Grass Valley ADVC-700 User Manual

User Manual

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Copyright Regulations

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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.

Warranty

Your ADVC700 options are covered by a limited warranty when you register your Grass Valley
product. 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 product and is not transferable, Grass Valley warrants
that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good
working order, Grass Valley will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided
that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Grass Valley authorized alternations,
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 product. 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.

Cautions

Please observe the following cautions when using this product. If you have any questions regarding
the method of usage, the descriptions herein, or any other concerns, please contact Grass Valley
Technical Support.

DANGER

The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life.

Health precautions

In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer display or TV monitor
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 close relatives have
experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this product.

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

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

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Protect against static electricity

An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not directly touch any of the
connectors or component surfaces.
Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling the product, discharge
static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal surface.

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. Operation at other than the rated
voltage may result in fire or malfunction.

Do not operate with other than the specified power supply

Do not operate with other than the specified AC adapter, or with a car power supply. Such operation
may result in fire or malfunction.

Handle the AC adapter cord carefully

Do not place heavy objects on top of the cord, or place it near hot objects. Doing so may damage the
cord and result in fire, electrical shock, or malfunction. Altering the cord, or excessively bending or
pulling the cord may result in fire or electrical shock. If the cord is damaged, please contact your local
retail outlet or Grass Valley directly.

CAUTION

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

Do not pull AC adapter cord when disconnecting from electrical outlet

When disconnecting the AC adapter cord, pull on the plug, not the cord itself. Pulling on the cord can
damage the cord and may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not touch AC adapter with wet hands

Do not disconnect or plug in the AC adapter when your hands are wet. Contact with water may result
in electric shock, fire or damage.

Do not setup in areas subject to heat

Do not setup 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.

Only setup using the prescribed method

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

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If product will not be used for an extended period

If this product will not be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from the
electrical outlet.

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. Do not operate the
product with other AC adapter or in other combinations.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Notice

WARNING

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Declaration of Conformity

According to FCC Part 15

Responsible party Name: Canopus Corporation

Address: 711 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131

Telephone: [phone]

Declares that product Model: ADVC-700

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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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.

4. The company assumes no liability for the results of practical application, regardless of item (3)

above.

5. Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, the company assumes no liability, even

if there is a claim for extraordinary, incidental or derivative loss, including the loss of profits, that

arises during practical application of this product.

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

manuals that accompany this product, and all other related products 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 registered trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd.

9. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other

countries.

10. Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

11. Other product names and related items are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

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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
method, the actual operation method takes precedence.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Copyright Regulations ........................................................................................................... 2

Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2

Cautions .................................................................................................................................. 2

FCC Notice .............................................................................................................................. 4

CE Notice ................................................................................................................................ 4

Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................... 4

Product Notes ......................................................................................................................... 5

About the Documentation ..................................................................................................... 6

About This Manual ................................................................................................................. 6

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1 Introduction ...................................................................... 10

1-1. Package contents ........................................................................................................... 10

1-2. Customer Support ......................................................................................................... 10

1-3. web-site .......................................................................................................................... 10

1-4. Online user registration ................................................................................................. 10

1-5. Limitations ...................................................................................................................... 10

2 Features of ADVC700 ........................................................ 11

Chapter 2 - Basic Operations

1 Part names and functions ................................................. 14

1-1. ADVC700 front panel ..................................................................................................... 14

1-2. ADVC700 rear panel ...................................................................................................... 16

1-3. DIP switch settings ......................................................................................................... 18

1-4. LCD screen displays ...................................................................................................... 19

2 Connecting devices ........................................................... 23

2-1. Connecting ADVC700 unit ............................................................................................. 23

2-2. Importing analog data to your PC ................................................................................. 25

2-3. Recording PC-edited data onto a tape with VCR .......................................................... 26

3 Setting menu ..................................................................... 27

3-1. Menu operations ............................................................................................................ 27

3-2. Setting parameters ........................................................................................................29

Chapter 3 - Appendix

1 Specifications .................................................................... 52

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1

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

• 1 x DV cable [6 pin - 4 pin]

• 2 x Rack-mount brackets

• 4 x Attachment screws

• 1 x ADVC700 User Manual (This document)

1-2. Customer Support

For questions regarding hardware setup and usage, please contact your local Grass Valley office,
distributor or the store where you have purchased this product.

1-3. web-site

Including ADVC700, the latest company information is announced at our website
http://www.canopus.com/. The latest drivers, utilities, product manuals, FAQs, etc. are also
available at our website.

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1-4. Online user registration

You can register your ADVC700 at the Canopus website.

http://www.canopus.com/support/supportcenter.php

1-5. Limitations

• Limitations on the nonstandard signal

While the ADVC700 can convert the signals output by game consoles, there is a possibility that
some software will be unable to synchronize some video and audio signals.

* In order to capture the nonstandard signal, such as one from a game console without audio noise, enable the

“108 DV-out frame sync.” In this instance, frame-skip or frame-hold will occur.

