User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Copyright Regulations ........................................................................................................... 2 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2 Cautions .................................................................................................................................. 2 FCC Notice .................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter explains about the things to know prior to setting up the ADVC700. Before you start using ADVC700, read this chapter to ensure that you have a trouble-free setup.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 Introduction 1-1. Package contents Please verify that the following items are included in the ADVC700 package. If any of the components are missing, please contact Grass Valley Customer Support. • 1 x ADVC700 unit • 1 x AC adaptor & cable • 1 x DV cable [6 pin - 4 pin] • 2 x Rack-mount brackets • 4 x Attachment screws • 1 x ADVC700 User Manual (This document) 1-2.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 2 Features of ADVC700 • Pursuit of video quality The highly acclaimed Canopus DV Codec functions as the DV Codec chip and performs the core work for analog/DV conversion. This allows for high quality video conversion. • High synchronism: “Locked Audio” The ADVC700 uses a locked audio function to digitize the audio signal by synchronizing it precisely with the speed of the video signal.
Chapter 1 - Introduction • Simple user-friendly menu settings The ADVC700 settings can be altered by using the select dial and the buttons on the front panel. The current setting will display on the LCD. The ADVC700 will also save its most recently used settings when the unit power is turned off, and those settings will automatically restore when the unit is turned back on. (All settings changed with the front panel switches will be recovered.
Chapter 2 Basic Operations This chapter explains the basics of the ADVC700, such as part names, functions, etc.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1 Part names and functions 1-1. ADVC700 front panel The front panel of the ADVC700 unit has the following controllers and indicators. Select dial LCD Displays input/output status and setting menu Turn the Select dial to choose the menu items, and press it to confirm. The menus which don't have sub-menus, can be set only by choosing them. MODE switch P15 POWER switch MODE indicator Turns the power of the ADVC-700 unit on and off.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations • MODE switch Used to switch on the operation mode of the ADVC700. Pressing the switch will activate the Encode operation and Decode operation alternatively. When “ANALOG DV” LED illuminates, ADVC700 converts input analog signal to DV signal (DV Encode). When “DV ANALOG” LED illuminates, it converts input DV signal to analog signal (DV Decode). •STATUS LED Displays the following status. Off:.................... 9-pin remote control is disabled. Lit green: ..........
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1-2. ADVC700 rear panel The rear panel of the ADVC700 has the following connectors. ANALOG AUDIO IN (Balanced input) Input connectors for balanced audio signal. The left connector on the rear panel is CH1, and the right one is CH2. COMPONENT VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO IN (Unbalanced input) LOCKED Input connectors for unbalanced audio signal. The connector on the upper row is CH1, and one on the lower row is CH2. Input and output connectors for component video signal.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations Earth terminal COMPOSITE Connect an earth wire to this terminal, if necessary. Input and output connectors for composite video signal. The connector on the upper row is composite input, and the connector on the lower row is composite output. Remote Remote control connector. TC S-Video LOCKED Input and output connectors for S-Video signal. The connector on the upper row is video input, and the connector on the lower row is video output. Time-code I/O connectors.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1-3. DIP switch settings The rear panel of the ADVC700 unit has the following DIP switches. Default SW3, SW4 settings may differ depending on the place of purchase. PHY SPEED S400 S200 Update Mode Normal Update Video Format NTSC PAL PAL/SECAM PAL SECAM 0 IRE 7.5 IRE (When SW3 is set to ON) NTSC Setup Level (When SW3 is set to OFF) • SW1: PHY Speed Designates the PHY speed. OFF: S400 ON: S200 • SW2: Update Mode Used to update the internal software.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 1-4. LCD screen displays ADVC700 has two main screens and an error status screen. Turn the Select dial to switch between the main screens and the error status screen. Pressing the MENU button displays the setting menu screen. Main screen 1 This screen shows the current status of the operation. • ANALOG DV mode 1. Video input 2. Audio format Displays the video source. Displays the audio status. S VIDEO 48k BAL. PLAY 00:00:00;00 3. 9-pin remote control deck status 4.