AMX MAX-AVP - Manual

Installation Guide

MAX-AVP Audio/Video Player

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:

•

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.

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 Specifications

FIG. 1

MAX-AVP

MAX-AVP (FG2178-51) Specifications

Power:

• 13.5 VDC 4.4A external power supply (included)
• 110-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Current Draw:

Peak

Running

DC: • Current:

• Watt:

0.94
12.502

0.74
9.82

AC: • Current:

• Watt:

0.125
14.925

0.101
12.0594

Supported media types:

• DVD
• DVD+R/-R/-RW/+RW
• Audio CD

Supported formats:

• MPEG-2 MP/ML
• AC3 audio
• MP3 audio
• LPCM audio
• PCM audio
• MPEG2 Layer 2 audio
• FLAC audio

Video outputs:

• Composite video
• RGB Component video
• S-Video
• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Video broadcast standards

• NTSC
• PAL

Supported Aspect Ratios:

• 4:3 - Pan & Scan (full screen)
• 4:3 - Letterbox
• 16:9 - Widescreen

Ethernet (to MAX Server)

Power switch

(front)

(rear)

Power Connector

HDMI

Component Video

S-Video

Composite Video

Analog Stereo

Digital Audio (see Specifications table for details)

Disc Eject button

Disc slot

IR Receiver and Power/Standby LED

MAX-AVP IR Remote Controller

Setup Key Number is printed on a decal on
the bottom panel of the AVP

Reset button

MAX-AVP Specifications (Cont.)

Audio Outputs:

• Digital:

- Dolby® Digital (S/PDIF)
- Dolby® Digital-Plus (Surround 5.1, 7.1)
- DTS® Digital Surround

• Analog: stereo

Front Panel Components:

• IR Receiver and Power/Standby LED
• CD/DVD-ROM drive slot
• Disc Eject button
• Reset button (doubles as the name plate)

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 outputs (R/L): RCA connectors

(Left = White, Right = Red)

• Coaxial (digital) Audio output: RCA connector (Orange)

Operating Environment:

• Operating temperature: 0º to 50º C (32° to 122° F)
• Storage temperature: -45º to +85º C (-49° to 185° F)
• Operating relative humidity: 5% to 85%

(non-condensing)

• Intended for indoor use only

Dimensions (HWD)
(without rack ears):

• 2" x 17" x 12.44"

(50.67 mm x 431.80 mm x 316.10 mm)

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

Weight:

10.10 lbs (4.58 kg)

Included Accessories:

• AMX PS4.4 Power Supply (FG423-44)
• Handheld IR Remote Controller (FG2178-53)
• 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)

• Rackmount brackets (set of 2 - FG62-2178-46)

Other AMX Equipment:

• NXA-ENET24 Managed Ethernet Switch

(FG2178-60)

Certifications:

• FCC/CE Class B
• EN60950

Trademark
Acknowledgements:

• HDMI, and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.

• “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

• “Dolby Digital” and “Dolby Digital-Plus”

are registered

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

Minimum Firmware
version:

1.00.15 or greater

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
• Component
• HDMI

•