• Limitations on the ADVC700 connection

Before you connect(disconnect) your ADVC700 to(from) a PC, ensure that the PC has been
powered off.

• Limitations on connecting your ADVC700 to Windows 2000 PC through IEEE1394
interface (OHCI)

When your ADVC700 is operating in NTSC, the DV frame rate being output from the OHCI
driver is markedly slower than the standard frame rate. Therefore, glitches in both the frame
hold and time-code can occur regularly while the DV output signal is being converted to an
analog signal. This phenomenon does not occur, however, when the signal is input through
OHCI from the ADVC700.

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2 Features of ADVC700

• Pursuit of video quality

The highly acclaimed Canopus DV Codec functions as the DV Codec chip and performs the
core work for analog/DV conversion. This allows for high quality video conversion.

• High synchronism: “Locked Audio”

The ADVC700 uses a locked audio function to digitize the audio signal by synchronizing it
precisely with the speed of the video signal. When the audio and video data are synchronized,
the analog audio input will not get out of sync with the video. Lengthy content, such as a movie,
can be converted easily.

* The locked audio function only works in analog  DV conversion. It will not function in a DV-DV connection.

• Perfect Sync technology(patent pending)

During DV  analog conversion, Perfect Sync technology (patent pending) facilitates conversion
and results in precise synchronization with the REF input signal, also eliminating any skip
holds.

• Professional specifications adapt to a variety of studio uses

Designed for quick and easy introduction to a wide range of studio systems, the ADVC700
features AV/C  RS422 conversion-driven VCR control and a full complement of reference
inputs and LTC I/O.

• EIA-compliant 19-inch rack-mount

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.

TIP

When mounting the ADVC700 on a rack:

1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four rubber legs from the bottom of
the unit; and

2. Attach the rack-mount bracket to the ADVC700 unit with the screws provided.

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• Simple user-friendly menu settings

The ADVC700 settings can be altered by using the select dial and the buttons on the front
panel. The current setting will display on the LCD.
The ADVC700 will also save its most recently used settings when the unit power is turned
off, and those settings will automatically restore when the unit is turned back on. (All settings
changed with the front panel switches will be recovered.)

• Save/Restore user settings

You can save/restore up to three different settings, enabling the user to choose from the most
appropriate settings from past usage.

• Versatility with all PCs

The ADVC700 utilizes a DV format; therefore its usability is not limited by either Windows or
Macintosh. The input/output functions of component video, composite video, S-video, audio
XLR and audio RCA can all be employed by simple connection to the IEEE1394 interface,
without any need to change the current environment.

• Versatility in NTSC/PAL

As well as NTSC, which is the format used in Japan and US, PAL format, which is more common
in 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.

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Basic Operations

Chapter 2

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

LCD

Displays input/output status and
setting menu

POWER switch

Turns the power of the ADVC-700
unit on and off.

Turn the Select dial to choose
the menu items, and press it to
confirm. The menus which don't
have sub-menus, can be set
only by choosing them.

MODE indicator

Displays the currently selected
operation mode.

MODE switch

P15

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POWER LED

MENU switch

Switches between Main screen
and Menu screen.
In sub-menu, press this switch
to return to the main menu.

AUDIO INOUT LEVEL dial
(INPUT-CH1)

Adjusts the analog audio level
input to CH1.
Turn clockwise to increase the
input level.

* The position of the average audio level is where the dial clicks when you turn it.

STATUS LED

P15

DIGITAL AUDIO PEAK METER

Displays the peak level of the audio that is
currently being input or output.

AUDIO INOUT LEVEL dial
(INPUT-CH2)

Adjusts the analog audio level
input to CH2.
Turn clockwise to increase the
input level.

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• 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). When “DV  ANALOG” LED illuminates, it converts input DV signal to analog
signal (DV Decode).

•STATUS LED

Displays the following status.

Off: .................... 9-pin remote control is disabled.

Lit green: .......... 9-pin remote control is enabled.

Lit red: .............. 9-pin remote control has been set to enabled, but remote control is prevented

by a communication error. Check that the 9-pin remote cable is correctly
connected, that the connected device’s power is ON, and that the remote
control setting has been enabled on the connected device.

Flashing red: .... A major ADVC700 operation error has occurred, or several signals required

for operation can’t be detected. Check the error status display screen. Input
the required signals correctly, or change ADVC700’ settings.

* For more information on error status, see “Error status screen“ (p.22).

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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
on the rear panel is CH1, and the
right one is CH2.

ANALOG AUDIO IN
(Unbalanced input)

Input connectors for unbalanced
audio signal. The connector on
the upper row is CH1, and one
on the lower row is CH2.

COMPONENT VIDEO

Input and output connectors for
component video signal. The
three connectors on the upper
row are video input, and the
three connectors on the lower
row are video output.

