Blackmagicdesign Teranex Mini IP Video 12G User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Teranex Mini
IP Video 12G
April 2017

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Teranex Mini IP Video 12G, a Teranex Mini converter that lets you
send SDI video over IP networks.
Your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G converts SDI video into TICO encoded data which can be
delivered over your network via Ethernet. A second unit connected to the network decodes the
data and converts it back to SDI so you can plug the video into other SDI equipment.
With multiple units connected to your network as sources or destinations, you can route any
signal to any unit using Blackmagic Videohub Control or Teranex setup software, or via the LCD
menu with an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached.
HD video can be connected via the 1G Ethernet port, or you can install an optional 10G Ethernet
optical fiber SFP module if you want to connect Ultra HD video!
This instruction manual contains all the information you need to start using your Teranex Mini
IPVideo 12G.
Please check the support page on our website at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the latest
version of this manual and for updates to your IP Video 12G converter’s software. Keeping your
software up to date will ensure you get all the latest features as well as support for any new
SDIformats that might be invented in the future! When downloading software, please register
with your information so we can keep you updated when new software is released or you can
follow us on twitter to get notifications of any software updates. We are continually working on
new features and improvements, so we would love to hear from you!
Grant Petty
CEO Blackmagic Design
English

Contents
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G
Getting Started with HD 4
Connecting Power 4
Connecting HD Video 4
Connecting Audio 6
Connecting to your Network 6
Network Settings 6
Setting a Unit as a Source or Destination 6
Routing Sources and Destinations 7
Low Latency and Clean Switching 8
Adding More Units to the Network 8
Getting Started with Ultra HD 9
Connecting Power 9
Connecting Ultra HD Video 9
Connecting Audio 11
Connecting to your Network 11
Network Settings 11
Setting a Unit as a Source or Destination 11
Routing Sources and Destinations 12
Low Latency and Clean Switching 13
Adding More Units to the Network 13
Settings 14
Installing Blackmagic Teranex Setup 14
Changing Settings using a
Teranex Mini Smart Panel 18
Smart Panel Settings 20
Changing Settings using Switches 21
Teranex Mini Rack Shelf 22
Setting up and Routing an IP
Videohub 23
Installing Blackmagic
Videohub Software 23
Creating an IP Videohub 24
Removing an IP Videohub 26
Blackmagic Videohub Control 26
Blackmagic Videohub Control
at a Glance 29
Using a Videohub Hardware Panel 32
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G Block
Diagram 33
Updating the Internal Software 34
Appendix 35
Help 36
Regulatory Notices and Safety
Information 37
Warranty 38

Getting Started with HD
For a basic IP video connection, you will need two Teranex Mini IP Video 12G’s. One unit will be
the source, which will convert your source video using TICO encoding, and the other unit will be
the destination, which receives the TICO encoded video signal and converts it back to SDI so
you can then plug it into other SDI equipment such as a monitor or recording deck.
TICO encoding is a visually lossless compression specifically designed to let you to distribute
high quality video across an IP network.
However, Teranex Mini IP Video 12G is more than a simple point to point video over Ethernet
converter, because it can also use the Blackmagic Videohub Software. This turns any Windows
or Mac OS computer into a router server that can manage the connections between many units
so you can build a large custom sized router, all using your network.
The advantage of this is you can customize the size of your router plus you can also use
broadcast router control panels, routing software and even custom automation solutions
designed for Blackmagic Design’s Videohub routers. This eliminates the user and installation
complexity, and the whole system is as fast to use as any traditional broadcast style router.
Connecting Power
The first step is to plug in power to your Teranex IP Video 12G units. To supply power, simply
plug a standard IEC power cable into the power input on each unit’s rear panel. When power is
connected, the small LED indicator on the basic front panel illuminates white.
Connect power to your Blackmagic Teranex Mini IP Video
12G’s rear panel using a standard IEC power cable, or via
1G Ethernet if your network switch support PoE+
Connecting HD Video
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G takes an HD video source connected via the unit’s SDI input and
converts the signal using TICO encoding so you can connect the video output to your network
via Ethernet.
NOTE You can also power your IP Video 12G via Ethernet by connecting the 1G Ethernet
PoE+ port on the rear of each unit into a compatible Ethernet switch that supports PoE+
or ‘power over Ethernet plus’.
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
44Getting Started with HD

