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Canopus / Grass Valley Professional-quality Bidirectional Analog/Digital Video Conversion ADVC300 IEEE 1394 Interface - Retail
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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
Pros: None. The ADVC300 is old technology.
Cons: In my research I found the Canopus ADVC55 coupled with AV Tool’s AVT-8710 TBC (Time Base Corrector) to be a superior alternative to the ADVC300. The combo set me back $380.00 but from what I read it did a superb job. What sold me on the combo was:
1. The Canopus ADVC55’s good track record, the IEEE 1394 interface (USB just doesn’t cut it for video transfer), its use of native drivers (no proprietary software or drivers required) and the ease of use; you just plug it in with its default settings and it works.
2. The AVT-8710’s good track record, no software or drivers required and its ease of use; you just plug it in with its default settings and it works.
I've converted multiple VHS tapes with this combo without any problems -- it's been plug and play.
Other Thoughts: If you don’t have the need to transfer your edited video back to VHS, S-VHS or Hi8 then the combo may be the answer you’re looking for. There have been more than a few occasions where I’ve experience an audio/video out of sync condition; the ATV-8710 fixes that. The combo connects as follows: VCR -> AVT-8710 -> ADVC55 -> PC. The AVT-8710 only has video input/output which is fine as it’s only the video you pass through it. Before you run out and purchase the combo, please do your own research to ensure it meets your requirements. The best price I was able to find the AVT-8710 was at B&H Photo as Newegg doesn’t sell it.
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Word of caution
Reviewed By: on 12/13/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: less than 1 day
Pros: Known to be a great product and has a very good track record.
Cons: Only supported Windows OS is XP and Win2K.
Other Thoughts: I was hesitant to purchase this product since the supported OS seems to have stopped at XP and Win2K. I emailed Canopus and asked them when their product would be certified for Windows 7. The reply I got back was: “It has not been certified with Windows 7 yet. So far, reports are the hardware works fine but some users have had difficulty with Picture controller.” If you’re running Vista or Win7, the question you need to ask is: “Do I really want to spend over $400.00 on a product that has not been certified since XP or Win2K? If it doesn’t work as advertised you have a very good chance of being on your own. Also keep in mind that if you’re running XP or Win2K, product life may be short as disinterest in certifying a product usually means it’s going to be discontinued or replaced with a newer/different product down the road. I would either wait for a fire sale or certification before purchasing this product.
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Worth Every Penny
Reviewed By: on 2/19/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: This little box sets the standard in video conversion. I transferred about 30 old tapes. No hiccups. Audio & Video never ever out of sync. Transfer one old tape to DVD & it speaks for itself.
Cons: None.
Other Thoughts: I use a professional grade VCR along with it.
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Model
Brand
Canopus / Grass Valley
Model
ADVC300
General
Type
Professional Video Editing
Interface
IEEE 1394
Features
Features
Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment
Converts VHS, S-VHS and Hi8 analog videotapes to DV and back in one simple step
Cleans and enhances analog video input, ideal for preserving aged videotape footage
Capable of capturing and exporting analog video from leading video editing and DVD authoring applications for Windows and Mac OS
Can be used as a stand-alone bidirectional analog / digital video converter without needing a computer
Component video output support, ideal for monitoring video with a broadcast video monitor
2-channel 48kHz 16-bit 2-channel 32kHz 12-bit (input for two channels only)
Ports In
Analog Video Input 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN) 1 x composite (RCA)
Analog Audio Input (unbalanced) 1 x stereo (RCA)
Ports Out
Analog Video Output 1 x component (D1 D-Terminal connector) 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN) 1 x composite (RCA)
Analog Audio Output (unbalanced) 1 x stereo (RCA)
System Requirements
Processor
Pentium III or later G3 or later
Memory
128 MB memory or more
Available Slot
Note: A video capture card or OHCI FireWire connection is required to capture DV. IEEE 1934 FW800 connectors are not supported.
Operating Systems Supported
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or higher) Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or higher) Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or higher) Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate Mac OS X (10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3/10.4.x/10.5/10.6)
Others
CD-ROM for installation of Picture Controller 300 software 4 MB or more of available hard drive space for installation of Picture Controller 300 software DirectX 8.0 or higher
Packaging
Package Contents
ADVC300 unit AC Adapter 1 x FireWire cable (6-pin – 4-pin) Picture Controller Application CD-ROM User Manual
Reviewed By: on 1/18/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