DV1

LOCKED

DV2

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ANALOG AUDIO OUT
(Balanced output)

Output connectors for balanced
audio signal. The left connector
on the rear panel is CH1, and the
right one is CH2.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT
(Unbalanced output)

Output connectors for unbalanced
audio signal. The connector on
the upper row is CH1, and one on
the lower row is CH2.

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COMPOSITE

Input and output connectors for composite
video signal. The connector on the upper
row is composite input, and the connector
on the lower row is composite output.

S-Video

Input and output connectors for
S-Video signal. The connector
on the upper row is video input,
and the connector on the lower
row is video output.

DIP SW

P18

Earth terminal

Connect an earth wire to this

Remote

Remote control connector.

TC

Time-code I/O connectors. The
connector on the upper row is
TC input, and one on the lower
row is TC output.

LOCKED

DV1 (6-pin)

Use a DV cable to connect the ADVC700
to a DV device or a PC. (Bus power is not
supplied.)

terminal

DV1

, if necessary.

DV2

REF

Input connectors receiving sync
signal. The LED lights red when
sync signal input is detected. The
REF connector has through output.
If a cable is not connected to the
output connector, it has a 75
automatic termination.

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.

DV2 (4-pin)

Use a DV cable to connect the ADVC700
to a DV device or a PC.

DC-IN 12V

Connect the provided AC
adapter here.

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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

Update Mode

Video Format

PAL/SECAM

(When SW3 is set to ON)

NTSC Setup Level

(When SW3 is set to OFF)

• SW1: PHY Speed

Designates the PHY speed.

OFF: S400 ON: S200

• SW2: Update Mode

Used to update the internal software.
(Set this switch to the OFF position for normal operations.)

OFF: Normal ON: Update

• SW3: Video Format

Designates the video signal format.

* Enabled only when the setting in the menu option “107 video standard” is “set by DIP switch”.

OFF: NTSC ON: PAL

• SW4: PAL/SECAM (When SW3 is set to ON)

* Enabled only when the setting in the menu option “107 video standard” is “set by DIP switch”.

OFF: PAL ON: SECAM

S400

Normal

NTSC

PAL

0 IRE

S200

Update

PAL

SECAM

7.5 IRE

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: NTSC Setup Level (When SW3 is set to OFF)

* Enabled only when the setting in the menu option “107 video standard” is “set by DIP switch”.

OFF: 0 IRE ON: 7.5 IRE

CAUTION

Make sure to turn off the power of ADVC700 unit before making any changes for DIP
switch settings.

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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.

Main screen 1

This screen shows the current status of the operation.

• ANALOG  DV mode

1. Video input

Displays the video source.

2. Audio format

Displays the audio status.

S VIDEO 48k BAL.
PLAY 00:00:00;00

3. 9-pin remote control deck status

Displays the status of the remote control deck.

1. Video input

COMPONENT .............Signal from the component connector is input.

S VIDEO .....................Signal from the S-Video connector is input.

COMPOSITE ...............Signal from the composite connector is input.

2. Audio format

48k BAL. .....................Converts the input Balanced audio signal to 48kHz, 16 bit audio.

48k UNBAL. ................Converts the input Unbalanced audio signal to 48kHz, 16 bit audio.

32k BAL. .....................Converts the input Balanced audio signal to 32kHz, 12 bit audio.

32k UNBAL. ................Converts the input Unbalanced audio signal to 32kHz, 12 bit audio.

3. 9-pin remote control deck status

If blank ........................9-pin remote control is not in use.

NoDevice ....................Can’t find deck. Check cable connection.

NoCASETTE ...............No tape in deck.

STOP ..........................Deck is stopped.

PLAY ...........................Deck is playing.

STILL ..........................Deck is paused.

F.FWD .........................Deck is fast-forwarding.

REW ............................Deck is rewinding.

REC .............................Deck is recording.

SHUTTLE ....................Deck is shuttling.

4. Input time code

Displays the time code.

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4. Input time code

00:00:03:22 ................For PAL/NTSC NDF (Non Drop Frame)

00:00:03;22 ................For NTSC DF (Drop Frame)

--:--:--:-- ......................No DV signal output

• DV  ANALOG mode

* A colon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter.

* A semicolon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter.

* Free-run time code is used during built-in color bar output or when time code is

not input.

1. Video input

Displays the video source.

2. Audio format

Displays the audio status.

DVCAM 32k
PLAY 00:00:00;00

3. 9-pin remote control deck status

Displays the status of the remote control deck.

1. Video input

DVCAM ......................DVCAM signal is input.

DV ...............................DV signal is input.

----- ..............................No DV signal detected.

2. Audio format

48k ..............................The DV audio signal input is 48kHz, 16 bit.

44k ..............................The DV audio signal input is 44.1kHz, 16 bit.

32k ..............................The DV audio signal input is 32kHz, 16 or 12 bit.

----- ..............................No DV signal detected.

3. 9-pin remote control deck status

If blank ........................9-pin remote control is not in use.

