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 172)
Discovering a system (page 172)
Opening an .xcl configuration file (page 174)
Navigating the interface (page 175)
Setting the Control Panel password (page 176)
Creating local presets (page 177)
Loading an .xcl configuration file (page 179)
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