Instruction manual

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files

Optima SD Instruction Manual

Multiple Signal Paths

In Optima SD systems, each matrix is a signal path. When you select a connector in the virtual matrix

view, the properties box in the right pane indicates the signal and the signal path for the connector. If the

signal has multiple signal paths (e.g., stereo audio signals), each of the signals will be displayed and each

signal path will display an appended number. In the example shown (FIG. 33), the connector for input six

contains two signal paths for a stereo audio signal:

 A_IN_038.1 for the “Al” (audio left) signal path

 A_IN_038.2 for the “Ar” (audio right) signal path

Modifying an .xcl Configuration File

Modifying an .xcl configuration file with XNConnect involves entering information in a field or in a

series of dialog boxes. A brief look at the contents in the Help file provides a quick overview of the

possible modifications.

This section provides instructions for three common tasks: modifying channel names, setting the control

panel password, and configuring local presets. For complete coverage of configuration related tasks, see

the XNConnect Help file.

Modifying Source & Destination Channel Names

If the system is using APWeb or APControl for control, the names for the source and destination

channels displayed in the XBar or CrossBar (respectively) can be customized in XNConnect.

The custom names (labels) can be up to 23 characters and cannot contain the following

characters: ‘ “ \ = ? < >

To customize the channel names:

In the Virtual Matrices view, click the “+” to the left of the Virtual Matrix.

2. Click the “+” to the left of the Sources or Destinations folder.

3. Right-click the channel you want to rename and select Change Name from the shortcut menu.

FIG. 33 Input connector properties showing two signal paths for one stereo audio connector