Blackmagicdesign Teranex 2D Processor Installation And Operation Manual

Windows

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September 2012

Mac OS X

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Installation and Operation Manual

Teranex 2D Processor

Welcome

Welcome to Teranex!

Thank you for purchasing a Blackmagic Design Teranex converter for your facility.

The Teranex converter you have purchased is an amazing quality standards converter that you will spend hours playing with to discover all the wonderful functions it has. I am still playing with it myself to see all the other things I can use it for! We have packed it with the latest SDI, HDMI and analog connections so you can use it to convert and connect anything!

One of the exciting advantages of the Teranex converter is the amazing quality of the conversions. It features a powerful SIMD processor that allows more complex calculations, allowing the Teranex to do a better job at processing video, removing ﬁeld movement, detecting cadence, noise reduction, timecode conversions, subtitle conversion and much more!

Enjoy exploring your Teranex processor and we all hope you have many years of enjoyment out of it. Please let us know of any ideas and features you would like to see, as we are constantly updating the software so it gets better and better!

Grant Petty

CEO Blackmagic Design

Contents

Teranex 2D Processor

Getting Started with Conversion

Introducing Teranex 5

Understanding the Teranex Processor 6

How to Set Up as a Standalone Converter 8

Connecting Video and Audio Hardware 9

Teranex 2D Processor Connection Reference Guide 12

How to update the Blackmagic Teranex Software 13

Getting Started with Capture and Playback

How to Set Up for Capture and Playback with Conversion 14

How to Set Up Waveform Monitoring 15

Connecting Video and Audio Hardware 16

Teranex 2D Processor Connection Reference Guide 19

Install the Blackmagic Teranex Software 20

How to update the Blackmagic Teranex Software 21

Capturing and Playing Back Video

Understanding the Control Panel

Teranex Processor Control Panel Layout 24

Control Panel LED Color Code 24

Input/Output Selection 25

Video Selection 25

Audio Selection 26

Video Format, Frame Type and Frame Rate Selection 26

Format Conversion Table 28

Aspect Ratio Selection 30

LCD User Interface and Menu Controls 35

Video Proc Amp 35

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Presets 36

Status LEDs 37

Panel Lock / Power / Remote Lock 38

Understanding the LCD Menus

Main Menu 39

Video Menu 39

Color Correction Menu 40

Clip Menu 41

Aspect Fill 41

Proc Amp Menu 42

Test Patterns Menu 43

Advanced Menu 44

Clean Cadence 45

Scene Detection 45

Source Type 45

Frame Rate Conversion Aperture 46

Noise Reduction Menu 47

Bias 48

Split Screen On/Off 48

Red Overlay On/Off 49

Ancillary Data Menu 49

Closed Caption Menu 50

Timecode Menu 50

Video Index Menu 63

Setup Menu 65

Reference Setup Menu 66

Line Offset 67

Pixel Offset 67

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Video Setup Menu 68

No Input Menu 68

Input Analog Video Setup Menu 68

Output Analog Video Setup Menu 69

Audio Setup Menu 69

Using your Favourite Editing Software

Editing with your Teranex 2D Processor 70

Using Blackmagic System Preferences 71

Avid Media Composer 6 73

Adobe Final Cut Pro 7 77

Adobe Final Cut Pro X 79

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 81

Adobe After Effects CS6 84

Adobe Photoshop CS6 85

Using Blackmagic Media Express

Using Blackmagic UltraScope

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test

Developer Information

Getting Help

Warnings

Warranty

Getting Started with Conversion

5

Introducing Teranex

The Teranex Processor is a high end video standards converter capable of extremely high quality image processing for standards conversion and format conversion, as well as 16 channels of frame accurate audio conversions. You can move from virtually any format to any other format in real time with literally hundreds of combinations, perfect for live production.

The Teranex Processor does not need a connection to a computer and you can just switch it on and push the buttons on the built-in control panel. The integrated LCD lets you view the incoming video signal and preview the conversion without even needing an external monitor.

When connected to a Mac OS X computer with Thunderbolt technology, the Teranex Processor can also be used for cleaning and converting content for authoring as well as video capture and playback for editing, design and effects. Alternatively you can use the Thunderbolt connection for waveform monitoring with the included Blackmagic UltraScope software!

If you want to update the internal software of the Teranex Processor with new features, bug ﬁxes, and increased compatibility with third party software and video devices, you'll need a Mac OS X or Windows computer with a USB connection to run the included Teranex Utility software. Please check the support page on our web site at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the latest version of software for your Teranex Processor.

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Understanding the Teranex Processor

The Teranex Processor features patented processing technology for the highest quality conversion between video standards, frame rates and resolutions. The incredible power of Teranex processing includes: up conversion, down conversion, SD/HD cross conversion, SD/HD standards conversion, cadence detection and removal, noise reduc tion, adjustable scaling, aspect ratio conversion including Smart aspect, timecode conversion, 16 channel audio processing, and more.

Proprietary PixelMotion de-interlacing, 3:2 detection and detail enhancement, combined with a powerful array processing module, provide the highest image quality up, down and cross conversions. The ﬁrst step in the conversion process is to identify whether the input material is video or ﬁlm originated so as to apply the appropriate ﬁlter to recover the full vertical resolution of the input material. The identiﬁcation process is fully automatic and selects either PixelMotion de-interlacing for video based material or 3:2 detection for ﬁlm based material.

