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79201 User Manual
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TekFlex-16 Flexible Matrix Chassis
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  • Page 1 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual TekFlex-16 TekFlex-16 Flexible Matrix Chassis All Rights Reserved Version: 79201_2020V2.1 www.tekvox.com...
  • Page 2 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different product model specifications may vary. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
  • Page 3 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Safety Precautions To ensure the best performance from the 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

    1.1 Features ............................... 6 1.2 Package List ............................6 2. Specifications ..........................7 3. Panel Description ......................... 8 3.1 TekFlex-16 ............................8 3.1.1 Front Panel ..........................8 3.1.2 Rear Panel ........................... 9 3.2 1080 Signal Cards ..........................10 3.2.1 TFX-ITP & TFX-OTP ........................11 3.2.2 TFX-ISD .............................
  • Page 5 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 5.1.4 Clear Operation ........................27 5.2 IR Control ............................28 5.3 RS232 Control ........................... 29 5.3.1 RS232 PC Operation ........................ 29 5.3.2 RS232 Communication Commands ..................30 5.4 TCP/ICP Control ..........................40 5.4.1 Control Modes .......................... 40 5.4.2 Control Via TCP/IP Communication Software ..............

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    VGA/ DVI/ HDBaseT input / output cards and 4 fixed output slots for HDMI and HDBT. With its advanced modular design, the TekFlex-16 can make up any combination of a 12x4 to 1x15 HD Matrix. Input cards consist of HDMI, DVI, SDI, HDBaseT, and VGA. Output cards consist of HDMI, DVI, HDBaseT, and VGA.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 2. Specifications 16 Total Input/Output Card Capacity 4 Fixed Output Slots 8 Flexible Input/Output Slots 1 IR EYE (3.5mm mini jack, Female) Control Ports 1 RS-232 (3 Pin Phoenix, Female) 1 TCP/IP (RJ45, Female HD Card Standards HDMI 1.4 &...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3. Panel Description 3.1 TekFlex-16 3.1.1 Front Panel EDID INPUT CLEAR ENTER 1) LCD Screen: Display real-time operation status 2) FIRMWARE: Micro USB port, used for firmware updates 3) PWR: Power indicator: • OFF: No power •...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    6. TCP/IP: TCP/IP control port, connect with control device (e.g. a PC). 7. Ground: Connect to grounding 8. Power port: Connect with 100~240V AC outlet. Note: 1) TekFlex-16 supports flexible card connection to and from 12x4～1x13 matrix. 2) Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. www.tekvox.com...

  • Page 10: 1080 Signal Cards

    79201 User Manual 3.2 1080 Signal Cards TekFlex-16 has 12 card slots for flexible input & output signal card combinations and 4 output slots. Various signal cards can be selected, including VGA, DVI, SDI, HDBT, HDMI, according to specific needs. All signal cards support seamless distribution and are hot-swappable. The TekFlex-16 can support both 1080 and 4K cards but not in the same matrix.

  • Page 11: Tfx-Itp & Tfx-Otp

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.2.1 TFX-ITP & TFX-OTP • HDBaseT signal card (refer to 7.2.1 for detailed specification) • HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 compliant • Works with PoE HDBT transmitter / receiver to attain long-distance (up to 70m via qualified CAT6 cable) transmission for 1080p signal and bi-directional RS232 control •...

  • Page 12: Tfx-Isd

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.2.2 TFX-ISD • Single SDI input card (refer to 7.2.2 for detailed specification) • 1 SDI input transmits high-definition 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI signal • Resolution range: 1080p, 1080i, 720p • Transmit 1080p signal up to 100m • 1 loop output for local monitoring TFX-ISD The BNC connector is shown as the figure below.

  • Page 13: Tfx-Ivg & Tfx-Ovg

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.2.3 TFX-IVG & TFX-OVG • Single VGA signal card (refer to 7.2.3 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 14 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual When connecting to YPbPr or CVBS signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below): VGA- YPbPr: VGA-YPbPr converting guide Signal Signal GREEN BLUE Other pins are not used. VGA- CVBS: VGA-C-Video converting guide...

  • Page 15: Tfx-Idv & Tfx-Odv

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.2.4 TFX-IDV & TFX-ODV • Single DVI signal card (refer to 7.2.4 for detailed specification) • HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 compliant, capable to transmit DVI/ HDMI signal • Output resolution adjustable via commands or GUI: including auto, 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p (default), 1920x1200 •...

  • Page 16: Tfx-Ihd & Tfx-Ohd

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.2.5 TFX-IHD & TFX-OHD • Single HDMI signal card (refer to 7.2.5 for detailed specification) • HDMI 1.3 & HDCP 1.3 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 17: Signal Cards

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.3 4K Signal Cards These are the Matrix Switcher 4K signal cards for HDMI and HDBT. All the signal cards support seamless switching and hot-plug as long as they are all 4K. The chart below shows all signal cards:...
  • Page 18 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Signal Signal TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Clock- TMDS Data 2 Shield TMDS Data 2- N.C. TMDS Data 1+ TMDS Data 1 Shield TMDS Data 1- DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data 0+ +5V Power TMDS Data 0 Shield...

