CANOPUS ADVC110: Key Features
Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Grass Valley EDIUS, Canopus Lets EDIT, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Vegas, iLife, Ulead MediaStudio Pro, and Windows Movie Maker Audio-only conversion support No need to install drivers or any software applications Powered by IEEE 1394 FireWire connector* NTSC and PAL compatible Color bar reference signal generator
*The ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit (sold separately) is required when connecting ADVC110 to a 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire port. Intelligent Input/Output ADVC110's intelligent usability allows for easy setup and connection in any video environment. Front and rear connectors provide analog and DV signal pass-through and ensure that connecting cables is neat and simple. ADVC110 Front ADVC110 Rear
ADVC110 also features a color bar reference signal generator to further enhance its integration into any video production environment. Proven DV Codec Technology At the heart of ADVC110 is the innovative Canopus DV codec chip, providing the industry's best picture quality preservation during analog-to-DV and DV-to-analog conversion. Locked/Unlocked Audio Support Other converters can lose audio/video sync when converting longer segments of video. ADVC110 supports locked audio when converting from analog to digital, assuring perfect audio and video synchronization. ADVC110 also allows conversion of analog audio signals only, when needed. Long Product Life The broadest video equipment and editing software compatibility ensures ADVC110 provides a long product life and a high return on investment. ADVC110: Specifications Package Contents:
ADVC110 unit 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire cable (6-pin 6-pin) User manual
ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit*

1 x AC power adapter

1 x FireWire cable (6-pin 4-pin)
*ADVC-PSU5V Adaptor Kit sold separately. Note: Use of other power supplies for ADVC110 operation is not recommended and will void warranty. Technical Specifications: Video Formats*
NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps PAL/SECAM: 720x576 @ 25fps
*ADVC110 accepts SECAM video input only. Audio Formats
2-channel 48kHz 16-bit 2-channel 32kHz 12-bit 1 x 4-pin FireWire (100Mbps) 1 x 6-pin FireWire (100Mbps) 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN) 1 x composite (RCA) 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN) 1 x composite (RCA) 1 x stereo (RCA) 1 x stereo (RCA) IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack 4.5W
Digital Video Input/Output

Analog Video Input

Analog Video Output
Analog Audio Input (unbalanced)
Analog Audio Output (unbalanced)

Power Source

Power Usage
ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit* Technical Specifications: Power Input
DC5V DC5V AC Adapter AC100V/220V

Power Supply

*ADVC-PSU5V Adaptor Kit sold separately. Note: Use of other power supplies for ADVC110 operation is not recommended and will void warranty.
Minimum System Requirements: Note: A video capture card or OHCI FireWire connection is required to capture DV. Windows PC
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 (10.1 or later)

Service and Support:

3-year limited warranty Access to the Canopus Registered Users Web site at www.canopus.com when you register your product in an active Canopus User Account

User Manual

June 30, 2004
Copyright 2004 Canopus Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Regulations

It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright laws to the owner of copyright, except for fair use (mainly private noncommercial use). Also, in certain cases copying is prohibited with no exceptions. In no event shall Canopus be liable for any direct or indirect damages whatsoever arising from the use of captured materials.

Warranty

Your ADVC110 options are covered by a limited warranty when you register your Canopus product. This warranty is for a period of three years from the date of purchase from Canopus or an authorized Canopus agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Canopus product and is not transferable. Canopus Corporation warrants that for this period the product will be in good working order. Should our product fail to be in good working order, Canopus will, at its option, repair or replace it at no additional charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Canopus authorized alterations, modifications and/or repair. Proof of purchase is required to validate your warranty. Canopus is not responsible for any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. This includes damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Cautions

Please observe the following cautions when using this product. If you have any questions regarding the method of usage, the descriptions herein, or any other concerns, please contact the Canopus Technical Support team from 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-3:30pm Fridays, except for public holidays and company-specific holidays.
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DANGER

The following conditions indicate the potential for serious bodily injury or loss of life.

Health precautions

In rare cases, flashing lights or stimulation from the bright light of a computer monitor display may trigger temporary epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness. It is believed that even individuals whom have never experienced such symptoms may be susceptible. If you or close relatives have experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this product.
Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety
This product is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The characteristics of this product are not suited for use with such systems.
Protect against static electricity
An electrostatic discharge may damage components of this product. Do not directly touch any of the connectors or component surfaces. Static electricity can be generated on clothing and on people. Before handling the product, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal surface.

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify the ADVC110. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal inspection or repair, please contact your system integrator or Canopus directly.
Do not operate at other than the specified voltage
Do not operate at other than the specified voltages of AC 100240V. Operation at other than the rated voltage may result in fire or malfunction.

Do not operate with an unofficial AC adapter
Do not operate with an unofficial AC adapter, or with a car power supply. Such operation may result in fire or malfunction.
Handle the IEEE1394 cable carefully
Do not place heavy objects on top of the cable, or place it near hot objects. Doing so may damage the cable and result in fire, electrical shock, or malfunction. Altering the cable, or excessively bending or pulling the cable may result in fire or electrical shock. If the cable is damaged, please contact your local retail outlet or Canopus directly.

