GRASS VALLEY ADVC HD FAMILY Datasheet

ADVC HD Family
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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.
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
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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.
KEY FEATURES
• Compatible with Windows (including
Windows 7) and Mac operating
system-based DV editing systems
• No need to install drivers or any
software applications
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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
• 50 Hz and 60 Hz compatible
• Ideal for studio production
environments
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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.
• 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)