Getting Started
7
Operating Your Teranex
The Teranex processor features patented processing technology for the highest quality conversion between
video standards, frame rates and resolutions. The incredible power of Teranex processing includes: up
conversion, down conversion, SD/HD cross conversion, SD/HD standards conversion, cadence detection
and removal, noise reduction, adjustable scaling, aspect ratio conversion including Smart aspect, timecode
conversion, 16 channel audio processing and more.
Proprietary PixelMotion de-interlacing, 3:2 detection and detail enhancement, combined with a powerful
array processing module, provide the highest image quality up, down and cross conversions. The first step
in the conversion process is to identify whether the input material is video or film originated so as to apply
the appropriate filter to recover the full vertical resolution of the input material. The identification process
occurs every frame and is usually a fully automatic operation; however, the Auto, Video or Film settings may
be accessed via the LCD through the Video>Advanced>Source Type menu. PixelMotion de-interlacing
is used for video based material, while 3:2 detection is used for film based material. More information is
available in the “Source Type” section in the “Understanding the LCD Menus” chapter.
PixelMotion De-interlacing
PixelMotion de-interlacing of video originated material produces perfect progressive frames in preparation
for further processing. The processing aperture is adjusted on a pixel-by-pixel basis, which preserves all
of the detail of the original interlaced image and eliminates jaggies in the output image, providing well-
defined edges on objects and producing the sharpest images possible.
All noise reduction, image processing, filtering and conversion operations are performed on these
progressive frames to provide the highest quality conversions. The output image is then converted to the
format selected by the user on the front panel, which may be progressive, segmented frame or interlaced.
3:2 Detection
3:2 cadence detection recognizes the redundant fields inserted during the conversion from 24 frames per
second to 30. This advanced 3:2 pull down filter avoids frame rate conversion artifacts and provides the
highest vertical resolution and motion quality.
Since the quality of the video de-interlacing is so high, there will be no difference visible in the vertical
resolution seen with film originated material and that of the de-interlaced video originated material.
If you want to manually select between Auto, Video or Film for
the input material, use the soft menus on the LCD to select
Video>Advanced>Source Type.
IN
OUT
SDI
VIDEO
VIDEO
HDMI
ANLG
AUDIO
AUDIO
EMBED
AES
ANLG
FORMAT
FORMAT
486
720
2K
1080
576
1080
FRAME
FRAME
P
I
PSF
MENU
MENU
HOME
MENU
1
MENU
2
REM
LOCK
PANEL
LOCK
RATE
RATE
23.98
25
29.97
30
24
50
59.94
60
VIDEO
VIDEO
GAIN
SAT
R-Y
B-Y
BLK
HUE
SHARP
PRESETS
AUDIO STATUS
SYSTEM STATUS
PRESETS
1
3
5
2
4
6
ANAM
LBOX
PBOX
ASPECT
ASPECT
SMART
14:9
CCUT
ZOOM
ADJ
Film
Video
Auto
Source Type
Back
FRC
Aperture
Source
Type
Scene
Detect
Clean
Cadence
For any video based material, PixelMotion de-interlacing occurs
automatically when the "P" frame button is pressed and lit for the
output conversion.
IN
OUT
SDI
VIDEO
VIDEO
HDMI
ANLG
AUDIO
AUDIO
EMBED
AES
ANLG
FORMAT
FORMAT
486
720
2K
1080
576
1080
FRAME
FRAME
P
I
PSF
MENU
MENU
HOME
MENU
1
MENU
2
REM
LOCK
PANEL
LOCK
RATE
RATE
23.98
25
29.97
30
24
50
59.94
60
VIDEO
VIDEO
GAIN
SAT
R-Y
B-Y
BLK
HUE
SHARP
PRESETS
AUDIO STATUS
SYSTEM STATUS
PRESETS
1
3
5
2
4
6
ANAM
LBOX
PBOX
ASPECT
ASPECT
SMART
14:9
CCUT
ZOOM
ADJ
