AMX HT12 - Manual

Installation Guide

MAX-HT Home Theater Servers (HT04/HT12)

MAX-HT04 & MAX-HT12 Home Theater Servers

The MAX-HT Home Theater Servers (FIG. 1) feature a robust internal hard drive
system that allows you to efficiently manage hundreds of DVDs and CDs. There are
two models of HT servers available, with different storage capacities:

•

MAX-HT04 (

FG 2178 - 14

)

•

MAX-HT12 (

FG 2178 - 15

)

MAX-HT Servers support multiple MAX-AVP Audio-Video Players and/or MAX-AVM
Audio/Video modules via Ethernet (up to 25 total), and up to 2 MAX-AOM Audio-Only
modules via USB.

Product Specifications

Related Documents

The following AMX documents provide additional information on the HT Servers and
related devices, and are available online at www.amx.com:

•

Refer to the

WinMAX Software

manual

for details on using WinMAX to add/

remove DVD/CD content on the server, and control playback.

•

Refer to the

MDL-200 Multi-Disc Loader System

manual

for details on using the

MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System to bulk-load large numbers of discs to the
server.

•

Refer to the

MAX Servers

manual

for additional device information and configu-

ration instructions for MAX servers, including instructions on rack-mounting,
changing the region code setting on the server’s internal DVD drive and a full
description of the options in the MAX Admin Menu.

•

Refer to the MAX-AOM, MAX-AVM and MAX-AVP Installation Guides and

Instruction Manuals for detailed product information.

•

Refer to the

Setting Up a 4-Zone MAX-HT System

manual for a step-by-step

description of how to set up a 4-Zone HT system with 4 MAX-AVPs and 1 MAX-
AOM.

Initial Setup and Configuration

The following sections describe the basic process of setting up a MAX-HT server and
making the configurations required to get the server up and running with one or more
MAX-AVP Audio/Video Players, MAX-AVM Audio/Video Modules and/or MAX-AOM
Audio-Only (USB) modules.
Follow the directions outlined below, and refer to FIG. 1 for the location and orientation
of the connectors mentioned in these steps.

Network Segment Layout for MAX-HT Servers

It is required that the

control

(ETHERNET CONTROL) segment of the network is kept

separated from the (switched)

content delivery

(A/V OUT) segment, as indicated

below.

Note

: Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. Before touching the MAX-HT,

discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by touching a grounded
metal object.

FIG. 1

MAX-HT04/HT12 Home Theater Servers (Rear Panel Components)

MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications

Device Models:

•

MAX-HT04 (FG 2178-14)

•

MAX-HT12 (FG 2178-15)

Storage Capacity:

• MAX-HT04: 1.1 TBs, 275 DVDs (max) / 138 DVDs (min.)

• MAX-HT12: 4.0 TBs, 1000 DVDs (max) / 500 DVDs (min.)

Notes:
• The MAX number of DVDs is based on DVDs at 4.0 GB.

• The MIN number is based on the largest DVD at 8.0 GB.

• DVD capacity is based on typical commercial DVDs.

• DVD size is based on total DVD image, not the length of the movie.

The actual server capacity will vary depending on specific mix of DVDs and CDs in the library,

Disc Management

RAID 5 disc drive system

Power:

110-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60Hz

AC Current Draw -

MAX-HT04

:

120 VAC:

• Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 3.0A @ 120V = 360 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 1.9A @ 120V = 228 watts

240 VAC:

• Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 1.5A @ 240V = 360 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 0.95A @ 240V = 228 watts

AC Current Draw -

MAX-HT12

:

120 VAC:

• Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 6.0A @ 120V = 720 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 3.0A @ 120V = 360 watts

240 VAC:

• Bootup/Power Cycle Peak - 3.0A @ 240V = 720 watts

• Normal Usage Peak - 1.5A @ 240V = 360 watts

Front Panel Components:
(remove Faceplate to access)

•

MAX-HT04

: 4 hot-swappable 400GB hard drives

•

MAX-HT12

: 12 hot-swappable 400GB hard drives

• DVD/CDRW drive

• Drive Status LEDs

• Ventilated front cover

Rear Panel Components:

• Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable

(included)

• Master Power Supply switch: Turns the power supply on/off

• Power On/Off toggle switch: Turns the MAX-HT on/off

• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ports (

for diagnostics only

)

• USB ports 1 & 2: Type A USB connectors connect to MAX-AOM

module(s) for audio distribution

• RS-232 port: (

for diagnostics only

)

• VGA port: (

for diagnostics only

)

• ETHERNET CONTROL port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port

provides 1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the

MAX-HT and the NetLinx Master or PC

• A/V OUT port: RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port provides

1000/100/10 Mb/s network connectivity between the MAX-HT

and MAX-AVP Audio-Video Players and/or MAX-AVM

module(s) for A/V distribution

Power

PS/2 keyboard

RS-232 VGA

USB 1

port

A/V OUT

USB 2

port

Master

ETHERNET CONTROL

switched

Control

segment

(to NetLinx Master or PC)

switched GB

Content

segment

(to MAX-AVPs and/or MAX-AVMs)

& mouse ports

Power

switch

cable
connector

Power ON/OFF toggle switch

MAX-HT04/HT12 Specifications (Cont.)

Dimensions (HWD):
(without rack ears)

• 8.75" x 16.95" x 18.90" (22.23 cm x 43.50 cm x 48.00 cm)

• 5 RU (mounts in a standard 19” equipment rack)

Weight (

servers only

):

•

MAX-HT04

: 60 lbs (27.22 kg)

•

MAX-HT12

: 68 lbs (30.84 kg)

Shipping Weight (

including

mounting equipment and box

)

•

MAX-HT04

: 83.9 lbs (38.06 kg)

•

MAX-HT12

: 91.9 lbs (41.69 kg)

Operating Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C

• Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Minimum Ventilation Clearance: 3" front and 3" rear

Included Accessories:

• One 6’ (1.83m) power cable

• One DVD, one CD

• Rack-Mounting Kit/Installation Guide

Other AMX/MAX Equipment:

• MAX-AVP Audio-Video Player (

FG 2178-51

)

• MAX-AVM Audio-Video Module

(FG 2178-50)

• MAX-AOM Audio-Only (USB) Module

(FG 2178-55)

• MAX-AOM-EX Expansion Kit (

FG 2178-56

)

• MAX-MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader

(FG 2179-01)

Certifications:

UL Listed E252362, FCC, CE

Required Firmware version:

4.30.23 or greater - contact AMX Technical Support for details

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 legally owned or licensed by such user and only to the extent
such ownership or license rights permit such use.

FIG. 2

Network Segment Layout