Instruction manual

Appendix A – DGX Configuration Software
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Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switchers
Keep in mind that the EDID information for some equipment may not be compatible with the remaining
equipment even with re-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 (see “Creating a New Virtual Matrix” in the XNConnect Help file).
The remaining sections for the EDID Programmer view provide information on:
Determining the need for EDID re-programming
Reading and saving EDID data from an output, which received the information from its
attached destination device
Writing data to an Enova DGX input connector
Additional HDMI EDID files for handling audio concerns
Determining the Need for EDID Re-programming
Ideally EDID analysis will have been completed during installation specification. Consideration should
be given to the use of DXLink Output Boards and corresponding DXLink Receivers or DGX SC Optical
Output Boards and corresponding DGX SC Fiber Receivers which (in almost every case) will remedy
incompatible source and destination resolution issues. If EDID analysis 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
source device can be routed through the Enova DGX Switcher to each of the destination devices. If they
can be routed, then EDID re-programming is not necessary.
A method of control is not specified in the following instructions. Any board you think might need
EDID re-programming must have the destination devices (and modules if applicable) attached before
completing the following procedure.
To determine if EDID re-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 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 view in the DGX Configuration Software.
A variety of freeware tools can be found on the Internet to help with these tasks.