PixelMotion De-interlacing

PixelMotion de-interlacing of video originated material produces perfect progressive frames in preparation for further processing. The processing aperture is adjusted on a pixel-by-pixel basis, which preserves all of the detail of the original interlaced image and eliminates jaggies in the output image, providing welldeﬁned edges on objects and producing the sharpest images possible.

3:2 Detection

3:2 cadence detection recognizes the redundant ﬁelds inserted during the conversion from 24 frames per second to 30. This advanced 3:2 pull down ﬁlter avoids frame rate conversion artifacts and provides the highest vertical resolution and motion quality.

Since the quality of the video de-interlacing is so high, there will be no difference visible in the vertical resolution seen with ﬁlm originated material and that of the de-interlaced video originated material.

Cadence Detection, Removal and Correction

Teranex is unique because it can automatically remove cadence (3:2 pulldown) from video when converting to 24 fps, even when the footage has been previously edited and suffers from ﬂash ﬁelds. That’s perfect for mastering clean online content! You can even take edited 3:2 sequences, remove the broken cadence and re-insert clean cadence all in one pass.

Improper cadence detection can cause a loss of resolution, resulting in moiré patterns. Advanced cadence detection eliminates these annoying moiré artifacts.

Before Cadence Detection

After Cadence Detection

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Aspect Ratio Conversion

Teranex supports a wide range of aspect ratios, including variable and ﬁxed aspect ratios. Also included is the proprietary Smart aspect that warps images from 4:3 to 16:9 without visible stretching of the center action area of the image that normally occurs.

Noise Reduction

Adjustable noise reduction controls offer a greater degree of temporal recursive noise reduction with fewer artifacts. A bias control allows the aggressiveness to be ﬁne-tuned. For ﬁlter performance testing, a Red Overlay can be applied that will color pixels red that are in motion.

Frame rate Conversion

Moving images exist in three dimensions. Firstly, in the horizontal direction, images are made up of individual pixels. Secondly, in the vertical direc tion, they are made up of the lines contained in the ﬁeld or frame. The combination is referred to as the spatial domain. Thirdly, the motion image is composed of a number of ﬁelds or frames per second, which is referred to as the temporal domain.

The process of frame rate conversion, also known as standards conversion, is a form of sample rate conversion in two or three of the above dimensions. It consists of expressing moving images sampled on a three-dimensional sampling lattice to a different three-dimensional lattice.

Frame rate conver sions generally involve changing the number of lin es and ﬁelds (or frames) per sec ond in an image. Examples of standards conversions include: 486i59.94 to 576i50; 720p59.94 to 1080i50; 1080i59.94 to 1080i50.

Teranex uses a process called linear interpolation to convert between these various spaces. Interpolation is deﬁned as computing the value of a sample, or samples, which lie outside the sampling matrix of the source signal. In other words, it is the process of computing the values of output samples that lie between the input samples. Teranex processing allows for the processing aperture to be adjusted to provide the optimal result.

Clean incoming source material in real time as a result of Noise Reduction.

Before Noise Reduction

After Noise Reduction

Getting Started with Conversion

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How to Set Up as a Standalone Converter

This section guides you through how to set up your Teranex 2D Processor hardware as a standalone video format converter.

Connecting the Teranex 2D Processor as a standalone converter

Step 1. Connect power to one or both power sockets. The easiest way to power the Teranex 2D Processor

is to connect an IEC cable to its AC power socket. Alternatively the 12V DC military grade port can be used for external battery power and/or failover redundancy with an optional “brick” DC adapter.

Step 2. Connect cables between the video and audio connections on your Teranex 2D Processor and

your video equipment.

Step 3. If you are using analog or AES/EBU audio, rather than SDI or HDMI embedded audio, connect

common third party breakout cables to the DB-25 audio connectors for analog and AES/EBU audio. Pinout diagrams for the DB-25 audio connectors can be seen in the "Connecting Video and Audio Hardware" section of this manual.

Step 4. On the front panel press the IN button and set the video source to SDI, HDMI or Analog. If you

are using embedded SDI or HDMI audio, set the audio source to Embed. Otherwise select from AES or Analog audio. The processor will detect the format of the video input and automatically conﬁgure the unit. The integrated LCD will show the incoming video signal.

Step 5. Press the OUT button on the front panel and use the buttons to select your desired output format,

frame type, frame rate and also set the output aspect ratio if needed. Press “Accept” on the integrated LCD to conﬁrm the new selection. You will notice that all video and audio output buttons will be lit, indicating that all output types are active simultaneously.

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Connecting Video and Audio Hardware

Your Teranex Processor includes a wide variety of input and output connections, providing a ﬂexible solution for just about any system conﬁguration you may have. Once you have connected and selected your input video and audio source, the video and audio output signals will be present on all of the output connectors simultaneously.

SD/HD/3G SDI Video and Audio

The Serial Digital Interface (SDI) input and output connec tions supports SD, HD and 3 Gb/s signals. To use the SDI signal as your video input, press the IN button on the front panel and then select SDI as your video source.

If your program audio is embedded in the SDI video input signal, you must select EMBED on the front panel.

A reclocked, SDI Input Loop connector is provided which always shows the SDI input signal regardless of whether the analog, HDMI or SDI input button has been selected on the front panel.