Plugging in the HD Source Video
Connect the HD source video to a source unit via the SDI in connector on the rear panel. The
unit will automatically detect the video format and the LED indicator on the basic front panel will
illuminate green. The small LED indicator next to the SDI connector will also illuminate to let you
know the signal is locked.
Plug the SDI source video into the source unit’s SDI video input
Plugging in Video via Ethernet
The next step is to connect the unit’s 1G Ethernet output to your network. HD video is sent and
received via the 1G Ethernet connector on the unit’s rear panel. The direction of the signal, for
example a video input or output, depends on whether you have set the unit as a source or
destination. You can find more information about this setting in the ‘setting Teranex Mini IP
Video 12G as a source or destination’ section in this manual.
You can plug into your network using a standard Cat 5 or Cat 5e Ethernet cable, however we
recommend using a shielded cable, such as a Cat 6a S/FTP network cable. A shielded cable
will prevent potential electromagnetic interference when the unit is positioned near other
electrical equipment.
Plug HD video to and from your network via the 1G Ethernet connector
TIP If you have a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, the source video can be seen on
the panel’s LCD.
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
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ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
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ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
55Getting Started with HD

Connecting the Destination Video Output
For the destination unit, you will likely want to connect the unit’s video outputs to other SDI
equipment, for example a HyperDeck Disk Recorder or SDI monitor. To do this, simply plug into
the SDI outputs on the unit’s rear panel. There are two SDI outputs so you have the option to
plug into more SDI equipment if you need to.
Connecting Audio
There are no separate audio inputs as audio is always embedded into the SDI video signal and
is carried across the network in sync with the video.
Connecting to your Network
Your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G source and destination units were connected to the network
when you connected video via the 1G Ethernet connector. The Ethernet connector handles all
network related activity including sending and receiving TICO encoded video, changing
settings and updating the unit’s internal software.
About Network Switches
When connecting to a network switch, we recommend using a managed switch with PTP
precision time protocol and E2E end to end enabled. This type of network switch lets you
change the configuration to suit your network requirements, for example prioritizing traffic for
smoother data flow and improved reliability.
If you are connecting to a network switch with VLAN functionality, ensure VLAN is disabled.
Non managed network switches can still be used. However, without the IGMP management
systems enabled, a destination unit may be getting traffic from several sources, thus exceeding
its port’s bandwidth.
Network Settings
Your source and destination units will have their network settings set to DHCP by default. DHCP
lets your network automatically identify each Teranex Mini IP Video 12G with their own IP
addresses and lock each unit to the network’s PTP clock, so you won’t need to change any
settings and each unit will be automatically recognized by your network.
If you want to set the IP address manually on each unit, you can change the network settings
via the Blackmagic Teranex Setup administration software, or by using an optional Teranex Mini
Smart Panel, if attached. For more information, refer to the ‘Settings’ section in this manual.
Setting a Unit as a Source or Destination
Now that video is connected to your source and destination units and each unit is connected to
the network, you need to set each unit as a source or destination so they can be routed
correctly.
If you have the basic front panel attached that came with the unit, you can use the built in small
switches. Simply move switch 1 up or down using the tip of a pen.
NOTE The number of IP video streams you can have routed on your network depends
on the bandwidth of your network switch. Refer to the your network switch’s
manufacturer specifications for more information.
66Getting Started with HD

