Canopus ADVC-HDM1 User manual

User’s Guide
Engineered by Canopus Co., Ltd.
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Cautions Relating to the Use of This Product
This section describes important points to note when using this product.
(1) Unauthorized copying of all or part of this product is prohibited.
(2) Features and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
(3) All care is taken in the production of this product. However, if you find any fault, error, omission, or other
problems, please contact Canopus.
(4) Regardless of item (3) above, please note that Canopus accepts no responsibility for the consequences
of the use of this product.
(5) Canopus accepts no responsibility for any claim relating to any special, incidental, or sequential dam-
ages, including loss of profit-that result from the use of this product, regardless of whether any misuse of
the product occurred.
(6) Dismantling, reverse engineering, reverse compiling, or disassembling this product or any of its associ-
ated items such as software, hardware, manuals or peripherals is prohibited.
(7) CANOPUS and its logo are registered trademarks of Canopus Co. Ltd.
(8) ADVC is a registered trademark of Canopus Co. Ltd.
(9) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Any other product names or
similar are trademarks or registered trademarks of their associated companies.
(10) HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC).
This manual is the ADVC-HDM1 User’s Guide.
This manual describes the ADVC-HDM1 product configuration as of December 2006.
In the event of any difference between the content of this manual and actual operating procedure, actual
operating procedure have precedence.
For convenience of explanation, some illustrations and screen images may differ from the actual product.
Health precautions
In extremely rare cases, the stimulus from bright or flashing light emanating from a computer monitor can
result in symptoms such as temporary epileptic fits or loss of consciousness. Even if this has never occurred
in the past, it is possible that someone may be susceptible to this effect. Anyone who has experienced such
symptoms in the past or is a relative of such a person should consult a doctor before using this product.
Caution
Notation
Warning
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CONTENTS
Checks ................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................... 2
Notes regarding usage ................................................................. 2
Verifying package contents........................................................... 3
Canopus website .......................................................................... 3
Online user registration................................................................. 3
About the ADVC-HDM1.................................................................... 4
Features........................................................................................ 4
Part Names and Functions .................. 5
Part Names and Functions.............................................................. 6
ADVC-HDM1 Front Panel............................................................. 6
ADVC-HDM1 Rear Panel ............................................................. 8
DIP Switches ................................................................................ 9
ADVC-HDM1 Input and Output ..................................................... 10
Connections and Preparations ................................................... 10
Advanced Functions ................................................................... 13
Appendix ............................................. 15
Specifications................................................................................. 16
ADVC-HDM1 Hardware Specifications....................................... 16
Connector Pin Diagrams............................................................. 18
Advanced Functions ................................................................... 20
List of Commands.......................................................................... 21
Remote Control Function............................................................ 21
AV/C Command to RS-422 Conversion List............................... 23
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Checks
This chapter describes the items that should be checked before setting up the
ADVC-HDM1 and explains product precautions.
• Introduction.
• About the ADVC-HDM1
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Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, the company assumes no
liability, even if there is a claim, for extraordinary, incidental or derivative loss, includ-
ing the loss of profits, that arise during practical application of this product.
Operation of this product is not guaranteed for any specific use, on any specific plat-
form, nor is operation guaranteed in any specific environment.
1Introduction
1-1 Notes regarding usage
Please note the following points when using this product to record the copyrighted works
of others (e.g. video and audio recorded in media such as CD, DVD and videogram, or
acquired through radio/TV broadcast or Internet transmission).
zSubject to copyright, reproduction or editing of the copyrighted work may infringe
copyright except as such reproduction is intended for personal or home use.
Reproduction and editing requires permission from the author or the copyright holder
through the right holder, broadcaster, sender, seller or the group of right holders which
is indicated on the recording media or otherwise.
zTransfer or transmission, via the Internet or otherwise (inclusive of incorporation into
the user’s own web page), of media in which copyrighted works of others are repro-
duced or edited and then fixed without permission, regardless of whether or not com-
pensation is received, constitutes an infringement of copyright.
zPlease note that Canopus is not liable for the copyrighted works or their reproduc-
tions, which are created, reproduced or edited by use of this product.
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Please verify that the following components are included in the ADVC-HDM1 pack-
age.
ADVC-HDM1
AC adapter and AC cable
Manual
• ADVC-HDM1 User’s Guide (this one)
The latest company information is announced at our website.
http://www.canopus.com/
Visit our site to access to the latest drivers, utilities, product manuals (.pdf format),
and FAQs provided there.
