Blackmagicdesign Teranex Mini Series User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Teranex Mini Converters
English, 日本語, Français, Deutsch, Español,
中文,한국어, Русский and Italiano.
September 2015

Teranex Mini Converters
English 3
日本語36
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中文172
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Русский 240
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Teranex Mini Converters.
Teranex Minis are 12G-SDI converters that let you convert video and audio for broadcast
and production work in the field, on your desk, or mounted in a rack.
With an efficient, compact design, they are not much bigger than Mini Converters and
can be placed into any production environment, from single operator post production
studios, to large rack based SDI workflows.
This instruction manual contains all the information you need to start using your Teranex
Mini Converters.
Please check the support page on our website at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the
latest version of this manual and for updates to your Teranex Mini 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

Contents
Teranex Mini Converters
Getting Started 5
Plugging in Power 5
Plugging in Video 5
Plugging in Audio 5
Installing Administration Software 6
Installing Blackmagic Teranex Setup 6
Installing Teranex Mini Smart Panel 7
Smart Panel Features 8
Changing Settings 9
Changing Settings using Switches 9
Changing Settings using Blackmagic
Teranex Setup 9
Changing Settings using Teranex Mini Smart Panel 10
Changing Network Settings 11
Changing network settings using
Blackmagic Teranex Setup 11
Changing network settings using Teranex
Mini Smart Panel 11
Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G 12
Teranex Mini - HDMI to SDI 12G 16
Teranex Mini - SDI to Analog 12G 19
Teranex Mini - Analog to SDI 12G 23
Teranex Mini - SDI to Audio 12G 26
Teranex Mini - Audio to SDI 12G 30
Teranex Mini Rack Shelf 34
Help 34
Warranty 35

5
Getting Started
Plugging in Power
Getting started is as simple as plugging in power and
connecting your signal input and output.
To supply power, plug in a standard IEC power cable to
your Teranex Mini converter’s power input on the rear panel.
Plugging in Video
Plug your source video into your Teranex Mini converter’s
video input and plug the video output into your destination
equipment. Video input and output varies by converter.
Depending on your Teranex Mini model, you may have the
option of SDI, HDMI, component, composite or S-video
input or output.
Plugging in Audio
If you’re using embedded audio in SDI or HDMI, audio is
already transported via the video input. If using external
digital or analog audio, plug into the XLR connectors. The
‘R’ channel XLR connector can be used for timecode. Some
Teranex Mini converters also support RCA and optical
audio. Refer to the individual converters detailed in this
manual for more information.
Connect analog or digital audio to your Teranex Mini converter’s optical audio, RCA, or balanced XLR connectors.
That’s all there is to getting started! Now you can change
your conversion settings and start using your Teranex Mini.
See the ‘changing settings’ section to learn more.
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
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ETHERNET PoE SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
OPTICAL
AUDIO STEREO OUT
L R
SDI OUT
L - ANALOG R - ANALOG
OPTICAL
AUDIO STEREO OUT
L R
Connect power to your Teranex Mini converter using a standard
IEC power cable. Power can also be supplied via a PoE+
compatible Ethernet switch.
Teranex Mini Converters support 12G-SDI data rates so
will automatically switch between SD, HD and Ultra HD
all the way up to 2160p60.

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Installing Administration Software
Installing Blackmagic Teranex Setup
The Teranex setup software is used to update your Teranex
Mini and to change video, audio and network settings.
Installation on Mac OS X
Step 1. Download the Blackmagic Teranex Setup
software from www.blackmagicdesign.com
Step 2. Unzip the downloaded file and open the resulting
disk image to reveal its contents
Step 3. Drag the Blackmagic Teranex Setup icon and
drop it on the Applications icon.
The Teranex setup utility is now installed.
Installation on Windows
Step 1. Download Blackmagic Teranex Setup from www.
blackmagicdesign.com
Step 2. Unzip the downloaded file. You should see a
Blackmagic Teranex Setup folder containing
this PDF manual and the Teranex setup utility
installer.
Step 3. Double click the installer and follow the prompts
to complete the installation.
Step 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.
Updating the Internal Software
It is important to ensure that power is connected to the
Teranex Mini before connecting a USB cable between the
computer and converter.
Step 1. Power your converter.
Step 2. Attach a USB cable from the computer to the
converter or connect via Ethernet launch the
Teranex setup utility.
If the converter is missing or not detected, Blackmagic
Teranex Setup will report, “No converter connected” in the
title bar. Otherwise, it will report the model name of your
Teranex Mini.
If Blackmagic Teranex Setup contains newer internal
software than that currently installed in your Teranex Mini,
it will prompt you to update. Just follow the on screen
instructions to complete the update. Once the internal
software update is complete, you will be able to make
adjustments to your Teranex Mini using the Teranex
setup utility.
If you have previously set your Teranex Mini to use a static IP
address, you can find it on your network by entering the IP
Address from the Teranex setup utility home screen.
Blackmagic Teranex Setup can be installed on
Mac OS X and Windows computers.

