(mainly private noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall Grass Valley be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising from the use of captured materials.
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Do not disassemble Do not remove the cover or modify the Product. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Grass Valley directly. Do not operate at other than the specified voltage Do not operate at other than the specified voltages of AC 100-240V.
Do not cover the ADVC700 ventilation Do not use the ADVC700 covered with a cloth or in an ill-ventilated room. Covering the vent may cause heat inside of the product resulting in fire or product malfunction. Precautions for use of AC adapter The supplied AC adapter and power cord are for exclusive use of this product.
Notices & Warranties Product Notes 1. Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this product is prohibited. 2. The description and specifications of this product are subject to future change without notice. 3. The description of this product has been prepared to be as complete as possible. If the reader is aware of any questionable points, errors or omissions, please contact Grass Valley.
Notices & Warranties About the Documentation This document is the ADVC700 User Manual. Information not listed in this document may be listed elsewhere. In cases where there is a difference between a description in this document and an actual operation...
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction This chapter explains about the things to know prior to setting up the ADVC700. Before you start using ADVC700, read this chapter to ensure that you have a trouble-free setup. - Introduction - Features of ADVC700...
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 Introduction 1-1. Package contents Please verify that the following items are included in the ADVC700 package. If any of the components are missing, please contact Grass Valley Customer Support. • 1 x ADVC700 unit • 1 x AC adaptor & cable •...
The ADVC700, a stand-alone unit with a generic format, the IEEE1394 interface, can handily be connected to any PC without the need for additional hardware. In addition, the ADVC700, as a 19-inch unit, the EIA standard, can be mounted to a director’s rack together with a VCR.
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European and other countries, can also be selected. * NTSC-PAL (SECAM) conversion cannot be done with the ADVC700. * Even once the ADVC700 has been mounted to a director’s rack, video settings can still be easily changed by accessing the front panel settings.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Basic Operations This chapter explains the basics of the ADVC700, such as part names, functions, etc. - Part names and functions - Connecting devices - Setting menu - Specifications...
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1 Part names and functions 1-1. ADVC700 front panel The front panel of the ADVC700 unit has the following controllers and indicators. Select dial Turn the Select dial to choose the menu items, and press it to...
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Chapter 2 - Basic Operations • MODE switch Used to switch on the operation mode of the ADVC700. Pressing the switch will activate the Encode operation and Decode operation alternatively. When “ANALOG DV” LED illuminates, ADVC700 converts input analog signal to DV signal (DV Encode).
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1-2. ADVC700 rear panel The rear panel of the ADVC700 has the following connectors. ANALOG AUDIO IN (Balanced input) Input connectors for balanced audio signal. The left connector COMPONENT VIDEO on the rear panel is CH1, and the right one is CH2.
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Connect the provided AC adapter here. NOTES - This unit will not work as an OHCI Hub with Grass Valley DV products. - To use this unit as a Hub with OHCI devices, the application also needs to support two or more devices.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1-3. DIP switch settings The rear panel of the ADVC700 unit has the following DIP switches. Default SW3, SW4 settings may differ depending on the place of purchase. PHY SPEED S400 S200 Update Mode Normal...
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1-4. LCD screen displays ADVC700 has two main screens and an error status screen. Turn the Select dial to switch between the main screens and the error status screen. Pressing the MENU button displays the setting menu screen.
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Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 4. Input time code 00:00:03:22 ....For PAL/NTSC NDF (Non Drop Frame) * A colon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter. 00:00:03;22 ....For NTSC DF (Drop Frame) * A semicolon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter. --:--:--:-- ......No DV signal output * Free-run time code is used during built-in color bar output or when time code is not input.
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....External synchronization function in the “perfect sync mode” is enabled. 2. 9-pin remote enabled/disabled disable ......9-pin remote control function is disabled. enable ......9-pin remote control function is enabled. 3.Video standard NTSC ......ADVC700 operates in NTSC mode. PAL ......ADVC700 operates in PAL mode. SECAM .......ADVC700 operates in SECAM mode.
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Chapter 2 - Basic Operations Error status screen This screen shows error messages. • Error is not detected No Error • When error has occurred (When status LED is lit red) not detected: VIDEOin REFin VIDEOin ......Analog input signal specified by “001 video input“ can’t be detected during Analog DV mode.
DV editing software is required to playback or capture video files for use on a PC or to record the file data onto tape. In addition, the PC should be equipped with an IEEE- 1394 connector. CAUTION When connecting a PC to the ADVC700 unit, make sure that the PC’s power is turned off.
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DV editing software is required to playback or capture video files for use on a PC or to record the file data onto tape. In addition, the PC should be equipped with an IEEE- 1394 connector. CAUTION When connecting a PC to the ADVC700 unit, make sure that the PC’s power is turned off.
Analog When entering the data via DV editing software Speaker Monitor Press the [Mode] switch on the front panel of the ADVC700 to switch the mode to the [ANALOG DV]. Light Press Capture the data by using DV editing software.