Please register your ADVC-HDM1 at the Canopus website:
http://www.canopus.com/support/
1-2 Verifying package contents
1-3 Canopus website
1-4 Online user registration
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zA compact unit compatible with HDV and HD-SDI conversion
The ADVC-HDM1 is a converter unit that can encode HD-SDI signals to the HDV
standard or can decode and output the HDV standard as HD-SDI signals. It can
be stored in a 19-inch half rack mount.
zCompatible with MPEG2-TS MP@HL encoding
Eight different bit rate types at a resolution of 1920 ×1080 can be specified. Fur-
ther, when controlling with advanced AV/C commands, a bit rate from 11 Mbps to
40 Mbps can be specified.
zSimple to operate
The front panel of the ADVC-HDM1 includes a button for switching between
encode and decode and a switch for setting the time code input. There are no
complex operations, enabling anyone to use it.
zAV/C to RS-422 conversion function
The ADVC-HDM1 is equipped with a function for outputting an AV/C command to
an RS-422 terminal, enabling deck control from the RS-422 terminal of the
ADVC-HDM1 when using a computer does not have an RS-422 terminal.
zRemote control with RS-232C
Remote control of the ADVC-HDM1 is possible via the RS-232C terminal.
zTwo HD-SDI output systems
Two systems, a monitor and deck, can be connected to the ADVC-HDM1.
zConnecting to peripheral devices
The ADVC-HDM1 can be used as an encoder by connecting it to the HDCS-
3000, a high definition (HD) network transmission system made by Canopus. It
can be used as an encoder for the live delivery of HD-SDI source with the Medi-
aEdge-STB3, a video delivery set-top box made by Canopus.
z1920 mode
Enables the encoding and decoding of resolution/frame rate 1920/59.94i images
without diminishing the horizontal resolution.
2About the ADVC-HDM1
2-1 Features
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Part Names and Functions
This chapter explains the functions of the ADVC-HDM1 parts.
• Part Names and Functions
• ADVC-HDM1 Input and Output
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aEncode/Decode Switch
Press and hold for more than 1 second to
change as follows: [Encode Mode] →
[Decode Mode] or [Decode Mode] →
[Encode Mode].
The default setting is [Decode Mode].
bTime Code Input Switch
Press and hold for more than 1 second to
change as follows: [DVITC Input] →[LTC
Input] or [LTC Input] →[DVITC Input]
(enabled only during [Encode Mode]).
The default setting is [DVITC Input].
cEncode Selection LED
On:
Indicates that the encode mode is
selected.
Encode selection LED and FORMAT indi-
cator LED flash at the same time:
Indicates that the ADVC-HDM1 is waiting
for a signal input from the HD-SDI.
dDecode Selection LED
On:
Indicates that the decode mode is
selected.
Decode selection LED and FORMAT
indicator LED flash at the same time:
Indicates that the ADVC-HDM1 is wait-
ing for a stream input from the
IEEE1394a port.
NOTE
When the [Encode Selection LED] and
[Decode Selection LED] flash at the same
time, it indicates that the mode is in transition.
eVITC Enabled LED
Comes on when DVITC is enabled during
encode mode.
fLTC Enabled LED
Comes on when LTC is enabled during
encode mode.
NOTE
The [VITC Enabled LED] and [LTC Enabled
LED] come on when decode mode is
selected and the stream is HDV. Neither
come on if the stream is not HDV.
1Part Names and Functions
1-1 ADVC-HDM1 Front Panel
a b
c d e f g h i j k
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gFORMAT Indicator LED
Indicates the video format being encoded
or decoded.
On: Indicates the 1080i format.
Off: Indicates the 720p format.
hRS-422A Port Indicator LED
Indicates the selection status of the RS-
422A port.
On:
Indicates that the CONTROLLER port is
selected.
Off:
Indicates that the DEVICE port is
selected.
iPower Indicator LED
On: Indicates that the power is on.
Flashing: Indicates an internal error.
jRESET Button
Use to reset the ADVC-HDM1. Press and
hold for more than 3 seconds to reset.
kIEEE1394a 4-pin Terminal
This is an IEEE1394a 4-pin terminal.
TIP
To prevent accidental operation, the settings of the [Encode/Decode Switch] and [Time Code
Input Switch] are designed to change only if they are pressed and held for more than 1 sec-
ond.
TIP
Press and hold the [Encode/Decode Switch] and [Time Code Input Switch] at the same time
for more than 1 second to change the RS-422A port on the ADVC-HDM1 rear panel to CON-
TROLLER port or DEVICE port.
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aLTC Output Terminal
This is the time code output (BNC) termi-
nal.