NoDevice ....................Can’t find deck. Check cable connection.

NoCASETTE ...............No tape in deck.

STOP ..........................Deck is stopped.

PLAY ...........................Deck is playing.

STILL ..........................Deck is paused.

F.FWD .........................Deck is fast-forwarding.

REW ............................Deck is rewinding.

REC .............................Deck is recording.

SHUTTLE ....................Deck is shuttling.

4. Input time code

Displays the time code.

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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 input

* Free-run time code is used during built-in color bar output or when time code is

not input.

Main Screen 2

This screen shows the information on the current settings.

1. External synchronization enabled/disabled

Displays the current setting of the external synchronization.

GENLOCK:enable
REMOTE:enable NTSC

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2. 9-pin remote enabled/disabled

Displays the current setting of the 9-pin remote.

3. Video standard

Displays the current video standard.

1. External synchronization enabled/disabled

disable ........................External synchronization function is disabled.

enable .........................External synchronization function is enabled.

advanced ....................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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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

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VIDEOin ......................Analog input signal specified by “001 video input“ can’t be detected

during Analog  DV mode. If “104 DVout auto-mute” is set to off, error
will not occur even when no analog input signal can’t be detected.

* When “601 SG output” is set to ON, this message will not be displayed.

REFin ..........................Sync signal from the REF input connector can’t be locked, while

“401 ext. sync” is set to “enable” or “advanced” during Analog  DV
mode.

* When “601 SG output” is set to ON, this message will not be displayed.

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2 Connecting devices

2-1. Connecting ADVC700 unit

Connect the ADVC700 unit to your system. The diagram below illustrates the typical connection
of the ADVC700.

• Standard (Connection to a VCR with component connectors and a PC)

Speaker

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VCR

S-video connector

COMPONENT video
connection connector

Monitor

REMOTE connector

LOCKED

IEEE 1394 connector

Display

DV1

DV2

PC

NOTES

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 IEEE­1394 connector.

CAUTION

When connecting a PC to the ADVC700 unit, make sure that the PC’s power is turned
off.

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• System integrated

VCR

Video switcher

Sync signal generator

Sync signal

LOCKED

DV1

DV2

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Speaker

Monitor

Display

PC

NOTES

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 IEEE­1394 connector.

CAUTION

When connecting a PC to the ADVC700 unit, make sure that the PC’s power is turned
off.

2-2. Importing analog data to your PC

Import the material of the tape on VCR into a PC.

PC

(IEEE 1394 connector)

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Display

When entering the data

via DV editing software

Press the [Mode] switch on the front panel of the ADVC700 to switch the mode to the

1

[ANALOG  DV].

Digital

Analog

ADVC700

Monitor

Analog

Analog

VCR

Speaker

Press

Capture the data by using DV editing software.

2

* For the operational procedure of the DV editing software, refer to the instruction manual provided with

your DV editing software.

Light

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2-3. Recording PC-edited data onto a tape with VCR

Output the DV data from a PC and record it with a VCR.

PC

(IEEE 1394 connector)

Display

When outputting via

the DV editing software

Press the [Mode] switch on the front panel of the ADVC700 to switch the mode to the

1

[DV  ANALOG].

Digital

Analog

ADVC700

Monitor

Analog

Analog

VCR

Speaker

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Press

Use the DV editing software to output your data.

2

* For the operational procedure of the DV editing software, refer to the instruction manual provided with

your DV editing software.

Use the VCR to record the data on tape.

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Light

3 Setting menu

3-1. Menu operations

Press the Select dial, or MENU switch to go to the setting menu screen.

1

Press

Turn the Select dial to choose the menu item to set.

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001 video input
component

Setting menu is displayed on LCD

101 video input adj.
>>>

Turn Choose the menu item

Turn the Select dial clockwise to proceed the setting menus.

Turn

Turn the Select dial counterclockwise to go back the setting menus.

Turn

001 video input
component

002 audio input
balanced

101 video input adj.
>>>

001 video input
component

002 audio input
balanced

101 video input adj.
>>>

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Press the Select dial to have the item chosen, and turn the Select dial to change its

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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
S video

Press

001 video input
component

Blinks

Turn

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The setting has been changed

Press

* Press the MENU switch if you want to cancel the setting.

TIP

The “>>>“displayed in a menu item indicates that the menu item has sub-menus.

101 video input adj.
>>>

Press the MENU switch to return to the main menu.