Analog Video

Both analog composite and component video sources are suppor ted in the Teranex Processor, and you may change which signal type you are using at any time. You will note that the BNC connectors labeled Y/NTSC/PAL serve double duty as connections for the Y (luminance) component signal OR NTSC/PAL composite video sources. You can deﬁne the desired analog video signal type, composite or component, via the front panel LCD menu.

If the analog video output is conﬁgured as composite, HD video output formats will be down converted to SD as a monitoring quality output. If the analog video output is conﬁgured as component, HD will be provided, as there is no need for downconversion.

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Analog Audio

Two methods of connecting analog audio are available:

 a DB-25 multi-pin connector for connecting 4 channels of balanced analog audio In and Out  a pair of RCA phono connectors for stereo left and right input.

The DB-25 connector is used for connection of 4 input channels and 4 output channels of balanced analog audio to the Teranex 2D Processor. An optional breakout cable is required, which is a standard Yamaha format cable for balan ced XLR connection s. This inexpensive breakou t cable may be purchased through many vendors, or may be fabricated using off the shelf connectors and cable.

For input of HiFi Stereo audio, a pair of RCA phono connectors are provided to permit connection of devices that have stereo unbalanced RCA audio outputs. These devices may include DVD players, VTR’s, etc. that do not have professional, balanced analog outputs.

When you select the ANLG button on the front panel as the audio input type, a menu page will appear on the front panel LCD allowing you to choose which of the two analog audio sources you want to use.

Teranex 2D Processor analog audio pin connections.

Analog

Audio Ch.

Hot Pins (+) Cold Pins (–) Ground Pins

1 IN 1 14 10

2 IN 2 15 12

3 IN 3 16 13

4 IN 4 17 22

1 OUT 5 18 23

2 OUT 6 19 24

3 OUT 7 20 25

4 OUT 8 21 25

13 12 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

DB-25 pin outs also compatible with Yamaha™, Mackie™,

Sony™ and Apogee™ connectors.

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AES/EBU Audio

A DB-25 connector is provided for connecting up to 8 input channels (4 pairs) and 8 output channels (4 pairs) of balanced AES/EBU digital audio to the Teranex 2D Processor. An optional breakout cable is required, which is a standard Yamaha format cable for balanced XLR connections. This inexpensive breakout cable may be purchased through many vendors, or may be fabricated using off the shelf connectors and cable.

HDMI Video and Audio

The Teranex Processor supports video and audio via HDMI inputs and outputs. Any audio associated with the HDMI input is treated as an embedded source, so you should select EMBED as the audio Input source to use it.

HDMI cable quality varies greatly so we recommend buying high quality cables from a high end video reseller. High quality cables help eliminate unwanted sparkles or glitches in the HDMI video input.

If you don't see video on the HDMI video input, even though you have a device connected, then you might want to check if the HDMI device you have connected uses HDCP. This content protection prevents the HDMI video from being seen on anything other than a television, so you won't be able to see images from these devices. Devices with HDCP include DVD players, and set top boxes.

In general, cameras and computers don't create content containing content protection, so you should not have any problems connecting these devices.

Please always be sure you have copyright ownership before using or displaying content publicly.

Teranex 2D Processor AES/EBU audio pin connections.

AES/EBU Audio Ch.

Hot Pins (+) Cold Pins (–) Ground Pins

1&2 IN 1 14 10

3&4 IN 2 15 12

5&6 IN 3 16 13

7&8 IN 4 17 22

1&2 OUT 5 18 23

3&4 OUT 6 19 24

5&6 OUT 7 20 25

7&8 OUT 8 21 25

13 12 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

DB-25 pin outs also compatible with Yamaha™, Mackie™,

Sony™ and Apogee™ connectors.

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Teranex 2D Processor Connection Reference Guide

DB-25 pin outs also compatible with Yamaha™, Mackie™, Sony™

and Apogee™ connectors.

DB-25 pin outs also compatible

with Yamaha™, Mackie™, Sony™

and Apogee™ connectors.

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How to update the Blackmagic Teranex Software

From time to time Blackmagic Design will release new software for your Teranex Processor, with new features, bug ﬁxes, and increased compatibility with third party software and video devices.

To update your Teranex Processor with new software, you need to use the Teranex Utility to connect to the Teranex Processor via USB. This utility checks the internal Teranex Processor software and lets you know if there is new software.

First, download the latest Blackmagic Teranex software and install it on your computer using the instructions in the Installing Blackmagic Teranex Software section of this manual. Once installed, the new software for your Teranex Processor will be included in the Teranex Utility.

Updating the Teranex Processor Software

Step 1. Connect the Teranex Processor via USB to your computer. The switcher chassis is equipped with

a mini-USB 2.0 port which can be connected to your computer's USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port using a USB cable. When upgrading software, make sure there is only one Teranex Processor connected via USB to the computer running the Teranex Utility software.

Step 2. Launch the Teranex Utility software.

Step 3. If the Teranex Processor software requires updating, you will be prompted by a window asking

if you would like to update the software. Select Update Now to initiate the update process. The update process may take a few minutes. Do not unplug power from the Teranex Processor during the software update.

Step 4. Once the software update is complete, the Teranex Processor will automatically restart to enable

the new software.

