The VC series can convert a variety of source signals to the format you desire. The VC series of multi-format converters is designed for all stages of video production and a central piece of your production work flow.

 

Multi-format conversion options

Multiple video and audio processing functions

 

Multi-format In/Multi-format Out
Designed for a wide range of workflows in mid, post and live video productions, the VC Series offers flexible format conversion of Digital/Analog, HD/SD or compressed/uncompressed signals. The VC series also accepts signals and direct connections from computer RGB sources. A wide variety of output devices like record decks, data projectors or plasma/LCD displays can be directly connected.

Designed for the Highest Quality Image
The VC Series uses high quality A/D and D/A converters for input and output along with internal 4:4:4 10 bit signal processing. From simple format conversion to MPEG encode/decode to complex frame rate conversions, the VC Series delivers professional results.

Compatible with HDV devices
Compatible with wide variety of HDV cameras and VTR's from Sony, Canon and JVC, the VC Series offers a high quality processor for encoding and decoding HDV in real-time. EDIROL's audio technology also makes simultaneous processing of the audio signal possible.

Auto format detection and simultaneous output from multiple terminals
The VC Series features automatic detection of the input source and simultaneous output of the converted signal to multiple terminals such as SDI, IEEE 1394, DVI and analog component. This enables the recording or display of a single source to multiple recording devices or displays.

Bi-directional Conversion and Scaling
Bi-directional conversion of different formats like 59.94i, 50p etc. is possible with the VC Series. Multiple resolutions like 480i/p,720p or 1080i can be input/output along with NTSC/PAL conversion.

Gen lock with external devices
The input and output to and from the VC series can be gen-locked with external devices. The VC supports a variety of sync signals including analog BB, Bi-level (SD) or Tri-level (HD). The VC Series' built-in frame synchronizer helps to lock signals from consumer products or computers.

Time code and embedded audio
When performing HD-SDI/SDI <> HDV/DV conversion, the VC Series can pass the original time code and audio stream signals. The audio embedded in the HD-SDI or SDI signal can be separated and sent from the analog outputs.The VC Series can embed audio from the analog inputs to the HD-SDI/SDI or HDV/DV signal.

Audio Delay Function
Audio can be precisely delayed by millisecond or frames to compensate for the video delay caused by frame synchronizing or conversion processing. The Audio Delay function makes the perfect "lip sync" possible.

 

Ver.2 Additional Functions   

Supports 24p Frame Rates
Cinema frame rates like 24p and 23.98p are now supported to enable conversion of footage shot with a variety of cameras.

Improved image quality and Gamma　Correction

• 4 Point Gamma Correction
• Improved Image Quality

Additional Functions on Outputs

• SDI thru output function (VC-300HD only)
• Copy Protection on i.LINK output

Newly added functions for daily operations

• User Presets
• Remote Control

Newly Supported Input/Output formats

 

Multi Format conversion with Multiple Interfaces in one unit

Video Input Format

IEEE1394 (i-LINK)	HDV: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/30P, 1080/25P, 1080/24P, 720/59.94P, 720/50P, 720/30P, 720/25P, 720/24P, 576/50P, 480/60P DV: 576/50i, 480/60i, 480/24P
Component	Y/Pb/Pr: 1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 576/50p, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 480/59.94i
DVI-I	Digital: 1600x1200/60 Hz, 1400x1050/60/75 Hz, 1360x768/60 Hz, 1280x1024/60/75 Hz, 1280x768/60 Hz, 1280x960/60 Hz, 1152x864/75 Hz, 1024x768/60/75 Hz, 800x600/60/75 Hz, 640x480/60/75 Hz Analog: 1024x768/60 Hz, 800x600/60/75 Hz, 640x480/60/75 Hz
HD-SDI/SDI *	1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30PsF, 1080/30p, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/29.97p, 1080/25PsF, 1080/25p, 1080/24PsF, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/23.98p, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p, 720/24p, 720/23.98p, 576/50i, 480/59.94i, 1080/24p(Over 60i), 1080/23.98p(Over 59.94i), 720/30p(Over 60p), 720/29.97p(Over 59.94p), 720/25p(Over 50p), 720/24p(Over 60p), 720/23.98p(Over 59.94p), 480/23p(Over 59.94i)
Video Sampling Rate	SD: 4:4:4 (Y/Cb/Cr), 10 bits, 13.5 MHz HD: 4:4:4 (Y/Pb/Pr), 10 bits, 74.1758 MHz/74.25 MHz RGB: 4:4:4 (R/G/B), 10 bits, 25 MHz to 90 MHz

