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Operation/Reference Guide MAX Servers HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers L a s t R e v i s e d : 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7 ® M AX b y A M X...
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RMA number. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.
Step 4: Add MAX-AVPs and AVM/AOM Modules to the HT Server... 22 Adding MAX-AVP Players and/or MAX-AVM Modules ... 22 Adding MAX-AOM Audio-Only Modules ... 23 Additional Information on USB Ports: MMS-01S, -02S and 02SB Servers... 23 MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Table of Contents...
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Modify max.ini ... 38 Authenticate HDD ... 39 Authenticating a new HDD ... 39 Viewing All HDDs In the MAX Server... 40 Removing HDDs From the MAX Server... 40 Parental Control ... 41 MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
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Default Region Code Setting... 46 Changing the Region Code Setting on MAX Servers... 46 Changing the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers ... 47 MAX Servers DVD Drives - Supported Formats ...49 DVD Drives - Compatible Formats ... 49 MAX Servers - DVD Drives Used...
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Step 4: Mount the Adapter Bars to the Rack-Rail assemblies ... 68 Step 5: Mount the Rail/Bracket Assemblies Into the Equipment Rack... 69 Step 6: Load the HT Server Into the Rack ... 70 MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
MAX servers accommodate single and multi-room video distribution, allowing the user to search and select chapters, titles and tracks. Video is stored in native DVD format to fully capture the quality of the original video. Music is stored in native audio CD format. Additionally, MAX servers provide playback of MP3 files.
MAX Admin Menu. You’ll use the options in the Admin Menu to configure communication settings and add/remove MAX-AVM and MAX- AOM modules. Refer to the MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration section on page 19 for details.
24 hours before use. Failure to allow this initialization to complete may cause performance problems during media playback. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX HT Servers - Photos and Specifications Storage Disc Drives...
• 5 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack) • MAX-HT04: 60 lbs (27.22 kg) • MAX-HT12: 68 lbs (30.84 kg) • MAX-HT04: 83.9 lbs (38.06 kg) • MAX-HT12: 91.9 lbs (41.69 kg) • MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
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Included Accessories: Other AMX/MAX Equipment: Certifications: Required Firmware version: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX HT Servers - Photos and Specifications • Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C • Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) •...
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MAX HT Servers - Photos and Specifications MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
Power: AC Current Draw (AMP): Front Panel Components: (remove Faceplate to access) Rear Panel Components: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports USB port RS-232 A/V OUT...
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• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55) • MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56) • MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01) • MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250) UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
Power: AC Current Draw (AMP): Front Panel Components: (remove Faceplate to access) Rear Panel Components: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports USB port RS-232 A/V OUT...
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• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55) • MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56) • MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01) • MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250) UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
Power: AC Current Draw (AMP): Front Panel Components: (remove Faceplate to access) Rear Panel Components: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports USB port RS-232 A/V OUT...
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• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55) • MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56) • MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01) • MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250) UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
(remove Faceplate to access) Rear Panel Components: Dimensions (HWD): (without rack ears) Weight: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports USB 2 port USB 1 port...
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• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55) • MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56) • MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01) • MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250) UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
AC Current Draw (AMP): Front Panel Components: (remove Faceplate to access) Rear Panel Components: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications Faceplate snaps on/off to allow access to the hard drives Power Supply Reset PS/2 keyboard &...
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• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module (FG 2178-55) • MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (FG 2178-56) • MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader (FG 2179-01) • MMS-HDD250G Replacement 250MB HDD (FG 2178-250) UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
DVD/CDRW tray PS/2 keyboard & mouse ports RS-232 FIG. 9 MMS-900 Multimedia Server MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX MMS Servers - Photos and Specifications Reset button Hard drive activity LEDs ETHERNET CONTROL switched GB Control segment...
Use the WinMAX software to add/remove content on the MAX server, as well as control playback and configure the server. Additional documentation, including the WinMAX Software Instruction Manual and the MAX by AMX Reference Guide are available online at www.amx.com.
In the event that the HT Server has sat without power for more than an hour, you should allow the server to charge for up to 18 hours to ensure that the batteries are fully charged, before use. For best results, always use a UPS with MAX Servers and avoid removing all power from the unit.
2. Flip the Master Power Supply switch to On. 3. Push the Power On/Off pushbutton to apply power. 4. Allow up to one minute for the server to boot-up. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration...
2. In the Enter Output Number field, specify the output on the server that you want to assign to this AVP or AVM (range = 1 - 33). Each AVP/AVM requires one output. Select OK to proceed. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
3 and 4 on USB 1 (the ports that are unused by the two built-in audio outputs), as well as ports 1 and 2 on USB 2 (as indicated in the table below): MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration...