On the basic front panel, set the unit as a source or destination by
moving switch 1 up or down with the tip of a pen
If you have a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, you can change this setting and more using
the LCD menu settings. You can also use the Blackmagic Teranex Setup software. Refer to the
Blackmagic Teranex Setup section for more information on how to change settings using the
setup software.
Routing Sources and Destinations
With each unit set as a source and destination, you can now route the source to the destination
unit. There are two ways you can route your IP video, including the LCD menu with an optional
Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, or via the Blackmagic Videohub software.
Routing IP Video using Teranex Mini Smart Panel
With a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached you can route IP video using the buttons, rotary
knob and LCD.
To route a source to a destination unit:
1 Press the menu button to enter the settings menu.
2 Rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select the ‘source list’. Press the set
button to open the list.
3 Rotate the knob to select your desired source from the list and press the set button to
confirm the selection.
Press the menu button twice to return to the home screen. You will now see the video
for the selected source on the home screen.
With a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached,
you can use the sources list in the LCD menu
to route sources to a destination
Routing IP Video using Blackmagic Videohub
If you have a larger network with multiple IP video units connected, it is much faster and easier
to route them all using Blackmagic Videohub Control. The Blackmagic Videohub software panel
lets you manage and route small to large networks of IP video units using one single
control panel.
For details on how to use the Videohub software, refer to the ‘Routing IP Video using
Blackmagic Videohub Control Software’ section.
IP Video 12G
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
1
ON
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Source List
1Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
2
3
4
5
6
77Getting Started with HD

Blackmagic Software Control lets you manage and route multiple
sources and destinations using one single control panel
For hardware control over large networks you can route IP Video using a Blackmagic Design
hardware control panel, such as a Blackmagic Smart Videohub or Master Control. Refer to the
‘using a Videohub hardware panel’ section in this manual for more information.
Low Latency and Clean Switching
If you need clean switching when routing sources, you can set the unit to use the clean switch
feature. This lets you route sources sharing the same video format without any glitches.
However, this introduces a minor delay of several lines in the output video. For immediate
routing without any delay, select low latency. You can find more information about these
settings and how to change them in the ‘settings’ section in this manual.
Adding More Units to the Network
You can always add more Teranex Mini IP Video 12G units to your network if you need access to
more video sources, or route more video sources to more destinations.
1 Power the unit and connect to your network via Ethernet as shown earlier in the getting
started section.
2 Once connected and recognized by the network, set the unit as a source or destination
using the built in switches, or optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
3 Route a source to the unit using Blackmagic Teranex Setup or Teranex Mini Smart
Panel, or you can add the input to an IP Videohub and route the new source or
destination using Blackmagic Videohub Control.
That’s all there is to getting started routing HD video on your network!
The size of your network can be as small or as large as you need. It’s not unusual to find many
units connected to a network with many video sources routed to many destinations. Please
keep reading this manual for more information about the features on your Teranex Mini IP Video
12G, plus all available settings.
NOTE For information on how to setup an IP Videohub on your computer so you can
route sources and destinations using Blackmagic Videohub Control, refer to the Setting
up and Routing and IP Videohub’ section in this manual.
88Getting Started with HD

Getting Started with Ultra HD
For a basic IP video connection, you will need two Teranex Mini IP Video 12G’s. One unit will be
the source, which will convert your source video using TICO encoding, and the other unit will be
the destination, which receives the TICO encoded video signal and converts it back to SDI so
you can then plug it into other SDI equipment such as a monitor or recording deck.
TICO encoding is a visually lossless compression specifically designed to let you to distribute
high quality video across an IP network.
However, Teranex Mini IP Video 12G is more than a simple point to point video over Ethernet
converter, because it can also use the Blackmagic Videohub Software. This turns any Windows
or Mac OS computer into a router server that can manage the connections between many units
so you can build a large custom sized router, all using your network.
The advantage of this is you can customize the size of your router plus you can also use
broadcast router control panels, routing software and even custom automation solutions
designed for Blackmagic Design’s Videohub routers. This eliminates the user and installation
complexity, and the whole system is as fast to use as any traditional broadcast style router.
Connecting Power
The first step is to plug in power to your Teranex IP Video 12G units. To supply power, simply
plug a standard IEC power cable into the power input on each unit’s rear panel. When power is
connected, the small LED indicator on the basic front panel illuminates white.
Connect power to your Blackmagic Teranex Mini IP Video
12G’s rear panel using a standard IEC power cable
Connecting Ultra HD Video
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G supports 12G-SDI so you can connect SDI video formats up to
2160p60. However, to send and receive Ultra HD video over the network you will need to install
an optional 10G Ethernet optical fiber module and connect to the network via single mode
optical fiber cables with LC connectors.
The 10G Ethernet optical fiber module is available from any Blackmagic Design reseller and you
can find more information on the Blackmagic Design website at www.blackmagicdesign.com.
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
TIP When the optional 10G Ethernet optical fiber module is installed and connected to
your network, the 1G Ethernet port is disabled and all communication between your
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G and your network is handled via the 10G Ethernet connection.
This includes all network related activity, such as changing settings and updating the
unit’s internal software.
99Getting Started with Ultra HD

