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Tekvox TekFlex-12 User Manual

12 port seamless matrix switcher with interchangeable inputs and outputs
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TekFlex-12 User's Manual
FIRMWA RE
TekFlex-12
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INPUT
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INPUT
12 Port Seamless Matrix Switcher with
Interchangeable Inputs and outputs
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LOOP
SDI
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
(79200)
INPUTS
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  • Page 1 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual (79200) INPUTS MENU FIRMWA RE EDID OUTPUTS CLEAR ENTER TekFlex-12 LOOP INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT 12 Port Seamless Matrix Switcher with Interchangeable Inputs and outputs...
  • Page 2 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. This manual is only for operational instructions and not intended for maintenance of the unit. Please refer to your dealer for the latest details. Trademarks Product model and its logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best performance from this product please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference.  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to TekFlex-12 ................. 1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Panel Description ......................2 2.1 TekFlex-12 ......................2 2.1.1 Front Panel ....................2 2.1.2 Rear Panel ....................3 2.2 Signal Cards ......................
  • Page 5 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 4.4.2 Control via TCP/IP communication software ......... 25 4.4.3 Control via web-based GUI ..............26 4.4.4 Port Management .................. 31 5. Firmware Upgrade ....................32 6. Specification ......................33 6.1 Main Unit ......................33 6.2 Signal Cards ....................33 6.2.1 TFX-ITP &...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    12 flexible slots for single VGA/ DVI/ HDBaseT input/ output cards. With its advanced modular design, the TekFlex-12 can make up any combination of an 11x1 to 1x11 HD Matrix. Input cards consist of HDMI, DVI, SDI, HDBaseT and VGA.

  • Page 7: Panel Description

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 2. Panel Description 2.1 TekFlex-12 2.1.1 Front Panel ① ② ③ ④ INPUTS MENU FIRMWARE EDID OUTPUTS CLEAR ENTER ⑤ ⑥ Name Description ① FIRMWARE Micro USB port, used for firmware update  Light green once powered on Power ...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Connect with IR receiver (5V, with carrier) to control the switcher ⑥ Power port Connect with 100~240V AC outlet ⑦ Ground Connect to Earth grounding  1) TekFlex-12 supports flexible card connection to form 11x1～1x11 matrix. 2) Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Revised 12-14-15 www.TEKVOX.com...

  • Page 9: Signal Cards

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 2.2 Signal Cards TekFlex-12 has 12 card slots for flexible input & output signal card combinations. Various signal cards can be selected, including VGA, DVI, SDI, HDBT, HDMI, according to specific need. All signal cards support seamless distribution and are hot-swappable.

  • Page 10: Tfx-Isd

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Figure 2- 1 TFX-ITP Figure 2- 2 TFX-OTP Color orange white orange green white blue blue white green brown white brown Twist the pure-color cables with their half-color cables. 2.2.2 TFX-ISD Single SDI input card (refer to 6.2.2 for detailed specification) ...

  • Page 11: Tfx-Ivg & Tfx-Ovg

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 2.2.3 TFX-IVG & TFX-OVG Single VGA signal card (refer to 6.2.3 for detailed specification)  VGA port supports VGA C-Video, YPbPr  Input card automatically recognizes input signal format  Output signal format adjustable via commands or GUI ...

  • Page 12: Tfx-Idv & Tfx-Odv

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Other pins are not used. VGA- CVBS: Figure 2- 7 VGA-C-Video converting guide Signal Signal Other pins are not used. 2.2.4 TFX-IDV & TFX-ODV Single DVI signal card (refer to 6.2.4 for detailed specification)  HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/ HDMI signal ...
  • Page 13 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual DDC Clock T.M.D.S. Data 0+ T.M.D.S. Data 0/5 DDC Data Shield Analog Vertical T.M.D.S.Data5- Sync T.M.D.S.Data1- T.M.D.S.Data5+ T.M.D.S. Clock T.M.D.S.Data1+ Shield T.M.D.S.Data1/3 T.M.D. S. Clock + Shield T.M.D.S.Data3- T.M.D.S.Data3+ Revised 12-14-15 www.TEKVOX.com...

