High-quality Analog-to-Digital Video Conversion
Use ADVC55 to connect VHS, Hi8 and other analog video equipment to a DV camera, deck or editing system. ADVC55 is a compact and easy to use digital video converter compatible with Windows® and Mac OS® computers. ADVC55 is ideal for capturing analog video into FireWire-equipped notebook and desktop editing computers. There are no drivers to install and ADVC55 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin DV cable.

ADVC55: Key Features

• Connects analog video equipment to FireWire-equipped computers for video editing
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems
• Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Grass Valley EDIUS, Vegas®, Final Cut Pro®, iMovie®, Avid Xpress® DV, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Avid Liquid™, Ulead® MediaStudio® Pro, and Windows Movie Maker
• No need to install drivers or any software applications
• Powered by IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector*
• NTSC and PAL compatible

* The ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit (sold separately) is required when connecting ADVC55 to a 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire port

Broad Compatibility
Broad video equipment and software compatibility ensures ADVC55 provides a long product life and a high return on investment.

Intelligent Input/Output
The intelligent usability of ADVC55 allows for easy setup and connection in any video environment. Automatic input signal detection and convenient front/back connectors ensure easy setup and operation.

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Proven DV Codec Technology
At the heart of ADVC55 is the innovative Canopus DV codec chip, providing the industry's best picture quality preservation during analog-to-DV conversion.

ADVC55: Specifications

• ADVC55 unit
• 1 x FireWire cable (6-pin – 6-pin)
• User manual

• 1 x AC power adapter
• 1 x FireWire cable (6-pin – 4-pin)

• NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
• PAL/SECAM: 720x576 @ 25fps

• 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit

• 1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps)

• 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
• 1 x composite (RCA)

• 1 x stereo (RCA)

• IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack

• 3.1W

• DC5V

• DC5V AC Adapter AC100V/220V

• Windows® 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher), Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (requires Service Pack 1 or higher)
• DirectX 8.0 or higher

• Mac OS X (10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3)

• Limited warranty
• Access to the Product-related Downloads section for ADVC55, when you register your product in an active GV Desktop User Account

• How to Buy

• Purpose with ADVC
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• Awards
• Press Quotes

• User Manual
• Data Sheet