Setup guide

Mirage Media Server Set Up

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What You’ll Need To Get Started

• A network router or switch connected to the Internet with an available Ethernet port.

• A standard (straight-through) Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable.

• A computer (Windows or Mac) connected to the same network as the MMS.

Network Connection

Using a standard (straight through) Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable, connect the

Ethernet port on the MMS to an available port on your network router or switch.

Rack Mounting

The MMS supports shelf and rack mount installations. For rack mount installs, attach the two

supplied rack mount ears to the front sides of the MMS. For shelf mount installs, attach the

four supplied feet to the bottom of the chassis.

Power

The MMS front panel has a power button and a power LED. The MMS-5A also has a blue accent

light that can be turned off if desired using a toggle switch on the back panel.

Audio Connections

Using the supplied audio cables, connect 1-4 of the analog audio outputs to source inputs on

your amplier or receiver. You may also connect the digital audio output and/or the USB audio

cable to a compatible amplier. The digital output on the MMS-5A supports 24-bit/192kHz

digital audio, and the MMS-2A supports 24-bit/96 kHz audio.

Video Connections

You can use the MMS On-screen Display to browse content, view photo slideshows and see

now-playing information about your audio program, you may connect the VGA or HDMI on

the MMS-2A or the DVI or HDMI video outputs on the MMS-5A to a compatible display device.

NOTE

HDMI ports are for on-screen display purposes only, and do not pass audio.

Some HDMI receivers and switches can have compatibility issues with the MMS. If you receive

an error message on screen, or if the MMS seems non-responsive, try plugging the HDMI cable

directly into the display, bypassing any adaptors, switches, or AV receivers.

Control System Connections

If you are using an IP based control system, the Mirage Media Server can be controlled over IP

port 5004, and no further connections are necessary.

More information and control system modules for Crestron, AMX, Control4, URC, RTI, Savant,

Elan, Bitwise Controls, or Command Fusion systems are available at