Configuration Information And Control Options - AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual

Product Overview and General Specifications

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, this configuration normally contains two virtual matrices (VMs) for switching signals:
VM 0 = all signals and VM 1 = video signals. In systems like the Enova DGX Switcher, both VMs
normally route the same signals. On occasion, systems are shipped with custom programmed
configurations according to customer specifications.
Important: Embedded audio signals switch with the video channels. Through the use of Audio
Insert/Extract Boards, embedded audio can be extracted and external audio matrix switches can be
executed (using a separately purchased audio matrix switcher like the Precis DSP) and then
reinserted post-switch on the output side.
XNConnect configuration software ( can be used to customize the configuration file (see page 175).
However, unless you need to modify your system, you will not need to use XNConnect.
If you do modify the configuration file, we recommend making a copy of it first.
Configuration file modifications include creating local presets and setting the Control Panel password,
as well as adding or managing hardware. XNConnect graphically displays the Enova DGX Switcher and
its control configuration.
Board Configuration Information
DGX Configuration Software is available at www.amx.com for use with HDMI, DVI, and the DXLink
Boards. This software 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 157).
Important: Because signals routed through HDMI, DVI, and DXLink Boards in an Enova DGX
Switcher normally produce a quality image, you will not need to use DGX Configuration Software
unless the installation has special resolution or EDID requirements.
Control Options
Integrated NetLinx Central Control Processor
WebConsole interface – The main control method is through the integrated NetLinx Master's
WebConsole interface. A server (LAN) connection is established through the LAN 100/1000 port on the
CPU (see page 39). For WebConsole information, see page 131.
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 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 151.
Control Panel
The Control Panel is standard on all Enova DGX Switchers (see page 111).
The following external methods of control are also available.
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