Connecting Devices - Media (Max) Devices; Max Servers - AMX VISUALARCHITECT 1.1 Manual

FIG. 49 Show DDDP Devices
VisualArchitect does not provide support for login information on IP devices that
require a login. If you have an IP device that requires a login, the device must be
added to the Custom .AXI file after system file generation, but prior to file transfer.
This is a process that requires NetLinx programming experience and is not
recommended for the novice VA user.
Use the Connection Manager to define the physical connections on controlled third-party devices.

Connecting Devices - Media (MAX) Devices

In VA, "Media" devices represent the MAX product line, including MAX-MMS Multimedia Servers,
MAX-HT Home Theater Servers, MAX modules and all other MAX devices.
There are important differences between the different types of MAX devices and how they connect to the
System:

MAX Servers

There are two types of MAX Servers: MMS (Multimedia) and HT (Home Theater), and within each of
these types is an assortment of storage capacities and functionality.
Every MAX Server utilizes two separate Ethernet (10/100T) connections, indicated in their Device
Elements as "Control" and "VLAN".
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The "Control" Ethernet port is used to connect the MAX Server to the Internet.
The "VLAN" port is used to distribute digital A/V content. Note that the "VLAN" port is
labelled "A/V OUT" on the servers (and in all MAX product documentation).
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