  • Page 14: Tfx-Ihd & Tfx-Ohd

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 2.2.5 TFX-IHD & TFX-OHD Single HDMI signal card (refer to 6.2.5 for detailed specification)  HDMI1.3& HDCP1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/ HDMI signal  Auto-detect input resolution  Max resolution: 1080p@60Hz  Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI: including auto, 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200 ...

  • Page 15: System Connection

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 3. System Connection 3.1 Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe. 3) All devices should be connected before power on.

  • Page 16: Connection Procedures

    Step8. Insert 100~240V AC outlet via the included power cord. 3.4 Application With its flexible port and card design the TekFlex-12 is a great solution for many types of systems. This product is ideal for small and large systems allowing the small systems to be easily expanded to a larger system in the future.

  • Page 17: Operations

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 4. Operations 4.1 Front Panel Control TekFlex-12 provides easy front panel button control for I/O switch, EDID management, and system inquiry. 4.1.1 Switching I/O connection Input/ output channels are recognized in double-digit, press 01~09 for channel 1~9.

  • Page 18: Inquiry

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 04 4.1.3 Inquiry Press and hold the button “ENTER” for 3 seconds to enter system inquiry mode. The chart below shows information that can be inquired: Function Items...

  • Page 19: Ir Control

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 4.2 IR Control Connect an IR receiver to IR EYE on the rear panel and users can control the switcher with the included IR remote (shown as below): ① Standby: enter/ exit standby mode ② INPUTS: input selection buttons, channels 1~9 should be pressed as 01~09 ③...

  • Page 20: Rs232 Control

    TekFlex-12 provides a 3.5mm captive screw RS232 port for serial port control. Connect TekFlex-12 to the control device (e.g. a PC) with RS232 cable and set the correct parameters, the control device is capable to control TekFlex-12 via designed software.

  • Page 21: Rs232 Communication Commands

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 4.3.2 RS232 Communication Commands  1. Case insensitive. 2. In following commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation. 3. Type in the complete commands including ending symbol “.” or “;”.
  • Page 22 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Command Description Feedback Transfer signal from input [x1] to AV: 01->07 [x1]V[x2],[x3],[x4]… output [x2],[x3],[x4].., separate output AV: 01->08 channels with “,” … Save the present operation to the Save[Y]. Save To F1 preset command [Y], [Y]=0~9 Recall From F1 AV: 02->04...
  • Page 23 HDBaseT receiver to control far-end device. b. Y = A~L, send this command to the corresponding HDBaseT 601% receiver when TekFlex-12 is Volume of MIC : 60 /+[Y]/[X]:******. powered on (****** and feedback c. Y = M~X, send this command to...
  • Page 24 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Command Description Feedback Port 01 02 03 04 Check PoE status of all the signal Y Y Y Y cards Port 05 06 07 08 POEstatus. “Y” means PoE function is enabled; Y Y Y Y “N” means not...
  • Page 25 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Command Description Feedback Channel 4 output mode is Digital Channel 6 output mode is VGA %9976. Get the output card type Channel 7 output mode is Digital Channel 10 output mode is VGA Channel xx is Inquire force output signal format %9977.
  • Page 26 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Commands for Signal Cards TFX-OTP/VG/ DV/ HD Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] to 720P Resolution Out08 USER/O/[x]:0804%; 60Hz 1280x720P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution Out08 USER/O/[x]:0810%; 1080I 30Hz 1920x1080I Set the resolution of output [x] to...
  • Page 27 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual TFX-ITP Command Description Feedback Set the audio source of input [x] to Channel 01 in audio USER/I/[x]:0706%; HDMI embedded audio command is:0706% Set the audio source of input [x] to Channel 01 in audio USER/I/[x]:0707%; analog audio...
  • Page 28 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual TFX-ODV Command Description Feedback Set the resolution of output [x] through auto EDID (after detected new output, Resolution Out 02 USER/O/[x]:0101%; automatically capture the output Auto device’s EDID) Enable analog audio output for output Channel 11 out audio USER/O/[x]:0110%;...

  • Page 29: Tcp/Ip Control

    DHCP. Connection can be direct cabling between PC and TekFlex-12.  Controlled by PC directly Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the TekFlex-12, and set its network segment to the same as the TekFlex-12’s. Same network...

