Installation Guide
MAX-MMS125/200/300/350
MultiMedia Servers
MAX-MMS125/200/300/350 Multimedia Servers
MAX-MMS Multimedia Servers (FIG. 1) utilize the RAID5 disk drive system to keep an
ever expanding library of DVDs and CDs well organized, simple to access, and easy to
use. Video is stored in native DVD quality, which captures the depth, dynamics and
sharpness of the original video. The MAX-MMS series features a robust internal hard
drive system with Terabytes of space and allows you to efficiently manage hundreds of
DVDs/CDs, accommodate single and multi-room video distribution, as well as search
and select chapters, titles and tracks. Each MAX-MMS communicates via Ethernet to
up to eight MAX-AVMs Audio Visual Modules.
The MAX-MMS Multimedia Servers are available in six storage capacities
(125, 200, 300, 350, 400 or 900 DVDs); 25 CDs can be stored in place of 1 DVD.
Refer to the
MAX-MMS400M
and
MAX-MMS900M Installation Guides
(both available
on www.amx.com) for details on the 400- and 900-disc MultiMedia Servers.
Note
: Multiple MAX-MMS units can be joined together for more capacity or more
zones. Contact AMX Technical Support for details.
Product Specifications
Connecting the MAX-MMS to Your PC via WinMAX
Use the WinMAX software application (available for download from www.amx.com) to
establish initial communications with the MMS server. You should install the WinMAX
application before connecting the MMS server to your PC.
Downloading WinMAX from www.amx.com
The WinMAX software application can be downloaded from www.amx.com as a self-
extracting executable. As part of the installation process, it automatically searches for
and replaces older versions of WinMAX. To download WinMAX:
1.
Go to www.amx.com and log in. You must be logged in as a dealer to download
AMX applications.
2.
Go to
Dealers
>
Tech Center
>
Downloadable Files
>
Application Files
.
3.
Scroll down in the list to select WinMAX.
4.
Read the
AMX License Agreement
and click
I Accept
to continue.
5.
In the File Download dialog:
•
Click
Save
to save the WinMAX installation .EXE file to a local drive (or LAN).
•
Click
Open
to begin the installation immediately.
Once installed, by default the program resides in your
Programs
directory.
Note
: For WinMAX to be viewed properly, the resolution of your PC must be set to
1024 x 768
.
Connecting the MMS to your PC and Establishing Communication
1.
If its not already installed, load the WinMAX application on your PC.
If you intend to connect to the MMS via a LAN connection, verify that the PC is
communicating properly with the network.
2.
Use an RJ-45 twisted pair cable to connect the Ethernet port on the MMS to the
LAN that your PC is on. Alternatively, you can connect the PC directly to the
MMS’s Ethernet port using an Ethernet crossover cable.
FIG. 1
MAX-MMS Multimedia Server (MMS125/200/300/350 - front and rear views)
MAX-MMS125/200/300/350 Specifications
Storage capacity (per
model):
• MAX-MMS125 – 125 DVD (3,125 CD) capacity
(FG2178-01
)
• MAX-MMS200 – 200 DVD (5,000 CD) capacity
(FG2178-02
)
• MAX-MMS300 – 300 DVD (7,500 CD) capacity
(FG2178-03
)
• MAX-MMS350 – 350 DVD (8,750 CD) capacity
(FG2178-04
)
Power (auto-sensing):
• 115VAC/10A 60Hz
• 235VAC/5A 50Hz
Audio Specifications:
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Dynamic Range: 110dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB
• D to A Conversion: AKM Semiconductor, 24-bit, 128X oversampling
Front Panel Compo-
nents (open the venti-
lated hinged face-
plate for access):
• Green power LED (indicates that the unit is on)
• DVD/CDRW tray
• Yellow Hard Drive Activity LED
• Power button
• Reset button
Power cable
Power switch
connector
Mouse port
Keyboard port
VGA (DB-15) port
RS-232
10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)
Gigabyte
Ethernet
(to MAX-AVM)
(for troubleshooting only)
(for troubleshooting only)
Faceplate release buttons (lower the hinged faceplate to access the Power and
Reset buttons, LEDs and DVD/CDRW tray).
Note
: All connectors that do not have a callout in this illustration
are unused (see MAX-MMS Specifications table).
MAX-MMS125/200/300/350 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
components:
• Power Supply switch
• Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable.
• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports (for troubleshooting only).
• RS-232 port: 9-pin (DB-9) serial port.
• Parallel port:
not used
.
• Video connector: DB15HD port provides VGA output (for
troubleshooting only).
• 10/100 Ethernet port: RJ-45 Ethernet port provides 10/100 network
connectivity between the MAX-MMS and the NetLinx Master or PC.
• USB ports:
not used
.
• Mic In/Line Out/Line In:
not used.
• RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port: connects to Audio Video Modules (AVMs)
to send media through a Gigabit Ethernet hub (not included).
Dimensions (HWD)
(without rack ears):
• 7” x 16 7/8” x 18 9/16” (17.78 cm x 42.88 cm x 47.51 cm)
• 4 RUs (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)
Weight:
• MAX-MMS125 – 39lbs (17.69kg)
• MAX-MMS200 – 41lbs (18.60kg)
• MAX-MMS300 – 45lbs (20.41kg)
• MAX-MMS350 – 49lbs (22.23kg)
Operating Temp:
0°C (32°F) - 50°C (122°F)
Rel. Humidity:
5% - 95% non-condensing
Included
Accessories:
• Power Cable
• 6’ (1.83m) Ethernet Crossover Cable
• Rack ears
Optional
Accessories:
• MAX-AVM Audio/Video Module
(FG2178-50)
FIG. 2
Connecting the MAX-MMS to your PC
1
Connect the Ethernet port to your PC
(either directly or through a LAN connection)
Plug in the power cable
2
Switch power on
3
To MAX-AVM (Audio Video Module)
Multiple AVM’s require a Gigabit
Ethernet Hub (see Fig. 3)