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Installing Teranex Mini Smart Panel
You can also change settings using the optional Teranex
Mini Smart Panel. This control panel mounts to the front of
your Teranex Mini and replaces the original blank front
panel that shipped with the converter. You get fast access
to your settings using buttons and a rotary knob and you
can see the input on the built in LCD.
Installing your optional Smart Panel is easy and because
the panels are hot swappable you don’t even need to turn
off your Teranex Mini converter when installing it.
Step 1. Remove the two M3 screws on each side of
your converter’s basic front panel using a
Pozidriv 2 screwdriver and gently pull the panel
away from the front of your Teranex Mini.
Step 2. Remove and retain the light tube connecting
the LED to the indicator at the bottom of the
basic panel.
This tube is necessary to illuminate your mini
converter’s multi-use indicator when the Smart
Panel is not installed.
Step 3. Align the connector on the rear of the Smart
Panel with the adjoining connector on the face
of your Teranex Mini converter and gently push
the Smart Panel towards your converter until the
connectors are firmly seated. The Smart Panel
should make a firm connection and fit neatly
inside the face of your Teranex Mini converter.
Step 4. Re-insert the M3 screws from the original fascia.
If your Teranex Mini is installed in a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf,
you will need to remove the mini converter from the rack
shelf to access the front panel screws.
See the ‘Teranex Mini Rack Shelf’ section for more
information.
The Teranex Mini’s USB port is still accessible with the
Teranex Smart Panel attached. To access the port, simply
open the plastic cover. With the Smart Panel installed, the
front panel small switches are covered up and no longer
used and this is because all the switch settings and more
are now in the menu on the Teranex Smart Panel and can
be set using the LCD. The settings available will vary
between Teranex Mini’s because the features are different
between models, but navigation layout on screen is the
same, so it’s easy to move between models to make
changes to settings.
Refer to the ‘changing settings’ section for information on
changing settings using an optional Teranex Mini
Smart Panel.
When installing the Teranex Mini Smart Panel to your Teranex Mini, holding the panel with your
fingers and thumb aligned with the panel’s rear connector will help guide it into place.
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Smart Panel Features
LCD Display
The home screen is the first feature you’ll see on your
Teranex Mini Smart Panel’s LCD display. The home screen
shows you important information, including:
Control Buttons and Rotary Knob
Your Teranex Mini Smart Panel has a set of buttons and a
rotary knob that are used to navigate your Teranex Mini
Converter’s settings menu.
1 and 2 buttons - Press these buttons to increase or
decrease numeric setting values, or to move up or down
through menu settings.
Set - After changing a setting using the 1 and 2 buttons,
press the ‘set’ button to confirm your setting.
Menu - Press to enter the settings menu for your Teranex
Mini converter. You can also press the menu button to step
back through menu items.
Video and Audio Buttons - Press the ‘video’ and ‘audio’
buttons to take you directly to your Teranex Mini converter’s
video or audio settings. The settings available will depend
on which model your Smart Panel is connected to.
Rotary knob - Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter
clockwise to navigate through the menu settings and adjust
numeric setting values.
Audio meters - Displays the audio levels
of your video source connected to your
Teranex Mini converter.
Video monitor - displays the input video
format so you can instantly see
your conversion.
Control Buttons
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Rotary Knob
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Input video format - The format and frame
rate of your video source connected to
your Teranex Mini converter.
Converter model - The model of Teranex
Mini converter currently connected to
the Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
Timecode - The timecode embedded in the
video input, or external timecode via the
Teranex mini converter’s XLR connector.
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Changing Settings
There are three ways to change settings on your Teranex
Mini. You can use the switches on the front panel, the
Blackmagic Teranex Setup utility, or by mounting a Teranex
Mini Smart Panel which lets you change settings using
control buttons, a rotary knob and LCD.
Changing Settings using Switches
On the front panel of your Teranex Mini you’ll see a plastic
door which protects a set of small switches used for settings
on your converter. The ‘on/off’ switches are used to
configure internal settings and you can easily change them
using the tip of a pen.
You’ll find a switch settings diagram printed on the base
of your converter. Ensure your switch settings correspond
to the legend by observing the switch numbers from 1 to
8, left to right. When using the optional Teranex Mini Smart
Panel, the switch settings will be overridden by the Smart
Panel settings. Your Teranex Mini will retain its last settings
whether applied via switch, Smart Panel or Blackmagic
Teranex Setup software. If reverting to switch control after
removing the Smart Panel or updating your converter’s
settings via software, you may need to toggle individual
switches for new settings to take effect.
For a full description of the switches and their settings,
refer to your converter model in this manual.
Change settings by adjusting the switches with a pen.
Changing Settings using Blackmagic Teranex Setup
Once installed on your computer, connect the setup utility
to your Teranex Mini via USB or Ethernet. If you can’t find
your Teranex Mini via Ethernet, you may first need to
configure it using a USB connection as detailed in the
section ‘changing network settings.’
The first thing you’ll see when launching the software is
the home page. Here you can select the Teranex Mini you
want to configure. To change settings, click on the ‘settings’
icon below the image of your Teranex Mini.
If you have more than one Teranex Mini connected to your
network, only the relevant settings for your selected Teranex
Mini will be visible. Select your desired converter by clicking
the arrows on the left and right side of the Blackmagic
Teranex Setup home page.
Adjustments will be immediately saved to your Teranex
Mini. This means if power is lost, your settings will be re-
established as soon as power is restored.
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The Teranex setup utility lets you update your Teranex Mini’s internal software
and adjust your settings using a Mac OS X or Windows computer.

