GRASS VALLEY HDSPARK User manual

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
KEY FEATURES
HDSPARK
REAL-TIME EDITING WITH HDMI OUTPUT
HDMI output for full-resolution, real-•
time monitoring from EDIUS NLE
software (EDIUS not included with
standalone model)
Embedded HDMI audio output and•
separate RCA jacks for high-quality
audio monitoring
Video and audio output stays•
perfectly in sync with editing windows
for accurate editing and trimming
Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution•
video content together in real time
Works with many different native•
video formats, including DV, HDV,
AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect•
ratio, and frame rate conversion and
output – including 16:9 to 4:3 and
NTSC to PAL
New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions•
Real-time editing performance•
increases as CPU power increases
Note: Some of the features above are available
only with EDIUS 5, which is not included in the
standalone version of HDSPARK.
The HDSPARK™solution is designed to
support the increasing number of video
professionals who are using tapeless
acquisition and simply need to see
their projects output in real time, using
affordable HDMI monitors. Based on the
PCI Express form factor, the HDSPARK
board features an HDMI output for full-
resolution, real-time preview monitoring.
Embedded HDMI audio and separate
stereo RCA jacks provide high-quality
audio monitoring. It’s ideal for tapeless
editing or working in a file-based,
networked environment.
HDSPARK is available in three different
models:
HDSPARK with EDIUS:• This model
includes a complete copy of EDIUS®
nonlinear editing software. Also
included are the plug-ins, applications,
and sample material (valued at over
$1,000) which come with the EDIUS
software.
HDSPARK with EDIUS upgrade:•
This model includes an upgrade copy
of EDIUS nonlinear editing software.
This version is ideal for users of the
previous version of EDIUS. Also
included are the plug-ins, applications,
and sample material (valued at over
$1,000) which come with the EDIUS
software.
HDSPARK standalone:• This model
features only the HDSPARK board
without our EDIUS nonlinear editing
software. This version is ideal for
current users of EDIUS.
The HDSPARK solution empowers you
with a constantly synched, full-resolution
preview of effects and content directly
from the EDIUS timeline.
The HDSPARK solution can handle any
mix of high- and standard-definition (HD
and SD) video content; unlimited video,
audio, title, and graphics layers; and any
combination of real-time effects.
HDMI Output for EDIUS.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET
To find your local reseller or dealer for Grass Valley professional audio
video products, please visit http://www.grassvalley.com/sales/.
DEAlERS/RESEllERS
Twelve-month limited warranty with service provided through local
resellers. Additional support available on a contractual basis.
SERvicE & SUPPoRT
© Copyright 2010 Technicolor USA, Inc. dba Grass Valley. All rights reserved. EDIUS is a registered trademark and Grass Valley, HDSPARK, and Infinity are
trademarks ofTechnicolor USA, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications subject to change without notice. PRV-4055D-2
PAcKAgE conTEnTS
(HDSPARK wiTH EDiUS):
PAcKAgE conTEnTS (HDSPARK
wiTH EDiUS UPgRADE):
PAcKAgE conTEnTS
(HDSPARK STAnDAlonE):
HDSPARK (HSX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card•
EDIUS software installation disc set•
(DVD-ROM)
EDIUS bonus disk (DVD-ROM)•
EDIUS USB dongle•
Hardware setup manual•
HDSPARK (HSX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card•
EDIUS upgrade software installation disc set•
(DVD-ROM)
EDIUS bonus disk (DVD-ROM)•
EDIUS USB dongle•
Hardware setup manual•
HDSPARK (HSX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card•
Hardware setup manual•
SPEciFicATionS
Bus Interface
PCI Express Rev. 1.0a x1 lane
Video Formats (Output) (HDMI)
1920x1080i50/59.94•
1920x1080p23.98•
1280x720p50/59.94•
720x480i59.94•
720x576i50•
720x480p59.94•
720x576p50•
Video Output Connector
HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)
Audio Formats
LPCM 48 kHz/24-bit
Audio Output Connectors
HDMI LPCM 8-channel•
Monitor: 1x stereo RCA (unbalanced)•
Power Requirements
+12V: 0.05A, +3.3V: 0.9A
Physical Dimensions
68.9 x 97 mm (2.71 x 3.82 in.) (HxW)
Regulatory Compliance
CE, FCC CLASS B, C-Tick
Minimum System Requirements
CPU
Any Intel Core 2 or Core iX CPU.
Intel or AMD single core CPU with
a 3 GHz processor speed or faster
(multiple CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs
are recommended). SSE2 and SSE3
instruction set supported.
Memory
1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Hard Disk
6 GB of hard disk space is required•
for installation (including third-party
software)
Drive with ATA100/7,200 RPM or•
faster is necessary for video storage:
Available HDD disc space should
—
be twice the size of the file to
be edited
RAID-0 is recommended for HD
—
resolution editing
PCI Bus
One free PCI Express x1 bus slot
Graphics Card
A graphics card supporting higher
resolution than 1024x768 (32-bit),
Direct3D 9.0c or later, and PixelShader
Model 3.0 or later is required
For SD editing: 256 MB or larger•
required, 512 MB or larger
recommended
For HD editing: 512 MB or larger•
required, 1 GB or larger recommended
Sound Card
A sound card with WDM driver support
is required
DVD-ROM Drive
Required for software installation
Blu-ray Disc writer, DVD-R/RW or
DVD+R/RW drive is required when
creating Blu-ray Discs or DVDs
USB Port
Free USB port (1.1 or higher) is required
for security key
Operating System
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)•
Windows Vista (SP2 or later, 32-bit•
or 64-bit)
Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit)•