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sheets are contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
1. Switch power On to the MX160, TV/Monitor and
Computer.
2. Repeatedly press the Front Panel DISPLAY
MODE Push-button until the Information Display
indicates the current “IP ADDRESS” number as-
signed to the MX160.
3. Launch the Computer Internet WEB Browser
and enter in the URL (Uniform Resource Loca-
tor) entry box the current MX160 IP Address
“http://___.___._.___” and press return. Refer to
figure 72.
In the upper left corner of the Computer WEB Brow-
ers Display there is a three item selection Menu under
the title “MODEL MX160”. The choices include
“HOME (Zone A), ZONE B and SETUP”. Refer to
figures 72, 73 and 74.
Introduction
The MX160 A/V Processor has the ability to be
remotely controlled by a PC running Windows via a
network connection. Remote functions include ac-
cess to the MX160 Setup and User Operation along
with indicating the current Operational Status. The
PCs GUI (Graphical User Interface) together with a
keyboard and mouse, allows for quicker navigation of
menus, entering settings, viewing current status and
operating the MX160.
Hardware Requirements
The hardware requirements include a functioning
MX160 A/V Processor, TV/Monitor, Computer with
Windows (OS versions 7 thru 10) with an internet
browser program. The MX160 and Computer need to
e connected to the same RJ45 Wired Network.
Hardware Connections
With power Off to the MX160 make the following
connections:
1. An Ethernet Connection between the MX160 NET
1 (using a CAT5, CAT5E or CAT6 cable) to a
Computer Network. Refer to figure 70.
Note: A single computer may be connected to the
MX160 NET RJ45 Connection by using a RJ45
CAT5/5E/6 Crossover Adapter/Cable and RJ45
CAT5/5E/6 cable(s). Refer to figure 71.
2. A TV/Monitor connected to the MX160 (Zone A).
Operation and Setup Menus
The following steps are based on having operated
the MX160 A/V Processor including using the Setup
Mode. Refer to the MX160 Owner’s Manual - pages 17
thru 29 and the MX160 Menu separate folded sheets
“MX160-Menu-1 thru Menu-11”. These separate
Advanced Operation and Setup
Figure 70
MX160
Rear Panel
(Partial View)
Network Router or Switch
Computer
Figure 71
MX160
Rear Panel
(Partial View)
Computer
Crossover Adapter/Cable
(RJ45 CAT5/5E/6)
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