Description
Teranex Express is the world’s first real time SD, HD and Ultra HD broadcast standards converter! Featuring advanced patented algorithms, Teranex Express gives you the visually transparent, high-quality conversions that are mandated by major broadcasters and studios worldwide! You get an incredible 1089 SD, HD and Ultra HD up, down and standards conversions in full 10-bit quality! You also get amazing processing with high quality de-interlacing, noise reduction, automatic cadence detection, removal and correction even with edited content, adjustable scaling and aspect ratio conversion, all with full timecode and multi-channel audio conversion.
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.
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
Physical Specifications
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
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
2x Bumper guards with 4x M4 screws
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty