Appendix A – EDID Programmer
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Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
Keep in mind that the EDID information for some equipment may not be compatible with the remaining
equipment even with programming. In those cases, the signals will have limited routing options.
Tip: If the signal from some of the equipment can only be routed to part of the destinations due to
incompatible EDIDs, control can be simplified by creating a separate virtual matrix for the inputs and
outputs involved.
The remaining sections provide information on:
Determining the need for EDID programming
Installing the EDID Programmer
Reading and saving EDID data from a destination device
Writing data to an Epica DGX 32 input connector
Determining the Need for EDID Programming
Ideally the EDID analysis will have been completed during installation specification. If this was not
possible but all of the system’s devices are now available, the most effective way to proceed is to test if
the signal from each of the source devices can be routed through the Epica DGX 32 to each of the
destination devices. If they can be routed, then EDID programming is
not
necessary.
A method of control is not specified in the following instructions. Any DGX TX and RX Modules for
the system need to be installed before completing the following procedure.
To determine if EDID programming is necessary:
1.
Route the first input to all of the applicable outputs.
2.
Check each destination display to verify that the picture is present, making note of any that are not.
3.
Repeat the Steps 1 and 2 for each of the remaining inputs.
Important: If any of the destinations do not display a picture, analysis or editing of the EDID data
may be necessary prior to using the EDID Programmer. A variety of freeware tools can be found on
the web to help with these tasks.
Installing the EDID Programmer
PC System Requirements for EDID Programmer v1.2.0
Windows XP Professional
®
Minimum Hardware: 166 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 20 MB of free disk space*, 800x600 display,
serial port, video card with dual outputs**
Recommended Hardware: 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM*
* The installation process requires 20 MB of disk space for the EDID Programmer installer. Once
installed, the EDID Programmer requires 5 MB of disk space.
** We strongly urge the user
not
to use video cards with DMS-59 connectors
. Video cards with DMS-59
connectors have been shown to fail consistently and, in the worst case,
can corrupt an EDID data file
. A
laptop PC with a VGA or DVI out is a good solution. Cards with 2 DVI connectors, 2 VGA connectors,
or 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector are also acceptable.
To install EDID Programmer software:
1.
Locate and open the installer <EDIDProgrammer_1.2.exe> on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
or at
www.amx.com
.
2.
Follow the directions in the wizard.
Summary of Contents for Epica DGX 32
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Page 60: ...Epica DGX 32 DVI Boards 54 Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual ...
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Page 102: ...NXB AP 1000 Interface Controlling the Epica DGX 32 96 Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual ...
Page 108: ...NXB AP 1000 Interface Additional Info for Network Admin 102 Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual ...
Page 114: ...Appendix A EDID Programmer 108 Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual ...
Page 126: ...Appendix B Managing Configuration Files 120 Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual ...