AMX MAX-IMS Series User manual

Installation Guide
MAX-IMS Integrated Music Server
MAX-IMS Integrated Music Server
The MAX-IMS Integrated Music Server (FIG. 1) stores and manages your entire CD
collection. Audio is stored at the highest standard of sound possible through native CD
quality. The MAX-IMS preserves the depth and dynamics of the original media by only
recording true CD-quality files. The MAX-IMS allows you to efficiently manage a large
CD collection, quickly search and select titles and tracks, and sort information by
genre, title, and other specified categories.
The MAX-IMS is available with either 2 or 4 audio output channels, and in four storage
capacities (500, 1,000, 1,500 or 2,500 CDs), as described in the following table:
Note: Two units can be joined together to allow for greater capacity and more outputs
(up to eight output channels total). Contact AMX Technical Support for details.
Product Specifications
Connecting the MAX-IMS to Your PC via WinMAX
Use the WinMAX software application (available for download from www.amx.com) to
establish initial communications with the IMS server. You should install the WinMAX
application before connecting the IMS 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 IMS to your PC
1. If its not already installed, load the WinMAX application on your PC.
If you intend to connect to the IMS via a LAN connection, verify that the PC is
communicating properly with the network.
2. Connect the audio outputs to a power amplifier - use a coaxial cable for digital
audio out) or RCA cables for analog audio out.
3. Use an RJ-45 twisted pair cable to connect the Ethernet port on the IMS to the
LAN that your PC is on.
Alternatively, you can connect the PC directly to the IMS’s Ethernet port using an
Ethernet crossover cable.
Note: Optionally, at this point you can connect the Backup Storage Module
(BSM) to the network using an Ethernet cable, or directly to the IMS using an
Ethernet crossover cable. Refer to the Backup Storage Module (BSM) Installa-
tion Guide (available on www.amx.com) for additional details on the MAX-BSM.
4. Connect the supplied power cable, and turn on the power switch. (allow up to
one minute for the IMS to boot up).
Establishing Communication via WinMAX
Once the IMS server has booted up, launch the WinMAX software on your PC. When
the WinMAX application is launched, the first thing that happens is that the program
attempts to establish communication with the IMS server.
The default IP address of the server is 192.168.1.30. If this hasn’t been changed, the
WinMAX program should launch successfully.
If You Don’t Connect
If you receive an error when you launch WinMAX indicating that you have not
connected to the IMS server, click OK to close any error messages that occur, and
WinMAX will launch. In this situation, the application opens to the System Information
tab by default, where you will specify the IP Address of the IMS server:
FIG. 1 MAX-IMS Integrated Music Server (front and rear views)
MAX-IMS Specifications
Available
Models:
• MAX-IMS500-2: 500 CDs, 2 audio output channels (FG2177-02)
• MAX-IMS500-4: 500 CDs, 4 audio output channels (FG2177-04)
• MAX-IMS1000-2: 1,000 CDs, 2 audio output channels (FG2177-06)
• MAX-IMS1000-4: 1,000 CDs, 4 audio output channels (FG2177-08)
• MAX-IMS1500-2: 1,500 CDs, 2 audio output channels (FG2177-10)
• MAX-IMS1500-4: 1,500 CDs, 4 audio output channels (FG2177-12)
• MAX-IMS2500-2: 2,500 CDs, 2 audio output channels (FG2177-14)
• MAX-IMS2500-4: 2,500 CDs, 4 audio output channels (FG2177-16)
Power: • 110-240VAC 50/60 Hz (auto-sensing)
• 150 WATTS
Audio
Specifications:
• 24-bit D/A conversion, 128X over sampling
• 48kHz sampling rate
• Output level -10dBV nominal
• Signal to Noise Ratio 110db A-weighted
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Dynamic Range: 110dB
Front Panel
Components:
• Blue power LED (indicates that the unit is On).
• Power Switch
• CD-RW tray
Rear Panel
Connectors:
• Power Cable connector: EEC connector for AC power cable (supplied).
• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports: Allows you to connect a keyboard and
mouse, to use the MAX-IMS built in interface.
• 15-pin VGA port: Allows you to connect a VGA monitor, to use the MAX-
IMS built in interface.
• Ethernet port: RJ-45 Ethernet port provides 10/100 network connectivity
between the MAX-IMS and the NetLinx Master or PC.
• USB ports: not used.
• Parallel port: not used.
• Video Out: not used.
• S-Video Out: not used.
• RS-232 port: 9-pin (DB-9)
• Mic In/Line Out/Line In: not used
• Audio Outputs:
- Digital (D) output (coax)
- Stereo (L/R) analog outputs (RCA).
Dimensions (HWD): • 1.75” x 19” x 18.50” (4.45 cm x 48.26 cm x 46.99 cm)
•1RU
CD tray
Power switch
Power LED
Power
connector Ethernet
RS-232
Output 2 digital
Output 2 right
Output 2 left
Output 1 digital
Output 1 right
Output 1 left
Note: Connectors that are unlabeled in
this illustration are not used.
PS/2 Mouse port
PS/2 Keyboard port
VGA port
for use with the
built-in interface
MAX-IMS Specifications (Cont.)
Weight: • MAX-IMS500-2/4 – 19lbs (8.61kg)
• MAX-IMS1000-2/4 – 21lbs (9.52kg)
• MAX-IMS1500-2/4 – 23lbs (10.43kg)
• MAX-IMS2500-2/4 – 24lbs (10.88kg)
Included
Accessories: • Power Cable
Optional
Accessories:
• MAX-BSM Backup Storage Module
Note: The MAX-BSM is available in four models, each with different
storage capacities to match the storage capacity of the source IMS
server. Refer to the MAX-BSM Backup Storage Module Installation Guide
for details.
