Appendix F - Dgx Configuration Software; Overview; Software Installation On Pc And Enova Dgx Connection - AMX DGX1600-ENC Hardware Reference Manual

Appendix F – DGX Configuration Software

Overview

IMPORTANT: Because signals routed through Input and Output Boards in an Enova DGX Switcher normally produce a quality image,
you will not need the information in this appendix unless the installation has special scaling, EDID, or HDCP requirements. Most of the
functionality provided by DGX Configuration Software is available through the primary user interface, the System Configuration
interface (see page 163).
DGX Configuration Software provides HDMI, DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair, and DXLink Fiber Boards functionality for the following:
Scaler Mode – Use to set the Scaler mode to Auto, Bypass, or Manual (override). Also used to set the Aspect Ratio. (See
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page 272.)
Scaler Override – Use to set custom resolutions. (See page 273.)
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EDID Programmer – Use to re-program the EDID EEPROM chips on the input boards, allowing for custom configuration of
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the EDID data that is stored on the boards. (See page 278.)
HDCP Settings – Use to enable or disable HDCP Support for specific inputs. (See page 282.)
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Terminal – Provides a basic terminal emulation interface for entering BCS commands, etc. (See page 283.)
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The program is available at www.amx.com and includes a standard Help file with detailed information.
PC System Requirements for DGX Configuration Software v1.0.6
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Windows 7 or later
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Minimum Hardware: 166 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 35 MB of free disk space*, 800x600 display, serial port, video card with dual
outputs
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Recommended Hardware: 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM*, 1024x768 display
* The installation process requires 35 MB of disk space for the DGX Configuration Software installer. Once installed, the program
requires 10 MB of disk space.
TIP: Administrator rights may be required to install DGX Configuration Software.
NOTE: For installations where DGX Configuration Software is required – The Enova DGX 100 Series default command environment is
DGX_SHELL and DGX Configuration Software is designed for optimal use with BCS (Basic Control Structure) Protocol, therefore we
suggest changing the default command environment to BCS. From the DGX_SHELL> command prompt, send the command set
shell_start_cmdstr_COM1=bcs and reboot the system. The next time the command environment is accessed, it starts in BCS.

Software Installation on PC and Enova DGX Connection

To install DGX Configuration Software:
1. From the switcher's product page at www.amx.com (under Application Files in the right-hand column), double-click DGX
Configuration Software.
2. Click "I Accept" for the AMX License Agreement, and then select Open to download the file.
3. Optional – Select DGX_Config_SoftwareReadMe_vX_X to read about the software before installation.
4. Click the application file (which is zipped).
5. In the Compressed (zipped) Folders dialog box, click Extract All.
6. Select a destination for the files.
7. When the download is complete, click the application file and follow the directions in the installation wizard.
NOTE: If you plan to use the terminal emulation function of the software, a serial connection is required.
To setup DGX Configuration Software:
1. Attach a null modem serial cable matching the RS-232 pinout in FIG. 142 to the Control port on the enclosure's CPU and
attach the free-running end of the cable to a PC.
FIG. 142
RS-232 pinout for null modem serial cable
Hardware Reference Manual – Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers
PC: DB-9
Enova DGX: DB-9
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