Grass Valley ADVC HD50

 
Grass Valley ADVC HD50 HDMI video to HDV Converter

The ADVC-HD50 converter from Grass Valley lets you instantly convert uncompressed HD video and audio from HDMI devices to the HDV format!  Simply connect it to your computer via IEEE 1394 FireWire and use your choice of nonlinear editor. No drivers or software needed for set up, compatible with both PC- and Mac-based editors.

The ADVC-HD50 converts any uncompressed HDMI source, such as an AVCHD camcorder, to the HDV format for easier editing. The HDV format reduces the need for a high-performance system or costly hard disk drive storage configurations to work with uncompressed HD video. The converter may also be used to convert non-HDCP protected video from other HDMI sources, such as game consoles and set-top boxes.

Providing affordable HD flexibility, the ADVC-HD50 converter is ideal for:

• Anyone creating video productions from HDMI sources, with limited resources and/or hardware
• Gamers and 3D graphics artists seeking to capture from HDMI sources
• Universities and corporate training facilities - can be used as a live input for Grass Valley MediaEdge
• Laptops and desktops that need to bring in HDMI without the internal hardware to support the input

Key Features:

• Connects HDMI*-equipped video equipment to FireWire (IEEE 1394)-equipped computers and devices for video editing
• Converts 1280x720 HDMI to 1280x720 HDV, and 1920x1080 to 1440x1080 HDV
• Compatible with Macs and Windows PCs
• Compatible with all leading video editing software
• Converts analog (RCA, S-VHS) to DV video format
• No need to install drivers or any software applications 
• Powered by IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector** 
• NTSC and PAL compatible 
  * HDCP not supported
  ** Computer having 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire connector requires a power adapter
  (sold separately)

What's in the  box:

• ADVC-HD50 unit
• 1 x FireWire cable (6-pin – 6-pin)
• User Manual

ADVC-HD50 Technical Specs:

Digital Video/Audio Input

• 1 x HDMI™ Connector (HDCP not supported)

Digital Video/Audio Output^†

• 1 x 6-pin FireWire
† Note: A video capture card or OHCI FireWire connection is required to capture DV. IEEE 1934 FW800 connectors are not supported.

Supported Video Input Resolutions

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

Supported Audio Input Formats

• LPCM 2ch at 16-24bit, 32/44.1/48kHz³

Video Output Formats⁴

• HDV Mode-1 (720p): 1280x720/59.94p, 1280x720/50p
• HDV Mode-2 (1080i): 1440x1080/59.94i, 1440x1080/50i
• IEC61883-4 MPEG Transport Stream

Audio Output Format

• Stereo MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 384kbps (multiplexed)

Power Source

• IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack

Power Usage

• 8W

Unit Dimensions

• Width 152mm x Depth 153mm x Height 23mm

Warranty

• Canopus/Grass Valley One-year parts and labor limited warranty

• Sony: HDR-HC7, HDR-SR1, HDR-UX1, HVR-V1J, HVR-M25J, HDR-HC9E, HDR-Z7J
• Panasonic: HDR-SD3 (HDC-SD3-S), HDC-DX1-S

• Gefen: Component Audio to HDMI Adapter
• Kurotoshiko: RH2600PRO-E256HW

• Blackmagic Design: Intensity Pro capture card
• Panasonic: DMR-BW200 Blu-ray Disc player

HDV Input Devices
Cameras / Decks

• Sony: HVR-M25J, HVR-Z7J, HDR-HC7

• Windows XP SP2: EDIUS Pro/EDIUS Broadcast v4.60, Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0
• Windows Vista: Windows Movie Maker
• Windows Vista SP1: EDIUS Neo, Windows Movie Maker (ver 6.0.6000.16386)

• Mac OS X (10.4.3, 10.5.2): iMovie 6.0.3, Apple Final Cut Pro 5, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0

• Grass Valley HDCS7000 Video Distribution Unit