GRASS VALLEY ADVC HD FAMILY User manual

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KEY FEATURES
ADVC HD Family
HIGH-QUALITY HD VIDEO CONVERSION
Compatible with Windows (including•
Windows 7) and Mac operating
system-based DV editing systems
No need to install drivers or any•
software applications
50 Hz and 60 Hz compatible•
Ideal for studio production•
environments
Robust and reliable – over 250,000•
ADVC converters sold worldwide
Works with many FireWire 800•
(IEEE 1394b)-equipped computers
by means of an appropriate adapter
cable (customer supplied)
ADVC-HDM1 – Real-Time HD-SDI/
HDV Conversion
Provides high-quality, bi-directional
conversion between HD-SDI and HDV
signals, complete with embedded audio.
It’s perfect for recording from HD-SDI
sources to a nonlinear editing system for
HDV editing—or for use as a standalone
converter without a computer.
It can also encode HD MPEG-2 transport
streams up to a full 1920x1080 resolution
using one of eight different bit-rate
settings that best suits your workflow.
The ADVC®-HDM1 unit also lets you
input external time-code information
when encoding in HDV; control HD-SDI
decks via HDV and vice versa with AV/C-
RS-422 device control conversion; and
use simple, two-button control for its
encoding/decoding and time-code mode
via the front panel. Convenient partial-
width, 19-inch rack, 1 RU form factor.
Rack mount kit is available separately.
ADVC-HD50 – Real-Time HDMI to
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Conversion
Converts any uncompressed HDMI
source—for example from AVCHD
camcorders—to the HDV format for
easier editing (1280 x 720 to 1280 x
720 HDV and 1920 x 1080 to 1440 x
1080 HDV), also reducing the need for a
high-performance system or costly HDD
storage. Simple to operate—perfect for
laptops and desktops.
ADVC-HDSC1 – Real-Time
HD-SDI/SD-SDI to Component
(YUV) Conversion
Converts HD-SDI signals to HD
component output or SD-SDI signals to
SD component output. It provides instant
output of HD content to affordable HD
component displays, such as TVs and
RGB monitors—and standard-definition
(SD) content to component, S-Video,
and composite displays. It has a sync
generator for HD (tri-level sync) and SD
(black burst), making it ideal for video
editing studios—as well as audio-level-
adjustment options.
The ADVC-HDSC1 unit also offers several
unique features, including embedded
audio support, SD-SDI to S-Video
and composite conversion, HD-SDI
conversion to RGB for PC monitors with
BNC inputs, and front-panel displays for
video-format and audio-level outputs. As
well, it automatically detects your current
video output format, and supports SDI
signal pass-through. Convenient partial-
width, 19-inch rack, 1 RU form factor.
Rack mount kit is available separately.
Our ADVC HD family supports virtually
any high-definition (HD), video-
conversion need. As standalone
units or connected to a computer,
all ADVC HD products feature broad
compatibility with video equipment,
sturdy construction, and a standalone-
operation capability.

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DEALERS/RESELLERS
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resellers. Additional support available on a contractual basis.