Video Output Format

IEEE1394 (i-LINK)	HDV: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/30, 1080/25, 1080/24P, 1080/24F, 1080/24A, 720/60P, 720/50P, 720/30P, 720/25P, 720/24P, 576/50P, 480/60P DV: 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)
Component /DVI-I	Y/Pb/Pr, RGB: 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 576/50p, 576/50i, 480/59.94p, 480/59.94i, 1080/24p(Over 60i), 1080/23.98p(Over 59.94i), 720/30p(Over 60p), 720/29.97p(Over 59.94p), 720/25p(Over 50p), 720/24p(Over 60p), 720/23.98p(Over 59.94p)
HD-SDI/SDI *	1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i,1080/24p(Over 60i), 1080/23.98p(Over 59.94i), 720/30p(Over 60p), 720/29.97p(Over 59.94p), 720/25p(Over 50p), 720/24p(Over 60p), 720/23.98p(Over 59.94p)

Audio Input

IEEE1394	HDV: MPEG1 Layer II 16 bit 48 kHz 384 kbps DV: Linear PCM 16 bit 48 kHz, Nonlinear PCM 12 bit 32 kHz(2ch)
Analog	Balanced XLR Type (ch1,ch2): +4 dBu, -2 dBu, -4 dBu, -10 dBu Selectable Unbalanced RCA phono type(ch3,ch4): +0 dBu, -6 dBu, -8 dBu, -14 dBu Selectable Audio Sampling Rate: 24 bit, 48 kHz / 32 kHz
HD-SDI/SDI Embedded Audio *	Linear PCM 24 bit 48 kHz

Audio Output

IEEE1394	HDV: MPEG1 Layer II 16 bit, 48 kHz, 384 kbps DV: Linear PCM 16 bit, 48 kHz, Nonlinear PCM 12 bit, 32 kHz(2ch)
Analog	Balanced XLR Type (ch1,ch2): +4 dBu, -2 dBu, -4 dBu, -10 dBu Selectable Unbalanced RCA phono type (ch3,ch4): +0 dBu, -6 dBu, -8 dBu, -14 dBu Selectable Audio Sampling Rate: 24 bit, 48 kHz / 32 kHz
HD-SDI/SDI Embedded Audio *	Linear PCM 24 bit, 48 kHz

Processing

Video Processing	Scaling: Scaling between the specified input and output Frame Sync: Built in frame synchronizer and genlock to external device Frame Rate Conversion: from 59.94 to 50 Hz etc. I/P Conversion: De-interlace function built-in
Audio Processing	Delay: Adjustment with Millisecond or Frame Sample Rate Conversion: from 32 to 48 kHz etc.

Video Connectors

IEEE1394 Connector (i.LINK)	6-pin Type	Conforms to IEEE1394, HDV standards, Same connector on front and rear
COMPONENT Input Connector	BNC Type	HD/SD: Y/Pb/Pr (75 ohms), Bi-Level, Tri-Level Sync
DVI-I Input Connector	DVI 29-pin single link	RGB (8 bit each) Digital RGB dot clock: 25-161MHz (VGA to UXGA) Analog RGB: R/G/B 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, H/V 5VTTL, RGB dot clock: 25-90MHz(VGA to XGA)
HD-SDI/SDI Input Connector *	BNC Type	Supports embedded audio Conforms to SMPTE259M, SMPTE272M, SMPTE292M, SMPTE299M
COMPONENT Output Connector	BNC Type	HD/SD: Y/Pb/Pr (75 ohms), Bi-Level, Tri-Level Sync
DVI-I Output Connector	DVI 29-pin single link	RGB (8 bit each) Digital RGB: same timing as analog component Analog Component: Y/Pb/Pr (75 ohms)
HD-SDI/SDI Output Connector *	BNC Type	Supports embedded audio Conforms to SMPTE259M, SMPTE272M, SMPTE292M, SMPTE299M
REF Input	BNC Type	Black Burst, Bi-Level, Tri-Level Sync
REF Output	BNC Type	Loop Thru Output