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000 - 099 Analog AV input settings

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Analog video input setting -------------------------------------------

Analog audio input setting -------------------------------------------

100 - 199 Video input/output settings

Video input adjustment settings -----------------------------------

Video output adjustment settings ---------------------------------

Video output auto-off settings --------------------------------------

DV output auto-off setting -------------------------------------------

DV output aspect ratio settings -------------------------------------

S-Video output aspect ratio setting -------------------------------

Video standard settings -----------------------------------------------

DV out frame synchronizer setting --------------------------------

200 - 299 Audio input/output settings

DV audio encode setting ---------------------------------------------

Balanced audio headroom (Reference level) -------------------

Balanced audio input/output level ---------------------------------

001 video input ------------ 31

002 audio input ----------- 31

101 video input adj. ------- 32

102 video output adj ----- 35

103 Vout auto-off --------- 36

104 DVout auto-mute ---- 36

105 DV aspect info ------- 37

106 Sout aspect info ----- 38

107 video standard ------- 38

108 DVout frame sync --- 39

201 DV audio encode ----- 39

202 audio headroom ------ 40

203 audio level ------------ 41

400 - 499 External synchronization settings

External synchronization ---------------------------------------------

External synchronization configuration --------------------------

Audio out delay setting -----------------------------------------------

500 - 599 9-pin remote control settings

9-pin remote control setting -----------------------------------------

401 ext. sync -------------- 42

402 ext. sync conf. ------- 42

403 audio out delay ------- 43

501 9P remote ------------ 43

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600 - 699 Signal generator output settings

Color bar output ---------------------------------------------------------

SG audio level -----------------------------------------------------------

700 - 799 Other detailed settings

IEEE1394 clock adjustment ------------------------------------------

Local switch disable ----------------------------------------------------

Cycle master enable/disable -----------------------------------------

Resample filter setting -------------------------------------------------

AV/C transaction setting ----------------------------------------------

Maximum data rate ----------------------------------------------------

900 - 999 System settings

Save settings -------------------------------------------------------------

Restore settings (Default settings) ---------------------------------

System version ----------------------------------------------------------

601 SG output ------------ 43

602 SG audio level -------- 44

701 1394 clock adj. ------ 44

702 local disable ---------- 45

703 cycle master --------- 45

704 resample filter ------- 46

705 AV/C transaction ---- 46

706 data rate cap. ------- 47

901 save settings -------- 47

902 restore settings ---- 48

903 system version ------ 49

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001 video input

Analog video input setting

LCD display

001 video input
component

001 video input
S video

001 video input
composite

002 audio input

Analog audio input setting

LCD display

Specifies the input video source to be used in
Analog  DV mode (DV encoding).

Inputs signal from the Component connectors.
(Factory default)

Inputs signal from the S-Video connector.

Inputs signal from the Composite connector.

Specifies the input audio source to be used in
Analog  DV mode (DV encoding).

002 audio input
balanced

002 audio input
unbalanced

Inputs signal from the Balanced audio connectors.
(Factory default)

Inputs signal from the Unbalanced audio connectors.

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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

101 video input adj.
>>>

brightness
512

contrast
128

hue
128

saturation
128

sharpness
128

component level
Betacam

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Adjusts brightness of image. The smaller the value is, the darker the
image is; the larger, the brighter.
Set specified numerical value between 0 and 1023.
(Factory default: 512)

Adjusts contrast of image. The smaller the value is, the weaker the
contrast is; the larger, the stronger.
Set specified numerical value between 0 and 255.
(Factory default: 128)

Adjusts hue of image. Taking yellow as an example, the smaller the
value is, the closer to red; the larger, the closer to green.
Set specified numerical value between 0 and 255.
(Factory default: 128)

Adjusts color strength. The smaller the value is, the lighter the color
is; the larger, the darker. You can reproduce complete gray-scale
with minimum value 0 (zero).
Set specified numerical value between 0 and 255.
(Factory default: For composite/S video)
NTSC 0 IRE: 128 7.5 IRE: 138 PAL: 128 SECAM: 128
(Factory default: For component)
NTSC Betacam 0 IRE: 148 7.5 IRE: 160
PAL: 213 SECAM: 213

Adjusts sharpness of image outline. The smaller the value is, the
more blur image outline is; the larger, the sharper.
Set specified numerical value between 0 and 255.
(Factory default: 128)

Specifies the component level (NTSC/component only)

Betacam

SMPTE

Sets Betacam (Factory default)

Sets SMPTE.

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3D visual processing
none

2D luma NR
none

2D chroma NR
none

black gain
none

B adaptation level
level 1

black threshold
0

Set the effects for 3D noise reduction and 3D video processing.
(NTSC only) (Available only to Composite or S-video)

none

3D Y/C

3D NR(low)

3D NR(middle)

3D NR(high)

Eliminates the noise on the luminance component by non-linear
noise extract filter.

none

low

middle

high

Eliminates the noise on the color component by non-linear noise
extract filter.

none

low

middle

high

Strengthens the gain in low luminance area toward luminance
signal. As the setting becomes stronger, black gain becomes more
emphasized.
When set to [none], the "B adaptation level", "black threshold" settings
will be invalid.

none

low

middle

high

Sets the adjustment volume for black expansion. As the adjustment
volume is larger, black gain becomes more emphasized.

level 1

level 2 4

Specifies the luminance level to enhance black element. The higher
the value the more bright the luminance level will be.
Set specified numerical value between 0 and 255.
(Factory default: 0)

Disables the 3D noise reduction.
(Factory default)

Enables 3D Y/C (composite only)

Enables low 3D noise reduction filter.

