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HDMI Interface
1 x HDMI Connector

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Model

Brand: Canopus / Grass Valley

Model: ADVC-HD50

General

Type: Professional Video Devices

Interface: HDMI

Mac Compatible: Yes

Features

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 Windows and Macintosh operating system-based HDV editors
No need to install drivers or any software applications
Powered by FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector
NTSC- and PAL-compatible

* HDCP not supported

Specifications

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

Audio: Supported Audio Input Formats:
LPCM 2ch at 16-24 bit, 32/44.1/48 kHz

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

Ports In: 1 x HDMI Connector

Ports Out: 1 x 6-pin FireWire

Specifications: Supported Video Input Resolutions:
1920x1080 (59.94i, 50i), 1280x720 (59.94p, 50p)
720x480 (59.94p), 720x576 (50p), 640x480 (60p)

System Requirements

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: DirectX 8.0 or higher

Packaging

Package Contents: ADVC-HD50 converter unit
User manual
1 x FireWire cable (6-pin - 6-pin)

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 1 year limited

Labor: 1 year limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year

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247phil 11/1/2010 5:08:51 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 4/5Great!... When it works... Pros: - Excellent Video Quality - Easy setup - Can be bus-powered if needed - Seems to be HDCP compatible - Captures both Audio and Video Cons: Only one big one: For MAC users, if you have a newer, Intel-based Mac that only has a FireWire800 port (also known as 1394b), you will have to try a bunch of different 6-pin to 9-pin firewire cables until you find one that CONSISTENTLY works with this product. I have contacted Grass Valley about this issue, and although they DO KNOW about the issue, they will take the easy way out and tell you that the product was never specifically stated to work with FW800. In my opinion, a gross slap-in-the-face for anyone that spends over $500 for "Pro" hardware. Other Thoughts: GV has suggested to me that Belkin cables will work fine with the ADVC-HD50. I have not found that to be the case. I have found one "generic" cable that works all the time... but there is no manufacturer markings on the cable that I can share... (sorry) :( When this device is working though, it's wonderful. It converts HDMI to a standard HDV signal, and behaves/captures beautifully. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!

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247phil
11/1/2010 5:08:51 PM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 4/5

Rating: 4/5Great!... When it works...

Pros: - Excellent Video Quality
- Easy setup
- Can be bus-powered if needed
- Seems to be HDCP compatible
- Captures both Audio and Video

Cons: Only one big one: For MAC users, if you have a newer, Intel-based Mac that only has a FireWire800 port (also known as 1394b), you will have to try a bunch of different 6-pin to 9-pin firewire cables until you find one that CONSISTENTLY works with this product. I have contacted Grass Valley about this issue, and although they DO KNOW about the issue, they will take the easy way out and tell you that the product was never specifically stated to work with FW800. In my opinion, a gross slap-in-the-face for anyone that spends over $500 for "Pro" hardware.

Other Thoughts: GV has suggested to me that Belkin cables will work fine with the ADVC-HD50. I have not found that to be the case. I have found one "generic" cable that works all the time... but there is no manufacturer markings on the cable that I can share... (sorry) :(

When this device is working though, it's wonderful. It converts HDMI to a standard HDV signal, and behaves/captures beautifully.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes