Appendix B – Managing Configuration Files
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Appendix B – Managing Configuration Files
Applicability Notice:
This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2.10.0. (XNConnect’s version
information is found under its Help menu.)
Note:
The Epica DGX 144 supports full Device Discovery through AMX’s AutoPatch Duet module.
This appendix covers basic modifications that can be made to a configuration file using XNConnect
software. For complete coverage of XNConnect, see the Help file.
A configuration file contains system* configuration information which is loaded onto the system at the
factory. Each enclosure’s CPU references the configuration file, which defines switching behavior. The
file can be modified using XNConnect configuration software to include custom channel names and
local presets.
Caution:
Use XNConnect only if you need to reload the configuration file or modify your system’s
configuration from the original specifications. Be sure to copy the current file every time the file is
modified.
A copy of the configuration file (with an .xcl file extension) is found on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
shipped
with each system. If you cannot locate the
AMX AutoPatch CD
, either download XNConnect from the
AMX website and see “Discovering a System” on page 72 or contact technical support (see
with your system’s serial number for a replacement file. If you are making any modifications other than
customizing channel names or creating local presets, provide technical support with a copy of the
modified file for future support.
This appendix covers the following topics:
Installing XNConnect (see page 70)
Opening a configuration file (see page 71)
Discovering a system (see page 72)
Navigating the interface (see page 73)
Customizing channel names/labels (see page 74)
Creating local presets (see page 75)
Loading a configuration file (see page 77)
Device Discovery support (see page 77)
Standard Virtual Matrices and XNConnect
The standard virtual matrix for switching signals in an Epica DGX 144 Distribution Matrix is VM 0,
which routes video. For video sources that also include audio (e.g., sources with video and embedded
audio routed through DGX SC Fiber Boards), VM 0 routes the video and any embedded audio.
Embedded audio does
not
have a separate VM 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 AMX AutoPatch Distribution
Matrix being configured.
* A system can be a stand-alone matrix switcher or multiple matrix switchers with or without additional
controllers and accessories.
Summary of Contents for Epica DGX 144
Page 10: ...Notices 6 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 20: ...Overview and General Specifications 16 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 48: ...Installation and Setup 44 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 54: ...Epica DGX 144 SC Fiber Boards 50 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 72: ...Appendix A EDID Programmer 68 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 82: ...Appendix B Managing Configuration Files 78 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 106: ...Appendix E Board Replacement 102 Epica DGX 114 Instruction Manual ...
