Teranex Express

Teranex Standards Converters Mandated by broadcasters everywhere, Teranex is the

world’s most trusted name in standards converters!

Teranex converters are the ultimate SD, HD and Ultra HD standards converters, and give you the quality and speed mandated by broadcasters worldwide. You can choose from models that give you up to a massive 1089 conversions, a wide range of broadcast connections, low latency processing, HDMI loop through and more! You get up, down, cross and standards conversions between virtually all SD, HD and Ultra HD formats and frame rates, including 3:2 cadence removal and insertion! Featuring advanced patented algorithms, Teranex converters give you visually transparent, high quality conversions in full 10-bit quality, complete with audio, closed captions, timecode and more!

Convert Anything to Anything, More real time conversions so you’ll be ready for anything!

Whether you’re out in the field or in the studio, you never know what kind of video format you’re going to get or which video format you’re going to have to provide. Teranex converters give you so many realtime conversions that you’ll be ready for anything at anytime! Convert incoming feeds from overseas, use them in front of older broadcast decks to ensure they always receive the correct signal, or carry them in broadcast trucks so you’ll be ready to work with anything that comes your way! With Teranex converters you can even convert SD to HD or Ultra HD in real time and then display it on massive outdoor LEDs or digital signs at live concerts or sporting events!

1089 Conversions More SD, HD and Ultra HD up, down and standards conversions!

Teranex Express and Teranex AV can perform 1089 different conversions between SD, HD, and Ultra HD in real time with visually transparent results that are so good you won’t be able to see a difference from the original! The incredible power of Teranex processing includes up and down conversions, cross conversions and standards conversions with cadence detection, removal and insertion, optical quality scaling, and more. Conversions retain timecode, ancillary data including closed captioning, 16 channels of audio with support for remapping and up to 1 second delay, and perfect frame synchronization so your video is immediately ready for editing or broadcast.

Advanced HDMI Processing Convert HDMI to SDI without additional hardware!

With Teranex AV you also get HDMI input, loop through and outputs for the ultimate in flexibility at live events! That means you can do HDMI to SDI conversions without needing external adapters or conversion equipment! Regardless of your input format, you can loop out via HDMI to send the signal to a big screen projector while simultaneously converting and sending the signal to downstream equipment likes decks and monitors. You can even take the audio from AES, analog and RCA HiFi inputs and embed it into both HDMI and SDI during the conversion process!

Low Latency for Live Conversions Convert and output signals in milliseconds!

Teranex AV offers very low latency for such complex conversions, making them perfect for use in live production and events! With latency as low as 67ms, you can use Teranex AV at live concerts and other events to project live cameras onto massive screens in the venue. The low latency means people such as speakers, ministers or musicians can be projected onto screens in synchronization with the live event. Imagine, seeing a close up of a virtuoso pianist as their fingers fly across the keys on a big screen projector in sync with the live performance!

Still Store Perfect for storing and displaying logos!

The built in still store on Teranex AV can capture a video frame and retain it in memory even when you turn the power off. You can capture a still at any resolution so it matches your projection or output settings. That makes it perfect for saving and then displaying corporate logos between presenters at conferences, or for outputting sponsor logos at concerts and events between acts. With built in resynchronization, you'll always get clean switches between the still and your live feeds for professional looking presentations!

Freeze Frame Hold any frame on screen until you're ready to switch outputs!

Teranex AV can also temporarily hold any current frame on the screen until you switch to another video output, a black frame, or the still store. This makes Teranex AV ideal for conferences and events where you might need to make a change without the audience seeing it on screen. For example, you can hold on a slide while the presenter makes changes to their presentation in the background. The freeze frame and still store on Teranex AV are great features that let you always have something to show on screen while you switch over to the next presentation!

Teranex Quality Amazing detail, sharpness and clarity

Teranex converters feature advanced patented algorithms that allow for the processing of millions of pixels simultaneously in X/Y positions and between video frames, so you get true super computer imaging power! You get full 10-bit image processing, extremely high quality de-interlacing and optical quality scaling. That means your video is converted in real time with amazing detail, sharpness and clarity. That’s why Teranex conversions are often indistinguishable from the original source video!

Optical Scaling and Sub-Pixel Processing

Incredible conversions between SD, HD and Ultra HD! Teranex converters can perform up and down conversions between NTSC or PAL SD, 720 or 1080 HD and Ultra HD. They feature a wide range of aspect ratio options and real time, optical quality scaling algorithms that simulate an optical zoom. Sub-pixel processing and multi-directional diagonal filters are also used to eliminate “jaggies.” That means you get the cleanest looking conversions and images retain as much detail and clarity as possible!

