Blackmagicdesign teranex mini User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Teranex Mini
Converters
April 2017
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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
English

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 10
Changing Settings using
Teranex Mini Smart Panel 12
Changing Network Settings 12
Changing Network Settings via USB 12
Changing network settings
using TeranexMini Smart Panel 13
Teranex Mini Rack Shelf 13
Teranex Mini Models 14
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G 14
Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G 14
Teranex Mini - HDMI to SDI 12G 20
Teranex Mini - SDI to Analog 12G 24
Teranex Mini - Analog to SDI 12G 29
Teranex Mini - SDI to Audio 12G 33
Teranex Mini - Audio to SDI 12G 38
Teranex Mini - 12G-SDI to Quad SDI 43
Teranex Mini - Quad SDI to 12G-SDI 47
Teranex Mini - SDI Distribution 12G 51
Teranex Mini - Optical to HDMI 12G 52
Teranex Mini - HDMI to Optical 12G 58
Teranex Mini - Optical to Analog 12G 62
Teranex Mini - Analog to Optical 12G 67
Teranex Mini - Optical to Audio 12G 72
Teranex Mini - Audio to Optical 12G 76
Help 81
Regulatory Notices
andSafetyInformation 82
Warranty 83
Contents

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. You can also power your Teranex Mini via Ethernet by plugging into a
compatible Ethernet switch that supports PoE+, or ‘power over Ethernet plus’.
Teranex Mini Converters support 12G-SDI data rates so will automatically
switch between SD, HD and Ultra HD all the way up to 2160p60.
Connect power to your Teranex Mini converter using a standard IEC power
cable. Power can also be supplied via a PoE+ compatible Ethernet switch.
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.
SDI to HDMI 12G
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
OPTICAL
AUDIO STEREO OUT
L R
SDI OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
OPTICAL
AUDIO STEREO OUT
L R
SDI OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
OPTICAL
AUDIO STEREO OUT
L R
SDI OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
55Getting Started

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.
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.
Blackmagic Teranex Setup can be installed on
Mac OS X and Windows computers.
Installation on Mac OS X
1 Download the Blackmagic Teranex Setup 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.
Installation on Windows
1 Download Blackmagic Teranex Setup 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.
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.
1 Power your converter.
2 Attach a USB cable from the computer to the converter or connect via Ethernet launch
the Teranex setup utility.
66Installing Administration Software

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.
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 basic 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.
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.
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 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.
4 Re-insert the M3 screws from the original panel.
TIP If reattaching the basic front panel, make sure the light tube is aligned with
the slot in the front of the unit.
77Installing Administration Software

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 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 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. The original basic panel is very strong, so if you need to mount your
Teranex Mini 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.
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.
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:
1
2
SET
VIDEO
MENU
AUDIO
Timecode – The timecode
embedded in the video
input, or external timecode
via the Teranex mini
converter’s XLR connector.
Converter model – The model of
Teranex Mini converter currently
connected to the Teranex Mini
Smart Panel.
Input video format – The
format and frame rate
of your video source
connected to your
Teranex Mini converter.
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
88Installing Administration Software

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.
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 original basic panel of your Teranex Mini you’ll see a rubber dust cover 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.
Video monitor – displays the input video
format so you can instantly see
your conversion.
Audio meters –
Displays the audio
levels of your video
source connected
to your Teranex Mini
converter.
Control Buttons
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
Rotary Knob
99Changing Settings

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. Even though switch settings are printed on the base of your converter, new features in
later updates can add new settings so it’s worth checking the latest version of this manual for
the most up to date information. You can download the latest version from the Blackmagic
Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
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.
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.
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
ETHERNET PoE+
1
ON 2345678
1010Changing Settings

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.
Use the ‘configure’ tab in Blackmagic Teranex
Setup to access network settings.
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.
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.
1111Changing Settings

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 basic 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 rubber USB dust 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.
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 via USB
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 original basic panel 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.
1 MENU
2 VIDEO
SET AUDIO
2160p59.94 SDI to Analog 12G
01:23:47:08
1212Changing Network Settings

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:
1 Press the ‘menu’ button to open the settings menu.
2 Select ‘network’ using the rotary knob or 1 and 2 buttons, and press ‘set.’
3 Select ‘configure IP’ by using the rotary knob or 1 and 2 buttons, and press ‘set.’
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.’
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.
Teranex Mini Rack Shelf
If you’re running multiple Teranex Minis, you can use Teranex Mini Rack Shelf to install your
converters into a broadcast rack or road case. Up to three Teranex Minis can fit neatly onto
each 1RU Teranex Mini Rack Shelf. Installing your converters into a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf is as
easy as removing your converter’s rubber feet, if installed, and screwing each converter into the
base of the shelf using the mounting holes on bottom of your converters. The Teranex Mini
Rack Shelf ships with two original blank panels which you can use to cover gaps if you don’t
need to install additional Teranex Minis.
1313Teranex Mini Rack Shelf