Teranex Utility

Getting Started with Capture and Playback

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How to Set Up for Capture and Playback with Conversion

This section guides you through how to set up your Teranex 2D Processor hardware with your computer for video capture and playback with conversion, including RS-422 remote deck control.

Connecting the Teranex 2D Processor to your computer

Step 1. Connect power to one or both power sockets. The easiest way to power the Teranex 2D Processor

is to connect an IEC cable to its AC power socket. Alternatively the 12V DC military grade port can be used for external battery power and/or failover redundancy with an optional “brick” DC adapter.

Step 2. Connect a Thunderbolt cable between the Teranex 2D Processor and a Thunderbolt port on your

computer, or to a Thunderbolt disk array which is attached to your computer.

Step 3. Connect cables between the video and audio connections on your Teranex 2D Processor and

your video equipment.

Step 4. If you are using analog or AES/EBU audio, rather than SDI or HDMI embedded audio, connect

common third party breakout cables to the DB-25 audio connectors for analog and AES/EBU audio. Pinout diagrams for the DB-25 audio connectors can be seen in the "Connecting Video and Audio Hardware" section of this manual.

Step 5. If you want to remotely control a video deck with RS-422 deck control, connect an RS-422 cable

between the RS-422 remote ports of the Teranex 2D Processor and the deck.

Step 6. On the front panel press the IN button and set the video source to SDI, HDMI or Analog. If you

are using embedded SDI or HDMI audio, set the audio source to Embed. Otherwise select from AES or Analog audio. The processor will detect the format of the video input and automatically conﬁgure the unit. The integrated LCD will show the incoming video signal.

Step 7. Press the OUT button on the front panel and use the buttons to select your desired output format,

frame type, frame rate and also set the output aspect ratio if needed. Press “Accept” on the integrated LCD to conﬁrm the new selection. You will notice that all video and audio output buttons will be lit, indicating that all output types are active simultaneously.

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How to Set Up for Waveform Monitoring

This section guides you through how to set up your Teranex 2D Processor hardware with your computer for waveform monitoring of your video input signal.

Connecting the Teranex 2D Processor to your Computer

Step 1. Connect power to one or both power sockets. The easiest way to power the Teranex 2D Processor

is to connect an IEC cable to its AC power socket. Alternatively the 12V DC military grade port can be used for external battery power and/or failover redundancy with an optional “brick” DC adapter.

Step 2. Connect a Thunderbolt cable between the Teranex 2D Processor and a Thunderbolt port on your

computer, or to a Thunderbolt disk array which is attached to your computer.

Step 3. Connect cables between the video and audio connections on your Teranex 2D Processor and

your video source equipment.

Step 4. If you are using analog or AES/EBU audio, rather than SDI or HDMI embedded audio, connect

common third party breakout cables to the DB-25 audio connectors for analog and AES/EBU audio. Pinout diagrams for the DB-25 audio connectors can be seen in the "Connecting Video and Audio Hardware" section of this manual.

Step 5. On the front panel press the IN button and set the video source to SDI, HDMI or Analog. If you

are using embedded SDI or HDMI audio, set the audio source to Embed. Otherwise select from AES or Analog audio. The processor will detect the format of the video input and automatically conﬁgure the unit. The integrated LCD will show the incoming video signal.

Step 6. Press the OUT button on the front panel and use the buttons to select your desired output

format, frame type, frame rate and also set the output aspect ratio if needed. You can set the output format to match the input format if you don't want any conversion. Press “Accept” on the integrated LCD to conﬁrm the new selection. You will notice that all video and audio output buttons will be lit, indicating that all output types are active simultaneously.

Step 7. Launch the Blackmagic UltraScope software on your computer. The video scopes will appear after

a few seconds and will allow you to monitor the converted output of your Teranex 2D Processor.

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Connecting Video and Audio Hardware

Your Teranex Processor includes a wide variety of input and output connections, providing a ﬂexible solution for just about any system conﬁguration you may have. Once you have connected and selected your input video and audio source, the video and audio output signals will be present on all of the output connectors simultaneously.

SD/HD/3G SDI Video and Audio

The Serial Digital Interface (SDI) input and output connec tions supports SD, HD and 3 Gb/s signals. To use the SDI signal as your video input, press the IN button on the front panel and then select SDI as your video source.

If your program audio is embedded in the SDI video input signal, you must select EMBED on the front panel.

A reclocked, SDI Input Loop connector is provided which always shows the SDI input signal regardless of whether the analog, HDMI or SDI input button has been selected on the front panel.

Analog Video

Both analog composite and component video sources are suppor ted in the Teranex Processor, and you may change which signal type you are using at any time. You will note that the BNC connectors labeled Y/NTSC/PAL serve double duty as connections for the Y (luminance) component signal OR NTSC/PAL composite video sources. You can deﬁne the desired analog video signal type, composite or component, via the front panel LCD menu.

If the analog video output is conﬁgured as composite, HD video output formats will be down converted to SD as a monitoring quality output. If the analog video output is conﬁgured as component, HD will be provided, as there is no need for downconversion.

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Analog Audio

Two methods of connecting analog audio are available:

 a DB-25 multi-pin connector for connecting 4 channels of balanced analog audio In and Out  a pair of RCA phono connectors for stereo left and right input.

