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Appendix B – Managing Configuration Files
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Epica DGX 16 and Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
Appendix B – Managing Configuration Files
Applicability Notice
This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2.10.0. XNConnect’s version information is found under
its Help menu. Version 2.10.0 supports full Device Discovery through AMX’s AutoPatch Duet module.
This appendix covers the following general information on using XNConnect configuration software
and basic modifications for customizing the configuration:
 Installing XNConnect (see page 117)
 Discovering a system (see page 118)
 Opening an .xcl configuration file (see page 119)
 Navigating the interface (see page 120)
 Setting the Control Panel password (see page 121)
 Creating local presets (see page 122)
 Loading an .xcl configuration file (see page 124)
 Device Discovery support (see page 125)
For complete coverage of XNConnect including modifying virtual matrices and hardware, see the
XNConnect Help file. If your configuration file needs any type of advanced modification, we strongly
recommend contacting technical support to request a modified .xcl file or ask for assistance.
Standard Virtual Matrices and XNConnect
The standard virtual matrix for switching signals in Epica DGX 16 and 32 Distribution Matrices is
VM 0, which routes video. For video sources that also include audio (e.g., sources with video and
embedded audio routed through DGX SC Optical Boards), VM 0 routes the video and any embedded
audio. Embedded audio does not have a separate virtual matrix for switching and cannot be broken away
from the video.
VM 1, which switches exactly the same as VM 0, is also provided as an option for compatibility
purposes with control software and equipment.
Additional VMs can be created and are useful in some situations. Control can be simplified by creating a
separate virtual matrix for the inputs and outputs involved, e.g., if the signal from some of the equipment
can only be routed to part of the destinations due to incompatible Edits or to provide restricted access to
certain source or destinations. The XNConnect Help file contains information on creating new VMs.
Caution: Virtual matrix modifications are an advanced feature of XNConnect that should not be
attempted unless you are extremely familiar with XNConnect and the AMX AutoPatch Distribution
Matrix being configured.
Note: If you use the advanced feature of creating a new virtual matrix (VM), be aware that the
Control Panel for the Epica DGX 16 and 32 supports a maximum of two digits for virtual matrix
numbers.