  • Page 19: Tfx-Ibt+ & Tfx-Obt

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.3.2 TFX-IBT+ & TFX-OBT+ 4K seamless HDBT signal card (refer to 6.2.2 for detailed specification) Max resolution: 4K×2K@60Hz; Adaptive HDCP input and support HDCP 2.2, the output signal supports HDCP 1.4; Work with HDBT transmitter/receiver to attain long-distance transmission (up to 70m via qualified CAT6 cable for 1080P or 40m for 4K signal);...
  • Page 20 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual TFX-OBT+ TFX-IBT+ Pin layout of the HDBT connector: Color Orange-White Orange Green-White Blue Blue-White Green Brown-White Brown Twist the pure-color cables with their half-color cables. www.tekvox.com...

  • Page 21: Tfx-Iuv

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.3.3 TFX-IUV • Single 4K VGA signal card (refer to 7.4.3 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 22 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual When connecting to YPbPr or CVBS signal, insert converting cables according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below): VGA- YPbPr: VGA-YPbPr converting guide Signal Signal GREEN BLUE Other pins are not used. VGA- CVBS: VGA-C-Video converting guide...

  • Page 23: Tfx-Oau2

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 3.4 TFX-OAU2 The audio card for TekFlex allows for both source and Mic volume control. There is also a MIX OUT that can be used for VTC and Lecture Capture. TFX-OAU Connection Diagram www.tekvox.com...

  • Page 24: System Connection

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 4. System Connection 4.1 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 being powered on.

  • Page 25: Application

    79201 User Manual 4.3 Application With its flexible port and card design, the TekFlex-16 is a great solution for many types of systems. This product is ideal for small and large systems which allow the smaller systems to be easily expanded to a larger system in the future.

  • Page 26: Operations

    79201 User Manual 5. Operations 5.1 Front Control Panel TekFlex-16 provides easy front panel button control for I/O switch, EDID management, and system inquiry. 5.1.1 Switching I/O Connection Input / output channels are recognized in double-digit, press 01~09 for channel 1~9.

  • Page 27: Edid Learning

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 5.1.2 EDID Learning • The Matrix Switcher features EDID management to maintain compatibility between all devices. • One input port learns the EDID data of one output port • Operation: “EDID”+“INPUT”+“OUTPUT”+“ENTER”. • Example: Input 1 learns EDID data from output 10.

  • Page 28: Ir Control

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 5.2 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 29: Rs232 Control

    When using Hercules to control the TekFlex-16, select the serial port tab, set the serial settings, and press the Open button. Enter the command you want to send and press the Send button.

  • Page 30: Rs232 Communication Commands

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 5.3.2 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 31 Y = A~P, send this command to the 601% corresponding HDBaseT receiver when Volume of MIC : 60 TekFlex-16 is powered on /+[Y]/[X]:******. (****** and feedback from d. Y = a~p, send this command to the HDBT receiver)
  • Page 32 1--VGA, 2--DVI, 4--BT, 6--HDMI Inquire the command send to port [XX]+1 [XX]=00~15, get the command sent to port %88[XX]. 1~16 when powered on TekFlex-16 Port 11: 2A1. when PWOFF [XX]=16~31, get the command sent to port 1~16 when powered off TekFlex-16 System Unlock!/ System %9961.
  • Page 33 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Command Description Feedback Out 01 02 03 04 In 00 00 00 00 Out 05 06 07 08 Get current input & output card In 00 01 00 00 %9975. correspondence status Out 09 10 11 12...
  • Page 34 TekFlex-16 79201 User 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 1080I Resolution Out08 USER/O/[x]:0810%; 30Hz 1920x1080I...
  • Page 35 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual TFX-ITP Command Description Feedback Set the audio source of input [x] to HDMI Channel 01 in audio USER/I/[x]:0706%; embedded audio command is:0706% Set the audio source of input [x] to analog Channel 01 in audio USER/I/[x]:0707%;...
  • Page 36 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Command Description Feedback TFX-ODV Set the resolution of output [x] through auto EDID (after detected new output, USER/O/[x]:0101%; Resolution Out 02 Auto automatically capture the output device’s EDID) Channel 11 out audio USER/O/[x]:0110%; Enable analog audio output for output [x]...
  • Page 37 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Command Description Feedback TFX-IUH Set the audio source of input [x] to HDMI Channel 04 in audio USER/I/[x]:0706%; embedded audio command is:0706% Set the audio source of input [x] to Channel 04 in audio USER/I/[x]:0707%; analog audio...
  • Page 38 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Command Description Feedback TFX-OBT+ Set the resolution of output [x] to 720P Resolution USER/O/[x]:0804%; 60Hz Out08 1280x720P Set the resolution of output [x] to 1080P Resolution USER/O/[x]:0813%; 60Hz Out08 1920x1080P Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0824%;...
  • Page 39 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Command Description Feedback Switch the output audio mode of port Port XX Output is mono PortXX/SetMono. xx to mono. mode. PortXX/MicMute. Mute the MIC audio of port xx. Port XX Mic Mute. PortXX/MicUnmute. Unmute the MIC audio of port xx.