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The configure and about tabs in Blackmagic Teranex Setup
are common across all Teranex Mini models.
Configure Tab
The ‘configure’ tab is the same for all Teranex Minis and
contains your converter’s network settings. Here you can
toggle your converter between dynamic and static network
addresses, as well as set up the IP address, subnet mask,
and gateway for your Teranex Mini. See the ‘changing
network settings’ section for more detail.
About Tab
You can use the settings in this tab to name your Teranex
Mini, and to identify individual converters. To name your
Teranex Mini converter, simply click in the ‘name’ text box
and type your desired converter name. Click ‘save’ to
confirm the change. To easily identify your selected Teranex
Mini converter, click on the ‘identify’ checkbox. This will
flash the multi use indicator on your converter’s basic
Teranex Mini panel. If you have a Teranex Mini Smart Panel
installed, you will see the model name in the LCD turn from
grey to red. Deselect the checkbox to turn off the
identification indicators.
The ‘software settings’ menu in the ‘about’ tab identifies
which software version your Teranex Mini is running. If your
converter’s internal software is older than the current
version that comes with Blackmagic Teranex Setup, an
update button will be present here that allows you to bring
your converter’s software up to date.
Changing Settings using Teranex Mini Smart Panel
You can also change settings using the optional Teranex
Mini Smart Panel. This control panel mounts to the front of
your Teranex Mini and replaces the original blank front
panel that shipped with the converter. You get fast access
to your settings using buttons and a rotary knob and you
can see the input on the built in LCD.
The converter’s USB port is still accessible with the Teranex
Smart Panel attached. To access the port, simply open the
plastic cover. With the Teranex Smart Panel installed, the
front panel small switches are covered up and no longer
used and this is because all the switch settings and more
are now in the menu on the Teranex Smart Panel and can
be set using the LCD. The settings available will vary
between Teranex Mini converters because the features
are different between models, but navigation layout on
screen is the same, so its easy to move between models
to make changes to settings.
You can quickly check your settings and set new ones using an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
The Smart Panel easily mounts to the front of your Teranex Mini converter.
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Use the ‘configure’ tab in Blackmagic Teranex Setup
to access network settings.
The ‘about’ tab in Blackmagic Teranex Setup is used to
name and identify your Teranex Mini. You can also check
the version of the setup software.

