GRASS VALLEY HDSTORM User manual

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HDSTORM &
HDSTORM Plus
H D M I - BASED ED I T I N G FOR T HE
DIGITAL GENERATION
Including Grass Valley EDIUS nonlinear
editing software, HDSTORM Plus
helps users making the transition
from standard-definition (SD) to high-
definition (HD).
KEY FEATURES
The Grass Valley™EDIUS®family
supports the real-time editing of all
popular standard-definition (SD) and
high-definition (HD) formats, including
Canopus®HQ, Canopus Lossless,
DV, DVCAM, HDV, MPEG-2, and
uncompressed video.
HDSTORM – HDMI-based Editing
A single PCI Express form factor board,
HDSTORM™allows editors to work with
HDMI inputs and outputs, and has the
Canopus HQ hardware codec built-in for
optimized, CPU-free capture and export.
This includes full-resolution and synched
preview of effects.
The power of having the Canopus
HQ codec on-board means users are
not restricted by their CPU speeds or
workstation limitations when ingesting
or creating Canopus HQ files. Keeping
the compression processing separate
brings new reliability and system
performance to the editing and effects
creation environment.
HDSTORM can handle any mix of HD
and SD video content; unlimited video,
audio, title, and graphics layers; and
any combination of real-time effects.
It also offers real-time, full-resolution,
full-quality component HD and SD video
output.
Real-Time Display Streamlines
Workflows
Unlike systems that compromise video
quality to provide real-time editing,
HDSTORM delivers genuine real-time,
HD-resolution editing—including full-
quality, full-frame-rate HD output to an
HDMI video monitor from the timeline.
No rendering is required to preview
edited sequences; the system displays
them instantly and with audio synced.
HDSTORM Plus –The Perfect
Transitional Tool
An optional (5.25-inch) bay is also
available (included as standard with
HDSTORM Plus). The bay not only
features additional connectors for
HDMI devices, but also input and
output connectors for analog HD/SD
component, S-Video, composite, and
unbalanced audio; this helps those still
working in analog to make the transition
to digital and HD production.
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
New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions•
Real-time editing performance•
increases as CPU power increases
Supports newer file-based formats,•
including Infinity™JPEG 2000,
XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO
and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
HDMI input/output for connectivity•
with HDMI devices and real-time
monitoring from the included
EDIUS NLE software
Canopus HQ hardware encoder for•
fast, high-quality capture of video to
Canopus HQ AVI files
Windows XP and Windows Vista•
support
Bay option for HD/SD analog•
component, S-Video, and composite
input/output
Advanced hardware video input•
filtering and high-quality analog
inputs/outputs (as standard with
HDSTORM Plus, or when adding
optional bay to HDSTORM)

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Player/Recorder Monitor View
Player side controls capture and source
trimming. Recorder side controls
timeline operation and trimming.
Jog/Shuttle Control
Jog/shuttle control via slider, mouse
scroll-wheel, or mouse motion.
Unlimited Video, Audio, and TitleTracks
Edit with unlimited video, audio, and
title tracks.
Real-Time Color Correction
Use real-time color correction with
an interactive split-screen display and
secondary controls. Stack multiple filters
for even greater control.
Keyframeable Color Correction
Color correction filters are keyframeable
for precise, subtle changes over time.
Unsurpassed Image Quality and Performance
EDIUS software features the revolutionary Canopus HQ codec. Designed
with scalable technology, this innovative codec offers the highest
image quality and performance available in any HD editing platform. The
Canopus HQ codec not only provides superior luma and chroma sampling
of HD video, but features an adjustable bit rate for increased video
quality when capturing and encoding on high-performance systems.

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Flexible Bin Structure
Organize, search, and manage assets
with folders and dynamic search results.
Real-Time Audio Mixer and
Waveform/Vectorscope
Use the real-time audio mixer for audio
adjustments and the real-time waveform/
vectorscope to ensure legal output.
Superior Integration forTapeless Workflows
EDIUS software provides excellent support for today’s tapeless
digital workflows including those that use Grass Valley K2
media server/media client systems, as well as Panasonic P2
and VariCam, Sony XDCAM, Ikegami GigaFlash, and popular
direct-to-edit (DTE) devices. It doesn’t matter whether assets
come from tape, disk, network, or a mixture of them all, with
EDIUS software, you spend less time worrying—and less time
editing, too.
Tapeless Workflow Support
Support for tapeless workflows with
metadata preservation for modern file-
based workflows.
GPU-Accelerated 3DTransitions
Harness the power of your graphics card to create
real-time, stunning quality transition effects in SD and
HD. Using the GPU as an additional, parallel source of
computation means that the CPU does not become a
bottleneck.