Enables medium 3D noise reduction filter.

Enables high 3D noise reduction filter.

Disables the 2D luminance noise extract.
(Factory default)

Enables low 2D noise extract filter.

Enables medium 2D noise extract filter.

Enables high 2D noise extract filter.

Disables the 2D chrominance noise extract.
(Factory default)

Enables low 2D noise extract filter.

Enables medium 2D noise extract filter.

Enables high 2D noise extract filter.

Disables the black gain. (Factory default)

Enables low black gain filter.

Enables medium black gain filter.

Enables high black gain filter.

(Factory default)

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white gain
none

W adaptation level
level 1

white threshold
255

H outline enhance
none

V outline enhance
none

Strengthens the gain in high luminance area toward luminance signal.
This option improves the gradation reproducibility for damaged area
seen as white due to high luminance.
When set to [none], the "W adaptation level", "white threshold" settings
will be invalid.

none

low

middle

high

Sets the adjustment volume for white gain limit. As the limit volume is
larger, white gain will be adjusted to lower.

level 1

level 2 4

Sets to which level of luminance (brightness) white gain will be
adjusted lower. The level will be set darker as you set a larger value.
(Factory default: 255)

Sets the outline adjustment for horizontal direction (edge of vertical line).

none

low

middle

high

Sets the outline adjustment for vertical direction (edge of horizontal line).

none

low

middle

high

Disables the white gain. (Factory default)

Enables low white gain filter.

Enables medium white gain filter.

Enables high white gain filter.

(Factory default)

Disables horizontal outline enhance.
(Factory default)

Enables low horizontal outline enhance.

Enables medium horizontal outline enhance.

Enables high horizontal outline enhance.

Disables vertical outline enhance.
(Factory default)

Enables low vertical outline enhance.

Enables medium vertical outline enhance.

Enables high vertical outline enhance.

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102 video output adj

Video output adjustment settings

LCD display

102 video output adj
>>>

component level
Betacam

composite/S gain
0

component gain
0

Specifies the component level (NTSC only).

Betacam

SMPTE

Adjusts the composite/S gain.
Set specified numerical value between -32 and 32.
(Factory default: 0)

Adjusts the component gain.
Set specified numerical value between -32 and 32.
(Factory default: 0)

Adjusts settings on output video.

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Specifies the component level to Betacam.
(Factory default)

Specifies the component level to SMPTE.

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103 Vout auto-off

Video output auto-off settings

LCD display

103 Vout auto-off
>>>

composite
output

S video
output

component
output

Specifies the output connector that automatically
stops the video output in ANALOG  DV mode
(DV encoding).
When the external sync signal is not used, set
this option to [auto-off] to prevent a looped
connection with a connected device.

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Specifies the composite output setting.

output

auto-off

Specifies the S-Video output setting.

output

auto-off

Specifies the component output setting.

output

auto-off

Does not stop outputting video signal.
(Factory default)

Stops outputting video signal.

Does not stop outputting video signal.
(Factory default)

Stops outputting video signal.

Does not stop outputting video signal.
(Factory default)

Stops outputting video signal.

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104 DVout auto-mute

DV output auto-off setting

LCD display

104 DVout auto-mute
off

104 DVout auto-mute
no video signal

Does not stop DV stream.

Stops DV stream automatically. When video is not input.
(Factory default)

Select the conditions where ADVC700
automatically stops the DV output in ANALOG 
DV mode (DV encoding).

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105 DV aspect info

DV output aspect ratio settings

LCD display

For NTSC

105 DV aspect info
4:3

105 DV aspect info
16:9(letter box)

105 DV aspect info
16:9(squeeze)

For PAL/SECAM

105 DV aspect info
4:3

105 DV aspect info
16:9(letter box)

105 DV aspect info
16:9(anamorphic)

Sets the DV stream in 4:3 aspect ratio.
(Factory default)

Sets the DV stream in 16:9 aspect ratio (letter box).

Sets the DV stream in 16:9 aspect ratio (squeeze).

Sets the DV stream in 4:3 aspect ratio.
(Factory default)

Sets the DV stream in 16:9 aspect ratio (letter box).

Sets the DV stream in 16:9 aspect ratio (anamorphic).

Specifies the aspect ratio for the DV stream that
ADVC700 outputs in ANALOG  DV mode (DV
encoding).

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106 Sout aspect info

S-Video output aspect ratio setting

LCD display

106 Sout aspect info
4:3

106 Sout aspect info
16:9(letter box)

106 Sout aspect info
16:9

Sets the S-Video in 4:3 aspect ratio.
(Factory default)

Sets the S-Video in 16:9 aspect ratio (letter box).

Sets the S-Video in 16:9 aspect ratio.

