Blackmagic – Teranex – Room CMA 4.138 - How to Capture Beta SP or DigiBeta Sp and Upconvert to 1080 23.98

The "evertz" is a sync generator that needs to be turned on
Turn on the power switch for the "evertz" unit
Turn on the power for the DigiBeta Video Tape Machine
On the Patch Panel on the rack patch DIGIBETA - HD-SDI OUT to
TERRANEX - SDI IN
Put the tape in the deck
Turn on the Teranex - It'll take a bit to turn on,
Go to >Apple>System Prefs >
Choose the ALL settings icon to see all the settings
Choose Blackmagic Design Desktop Video
Click on Teranex settings icon shown here
Video Input - Change Input to SDI Click SAVE
Audio Input - Embedded Click SAVE
Open Blackmagic Media Express
Go to >Media Express> Preferences
Set the Video Format to HD 1080p 23.98 Capture File Format will be ProRes 422 Set the destination for the captured files to your HD
Put the tape in the deck and hit Play
Click on the Log and Capture Tab in Media Express Wait about 5 or so seconds
You should see image and audio levels Then click on the "Capture" Button to start capturing. Capture Button will turn RED
Capture Button will turn RED
Click Capture to stop capturing
Turn off the Teranex when finished
TURN OFF THE DigiBeta Deck WHEN FINISHED
Turn off the "Evertz"
Close and tighten the screws on the "evertz" door panel to hold it closed

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