On the AVPs, the power switch is on the rear panel. Power up the MAX-HT before applying power to the AVP(s) and/or AVM(s). USB Port Connection (1 or 2) Audio Output (1-4) 1‘ AVM 3... MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
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 configuration. Consult your network administrator for help with this. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Servers - Setup and Configuration...
In WinMAX, open the Movies tab. Then, select a DVD title (MAX servers ship with one DVD loaded and ready for playback), and click the Play button. Playing a CD Open the Music tab. Then, select a CD title (MAX servers ship with one CD loaded and ready for playback), and click the Play button. Periodic Updates The MAX server can receive periodic updates for its system software and internal information database.
MAX Admin Menu Overview MAX servers utilize a built-in interface called the MAX Admin Menu that allows access to various administrative functions for the MAX server. To access the MAX Admin Menu, you must establish a telnet session with the server.
Displays status information for the servers RAID 5 array, including indi- vidual status for each of the disc drives (read-only). The options on this page are only for use by AMX Technical Support. The options on this page allow you to migrate unassigned ports to a controller unit.
• S/R Number: • Firmware Ver.: • Date: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers The options on this page allow you to add, remove and view hard disc drives (HDDs) in the MAX server. This page allows you to enable parental control functionality.
The number of DVDs currently loaded in the server’s library. The current status of the server’s RAID array. The current synch status of the server’s RAID array. The version and date of the Media Database. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
MAX Admin Menu - Output Module Setup This set of options allows you to add, view and delete external output modules (MAX-AVM audio-video modules and/or MAX-AOM audio-only modules), as well as MAX-AVP Audio-Video Players. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Admin Menu...
1 or 2. If you are only using one AOM with these servers, the output should be set to 1. If you are adding a MAX-AVM audio-video module, the range is 1-25 (all MAX servers support up to 25 AVMs).
This page displays (read-only) status information for the servers RAID 5 array, including individual status for each of the disc drives (FIG. 23). Press OK to return to the MAX Admin Menu. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Admin Menu...
MAX Admin Menu - RAID 5 Status RAID 5 CLI This set of options rebuilds the server’s RAID array. This option is only for use by AMX Technical Support. If the RAID array is rebuilt, all content on the server will be lost and the unit be rendered inoperable.
MAX Admin Menu - Log Management MAX Servers have the ability to log various internal activities, primarily for troubleshooting purposes. The options on this page allow you to view and delete log files, and control the logging level for the server.
Date, Time Locale This set of options allows you to specify/adjust the system’s date, time and location settings (FIG. 27). FIG. 27 MAX Admin Menu - Date, Time Locale MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
To change the date, move the highlighted cursor to the Date window and use the arrow keys to navigate to the correct date. Press the spacebar to select the correct date. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Admin Menu...
This option opens an MS-DOS window for sending specific commands directly to the server. Modify max.ini FIG. 32 MAX Admin Menu - Modify max.ini These options on this page are only for use by AMX Technical Support. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
2. Enter the 8-digit serial number of the HDD. (printed on a decal located on the bottom panel of the HDD). 3. Enter the 16-digit authentication key supplied by AMX for that HDD (printed on a slip of paper included with the replacement drive).
FIG. 36 Authenticate Menu - Select HDD(s) to Remove dialogs Once the HDD(s) have been removed from the System, they can be physically removed from the server without damaging the RAID array. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
FIG. 38 MAX Admin Menu - Online Tech Support This option allows you to establish a connection between the MAX server and AMX Technical Support, for remote troubleshooting and support operations. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
DVDs together by region to minimize the number of times you’ll have to change the region The number of region code setting resets still available is indicated here (Max resets = 5). MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
If an update is detected, the firmware will automatically be downloaded and installed on the MAX server. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MAX Admin Menu...
This option exits the MAX Admin menu. Exit and Disconnect This option exits the MAX Admin menu and terminates the connection to AMX Support (established via the Online Tech Support option). MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
• REGION 3: • REGION 4: • REGION 5: • REGION 6: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers USA, Canada Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, Greenland S.Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of South East Asia Australia, New Zealand, Latin America (including Mexico)
The region code setting for the MAX Server’s DVD-ROM can be changed via the Change Region option in MAX Admin Menu (accessible via the Server Configuration option in WinMAX): MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
Also, insure that the last region code setting made matches the region in which the MAX will be installed. Changing the DVD Region Code Setting On MAX Servers 1. Insert a DVD with your local region coding in the MAX Server’s DVD-ROM drive.
