Overview

The Grass Valley ADVC55 is a compact, easy-to-use device that’s ideal for connecting VHS, Hi8 and other analogue video equipment to a DV camera, deck, laptop or desktop PC. Automatic input signal detection and convenient front/back connectors ensure easy setup and operation. There are no drivers to install and ADVC55 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin DV cable. Providing the industry’s highest picture quality preservation and A/V synchronization, Advanced Digital Video Converters from Grass Valley are compatible with all video cameras, decks and editing systems, Windows and Mac OS based.

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

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

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

Key Features

• Connects analogue video equipment to FireWire-equipped computers for video editing
• Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications for Windows and Mac OS including Grass Valley EDIUS, Grass Valley Let’s EDIT, Sony 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; AC Adaptor Kit (sold separately) required when connecting to a 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire port)
• NTSC and PAL compatible

Technical Specifications

Video Formats

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

Audio Formats

• 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit

Digital Video Output

• 1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps)

Analogue Video Input

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

Analogue Audio Input (unbalanced)

• 1 x stereo (RCA)

Power Source

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

Power Usage

• 3.1W

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