Transcode to File Profile

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Set up the profile in the following configuration window:

Note	In case of error detection, e.g., blank mandatory fields, a red indicator appears specifying their number. Hovering the mouse pointer over the indicator displays a tooltip describing the problem(s).

From the "Container" drop-down list, choose the desired multiplexer to be used for converting among the available ones:

Having chosen the required one, you will need to specify its parameters below.

Generic Configuration

The "Generic" configuration group is similar for all multiplexers. The following parameters should be defined here:

Name – define the multiplexer name.
Description – enter the description of the multiplexer if needed.
Tracks – specify audio and/or video tracks to be used in the multiplexer.

Important
Refer to the Tracks Configuration paragraph for a detailed description of configuring audio and video tracks.

File name – define the output file name.

Important

To automate naming, the filename macro is supported. Refer to the Macros article for details about macro templates.

Note	Note that only the following characters are allowed in file names: alphanumeric `0-9`, `a-z`, `A-Z`, special `- _ . + ( )` or Unicode. If an extra character is detected during task processing, it will be replaced with the `_` symbol.

Outputs – add the output location(s) for the converted file by pressing the icon next to the "Outputs" field:

Use the "Add output" command to add the output location; press to display the added output:

"Empty path" means that the output is not configured yet; press and browse for the output location. It can be marked as "critical" meaning that the failure of this output should cause the transcoding session to abort. Set the "Is critical" option to mark the required location as critical output.

Note
It is possible to add multiple output locations.

Important

Cinegy Convert supports the automatic execution of PowerShell scripts. Please refer to the Scripting article for details on their configuration.

Tracks Configuration

Press the Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the "Tracks" field and use the respective command to add an audio, video, or data track:

This operation can be repeated to add one video, one data, and multiple audio tracks if required. The corresponding track(s) will be added to the "Tracks" list:

The default parameters of all tracks can be individually adjusted if needed. Press the Add_new_task button to expand the block of the tracks:

Profile_Editor_Multiplexer_Tracks_expended

Each parameter of any track can be configured individually.

Format Configuration

Press the Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the "Format" field of the required audio or video track and choose the desired format from the list of supported ones.

Profile Configuration

By default, the PCM encoder is used in the audio profile and the MPEG2 Generic Long GOP encoder in the video profile. To change the encoder and/or redefine its parameters, press the Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the required track field and choose "Edit":

Profile_Editor_Multiplexer_Tracks_Edit_command

The following window appears allowing you to choose the required encoder from the list of supported codecs:

The list differs depending on the track type (audio or video) being configured.

Note	Some multiplexers have additional configuration groups with extra parameters to be specified. The list of fields depends on the multiplexer type.

Transcoding Mode

Video track allows choosing transcoding mode to be used for the tasks. To do this, expand the added video track and choose the required option from the "Transcoding Mode" drop-down list:

Direct – the file will be transcoded without re-encoding.
Encode – the file will be re-encoded.

Source Transformation

Video aspect – define the aspect ratio of the video stream by choosing either 4:3 or 16:9 or selecting "Keep Original" for the original aspect ratio of the source media.
Video crop – click the icon next to the "Video crop" field and then press the "Create" button to define the cropping area for your video file:

Use the buttons to define the coordinates of the top left corner as well as the width and height of the output rectangle in the corresponding fields.
Audio mapping – click the icon in the "Audio mapping" field; the XML editor appears where you should press "Import" and choose the XML file with audio matrix presets which will be loaded to the dialog:

Tip
Alternatively, you can paste the "AudioMatrix" section from the XML file generated by Cinegy Air Audio Profile Editor into "XML editor".
Linear Acoustic UpMax – click the icon next to the "Linear Acoustic UpMax" field and then press the "Create" button to map a stereo track in the source file into the 5.1 track with the following options:
- Algorithm – choose the upmixing algorithm type;
  
  Note
  Further parameters depend on the algorithm type selected.
- LFE Crossover Frequency – define the crossover frequency to extract the low-frequency (LF) signal routed to the low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.
  
