Operation/Reference Guide MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player Document ID: 065-004-2964 Last Revised: 9/06/2006
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Table of Contents Table of Contents MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player ............................................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 2 Supported Resolutions ............................................................................................
Table of Contents MAX-AVP User Interface ..................................................................................21 Overview ................................................................................................................ 21 Playing Local Content (CDs and DVDs) ................................................................... 21 Inserting a DVD or CD................................................................................................... 22 Playback of a Local CD.....
Table of Contents Browse Music by Artist.................................................................................................. 38 Search For Music ........................................................................................................... 39 Music Details Page ........................................................................................................ 40 Working With Playlists ..........................................................................................
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MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player Overview 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 Products may only use the Products in connection with materials legally owned or licensed by such user and only to the extent such ownership or license rights permit such use. The MAX-AVP (FIG.
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player Use the included hand-held IR remote controller to control the AVP, and navigate the MAX-AVP UserInterface to select server-based media content (CDs and DVDs) for playback, as well as configure the AVP. For details on the remote controller and the built-in User-Interface: Refer to the MAX-AVP Remote Controller section on page 17. Refer to the MAX-AVP User Interface section on page 21. Product Specifications MAX-AVP (FG2178-51) Specifications Power: • 13.5 VDC 4.
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player MAX-AVP (FG2178-51) Specifications (Cont.
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player Supported Resolutions MAX-AVP Supported Resolutions Mode Name Resolution Outputs NTSC (M) 525 line (480vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, standard NTSC • Composite • Component • HDMI NTSC (M) Japan 525 line (480 vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, NTSC with Japanese black-level • Composite • Component • HDMI PAL (BG) 625 line (576 vis), 50 Hz, Interlaced, standard PAL • Composite • Component • HDMI PAL M 525 line (480 vis), 60 Hz, Interlaced, NTSC framing with PAL color • Composite • Co
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player Media Playback When a DVD (or CD) is inserted into the local drive, the AVP works like a stand-alone DVD player. It displays the DVD menu on the video output device. There are two ways to control the AVP: Use the handheld IR Remote Control (included) to navigate the MAX User Interface and DVD menus. Refer to the MAX-AVP Remote Controller section on page 17 for details on the remote controller (including IR Code descriptions).
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player 3. Locate your local copy of the ISO file and choose to record a new disc from a disc image (ISO image) to a new blank media (CD-R/CD-RW recommended). Do not burn a "data disc". Do not drag and drop the ISO file. The final disc image should contain a directory of multiple files rather and a single ISO file on the disc. 4. Once the new media has been created, insert it into the MAX-AVP and cycle power to the unit.
Installation Installation Overview 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 outputs on the AVP (Analog R/L or Coaxial) to an audio amplifier. 2.
Installation Adding the AVP to a MAX System There are two procedures involved in adding the MAX-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.
Installation Step Two: Connecting the AVP to a MAX-HT Server and Display Device Be sure to power up the MAX-HT 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.
Installation Screensaver Operation Screensaver timeout is a parameter that is set through the setup pages. The default setting is 30 minutes. The screensaver countdown is reset by reception of any IR code from the Remote Controller. The screensaver is disabled when video playback is active and not paused. If the screensaver timeout is set to 0, the screensaver is disabled.
Installation 9. If a disc is in the local drive, MENU will invoke the DVD Menu. Troubleshooting Ethernet Communications In case of Ethernet communications problems, check the following: The Link (L) LED next to the Ethernet port should be on (FIG. 2). If not, check your cables and connectors. Connect a display device to the AVP to view the Configuration Page for the IP settings (IP Address and Subnet Mask), and verify that these settings are appropriate for your network configuration.
Installation 4. Carefully remove the top of the chassis. The rack-ears will mount to the sides of the top section of the chassis. 5. Insert the four mounting posts on the rack-ear into a matching set of holes on the chassis, with the rack-mounting holes on the rack ears facing forward and away from the chassis (FIG. 5). Insert the 4 mounting posts on the rack-ears into a matching set of holes on the chassis MAX-AVP chassis (top section - top view) front Rack-ear Side panel of chassis FIG.