CAUTION

The following conditions indicate the potential for bodily harm, damage to hardware or loss of data.
Do not pull on the FireWire cable when disconnecting from electrical outlet
When disconnecting the FireWire cable, pull on the plug, not the cable itself. Pulling on the cable can damage the cable and may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not touch AC adapter(optional) with wet hands
Do not disconnect or plug in the AC adapter(optional) when your hands are wet. Contact with water may result in electric shock, fire or damage.
Do not setup in an area that becomes hot
Do not setup in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating apparatus. The heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage. Also, the unit may become deformed or change color.
Do not setup other than the prescribed method
Do not setup in a manner other than prescribed. Do not use while wrapped in cloth or plastic. Heat can accumulate, causing burns, fire or damage.
If product will not be used for an extended period
If this product will not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adapter(optional) from the electrical outlet.

Product Notes

1. Unauthorized copying of a portion or the entirety of this product is prohibited. 2. The description and specifications of this product are subject to future change without notice. 3. The description of this product has been prepared to be as complete as possible. If the reader is aware of any questionable points, errors or omissions, please contact Canopus. 4. The company assumes no liability for the results of practical application, regardless of item (3) above. 5. Regardless of whether negligence occurs during usage, the company assumes no liability, even if there is a claim, for extraordinary, incidental or derivative loss, including the loss of profits, that arise during practical application of this product. 6. The analysis, reverse engineering, decompiling and disassembling of the software, hardware or manuals that accompany this product, and all other related products including miscellaneous supplemental items, are prohibited. 7. Canopus, as written in both English and Japanese, and its logo are registered trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd. 8. ADVC110 is a trademark of Canopus Co., Ltd. 9. Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US. Other product names and related items are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About the Documentation

This document is the ADVC110 User Manual. Information not listed in this document may be listed elsewhere. In cases where there is a difference between a description in this document and an actual operation method, the actual operation method takes precedence. This document is written for users capable of performing basic PC operations. If there is no special description of an operation, perform that operation in the same manner as a general PC operation. This document refers to Microsofts Windows 2000 operating system as Windows 2000. To simplify the descriptions, the actual product may differ from the illustrations and screenshots.

Chapter 1

Basic Instructions
The ADVC110 is a simple solution for converting your analog tapes, such as VHS and S-VHS, to DV in realtime. This manual guides you through the basics of analog/digital conversion. Package contents include: ADVC110 unit FireWire Cable (6 pin-6 pin)

QuickStart

If you want to jump right in and use the ADVC110, simply plug it in and follow these steps.
If you are capturing PAL video, you need to change the DIP switch settings. For more info, see Setting DIP switches on page 16.
1. Insert the FireWire cable (6 pin - 6 pin) to the DV IN/OUT terminal on the rear panel, to connect the ADVC110 unit to your computer.
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2. If you are capturing video from an analog video, make sure the ADVC110 is set to Analog In and that the video is connected to the units S-Video or composite ports on the front of the unit. If you are exporting video to an analog video, make sure the ADVC110 is set to Digital In and that the video is connected to the unit's S-Video or composite ports on the back of the unit. 3. You can now open your editing application and begin capturing video.

ADVC110 Basics

The front of the ADVC110 contains inputs for composite, S-Video and DV. The DV input is a 4-pin FireWire port and can do both input and output.

Input Select button

The Input Select button on the top of the unit lets you toggle between Digital In and Analog In modes. A blue light signifies which mode the ADVC110 is using. The Input Select button will not work while the both status lights are blinking.
Connected to a PC with an IEEE 1394 cable, ADVC110 can operate without the AC adapter. In other cases, use an official AC adapter (optional) for the power supply. In case the bus power is too low, the AC adapter is also required.

Digital In - Indicates that the ADVC110 is ready to receive digital video. Analog In - Indicates that the ADVC110 is ready to receive analog video.

Status light

The Status light indicates separate things depending on which mode you are using.
Digital In - The status light blinks when the DV audio is set at 32kHz 12bit, which is used for 4-channel DV audio. See 4-channel mixing mode on page 17 for more information.
Analog In - The status light blinks when a Macrovision-protected signal is detected.

Ports Connection Ports

The front panel of the ADVC110 has connection ports for both S-Video and composite input, as well as a 4-pin FireWire input/output port.
The back panel of the unit has ports for both S-Video and composite output, as well as a 6-pin FireWire input/output.

Select Input modes

ADVC110 has 2 INPUT modes; ANALOG IN and DIGITAL IN.

ANALOG IN mode

Input Analog signal is converted to Digital signal, which is converted to Analog signal before it is output. Outputs converted Digital signal.

ANALOG IN LED is lit.