Plugging in the Ultra HD Source Video
Connect the Ultra HD source video to a source unit via the SDI in connector on the rear panel.
The unit will automatically detect the video format and the LED indicator on the basic front
panel will illuminate green. The small LED indicator next to the SDI connector will also illuminate
to let you know the signal is locked.
Plug the SDI source video into the source unit’s SDI video input
Plugging in Ultra HD Video via Ethernet
The next step is to connect the 10G Ethernet output to your network. Ultra HD video is sent and
received via the 10G Ethernet connector on the unit’s rear panel when the 10G Ethernet optical
fiber SFP module is installed. The direction of the signal, for example a video input or output,
depends on whether you have set the unit as a source or destination. Keep reading the getting
started section for information on how to set a unit as a source or destination.
The 10G Ethernet connector plugs into your network via optical fiber using single mode optical
fiber cables with LC connectors. These are available joined together as a duplex cable for
bi-directional support. High speed Ethernet networks typically support optical fiber.
When the 10G Ethernet optical fiber SFP module is installed, Ultra HD video
can be connected to your network via the 10G Ethernet connector
TIP If you have a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, the source video can be seen on
the panel’s LCD.
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
1010Getting Started with Ultra HD

Connecting the Destination Video Output
For the destination unit, you will likely want to connect the unit’s video outputs to other SDI
equipment, for example a HyperDeck Disk Recorder or SDI monitor. To do this, simply plug into
the SDI outputs on the unit’s rear panel. There are two SDI outputs so you have the option to
plug into more SDI equipment if you need to.
Connecting Audio
There are no separate audio inputs as audio is always embedded into the SDI video signal and
is carried across the network in sync with the video.
Connecting to your Network
Your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G source and destination units were connected to the network
when you connected video via the 10G Ethernet connector. The 10G Ethernet connector
handles all network related activity including sending and receiving TICO encoded video,
changing settings and updating the unit’s internal software.
About Network Switches
When connecting to a network switch, we recommend using a managed switch with PTP
precision time protocol and E2E end to end enabled. This type of network switch lets you
change the configuration to suit your network requirements, for example prioritizing traffic for
smoother data flow and improved reliability.
If you are connecting to a network switch with VLAN functionality, ensure VLAN is disabled.
Non managed network switches can still be used. However, without the IGMP management
systems enabled, a destination unit may be getting traffic from several sources, thus exceeding
its port’s bandwidth.
Network Settings
Your source and destination units will have their network settings set to DHCP by default. DHCP
lets your network automatically identify each Teranex Mini IP Video 12G with their own IP
addresses and lock each unit to the network’s PTP clock, so you won’t need to change any
settings and each unit will be automatically recognized by your network.
If you want to set the IP address manually on each unit, you can change the network settings
via the Blackmagic Teranex Setup administration software, or by using an optional Teranex Mini
Smart Panel, if attached. For more information, refer to the ‘Settings’ section in this manual.
Setting a Unit as a Source or Destination
Now that video is connected to your source and destination units and each unit is connected to
the network, you need to set each unit as a source or destination so they can be routed
correctly.
If you have the basic front panel attached that came with the unit, you can use the built in small
switches. Simply move switch 1 up or down using the tip of a pen.
NOTE The number of IP video streams you can have routed on your network depends
on the bandwidth of your network switch. Refer to the your network switch’s
manufacturer specifications for more information.
1111Getting Started with Ultra HD