Installation Secure the rack-ears to the inside of the chassis front FIG. 7 Secure the rack-ears to the inside of the chassis 8. Put the chassis sections back together and secure the two sections with the four screws removed earlier. 9. Remove the "feet" from the bottom of the unit. Each foot is secured to the chassis with a single screw. Keep the feet and screws for further use. Once the rack-ears have been installed, the AVP can be mounted into the equipment rack.
Installation IMPORTANT NOTE! Because of limitations specific to HDMI video output, the HDMI-to-DVI conversion cable is not suitable for viewing DVDs containing copyrighted content. This includes most commercial DVDs. You can use the HDMI-to-DVI conversion cable to configure a MAX-AVP, but not to view content played on the AVP. To view content played on the AVP, connect the AVP to an actual HDMI display device. Refer to the MAX-AVP documentation for instructions on using the AVP to playback media.
Changing the DVD Region Code Setting Changing the DVD Region Code Setting Overview All DVD players and most DVD discs are labeled for operation within a specific geographical region in the world. This is know as a Region Code. DVD discs are encoded for a specific region, and must match the region code of the physical DVD drive to be played. Region code recognition only applies to the physical DVD disc and the physical DVDROM drive. For example, the U.S. is in Region 1.
Changing the DVD Region Code Setting DVD Regions (1-6) The following table lists the six international DVD Region Codes used by all DVD-ROMs: • REGION 1: USA, Canada • REGION 2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, Greenland • REGION 3: S.
MAX-AVP Remote Controller MAX-AVP Remote Controller Overview The buttons on the MAX-AVP hand-held IR remote controller (FIG.
MAX-AVP Remote Controller MAX-AVP Remote IR Codes MAX-AVP Remote IR Codes Remote Key Playback Function GUI Function POWER Toggle standby on/off (stops playback if active). Toggle standby on/off Refer to the Standby Mode section on page 10 for details.
MAX-AVP Remote Controller MAX-AVP Remote IR Codes (Cont.) Remote Key Playback Function GUI Function 6mno Input numerical data to decoder (must hit ENTER or SELECT to input number) – action depends on content. Input alpha-numerical data to a dialog. 7pqrs Input numerical data to decoder (must hit ENTER or SELECT to input number) – action depends on content. Input alpha-numerical data to a dialog.
MAX-AVP Remote Controller Extra IR Codes These IR codes are provided for convenience for use by other AMX controls.
MAX-AVP User Interface MAX-AVP User Interface Overview When the AVP is first powered up, via the power switch on the rear panel, the first screen displayed is the MAX-AVP Startup screen. Allow the AVP a minute to boot up and load its system software. Once the AVP is ready to use, the main splash screen (FIG. 1) is displayed. At this point, you can either insert a CD or DVD for playback, or access content stored on the MAX Server. FIG.
MAX-AVP User Interface Inserting a DVD or CD Insert the disc, label-side up, in to the loading slot on the front of the AVP. When the disc is almost fully inserted, the player pulls it into the drive and automatically starts playback. For CDs, the first track is played For DVDs the disc menu is displayed Discs must be clean and without any labels or debris that could come off during playback.
MAX-AVP User Interface Random Play Press the RANDOM button to play the tracks on this CD in random order. The current Random Play setting is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner of the screen (FIG. 3): FIG. 3 Random Play and Normal Play icons Press RANDOM one time to initiate randomized playback, as indicated by the icon. Press RANDOM again to return to normal (sorted) playback. CD Playback Display Screen Press the DISPLAY button while playing a CD to toggle the CD Playback Screen (FIG. 4).
MAX-AVP User Interface Playback of a Local DVD For DVD playback, the AVP’s on-screen display shows the DVD disc menu. Use the transport controls on the remote controller to Play, Stop and Pause playback; and use the Arrow buttons to navigate through the options on the DVD Menu. Note that you can initiate playback either via the options on the DVD Menu or by pressing PLAY on the remote controller.