107 video standard

Video standard settings

Specifies the aspect ratio for the S-Video that
ADVC700 outputs.

Specifies the video standard. Once you have
changed the video standard settings (or the setup
level), you are prompted to turn the power off to
make the new setting take effect.

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LCD display

107 video standard
>>>

video standard
NTSC(525)/0IRE

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Specifies the video standard.

NTSC(525)/

0IRE

NTSC(525)/

7.5IRE

PAL(625)

SECAM(625)

set by DIP

switch

Sets to NTSC with the setup level of 0 IRE.

Sets to NTSC with the setup level of 7.5 IRE.

Sets to PAL.

Sets to SECAM.

Adopts the setting by the DIP switch on the rear
panel. (Factory default)

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108 DVout frame sync

Enables/Disables the frame synchronizer on the
output DV stream.

DV out frame synchronizer setting

LCD display

108 DVout frame sync
disable

108 DVout frame sync
enable

* Regardless of this setting, the synchronizer takes effect on the output analog video.
* This option is invalid if “501 9P remote” is set to enable.

201 DV audio encode

Disables the frame synchronizer.
(Factory default)

Enables the frame synchronizer.

Specifies the DV audio format in ANALOG  DV
mode (DV encoding).

DV audio encode setting

LCD display

201 DV audio encode
48kHz/16bit

Sets to 48kHz, 16bit.
(Factory default)

201 DV audio encode
32kHz/12bit

Sets to 32kHz, 12bit.

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202 audio headroom

Balanced audio headroom

(Reference level)

LCD display

202 audio headroom
>>>

in headroom ch 1
16dB

in headroom ch 2
16dB

out headroom ch 1
16dB

out headroom ch 2
16dB

Specifies the input headroom of CH 1.

16 dB

18 dB

20 dB

Specifies the input headroom of CH 2.

16 dB

18 dB

20 dB

Specifies the output headroom of CH 1.

16 dB

18 dB

20 dB

Specifies the output headroom of CH 2.

16 dB

18 dB

20 dB

Specifies the input/output headroom of the
Balanced audio (XLR).

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Sets to 16dB.

Sets to 18dB. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM)

Sets to 20dB. (Factory default for NTSC)

Sets to 16dB.

Sets to 18dB. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM)

Sets to 20dB. (Factory default for NTSC)

Sets to 16dB.

Sets to 18dB. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM)

Sets to 20dB. (Factory default for NTSC)

Sets to 16dB.

Sets to 18dB. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM)

Sets to 20dB. (Factory default for NTSC)

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203 audio level

Balanced audio input/output level

LCD display

203 audio level
>>>

input level ch 1
+4 dBm

input level ch 2
+4 dBm

output level ch 1
+4 dBm

output level ch 2
+4 dBm

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

Specifies the input level of the balanced audio CH 1.

+4 dBm

0 dBm

Specifies the input level of the balanced audio CH 2.

+4 dBm

0 dBm

Specifies the output level of the balanced audio CH 1.

+4 dBm

0 dBm

Specifies the output level of the balanced audio CH 2.

+4 dBm

0 dBm

Specifies the input/output level of the Balanced
audio (XLR).

sub-menu

Sets to +4 dBm. (Factory default)

Sets to 0 dBm.

Sets to +4 dBm. (Factory default)

Sets to 0 dBm.

Sets to +4 dBm. (Factory default)

Sets to 0 dBm.

Sets to +4 dBm. (Factory default)

Sets to 0 dBm.

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401 ext. sync

Enables/Disables the external sync operation in
ANALOG  DV mode (DV Encoding).

External synchronization

LCD display

401 ext. sync
disable

401 ext. sync
enable

401 ext. sync
advanced

* This function is only available in DV  ANALOG mode (DV decoding). The “advanced” setting is only available

when 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.

Disables the external sync operation.
(Factory default)

Enables the external sync operation.

Enables the external sync operation as "perfect sync mode".

Sets the amount (in unit of 37 nanoseconds) to
increase/decrease the ADVC700 video output

External synchronization

configuration

delay (system phase) relative to the external sync
input.

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LCD display

402 ext. sync conf.
0

Set specified numerical value between -1024 and 1023.
(Factory default: 0)

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403 audio out delay

Audio out delay setting

LCD display

403 audio out delay
0 msec

Set specified numerical value between -100 and 100 msec.
(Factory default: 0)

501 9P remote

9-pin remote control setting

LCD display

501 9P remote
disable

501 9P remote
enable

Disables the deck control from the remote connector.
(Factory default)

Enables the deck control from the remote connector.

Sets the amount (in unit of milliseconds) to
increase/decrease the ADVC700 audio output
delay relative to the video output, when the
external sync is enabled.

Enables/Disables the deck control from the 9-pin
remote controller.

601 SG output

Selects the color bar output mode.

Color bar output

LCD display

601 SG output
off

601 SG output
on

* External synchronization function cannot be used.
Free-run time-code is output.

