Set up the profile in the following configuration window:

Transcode_to_file_profile
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).
Problem_indicator

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

Profile_Editor_Container_list

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 Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the "Outputs" field:

    Profile_Editor_Outputs_menu

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

    Profile_Editor_Output_nonconfigured

    "Empty path" means that the output is not configured yet; press Profile_Editor_browse_icon 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:

Profile_Editor_adding_tracks_menu

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:

Profile_Editor_Multiplexer_Tracks

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, files are re-encoded during transcoding. The PCM encoder is used in the audio profile and the MPEG2 Generic Long GOP encoder in the video profile. Video track can be switched to direct transcoding mode to transcode the file without re-encoding. To do this, press the Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the video track field and choose "Direct":

Direct

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

Encoders

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.

Source Transformation

Source transform
  • 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 Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the "Video crop" field and then press the "Create" button to define the cropping area for your video file:

    Transcode_source_transform_crop

    Use the arrow 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 Profile_Editor_browse 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:

    XML in profile editor
    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 Profile_Editor_Edit_icon 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:

    linear_acoustic_settings
    • 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-channel 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 Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the "XDS Insertion" field and press the "Create" button; then set up the XDS processing options:

    xds_insertion_settings
    • Program Name – define the program name (title).

      Note
      This parameter is optional and is not set by default. To use it, click the Profile_Editor_Edit_icon 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 Profile_Editor_Edit_icon 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 Profile_Editor_Edit_icon icon next to the "Burnt-in timecode" field and press the "Create" button; then set up the Burnt-in timecode options:

    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 iconicon and select the desired color for the timecode text or click on the text color field for advanced color editing.

    • Background color – press the iconicon 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.