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Changing Network Settings
Accessing your Teranex Minis over a network is the easiest
way to manage multiple converters. You can do this using
Blackmagic Teranex Setup. By default, your Teranex Minis
are configured to automatically acquire a network address,
making it easy to immediately select them from the
Blackmagic Teranex Setup splash screen, as detailed in
the section ‘changing settings using Blackmagic
Teranex Setup.’
If you are having trouble finding a Teranex Mini on your
network, or you have previously set it to use a static address
incompatible with your current network, you may need to
change its network settings locally. You can do this via
USB or the Teranex Mini Smart Panel.
Changing network settings using Blackmagic
Teranex Setup
To change network settings via USB, connect your Teranex
Mini to a computer running the Teranex setup utility with
a USB cable. You can find your Teranex Mini’s USB
connector on its front panel, regardless of whether you are
using the basic fascia or the Smart Panel.
Once connected, select your Teranex Mini from the Teranex
setup utility splash screen, and navigate to the ‘configure’
tab. Here you can toggle your converter between dynamic
and static network addresses. If you select a static IP, you
can manually configure your converter’s IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway.
Use the ‘configure’ tab in Blackmagic Teranex
Setup to change network settings via USB
Changing network settings using Teranex Mini
Smart Panel
A useful feature of Teranex Mini Smart Panel is locally
changing network settings. To do this:
Step 1. Press the ‘menu’ button to open the
settings menu.
Step 2. Select ‘network’ using the rotary knob or 1 and
2 buttons, and press ‘set.’
Step 3. Select ‘configure IP’ by using the rotary knob
or 1 and 2 buttons, and press ‘set.’
Step 4. Select ‘manually’ by using the rotary knob or 1
and 2 buttons, and press set. Then follow the
same procedure to select ‘IP address.’
Step 5. Use the rotary knob or 1 and 2 buttons to cycle
through the available numbers for your IP address
and confirm them by pressing ‘set.’ Repeat the
procedure for ‘subnet’ and ‘gateway’ settings.
Use the network menu on Teranex Mini Smart Panel to
change network settings on your mini coverter.

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Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G
Connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video
projectors to SDI based equipment. Your Teranex Mini SDI
to HDMI 12G provides automatic switching between SD
SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI input sources
and converts to HDMI with embedded audio, plus balanced
AES/EBU or analog audio out. The ‘R analog’ XLR connector
can also be set to output timecode. If an HD monitor or TV
is connected to the HDMI output, any Ultra HD source is
automatically down converted to HD.
Connectors
1. Mini-B USB port
Connects to the Blackmagic Teranex Setup software via
a Mac OS X or Windows computer for adjusting settings
and updating your Teranex Mini’s internal software.
2. Switches
Adjustable switches for changing settings.
3. LED Multi-Use Indicator
Glows white when the converter is receiving power and
green when a valid video input signal is detected. Will flash
on/off to identify individual converters via Blackmagic
Teranex Setup.
4. Power
Standard built in IEC C14 connector for 90 - 240 volt AC
power supply.
5. HDMI
HDMI video output.
6. Ethernet PoE+
Connects to a network switch or computer so you can
change settings using the Teranex setup utility. TheEthernet
port also supports power over Ethernet plus.
7. SDI In
SDI video input BNC connector.
8. SDI Loop Out
SDI video loop output BNC connector.
9. L - Analog or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or digital AES/EBU
audio output XLR connector.
10. R - Analog, AES/EBU or Timecode
Balanced right channel analog audio, or digital AES/EBU
audio output XLR connector. Can also be configured for
timecode output.
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
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Switches
Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G’s switches provide the
following settings:
Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio
Set switch 8 to ‘off’ to output balanced analog audio. Set
to ‘on’ for digital AES/EBU audio.
Switch 7 - Output Audio/Timecode
Set switch 7 to ‘on’ to output timecode via the R channel
audio XLR connector. Set to ‘off’ to output audio.
Switches 4, 3, 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2, 1, 0
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are represented as bits 2, 1, and 0
respectively. This simply means that by setting various
on/off combinations for switches 4, 3, and 2, you can choose
which pair of audio channels from your SDI input you would
like to output to HDMI, analog or AES/EBU audio.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
SDI Audio Selection Table
By using the following combinations of switch settings, you
can select which SDI audio channels to embed into your
Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G’s output signal.
Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF
3 and 4 OFF OFF ON
5 and 6 OFF ON OFF
7 and 8 OFF ON ON
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON OFF ON
13 and 14 ON ON OFF
15 and 16 ON ON ON
AES/EBU Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1-4 OFF OFF OFF
5-8 OFF OFF ON
9-12 OFF ON OFF

