AMX AVB-RX-DGX-SC Fiber-DVI, Instruction Manual

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Adjusting Video with BoardConfig Software
47 DGX Transmitters & Receivers Instruction Manual
Determining Resolution and Refresh Rate for Source PC
The instructions below assume that the basic installation has been completed and the DGX HD-15 TX
has been connected to the Source PC. Before attempting to adjust the video display with the
DGX-HD15 Wizard, verify the resolution and refresh rate on the Source PC using the following
instructions.
To determine video card resolution/refresh settings on Windows
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operating systems:
1.
Minimize all applications on the Source PC.
2. Right click on the desktop.
3. Select Properties from the shortcut menu.
4.
In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab.
5.
Check the Screen resolution setting; write it down (e.g., 1280 by 1024 pixels).
6. Click Advanced.
7. Select the Monitor tab.
8.
Check the Screen refresh rate (or frequency); write it down (e.g., 60 Hertz).
If the refresh rate setting is not located under the Monitor tab, try selecting the other available tabs.
9. Click Cancel on each dialog box to exit.
Adjusting the Video Image with the DGX-HD15 Wizard
Important:
This procedure works only on the DGX HD-15 TX module.
The DGX-HD15 Wizard can be used for adjusting the video image for a DGX HD-15 TX module. This
wizard displays embedded Help (information at the bottom of the screen) and also includes a standard
Help file with detailed information.
Important:
Do not change the video input while in the process of using the DGX-HD-15 Wizard.
Pre-Adjustment Tasks
Before starting the adjustment procedure, the following pre-adjustment tasks must be completed:
  If the system contains an RX
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We recommend selecting the Bypass option on the RX (press
the Scaling button once or twice until the Bypass LED illuminates solid green; return to the
desired option when the video adjustments are complete).
  Connect the Control PC to the TX via the USB port (a virtual COM port must be established;
see page 67). A USB mini-B cable, FG10-5965, is provided.
  Install the DGX-HD15 Wizard on the Control PC by running the BoardConfig.exe file from
www.amx.com . We recommend uninstalling any versions of BoardConfig software prior to
v1.4.0 first.
 Transfer the test pattern files from the Control PC to the Source PC.
 Determine the resolution and refresh rate of the Source PC (see instructions above).
 Place the Destination Monitor within view of the Control PC, so you can see the effect of the
adjustments.