The HDV time code is output during HDV
decoding.
bLTC Input Terminal
This is the time code input (BNC) termi-
nal. A time code can be input for writing
to HDV during HDV encoding.
cACTIVE THROUGH Terminal
This is the ACTIVE THROUGH terminal.
ACTIVE THROUGH is performed for the
input signal.
dSDI Input Terminal
This is the HD-SDI input terminal.
eSDI Output Terminal
This is the HD-SDI output terminal.
fPower Switch
This is the power switch. Use to turn the
ADVC-HDM1 ON or OFF.
gIEEE1394a 6-pin Terminal
This is an IEEE1394a 6-pin terminal. It
does not supply bus power.
hDIP Switches
Use to set the operation mode (refer to
the next page).
iRS-232C Terminal
The remote control terminal.
NOTE
The default setting for the encode bit rate via
RS-232C terminal remote control is 11 Mbps.
jRS-422 (CONTROLLER) Terminal
This is the RS-422 CONTROLLER termi-
nal. Connect as appropriate to the device
that you are using.
kRS-422 (DEVICE) Terminal
This is the RS-422 DEVICE terminal.
Connect as appropriate to the device that
you are using.
NOTE
Only use one of the following terminals at any
one time: RS-232C terminal, RS-422 (CON-
TROLLER) terminal and RS-422 (DEVICE).
lPower Terminal
Use to connect the supplied AC adapter.
Never connect to anything other than the
supplied AC adapter.
1-2 ADVC-HDM1 Rear Panel
a b
gh i j k l
c d e f
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Use the DIP switches on the rear panel of the ADVC-HDM1 to set the operation
mode. The default setting for all the DIP switches is OFF.
* Slide down the lever to set the DIP switch to ON.
1-3 DIP Switches
No. Name Function
1IEEE1394a data rate Selects the IEEE1394a data rate
OFF: S400 ON: S200
2Start mode Selects the start mode
OFF: Normal operation ON: Firmware update mode
3Serial port switch Selects the serial port
OFF: RS-422A ON: RS-232C
4Reserved Not used
5
MP@HL
1920 encode mode
Operates with MPEG2-TS 1920 ×1080/59.94i during encod-
ing
* This setting is ignored if the input video is not 1920 ×1080/59.94i
6, 7, 8 Encode bit rate Selects the video bit rate for encoding
* The bit rate changes are enabled from the next encoding
SW6 SW7 SW8 Operation
OFF OFF OFF 18.3 Mbps (HDV 720p) or 25 Mbps
(HDV 1080i)
* Outputs a stream compatible with the
HDV standard
* Encodes with MPEG2-TS and
25 Mbps when SW5 is ON and the
input video is 1920 ×1080/59.94i
OFF OFF ON 40 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
OFF ON OFF 30 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
OFF ON ON 20 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
ON OFF OFF 18 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
ON OFF ON 16 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
ON ON OFF 14 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
ON ON ON 11 Mbps
* MPEG2-TS
* The settings can be changed with the
AV/C Canopus Vendor dependent
command or via the RS-232C
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When using as an HDV to HD-SDI converter
Press the [Encode/Decode Switch] on the front panel of the ADVC-HDM1 to turn on
the [Decode Selection LED].
Press the [Encode/Decode Switch] on the front panel of the ADVC-HDM1 to turn on
the [Decode Selection LED].
2ADVC-HDM1 Input and Output
2-1 Connections and Preparations
TIP
The time code recorded on the HDV is always output as VITC/LTC output.
TIP
There are two SDI output terminals, enabling two devices to be connected and used at the
same time.
From an HDV camera,
deck, etc.
To SDI-IN
When using LTC OUT
To TC IN
bMake sure that the light comes on
aPress for more than 1 sec.
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When using as an HD-SDI to HDV converter
Press the [Encode/Decode Switch] on the front panel of the ADVC-HDM1 to turn on
the [Encode Selection LED].
To an HDV camera,
deck, etc. From SDI-OUT
When using LTC
To a monitor, etc.
ACTIVE THROUGH
From TC-OUT
bMake sure that the light comes on
aPress for more than 1 sec.
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When using LTC, input the time code to TC IN and press the [Time Code Input
Switch] on the front panel of the ADVC-HDM1 to turn on the [LTC Enabled LED].
When using VITC, press the [Time Code Input Switch] on the front panel of the
ADVC-HDM1 to turn on the [VITC Enabled LED].
aPress for more than 1 sec.
bMake sure that the light comes on
aPress for more than 1 sec.
bMake sure that the light comes on
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With the advanced functions described in this section, the encode bit rate can be
changed or encoding can be performed with a full resolution of 1920 ×1080. Please
be aware of the following information when using these functions.
