Overview
High-quality Bidirectional Analog/Digital Video Conversion
Use ADVC110 to connect all analog and digital video cameras, decks and editing systems. ADVC110 is a portable and easy-to-use digital video converter compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers. ADVC110 is the ideal device for capturing and outputting analog video from any FireWire-equipped notebook and desktop computer. There are no drivers to install and ADVC110 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin FireWire cable.
Key Features
- Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment
- Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems
- Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Grass Valley EDIUS, Final Cut Pro®, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Vegas®, iLife®, Ulead MediaStudio® Pro, and Windows® Movie Maker
- Audio-only conversion support
- No need to install drivers or any software applications
- Powered by IEEE 1394 FireWire connector*
- NTSC and PAL compatible
- Color bar reference signal generator
*The ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit (sold separately) is required when connecting ADVC110 to a 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire port.
Intelligent Input/Output
ADVC110's intelligent usability allows for easy setup and connection in any video environment. Front and rear connectors provide analog signal pass-through and ensure that connecting cables is neat and simple.
ADVC110 also features a color bar reference signal generator to further enhance its integration into any video production environment.
Proven DV Codec Technology
At the heart of ADVC110 is the innovative Canopus DV codec chip, providing the industry's best picture quality preservation during analog-to-DV and DV-to-analog conversion.
Locked/Unlocked Audio Support
Other converters can lose audio/video sync when converting longer segments of video. ADVC110 supports locked audio when converting from analog to digital, assuring perfect audio and video synchronization. ADVC110 also allows conversion of analog audio signals only, when needed.
Long Product Life
The broadest video equipment and editing software compatibility ensures ADVC110 provides a long product life and a high return on investment.
Details
Package Contents:
- ADVC110 unit
- 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire cable (6-pin – 6-pin)
- User manual
Technical Specifications:
Video Formats
- NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
- PAL/SECAM: 720x576 @ 25fps
Audio Formats
- 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
- 2-channel 32kHz 12-bit
Digital Video Input/Output
- 1 x 4-pin FireWire (100Mbps)
- 1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps)
Analog Video Input
- 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
- 1 x composite (RCA)
Analog Video Output
- 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
- 1 x composite (RCA)
Analog Audio Input (unbalanced)
Analog Audio Output (unbalanced)
Power Source
- IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack
Power Usage
System Recommendations
Minimum System Requirements:
Note: A video capture card or OHCI FireWire connection is required to capture DV.
Windows PC
- Windows® 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher), Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (requires Service Pack 1 or higher)
- DirectX 8.0 or higher
Mac
Videoguys Notes
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The Canopus ADVC110 has set the standard as the best quality AV/DV converter in the industry. Digital editors at every level and on any platform use it. What sets Canopus DV converters apart from all others is their superior DV CODEC. The CODEC is the actual encoding algorithm used to convert your analog footage to DV and visa versa. Canopus uses the same CODEC in their converters as they do with their state-of-the-art real-time NLE editing solutions.
With the ADVC300 Canopus has answered one of the biggest problems facing DV editors trying to incorporate older VHS/8mm footage into their productions.
Lets face it, the quality of these older VHS tapes is average at best, and the years of sitting on the shelf or in the closet has degraded the video quality further. The ADVC300 has built in digital image enhancement technology that cleans, enhances and stabilizes old analog video. We tested it with some really old footage that wasn't properly white balanced to begin with, and the results were quite impressive. I realize all of the new NLE applications have fantastic color correction tools, but the old adage "Garbage In = Garbage Out "still holds true. Older analog footage doesn't always offer a good enough signal and the AV to DV conversion degrades the image further. This degraded footage often isn't 'strong' enough for even these powerful color correction tools to do the job. With the ADVC300 you can will get the best possible video quality out of your older analog footage.