MAX-AVP User Interface Repeating Individual Chapters or the Entire Movie Press the REPEAT button to toggle through the three Repeat options that can be used with DVDs. The current Repeat setting is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner of the screen (FIG. 5): FIG. 5 Repeat DVD Chapter, Title, and No Repeat icons Press REPEAT one time to repeat the current chapter, as indicated by the icon. Press REPEAT again to repeat the entire movie. Press REPEAT again to return to normal playback (no repeat).
MAX-AVP User Interface Subtitles Most DVDs support subtitles in at least one language, and many feature multiple language subtitles. Press the SUBTITLE button one time to turn on subtitles (in their default language). Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to scroll through any additional language options supported by the DVD. You can see the different Subtitles options as you scroll through them on the Display screen (press DISPLAY, then press SUBTITLE repeatedly to view each available subtitle option (FIG. 8) : FIG.
MAX-AVP User Interface Subtitle Setting: Indicates the current subtitle setting. Highlight and select this item to scroll through the supported subtitle settings for this disc. Audio Setting: Indicates the current audio setting. Highlight and select this item to scroll through the supported audio settings for this disc. Angle Setting: Indicates the current angle setting. Highlight and select this item to scroll through the supported angle selections for this disc.
MAX-AVP User Interface MAX Server Pages – Movie Options Highlight Movie on the main screen to access the following options for accessing DVD content on the MAX server (FIG. 12): FIG. 12 Main Page - Movie Options Title: This option allows you to browse all DVDs on the MAX server, by movie title. See the Browse For Movies section on page 28 for details. Genre: This option allows you to browse for DVDs by genre. See the Browse Movies by Genre section on page 29 for details.
MAX-AVP User Interface FIG. 13 Movie Title Browse screen SELECT, ENTER or PLAY often share the same functionality. For example, with Play selected on-screen, you would get the same results if you pressed either SELECT, ENTER or PLAY on the remote controller. Browse Movies by Genre 1. Press MAX to access the Main MAX Screen. 2. Highlight and select Movies, then select Genre to access the Movie Genre Select screen (FIG. 14), to browse a list of all movie Genres currently on the MAX server.
MAX-AVP User Interface 3. Scroll through the list to highlight a genre you want to browse, and press SELECT to select the highlighted genre. This selection invokes the Movie Title Browse screen (FIG. 13), listing all movies included in the selected genre. You can sort the list by Genre, Discs or Time by highlighting and selecting any one of the column headings. Use the SKIP/SCROLL (+ / -) buttons to page through large lists (as opposed to scrolling through each item in the list individually). 4.
MAX-AVP User Interface Search For Movies 1. Press MAX to access the Main MAX Screen. 2. Highlight and select Movies, then select Search to access the Movie Search screen (FIG. 16). FIG. 16 Movie Search screen The buttons along the top of this screen indicate the different types of searches that you can do: Title: This searches the DVD titles for a partial match. Actor: Searches the Actors portion of the movie details for a partial match.
MAX-AVP User Interface FIG. 17 Text Entry Field 4. Use the alpha-numeric keypad on the remote controller to enter a search string, and press ENTER to search. The keypad on the remote controller works like most cell-phone keypads: Press the button once to type the first letter of that button (“A” on the “ABC” / #2 button). Press the button again to type the next letter for that button (“B”), and so on. Watch the text entry field as you enter letters to verify that you are entering the characters correctly.
MAX-AVP User Interface Movie Details Page When you select a movie title in the Browse, Genre, Cover or Search Movies pages, the Movie Details page is displayed, providing detailed information on the movie, as well as cover art (FIG. 18). FIG. 18 Movie Details page There are several options along the bottom of the page: Plot: Select to display a synopsis of the movie’s plot. Playlist Add: Select to add individual chapters from the DVD, or the entire movie to a Playlist.
