Appendix A – DGX Configuration Software
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Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switchers
Appendix A – DGX Configuration Software
DGX Configuration Software Overview
Important:
Because signals routed through HDMI, DVI, DXLink Twisted Pair, and DXLink Fiber 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.
AMX provides a single program, DGX Configuration Software, to handle a variety of tasks for the HDMI, DVI,
DXLink Twisted Pair, and DXLink Fiber Boards. This program provides 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.
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.
HDCP Settings – Use to enable or disable HDCP Support for specific inputs.
Terminal – Provides a basic terminal emulation interface for entering BCS commands, etc.
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
and
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 (see Caution below)
Recommended Hardware: 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM*, 1024x768 display
* The installation process requires 20 MB of disk space for the DGX Configuration Software installer. Once installed,
the program requires 10 MB of disk space.
Important:
Administrator rights are required to install DGX Configuration Software.
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.
Click “I Accept” for the AMX License Agreement, and then select Open to download the file.
3.
Optional – Select DGX_Config_SoftwareReadMe_vX_X to read about the software before installation.
4.
Click the application file (which is zipped).
5.
In the Compressed (zipped) Folders dialog box, click Extract All.
6.
Select a destination for the files.
7.
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.
Caution:
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.