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 4. Input time code 00:00:03:22 ................For PAL/NTSC NDF (Non Drop Frame) * A colon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter. 00:00:03;22 ................For NTSC DF (Drop Frame) * A semicolon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter. --:--:--:-- ......................No DV signal output * Free-run time code is used during built-in color bar output or when time code is not input. • DV ANALOG mode 1. Video input 2.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 4. Input time code 00:00:03:22 ................For PAL/NTSC NDF (Non Drop Frame) * A colon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter. 00:00:03;22 ................For NTSC DF (Drop Frame) * A semicolon is used between seconds and frames as a delimiter. --:--:--:-- ......................No DV signal input * Free-run time code is used during built-in color bar output or when time code is not input. Main Screen 2 This screen shows the information on the current settings.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations Error status screen This screen shows error messages. • Error is not detected No Error • When error has occurred (When status LED is lit red) not detected: VIDEOin REFin VIDEOin ......................Analog input signal specified by “001 video input“ can’t be detected during Analog DV mode. If “104 DVout auto-mute” is set to off, error will not occur even when no analog input signal can’t be detected.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 2 Connecting devices 2-1. Connecting ADVC700 unit Connect the ADVC700 unit to your system. The diagram below illustrates the typical connection of the ADVC700.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations • System integrated VCR Sync signal generator Sync signal LOCKED Video switcher DV1 DV2 Speaker Monitor Display PC NOTES DV editing software is required to playback or capture video files for use on a PC or to record the file data onto tape. In addition, the PC should be equipped with an IEEE1394 connector. CAUTION When connecting a PC to the ADVC700 unit, make sure that the PC’s power is turned off.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 2-2. Importing analog data to your PC Import the material of the tape on VCR into a PC. PC (IEEE 1394 connector) Digital Display ADVC700 Analog VCR Analog Analog When entering the data via DV editing software Speaker Monitor 1 Press the [Mode] switch on the front panel of the ADVC700 to switch the mode to the [ANALOG DV]. Press 2 Light Capture the data by using DV editing software.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 2-3. Recording PC-edited data onto a tape with VCR Output the DV data from a PC and record it with a VCR. PC (IEEE 1394 connector) Digital Display ADVC700 Analog VCR Analog When outputting via the DV editing software Analog Speaker Monitor 1 Press the [Mode] switch on the front panel of the ADVC700 to switch the mode to the [DV ANALOG]. Press 2 Light Use the DV editing software to output your data.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 3 Setting menu 3-1. Menu operations 1 Press the Select dial, or MENU switch to go to the setting menu screen. 001 video input component Setting menu is displayed on LCD Press 2 Turn the Select dial to choose the menu item to set. 101 video input adj. >>> Turn Choose the menu item Turn the Select dial clockwise to proceed the setting menus. Turn 001 video input component 002 audio input balanced 101 video input adj.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 3 Press the Select dial to have the item chosen, and turn the Select dial to change its setting. If the menu item chosen has a sub-menu, press the Select dial to display the sub-menu to change its setting. 001 video input component Blinks Press Turn 001 video input S video The setting has been changed Press * Press the MENU switch if you want to cancel the setting. TIP The “>>>“displayed in a menu item indicates that the menu item has sub-menus. 101 video input adj.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 3-2. Setting parameters 000 - 099 Analog AV input settings Analog video input setting ------------------------------------------- 001 video input ------------ 31 Analog audio input setting ------------------------------------------- 002 audio input ----------- 31 100 - 199 Video input/output settings Video input adjustment settings ----------------------------------- 101 video input adj.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 600 - 699 Signal generator output settings Color bar output --------------------------------------------------------- 601 SG output ------------ 43 SG audio level ----------------------------------------------------------- 602 SG audio level -------- 44 700 - 799 Other detailed settings IEEE1394 clock adjustment ------------------------------------------ 701 1394 clock adj.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 001 video input Specifies the input video source to be used in Analog DV mode (DV encoding). Analog video input setting LCD display 001 video input component Inputs signal from the Component connectors. (Factory default) 001 video input S video Inputs signal from the S-Video connector. 001 video input composite Inputs signal from the Composite connector. 002 audio input Specifies the input audio source to be used in Analog DV mode (DV encoding).
