Configuration Information And Control Options - AMX DGX1600-ENC Hardware Reference Manual

Configuration Information and Control Options

Switching Configuration Information
The configuration file stored on the CPU contains routing and control information for the AMX Enova Routing System.
NOTE: The configuration file is automatically generated by the system based on its hardware – input and output boards, expansion
boards, front control panel, CPU, etc. If boards are added during runtime, they are immediately added to the system's configuration.
From the factory, the configuration normally contains three virtual matrices (VMs) for switching signals:
VM 0 = default (System Configuration interface: this VM is controlled via Switch Mode: A/V)
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VM 1 = video signals (System Configuration interface: this VM is controlled via Switch Mode: Video)
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VM 2 = audio signals (System Configuration interface: this VM is controlled via Switch Mode: Audio)
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Embedded audio signals
Embedded audio signals switch with the video channels.
Through the use of Audio Switching Boards or Dante Audio Switching Boards and the System Configuration interface or
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ICSP commands, switched audio can be digitally processed (e.g., gain, volume, balance) and switched onto another digital
signal, becoming embedded audio on that signal. For more information about Digital Signal Processing (DSP) options, see
page 138 for Dante Audio Switching Boards or see page 151 for Audio Switching Boards,
Through the use of the Audio Insert/Extract Board, embedded audio can be extracted and external audio matrix switches
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can be executed (using a separately purchased audio matrix switcher like the Precis DSP) and then reinserted post-switch
on the output side. For more information, see the AIE Board chapter on page 154.
Available Levels (Virtual Matrices)
Enova DGX 100 Series systems support three levels for BCS control purposes (below). NetLinx code and ICSP Commands require
the use of the values: ALL, VIDEO, and AUDIO for the corresponding switch levels.
L0 (All) – comprises all available crosspoints for digital video with embedded audio (the standard matrix*)
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L1 (Video) – comprises all available crosspoints for digital video with embedded audio (the standard matrix*)
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L2 (Audio) – comprises the embedded audio on the standard matrix,* plus auxiliary audio from the Audio Switching Boards
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* The standard matrix corresponds to the basic switcher size: 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, or 64x64.
Audio Switching Boards
When Audio Switching Boards (ASB or ASB-DAN) are in the system, the Enova DGX 100 Series supports audio breakaway on VM 2
(via the Audio Switch Mode on the System Configuration interface). The system can route the embedded audio from any digital
video input to any digital video output. In addition, audio can be routed via the ASB connectors on VM 2 to/from any of digital video
inputs/outputs (the default is for the ASB audio to take precedence), as well as from Audio Switching Board to Audio Switching
Board.
NOTE: If Audio Switching Boards are not in the system, any commands sent to Audio Switch Mode (VM2) shall be NACKed and no
state change will be applied.
Board Configuration Information
The System Configuration interface can be used for configuring HDMI, DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair, and DXLink Fiber Boards. This
interface can be used to set the Scaler mode, the aspect ratio, and custom resolutions as well as re-program the EDID on input
boards (see page 167).
IMPORTANT: Because signals routed through HDMI, DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair, DXLink Twisted Pair 4K, and DXLink Fiber Boards in an
Enova DGX Switcher normally produce a quality image, you will not need to use the System Configuration interface unless the
installation has special scaling, EDID, or HDCP requirements.
Control Options
NOTE: For an overview of audio control options and a list of where those options are located within this manual, see the "Audio
Control and Signal Processing Options" section on page 56.
Integrated NetLinx NX Central Control Processor
System Configuration interface – This interface is the Enova DGX 100 Series Switchers' installation setup tool. It is used during
system setup to manage your system's network, security, and system needs, as well as configure its inputs and outputs while
executing switches.
NOTE: Some devices run on a secured file-system. As such, file-system operations (e.g., Load and Save operations) may not be
supported by the device's default capabilities and may require downloading a file manager application.
SEND_COMMANDs – The Enova DGX Switcher can be controlled using AMX SEND_COMMANDs. ICSP is the primary protocol for all
system level messaging on integrated NetLinx NX Central Control Processors and is a peer-to-peer protocol used for both
Master-to-Master and Master-to-device communications. For details, see page 181.
Control Panel
The Control Panel is standard on all Enova DGX Switchers (see page 216).
The following external methods of control are also available.
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