Appendix B - Managing Configuration Files - AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual

Appendix B – Managing Configuration Files
Applicability Notice
This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2.12.2. XNConnect software's version information is
found under its Help menu.
This appendix covers the following general information on using XNConnect configuration software
and basic modifications for customizing the configuration:
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For complete coverage of XNConnect including modifying virtual matrices and hardware, see the
XNConnect Help file. If your configuration file needs any type of advanced modification, we strongly
recommend contacting technical support to request a modified .xcl file or ask for assistance.
Standard Virtual Matrices and XNConnect
The standard virtual matrix for switching signals in the Enova DGX Switcher is VM 0, which routes
video.
For video sources that also include audio (e.g., sources with video and embedded audio routed through
DGX HDMI or DGX SC Optical Boards), VM 0 routes the video and any embedded audio. Embedded
audio does not have a separate virtual matrix for switching and cannot be broken away from the video.
VM 1, which switches exactly the same as VM 0, is also provided as an option for compatibility
purposes with control software and equipment.
Additional VMs can be created and are useful in some situations. Control can be simplified by creating a
separate virtual matrix for the inputs and outputs involved, e.g., if the signal from some of the equipment
can only be routed to part of the destinations due to incompatible EDIDs or to provide restricted access
to certain source or destinations. The XNConnect Help file contains information on creating new VMs.
Caution: Virtual matrix modifications are an advanced feature of XNConnect that should not be
attempted unless you are extremely familiar with XNConnect and the switcher being configured.
Note: If you use the advanced feature of creating a new virtual matrix (VM), be aware that the
Control Panel for the Enova DGX Switcher supports a maximum of two digits for virtual matrix
numbers.
Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switchers
Installing XNConnect (page 177)
Discovering a system (page 178)
Opening an .xcl configuration file (page 179)
Navigating the interface (page 180)
Setting the Control Panel password (page 181)
Creating local presets (page 182)
Loading an .xcl configuration file (page 184)
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