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AES/EBU Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
13-16 OFF ON ON
Blackmagic Teranex Setup Settings
The Teranex setup utility can change all the same settings
that are available using the switches, plus additional
settings. You can access these settings by moving between
the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ ‘configure,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ and ‘configure’ tabs are detailed in the ‘changing
settings’ section in this manual. The ‘video’ tab for Teranex
Mini SDI to HDMI 12G contains the following settings.
Video output menu
Clip HDMI Output to legal levels
This checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input
to ensure that it stays within HDMI legal levels and
should be kept on by default.
The ‘audio’ tab for Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G contains
the following settings.
Audio output menu
Set XLR Output
You can choose between analog and AES/EBU
output by highlighting the ‘analog,’ ‘AES/EBU,’ or
‘timecode’ buttons in the ‘audio output’ menu. When
you select ‘timecode’ the left XLR connector will
output analog audio, while the right XLR output will
provide a timecode signal.
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Depending on which audio output option you select,
you can then pick which audio channels of your SDI
input to send to your HDMI, AES/EBU, or Analog audio
output, as well as adjusting their gain per channel or
channel pair. If you are outputting AES/EBU audio
via both XLR connectors, you can select up to four
channels. If you are outputting analog audio, you
can select up to two channels. If you are using the
right XLR connector to output a timecode signal,
the left XLR connector will output one channel of
analog audio.
Your Teranex Mini will retain its last settings whether applied
via switch, Smart Panel or Teranex setup utility. If reverting
to switch control after removing the Smart Panel or updating
your converter’s settings via software, you may need to
toggle individual switches for new settings to take effect.
Adjust your analog audio levels and AES/EBU levels using the ‘audio’
settings page in Blackmagic Teranex Setup.

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Teranex Mini Smart Panel Settings
If you have installed the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel
on your SDI to HDMI 12G converter, the following menus
will be available - ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘network.’ The settings
available in these menus are identical to those detailed in
the ‘Blackmagic Teranex Setup settings’ section above.
For more information on changing settings using the
Teranex Mini Smart Panel, refer to the ‘changing
settings’ section.
Teranex Mini Smart Panel gives you access to the same settings as Blackmagic Teranex Setup.
Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G Block Diagram
SDI In Customizable
Video Processor
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
Central Processor
and Firmware
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Automatic
SD/HD/6G/12G-SDI
Cable Driver
HDMI Video and
Audio Formatter
Mini Switches
USB
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Out Switch Left Analog Out
or AES/EBU
1+2 Out
HDMI Out
Loop SDI Out
Input automatically
detects between
SD/HD/6G/12G-SDI
Ethernet
with Power
Right Analog Out
or AES/EBU 3+4
Out or Timecode