The DB-25 connector is used for connection of 4 input channels and 4 output channels of balanced analog audio to the Teranex 2D Processor. An optional breakout cable is required, which is a standard Yamaha format cable for balan ced XLR connection s. This inexpensive breakou t cable may be purchased through many vendors, or may be fabricated using off the shelf connectors and cable.

For input of HiFi Stereo audio, a pair of RCA phono connectors are provided to permit connection of devices that have stereo unbalanced RCA audio outputs. These devices may include DVD players, VTR’s, etc. that do not have professional, balanced analog outputs.

When you select the ANLG button on the front panel as the audio input type, a menu page will appear on the front panel LCD allowing you to choose which of the two analog audio sources you want to use.

Teranex 2D Processor analog audio pin connections.

Analog

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Hot Pins (+) Cold Pins (–) Ground Pins

1 IN 1 14 10

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3 IN 3 16 13

4 IN 4 17 22

1 OUT 5 18 23

2 OUT 6 19 24

3 OUT 7 20 25

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DB-25 pin outs also compatible with Yamaha™, Mackie™,

Sony™ and Apogee™ connectors.

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AES/EBU Audio

A DB-25 connector is provided for connecting up to 8 input channels (4 pairs) and 8 output channels (4 pairs) of balanced AES/EBU digital audio to the Teranex 2D Processor. An optional breakout cable is required, which is a standard Yamaha format cable for balanced XLR connections. This inexpensive breakout cable may be purchased through many vendors, or may be fabricated using off the shelf connectors and cable.

HDMI Video and Audio

The Teranex Processor supports video and audio via HDMI inputs and outputs. Any audio associated with the HDMI input is treated as an embedded source, so you should select EMBED as the audio Input source to use it.

HDMI cable quality varies greatly so we recommend buying high quality cables from a high end video reseller. High quality cables help eliminate unwanted sparkles or glitches in the HDMI video input.

If you don't see video on the HDMI video input, even though you have a device connected, then you might want to check if the HDMI device you have connected uses HDCP. This content protection prevents the HDMI video from being seen on anything other than a television, so you won't be able to see images from these devices. Devices with HDCP include DVD players, and set top boxes.

In general, cameras and computers don't create content containing content protection, so you should not have any problems connecting these devices.

Please always be sure you have copyright ownership before using or displaying content publicly.

Thunderbolt

The Teranex Processor includes a super fast 10 Gb/s Thunderbolt port so you can connect it to your computer for capture and playback of video and audio. Simply plugging in a Thunderbolt cable transforms the Teranex Processor into a high end capture and playback solution with full software and SDK support. Now you can perform high quality conversions and capture all in one pass! With the Teranex Processor and included software, you get compatibility with editing software including Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, plus support for Adobe After Ef fects, Photoshop, Nuke

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, ProTools, as well as the included Media Express and UltraScope software from

Blackmagic Design.

The Thunderbolt connection supports up to 16 channels of audio capture and playback.

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Teranex 2D Processor Connection Reference Guide

DB-25 pin outs also compatible

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Install the Blackmagic Teranex Software

After installing your hardware, the next step is to install the Blackmagic Teranex software.

Installing Blackmagic Teranex Software on Mac OS X

Before installing any software you will need administrator privileges.

Step 1. Ensure you have the very latest driver. Visit www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

Step 2. Open the “Blackmagic Teranex” folder from the disc or downloaded disk image and launch the

“Blackmagic Teranex Installer”.

Step 3. Click Continue, Agree and Install buttons and the software will be installed on your system.

Step 4. Now restart your computer to enable the new software drivers.

Plugins and Applications that are installed

The Desktop Video software installs the following components:

 Teranex Utility  Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers  Blackmagic Design system preference  Blackmagic Design LiveKey  Blackmagic Media Express  Blackmagic QuickTime

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 Avid Media Composer 6 plug-ins

On Mac OS X, all the ﬁles needed to run your Teranex Processor will be installed into a folder called Blackmagic Teranex in the Applications folder. In this folder, you will see Teranex Utility which allows you to update the internal software via USB. Also included in the folder is this instruction manual.

In the Applications folder, you will see Blackmagic Media Express which allows you to capture and playback video when your Teranex Processor is connected to your computer via a Thunderbolt connection. Alternatively the Thunderbolt connection allows you to perform waveform monitoring of your video input using the Blackmagic UltraScope software.

Follow install prompts

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Installing Blackmagic Teranex Software on Windows

Step 1. Ensure you have the very latest software. Visit www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

Step 2. Open the “Blackmagic Teranex” folder and launch the “Blackmagic Teranex Installer”.

Step 3. The software will now be installed on your system. An alert will appear: “Do you want to allow the

following program to install software on this computer?” Click Yes to continue.

Step 4. You might see a dialog bubble saying “found new hardware” and the hardware wizard will appear.

Select “install automatically” and the system will ﬁnd the required Teranex drivers. You will then receive another dialog bubble saying “your new hardware is ready for use.”

Step 5. Now restart your computer to enable the new software drivers.

Plugins and Applications that are Installed

The Blackmagic Teranex software installs the following components:

 Teranex Utility

The Blackmagic Teranex software also installs additional Blackmagic Desktop Video components which are used by other Blackmagic Design capture products when installed on the same computer:

Once the computer has restarted, all the Blackmagic Teranex software applications will be installed and can be accessed from Start > Programs > Blackmagic Design.