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 101 video input adj. Adjusts the video quality of the input video. Video input adjustment settings * According to "001 video input" settings, some menu items may not be available. LCD display 101 video input adj. >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. sub-menu brightness 512 Adjusts brightness of image. The smaller the value is, the darker the image is; the larger, the brighter.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 3D visual processing none 2D luma NR none 2D chroma NR none black gain none B adaptation level level 1 Set the effects for 3D noise reduction and 3D video processing. (NTSC only) (Available only to Composite or S-video) none Disables the 3D noise reduction. (Factory default) 3D Y/C Enables 3D Y/C (composite only) 3D NR(low) Enables low 3D noise reduction filter. 3D NR(middle) Enables medium 3D noise reduction filter.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations white gain none W adaptation level level 1 Strengthens the gain in high luminance area toward luminance signal. This option improves the gradation reproducibility for damaged area seen as white due to high luminance. When set to [none], the "W adaptation level", "white threshold" settings will be invalid. none Disables the white gain. (Factory default) low Enables low white gain filter. middle Enables medium white gain filter. high Enables high white gain filter.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 102 video output adj Adjusts settings on output video. Video output adjustment settings LCD display 102 video output adj >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. sub-menu component level Betacam Specifies the component level (NTSC only). Betacam Specifies the component level to Betacam. (Factory default) SMPTE Specifies the component level to SMPTE.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 103 Vout auto-off Specifies the output connector that automatically stops the video output in ANALOG DV mode (DV encoding). When the external sync signal is not used, set this option to [auto-off] to prevent a looped connection with a connected device. Video output auto-off settings LCD display 103 Vout auto-off >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 105 DV aspect info DV output aspect ratio settings Specifies the aspect ratio for the DV stream that ADVC700 outputs in ANALOG DV mode (DV encoding). LCD display For NTSC 105 DV aspect info 4:3 Sets the DV stream in 4:3 aspect ratio. (Factory default) 105 DV aspect info 16:9(letter box) Sets the DV stream in 16:9 aspect ratio (letter box). 105 DV aspect info 16:9(squeeze) Sets the DV stream in 16:9 aspect ratio (squeeze).
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 106 Sout aspect info Specifies the aspect ratio for the S-Video that ADVC700 outputs. S-Video output aspect ratio setting LCD display 106 Sout aspect info 4:3 Sets the S-Video in 4:3 aspect ratio. (Factory default) 106 Sout aspect info 16:9(letter box) Sets the S-Video in 16:9 aspect ratio (letter box). 106 Sout aspect info 16:9 Sets the S-Video in 16:9 aspect ratio. 107 video standard Specifies the video standard.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 108 DVout frame sync Enables/Disables the frame synchronizer on the output DV stream. DV out frame synchronizer setting LCD display 108 DVout frame sync disable Disables the frame synchronizer. (Factory default) 108 DVout frame sync enable Enables the frame synchronizer. * Regardless of this setting, the synchronizer takes effect on the output analog video. * This option is invalid if “501 9P remote” is set to enable.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 202 audio headroom Specifies the input/output headroom of the Balanced audio (XLR). Balanced audio headroom (Reference level) LCD display 202 audio headroom >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. sub-menu in headroom ch 1 16dB in headroom ch 2 16dB out headroom ch 1 16dB out headroom ch 2 16dB 40 Specifies the input headroom of CH 1. 16 dB Sets to 16dB. 18 dB Sets to 18dB.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 203 audio level Specifies the input/output level of the Balanced audio (XLR). Balanced audio input/output level LCD display 203 audio level >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. sub-menu input level ch 1 +4 dBm input level ch 2 +4 dBm output level ch 1 +4 dBm output level ch 2 +4 dBm Specifies the input level of the balanced audio CH 1. +4 dBm Sets to +4 dBm.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 401 ext. sync Enables/Disables the external sync operation in ANALOG DV mode (DV Encoding). External synchronization LCD display 401 ext. sync disable Disables the external sync operation. (Factory default) 401 ext. sync enable Enables the external sync operation. 401 ext. sync advanced Enables the external sync operation as "perfect sync mode". * This function is only available in DV ANALOG mode (DV decoding).
