The VC-50HD converts from HD-SDI to 50/ 35/ 8 Mbps MPEG-2 TS as well as HDV format (25/19Mbps). The unit also supports conversion from SD-SDI to DV format (25Mbps) and 12/ 9/ 2 Mbps MPEG-2 TS.
*Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.

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• Bi-directional video conversion between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TS/ HDV/ DV
• Portable and Lightweight with High Performance
• HDMI Output for convenient monitoring
• External/Internal Battery Support
• Unprecedented convenience and flexibility

HDMI Output allows fexible and convenient monitoring
The dedicated HDMI Output port provides display and monitoring of both the video and audio* signal. The output can also be used to directly connect to a large display or video projector.
*Audio signal is only available when the source is HD/SD-SDI.

Setup and Control via PC and/or dipswitches
The VC-50HD can be controlled using dedicated PC utility software via USB. This allows setting up direction, codec type, SDI audio channels, etc. Presets can be saved to enable quick and convenient selection via dipswitch settings.

Three different types of power

The VC-50HD supports three different types of power supply: AC power adaptor, AA batteries, and external battery support. The built-in 8AA battery tray can supply seamless failover power should the AC power become disconnected or while changing over external battery packs. Additionally the VC-50HD can accept V-Mount and Gold Mount external batteries systems.

Open up a new world of application opportunities

Capture directly to HDD/SDD using the EDIROL F-1 Video Field Recorder
Combining the VC-50HD with the EDIROL F-1 Video Field Recorder (Version 2.0) enables direct recording at any supported bitrate (up to 50Mbps) to hard-drive or solid state memory. MPEG-2TS 50Mbps enables higher quality video capture than HDV. Alternatively MPEG-2 TS 8Mbps enables around 27 hours of HD video recording when used with the 120GB HDD.

HD-SDI and HDV Bi-directional Video Copy
Bi-directionally convert between high quality, uncompressed HD-SDI and affordable HD format HDV devices. This is an efficient and flexible system for transfer, production and transcoding applications.

Capture directly and edit using your non-linear editing system
Most non-linear video editing systems support HDV as well as 35/50Mbps MPEG-2 TS data files. Enable higher level quality video production with low overhead.

Easy capture or archiving to Blu-ray
Blu-ray/ DVD recorders equipped with IEEE1394 (i.LINK) can record high quality video directly from HD/SD-SDI sources via the VC-50HD. This is ideal for high quality video backup and archiving.

Video Input Format IEEE1394 (i.LINK) HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i MPEG-2TS: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i HD/SD-SDI
(SMPTE 259M-C,
SMPTE 292M) HD-SDI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SMPTE 274M)
720/59.94p, 720/50p (SMPTE 296M) SD-SDI: 487/59.94i, 576/50i (ITU-R BT.656-3,4) Video Output Format IEEE1394 (i.LINK) HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i MPEG-2TS 50/35/8*1 Mbps (HD): 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p

MPEG-2TS 12/9/2*1 Mbps (SD): 480/59.94i, 576/50i

HD/SD-SDI
(SMPTE 259M-C,
SMPTE 292M) HD-SDI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SMPTE 274M)
720/59.94p, 720/50p (SMPTE 296M) SD-SDI: 487/59.94i, 576/50i (ITU-R BT.656-4) HDMI 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i Audio Input IEEE-1394 HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch MPEG-2TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps HD/SD-SDI
Embedded Audio HD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 299M)
SD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 272M-AC) Audio Output IEEE-1394 HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch MPEG-2TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps HD/SD-SDI
Embedded Audio HD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 299M) SD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 272M-C) HDMI Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch Timecode In/Out IEEE-1394 HDV: Conforms to HDV Standard DV: Conforms to IEC 61834-2 MPEG-2TS: Conforms to IEC 13818-2 HD/SD-SDI HD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC) SD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE 266M, SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC) Connectors IEEE1394 Connector (i.LINK) 6-pin Type x 1 Conforms to IEEE1394-1995 HD/SD-SDI Input Connector BNC Type x 1 Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M HD/SD-SDI Output/Thru Output Connector BNC Type x 1 Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M HDMI Output Connector Type A (19-pin) x 1 USB Connector Type B x 1 Conforms to USB1.1 Full Speed DC IN Connector XLR 4-pin Type x 1 DC 9-20V Others Power Supply AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) or External Battery (DC 9-20V)
or HR15/51 x 8 or LR6 (AA) x 8 Max Operation Time about 2 hour (Nickel Metal Hydride Battery)
about 30 min (Alkaline Dry Battery)
about 10 hour (External, IDX Endura10 Li-Ion Battery)
* actual battery life is dependent on system settings. Current Draw 2,000mA Dimensions 114 (W) x 194 (D) x 42 (H) mm, 1-1/2(W) x 7-11/16 (D) x 1-11/16 (H) inches Weight 620 g / 1 lb 6 oz (excluding batteries) Operation Temperature +0 to +40 degrees Celsius, 41 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U),
Conversion cable (AC Adaptor -- XLR 4-pin type connector), AC Power Cord,
Battery Case (for AA type battery x 8), Battery Plate Holder
Mount screw for Battery Plate Holder x 8, Ferrate Core x 8 Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.
*1 Parameter setup can be controlled by dip switch, dedicated utility software, or via the EDIROL F-1 Video Recorder directly (Version 2.0).
The specifications are subject to change without notice.