FIG. 2 Connecting the MAX-IMS to your PC
Connect the audio outputs (digital or analog) to a power amplifier
2
Connect the Ethernet port to your PC
(either directly or through a LAN connection)
Plug in the power cable
3
1
Switch power on (Power switch is on front panel)
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1. Type 192.168.1.30 into the field labeled Server’s IP Address or URL.
2. Click on the disk icon next to the text-entry field to save this configuration. The
blank fields should fill in momentarily, indicating that the IMS server has been
recognized.
Using the WinMAX Software
WinMAX is a software program provided by AMX to enable control of MAX-IMS (and
MAX-MMS) servers from any Windows PC. The PC must be connected to the Server
directly or via a network. Multiple PCs running WinMAX may control the Server
simultaneously. It is recommended that WinMAX be used to establish initial
communications with the Server.
When used with the MAX-IMS, the WinMAX application is divided into 3 distinct
sections each with its own screen. Each screen is accessible by clicking on the
appropriate tab at the top of the screen. The 3 screens are Music, Record and
System Information:
Note: Refer to the WinMAX Instruction Manual (available online from www.amx.com)
for detailed instructions on using WinMAX to record, load, manage and play music.
Troubleshooting Ethernet Communications Problems
•The Link (L) LED next to the Ethernet port should be on (FIG. 3). If not, check
your cables and connectors.
• If you are connecting to the IMS server via a direct connection with a PC (using
a crossover Ethernet cable), be sure that the IP Address of the Network card in
your PC is in the same range as the IMS server, but not the same as the IMS
server. For example a network card setting of 192.168.1.31 will work with the
default IMS IP address of 192.168.1.30.
• 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 configura-
tion. Consult your network administrator for help with this.
Automatic Updates
The MAX-IMS will receive periodic updates for the System Software and internal CD
Information Database. The IP Settings (Gateway and Primary DNS) in the WinMAX
Server Configuration screen must be set correctly. To prepare your IMS server for
automatic updates:
1. Connect your PC to the Internet and open the WinMAX software.
2. Go to a MS-DOS Command Prompt on your PC and type ipconfig /all then
press Enter. Note the Default Gateway and first DNS Server settings.
3. In the System Information tab, click the Server Configuration button to access
the Server Configuration dialog.
4. Copy the Default Gateway and first DNS Server settings (from step 2) into the
Gateway and Primary DNS fields in the IP Settings section of the Server Con-
figuration dialog.
5. Press Save Configuration. The server is now ready for auto-updates.
MAX-IMS User Interface
The MAX-IMS user-interface provides the ability to control the IMS and access the
music library to the end-user. It is intuitive in design and simple to use. The IMS User
Interface consists of several primary pages (or screens):
GENRE Page
Upon powering up the MAX-IMS, the GENRE page (FIG. 4) is the first screen you
see. This page can also accessed at any time by clicking on the GENRE option. Use
the options in this page to view a list of music genres. To the left of the Genre title is
the number of songs it contains, and the total play time.
• Double-click on a genre to view the CD titles contained in that genre.
• Double-click on a CD title to view the tracks on that CD in the Music Playback
Page (FIG. 7), and automatically begin playing the first song on the CD.
SEARCH Page
Click on the SEARCH option to open the Search Page (FIG. 5). Use the on-screen
keyboard on this page to search for music by Artist name, CD Title or Genre. As you
enter a search string in the search for field, the Artist, Title and Genre lists are
sorted to indicate the best match.
Click on an Artist/Title/Genre in the list to view the tracks contained on that CD (in the
Music Playback Page - see FIG. 7), and begin playback of the first song on the CD.
PLAYLISTS Page
Click on the PLAYLISTS option to open the Playlists Page (FIG. 6), where you can
select a playlist to listen to.
Click on a playlist to view the tracks contained in that playlist (in the Music Playback
Page - see FIG. 7), and begin playback of the playlist.
Music Playback Page
Double-click on any song in a Genre, CD tracklist or Playlist to access the Music
Playback Page (FIG. 7) and begin playback. Playback can be managed via the
Transport Control Bar. The Status Bar displays the Artist, Album Title and Song Title,
and indicates how much of the selected CD or song has already played..
Music: The Music screen provides music search and playback facilities as well as
custom play-list management and music database management function-
ality.
Record: The Record screen provides access to the built-in drive for adding media
to your collection and burning your own custom CD’s.
System Information: The System Information screen provides a quick view of system health
and status. A number of troubleshooting tools are available through this
section as well.
FIG. 3 Ethernet port LEDs
A - Activity LED
lights when receiving
Ethernet data packets
L - Link LED
AL
lights (full-on) when the
Ethernet cables are
connected and terminated
correctly
FIG. 4 GENRE Page
FIG. 5 SEARCH Page
FIG. 6 PLAYLISTS Page
FIG. 7 Music Playback Page
Scroll Up/Down
Listing of Genres
Use this on-screen keyboard to
enter a search string in the
Search For field
Click to select an Artist/Title/Genre
from the list and initiate playback
Scroll Up/Down
Scroll Up/Down
Listing of Playlists
Transport Control Bar (Play/Pause, Skip Back, Skip Next, Stop and Repeat)
Status Bar - displays the CD and Song
title that is currently playing, and
indicates how much of the selection has
already played.
Scroll Up/Down
CD Title and tracklist