral or written, express or implied. Page 33 of 33 AC-MAX-24 USER MANUAL...
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