Bi-directional video conversion
between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TD/HDV/DV
Portable and Lightweight with High Performance- HDMI Output enables convenient monitoring
- External/Internal Battery Support
A new generation of quality recording and editing
The VC-50HD can convert from HD-SDI to not only HDV format (19/25Mbps) but also 8/35/50Mbps MPEG-2TS.
The unit also supports conversion from SD-SDI to DV format (25Mbps) and 2/9/12Mbps MPEG-2TS.
*Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.
HDMI Output allows flexible and convenient monitoring
The dedicated HDMI Output port provides display and monitoring
of both the video and audio*signal. The output can also be used to
directly connect to a large display or video projector.
*Audio signal is only available when the source is HD/SD-SDI.
Setup and Control via PC and/or dipswitches
The VC-50HD can be controlled using dedicated PC utility software via USB.
This allows setting up direction, codec type, SDI audio channels, etc.
Presets can be saved to enable quick and convenient selection via
dipswitch settings.
*Dedicated utility software can be downloaded soon.
Three different types of power
The VC-50HD supports three different types of power supply:
AC power adaptor, AA batteries, and external battery support.
The built-in 8AA battery tray can supply seamless failover power should
the AC power become disconnected or while changing over external
battery packs. Additionally the VC-50HD has V-Mount and Gold Mount
options for use with popular external batteries systems.
| Capture directly to HDD/SDD using the EDIROL F-1 Video Field Recorder Combining the VC-50HD with the EDIROL F-1 Video Field Recorder (Version 2.0) enables direct recording at any supported bitrate (up to 50Mbps) to hard-drive or solid state memory. MPEG-2TS 50Mbps enables higher quality video capture than HDV. Alternatively MPEG-2 TS 8Mbps enables around 27 hours of HD video recording when used with the 120GB HDD. |
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| HD-SDI and HDV Bi-directional Video Copy Bi-directionally convert between high quality, uncompressed HD-SDI and affordable HD format HDV devices. This is an efficient and flexible system for transfer, production and transcoding applications. |
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| Capture directly and edit using your non-linear editing system Most non-linear video editing systems support HDV as well as 35/50Mbps MPEG-2TS files. Enable higher level quality video production with low overhead.  |
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| Easy capture or archiving to Blu-ray Blu-ray/DVD recorders equipped with IEEE1394 (i.LINK) can record high quality video directly from HD/SD-SDI sources via the VC-50HD. This is ideal for high quality video backup and archiving. |
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Video Input Format
| IEEE1394 (i-LINK) |
HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i MPEG-2 TS: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
| HD/SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M) |
HD-SDI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SMPTE 274M), 720/59.94p, 720/50p (SMPTE 296M) SD-SDI: 487/59.94i, 576/50i (ITU-R BT.656-3, 4) |
| IEEE1394 (i-LINK) |
HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i MPEG-2 TS 50/35/8*1 Mbps (HD): 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p MPEG-2 TS 12/9/2*1 Mbps (SD): 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
| HD/SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M) |
HD-SDI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SMPTE 274M), 720/59.94p, 720/50p (SMPTE 296M) SD-SDI: 487/59.94i, 576/50i (ITU-R BT.656-4) |
| HDMI | 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
| IEEE1394 | HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch MPEG-2 TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps |
| HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio |
HD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 299M) SD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 272M-AC) |
| IEEE1394 | HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch MPEG-2 TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps |
| HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio |
HD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 299M) SD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 272M-C) |
| HDMI | Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch |
| IEEE1394 | HDV: Conforms to HDV Standard DV: Conforms to IEC 61834-2 MPEG-2 TS: Conforms to IEC 13818-2 |
| HD/SD-SDI | HD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC) SD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE 266M, SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC) |
*1 Parameter setup can be controlled by dip switch, dedicated utility software, or via the EDIROL F-1 Video Recorder directly (Version 2.0).
Connectors
| IEEE1394 Connector (i.LINK) | 6-pin Type x 1 Conforms to IEEE1394-1995 |
| HD/SD-SDI Input Connector | BNC Type x 1 Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M |
| HD/SD-SDI Output/ Thru Output Connector |
BNC Type x 1 Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M |
| HDMI Output Connector | Type A (19-pin) x 1 |
| USB Connector | B Type x 1 Conforms to USB1.1 Full Speed |
| DC IN Connector | XLR 4-pin Type x 1 DC 9-20V |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) or External Battery (DC 9-20V) or HR15/51 x 8 or LR6 (AA) x 8 |
| Max Operation time | about 2 hour (Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) about 30 min (Alkaline Dry Battery) about 10 hour (External, IDX Endura10 Li-Ion Battery) * battery life will be changed according to the system situation. |
| Current Draw | 2,000mA |
| Dimensions | 114 (W) x 194 (D) x 42 (H) mm, 1-1/2(W) x 7-11/16 (D) x 1-11/16 (H) inches |
| Weight | 620 g / 1 lb 6 oz (excluding batteries) |
| Operation Temperature | +0 to +40 degrees Celsius, 41 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Accessories | Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Conversion cable (AC Adaptor -- XLR 4-pin type connector), AC Power Cord, Battery Case (for AA type battery x 8), Battery Plate Holder, maunt screw for Battery Plate Holder x 8, Ferrate Core x 8 |
Dimensions (mm)
Block Diagram
The VC-50HD can pass the original time code and audio stream signals between HD/SD-SDI and IEEE1394.