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DVD Region Code Settings MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
MAX Servers DVD Drives - Supported Formats DVD Drives - Compatible Formats The following tables indicate the compatibility of several common DVD Drives used in MAX Servers, relative to DVD formats: DVD Drives - Compatible Formats Drive Model DVD-ROM Panasonic CW-8124-B...
The following table indicates the compatibilities of the DVD Drives in the MDL Series (Powerfile): MDL Series (PowerFile) - DVD Drives C200ROM and C200 R200ROM R200ROM • DVD-ROM, DVD-R • DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM,DVD+/-RW • Reads all formats listed above MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
MAX-HT servers utilize 400GB hard drives, and require the 400GB drive (FG 2178-400) for replacements. Only HDDs provided by AMX can be used as replacements in MMS servers, and in order to replace a HDD in an MMS server, the drive must be installed and authenticated according to the steps outlined in this document.
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4. Click on the Configure tab at the top of the screen to access the Configure page (FIG. 45) which lists all drives in each array and their status. If a drive has failed, it will be labeled “Degraded” rather than “OK”. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
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PORT 4 PORT 10 PORT 5 PORT 11 FIG. 46 Port to HDD correlation - MMS-04S, MMS-12S and MMS-900 servers MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Degraded PORT 2 PORT 3 MMS-04S (front) PORT 8 PORT 11...
Push tab to the right to unlock the hinged front panel Flip the hinged front panel out, and use it as a handle to pull the drive/tray assembly out of its slot. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers MMS Servers...
2. Enter the 8-digit serial number of the HDD. (printed on a decal located on the bottom panel of the HDD). 3. Enter the 16-digit authentication key supplied by AMX for that HDD (printed on a slip of paper included with the replacement drive).
Admin Menu, Authenticate HDD, and Add HDD dialogs Replacing HDDs in HT Servers The AMX line of MAX HT servers support hot-swappable 400GB hard disk drives (HDDs), accessible behind the faceplate on the front panel (FIG. 49). Typically a new HDD will be required only if an existing one has failed.
Remove the drive from the drive tray. The drive is secured to the tray with four screws on the bottom panel. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers...
When entering the Serial Number, use the following syntax (no quotes): “WD- WXXXXXXXXXXX” 4. Enter the 16-digit Key supplied by AMX for that HDD (printed on a slip of paper included with the replacement drive). 5. Select Restart MAX Daemon (in the Admin Menu).
• Remove: Select to remove a selected HDD from the system. One or more drives can be removed at a time. Refer to the MAX Admin Menu section on page 27 for more information. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers...
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Replacing HDDs in MAX Servers MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
Therefore, consideration should be given to the overall temperature of the rack. Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a rack. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Rack Mounting MAX Servers...
5. Slide the server (with Inner Server Rails attached) into the Outer Slide Rails in the rack. Each step is described in more detail in the following subsections. Locking Tab Hole Locking Release Tab Screws: • 20 - Large • 20 - Small/Long • 12 - Small/Short MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
Extension Bracket feet should point in towards the server or out towards the rack. 3. Repeat the process for the opposite Outer Rail. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Rack Mounting MAX Servers Locking Release tab Slide the end of the Inner Server Rail under the tab protruding from the side of the MMS server.
Be careful when pressing the Inner Server Rail release latches and sliding the server into the rack. The slide rails could pinch your fingertips. Extension Bracket Feet Outer Rail Locking plate Extension bracket MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
1. Remove the four plastic plugs from each side of the MAX server. 2. Install the chassis sections onto the MAX server chassis using 4 flat-head PHILLIPS screws (included) per side, as shown in FIG. 58. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
3. Slide the Intermediate Section in, to the point that the Breaker tab on the Intermediate Section rests against the Stopper on the top guide-rail on the Stationary Section, and the locking tab snaps into place. MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Chassis Sections The Locking Tab on each Chassis Section should...
Rack-Rails, the bottom of the Adapter Bar should be flush with the bottom of the Rack-Rail (FIG. 61). Mounting tabs (rear) Secure to the rear rails on the equipment rack MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Extension Bracket (rear)
Install the Rack-Rail assemblies into the equipment rack, aligning the holes on the Adapter Bars to the mounting rails in the rack as shown in FIG. 63: MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Rack Mounting MAX Servers...
RUs in the equipment rack. Align the bottom hole on the Adapter Bar to the top hole of the lower-adjacent RU in the equipment rack. Rear mounting rail on the equipment rack MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers...
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Intermediate Section Rails, securing the server in place. Equipment Rack FIG. 65 Sliding the server chassis into the rack MAX Servers: HT Home Theater and MMS Multimedia Servers Intermediate Section (fully extended) Chassis Section CAUTION!
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