In the Teranex folder, you will see Teranex Utility, which allows you to update the internal software via USB. Also included in the folder is this instruction manual.

How to update the Blackmagic Teranex Software

From time to time Blackmagic Design will release new software for your Teranex Processor, with new features, bug ﬁxes, and increased compatibility with third party software and video devices.

To update your Teranex Processor with new software, you need to use the Teranex Utility to connect to the Teranex Processor via USB. This utility checks the internal Teranex Processor software and lets you know if there is new software.

First, download the latest Blackmagic Teranex software and install it on your computer using the instructions in the Installing Blackmagic Teranex Software section of this manual. Once installed, the new software for your Teranex Processor will be included in the Teranex Utility.

Follow install prompts

Teranex Utility

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Updating the Teranex Processor Software

Step 1. Connect the Teranex Processor via USB to your computer. The switcher chassis is equipped with

a mini-USB 2.0 port which can be connected to your computer's USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port using a USB cable. When upgrading software, make sure there is only one Teranex Processor connected via USB to the computer running the Teranex Utility software.

Step 2. Launch the Teranex Utility software.

Step 3. If the Teranex Processor software requires updating, you will be prompted by a window asking

if you would like to update the software. Select Update Now to initiate the update process. The update process may take a few minutes. Do not unplug power from the Teranex Processor during the software update.

Step 4. Once the software update is complete, the Teranex Processor will automatically restart to enable

the new software.

It's a good idea to run a quick test to ensure you can capture and play back video before you need to use your Teranex 2D Processor hardware for anything important:

 Connect a video monitor or TV to the video output of your Teranex 2D Processor. An HDMI TV is

very convenient for this test as both video and audio can be monitored without needing external audio connections.

 Connect a video source to the video input of your Teranex 2D Processor, especially a camera or

deck. DVD players shouldn't be used for this test as they typically have copy protection on their HDMI and analog outputs so you won't be able to capture from them even if you're using home made DVD's.

 Use the buttons on the Teranex 2D Processor to set your video and audio connections for input

and output.

 Locate Blackmagic Media Express and open it:

- on Mac OS X, look in the Applications folder.

Camera Outputs

HDTV

Connect a video monitor and source to your Teranex 2D Processor

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Video Playback test using Blackmagic Media Express

Import a test clip in to Media Express. If you see a message that the selected video format is not compatible with the current project, click "Don't save" to discard the current project and create a new project for the test clip.

Double click the test clip and you should see the video on the monitor connected to the output of your Teranex 2D Processor. Audio output can also be monitored.

Video Capture test using Blackmagic Media Express

 Go to Media Express>Preferences on Mac OS X.  Select a project format which matches your converted video output rather than the source video.  Choose a capture ﬁle format.  Set the storage location for your captured video and audio and choose whether to stop capture

or playback if dropped frames are detected. Choose a compressed capture ﬁle format so you can capture to any disk.

 Close the Preferences and click on the Log and Capture tab. You should immediately see your

converted video source in the video preview pane of Media Express.

 Click Capture to perform the capture test. Click Capture again to ﬁnish the test. Double click on

the captured clip in the Media List to play it back on screen and on the outputs of your Teranex 2D Processor hardware.

For further information on Blackmagic Design Media Express refer to detailed section in this manual.

Click the "Capture" button to commence recording

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Teranex Processor Control Panel Layout

When you use the Teranex Processor as a stand alone format converter and frame synchronizer, the control panel provides intuitive and quick access to critical functions and status. The selection buttons are easy to read multicolored LEDs, which allows you to easily view the current system status. Selection of video & audio sources, output formats and the desired output aspec t ratio are all accomplished via the front panel buttons.

The LCD display is used as a video display and for menu navigation. This allows for conﬁdence monitoring of the input or output signals, with a text overlay showing the format and frame rate of the monitored signal.

Control Panel LED Color Code

When you selec t the IN or OUT button on the front panel, the remaining sections of the control panel will display your current input or output set tings, respectively, providing an intuitive look at the current settings in use.

Two colors are used for the control panel buttons, blue and green.

Blue buttons will indicate the current settings of the processor. For example, the portion shown of the front panel shown here indicates that the output (OUT) signal is being routed to the SDI, HDMI, and analog video output connectors, audio is being routed via the embedded, AES and analog outputs, and the current output format is 1080i50.

When you make a new selection, such as a new output format selection, green buttons will light to indicate your pending choices and indicate that the Processor is in “update” mode. The changes will not be made until you conﬁrm the new settings via the LCD menu. If you change your mind, press the cancel button on the LCD menu. If you make a button choice that is not permitted, other buttons will ﬂash green momentarily, indicating the choices that are available for the selection.

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Input/Output Selection

The IN/OUT section allows you to select whether the front panel is displaying settings related to the Input signal or the Output signal. When selected, the button is lit BLUE and the buttons on the front panel will indicate the current settings for that selected mode. It’s easy to glance at the panel and determine your current settings, such as the current format, frame rate and aspect ratio conversion in use. The LCD will show the video signal related to the IN or OUT – great for conﬁdence checking.

Video Selection

The buttons in the Video section deﬁne the type of video in use.

 When IN is selected in the IN/OUT section, the Video section buttons will indicate the current

input type in use, SDI, HDMI or analog. You can change the video type by pressing the button corresponding to the input type you want to use. The type of analog video output, composite or component, can be selected in the Video Setup Menu.

