VC-50HD

VC-50HD

Bi-directional video conversion between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TS/HDV/DV

Convenient and quality video conversion in the palm of your hand

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The VC-50HD converts from HD-SDI to 50/ 35/ 8 Mbps MPEG-2 TS as well as HDV format (25/19Mbps). The unit also supports conversion from SD-SDI to DV format (25Mbps) and 12/ 9/ 2 Mbps MPEG-2 TS.
*Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.

  • Bi-directional video conversion between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TS/ HDV/ DV
  • Portable and Lightweight with High Performance
  • HDMI Output for convenient monitoring
  • External/Internal Battery Support
  • Unprecedented convenience and flexibility

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Bi-directional video conversion between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TS/HDV/DV  

HDMI Output allows fexible 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.

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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.

Three different types of power

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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 can accept V-Mount and Gold Mount external batteries systems.

Open up a new world of application opportunities

Capture directly to HDD/SDD using the F-1 Video Field Recordervc50hd_f1control
Combining the VC-50HD with the 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.

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
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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-2 TS data files. Enable higher level quality video production with low overhead.

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vc50hd_capture3Easy 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.

 


Video Input Format
IEEE1394 (i.LINK)HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i
MPEG-2TS: 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)
Video Output Format
IEEE1394 (i.LINK)HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i
MPEG-2TS 50/35/8*1 Mbps (HD): 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p

MPEG-2TS 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)
HDMI1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i
Audio Input
IEEE-1394HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps
DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch
MPEG-2TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 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)
Audio Output
IEEE-1394HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps
DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch
MPEG-2TS: 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)
HDMILinear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch
Timecode In/Out
IEEE-1394HDV: Conforms to HDV Standard
DV: Conforms to IEC 61834-2
MPEG-2TS: Conforms to IEC 13818-2
HD/SD-SDIHD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC)
SD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE 266M, SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC)
Connectors
IEEE1394 Connector (i.LINK)6-pin Type x 1 Conforms to IEEE1394-1995
HD/SD-SDI Input ConnectorBNC 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 ConnectorType A (19-pin) x 1
USB ConnectorType B x 1 Conforms to USB1.1 Full Speed
DC IN ConnectorXLR 4-pin Type x 1 DC 9-20V
Others
Power SupplyAC Adaptor (PSB-1U) or External Battery (DC 9-20V)
or HR15/51 x 8 or LR6 (AA) x 8
Max Operation Timeabout 2 hour (Nickel Metal Hydride Battery)
about 30 min (Alkaline Dry Battery)
about 10 hour (External, IDX Endura10 Li-Ion Battery)
Examples,
- 10.3 hours (IDX Endura E-10 (93Wh))
- 15.3 hours (IDX Endura ELITE (138Wh))
- 10 hours (Anton Bauer DIONIC 90 (90Wh))
- 15.6 hours (Anton Bauer HYTRON 140 (140Wh))
* actual battery life is dependent on system settings.
Current Draw2000mA  (9W)
Dimensions114 (W) x 194 (D) x 42 (H) mm, 1-1/2(W) x 7-11/16 (D) x 1-11/16 (H) inches
Weight620 g / 1 lb 6 oz (excluding batteries)
Operation Temperature+0 to +40 degrees Celsius, 41 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
AccessoriesOwner´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
Mount screw for Battery Plate Holder x 8, Ferrate Core x 8
Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.
*1 Parameter setup can be controlled by dip switch, dedicated utility software, or via the F-1 Video Recorder directly (Version 2.0).
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Bi-directional video conversion between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TS/HDV/DV  

Finally a way to archive and/or distribute your hi-def material on convenient Blu-ray media. The VC-50HD converts from SDI to a 1394 (Firewire) that is readily received by JVC Blu-ray Recorders. Whether your signal is coming live from an HD-SDI production switcher or from a dedicated HD deck, the VC-50HD in combination with the recorder is the perfect combination for getting a quality blu-ray copy.