Changing the encode bit rate
Change the bit rate with the DIP switches on the rear panel of the ADVC-HDM1.
Set the DIP switches to match the bit rate that you want for encoding.
Encoding with full resolution
When 1080/59.94i is input as the video signal format, encoding is performed at a
full horizontal resolution of 1920.
2-2 Advanced Functions
When not using the
advanced functions
(default)
When using the
advanced functions
Output stream HDV (HD1/HD2) MPEG2-TS
Time code Can be used Cannot be used
Recording to an HDV
deck
Can be recorded Cannot be recorded
Display on an HDV
camera
Can be displayed Cannot be displayed
SW5 OFF SW5 ON
Resolution Encodes at
1440 ×1080
Encodes at
1920 ×1080
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Benefits of the Advanced Functions
These advanced functions are very effective when used for the network transmis-
sion of HD video with devices such as Canopus HDCS-3000S and HDCS-
3000R.
Example: Using HDV
Example: When lowering the bit rate
Example: When raising the bit rate
TIP
The actual transmission rate also includes other packet data, so an extra transmission
speed of about 5 Mbps must be added to the video bit rate.
Input
(HD-SDI signal)
Output
(25 Mbps video)
25 Mbps Component
connection
ADVC-HDM1 HDCS-3000S HDCS-3000R
Converter, etc.
Input
(HD-SDI signal)
(Network bandwidth
is narrowed)
11 Mbps Component
connection
ADVC-HDM1 HDCS-3000S HDCS-3000R
Converter, etc.
Input
(HD-SDI signal)
Output
(40 Mbps video)
40 Mbps Component
connection
ADVC-HDM1 HDCS-3000S HDCS-3000R
Converter, etc.
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Appendix
• Specifications
• List of Commands
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1Specifications
1-1 ADVC-HDM1 Hardware Specifications
Video input HD-SDI BNC ×1 (HD-SDI)
BNC ×1 (ACTIVE THROUGH compatible with
SMPTE 292M)
Video output HD-SDI BNC ×2 (compatible with SMPTE 292M)
Audio input HD-SDI Embedded audio (SMPTE 299M ch1 and ch2
only, ch3 - ch8 are ignored)
Audio output HD-SDI Embedded audio (SMPTE 299M stereo 16-bit/
48 kHz)
Time code LTC input BNC ×1During input: Select DVITC or LTC
with the front panel
switch
During output: Both DVITC and LTC are
always output (only
enabled during HDV
mode)
LTC output BNC ×1
DVITC input Separated from
HD-SDI
DVITC output Embedded on
HD-SDI
Stream input
and output
IEEE1394 4-pin (front)
Compatible with
IEC61883-4
Cannot be used at the same time
6-pin (rear)
Compatible with
IEC61883-4
Control RS-422A CONTROLLER
×1
Select to use (can-
not be used at the
same time), only
supports output
from AV/C com-
mand to RS422A
Cannot be used at
the same time
DEVICE ×1
RS-232C 9-pin male ×1For control
HDV encode HD1 720, 59.94p/50p (video: 18.3
Mbps, audio stereo: MPEG1 Audio
Layer 2 384 kbps)
Set automatically through the input sig-
nal format (720p, 1080i inter-conversion
not possible)
HD2 1080, 59.94i/50i (video: 25
Mbps, audio stereo: MPEG1 Audio
Layer 2 384 kbps)
HDV decode HD1 720, 59.94p/50p Set automatically through the output sig-
nal format (720p, 1080i inter-conversion
not possible)
HD2 1080, 59.94i/50i
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Advanced
encode
MP@HL, MP@H14
1080, 59.94i/50i 720, 59.94p/50p
11-40 Mbps
The advanced mode stream for video
transmission is an MPEG2 transport
stream and is not a multiplex HDV format
(LTC/DVITC input/output function can-
not be used)
Advanced
decode
MP@HL, MP@H14
1080, 59.94i/50i 720, 59.94p/50p
Check in advance with the actual device
which streams are available for the
advanced mode decode for video trans-
mission.
Power voltage AC adapter AC 100 V - 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Output: DC 12 V 3 A
Unit DC12V 1A
Others Dimensions 215.5 (W) ×246.4 (D) ×44.0 (H) mm
Weight Approx. 1.5 kg
Operating tem-
perature range
5 - 40°C No condensation
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