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Teranex Mini - HDMI to SDI 12G
Convert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras,
Ultra HD cameras and game consoles to SDI with the choice
to embed audio from HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced analog
audio inputs. This means you can send video signals from
HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables. You can even
add SDI outputs to computers with HDMI compatibility.
Connectors
1. Mini-B USB port
Connects to Blackmagic Teranex Setup via a Mac OS X or
Windows computer for changing settings and updating
your Teranex Mini’s internal software.
2. Switches
Adjustable switches for changing settings.
3. LED Multi-Use Indicator
Glows white when the converter is receiving power and
green when a valid video input signal is detected. Will flash
on/off to identify individual converters via Blackmagic
Teranex Setup.
4. Power
Standard built in IEC C14 connector for 90 - 240 volt AC
power supply.
5. HDMI
HDMI video input.
6. Ethernet PoE+
Connects to a network switch or computer so you can
change settings using Blackmagic Teranex Setup. The
Ethernet port also supports power over Ethernet plus.
7. SDI Out
SDI video output BNC connector.
8. SDI Out
Secondary SDI output BNC connector.
9. L - Analog or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or digital AES/EBU
audio input XLR connector.
10. R - Analog, AES/EBU or Timecode
Balanced right channel analog audio, or digital AES/EBU
audio input XLR connector. Can also be configured for
timecode input.
Switches
Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G’s switches provide the
following settings:
Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio
Set switch 8 to ‘off’ to embed balanced analog audio. Set
to ‘on’ for digital AES/EBU audio. To use these inputs switch
7 must also be set to ‘on’.
Switch 7 - HDMI Audio, Input Audio
Set switch 7 to ‘off’ to select embedded HDMI audio, or to
‘on’ for analog or AES/EBU audio.
Switch 6 - Input Audio/Timecode
Set switch 6 to ‘on’ to input timecode via the R channel
audio XLR connector. Set to ‘off’ to input audio.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
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L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
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Switch 5 - 60 to 59.94 Off/On
Set switch 5 to ‘on’ if you need to convert 60p video to
interlaced 59.94 when connecting to a switcher. Set to ‘off’
to bypass the conversion and output the original 60 frames
per second progressive format.
Switches 2, 1 - Select Format Bit 1, 0
Switches 2 and 1 are represented as bits 1 and 0 respectively.
This simply means that by setting various on/off combinations
for switches 2 and 1, you can choose which conversion
format you would like to use.
There are 3 conversion formats to choose from.
Auto - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to OFF.
The SDI output resolution will match the HDMI input.
For example, if the HDMI input is Ultra HD, the SDI
output will be Ultra HD.
Force to HD - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to ON.
The SDI output is down converted to HD if the input
is Ultra HD. Your Teranex Mini will attempt to switch
the HDMI input format to HD if the source equipment
supports this feature. If the HDMI input is SD, the
output will remain SD.
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Force to Ultra HD - switch 1 to ON, switch 2 to OFF.
The SDI output is up converted to Ultra HD if the input
is HD. Your Teranex Mini will attempt to switch the
HDMI input format to Ultra HD if the source equipment
supports this feature. If the HDMI input format is SD,
the output will remain SD.
Select between ‘auto’, ‘force to HD’, or ‘force to Ultra HD’
upconversion settings using the ‘video’ settings page
in Blackmagic Teranex Setup. You can also choose
to convert 60p video to 59.94i for when
connecting to a switcher.
Blackmagic Teranex Setup Settings
The Teranex setup utility can change all the same settings
that are available using the switches, plus additional
settings. You can access these settings by moving between
the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ ‘configure,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ and ‘configure’ tabs are detailed in the ‘changing
settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G contains
the following settings.
Video Processing menu
Upconversion
Click on the ‘upconversion’ drop down menu to select
upconversion settings for your SDI output. Setting this
to ‘auto’ will match the SDI output to the HDMI input,
while ‘Force HD’ and ‘Force Ultra HD’ will output HD
and Ultra HD video respectively, regardless of the
HDMI input, up or down- converting as necessary.
However, SD will remain SD.
Frame Rate
Toggle this checkbox to convert 60p video to 59.94i
for use with interlaced switcher workflows.
The ‘audio’ tab for Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G contains
the following settings.
Audio Input menu
Set XLR input / Set Audio input
This menu allows you to select between XLR and
HDMI audio input. Selecting HDMI will embed the
HDMI audio into the SDI video output. Selecting
‘XLR’ lets you choose between analog, AES/EBU, and
timecode inputs, as well as which channels of your
SDI audio output you wish to embed these into. You
can also adjust the gain on the audio signal.

Selecting AES/EBU allows the additional option of
checking ‘sample rate converter.’ When this is selected,
the sample rate of your SDI audio output will be forced
to 48kHz, the correct sample rate for television.
Your Teranex Mini will retain its last settings whether applied
via switch, Smart Panel or Teranex setup utility. If reverting to
switch control after removing the Smart Panel or updating
your converter’s settings via software, you may need to toggle
individual switches for new settings to take effect.
Adjust your analog audio levels and AES/EBU levels using the
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Teranex Mini Smart Panel Settings
If you have installed the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel
on your HDMI to SDI 12G converter, the following menus
will be available - ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘network.’ The settings
available in these menus are identical to those detailed in
the section above.
For more information on changing settings using the
Teranex Mini Smart Panel, refer to the ‘changing settings
section in this manual.
Using Teranex Mini Smart Panel gives you access to the same settings as Blackmagic Teranex Setup.
Teranex Mini HDMI to SDI 12G Block Diagram
Ethernet
with Power
USB
USB
Customizable
Video Processor
SDI Audio
Embedder
Automatic
SD/HD/6G/12G-SDI
Cable Driver
HDMI Video and
Audio Decoder
Central
Processor and
Firmware
Mini Switches
HDMI In
SDI Out
SDI Out
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Switch
Left Analog In
or AES/EBU 1+2
Right Analog In
or AES/EBU 3+4
or Timecode
Audio Analog to
Digital from
Balanced Input
AES/EBU Sample
Rate Converter
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Switch

