16×20 4K60 Modular Matrix Switcher with Built-In Video Wall
KanexPro FLEX-MF16X20 modular 16x20 matrix switcher delivers 4K60 18Gbps switching with built-in video wall, quad view, independent scaling, and CEC…
Sixteen cable boxes in. Twenty TVs out. One chassis that handles video wall, quad view, and independent scaling without a single external processor. The FLEX-MF16X20 is a modular 4K60 matrix switcher built for bars, restaurants, hotels, and multi-zone venues where every screen needs to show the right source at the right resolution — controlled from a 7" touchscreen at the bar or remotely via Web GUI. HDMI 2.0, 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2. HDMI and CAT cards. CAT carries 4K60 up to 165ft (50m) and 1080p up to 197ft (60m). CEC powers displays on/off by zone. Crestron SIMPL modules, RS-232 and TCP/IP ASCII commands, plus a Web GUI. Cards and receivers are sold separately: the chassis ships empty. A full 16×20 is 1× FLEX-MF16X20, 2× FLEX-HDMI8IN input cards, 2× output cards (FLEX-CAT12OUT for CAT displays or FLEX-HDMI12OUT for HDMI displays) and one FLEX-CATRX receiver per CAT display.
- Ships empty: add 2× FLEX-HDMI8IN, 2× FLEX-CAT12OUT or FLEX-HDMI12OUT, and one FLEX-CATRX per CAT display
- Up to 16 HDMI 2.0 inputs and 20 outputs on modular HDMI and CAT cards
- 4K/UHD 60Hz at 18Gbps with full HDCP 2.2 and HDR support
- Built-in video wall of up to 12 displays (1×12, 2×6, 3×4, 4×3, 6×2 or 12×1), up to 30 walls, with bezel compensation
- Quad view mode displays four sources on a single output in multiple layout options
- Independent output scaling adjusts resolution per channel for mixed-display environments
- CAT output carries 4K60 up to 165ft (50m) and 1080p up to 197ft (60m) over one cable to FLEX-CATRX receivers, powered over the cable
- CEC display control for zone-based power management across connected screens
- 7" front-panel touchscreen for on-site switching, preset recall, and system monitoring
- Crestron SIMPL modules to download (routing, video wall, quad view, EDID, presets), plus an RS-232 and TCP/IP ASCII command set and Web GUI for any other control system
Specifications| Standard | HDMI 2.0, HDCP 1.x, HDCP 2.2 |
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| HDR | Supported |
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| Maximum Data Rate | 18 Gbps |
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| Video Resolution | Up to 3840×2160 60Hz 4:4:4 (8-bit) |
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| Chroma Sampling | RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2/4:2:0 |
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| Color Bit Depth | 8, 10, 12 bits per color |
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| Audio Formats | LPCM 2.0/2.1/5.1/6.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DD+, DTS-ES, DTS HD Master, DTS HD-HRA, DTS:X |
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| RS-232 Control | 1× 9-pin D-sub |
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| TCP/IP Control | 1× RJ45 |
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| Input Cards | 2 slots — 8× HDMI Type A per card (FLEX-HDMI8IN) |
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| Output Cards | 2 slots — 12× CAT per card (FLEX-CAT12OUT) or 12× HDMI (FLEX-HDMI12OUT); 20 outputs routed |
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| CAT Distance | 4K60 up to 165ft (50m) and 1080p up to 197ft (60m), to FLEX-CATRX receivers |
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| Front Panel | 7-inch touchscreen |
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| ESD Protection | ±8kV (air-gap) / ±4kV (contact) |
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| Operating Temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
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| Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
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| Power | 100–240VAC 50/60Hz |
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| 1× | FLEX-MF16X20 chassis (empty) |
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| — | Input cards, output cards and FLEX-CATRX receivers sold separately |
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Questions
- How are the input and output card slots configured on the FLEX-MF16X20?
- The chassis has 2 input card slots, each taking an 8-port HDMI card (FLEX-HDMI8IN), and 2 output card slots, each taking a 12-port CAT card (FLEX-CAT12OUT) or a 12-port HDMI card (FLEX-HDMI12OUT), and routes 20 outputs. It ships empty: a full 16x20 is 2x FLEX-HDMI8IN, 2 output cards and one FLEX-CAT
- What video standard, HDCP compliance, and bandwidth does the FLEX-MF16X20 support?
- The chassis is HDMI 2.0 compliant with HDCP 1.x and HDCP 2.2 support, routing signals at up to 18Gbps and resolutions up to 3840x2160 60Hz 4:4:4 (8-bit), with 8, 10, or 12 bits per color and HDR support.
- How do I set up quad view via command syntax?
- Use s quad on layer x time y out z! where x is the layout (1-3), y is the output resolution timing index (2-16), and z is the starting output port (must be a card's 1st, 5th, or 9th port). Example: s quad on layer 1 time 9 out 1! sets layout 1 at 1080p60 starting from output 1. To turn it off, send
- How is CEC display control sent to an output?
- Send s cec hdmi out y on! or s cec hdmi out y off! to power a display on or off through output y (0=all). Custom CEC commands can be sent with s cec send out y cmd xx xx!, for example s cec send out 0 cmd ef 82 10 00!.
- What are the dimensions, weight, and power requirements of the FLEX-MF16X20?
- It runs on 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. The chassis dimensions and weight are being confirmed and will be added here; the figures shown earlier belonged to a larger frame.
- What are the environmental operating limits for the FLEX-MF16X20?
- Operating temperature is 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C), humidity is 10 to 90% RH non-condensing, and ESD protection is rated at plus/minus 8kV air-gap discharge and plus/minus 4kV contact discharge.
- How do I reset the FLEX-MF16X20 to factory defaults?
- Send s reset! via RS-232 or TCP/IP and the matrix will reinitialize with factory settings.
- I cannot access the Web GUI. What should I do?
- Read the matrix's IP address on the touch panel under System Info > LAN, put your PC on the same subnet, connect to the LAN port on the MCU board, and sign in with the Admin account.
- How does the FLEX-MF16X20 scale as a project grows?
- Cards and receivers are sold separately, and the same FLEX-HDMI8IN, FLEX-CAT12OUT, FLEX-HDMI12OUT and FLEX-CATRX fit every FLEX chassis, so you can start with the cards you need, add more later, or move them to a larger FLEX chassis. Power the chassis down before fitting or removing a card.
- What does the FLEX-MF16X20 eliminate from a typical AV rack?
- It removes the need for separate video wall processors, scalers, and multi-view units by handling video wall layouts, quad view, and independent per-output scaling internally.