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To find your local reseller or dealer for Grass Valley professional audio
video products, please visit www.grassvalley.com/sales/partners/PVP.
DEALERS/RESELLERS
Twelve-month limited warranty with service provided through local
resellers. Additional support available on a contractual basis.
SERVICE & SUPPORT
PACKAGE CONTENTS BUNDLED SOFTWARE
HDSTORM PCI-Express card•
EDIUS installation disk set•
(DVD-ROM)
USB license key•
QuickStart guide•
Hardware setup manual•
5.25" HDSTORM bay•
(HDSTORM Plus only)
HDSTORM bay connector cable (HDSTORM•
Plus only)
S-Video conversion cables (2) (HDSTORM•
Plus only)
NewBlue video filters: Art Effects, Film•
Effects & Motion Effects
ProDAD video effects & image stabilization:•
VitaScene & Mercalli Expert
iZotope VST audio plug-ins: Audio Effects•
Suite, AudioRestore, AGC & Mastering
Effects Suite
Corel DVD & Blu-ray authoring: DVD•
MovieFactory
Artbeats HD stock footage and graphics•
Trial Version SmartSound Sonicfire Pro•
Harris TitleMotion Pro•
SPECIFICATIONS
HDSTORM
Bus Interface
PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x1 lane
Video Formats (Output) (CEA-861D)
1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/•
50i, 1440x1080/59.94i,
1280x1080/59.94i
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/50p,•
960x720/59.94p
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50p•
720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i•
Video Formats (Input) (CEA-861D)
1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/•
50i, 1440x1080/59.94i,
1280x1080/59.94i
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/50p,•
960x720/59.94p
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50p•
720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i•
Video Output Connector
HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)
Video Input Connector
HDMI 1 port (HDCP not supported)
Audio Formats
LPCM 48/44.1/32kHz 24-bit
Audio Output Connectors
HDMI LPCM 8-channel•
Monitor: line output (stereo mini-jack)•
Audio Input Connector
HDMI (LPCM 8-channels)
Power Requirements: +12V: TBD,
+3.3V: 3A
Physical Dimensions: 190 x 111 mm
(7.5 x 4.375 in.) (HxW)
Regulatory Compliance: CE, FCC
CLASS B, C-Tick
HDSTORM Plus
(as above, but with the following
additional features)
Analog Formats (Output)
1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/•
50i, 1440x1080/59.94i,
1280x1080/59.94i (SMPTE 274M)
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/•
50p, 960x720/59.94p (SMPTE 296M)
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/•
50p (SMPTE 294M)
720x486/59.94i, 720x576/•
50i (SMPTE 259M-C)
Analog Input Formats
1920x1080/59.94i, 1920x1080/•
50i, 1440x1080/59.94i,
1280x1080/59.94i, iSMPTE 274M
1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/•
50p, 960x720/59.94p, iSMPTE 296M
720x480/59.94p, 720x576/•
50p (SMPTE 294M)
720x486/59.94i, 720x576/•
50i (SMPTE 259M-C)
Video Output Connector
Additional HDMI 1 port (HDCP not•
supported)
Analog component (S-Video,•
component YPbPr)
Video Input Connector
Additional HDMI 1 port•
(HDCP not supported)
Analog Component•
(S-Video, component YPbPr)
Audio Formats
Analog I/O: 48 kHz, 24-bit
Audio Output Connectors
HDMI LPCM 8-channels•
Line (RCA connectors: stereo)•
Audio Input Connector
HDMI LPCM 8-channels•
Line (RCA connectors: stereo)•
Board-to-Bay Connection: cable
supplied (LVDS)
Power Requirements (Bay): +12V:
TBD. +5V TBD (via HDD power cable)
Physical Dimensions (Bay): 143 x 42 x
165 mm (5.63 x 1.65 x 6.5 in.) (WxHxD)
System Requirements
CPU
Intel or AMD 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 (2 GB or more recommended)
PCI Express
One free PCI Express bus slot
Hard Disk
800 MB or more space required for•
software installation
Drive with ATA100/7,200rpm 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
Graphics Card
A graphics card supported by•
Direct3D 9.0c or later, and
PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is
required
Please check http://www.grassvalley.•
com/products/professional for the
latest information on compatible
graphics cards for GPU effects. As a
general guideline:
For SD editing: 128 MB or larger—
required, 256 MB or larger
recommended
For HD editing: 256 MB or larger—
required, 512 MB or larger
recommended
Sound Card
Sound card with WDM driver support
required.
DVD-ROM Drive
Required for software installation.•
DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW drive is•
required when creating DVD-Video
with DVD Creator
5.25"Bay
One free 5.25"bay required for
HDSTORM bay
USB Port
Free USB port (1.1 or higher) is required
for security key
Operating System
Windows XP Home or Windows XP•
Professional (SP2 or later, 32-bit)
Windows Vista (SP1 or later, 32-bit),•
including the following operation
systems:
Windows Vista Home Basic—
Windows Vista Home Premium—
Windows Vista Business—
Windows Vista Ultimate—
© Copyright 2011 Grass Valley USA, LLC. All rights reserved. Canopus and EDIUS are registered trademarks and Grass Valley, HDSTORM, and Infinity are
trademarks of GVBB Holdings S.a.r.l. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications subject to change without notice. PRV-4045D-2