Does not output color bar.
(Factory default)

Outputs color bar.

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602 SG audio level

SG audio level

LCD display

602 SG audio level

-18 dB FS

602 SG audio level

-20 dB FS

701 1394 clock adj.

IEEE1394 clock adjustment

LCD display

701 1394 clock adj.
127

Selects the testing audio signal of 1kHz in color
bar output mode.

Sets to -18 dB FS. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM)

Sets to -20 dB FS. (Factory default for NTSC)

Sets the IEEE1394 system clock.

Normally keep the same setting (127) to the factory default.
(Factory default: 127)

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702 local disable

Local switch disable

LCD display

702 local disable
off

702 local disable
on

702 local disable
auto

702 local disable
off(PB mode)

703 cycle master

Cycle master enable/disable

Enables/Disables the MODE switch.

Permits operation by the MODE switch.
(Factory default)

Prohibits operation by the MODE switch.

Prohibits operation by the MODE switch, only when the deck control
by 9-pin remote connector is enabled.

Permits operation by the MODE switch, with the switching by AV/C
command prohibited.

Enables/Disables cycle master acquisition.
If you connect ADVC700/ADVC1000 units each
other using IEEE1394 cable, set this option to
OFF.

LCD display

703 cycle master
off

703 cycle master
on

* If this menu is set to Off, external sync of the “perfect sync mode” does not work.

Does not acquire cycle master.

Acquires cycle master.
(Factory default)

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704 resample filter

Resample filter setting

LCD display

704 resample filter
normal

704 resample filter
sharp 1

704 resample filter
sharp 2

Sets normal modulus.
(Factory default)

Sets modulus that emphasizes anti-alias.

Sets modulus that emphasizes frequency characteristic.

705 AV/C transaction

AV/C transaction setting

LCD display

Select the type of horizontal resampling filter for
Cb/Cr signal.
(NTSC only)

Select the type of AV/C transaction at the time
AV/C command is received.

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705 AV/C transaction
immediate

705 AV/C transaction
deferred

Executes AV/C immediate transaction.
(Factory default)

Sends INTERIM response, and then executes AV/C immediate
transaction.

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706 data rate cap.

Maximum data rate

706 data rate cap.
S100

706 data rate cap.
S200

706 data rate cap.
S400

901 save settings

Selects the maximum communication speed of
the “dr cap” field of “iMPR/oMPR” at the time of
booting and setting change.
Once you have changed this setting, you are
prompted to turn the power off to make the new
setting take effect.

Sets to S100.
(Factory default)

Sets to S200.

Sets to S400.

Saves the current setting to a user area.

Save settings

LCD display

901 save settings
>>>

user 1

user 2

user 3

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Saves the current setting as user 1.

Saves the current setting as user 2.

Saves the current setting as user 3.

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902 restore settings

Restore settings (Default settings)

LCD display

902 restore settings
>>>

user 1

user 2

user 3

factory default

Restores the settings to the ones saved as user 1.

Restores the settings to the ones saved as user 2.

Restores the settings to the ones saved as user 3.

Restores the settings to the factory default.

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
setting take effect.

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

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903 system version

System version

LCD display

903 system version
>>>

uCOM

FPGA

CPLD 1

CPLD 2

unit ID

This item contains sub-menus displaying
firmware version numbers.

Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu.
In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.

sub-menu

Displays uCOM version.

Displays FPGA version.

Displays CPLD 1 version.

Displays CPLD 2 version.

Displays unit ID.

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Appendix

Chapter 3

Appendix

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

* Though the data format is in 4ch, only the two main channels can be

input, with the two sub channels muted.

48kHz 16bit 2ch

Analog video Input BNC (Composite) x 1

S-video x 1

BNC (Component x 1 set)

Output BNC (Composite) x 1

S-video x 1

BNC (Component x 1 set)

Analog audio Input(Balanced) XLR-3-31 x 2

* Input impedance 600

Input(Unbalanced) RCA pin jack (Stereo 1 line)

Output(Balanced) XLR-3-32 x 2

* Load 600 is supported.

Output(Unbalanced) RCA pin jack (Stereo 1 line)

TC input/output LTC input BNC x 1

LTC output BNC x 1

REF IN B.B input

Remote D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1 (RS422A)

Power source External power jack DC12V, 2A

Current consumption +12V 1.7A

Operating temperature

Operating humidity 40% to 80% (No condensation)

Storage temperature

Storage humidity 20% to 80% (No condensation)

Outside dimension (projecting parts not
included)

Weight 2.9kg (rubber foot included. AC adapter, rack-mount bracket not

BNC x 2 (INPUT and LOOP THROUGH, automatic 75 termination)

* Analog output is available in REF sync in DV  ANALOG mode.

Command converter for AV/C  RS422A

10 to 35

-20 to 60

430mm(W) x 44mm(H) x 245mm(D)
Ready for EIA-compliant 19” half rack-mounting

included)

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