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Teranex Mini - SDI to Analog 12G
Convert from SD SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI
input sources to analog component, NTSC and PAL video
out, plus balanced AES/EBU and analog audio out. The
built in down converter lets you connect 12G-SDI video to
SD and HD analog equipment and easily connects to video
monitors and decks such as Betacam SP and VHS. You
can even output pairs of analog audio from 16 de-embedded
SDI audio channels.
Connectors
1. Mini-B USB port
Connects to the Blackmagic Teranex Setup software via
a Mac OS X or Windows computer for adjusting settings
and updating your Teranex Mini’s internal software.
2. Switches
Adjustable switches for changing settings.
3. LED Multi-Use Indicator
Glows white when the converter is receiving power and
green when a valid video input signal is detected. Will flash
on/off to identify individual converters via Blackmagic
Teranex Setup.
4. Power
Standard built in IEC C14 connector for 90 - 240 volt AC
power supply.
5. Y or NTSC/PAL
Analog component Y, NTSC or PAL composite output
BNC connector.
6. B-Y or S-VIDEO Y
Analog component B-Y, or S-Video Y output BNC connector.
7. R-Y or S-VIDEO C
Analog component R-Y, or S-Video C output BNC connector.
8. Ethernet PoE+
Connects to a network switch or computer so you can
change settings using Blackmagic Teranex Setup.
TheEthernet port also supports power over Ethernet plus.
9. SDI IN
SDI video input BNC connector.
10. SDI Loop Out
SDI video loop output BNC connector.
11. L - Analog or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or digital AES/EBU
audio output XLR connector.
12. R - Analog, AES/EBU or Timecode
Balanced right channel analog audio, or digital AES/EBU
audio output XLR connector. Can also be configured for
timecode output.
Switches
Teranex Mini SDI to Analog 12G’s switches provide the
following settings:
Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio
Set switch 8 to ‘off’ to select balanced analog audio, or to
‘on’ for digital AES/EBU audio output.
Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE, 0.0 IRE
The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should
set switch 7 to ‘off’. If you’re working in countries not using
7.5 setup, set switch 7 to ‘on’. This setting only affects
composite or S-Video outputs.
Switch 6 - SMPTE Levels, Betacam Levels
Set switch 6 to ‘off’ for SMPTE levels, or ‘on’ for Betacam
levels. SMPTE levels are more common and even Betacam
SP decks can use SMPTE levels, so only switch this to
Betacam if you are sure that Betacam levels are being used.
Switch 5 - Component, Composite or S-Video
Set switch 5 to ‘off’ to select analog component video
output, or ‘on’ for composite and S-Video outputs.
To display the HD video input as SD on the S-Video and
composite outputs, down conversion must be set to ‘on’
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
Y or NTSC/PAL B-Y or S-VIDEO Y R-Y or S-VIDEO C
SDI LOOP OUT
1 2
4 5 6
8 9 10
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by toggling switch 1. Component analog video supports
both HD and SD video.
Switch 4, 3 and 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are represented as bits 2, 1, and 0
respectively. This simply means that by setting various on/
off combinations for switches 4, 3, and 2, you can choose
which pair of audio channels from your SDI input you would
like to output to analog or AES/EBU audio.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
Down conversion with 3 types of aspect ratios by cycling
through switch 1. Toggle switch 1 between off and on to
cycle between anamorphic, center cut, and letterbox
aspect ratios.
When converting Ultra HD or HD, set switch 1 to ‘off’ to
force HD output via the analog component connectors.
You’ll also need to make sure switch 5 is selected for your
desired output. For example, to select component output
set switch 5 to ‘off’.
4K DCI will be scaled on the component HD output.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
SDI Audio Selection Table
By using the following combinations of switch settings, you
can select which SDI audio channels to output as analog
or digital AES/EBU audio with your Teranex Mini SDI to
Analog 12G.
Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF
3 and 4 OFF OFF ON
5 and 6 OFF ON OFF
7 and 8 OFF ON ON
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON OFF ON
13 and 14 ON ON OFF
15 and 16 ON ON ON
AES/EBU Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1-4 OFF OFF OFF
5-8 OFF OFF ON
9-12 OFF ON OFF