AMX MAX-AVP User's Manual
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1. Overview The MAX AVP Audio Video Player FG2178 51 provides standard media playback and control functionality featuring multiple audio and video outputs The MAX AVP functions as a standalone player and as a player for MAX server content FIG 1 Key features include e Plays DVDs and audio CDs from its internal DVD CD player Plays audio and video content over a CAT5 network interface from a MAX HT server Provides A V output in multiple formats Component Video Composite Video SVideo and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides both analog stereo and coaxial digital audio outputs The supported digital audio outputs are Dolby Digital S PDIF Dolby Digital Plus Surround 5 1 7 1 and DTS Surround A Reset button is incorporated into the name plate on the front of the unit IR Receiver and Power Standby LED Disc Eject button Disc slot Power Connector Digital Audio see Specifications table for details Power switch Ethernet to MAX Server Analog Stereo HDMI Component Video oO S Video Sues Composite Video rete FE Setup Key Number is printed on a decal on De E the bottom panel of the AVP je a MAY MAX AVP IR Remote Controller FIG 1 MAX AVP Note Refer to the MAX AVP Audio Video Player Instruction Manual available online at www amx com for additional information including detailed descriptions of the IR Remote Controller and the MAX AVP User Interface Product S2. Interlaced standard NTSC Composite Component HDMI Dimensions HWD without rack ears Mode Name NTSC M NTSC M 525 line 480 vis 60 Hz Interlaced NTSC with Japan Japanese black level PAL BG 625 line 576 vis 50 Hz Interlaced standard PAL PAL M 525 line 480 vis 60 Hz Interlaced NTSC framing with PAL color Composite Component HDMI Composite Component HDMI Composite Component HDMI MAX AVP Supported Resolutions Cont Mode name resonon ue 525 line 480 vis 60 Hz Interlaced NTSC framing Composite with PAL color e Component e HDMI 480i60 525 line 480vis 60 Hz Interlaced standard NTSC e Composite e Component e HDMI 480p59 525 line 480 vis 59 96Hz NTSC Progressive Scan Component e HDMI 576p50 625 line 576 vis 50 Hz PAL Progressive Scan e HDMI HDMI only ATSC DTSC standards for NTSC style systems 59 60 hz modes and PAL style systems 50hz e 720p59 e 1080i50 e 720p60 e 1080i59 e 720p50 e 1080i60 e 1080p50 e 1080p59 e 1080p60 Installation Procedures There are two approaches to installing the MAX AVP either as a standalone DVD player or as a networked component of a MAX system Both methods are described below As a Stand Alone DVD Player The MAX AVP can be installed and used as a stand alone DVD player in which case it behaves like any other consumer level A V component and offers several A V output options 1 Connect one of the two audio
3. outputs R L RCA connectors Left White Right Red Coaxial digital Audio output RCA connector Orange Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage temperature 45 to 85 C 49 to 185 F Operating relative humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Intended for indoor use only 2 x 17 x 12 44 50 67 mm x 431 80 mm x 316 10 mm e 1 RU mounts in a standard 19 equipment rack Weight 10 10 Ibs 4 58 kg Included Accessories e AMX PS4 4 Power Supply FG423 44 e Handheld IR Remote Controller FG2178 53 e Audio Video Cables one of each HDMI cable 6 5 2 0m FG10 2178 05 Component Video cable 6 1 82m FG10 2178 05 S Video cable 6 1 82m FG10 2178 01 Composite Video cable 6 1 82m FG10 2178 04 e Rackmount brackets set of 2 FG62 2178 46 Other AMX Equipment e NXA ENET24 Managed Ethernet Switch FG2178 60 Certifications e FCC CE Class B e EN60950 Trademark e HDMI and High Definition Multimedia Interface are Acknowledgements trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc Minimum Firmware 1 00 15 or greater version MAX AVP Supported Resolutions 525 line 480vis 60 Hz
4. erver Configuration options in the WinMAX software application available for download at www amx com to add AVPs to the server Note The process for adding AVPs to the MAX HT server is identical to adding AVMs AVPs are added as AVMs in the Add Output Modules admin menu 1 Open the System Information tab in WinMAX and click on the Server Configuration button to access the MAX Admin menu 2 Go to Output Module Setup gt Add Output Module gt AVM to access the Enter Output Number dialog 3 In the Enter Output Number field enter an available server output zone number range 1 33 Click OK to proceed Note The server will not allow you to assign an output to an output zone that is already in use To determine which server outputs are already being used select View from the Output Module Setup menu For full warranty information refer to the AMX Instruction Manual s associated with your Product s 10 08 e If other output modules AOM AVM or AVP have already been added to the server then assign the AVP to the next available output e Note that AVPs take only one output on the MAX HT server 4 In the Enter Serial Number field enter the Key number of the AVP you are adding to the system in the text box The Key number is printed on a decal located on the bottom panel of the AVP The Key number is also indicated on the AVP s Setup page press SETUP on the remote controller to access the MAX AVP Setup Page and select t
