Grass Valley ADVC-55 User Manual

User Manual

September 19,2007

Part No:F095806131

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It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (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 both converted and captured materials.

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arranty

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. Grass Valley warrants that for this period the unit will be in good working order. Should our unit fail to be in good working order, Grass Valley will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the unit has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Grass Valley authorized alterations, modifications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is required to validate your warranty.

Grass Valley is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this unit. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PARTS (NOT THOSE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS) WILL BE CHARGED AT ACTUAL COST PLUS HANDLING FEES.

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Safety and Regulatory NoticeSafety and Regulatory Notice

Safety and Regulatory Notice

Please observe the followings when using this unit. If you have any questions regarding the descriptions 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.

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify this unit. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your local Grass Valley office or distributor.

Do not use in a dusty or wet environment

It may cause a short-circuit or a build-up of heat, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety

This unit is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The characteristics of this unit are not suited for use with such systems.

Do not place the unit close to heat sources

Do not place in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus. The heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage. Also, the unit may become deformed or change color.

Stop using when the unit is smoking

Do not use this unit in an abnormal condition like when it is smoking or emitting an odor. It may result in fire or malfunction. If any anomaly is found, turn off the power of computer and disconnect the cable from the unit.

Do not drop this unit nor use this unit in a damaged condition

Do not drop this unit nor use this unit with its cover broken. It may result in fire or malfunction. In case this unit is damaged, turn off the power of computer, disconnect the cable from the unit, and contact your local Grass Valley office or distributor.

Health precautions

In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer monitor display may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness. It is believed that even individuals whom have never experienced such symptoms may be susceptible. If you or your close relatives have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this unit.

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CAUTION

The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware or loss of data.

Do not place on an unstable place

Do not place this unit on an unstable table or slanted surface. This unit may fall from it, resulting in injuries or malfunction.

Do not use other than the described method

Do not use in a manner other than described. Do not use while wrapped in cloth or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage.

FCC Notice

This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

•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: +81-78-99 2-5846 Declares that unit model: ADVC-55 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Product NotesProduct Notes

Product Notes

(1) Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this unit is prohibited. (2) The description and specifications of this unit are subject to future change without notice. (3) The description of this unit has been prepared to be as complete as possible. If the purchaser is

aware of any questionable points, errors or omissions, please contact Grass Valley.

(4) Grass Valley assumes no liability for the results of practical application, regardless of item (3)

above.

(5) Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, Grass Valley assumes no liability, even if

there is a claim for extraordinary, incidental or derivative loss, including the loss of profits, that arise during practical application of this unit.

(6) The analysis, reverse engineering, recompiling and disassembling of the software, hardware or

manuals that accompany this unit, and all other related units including miscellaneous supplemental items, are prohibited.

(7) Canopus, as written in both English and Japanese, and its logo are registered trademarks of

Canopus Co., Ltd. (8) ADVC is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd. (9) i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation, and FireWire is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. In

this document, both i.LINK and FireWire are referred to as "IEEE1394". (10) Other product names and related items are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-

tive companies.

About the DocumentationAbout 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. To simplify the descriptions, the actual unit may differ from the illustrations.

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