Grass Valley -Canopus- ADVC-3000

The Ultimate Standard Definition Video ConverterOffering the widest video device connectivity options in any ADVC product to date, Grass Valley ADVC3000, engineered by Canopus, provides instant, high-quality bidirectional video conversion between analogue and digital equipment. Combining and enhancing the features of both the ADVC700 and ADVC1000 Video Editing/Converters, ADVC3000 can convert between analogue and DV, DV and SD-SDI, and analogue and SD-SDI. Whether you need to convert YUV component video to uncompressed SDI, DV to Y/C S-Video, or simply to de-embed and re-embed audio from a digital video stream, ADVC3000 is designed to meet the conversion requirements of broadcasters, cable operators, video professionals and post-production.Key Features:Connects to all standard definition (SD) video cameras, Video Editing/Decks and editing systemsBidirectional conversion between analogue and DV, analogue and SD-SDI, and DV and SD-SDIUncompressed 4:2:2 video processing between component and SDISignal generator feature (black burst signal)Converts DV device control signals to RS422 for professional VTR controlCanopus PerfectSync technology eliminates signal disturbances, frame skips and duplications for perfect conversion of every frameCompatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Grass Valley EDIUS, Final Cut Pro, Avid Xpress, Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro and moreIndustry-standard digital I/O including SDI, DV and digital audio (AES/EBU)YUV component, S-Video and composite video I/OXLR balanced and RCA unbalanced audio I/OReference input and LTC time code I/OTwo RS-422 control channelsColor bar/1kHz test signal outputEIA 19 inch rack mount size (2U)Perfect Signal Synchronization: PerfectSync(patent pending)ADVC3000 not only incorporates the same video conversion technology present in the entire ADVC family of products, providing excellent reproduction of the source video footage, but also features PerfectSync technology. PerfectSync controls and synchronizes the transfer rate of IEEE 1394 communication with an external reference signal. This prevents skipped and duplicate frames and produces perfect conversion of all frames during analogue/DV and SDI/DV conversion.Many of the current DV Video Editing/Converters adjust the output by skipping and/or duplicating frames in order to synchronize the DV signal to an external sync signal's frame frequency. In these Video Editing/Converters, there is no guarantee that all input frames will output to DV accurately without frame repetition and/or frame drops. Since ADVC3000 is primarily designed for studio environments, frame accuracy is essential for accurate offline/online editing. With PerfectSync, this is assured.VTR Control by AV/C-RS422 ConversionADVC3000 converts DV device control signals to RS422, to control an external VTR. Such control makes it possible to take in data from up to two professional VTRs, such as Digital Betacam, from any standard DV editing Video Editing/Software that features DV device control.Professional Video System InputReference input and LTC input/output can be utilized to create a professional video editing system with editors or Video Editing/Switchers.Reference InputLTC input/outputReciprocal TC conversions (LTC, DVITC, DV)Frame accurate timecode conversion for LTC/DVITC/RS-422 to DV outputDVITC line setting /automatic line detectionComprehensive Audio FunctionalityADVC3000 can pass through or embed up to four channels of audio through the SDI output, making it possible to transfer professional level video/audio signals and connect to long distance transmission systems. ADVC3000 can also de-embed the audio from SDI input out to AES/EBU terminals, to support multi-channel audio operation with a professional audio mixer.Other audio control features include individual digital audio peak meters, individual analogue audio level knobs, balanced audio input/output headroom/level/600ohm termination, down-mixed two-channel output for audio monitoring, and the ability to combine video and audio from two difference sources and output to a single DV stream, complete with audio delay adjustment.Analogue Video Input FilteringADVC3000 also features built-in analogue filtering technology to improve the quality of analogue video input during conversion. Filtering options include 3D Y/C separation, 3D noise reduction, 2D Y and 2D C noise reduction, black/white gain adjust and horizontal/vertical outline enhancement.NTSC onlyProven DV Codec TechnologyAt the heart of ADVC3000 is the innovative Canopus DV codec chip, providing the industry's highest picture quality preservation during analogue-to-DV conversion, and locked audio support for perfect audio and video synchronization at all times.Advanced UsabilityADVC3000 is quickly configurable. The front-side dial and LCD display feature controls for Video and Audio I/O selection, aspect ratio, audio sample rates, audio delay, reference sync, RS422 control, color bar output, PerfectSync adjustments and more.ADVC3000 can operate as a stand-alone device not requiring a computer, while keeping any preprogrammed settings.