Appendix F - DGX Configuration Software
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Appendix F - DGX Configuration Software
Overview
IMPORTANT:
Because signals routed through Input and Output Boards in an Enova DGX Switcher normally produce a
quality image, you will not need the information in this appendix unless the installation has special scaling, EDID, or HDCP
requirements. Most of the functionality provided by DGX Configuration Software is available through the primary user
interface, the System Configuration interface (see page 127).
DGX Configuration Software provides HDMI, DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair, and DXLink Fiber Boards functionality for the
following:
Scaler Mode – Use to set the Scaler mode to Auto, Bypass, or Manual (override). Also used to set the Aspect Ratio.
Scaler Override – Use to set custom resolutions. (See page 273.)
EDID Programmer – Use to re-program the EDID EEPROM chips on the input boards, allowing for custom
configuration of the EDID data that is stored on the boards. (See page 276.)
HDCP Settings – Use to enable or disable HDCP Support for specific inputs. (See page 281.)
Terminal – Provides a basic terminal emulation interface for entering BCS commands, etc. (See page 281.)
The program is available at www.amx.com and includes a standard Help file with detailed information.
PC System Requirements for DGX Configuration Software v1.0.6
Windows 7 or later
Minimum Hardware: 166 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 35 MB of free disk space, 800x600 display, serial port, video card with
dual outputs
Recommended Hardware: 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 1024x768 display
NOTE:
The installation process requires 35 MB of disk space for the DGX Configuration Software installer. Once installed, the
program requires 10 MB of disk space.
Administrator rights may be required to install DGX Configuration Software.
NOTE:
For installations where DGX Configuration Software is required – The Enova DGX 100 Series default command
environment is DGX_SHELL and DGX Configuration Software is designed for optimal use with BCS (Basic Control Structure)
Protocol, therefore we suggest changing the default command environment to BCS. From the
DGX_SHELL>
command
prompt, send the command
set
shell_start_cmdstr_COM1=bcs
and reboot the system. The next time the command
environment is accessed, it starts in BCS.
Software Installation on PC and Enova DGX Connection
To install DGX Configuration Software:
1.
From the switcher’s product page at www.amx.com (under Application Files in the right-hand column), double-click
DGX Configuration Software
.
2.
Accept the AMX License Agreement, then select
Open
to download the file.
Optional
– Select DGX_Config_SoftwareReadMe_vX_X to read about the software before installation.
3.
Click the application file (which is zipped).
4.
In the
Compressed (zipped) Folders
dialog, click
Extract All
.
5.
Select a destination for the files.
6.
When the download is complete, click the application file and follow the directions in the installation wizard.
NOTE:
If you plan to use the terminal emulation function of the software, a serial connection is required.
DGX Configuration Software Setup
1.
Attach a null modem serial cable matching the RS-232 pinout (FIG. 159) to the Control port on the enclosure’s CPU
and attach the free-running end of the cable to a PC.
2.
Apply power to the enclosure.
FIG. 159
RS-232 pinout for null modem serial cable