MAX-AVP User Interface Creating Bookmarks 1. While a DVD is playing, press the MARKER button on the remote controller to place a bookmark at the point in the movie that you want to bookmark. This action pauses the movie and invokes the Create Bookmark dialog, indicating the movie, Chapter (#), media type (DVD_VIDEO), and the time stamp of its position in the movie (FIG. 19): FIG. 19 Create Bookmark dialog 2. Highlight Save, and press SELECT or ENTER to save this bookmark.
MAX-AVP User Interface Additional Notes Regarding DVD Content Not all functions supported by the MAX-AVP are available or allowed by all DVD content. For example, even if a DVD shows 3 available languages, you may not be able to change the language using the AUDIO button on the AVP’s no-screen display. When such a feature is non-selectable, it can usually be set via the DVD’s menu (accessed via the MENU button or TITLE button on the remote controller).
MAX-AVP User Interface Artist: This option allows you to browse CDs by artist name. See the Browse Music by Artist section on page 38 for details. Search: This option allows you to search for CDs by Title or Artist. See the Search For Music section on page 39 for details. Browse For Music 1. Press MAX to access the Main MAX Screen. 2. Highlight and select Music, then select Browse to access the Music Album Title Browse screen (FIG. 22), to browse the entire list of CDs currently on the MAX server.
MAX-AVP User Interface Browse Music by Genre 1. Press MAX to access the Main MAX Screen. 2. Highlight and select Music, then select Genre to access the Music Genre Select screen (FIG. 23), to browse a list of all music Genres currently on the MAX server. Each entry in the Genre list indicates the Genre Name, the number of Discs included in each, and the total running time for each Genre (if all CDs in the Genre were played in sequence). FIG. 23 Music Genre Select screen 3.
MAX-AVP User Interface Browse Music by Cover 1. Press MAX to access the Main MAX Screen. 2. Highlight and select Music, then select Cover to access the Music Genre Select screen (FIG. 23 on page 37), to browse a list of music Genres currently on the MAX server. 3. Scroll through the Genre list to highlight a genre you want to browse by cover art, and press SELECT to make the selection. This selection invokes the Music Cover Art Browse screen (FIG.
MAX-AVP User Interface FIG. 25 Music Artist Select screen 4. Scroll through the list to highlight the CD that you want to play, and press SELECT to select the title, and open the Music Details screen for that CD. The Music Details screen displays detailed information on the CD. The options on the Music Details screen are described in the Music Details Page section on page 40. 5.
MAX-AVP User Interface Title: This searches the CD titles for a partial match. Artist: Searches the Artists portion of the music details for a partial match. Search operations depend on the detailed information that was entered for each disc (either via WinMAX or BulkRipper). If a CD was added to the MAX server with incomplete details, then it might not be found via certain search types. 3. Highlight and select the desired search type, and press SELECT to invoke the text entry field. 4.
MAX-AVP User Interface Playlist Add: Select to add individual tracks from the CD, or the entire CD to a Playlist. Refer to the Working With Playlists section on page 41 for details. Play: Select to initiate playback of the entire CD. Alternatively, you can highlight an individual track in the Track list and press SELECT to begin playback of the CD, starting with the selected track. To exit the Music Details page, press RETURN on the remote control.
MAX-AVP User Interface Creating an Audio Playlist To add individual tracks from a CD: Select a CD and open the Music Details page (FIG. 29). 1. Highlight and select Playlist Add. This action adds selection checkboxes to the track list (FIG. 29). FIG. 29 Music Details page - Playlist Add mode 2. Highlight and select the tracks that you want to add to the Playlist. The checkboxes along the right side of the list indicate which tracks have been selected for inclusion on the Playlist. 3.
MAX-AVP User Interface Creating a New Playlist 1. In the Music Playlist page, highlight and select the top entry – [CREATE NEW PLAYLIST]. This action invokes the Playlist Details page (FIG. 31): FIG. 31 Playlist Details page 2. Use the options on this page to Delete items from the Playlist, Reorder the items, Rename the Playlist, or Delete the entire Playlist. These options are described in the following subsections. Highlight and Select PLAY to playback the list in the order that is displayed.
MAX-AVP User Interface Editing Playlists Use the options along the bottom of the Playlist Details page to edit and delete Playlists: Renaming Playlists When a new Playlist is created (see the Creating a New Playlist section on page 43), it is given a default name: “Playlist ##”, indicating the number of Playlists created previously. For example, if you already have 20 Playlists saved, when you create new Playlist it will be automatically be named “Playlist 21”.
MAX-AVP User Interface Reorder Items in a Playlist 1. Select Playlists from the main MAX page, and select Mixed, Video or Audio to locate the Playlist that you want to edit. 2. Highlight and select the Playlist that you want to edit. This invokes the Playlist Details page. 3. Highlight and select Reorder from the options along the bottom of the page. 4. Highlight an item in the Playlist that you want to move to a different place in the list, and press SELECT on the remote controller. 5.
MAX-AVP User Interface Recalling Playlists for Playback Playing an Entire Playlist 1. Select Playlist from the main MAX page, and select Mixed, Video or Audio to locate the Playlist that you want to edit. 2. Highlight and select the Playlist that you want to playback. This invokes the Playlist Details page. 3. Highlight and select Play from the options along the bottom of the page to begin playback. Playing an Individual Item in a Playlist 1.
MAX-AVP User Interface FIG. 33 Entering Setup Pages 2. Highlight OK, and press SELECT to open the Setup Pages – Settings tab (default view). Setup Page – Settings tab The options on the Settings tab are described below (FIG. 34): FIG.
MAX-AVP User Interface PAL M PAL 60 480p59 576p50 Display Aspect Ratio: Press SELECT to set the aspect ratio for the display device: Widescreen = 16 x 9 Standard = 4 x 3 Digital Audio: Press SELECT to set the format of audio sent via the S/PDIF digital connection PCM or Bitstream (DD/DTS)). PCM of no decoder is present in the attached device, Bitstream if a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is present.
MAX-AVP User Interface Setup Page – Tuning tab Use the options in the Tuning tab (FIG. 35) to set the volume level for stereo analog outputs (Volume), and fine-tune video output (Brightness, Contrast Saturation). FIG. 35 Setup Page - Tuning tab Select one of the four tabs, and use the Up/Down arrow buttons to adjust the selected setting. Select the double arrow to make quick adjustments by pressing SELECT. Select the single arrow to make fine adjustments by pressing SELECT.
MAX-AVP User Interface FIG. 37 Locale tab - Region Control The current region code setting is indicated in the text field (default = region 1 – N. America). The region code setting can be changed up to four times. The number of region code changes that are still allowed on this AVP is indicated beneath the text box. Refer to the Changing the DVD Region Code Setting section on page 15 for instructions on changing the DVD Region Code setting for the AVP’s internal DVD drive.
MAX-AVP User Interface DVD Language Codes The MAX-AVP supports the following languages and language codes: DVD Language Codes Language Code Language Code 1. Abkhazian AB 69. Lithuanian LT 2. Afar AA 70. Macedonian MK 3. Afrikaans AF 71. Malagasy MG 4. Albanian SQ 72. Malay MS 5. Amharic, Ameharic AM 73. Malayalam ML 6. Arabic AR 74. Maltese MT 7. Armenian HY 75. Maori MI 8. Assamese AS 76. Marathi MR 9. Aymara AY 77. Moldavian MO 10. Azerbaijani AZ 78.
MAX-AVP User Interface DVD Language Codes (Cont.) 52 Language Code Language Code 42. Guarani GN 110. Sundanese SU 43. Gujarati GU 111. Swahili SW 44. Hausa HA 112. Svenska (Swedish) SV 45. Hebrew IW 113. Tagalog TL 46. Hindi HI 114. Tajik TG 47. Hungarian HU 115. Tatar TT 48. Islenka (Icelandic) IS 116. Tamil TA 49. Indonesian IN 117. Telugu TE 50. Interlingua IA 118. Thai TH 51. Interlingue IE 119. Tibetian BO 52. Inupiak IK 120. Tigrinya TI 53.
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