For more information check the Blackmagic Design website at www.blackmagicdesign.com
Teranex Mini Models
There is a broad range of Teranex Mini converters with specific features for each conversion
type and different settings between models.
In the following sections in this manual, you can find the latest information for your Teranex Mini
model including any new settings that may have been added in the latest version of your
Teranex Mini’s internal software.
Teranex Mini IP Video 12G
If you are looking for information on the installation and operation of Blackmagic Teranex Mini IP
Video 12G, refer to the Blackmagic Teranex Mini IP Video 12G manual which can be
downloaded from www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G
Your Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G model can be used to connect a huge range of HDMI
displays and video projectors to SDI video equipment. Your converter automatically switches
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.
The HDMI instant lock feature lets you lock the HDMI output so that changing sources using the
same format is clean and glitch free. If your converter detects a HD monitor or TV connected to
the HDMI output and has Ultra HD connected to the SDI input, the Ultra HD source will be
automatically down converted so you can view the Ultra HD source on an HD monitor.
You can also load 3D LUTs for adding looks, grades, and color profiles to your converted
output. The 3D LUT is a full 33 point hardware lookup table for greater accuracy with color
manipulation and can even be used to accurately color calibrate consumer televisions so they
can be used for critical color correction work.
The 3D LUT also allows color space conversions so different color spaces can be used with
various displays.
Your Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G comes with two default LUTs, including color to
monochrome and Blackmagic camera default color space to REC 709.
1414Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G

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 Status 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
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI IN
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
HDMI OUT
SDI LOOP OUT
1
4 5
6 7 8 9 10
2 3
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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.
Analog 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 OFF
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON OFF ON
1616Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G

Analog Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
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
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.
HDMI Instant Lock
Select this checkbox to enable the HDMI instant lock feature. When HDMI instant lock
is enabled, the HDMI output signal is kept active even when changing sources. This
means your converter does not have to wait for the HDMI television or monitor to lock
before displaying the video output as the HDMI signal is already locked. It’s important
to note that this feature only works when changing sources using the same
videostandard.
The HDMI instant lock feature can introduce a small delay in video and audio, so if you
need zero delay in your converted output you can bypass the HDMI instant lock feature
by deselecting the checkbox.
33 Point 3D LUT
Your Blackmagic Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G supports .cube LUT files that can be
created using DaVinci Resolve software, or other color correction software that can
export .cube files.
You can load 2 separate LUTs by clicking on the ‘load’ button for each LUT slot,
selecting the desired .cube file from your computer, and clicking ‘OK’. Click ‘save’ to
confirm your settings. The LUT filename will appear next to each ‘load’ button so you
know which LUT is being used for LUT 1 or LUT 2.
1717Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G

To turn a LUT on, simply click the ‘use LUT 1’ or ‘use LUT 2’ checkboxes. To turn the LUT
off, click the ‘bypass LUT’ checkbox.
The 3D LUT can also be applied to your converter’s loop output by checking the
‘enable 3D LUT on loop SDI output’ checkbox. If you don’t want the LUT applied to the
loop output simply deselect the checkbox.
If you have a Smart Panel installed, you can easily enable a LUT by pressing the 1 or 2
control panel buttons. Press the buttons again to turn a LUT off.
What is a 3D LUT?
A 3D LUT, or ‘3D Lookup Table’, is a file containing table of values that are used to
modify the video colorspace to a new set of color values in a 3D cube space.
The color cube contains all the variations between the mix of each primary color,
defined within three x, y, z spatial dimensions. This means the RGB channels in the SDI
input video can be remapped to any other RGB output color in the HDMI video output.
This is very powerful as it means any color can be mapped to any other color so you
can perform very precise color adjustments for calibrating displays, or loading log
gamma curves for display when working with different types of raw camera files on set
where you want to see linear gamma.
To show how powerful 3D LUTs can be, one of the default LUTs loaded can convert
your input video to black and white. This shows that all the input RGB colors are
remapped via the 3D LUT to black and white RGB output values via the HDMI output.
You can create your own 3D LUTs and upload them via the admin software and DaVinci
Resolve even allows you to convert a color grade setting to a 3D LUT that you can then
upload to your Teranex Mini - SDI to HDMI 12G. You can output the 3D LUT on the SDI
video loop output so you could even use your Teranex Mini as a dedicated 3D LUT
color processor even if you don’t use the HDMI output!
For more information on how to create a 3D LUT .cube file, refer to the DaVinci
Resolve manual which you can download from the Blackmagic Design website at
www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
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.
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.
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Blackmagic Teranex Setup lets you adjust settings such as
HDMI instant lock to instantly resync the video signal when
changing or routing sources, load 3D LUT files, change the
XLR analog audio output levels, and more.
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
and 33pt 3D LUT
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
and Instant Lock
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
Your Teranex Mini - HDMI to SDI 12G converts HDMI devices such as HDV cameras, Ultra HD
cameras and game consoles to 12G-SDI BNC up to 2160p60, with the choice to embed audio
from HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced analog audio inputs. This means you can send HDMI signals
over longer distances. It is Ideal for converting HDMI consumer cameras or computers with
HDMI outputs to SDI.
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 Status 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.
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI OUT
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
PUSH PUSH
HDMI IN
SDI OUT
ETHERNET PoE+ SDI OUT
L - ANALOG
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
AES/EBU - T/C
PUSH PUSH
HDMI IN
SDI OUT
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