Main Features - Edirol VMC-1 Owner's Manual

Main Features

Designed for High Quality Video and Audio, with 10-bit Video
AD/DA Conversion and 24-bit Audio AD/DA Conversion
Provides a resolution of 10 bits for video decoding and encoding, and 24 bits for audio AD/
DA conversion. It also has a Locked Audio function, which prevents video and audio from
drifting out of synchronization. (p. 11)
* The Locked Audio function is available only for analog input.
Make Corrections in Real Time While Watching the Image
Differences in camera settings, type, shooting conditions, and shooting technique can
produce inconsistencies in the hue and brightness of a video image. Also, analog video that
was captured some time ago can often be lacking in vividness of color. When dubbing from
analog to analog or from analog to DV or DVD, it is very effective to use the VMC-1's image
correction functionality (brightness, intensity, hue, contrast) to minimize such
inconsistencies in the image and improve the overall quality. You can use the knobs to make
these adjustments in real time while watching the video. (p. 9)
* Available only for analog input.
TBC (Time Base Corrector) for Stabilizing Unstable Images
TBC is a function that cleans up the video image by eliminating the "jitter" (horizontal
shaking) caused by inaccuracies in head or tape rotation during analog videotape playback,
or due to degradation of the analog video signal. This function is very useful if you are
digitizing the video tape library you have collected over the years. You can also apply delay
to the audio to correct any timing discrepancies between the video and audio that might be
caused by the TBC. You can use a front panel button to switch this function on/off. (p. 8)
* Available only for analog input.
Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Separator to Reduce Color Smearing
and Graininess
This function determines whether the image is moving or stationary, and if stationary,
compares the same scan lines of the preceding and following frames to separate the
brightness and color signals with high precision. This allows smearing to be reduced,
minimizing unwanted noise or blurring. You can use a front panel button to switch this
function on/off. (p. 9)
* Available only for composite input in NTSC mode.
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