EDIROL by Roland Video Converters VC-300HD / VC-200HD
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Introduction
 EDIROL VC-300HD reviewed by TV Technology's Michael Hanish. Read the complete review. |
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.
Main Features
Main Features
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.
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. Supported frame rates vary depending on Input/Output terminals.
4-Point Gamma Correction
The newly added 4 points Gamma Correct function enables adjustment of
bright/dark part independently. Enhances images to have a more film-like color.
Image Quality
Carefully optimized algorithm of the built-in scaler has resulted in further improvements in the the image quality of the VC. Highly accurate processing is achieved in all types of conversion - up, down and cross conversion.
SDI Thru Output Function*
You can select the SDI (HD/SD) output to be pre-processor or post-processor.
This enables a monitor output or split output capability.
* VC-300HD only
Copy Protection on i.LINK output
You can add CGMS-D (Copy Generation Management System - Digital) to the output signal. This enables limitation to copy of digital content.
Remote Control
You can now remotely control parameter setup of the VC from external devices, like a PC, via RS-422A Remote Terminal. This can be also used for parameter data backup.
User Presets
Parameters like input signal, conversion or processing can be saved to an internal memory. Up to 3 presets can be saved and enables convenient recall.
Auto format detection and simultaneous output from multiple terminals
The VC 300HD/VC-200HD 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 including 59.94p, 50i, etc. are 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 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 milliseconds 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.
Format Conversion Table
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OUTPUT FORMAT
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HDV(1080i)
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HDV(720p)
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DV
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COMPONENT
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DVI
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HD-SDI
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SD-SDI
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| INPUT FORMAT |
HDV(1080i) | - | - | - | ||||
| HDV(720p) | - | - | - | |||||
| DV | - | - | - | |||||
| COMPONENT | ||||||||
| DVI | ||||||||
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0dBu=0.775Vrms * VC-300HD Only
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Specifications
| Video Input | ||
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IEEE1394 |
HDV |
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/24p |
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DV |
480/60p, 480/59.94i, 480/24p, 576/50p, 576/50i | |
| Component |
Y/Pb/Pr |
1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
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DVI-I |
Digital (RGB) |
1600x1200/60Hz, 1400x1050/60/75Hz, 1366x768/60Hz, 1280x1024/60/75Hz, 1280x768/60Hz, 1280x960/60Hz, 1152x864/75Hz, 1024x768/60/75Hz, 800x600/60/75Hz, 640x480/60/75Hz, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.95p, 720/50p |
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Analog |
1024x768/60Hz, 800x600/60/75Hz, 640x480/60/75Hz |
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SDI* |
HD |
1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30PsF, 1080/30p, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/25p, 1080/24PsF, 1080/24p, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/23.98p, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/29.97p, 720/25p, 720/24p, 720/23.98p Pulldown: 1080/24p (over 60i), 1080/23.98p (over 59.94i), 720/30p (over 60p), 720/29.97p (over 59.94i), 720/24p (over 60p), 720/24p (over 60i), 720/23.98p (over 59.94p), 720/23.98p (over 59.95i), 720/25p (over 50p) |
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SD |
480/59.94i, 576/50i Pulldown: 480/23.98p (over 59.94i) |
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Video Sampling Rate |
SD |
4:4:4 (Y/Cb/Cr), 10 bits, 13.5 MHz 4:4:4 (Y/Cb/Cr), 10 bits, 74.1758 MHz/74.25 MHz 4:4:4 (R/G/B), 10 bits, 25 MHz to 90 MHz |
| Video Output | ||
| IEEE1394 |
HDV |
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/24F, 1080/24p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p |
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DV |
480/59.94i, 576/50i | |
| Component |
Y/Pb/Pr |
1080/60p, 1080/60i, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/24p (over 60i), 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/23.98p (over 59.94i), 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/30p (over 60p), 720/29.97p (over 59.94p), 720/25p (over 50p), 720/24p (over 60p), 720/23.98p (over 59.94p), 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
