Instruction manual

Overview and General Specifications
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Epica DGX 16 and Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
Configuration Information and Control Options
The configuration file contains routing and control information for an AMX AutoPatch Routing System.
Each system is programmed (configured) at the factory according to customer specifications.
Configuration Information
As shipped from the factory, the Epica DGX 16 and 32 support Device Discovery. The factory
configuration contains two virtual matrices (VMs) for switching signals: VM 0 = all signals and VM 1 =
video signals (in systems like the Epica DGX 16 and 32, both VMs normally route the same signals).
Note: When audio is transmitted along with the video over the fiber, the audio switches on the same
VM as the video (the audio and video cannot be switched independently).
The custom configuration file is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD that is shipped with each system.
XNConnect, the configuration software provided on the CD, can be used to further customize the
configuration file (see page 115).
Unless you need to modify your system, you will not need to use any of the configuration software that
is included on the CD. If you do modify the configuration file, we recommend making a copy of it first.
Configuration file modifications include creating local presets and setting the Control Panel password,
as well as adding or managing hardware. Configuration file modifications are made with XNConnect,
which graphically displays the AMX AutoPatch system and its control configuration.
Control Options
Note: The Epica DGX 16 and 32 support full Device Discovery through AMX’s AutoPatch Duet
module (see page 125).
Control Panel
The Control Panel (see page 57) is standard on all Epica DGX 16 and 32 enclosures.
Note: When using the control panel on an Epica DGX 16 or 32 to control a larger matrix switcher
in a linked system, the number of inputs and outputs that can be controlled on the larger matrix
switcher cannot be greater than the number of ones available on the Epica DGX 16 or 32. The
virtual matrices on the larger matrix switcher must be configured accordingly.
In addition to the Control Panel, the following external methods of control are available.
AMX Control Devices
The Epica DGX 16 and 32 are compatible with a number of AMX control devices via Native NetLinx
communication. For control programming information, see the instruction manual for the specific
interface.
Control Software
Epica DGX 16 and 32 enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software:
 APControl 3.0.1 – for control and scheduling
 Runs on a PC connected to the serial port or to the USB port (must be established as a
virtual Com port); both ports are located on the CPU
 Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD or from www.amx.com
 NXB-AP-100 Interface (XBar) – for control
 Runs on the NXB-AP-1000 (the PC is connected to the TCP/IP port on the CPU)
 The server delivers HTML pages for setting up the system and a Java control applet,
which allows for remote control of an AMX AutoPatch Routing System using PC-based
Internet browsing software