- SDI – Press to select the SDI video input as the video input to the processor.

- HDMI – Press to select the HDMI input as the video input to the processor.

- ANLG – Press to select the analog video input. A menu will appear on the LCD allowing you to select composite or component as the analog input type to the processor.

 When OUT is selected in the IN/OUT section, all buttons in the Video section will be lit

BLUE, which indicates that all output types are active simultaneously, SDI, HDMI and analog. If you press the ANLG button, the composite/component menu will appear allowing you to deﬁne the analog output type you wish to use.

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Audio Selection

The buttons in the Audio sec tion deﬁne the type of audio in use.

 When IN is selected in the IN/OUT section, the Audio section buttons will indicate the current input

type in use (embedded, AES or analog). You can change the audio type by pressing the button corresponding to the input type you want to use. The type of analog audio input, DB-25 or Stereo RCA Phono, must be selected by you in the Audio Setup Menu.

- EMBED – Press to select the embedded audio input as the input to the processor. Use this setting if your audio is embedded in your SDI or HDMI inputs.

- AES – Press to select the AES/EBU input available via the AES In/Out DB-25 connector.

- ANLG – Press to select analog audio input. A menu will appear on the LCD allowing you to select the RCA or DB-25 connector as your input.

 When OUT is selected in the IN/OUT section, all buttons in the Audio section will be lit blue, which

indicates that all output types are active simultaneously, embedded, AES and analog.

Video Format, Frame Type and Frame Rate Selection

The buttons in the Format, Frame and Rate sections deﬁne the speciﬁc video format.

Video production formats are described by three factors: format line rate, frame type and frame rate (e.g. 486i59.94, 720p50, 1080PsF23.98, etc.).

The buttons in the Format section correspond to the line rate and are labeled: 486 (SD/NTSC), 576 (SD/PAL ), 720, 1080 and 2K 1080.

The buttons in the Frame section are labeled: P (Progressive), I (Interlaced) and PSF (Progressive Segmented Frame).

The buttons in the Rate section are labeled: 23.98, 24, 25, 50, 29.97/30 and 59.94/60.

Input Format Detection is Automatic

The Automatic Input Format Detec tion feature permits the processor to automatically conﬁgure itself for the current video input format. Once you manually deﬁne the desired output format, the Auto Input Detection feature provides for automatic, unattended operation. Should the input format change upstream from the processor, the output format will remain as previously selected if the new conversion is a permitted format conversion.

IN

OUT

SDI

VIDEO

HDMI

ANLG

AUDIO

EMBED

AES

ANLG

FORMAT

486

720

2K

1080

576

1080

FRAME

P

I

PSF

MENU

HOME

MENU

1

MENU

2

REM

LOCK

PANEL LOCK

RATE

23.98

25

29.97 30

24

50

59.94 60

VIDEO

GAIN

SAT

R-Y B-Y

BLK

HUE

SHARP

PRESETS AUDIO STATUS

SYSTEM STATUS

PRESETS

1

3

5

2

4

6

ANAM

LBOX

PBOX

ASPECT

SMART

14:9

CCUT ZOOM

ADJ

Audio Selection - Left Side of Panel

IN

OUT

SDI

VIDEO

HDMI

ANLG

AUDIO

EMBED

AES

ANLG

FORMAT

486

720

2K

1080

576

1080

FRAME

P

I

PSF

MENU

HOME

MENU

1

MENU

2

RATE

23.98

25

29.97 30

24

50

59.94 60

ANAM

LBOX PBOX

ASPECT

SMART

14:9

CCUT

ZOOM

ADJ

IN

OUT

SDI

VIDEO

HDMI

ANLG

AUDIO

EMBED

AES

ANLG

FORMAT

486

720

2K

1080

576

1080

FRAME

P

I

PSF

MENU

HOME

MENU

1

MENU

2

REM

LOCK

PANEL LOCK

RATE

23.98

25

29.97 30

24

50

59.94 60

VIDEO

GAIN

SAT

R-Y B-Y

BLK

HUE

SHARP

PRESETS AUDIO STATUS

SYSTEM STATUS

PRESETS

1

3

5

2

4

6

ANAM

LBOX

PBOX

ASPECT

SMART

14:9

CCUT ZOOM

ADJ

Video Format, Frame Type and Frame Rate Selection - Left Side of Panel

FORMAT

486

720

2K

1080

576

1080

FRAME

P

I

PSF

MENU

HOME

MENU

1

MENU

2

RATE

23.98

25

29.97 30

24

50

59.94 60

VIDEO

GAIN

SAT

R-Y B-Y

BLK

HUE

SHARP

PRESETS AUDIO STATUS

PRESETS

1

3

5

ANAM

LBOX

PBOX

ASPECT

SMART

14:9

CCUT

ZOOM

ADJ

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Output Format Selection

The current Format, Frame and Rate settings will be indicated by BLUE front panel buttons.

To change the output format, we recommend that you work from left to right on the control panel. Select the desired format line rate, frame type and frame rate via the control panel buttons, which will turn GREEN if available. If a selection is NOT available, other buttons will ﬂash GREEN momentarily to indicate permissible selections.

During selection of a new output mode, the LCD menu will display the pending conversion, as seen in the graphic. After selecting the desired line rate, frame type and frame rate, press the “Accept” soft button along side the LCD menu to enable the new selection. Press “Cancel” to abandon the selection.