  • Page 40: Tcp/Icp Control

    TekFlex-16 can be controlled by PC or 3rd party control system using both static and DHCP. Connection can be direct cabling between PC and TekFlex-16. Controlled by PC directly Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the TekFlex-16, and set its network segment to the same as the TekFlex-16’s. Same network...

  • Page 41: Control Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    Controlled by PC(s) Using DHCP Server In this mode, you will first need to connect to the TekFlex-16 using the direct method to set the IP address of the unit to match the VLAN it is connected to. The TekFlex-16 can be set to DHCP and reserved by the DHCP server.

  • Page 42: Control Via Web-Based Gui

    Access GUI interface through any one of the following methods: 1) Access through UPnP: Go to My Network Place in your PC, and click the icon named TekFlex-16. 2) Access through web browser: Type the IP of the device (default: 192.168.0.178, changeable) in the browser.
  • Page 43 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual After logging in, the browser enters the user management interface to provide the user with access to system operation as either an administrator or user. The chart below illustrates the main structure of GUI interfaces: GUI Structure...
  • Page 44 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Switch Control: Two selectable interfaces in total, including scene switch interface and I/O switch interface. The following are available from Switch Control pages: • Scene select: scene button + Load • I/O switch: “input” + “output 1 + …/ All” +”Confirm”...
  • Page 45 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Configuration allows for the following: Configure output resolution TFX-ODV, TFX-OTP& TFX-OHD: Auto, 800*600, 1024*768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p, 1920x1200 TFX-OVG (options vary according to different signal format): Ø VGA: 800x600, 1024x768, 720p, 1280x1024, 1080i, 1080p, 1920x1200;...
  • Page 46 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Configure LCD display Allows for the following: • Name and Model: max 16 characters • Set button labels: max 7 characters • Name scenes: max 7 characters Remember to click Confirm to save the settings. Status-LCD...
  • Page 47 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual Set button labels Status-Button In this instance, you can set button labels: max at 7 characters Name scene Status-Scene Status: 3 submenu items in total, including LCD, Button, and Scene www.tekvox.com...
  • Page 48 TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual EDID Allows for the following settings: • One input learns EDID from one output: Output + Input + Confirm • All inputs learn EDID from one output: Output + To All Inputs • Undo the previous input: click Cancel...

  • Page 49: Port Management

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual In these interfaces, you can: • Set password: max at 10 numbers/letters • Configure front panel lock status • Inquire GUI & Hardware versions Remember to click Save to save the settings. Notes on the front panel icon:...

  • Page 50: Firmware Upgrade

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 6. Firmware Upgrade The switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: Step 1. Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 7. Specifications 7.1 Main Unit TekFlex-16 (79201) 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 1080 Card HDMI 1.4 &...

  • Page 52: Tfx-Isd

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 7.2.2 TFX-ISD TFX-ISD (79214) Input Output Input 1 SDI Output 1 SDI LOOP Connector Female BNC Output Connector Female BNC General Signal 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI Resolution 1080p (max) Transmission (1080p)≤160m Data Type 8 & 10 & 12bit Distance...

  • Page 53: Tfx-Ihd & Tfx-Ohd

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 7.2.4 TFX-IHD & TFX-OHD TFX-IHD (79210) TFX-OHD (79220) Input 1 HDMI, 1 Analog audio Output 1 HDMI, 1 Analog audio 19-pin Type A Female 19-pin Type A Female HDMI HDMI Input Connector Output Connector 3-pin pluggable terminal...

  • Page 54: Tfx-Iuh & Tfx-Ouh

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 7.2.6 TFX-IUH & TFX-OUH TFX-IUH (79230) TFX-OUH (79233) Input 1 HDMI, 1 Analog audio Output 1 HDMI, 1 Analog audio 19-pin Type A Female 19-pin Type A Female HDMI HDMI Input Connector Output Connector 3-pin pluggable terminal...

  • Page 55: Panel Drawing

    TekFlex-16 79201 User Manual 8. Panel Drawing www.tekvox.com...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Static becomes stronger when Check the grounding and connecting the video Bad grounding make sure it is connected well. connectors If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support at support@tekvox.com. www.tekvox.com...

  • Page 57: After-Sales Service

    Technical Support: When contacting us regarding repairs or replacement, please provide the following information: • Product version and name • Detailed failure situations • Configuration or arrangement of the cards in the chassis For further questions or concerns, contact your local distributor or email us at support@tekvox.com. www.tekvox.com...

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