On the basic front panel, set the unit as a source or destination by
moving switch 1 up or down with the tip of a pen
If you have a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, you can change this setting and more using
the LCD menu settings. You can also use the Blackmagic Teranex Setup software. Refer to the
Blackmagic Teranex Setup section for more information on how to change settings using the
setup software.
Routing Sources and Destinations
With each unit set as a source and destination, you can now route the source to the destination
unit. There are two ways you can route your IP video, including the LCD menu with an optional
Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, or via the Blackmagic Videohub software.
Routing IP Video using Teranex Mini Smart Panel
With a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached you can route IP video using the buttons, rotary
knob and LCD.
To route a source to a destination unit:
1 Press the menu button to enter the settings menu.
2 Rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select the ‘source list’. Press the set
button to open the list.
3 Rotate the knob to select your desired source from the list and press the set button to
confirm the selection.
Press the menu button twice to return to the home screen. You will now see the video
for the selected source on the home screen.
With a Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached,
you can use the sources list in the LCD menu
to route sources to a destination
Routing IP Video using Blackmagic Videohub
If you have a larger network with multiple IP video units connected, it is much faster and easier
to route them all using Blackmagic Videohub Control. The Blackmagic Videohub software panel
lets you manage and route small to large networks of IP video units using one single
control panel.
For details on how to use the Videohub software, refer to the ‘Routing IP Video using
Blackmagic Videohub Control Software’ section.
IP Video 12G
1G
ETHERNET PoE+
10G
ETHERNET SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT
SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
1
ON
2345678
Source List
1Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
2
3
4
5
6
1212Getting Started with Ultra HD

Blackmagic Software Control lets you manage and route multiple
sources and destinations using one single control panel
For hardware control over large networks you can route IP Video using a Blackmagic Design
hardware control panel, such as a Blackmagic Smart Videohub or Master Control. Refer to the
‘using a Videohub hardware panel’ section in this manual for more information.
Low Latency and Clean Switching
If you need clean switching when routing sources, you can set the unit to use the clean switch
feature. This lets you route sources sharing the same video format without any glitches.
However, this introduces a minor delay of several lines in the output video. For immediate
routing without any delay, select low latency. You can find more information about these
settings and how to change them in the ‘settings’ section in this manual.
Adding More Units to the Network
You can always add more Teranex Mini IP Video 12G units to your network if you need access to
more video sources, or route more video sources to more destinations.
1 Power the unit and connect to your network via Ethernet as shown earlier in the getting
started section.
2 Once connected and recognized by the network, set the unit as a source or destination
using the built in switches, or optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
3 Route a source to the unit using Blackmagic Teranex Setup or Teranex Mini Smart
Panel, or you can add the input to an IP Videohub and route the new source or
destination using Blackmagic Videohub Control.
That’s all there is to getting started routing Ultra HD video on your network!
The size of your network can be as small or as large as you need. It’s not unusual to find many
units connected to a network with many video sources routed to many destinations. Please
keep reading this manual for more information about the features on your Teranex Mini IP Video
12G, plus all available settings.
NOTE For information on how to setup an IP Videohub on your computer so you can
route sources and destinations using Blackmagic Videohub Control, refer to the Setting
up and Routing and IP Videohub’ section in this manual.
1313Getting Started with Ultra HD

Settings
There are three different ways you can change settings on your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G. You
can use the Blackmagic Teranex Setup administration utility to change settings via Ethernet or
USB, you can use the LCD menu if you have an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, or
you can use the built in small switches on the unit itself.
Installing Blackmagic Teranex Setup
The Blackmagic Teranex Setup administration software is used to change routing settings and
update your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G with the latest internal software via USB or Ethernet.
Youcan also change network settings using the setup software via USB.
The software installer is located on the supplied SD card, but we recommend downloading
thelatest version from the Blackmagic Design Support Center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/
support/family/broadcast-converters.
Blackmagic Teranex Setup can be installed
on Mac and Windows computers
Mac OS Installation
1 Download the Blackmagic Teranex software from www.blackmagicdesign.com.
2 Unzip the downloaded file and open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents.
3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
The Teranex setup utility is now installed.
1414Settings