486 and 576 Formats

The 486 and 576 Format buttons indicate the NTSC and PAL standard deﬁnition interlaced formats, respectively. The numbers refer to the active lines in each standard (486 for NTSC, 576 for PAL). When the 486 button is pressed, the system will default to an interlaced (I), 59.94 setting in the Frame and Rate sections. Likewise, when the 576 button is selected, the system will default to an interlaced (I), 50 setting. The LCD Menu will display NTSC or PAL as the pending output mode.

720 Formats

The 720 Format button will indicate that the line rate of the input or output is 720. When chosen as the output format, the P button will turn GREEN automatically, as a Progressive frame is the only permissible type for 720 signals. You can then select a frame rate of either 59.94 (for 720p59.94) or 50 (for 720p50) to deﬁne the desired output format.

1080 Formats

The 1080 Format button will indicate that the line rate of the input or output is 1080. When 1080 is chosen as the output format, the P, I and PSF buttons are all permissible frame types. Select your desired output Frame type, and then select the desired Rate button to ﬁnalize the output format selection. If you select a frame rate that is not permissible for a given Line rate and Frame type, the buttons for the valid rates will ﬂash green momentarily.

2K 1080 Formats

The 2K 1080 video formats are not currently available. They will be added in a future software release.

Change Output Mode

720p59.94

Accept Cancel

Understanding the Control Panel

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Output Input

486 i59.94 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080p59.94

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080i50 48 6i5 9.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080p50

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080i59.94 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080p59.94

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080p23.98 4 86i 59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080p24 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

576 i5 0 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080p50

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

720p50 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080p50

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

72 0 p59.94 4 86i 59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080p59.94

1080i59.94

Format Conversion Table

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Output Input

1080p25 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080p50

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080p59.94 486 i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080p59.94

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080PsF23.98 4 86i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080PsF24 486i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080p29.97 4 86i 59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080i50

1080p59.94

1080i59.94

Output Input

1080p50 48 6i59.94

576 i5 0

720p50

72 0 p59.94

1080p23.98

1080PsF23.98

1080p24

1080PsF24

1080p25

1080p29.97

1080p50

1080i50

1080i59.94

Format Conversion Table

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Aspect Ratio Selection

Aspect ratio conversion (ARC) provided in the Teranex Processor includes ﬁxed modes such as Anamorphic (ANAM), 14x9, Letterbox/Pillarbox (LBOX/PBOX), Center Cut/Zoom (CC UT/Z OOM) and SMART conversion. An adjustable (ADJ) aspect ratio conversion will be added in a future software release. The output aspec t ratio conversion you use is dic tated by your desired output format. HD to HD conversions are always Anamorphic, while SD to HD and HD to SD conversions may use any aspect ratio conversion, depending on your needs for the output video aspect ratio. The sections below provide details of the aspect ratio conversions available.

The Teranex Processor is an “output centric” processor. This means that you may establish parameters for your chosen output video format that will automatically be maintained regardless of the input format received. For example, if you decide that your output will be 1080i59.94 (16:9), you can set the output ARC to Anamorphic and all input signals will formatted for the widescreen, 16:9 output. This may be OK if your input format is also 16:9. But what happens if your source is a standard deﬁnition 4:3 aspect ratio? In that case, the Anamorphic stretch would be applied, which may not be desirable. To prevent the geometric distor tion caused by the Anamorphic stretch, you may set your OUTPUT aspect to LBOX/PBOX mode, which will automatically put the 4:3 image inside a 16:9 pillarbox output! (See illustration below.) Since the Processor defaults to the anamorphic mode for all HD to HD conversions, any HD input will retain its proper 16:9 aspect ratio, even with the chosen LBOX/PBOX setting.

Similarly, if your OUTPUT is a standard deﬁnition 4:3 format and your input is sometimes a 16:9 HD source, you can set the output aspect ratio to LBOX/PBOX to achieve a letterboxed 16:9 display inserted into your 4:3 output.

16:9 Ratio Display4:3 Ratio Image

IN

OUT

SDI

VIDEO

HDMI

ANLG

AUDIO

EMBED

AES

ANLG

FORMAT

486

720

2K

1080

576

1080

FRAME

P

I

PSF

MENU

HOME

MENU

1

MENU

2

REM

LOCK

PANEL LOCK

RATE

23.98

25

29.97 30

24

50

59.94 60

VIDEO

GAIN

SAT

R-Y B-Y

BLK

HUE

SHARP

PRESETS AUDIO STATUS

SYSTEM STATUS

PRESETS

1

3

5

2

4

6

ANAM

LBOX

PBOX

ASPECT

SMART

14:9

CCUT ZOOM

ADJ

Aspect Ratio Selection - Left Side of Panel

MENU

HOME

MENU

1

MENU

2

REM

LOCK

PANEL

LOCK

24

50

59.94 60

VIDEO

GAIN

SAT

R-Y B-Y

BLK

HUE

SHARP

PRESETS AUDIO STATUS

SYSTEM STATUS

PRESETS

1

3

5

2

4

6

ANAM

LBOX PBOX

ASPECT

SMART

14:9

CCUT

ZOOM

ADJ

16:9 Ratio Image

4:3 Ratio Display

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