High Quality De-Interlace Patented PixelMotion technology and multi direction filtering

Teranex’s proprietary and patented PixelMotion de-interlacing algorithms create perfect progressive frames for conversion by adjusting the aperture on a pixel-by-pixel basis. That means you get improved image quality because the vertical resolution is maintained and source detail is preserved!

Connections

• SDI Video Inputs - 1x BNC (IN A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. 1x BNC (IN B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link input for 4:2:2 3G or 6G UHD.
• SDI Video Input Loops - 1x BNC (IN A Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching. 1x BNC (IN B Loop) – Reclocked, 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3 Gb/s HD, 6G Ultra HD auto switching.
• SDI Video Outputs 1x BNC (OUT A) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B, 6G and 12G Ultra HD auto switching.1x BNC (OUT B) – 10-bit SD, HD, 2K, 3G HD levels A and B and 6G Ultra HD auto switching. Usable as dual link output for 4:2:2 3G or 6G Ultra HD.
• Quad SDI Video Outputs - SMPTE 435-1 - Quad HD Split (square division method) only. Utilizes SDI Out A for quadrant A, SDI Out B for quadrant B; reconfigures SDI In A Loop for quadrant C, SDI In B Loop for quadrant D.
• Optical Fiber Video Inputs -1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching.
• Optical Fiber Video Outputs -1x 10­bit SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K, Ultra HD auto switching. Not available while operating in Dual Link or Quad Link output modes.
• SDI Audio Inputs -16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• SDI Audio Outputs - 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• Optical Fiber Connection (optional) - 1x SMPTE optical fiber SFP socket.
• Optical Fiber Audio Inputs - 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• Optical Fiber Audio Outputs - 16 channels in SD, HD, 3G HD, 2K and Ultra HD.
• Dolby Support Built In - Dolby AC-3 pass through in all conversions. Dolby® E pass through except during video frame rate conversions.
• Timecode Inputs- Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
• Timecode Outputs - Support for VITC/ATC. No support for LTC.
• Multi Rate Support - SDI connections are switchable between standard definition, high definition and UltraHD. SDI switches between 270 Mb/s standard definition SDI, 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI and 2K SDI, 3G HD, 6G and 12G Ultra HD.
• Reference Input - 1x BNC - Black Burst or Tri-level sync.
• Computer Interface - 1x USB 2.0 mini B port for software updates.1x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet for remote control and configuration.
• Processor Interface - Illuminated pushbuttons, status LEDs and LCD with easy to use onscreen menus.

Teranex Express Standards

• SD Video Standards - 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
• 1.5G-SDI HD Video Standards - 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• 3G-SDI HD Video Standards - 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 levels A and B
• 2K Video Standards - 2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p,2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF
• Ultra HD Video Standards  - 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• SDI Compliance - SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 425M
• SDI Metadata Support - VITC/ATC support, SMPTE 12M. Video indexing support including WSS, RP186 and AFD, SMPTE 2016. Closed captioning support for conversions to and from 608 and 708, SMPTE 334M.
• Audio Sampling - Television standard sample rate of 48kHz and 24-bit
• Video Sampling - 4:2:2 SDI
• Color Precision - 10-bit
• Color Space - REC 601, REC 709
• SDI Video Standards - 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD, 1080HD, 2K 2048 x 1080 and Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 auto switching.

Conversions

• Processing - Aspect Ratio Conversion Real time variable and fixed aspect ratio conversions.
• Real Time Video Processing - Includes noise reduction, cadence detection with insertion/removal, scene cut detection, color correction and proc amp control
• Format Conversion - Real time up conversion, down conversion , cross conversion and SD/HD/UHD standards conversion.
• Colorspace Conversion - Hardware based real time
• Test Patterns - SMPTE 75% Bars; full field color bars 75%; convergence grid; multiburst ; black.

Software

• Software Control - Teranex Setup software control application included free of charge for changing settings via Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Mac.
• Internal Software Upgrade - Via USB Type-B 2.0 using the included Teranex Setup application
• Operating Systems - Mac 10.14 Mojave,Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

 Physical Specifications Teranex Express

• Physical Installation - 1 rack unit size. Less than 5 inches deep.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply - 1 x built-in international AC power supply with IEC C14 inlet. IEC power cable required. 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Typical Power Consumption - 42 watts

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature - 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature - -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity - 0% to 90% non-condensing
• What's Included
• Teranex Express
• SD card with software and manual
• 2x Bumper guards with 4x M4 screws

Warranty

• 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty