THOMSON ADVC-55 User Manual
THOMSON ADVC-55 User Manual

THOMSON ADVC-55 User Manual

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User Manual
September 19,2007
Part No:F095806131
Copyright© 2004-2007 Thomson. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 User Manual September 19,2007 Part No:F095806131 Copyright© 2004-2007 Thomson. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Copyright Regulations

    Your ADVC-55 options are covered by a limited warranty when you register your Grass Valley unit. This warranty is for a period of one year (or two years in European Union countries) from the date of purchase from Grass Valley or an authorized Grass Valley agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Grass Valley unit and is not transferable.
  • Page 3: Safety And Regulatory Notice

    Notices and Warranties Safety and Regulatory Notice Safety and Regulatory Notice Safety and Regulatory Notice Safety and Regulatory Notice Safety and Regulatory Notice Please observe the followings when using this unit. If you have any questions regarding the descrip- tions herein, or any other concerns, please contact your local Grass Valley office or distributor. WARNING The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of conformity According to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Canopus Co., Ltd. Address: 1-2-2 Murotani Nishi-ku, Kobe-city Hyogo 651-2241 Japan Telephone: +81-78-992-5846 Declares that unit model: ADVC-55 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: Product Notes

    About the Documentation About the Documentation This document is for ADVC-55. 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 method, the actual operation method takes precedence.
  • Page 6 Notices and Warranties...
  • Page 7 Introduction...
  • Page 8 Grass Valley’s proprietary DV technologies provide the best picture quality preservation. With our proven hardware DV codec, the ADVC-55 is the easiest solution for converting your S-VHS and Hi8 analog tapes to DV in realtime. There is no need for any driver installation or difficult settings.
  • Page 9 * : When your computer has only 4-pin IEEE1394 port, the 6-pin - 4-pin IEEE1394 cable is required (included with the optional AC adapter). T T T T T echnical Specifications echnical Specifications echnical Specifications echnical Specifications echnical Specifications ** : Optional AC adapter is also available. (See Page 16.) *** : ADVC-55 also accepts SECAM video (input only).
  • Page 10 Introduction...
  • Page 11 Installation and Operation...
  • Page 12 - ADVC-55 is supplied power from computer. - ADVC-55 ceases DV stream output receiving a deck-halt command from computer. - ADVC-55 can not produce normal DV stream output because of excess fluctuations of synchro- nization signals. - ADVC-55 detects macrovision signals from video deck.
  • Page 13: Setting Dip Switches

    * * * * * Use the DIP switches on the right side of the unit to modify the ADVC-55's functionality. Each setting should be set before this unit is turned on. Setting of Audio Input Level can be switched during operation.
  • Page 14: Converting Analog Video To Digital Video

    Installation and Operation Installation and Operation Converting Analog Video to Digital Video Converting Analog Video to Digital Video Converting Analog Video to Digital Video Converting Analog Video to Digital Video Converting Analog Video to Digital Video Capturing analog video data with computer To capture analog video data with computer, connect the video deck to your computer as follows.
  • Page 15 Installation and Operation Installation and Operation Dubbing analog video data on DV Camcorder To copy analog video data on DV Camcorder, video deck and DV Camcorder are connected as follows. For copying analog data to digital data with DV Camcorder, you are required to use the optional AC adapter for power.
  • Page 16 Installation and Operation Installation and Operation Optional AC Adapter Connection Optional AC Adapter Connection Optional AC Adapter Connection Optional AC Adapter Connection Optional AC Adapter Connection An optionally available AC adapter is connected as follows. The AC adapter includes a 6-pin - 4-pin IEEE1394 cable.
  • Page 17 Installation and Operation (This information is applicable for People's Republic of China only.)

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