  Note
  This option is only topical for the "Stereo to 5.1" algorithm.
- Midbass Crossover Frequency – define the crossover frequency used to split the phase-correlated signal into low-frequency (LF) and high-frequency (HF) bands;
- LFE Routing – define the amount of low-frequency (LF) signal routed back to the center channel;
- LFE Playback Gain – used in combination with "Midbass Crossover Frequency" and "LFE Routing" to properly set the LFE signal level;
  
  Note
  The "LFE Routing" and "LFE Playback Gain" options are only topical for the "Stereo to 5.1" algorithm.
- LF Center Width – define the routing of the low-frequency (LF) band across the center, left, and right channels;
- HF Center Width – define the routing of the high-frequency (HF) band across the center, left, and right channels;
- Cycles Per Octave – define the number of cycles per octave;
- Min Comb Filter Frequency – define min comb filter frequency;
- Comb Filter Level – define comb filter level;
- Front Rear Balance Factor – define the extracted 2-channels side component distribution for left, left surround, right, and right surround channels;
  
  Note
  This option is only topical for the "Stereo to 5.1" algorithm.
- Center Gain – define a level change to the center channel signal;
- Rear Channels Downmix Level – define the downmix level for rear channels.
  
  Note
  This option is only topical for the "Stereo to 5.1" algorithm.
- Front Gain (Legacy) – define a level change to the front channel signal for the legacy algorithm.
- Center Gain (Legacy) – define a level change to the center channel signal for the legacy algorithm.
- LFE Gain (Legacy) – define a level change to the LFE channel signal for the legacy algorithm.
- Rear Gain (Legacy) – define a level change to the rear channel signal for the legacy algorithm.
  
  Note
  The options marked as legacy are only topical for the "Stereo to 5.1 legacy" algorithm.
  
  Note
  An additional Linear Acoustic UpMax license is required for processing tasks with Linear Acoustic upmixing.
  
  Important
  Refer to the Linear Acoustic UpMax Installation and Setup article for details regarding Linear Acoustics UpMax functionality deployment.
XDS Insertion – provides Extended Data Service (XDS) data insertion into VANC streams. Click the icon next to the "XDS Insertion" field and press the "Create" button; then set up the XDS processing options:
- Program Name – define the program name (title).
  
  Note
  This parameter is optional and is not set by default. To use it, click the icon next to the "Program Name" field and press the "Create" button.
  
  Note
  The length of the "Program Name" field is limited from 2 to 32 characters.
- Network Name – define the network name (affiliation) associated with the local channel.
  
  Note
  This parameter is optional and is not set by default. To use it, click the icon next to the "Network Name" field and press the "Create" button.
  
  Note
  The length of the "Network Name" field is limited from 2 to 32 characters.
- Call Letters – define the call letters (station ID) of the local broadcasting station.
- Content Advisory System – select the content advisory rating system from the drop-down list.
  
  Note
  Having selected the Content Advisory System, choose the required content rating from the drop-down list below.

Burnt-in timecode – select this option to overlay the timecode onto the resulting video. Click the icon next to the "Burnt-in timecode" field and press the "Create" button; then set up the Burnt-in timecode options:
- Initial timecode – define the initial timecode values.
- Position – define the position of the timecode on the screen by choosing between "Bottom" and "Top".
- Font family – define the appropriate font family. To do this, use the keyboard to enter the name of the font installed on the current computer.
- Font size – choose the font size from the corresponding drop-down list.
- Font style – choose the font style for the timecode.
- Text color – press the icon and select the desired color for the timecode text or click on the text color field for advanced color editing.
- Background color – press the icon and select the desired color for the timecode background or click on the background color field for advanced color editing.

Having defined all the profile parameters, press "OK"; the configured profile will be added to the list.