SERVICE & SUPPORT
SPECIFICATIONS
ADVC-HDM1 Specifications
Digital Video
4-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394a)•
6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394a)•
Supported MPEG-2 transport stream
encoding formats:
HDV (auto select)•
HD1: 720/30p, 720/25p (video bit—
rate: 18.3 Mb/s; audio stream:
stereo MPEG Audio Layer 2,
384 kb/s)
HD2 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (video—
bit rate: 25 Mb/s; audio stream:
stereo MPEG Audio Layer 2,
384 kb/s)
Additional formats (dip switch select)•
Video bit rate: 11, 14, 16, 18, 20,—
25, 30, 40 Mb/s
Audio stream: MPEG Audio Layer—
2, 384 kb/s
Supported MPEG-2 transport stream
decoding formats:
HDV (auto select)•
HD1: 720/30p, 720/25p—
HD2: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i—
Additional formats (dip-switch select)•
Profile/Level: MP @ HL, MP @ H14—
Resolution/frame rate:—
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i,
720/59.94p, 720/50p
HD-SDI in (BNC)•
HD-SDI active-through (BNC)•
2x HD-SDI out (BNC)•
Digital Audio Input
HDV 2-channel•
HD-SDI 2-channel embedded audio•
(SMPTE 299M Ch1, Ch2 only)
Digital Audio Output
HDV 2-channel•
HD-SDI 2-channel embedded (SMPTE•
299M stereo, 16-bit, 48 kHz, locked)
Time Code
LTC in (BNC)•
LTC out (BNC)•
DVITC in (decoded from HD-SDI input)•
DVITC out (encoded in HD-SDI output)•
Reference
Input (BNC)•
Loop-through (BNC)•
Device Control
AV/C over 1394•
RS-422A (control)•
RS-422A (device)•
RS-232C (external control)•
Display
Front-panel status•
Mode select•
Power
Includes AC adapter (12 VDC, 3A)
Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature: 10 to 35°C•
Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C•
Maximum humidity: 80% (no•
condensation)
Dimensions
Width: 215 mm (8.46 in.)•
Height: 44 mm (1.73 in.)•
Depth: 241 mm (9.49 in.)•
ADVC-HD50 Specifications
Digital Video/Audio Input
1 x HDMI connector (HDCP not
supported)
Digital Video/Audio Output
1 x 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394a)
Supported Video Input Resolutions
1920x1080 (59.94i, 50i), 1280x720•
(59.94p, 50p)
720x480 (59.94p), 720x576 (50p),•
640x480 (60p)
Supported Audio Input Formats
LPCM 2ch at 16- to 24-bit, 32/44.1/48 kHz
Video Output Formats
HDV Mode-1 (720p):•
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/50p
HDV Mode-2 (1080i):•
1440x1080/59.94i, 1440x1080/50i
IEC61883-4 MPEG Transport Stream•
Audio Output Format
Stereo MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 384 kb/s
(multiplexed)
Power Source
FireWire (IEEE 1394a) bus powered or DC
5V from optional AC adapter
Power Usage
8W
Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C•
Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C•
Maximum humidity: 80% (no•
condensation)
Dimensions
Width: 152 mm (5.98 in.)•
Height: 23 mm (0.91 in.)•
Depth: 153 mm (6.02 in.)•
ADVC-HDSC1 Specifications
Digital Video
SD-SDI/HD-SDI in (BNC)•
SD-SDI/HD-SDI active-through (BNC)•
Supported Video Formats
HD – 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i,•
1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.38PsF,
1035/60i, 1035/59.94i, 720/60p,
720/59.94p, 720/50p
SD – 525/59.94i (NTSC), 625/50i (PAL)•
Digital Audio Input
SDI 8-channel embedded audio
Analog Video Output
S-Video•
Composite (BNC)•
Composite (RCA)•
Component (5 x BNC; RGB; RGBH•
sync-on-green; RGBHV; Y,Pb,Pr)
Analog Audio Output
Stereo unbalanced (2 x RCA)•
Ch1/2, Ch3/4, Ch5/6, Ch7/8, mix•
selectable
Reference
SD black burst out (BNC)•
HD tri-level out (BNC)•
Display
LCD configuration menu•
Stereo audio peak meters•
-48 dB to 0 dB (FS) display•
-17 dB to 0 dB (FS) peak hold•
Power
Includes AC adapter (12 VDC, 3A)
Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C•
Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C•
Maximum humidity: 80% (no•
condensation)
Dimensions
Width: 215 mm (8.46 in.)•
Height: 44 mm (1.73 in.)•
Depth: 241 mm (9.49 in.)•
Minimum System Requirements
(all units)
Windows PC
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or•
higher)
Windows XP Home, Windows XP•
Professional (Service Pack 1 or higher)
Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows•
Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista
Business, Windows Vista Ultimate
(Service Pack 1 or higher)
Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows•
7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
DirectX 8.0 or higher•
Mac
Mac OS X (10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3/10.4.x
/10.5/10.6)
Note: A video-capture card or OHCI
FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection is required
to capture DV.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ADVC-HDSC1
ADVCHDSC1 unit•
AC adapter•
User manual•
ADVC-HDM1
ADVCHDM1 converter unit•
AC adapter•
User manual•
1 x FireWire cable (IEEE 1394a) (4-pin to 6-pin)•
ADVC-HD50
ADVC-HD50 unit•
User manual•
1 x FireWire cable (IEEE 1394a) (6-pin to 6-pin)•
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