The VC-50HD also enables convenient monitoring via the HDMI output as well as support for three different types of power supply: AC power adaptor, AA batteries, and external battery support.
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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.

questions about products
- Does the device support the 4ch mode of HDV or DV?
"The device only supports two channels for conversion from SDI to HDV/DV. When converting from HDV/DV to SDI[virgula] one or two channels out of four are used. For conversion to DV[virgula] the sampling frequency is converted to 48kHz."
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- What can I control from F-1?
"You can select presents or SDI audio channels from F-1. When playing back fro F-1[virgula] the conversion direction is automatically switched."
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- Is there a delay between outputs from the HD/SD-SDI OUT/THRU terminal and HDMI OUT terminal?
No.
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- Can I use the external power supply master switch to power on and off the device?
By setting the DIP switch #6 to ON[virgula] the POWER switch of the device is bypassed and the device can be powered on and off without using it.
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- How long can I use the device with dry cells or external battery?
"· Dry cells (AA × 8) Nickel-hydrogen: Approximately 2 hours Alkaline: Approximately 30 minutes · External batteries IDX Endura E-10 (93Wh): Approximately 10 hours IDX Endura ELITE (138Wh): Approximately 15 hours Anton bauer DIONIC 90 (90Wh): Approximately 10 hours Anton bauer HYTRON 140 (140Wh): Approximately 15 hours"
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- What types of external batteries can I use?
"Batteries capable of supplying 9 to 20V[virgula] 2000mA[virgula] including IDX Endura battery and Anton/Bauer DIONIC can be used. The supplied battery holder supports IDX P-V2 (V-Plate) and Anton/Bauer QRC-GOLD. The battery plates for these batteries and D-TAP - XLR 4-pin conversion cables are sold separately."
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- Which of the external battery and dry cells are consumed first?
"External battery. When replacing the external battery[virgula] the dry cells are used for backup. When the external battery has been replaced[virgula] the power supply automatically switches to it."
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- How can I check that the input signal is locked?
"You can check if the input signal is locked with the indicator colors. HD-SDI (1080i) Green HD-SDI (720p) Orange SD-SDI Red HDV/MPEG-2 TS Green DV Red"
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- Can I connect the device with Roland DV-7 series or PR series via i.Link?
"DV ""capture"" and ""write/playback"" are supported as follows: Capture Write/playback DV-7R O O DV-7DL series O O DV-7PR O X PR-50 O O PR-80 O O PR-1000 O X"
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- When the DIP switch #6 is ON (remote control enabled)[virgula] what happens with other DIP switch settings?
When the DIP switch #6 is ON to enable remote control[virgula] the settings of other DIP switches are read once when the device starts up and the device is configured accordingly. DIP switch operation will be disabled thereafter.
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- Is 24p supported?
No (for both of input and output).
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- Can I use the device in continuous conversion for a long time?
Yes. There is no limitation on continuous conversion length.
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- "I can find ""CONTROL"" in the block diagram. What is it?"
"VC-50HD support HD-SDI Remote of SONY and Recording Mark of Panasonic[virgula] and can convert and output the Rec Start/Stop information of the HD-SDI signal to the AV/C command of IEEE1394. When used with F-1[virgula] VC-50HD can capture video by connecting to the Rec Start/Stop terminal of the above cameras via a single HD-SDI cable."
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- Can I up-convert a signal input via SD-SDI and output it via i.Link as an HDV signal?
VC-50HD cannot up/down/cross-convert input video signals for output.
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- Does VC-50HD have audio delay function?
VC-50HD does not have the audio delay function[virgula] similar to that of VC-300HD/200HD[virgula] which allows for arbitrary setting. However[virgula] audio and video are not misaligned before and after conversion.
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- Can I output a signal[virgula] input via 1080i[virgula] via 1080p?
VC-50HD does not support 1080p for both of input and output.
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- Can I input separate signals to SDI and i.Link and convert and output them simultaneously?
No. VC-50HD can only convert a single input at a time.
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