Grass Valley ADVC-HD50 User Manual [en, fr, de]

User Guide

English

Copyright Regulations

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.

Warranty

Your ADVC-HD50 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, modications 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 tness for a particular purpose.

REMOVAL OF COATING, SCRATCHES, DAMAGES OF CONNECTORS ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY.

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

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 ofce 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 ofce 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 re 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, re 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

re or malfunction. If any anomaly is found, turn off the power of computer and disconnect the cable from

the unit.

English

Do not drop this unit or use this unit in a damaged condition

Do not drop this unit or use this unit with its cover broken. It may result in re or malfunction. In case this

unit is damaged, turn of f the power of computer, disconnect the cable from the unit, and contact your local

Grass Valley ofce or distributor.

Health precautions

In rare cases, ashing 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 who 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.

CAUTION

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

Do not place on an uneven surface

Do not place this unit on an uneven or slanted surface. This may result in injury 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, re 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 connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•

Declaration of conformity

According to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Grass Valley Inc.

Address: 711 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131
Telephone: [phone]
Declares that unit model: ADVC-HD50

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Product Notes

(1) Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this unit is prohibited.

(2) The description and specications 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 prots, 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) HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC).

(11) HDMI, HDMI logo and High Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks

of HDMI Lic ensing LLC. Other product names and related items are tr ademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

About the Documentation

This document is ADVC-HD50 User Guide. 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.

ADVC-HD50

User Guide

February 29,2008

Copyright © 2008 Thomson.

All rights reserved.

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English

1

Introduction

1-1 Verifying package contents

Please verify that the following components are included in the ADVC-HD50

package.

Package Contents



ADVC-HD50



IEEE1394 Firewire cable(6pin-6pin)



Manual



ADVC-HD50 User Guide

•

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1-2 Website

The latest company information is announced at our website.

http://www.canopus.com/

Visit our site to access to the latest drivers, utilities, product manuals (.pdf format),
and FAQs provided there.

1-3 Operating suggestions

The following suggestions apply to ADVC-HD50 usage.

ADVC-HD50 Connections



If the device (PC) connected to your ADVC-HD50 has multiple IEEE1394

ports, it is recommended that only the port connected to the ADVC-HD50 is

used. Populating the other ports may result in a power shortage, causing the

ADVC-HD50 to fail.
In the event that the ADVC-HD50 does not operate due to a power shortage,
use the approved AC adapter (optional).

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English

1-4 Notes regarding usage

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 prots, that arise during practical application of this product.

Operation of this product is not guaranteed for any specific use, on any specific

platform, nor is operation guaranteed in any specic environment.
Please note the following points when using this product to record the copyrighted

works of others (e.g. video and audio recorded in media such as CD, DVD and

videogram, or acquired through radio/TV broadcast or Internet transmission).

Subject to copyright, reproduction or editing of the copyrighted work



may infringe copyright except as such reproduction is intended
for personal or home use. Reproduction and editing requires
permission from the author or the copyright holder through the right
holder, broadcaster, sender, seller or the group of right holders
which is indicated on the recording media or otherwise.
Transfer or transmission, via the Internet or otherwise (inclusive



of incorporation into the user’s own web page), of media in which

copyrighted works of others are reproduced or edited and then xed

without permission, regardless of whether or not compensation is
received, constitutes an infringement of copyright.

Please note that Thomson is not liable for the copyrighted works or



their reproductions, which are created, reproduced or edited by use
of this product.

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2

(1)

Part Names and Functions

2-1 ADVC-HD50 Front Panel

(1) Status LED

Indicates the operation status and the input signal.

Unlit No power.
Red

(Bright)
Red

(Bright, Blinking)
Red

(Dark)
Green

(Bright)
Green

(Bright, Blinking)
Orange

(Bright)
Orange

(Bright, Blinking)

Initializing.

Hardware error is detected. Please contact your local
Grass Valley ofce or distributor.

No HDMI signal detected, or the format is not supported.
Outputting HDV is stopped.

Outputting HDV in 1440x1080/59.94i.

Outputting HDV in 1280x720/59.94p.

Outputting HDV in 1440x1080/50i.

Outputting HDV in 1280x720/50p.

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English

2-2 ADVC-HD50 Rear Panel

(1)

(2) (3) (4)

(1) HDMI port

HDMI input port.

(2) IEEE1394 6pin port

IEEE1394 6pin port. Used to output HDV signal. ADVC-HD50 can operate with

bus power supplied from the device, such as a PC, connected with the supplied

IEEE1394 Firewire cable(6pin-6pin).

(3) Power terminal

Connect the approved AC adapter (optional), if necessary.
*Never connect anything other than an approved AC adapter (optional).

(4) MNT. switch

Used for maintenance only.

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3

Connect a HDMI device .

*HDCP not supported.

Connect a PC or an HDV device.

ADVC-HD50 Connections

3-1 Connections and Preparations

Refer to the diagram below to connect your ADVC-HD50 to each device.

Bus power



If you connect the ADVC-HD50 unit to an IEEE1394 port of your PC with the

supplied IEEE1394 Firewire cable(6pin-6pin), it doesn't need the approved AC
adapter.
If the ADVC-HD50 unit is always connected to your system, it will automatically

be turned on or off, whenever you start up or shut down your PC.
Power to the ADVC-HD50 must be supplied through an approved AC adapter
(optional) if the ADVC-HD50 is connected to the PC or other devices with a

IEEE1394 Firewire cable(6pin-4pin).

NOTE

& 

ADVC-HD50 does not encode video/audio protected with HDCP into HDV.

NOTE

& 

Do not connect anything other than an approved AC adapter (optional).

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English

4

Specications

4-1 ADVC-HD50HardwareSpecications

HDMI input
format

Video

Audio

Video encode
HDV

encode
AC adapter (optional) AC100-240V (50/60Hz) DC 5V 3A
Power Usage 8W
Operating Temperature 5-40°C *7

Dimensions

Weight 400g approximately
Classications CE, FCC ClassB, C-Tick, RoHS(EU,China,Korea)

*1 The accuracy of the video signal encoded to HDV is 8bit.

*2 Encoded HDV video will be: 720x480/59.94p,640x480/60p will be placed at the center of 1280x720/

59.94p, and 720x576/50p will be placed at the center of 1280x720/50p, surrounded by black bars.
*3 HDCP video/audio can not be encoded into HDV.
*4 If multiple devices are connected and used which operate with bus power on a PC, use an approved AC

adapter (optional). Otherwise ADVC-HD50 may not operate properly.

*5 Only ch1/ch2 will be encoded into HDV. ADVC-HD50 does not have the function to select audio signal

channels. While the interface supports the signal between 16 and 24 bit, the accuracy of the encoded
HDV audio signal is 16 bit.

*6 Specied automatically by the HDMI input. ADVC-HD50 does NOT cross-convert between 1080i and

720p.

*7 No condensation.

HDMI input HDMITM Connector x 1

HDV output

HDMI input LPCM, 16 - 24bit, 32 - 192kHz, Stereo *5
HDV output Stereo MPEG1 Audio Layer2 384kbps

HDV encode

1920x1080/59.94i 1280x720/59.94p
1920x1080/50i 1280x720/50p *1
(720x480/59.94p, 640x480/60p, 720x576/50p) *2

HDCP not supported) *3

(

IEEE1394 6pin x 1 (Bus power supported) *4
IEC61883-4 (MPEG-TS)

720p...1280x720/59.94p,1280x720/50p
1080i...1440x1080/59.94i,1440x1080/50i *6

153(W)x153(D)x23(H) mm approximately
(projecting parts not included)

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日本語

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