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 403 audio out delay Audio out delay setting Sets the amount (in unit of milliseconds) to increase/decrease the ADVC700 audio output delay relative to the video output, when the external sync is enabled. LCD display 403 audio out delay 0 msec 501 9P remote Set specified numerical value between -100 and 100 msec. (Factory default: 0) Enables/Disables the deck control from the 9-pin remote controller.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 602 SG audio level Selects the testing audio signal of 1kHz in color bar output mode. SG audio level LCD display 602 SG audio level -18 dB FS Sets to -18 dB FS. (Factory default for PAL/SECAM) 602 SG audio level -20 dB FS Sets to -20 dB FS. (Factory default for NTSC) 701 1394 clock adj. Sets the IEEE1394 system clock. IEEE1394 clock adjustment LCD display 701 1394 clock adj. 127 44 Normally keep the same setting (127) to the factory default.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 702 local disable Enables/Disables the MODE switch. Local switch disable LCD display 702 local disable off Permits operation by the MODE switch. (Factory default) 702 local disable on Prohibits operation by the MODE switch. 702 local disable auto Prohibits operation by the MODE switch, only when the deck control by 9-pin remote connector is enabled. 702 local disable off(PB mode) Permits operation by the MODE switch, with the switching by AV/C command prohibited.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 704 resample filter Resample filter setting Select the type of horizontal resampling filter for Cb/Cr signal. (NTSC only) LCD display 704 resample filter normal Sets normal modulus. (Factory default) 704 resample filter sharp 1 Sets modulus that emphasizes anti-alias. 704 resample filter sharp 2 Sets modulus that emphasizes frequency characteristic. 705 AV/C transaction Select the type of AV/C transaction at the time AV/C command is received.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 706 data rate cap. Maximum data rate Selects the maximum communication speed of the “dr cap” field of “iMPR/oMPR” at the time of booting and setting change. Once you have changed this setting, you are prompted to turn the power off to make the new setting take effect. 706 data rate cap. S100 Sets to S100. (Factory default) 706 data rate cap. S200 Sets to S200. 706 data rate cap. S400 Sets to S400. 901 save settings Saves the current setting to a user area.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 902 restore settings Restore settings (Default settings) Restores the user setting, or to the factory default. Once you have changed this setting, you may be prompted to turn the power off to make the new setting take effect. LCD display 902 restore settings >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. sub-menu 48 user 1 Restores the settings to the ones saved as user 1.
Chapter 2 - Basic Operations 903 system version This item contains sub-menus displaying firmware version numbers. System version LCD display 903 system version >>> Press the Select dial to display the sub-menu. In the sub-menu, turn the Select dial to choose the sub-menu item. sub-menu uCOM Displays uCOM version. FPGA Displays FPGA version. CPLD 1 Displays CPLD 1 version. CPLD 2 Displays CPLD 2 version. unit ID Displays unit ID.
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Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 - Appendix 1 Specifications Video standard NTSC/PAL * SECAM is available to input. In that case, PAL signal is output. Digital video Format DV/DVCAM Input/Output IEEE1394 4-pin x 1 IEEE1394 6-pin x 1 Video size Digital audio Sampling rate 720x480 pixel (NTSC), 720x576 pixel (PAL) 32kHz 12bit 2ch * Though the data format is in 4ch, only the two main channels can be input, with the two sub channels muted.