Windows Installation
1 Download Blackmagic Teranex software from www.blackmagicdesign.com.
2 Unzip the downloaded file. You should see a Blackmagic Teranex Setup folder
containing this PDF manual and the Teranex setup utility installer.
3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4 When the installation has finished, it will prompt you to restart your computer.
Click‘restart’ to complete the installation.
Once the computer has restarted, Blackmagic Teranex Setup will be ready to use.
Changing Settings using Blackmagic Teranex Setup
Once you have installed the Teranex Setup software on your computer, connect the computer
to your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G via USB or an Ethernet cable. Using Blackmagic Teranex
Setup is the most efficient way to manage multiple units on your network.
The first thing you’ll see when launching the software is the home page. Here you can select
the unit you want to configure. To change settings, click on the ‘settings’ icon below the image
of your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G. If you have more than one unit connected to your network or
computer, choose the unit by clicking on the arrows on each side of the home page.
Adjustments will be immediately saved to the unit. This means if power is lost, your settings will
be re-established as soon as the power is restored.
Blackmagic Teranex Setup lets you update your
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G’s internal software and
change settings using a Mac or Windows computer
NOTE If you have connected your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G via Ethernet but the unit does
not appear on the home page, you may first need to configure the unit’s network settings
via USB. Refer to the ‘configure tab’ information in this section for more information on
how to change the network settings on your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G.
1515Settings

Configure Tab
The ‘configure’ tab contains the network settings for your IP Video 12G. Here you can select
between DHCP and static network addresses, as well as set up the IP address, subnet mask,
and gateway for the unit. To change network settings, your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G must be
connected to the computer via USB.
The ‘configure’ tab lets you change network settings
when the unit is connected to your computer via USB
Routing Tab
The routing tab contains the direction settings which lets you set the unit as a source or
destination, displays important information about the source and destination network settings,
plus lets you set a destination unit to use low latency or clean switch modes.
Use the ‘routing tab’ in Blackmagic Teranex Setup to set
your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G as a source or destination
1616Settings

Device
Click on the destination or source radio buttons to set your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G as a
source or destination unit.
Source and Destination Settings
These settings display the IP address and base port for the source and destination units.
Low Latency and Clean Switch Settings
Destination units can be set to low latency or clean switch modes. Low latency minimizes any delay
in signal from source to destination by only several lines, however when switching between
sources there may be a small disturbance as the source is resynchronized. To avoid any
disturbance or glitches when changing sources, select ‘clean switch’. This removes any disturbance
when changing sources using the same video format, but adds 1 to 2 frames of latency.
About Tab
The ‘about’ tab allows you to name your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G and identify individual units.
Device
To name a unit, simply click the ‘name’ text box and type your desired name.
Click ‘save’ to confirm the change
Identify
To visually identify your selected Teranex Mini IP Video 12G, click on the ‘identify’
checkbox. Thiswill flash the LED indicator on the unit’s basic front panel. If you have a
Teranex Mini Smart Panel installed, you will see the smart panel buttons flash. Deselect
the checkbox to turn off the indicators.
Software Information
This information identifies which software version your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G is
running. If the unit’s internal software is older than the current version that comes with
Blackmagic Teranex Setup, an ‘update now’ button will appear which allows you to
update the unit’s internal software.
The ‘about’ tab in Blackmagic Teranex Setup is used to
name and identify your TeranexMini IP Video 12G.
Youcan also check the version of the setup software
1717Settings

Changing Settings using a Teranex Mini Smart Panel
With an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel attached, you can quickly change settings directly
from the unit itself using buttons, a rotary knob and LCD menu. You can also confirm sources
visually on the LCD and check the audio via the audio meters on the home screen.
This control panel mounts to the front of your IP Video 12G and replaces the original basic panel
that shipped with the unit.
The panels are hot swappable, so you don’t even need to turn off your Teranex Mini IP Video
12G when installing.
1 Remove the two M3 screws on each side of your unit’s basic front panel using a
Pozidriv2 screwdriver and gently pull the panel away from the front of your Teranex Mini.
2 On the inside of the basic panel, you’ll notice a small clear plastic tube attached to the
bottom corner. This tube directs light from the LED inside the unit to illuminate the status
indicator on the basic panel. This tube should stay attached to the basic front panel.
3 Align the connector on the rear of the Smart Panel with the adjoining connector on
the face of your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G and gently push the Smart Panel towards
the unit until the connectors are firmly seated. The Smart Panel should make a firm
connection and fit neatly inside the face of your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G.
4 Re-insert the M3 screws from the original panel.
If your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G is installed in a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf, you will need to
remove the unit from the rack shelf to access the front panel screws.
See the ‘Teranex Mini Rack Shelf’ section for more information.
When installing the Teranex Mini Smart Panel to your IP Video 12G, holding the panel with
your fingers and thumb aligned with the panel’s rear connector will help guide it into place
The USB port is still accessible with the Smart Panel attached. To access the port, simply
open the rubber USB dust cover. With the Smart Panel installed, the front panel small switches
are covered up and no longer used. This is because all settings can now be changed via the
LCD menus.
Refer to the ‘changing settings’ section for information on changing settings using an optional
Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
TIP If reattaching the basic front panel, make sure the light tube is aligned with
the slot in the front of the unit.
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TIP The original basic panel is very strong, so if you need to mount your Teranex Mini IP
Video 12G in the back of a rack system or in areas where there are lots of cables or
activity, you can always reinstall the original basic panel.
1818Settings

Smart Panel Features
LCD Display
The home screen is the first feature you’ll see on your Teranex Mini Smart Panel’s LCD display.
It displays important information, including the source video format, custom name for the unit,
source timecode, and status indicators.
Status Indicators
Indicators on the LCD will show you the current status of the video signal, network connection,
and supported data rate.
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Network IP Video 12G
If the network is not detected, ‘network’
will be displayed on the LCD screen. Check the unit’s
network settings, and also check the network cable is
properly locked into the Ethernet connectors and
firmly seated.
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Locking …IP Video 12G
After the network is successfully connected, you will see
the ‘locking’ indicator as the unit locks to the PTP clock of
your network switch. Depending on the network you are
connecting to, it may take a short period of time to lock.
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No Video IP Video 12G
Once locked to the network switch, the unit will look for a
video signal. If a video signal from the SDI source or
Ethernet connection is not detected, ’no video’ will be
displayed on the LCD screen. Check the SDI source cable
is properly connected.
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Data rate IP Video 12G
If the data rate of your SDI source signal is toohigh for
transmission through the selected Ethernet port, ‘data rate’
will be displayed onthe LCD screen. Try changing the
source to an HD signal if using the 1G Ethernet port, or
install an optional 10G Ethernet optical fiber SFP module
for Ultra HD.
Timecode – The timecode
embedded in the video source
Device name – The name that you have
entered for the unit in the ‘about’ tab
Source video format
– The format and
frame rate of your video
source connected or
routed to your Teranex
Mini IP Video 12G
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Video monitor – Displays the source video
Audio meters – Displays the
audio levels of your video
source connected to your
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G
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1919Settings

Control Buttons and Rotary Knob
Teranex Mini Smart Panel has a set of buttons and a rotary knob that are used to navigate your
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G’s settings menu.
1 and 2 buttons
Press these buttons to increase or decrease the numeric setting values, or to move up
or down through menu settings.
Set
Press the set button to confirm a settings change.
Menu
Press ‘menu’ to open the settings menu. You can also press the menu button to step
back through menu items.
Video and Audio Buttons
These buttons have no function for Teranex Mini IP Video 12G.
Rotary Knob
Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate through the menu
settings and adjust numeric setting values.
Smart Panel Settings
With the Smart Panel attached you can now change settings using the LCD menus.
You can quickly change your settings using an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel. .
To change a setting using the Smart Panel:
1 Press the menu button to open the settings menu.
2 Use the rotary knob to scroll through the list of settings.
3 Press the set button to select the setting you want to change.
4 Use the rotary knob and set button to make changes to the selected setting, then press
the menu button to back out of the menu settings and return to the home screen.
The settings displayed on the Teranex Mini Smart Panel will differ depending on whether your
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G is set as a ‘source’ or ‘destination’. These settings include:
Direction
This setting lets you to choose whether the unit is a source or a destination.
By default, the unit will be set as a destination. When changing the direction setting,
your Teranex Mini IP Video 12G will restart.
Main Menu
Direction Destination
ONLow Latency
Network
Information
PTP
Source List
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