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    Operation/Reference Guide MAX Modules MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module MAX-AVM Audio/Video Module Document ID: 065-004-296 3 Last Revised: 6/11/2006[...]

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    AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under n ormal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase fr om AMX, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control P ane ls are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay componen[...]

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    Table of Contents i MAX AOM and AVM Modules Table of Contents MAX Modules - Overview .............. .............................. ....................................... 1 MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module ................... ............................................. 3 Overview .............................. ......................... ...........[...]

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    ii MAX AOM and AVM Modules Table of Contents WinMAX Software ............ .................... ........................ .................... ...................... 22[...]

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    MAX Modules - Overview 1 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MAX Modules - Overview NO TICE : MAX Products are not designed or intended to, and may not be used to, violate an yone’ s copyright or other intellectual property rights. Each user of the Products may only use the Products in connection with materials legally owned or licensed by such user and only[...]

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    MAX Modules - Overview 2 MAX AOM and AVM Modules[...]

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    MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module 3 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module Overview The MAX-A OM Audio-Only Module (FIG. 2) is a streaming audio playback USB module that distributes up to four stereo outputs (both digital and analog). The A OM is av ailable either as a single unit ( FG 2178-55 ), or as two units using the optional A [...]

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    MAX-AOM Audio-Only (U SB) Module 4 MAX AOM and AVM Modules Installing the MAX-AOM Adding the MAX-AOM to the MMS Server In order for A OM(s) to be recognized by the MMS serv er , they must each be added to the system, via the Add Output Module options in the MAX Admin Menu. Add the A OM(s) to the serv er (as described below) before physically connec[...]

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    MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module 5 MAX AOM and AVM Modules  If you are adding only one A OM module to the server , then you’ll specify up to four server output/zones (one for each of the four possible audio outputs on the A OM). If you are adding two A OMs (MMS-04S, -12S and -90 0 servers only), you’ll specify up to eight outputs (four per A [...]

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    MAX-AOM Audio-Only (U SB) Module 6 MAX AOM and AVM Modules Additional Information on USB Ports 1 and 2 (on the MMS- 04S, MMS-12 S and MMS-900 Servers) If you are using both U SB connectors on the MMS server , be sure to note wh ich audio zones are associated with the A OM connected to each USB port:  The USB 1 port is for audio outputs 1 through[...]

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    MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module 7 MAX AOM and AVM Modules The Short Rack-Mounting Brac ket (FIG. 4) uses thre e screws to a ttach to the A OM #2 enclosure, and two scre ws to secure the left side of the MAX-A O M-EX assembly to the equipment rack. 1. Remov e the Faceplate (FIG. 5). 2. Remov e and discard the long rack-mount bracket (FIG. 6). FIG. 3[...]

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    MAX-AOM Audio-Only (U SB) Module 8 MAX AOM and AVM Modules 3. Position the SIde Mounting Bracket to A OM #1, usin g the tabs to ensure proper positioning, Use six of the supplied scre ws to secure the Si de Mounting Bracket to A OM #1 (FIG. 7). 4. Use the tabs on the Side Mounting Bracket to position and connect the A OMs. 5. Secure the A OM #1/sid[...]

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    MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module 11 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module Overview The MAX-A VM Audio V ideo Module (FIG. 10) is a streaming DVD playback module that w orks in conjunction with the MAX MMS MultiMedia Servers. The A VM provides A/V output in two formats: VGA and S-V ideo, and fea tures both analog ste reo and coax digital aud [...]

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    MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module 12 MAX AOM and AVM Modules Installing the MAX-AVM  MMS servers communicate via Ethernet to up to 25 MAX-A VM audio/video modules.  Multiple A VMs require a Gigabit Ethernet switc h (not included) as indicated in FIG. 11. The procedure for installing the MAX-A VM is outlined below , and the steps are described in the[...]

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    MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module 13 MAX AOM and AVM Modules Connecting the MAX-AVM to an MM S Server and D isplay Device P ower up the MMS server bef ore applying po wer to the MAX-A VM. 1. Connect audio outputs using one of the two output options: a. Use the supplied audio adapter (mini-stereo to RCA) for analog audio output. b. Use a coaxial cable for [...]

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    MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module 14 MAX AOM and AVM Modules 4. T urn on the power switch and allow up to one minute for the A VM to boot up.  Once the A VM is finished booting up, the Start page is displayed, giving you the option to play Movies or Music. Use the mouse to na vigate and make selections.  The A VM supports the following keystrok e co[...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 15 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MAX-AVM User-Interface Overview The MAX user-interf ace (UI) allows you to locate, select and control the playback of the music and movies stored on the MMS serv er . This is the onboard UI that is presented via the display device(s) connected to the MAX system. The onboard UI described here does no[...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 16 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MUSIC Pages Use the MUSIC pages ( GENRE , ARTIST , SEARCH and BR OWSE ) to select and play indi vidual tra cks or entire CDs. Each of these navig ation options are described below: MUSIC - GENRE Select GENRE to vie w a list of music genres, then select an item from t he list to vie w the CDs and/or [...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 17 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MUSIC - SEARCH Select SEARCH to search for a artists name, CD title , or genre, using the on-screen ke yboard (FIG. 16) or your PC keyboard. Note that you only have to enter the first fe w characters to be gin receiving results. MUSIC - BROWSE Select BR O WSE to bro wse the music collection. Select [...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 18 MAX AOM and AVM Modules Music Selections Double-click on any list item to either drill-down to the next le vel of na vigation, or to make a selection for playback. For e xample, on the MUSIC - GENRES page, double-click on a genre to acce ss the list of artists included in that genre. Then, double-click on an artist name to[...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 19 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MOVIES Pages Use the MO VIES pages (GENRE, SEARCH and BR O W SE) to select a nd play D VDs. Each of the navigation options are described below: MOVIES - GENRE Select GENRE to view a list of movie genres, then select a genre from the list to view the D VDs included in that genre. This is the default [...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 20 MAX AOM and AVM Modules MOVIES - BROW SE Select BR O WSE to browse the movie collection by cov er art. When you select Browse, you must first select a genre to browse. Movie Selections and Transport Controls Selecting and playing back m ovies works basically the same as it does for music: double-click to either drill-down [...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 21 MAX AOM and AVM Modules Movie Playback Page Once a D VD has been selected for p layback, the Movi e Playback page (FIG. 22) displays the D VD T itle, cove r art and chapter listing. Use the D VD transport cont rols to play any selected D VD or chapter, and to monitor the status of the playback. Press the Escape key on the [...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 22 MAX AOM and AVM Modules PLAYLISTS Page Use the PLA YLISTS page (FIG. 24) to select a custom playlist for playback. Note that custom playlists may contain music, movies (D VD chapters or movie bookmarks) or both. WinMAX Software Refer to the W inMAX MMS Contr ol Softwar e Instruction Manual (av ailable online at www .amx.co[...]

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    MAX-AVM User-Interface 23 M AX AOM and AVM Modules[...]

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    065-004-2 963 6/06 © 2006 AMX. Al l rights reserved. AMX a nd the AMX logo are r egist ered trademarks of AMX. AMX reserves the right to al ter specific ations without notice at any time. It’s Your World - Take Con trol™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 techni[...]