  • Page 30: Control Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    In this mode you will first need to connect to the TekFlex-12 using the direct method to set the IP address of the unit to match the VLAN it is connected to. The TekFlex-12 can be set to DHCP and reserved by the DHCP server. Now just enter the IP address of the TekFlex-12 into your browser or control program.

  • Page 31: Control Via Web-Based Gui

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 4.4.3 Control via web-based GUI TekFlex-12 provides with built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. GUI allows users to interact with TekFlex-12 through graphical icons and visual indicators. Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods: Access through UPnP: Go to My Network Place in your PC, and click the icon named TekFlex-12.
  • Page 32 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual access to system operation as either an administrator or user. The chart below illustrates the main structure of GUI interfaces: Figure 4- 2 GUI Structure Log in as user will only access interfaces in bold in Figure 4-2.
  • Page 33 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual System Setting: 4 submenu items in total, including configuration, status, EDID and password. Configuration: 5 submenu items in total, including Resolution, VGA Port, Network, Audio In and Audio Out Figure 4- 5 Configuration Interface In these interfaces, you can: ...
  • Page 34 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Icon Status Description Audio IN: select HDMI embedded audio as input source Audio OUT: enable analog audio output Audio IN: select HDMI embedded audio as input source Audio OUT: disable analog audio output Press the button to switch between the 2 states.
  • Page 35 TekFlex-12 User’s Manual Figure 4- 7 EDID Management In these interfaces, you can:  1 input learns EDID from 1 output: Output + Input + Confirm  All inputs learn EDID from 1 output: Output + To All Inputs  Undo the previous input: click Cancel...

  • Page 36: Port Management

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual  Notes on the front panel icon: Icon Status Description Front panel button unlock Front panel button locked Press the button to switch between the 2 states.  Clear the cache of the browser beforehand to ensure reliable GUI operation.

  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 5. Firmware Upgrade The switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC. Step2. Connect the USB ports of the switcher and the PC via USB cable.

  • Page 38: Specification

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 6. Specification 6.1 Main Unit TekFlex-12 (79200) Connectors 1 IR EYE, Control Card Slot 12 PCI-E 1 RS232, 1 TCP/IP Control 1 3.5mm mini jack, 1 3-pin pluggable terminal block, 1 RJ45 Connectors General Standards HDMI 1.4 & HDCP 1.3...

  • Page 39: Tfx-Isd

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 6.2.2 TFX-ISD TFX-ISD (79214) Input Output Input 1 SDI Output 1 SDI LOOP Output Connector Female BNC Female BNC Connector General Signal 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI Resolution 1080p (max) Transmission (1080p)≤160m Data Type 8 & 10 & 12bit Distance Working Reference 0~50℃...

  • Page 40: Tfx-Ivg & Tfx-Ovg

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual TFX-IVG & TFX-OVG TFX-IVG TFX-OVG (79212) (79222) Input 1 VGA, 1 Audio Output 1 VGA, 1 Audio Female 15 pin HD Female 15 pin HD Input Output 1 3-pin pluggable 1 3-pin pluggable Connector Connector terminal block...

  • Page 41: Tfx-Idv & Tfx-Odv

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 6.2.3 TFX-IDV & TFX-ODV TFX-IDV TFX-ODV (79210) (79220) Input 1 DVI, 1 Audio Output 1 DVI, 1 Audio Female DB24+5/HDMI Female DB24+5/HDMI Input Output 1 3-pin pluggable 1 3-pin pluggable Connector Connector terminal block terminal block Power Power 4.5w...

  • Page 42: Panel Drawing

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 7. Panel Drawing 17.2” 0.9” INPUTS MENU 3.0” FIRMWA RE EDID OUTPUTS CLEAR ENTER TekFlex-12 3.5” LOOP INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Revised 12-14-15 www.TEKVOX.com...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Check whether the cables Loss of color or no video The connecting cables may are connected correctly signal at output not be connected correctly and in working condition. Reconnect the devices and Loose cable connection make sure they’re well...

  • Page 44: After-Sales Service

    TekFlex-12 User’s Manual 9. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrant that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).

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