Analog When outputting via the DV editing software Speaker Monitor Press the [Mode] switch on the front panel of the ADVC700 to switch the mode to the ANALOG]. Light Press Use the DV editing software to output your data. * For the operational procedure of the DV editing software, refer to the instruction manual provided with your DV editing software.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 3 Setting menu 3-1. Menu operations Press the Select dial, or MENU switch to go to the setting menu screen. 001 video input component Setting menu is displayed on LCD Press Turn the Select dial to choose the menu item to set. 101 video input adj.
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Chapter 2 - Basic Operations Press the Select dial to have the item chosen, and turn the Select dial to change its setting. If the menu item chosen has a sub-menu, press the Select dial to display the sub-menu to change its setting. 001 video input component Blinks...
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 001 video input Specifies the input video source to be used in Analog DV mode (DV encoding). Analog video input setting LCD display 001 video input Inputs signal from the Component connectors. component (Factory default) 001 video input Inputs signal from the S-Video connector.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 101 video input adj. Adjusts the video quality of the input video. Video input adjustment settings * According to "001 video input" settings, some menu items may not be available. LCD display Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. 101 video input adj.
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Chapter 2 - Basic Operations Set the effects for 3D noise reduction and 3D video processing. 3D visual processing (NTSC only) (Available only to Composite or S-video) none none Disables the 3D noise reduction. (Factory default) 3D Y/C Enables 3D Y/C (composite only) 3D NR(low) Enables low 3D noise reduction filter.
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Chapter 2 - Basic Operations Strengthens the gain in high luminance area toward luminance signal. white gain This option improves the gradation reproducibility for damaged area none seen as white due to high luminance. When set to [none], the "W adaptation level", "white threshold" settings will be invalid.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 102 video output adj Adjusts settings on output video. Video output adjustment settings LCD display Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. 102 video output adj In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. >>>...
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 103 Vout auto-off Specifies the output connector that automatically stops the video output in ANALOG DV mode (DV encoding). Video output auto-off settings When the external sync signal is not used, set this option to [auto-off] to prevent a looped connection with a connected device.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 105 DV aspect info Specifies the aspect ratio for the DV stream that ADVC700 outputs in ANALOG DV mode (DV encoding). DV output aspect ratio settings LCD display For NTSC 105 DV aspect info Sets the DV stream in 4:3 aspect ratio.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 106 Sout aspect info Specifies the aspect ratio for the S-Video that ADVC700 outputs. S-Video output aspect ratio setting LCD display 106 Sout aspect info Sets the S-Video in 4:3 aspect ratio. (Factory default) 106 Sout aspect info Sets the S-Video in 16:9 aspect ratio (letter box).
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 202 audio headroom Specifies the input/output headroom of the Balanced audio (XLR). Balanced audio headroom (Reference level) LCD display Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. 202 audio headroom In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. >>>...
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 203 audio level Specifies the input/output level of the Balanced audio (XLR). Balanced audio input/output level LCD display Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. 203 audio level In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. >>>...
DV signal is input via an IEEE1394 connector compliant with PC’s OHCI Specification. For supported operating system for PC, please refer to our web site. 402 ext. sync conf. Sets the amount (in unit of 37 nanoseconds) to increase/decrease the ADVC700 video output delay (system phase) relative to the external sync External synchronization input.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 403 audio out delay Sets the amount (in unit of milliseconds) to increase/decrease the ADVC700 audio output delay relative to the video output, when the Audio out delay setting external sync is enabled. LCD display 403 audio out delay Set specified numerical value between -100 and 100 msec.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 602 SG audio level Selects the testing audio signal of 1kHz in color bar output mode. SG audio level LCD display 602 SG audio level Sets to -18 dB FS. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM) -18 dB FS 602 SG audio level Sets to -20 dB FS.
Permits operation by the MODE switch, with the switching by AV/C off(PB mode) command prohibited. 703 cycle master Enables/Disables cycle master acquisition. If you connect ADVC700/ADVC1000 units each other using IEEE1394 cable, set this option to Cycle master enable/disable OFF. LCD display 703 cycle master Does not acquire cycle master.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 706 data rate cap. Selects the maximum communication speed of the “dr cap” field of “iMPR/oMPR” at the time of booting and setting change. Maximum data rate Once you have changed this setting, you are prompted to turn the power off to make the new setting take effect.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 902 restore settings Restores the user setting, or to the factory default. Once you have changed this setting, you may be prompted to turn the power off to make the new Restore settings (Default settings) setting take effect.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 903 system version This item contains sub-menus displaying firmware version numbers. System version LCD display Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. 903 system version In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. >>>...
Chapter 3 - Appendix 1 Specifications Video standard NTSC/PAL * SECAM is available to input. In that case, PAL signal is output. Digital video Format DV/DVCAM Input/Output IEEE1394 4-pin x 1 IEEE1394 6-pin x 1 Video size 720x480 pixel (NTSC), 720x576 pixel (PAL) Digital audio Sampling rate 32kHz 12bit 2ch...
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