Audio Connectors

Input CH1, CH2	XLR type	20 k ohms
Input CH3, CH4	RCA phono type	20 k ohms
Output CH1, CH2	XLR type	600 ohms
Output CH3, CH4	RCA phono type	1 k ohms

Others

Display	Character Type LCD: 20 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
Power Supply	AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz)
Power Consumption	60 W
Dimensions	482 (430 without rack mount bracket) (W) x 309 (D) x 44 (H) mm * EIA-1U Rack Mount Size 19 (16-15/16 without rack mount bracket) (W) x 12-3/16 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches
Weight	4.5 kg, 9 lbs 15 oz
Accessories	Owner's Manual, Rubber Foot x 4, Power Cord

Format Conversion Table

		OUTPUT FORMAT
		HDV(1080i)	HDV(720p)	DV	COMPONENT	DVI	SDI(HD)	SDI(SD)
INPUT FORMAT	HDV(1080i)	-	-	-	○	○	○	○
	HDV(720p)	-	-	-	○	○	○	○
	DV	-	-	-	○	○	○	○
	COMPONENT	○	○	○	○	○	○	○
	DVI	○	○	○	○	○	○	○
	SDI(HD)	○	○	○	○	○	○	○
	SDI(SD)	○	○	○	○	○	○	○
for VC-300HD/VC-200HD   for VC-300HD only
0dBu=0.775Vrms * VC-300HD Only

Support for HDV/DV
+SONY

	HDV/DV (i.LINK) ==> VC	VC ==> HDV/DV (i.LINK)
HDR-FX1	yes	yes
HDR-HC1	yes	yes
HDR-HC3	yes	yes
HVR-Z1	yes	yes
HVR-V1	yes	yes
HVR-M25	yes	yes

+CANON

	HDV/DV (i.LINK) ==> VC	VC ==> HDV/DV (i.LINK)
iVIS-HV10	yes	yes
iVIS-HV20	yes	yes
XL-H1	yes	yes
XH-G1	yes	yes

+JVC

	HDV/DV (i.LINK) ==> VC	VC ==> HDV/DV (i.LINK)
GY-HD250U	yes	yes
GY-HD100	yes	yes
BR-HD50	yes	yes

+PC non-linar editing software (version 1.02 or later)

	HDV Capture	HDV Output	DV Capture	DV Output
Apple Final Cut Pro	yes(*1)	yes	yes	yes(*2)
Adobe Premire Pro CS3	yes	yes	yes	yes(*2)
Sony Vegas 8.0	yes	yes	yes	yes(*2)
Avid Xpress Pro 5.2	yes	yes	yes	yes(*2)
Canopus EDIUS 4.5 Pro	yes	yes	yes	yes(*2)

(*1) When capturing HDV output from a VC-300HD/VC200HD with Apple Final Cut Pro 5.0, before starting capture, please click on "Play" on the "Cut and Capture" screen to place the VC-300HD/VC200HD in "Play" state.
(*2) When capturing DV, select either "480/59.94i" (for NTSC DV) or "576/50i" (for PAL DV) with the VC-300HD/VC200HD "110:i.LINK IN" menu to put the VC-300HD/VC-200HD in a state whereby it is ready to accept DV signals.

Support for SD-SDI ITU BT.656 Rev. 3 (version 1.02 or later)

+ITU BT.656 Rev. 3
The SD-SDI signal (ITU BT.656 Rev. 3), which was not supported in version 1.01, is now supported. Accordingly, the SD-SDI output from SonyDigital BETACAM DVW-A500 can now be input.
* Time code data (SMPTE 266M) is not supported.

* Note;This list does not guarantee any operations.

Dimensions (mm)

VC-300HD Block Diagram	VC-200HD Block Diagram