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DVI-I |
Digital (RGB) |
1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480p/59.94, 576p/50, 480i/59.94, 576i/50) |
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Analog |
1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94p, 576/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i | |
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SDI* |
HD |
1080/60i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/30PsF, 1080/29.97PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/24p (over 60i), 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/23.98 (over 59.94i), 720/60p, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 720/30p (over 60p), 720/29.97p (over 59.94p), 720/25p (over 50p), 720/24p (over 60p), 720/23.98p (over 59.94p) |
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SD |
480/59.94i, 576/50i | |
| Audio Input | ||
| IEEE1394 |
HDV |
MPEG1 Layer II 16bit, 48Khz, 384kbps |
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DV |
Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz Nonlinear PCM 12bit 32kHz(2ch) |
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| Analog | Balanced XLR (ch1, ch2): +4dBu, -2dBu, -4dBu, -10 dBu (selectable) Unbalanced RCA (ch3, ch4): +0dBu, -6dBu, -8 dBu, -14 dBu (selectable) Audio Sampling Rate: 24 bit, 48kHz, 32 kHz |
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| HD-SDI/SDI Embedded Audio* | Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz | |
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| IEEE1394 |
HDV |
MPEG1 Layer II 16bit, 48Khz, 384kbps |
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DV |
Linear PCM 16bit, 48kHz Nonlinear PCM 12bit 32kHz (2ch) |
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| Analog | Balanced XLR (ch1, ch2): +4dBu, -2dBu, -4dBu, -10 dBu (selectable) Unbalanced RCA (ch3, ch4): +0dBu, -6dBu, -8 dBu, -14 dBu (selectable) Audio Sampling Rate: 24 bit, 48kHz, 32 kHz |
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| HD-SDI/SDI Embedded Audio* | Linear PCM 24bit, 48kHz | |
| Video/Audio Processing | ||
| Scaling | Scaling between the specfied input and output | |
| Frame Sync | Built in frame synchronizer and genlock to external device | |
| Frame Rate Conversion | from 59.94 to 50Hz etc | |
| I/P Conversion | De-interlace function built-in | |
| Audio Processing | Delay: Adjustment with Milli-Second or Frame, Sample Rate Conversion: from 32 to 48kHz etc. |
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| Connectors | ||
| Component Input |
BNC Type |
HD/SD: Y/Pb/Pr (75 ohms), Bi-Level, Tri-Level Sync |
| DVI-I Input |
DVI 29-pin single link |
RGB (8 bit each) |
| HD-SDI/SDI Input* |
BNC Type |
Supports embedded audio Conforms to SMPTE259M, SMPTE272M, SMPTE292M, SMPTE299M |
| HDV/DV in/out |
IEEE 1394 |
Conforms to IEEE1394, HDV standards. Same connector on front and rear. |
| Component Output |
BNC Type |
HD/SD: Y/Pb/Pr (75 ohms), Bi-Level, Tri-Level Sync |
| DVI-I Output |
DVI 29-pin single link |
RGB (8 bit each) |
| HD-SDI/SDI Output* |
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 | ||
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Input CH1, CH2 |
XLR Type |
20 k ohms |
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Input CH3, CH4 |
RCA Phono |
20 k ohms |
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Output CH1, CH2 |
XLR Type |
600 ohms |
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Output CH3, CH4 |
RCA Phono |
1 k ohms |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Display | Character Type LCD: 20 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) | |
| Power Supply | AC 117V, AC 230V, AC 240V (50/60Hz), AC 220 V (60Hz) | |
| Power Consumption | 60 W | |
| Width | 19" (16-15/16" without rackmount bracket) 482 mm (430 without rackmount bracket) (EIA-1U Rack Mount Size) |
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| Depth | 12-13/16" 309 mm |
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| Height | 1-3/4" 44 mm |
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| Accessories | Owner's Manual, Rubber Foot x 4, Power Cord | |
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Items market with * refer to features only available in the VC-300HD Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Configuration Examples
Use the EDIROL VC-300HD when your input sources include more than just SDI – including DVI-D, DVI-A, and Component. In addition you can also scale to a different frame size including 1080, 720, NTSC, and PAL as well change frame rates (including 24p). For sources other than SDI you can also embed audio into the digital stream and the VC-300HD allows you to delay the audio by fractions of milliseconds or frames to ensure that perfect lip sync.
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