5. he System tab 5 The system will notify you that the module has been added to the system Click OK to return to the Output Module Setup menu Once the module has been added select View from the Output Module Setup menu The module you just added should appear in the list of Installed Output Modules AVP modules are listed by MMS output zone number assignment Key and IP address Step Two Connecting the AVP to a MAX HT Server and Display Device Note Be sure to power up the server before applying power to the MAX AVP 1 Use audio cables not included to connect to the audio output on the AVP to an audio amplifier 2 Use one of the four video cables HDMI Component Video S Video or Composite to connect to the video output on the AVP to the display device 3 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the AVP s Ethernet port to a Gigabit Ethernet switch 4 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Gigabit switch to the A V OUT connector on the MAX HT server 5 Connect the AVP s included power supply 6 Turn on the power switch on rear panel and allow up to one minute for the AVP to initialize Region Code Settings Note that for DVDs the region code of the DVD disc must match the region code setting on the internal DVD drive on the AVP By default AVP units are set to Region Code 1 Use the Region Control options on the Setup Page Locale tab FIG 3 to change the DVD region code setting on the MAX AVP Current DVD Regi
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7. on Code setting Default 1 N America Region Control egion 4 region changes remain Note The Region Code Setting can only be changed a total of 4 times from the factory default setting Number of region code changes still allowed FIG 3 Setup Page Locale tab Region Control setting 1 Press SETUP on the remote controller to access the MAX AVP Setup Page and select the Locale tab 2 Highlight DVD Region and press SELECT on the remote controller to scroll through the different region codes displayed in the text field until you see the region that you want to set the AVP to 3 Highlight and select Set Region The system prompts you to verify this action and reminds you of the number of region code changes still allowed 4 Highlight and select Accept to change the region code or Cancel to return to the Setup Page Locale tab without changing the region code Troubleshooting If the unit requires resetting try the following e A Reset button is incorporated into the name plate on the front of the unit e If the unit loses network connectivity or the unit needs to be reset for any reason such as after a firmware upgrade lightly press and release the Reset button Notice MAX Products are not designed or intended to and may not be used to violate anyone s copyright or other intellectual property rights Each user of the MAX Products may only use the Products in connection with materials lega
8. outputs on the AVP Analog R L or Coaxial to an audio amplifier 2 Connect one of the four video outputs HDMI Component S Video or Composite on the AVP to a display device As a Networked Component of a MAX System e MMS servers communicate via Ethernet to up to 25 MAX AVM Audio Video Modules and or MAX AVP Audio Video Players e Multiple AVMs and or AVPs require a Gigabit Ethernet switch not included as indicated in FIG 2 MAX AVP MAX AVP MAX AVP PEG ceadha Tem casica Team Gesse 10 100 10 100 MAX AVP acid t am Cead Ea ETHERNET CONTROL GB 10 100 Gigabit Ethernet 4 Switch ae _ 10 100 MAX HT Server AN OUT GB ta 2 rear panel Wael Oo aimee connectors 10 100 ii re 10 100 10 100 ia j i E D EA 0 g cou a oo a MAX AVM MAX AVM MAX AVM FIG 2 Example installation using multiple MAX AVPs and AVMs Adding the AVP to a MAX System There are two procedures involved in adding the AVP to a MAX system IMPORTANT MAX HT Servers require a 24 hour initialization period This simply entails powering up the server and letting it charge and initiate for 24 hours before use Failure to allow this initialization to complete may cause performance problems during media playback Step One Installing the MAX AVP Key In the MAX HT Server In order for the AVP s in the system to be recognized by the MAX HT server they must each be added to the system Use the S
9. pecifications MAX AVP FG2178 51 Specifications Power e 13 5 VDC 4 4A external power supply included e 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz C S DC e Current 0 94 0 74 e Watt 12 502 9 82 AC Current 0 125 0 101 e Watt 14 925 12 0594 Supported media types e DVD e DVD R R RW RW e Audio CD e MPEG 2 MP ML e AC3 audio e MP3 audio e LPCM audio e PCM audio e MPEG2 Layer 2 audio e FLAC audio Video outputs e Composite video e RGB Component video e S Video e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Video broadcast standards e NTSC e PAL Supported Aspect Ratios e 4 3 Pan amp Scan full screen e 4 3 Letterbox e 16 9 Widescreen Supported formats Installation Guide MAX AVP Audio Video Player MAX AVP Specifications Cont Audio Outputs Digital Dolby Digital S PDIF Dolby Digital Plus Surround 5 1 7 1 DTS Digital Surround Analog stereo IR Receiver and Power Standby LED CD DVD ROM drive slot Disc Eject button Reset button doubles as the name plate Front Panel Components Rear Panel Connectors 1 4 DC power connector Power Switch Ethernet port RJ 45 Ethernet port provides 10 100 network connectivity between the AVP and the MAX server HDMI output 19 pin HDMI cable connector Component Video output 3 RCA connectors Green Blue Red S Video output Mini Din4 port Composite Video output RCA connector Yellow Analog Audio
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