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Blackmagicdesign Teranex 2D Processor User Manual

Blackmagicdesign Teranex 2D Processor
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Windows
September 2012
Mac OS X
Installation and Operation Manual
Teranex 2D Processor

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Blackmagicdesign Teranex 2D Processor Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBlackmagicdesign
ModelTeranex 2D Processor
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started with Conversion

Understanding the Teranex Processor

Explains the processor's patented technology for conversion, including up, down, and cross conversions.

How to Set Up as a Standalone Converter

Guides through setting up the processor as a standalone video format converter.

Connecting Video and Audio Hardware

Explains connecting video and audio sources to the processor's various inputs.

How to update the Blackmagic Teranex Software

Guides on updating the processor's internal software using Teranex Utility.

Getting Started with Capture and Playback

How to Set Up for Capture and Playback with Conversion

Sets up the processor for video capture/playback with conversion and RS-422 control.

How to Set Up for Waveform Monitoring

Guides on setting up for waveform monitoring using Blackmagic UltraScope.

Thunderbolt

Discusses using the Thunderbolt port for high-speed capture and playback.

Teranex 2D Processor Connection Reference Guide

Provides a visual reference of all rear panel connections and ports.

Install the Blackmagic Teranex Software

Guides on installing the Teranex software on Mac OS X.

Installing Blackmagic Teranex Software on Windows

Guides on installing the Teranex software on Windows.

Updating the Teranex Processor Software

Details the process of updating the Teranex processor software via USB.

Capturing and Playing Back Video

Video Playback test using Blackmagic Media Express

Tests video playback using Media Express by importing and playing clips.

Video Capture test using Blackmagic Media Express

Tests video capture using Media Express, covering project setup and capture.

Understanding the Control Panel

Teranex Processor Control Panel Layout

Describes the layout and functions of the control panel for intuitive access.

Input/Output Selection

How to select input or output display settings on the panel for status monitoring.

Video Format, Frame Type and Frame Rate Selection

Defines video format, frame type, and frame rate using front panel buttons.

Output Format Selection

How to select output format, frame type, and frame rate via panel buttons.

Aspect Ratio Selection

Explains aspect ratio conversion modes like ANAM, LBOX, CCUT, SMART, and 14:9.

LCD User Interface and Menu Controls

Overview of the LCD interface, soft buttons, rotary encoder, and menu navigation.

Presets

Explains how to save and recall custom system settings using preset buttons.

Panel Lock / Power / Remote Lock

Controls panel locking, system power, and remote Ethernet access.

Understanding the LCD Menus

Main Menu

Navigates the top-level menu structure of the processor's parameters.

Color Correction Menu

Adjusts Red, Green, and Blue gain for color correction on the video signal.

Proc Amp Menu

Adjusts Gain, Saturation, Black Level, Hue, R-Y, B-Y, and Sharpness settings.

Noise Reduction Menu

Controls motion adaptive temporal recursive noise reduction for cleaner images.

Closed Caption Menu

Configures closed captioning for CEA-608B and CEA-708B standards.

Timecode Menu

Defines processor's response to incoming timecode or generates new timecode.

Drop Frame Mode

Allows automatic or manual selection of timecode type: Auto, Drop Frame, Non Drop Frame.

Reference Setup Menu

Locks the processor to the input video source or an external reference input.

Using your Favourite Editing Software

Editing with your Teranex 2D Processor

Using Teranex for editing solutions with Thunderbolt technology and editing software.

Video Capture

Capturing video using applications like Media Express, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro.

Video Playback

Using Teranex for playback of clips within editing software.

Using Blackmagic System Preferences

Configuring system preferences for video applications and hardware.

Recording to Tape

Mastering completed projects to tape using Media Express.

Using Blackmagic Media Express

Log and Capture

How to log and capture clips using Media Express, with or without deck control.

Playback

How to play back clips in Media Express and manage favorites.

Edit to Tape

Mastering clips to tape using RS-422 device control in Media Express.

Capturing Video and Audio files

Setting up projects and capturing files in Media Express.

Batch Capture

Performing batch captures of logged clips and specifying handles.

Editing Video and Audio Files to Tape

Mastering clips to tape using Media Express, including select clips and edits.

Using Blackmagic UltraScope

1. Parade Display

Checks for illegal colors and levels by displaying RGB channels.

2. Waveform Display

Shows luminance view for adjusting brightness levels and checking signal integrity.

3. Vectorscope Display

Shows colors to check color balance, tint, and white balance.

4. Histogram Display

Shows white-to-black distribution, clipping effects, and gamma changes.

6. Audio Metering Display

Displays audio levels in dBFS or VU format and checks audio phase.

7. Picture Display

Confidence monitor to view video, decode timecode, and check video standard.

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test

Will it Work?

Identifies video formats supported by disk storage performance.

How Fast?

Shows achievable frame rates and stream counts for video formats.

Warnings

Caution: Risk of Electric Shock

Warning about potential electric shock hazard due to uninsulated voltage within the unit.

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