Inputs Analog signal. Outputs converted Digital signal.
ADVC110 can output 2 DV signals. However, if the unit is connected to your computer, the DV signal is output only to your computer. Even though you connect a device to the other port, DV signal IS NOT output to that port.

(Optional)

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DIGITAL IN mode

Outputs converted Analog signal.

DIGITAL IN LED is lit.

There are few PC that can control multiple devices, do not use the ADVC110 in the Hub connection where multiple DV signals are input simultaneously).
Input Analog signal is ignored.
Inputs DV signal either from the 4 pin connector on the front panel or the 6 pin connector on the rear panel.

How to switch modes

Press the STOP or the REC (REC PAUSE) button of the deck control interface on the capturing application.
Press the PLAY (PLAY PAUSE) button of the deck control interface on the capturing application.

Color Bar Output

Press and hold the INPUT SELECT button for three seconds to output color bars from the Analog output. Input Analog and Digital signals are ignored, while the audio is muted.

Outputs color bars.

Both LEDs are lit.
Input Analog signal is ignored. Input Digital signal is ignored.

Audio Capturing mode

In the normal operation of the INPUT modes, audio stream will not be output while the video signal is not input. If you want to capture the audio alone, follow the steps below to switch to the Audio Capturing mode. 1. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel to switch to the ANALOG IN mode. The ANALOG IN LED will be lit. 2. Set the DIP switch 1 on the bottom to the other side from the current position.
Example: Move the Switch 1 to ON if it's currently in OFF position.
To switch back to the normal input mode, set the DIP switch 1 back to the original position.
STAUS LED is lit, while the DIGITAL IN and ANALOG IN LEDs are unlit. 3. Play the audio data to capture. 4. Capture the audio data on your computer.

Caution

If video signal is input during the Audio Capturing mode, the subsequent operations can not be guaranteed.
Switch to the Audio Capturing mode, only when the Deck Status from the application's point of view is "PLAY". Otherwise, the subsequent operations cannot be guaranteed. In that event, please switch back to the normal mode, set the deck status "PLAY", and then switch to the Audio Capturing mode again. Note that you can set the deck status "PLAY" in either of the following method. Press the PLAY button on the application Change to the Digital In mode by pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the ADVC110 unit, and change back to the Analog In mode by pressing the button again.
When the input source is paused or stopped in the Audio Capturing mode, it cannot be captured.

Chapter 2

Using ADVC110
This chapter explains basic instructions for using the ADVC110.

Setting DIP switches

Use the DIP switches on the bottom of the unit to modify the ADVC110's functionality. Make sure the power is turned off before you make any changes. Table 1: DIP Switch Settings No. Mode Digital-in Reference Sync Power-on Input Mode Audio Mode Locked Audio Mode NTSC Setup Level(SW6=OFF) PAL/SECAM(SW6=ON) Video Format OFF Stream Sync Analog 48kHz/16-bit Locked 0 IRE PAL NTSC ON Fixed Digital 32kHz/12-bit Unlocked 7.5 IRE SECAM PAL
By default, DIP switches 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are in the OFF position,while DIP switch 2 is in the ON position.
* The DIP switch settings may differ depending on the region of shipment.
Digital-in Reference Sync Mode - toggles between Stream Sync and Fixed modes. To make the Video Sync synchronized with the DV Stream Sync, set this Switch in the OFF position. If you set this switch in the OFF position and the color of the output video becomes black and white, set this switch in the ON position, making the Video Sync happen in the fixed timing. Power-on Input Mode - toggles between Analog In and Digital In modes when you first turn on the unit. If you primarily capture analog video, you should set this to the OFF position so the unit is in Analog In mode when you turn it on. Audio Mode - toggles between 48kHz/16-bit 2-channel audio and 32kHz/12-bit 4-channel audio. See Setting 4-channel mixing mode in the next section for more information. Locked Audio Mode - toggles between capturing locked audio or unlocked audio. If you are capturing a lot of long clips, you should leave this switch in the OFF position to make sure the audio stays locked to the video. NTSC Setup Level - toggles between 0 IRE (Japan NTSC) and 7.5 IRE (USA NTSC). PAL/SECAM - specifies PAL or SECAM, when the DIP switch 6 is in the ON position (set to PAL). Video Format - toggles between capturing NTSC and PAL video. The ADVC110 is set to capture NTSC video by default.

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Input Analog SECAM signal will be captured in DV PAL signal. In this occasion, the color of the Analog output signal cannot be guaranteed. When you reconvert the captured DV signal to Analog signal, Analog PAL signal will be output, instead of Analog SECAM signal.

4-channel mixing mode

When encoding DV to analog in 32kHz mode, the unit can be set to either: 1. Use the main audio channel (48kHz/16bit 2-channel mode or 32kHz/ 12bit 4-channel mode) 2. Mix main and sub channel at 50% each. (4-channel mixing mode)
Setting 4-channel mixing mode
1. Set DIP switch 3 to the ON position. 2. Press and hold the Input Select button when turning on the unit. 3. The STATUS LED is lit, when the ADVC110 is in Digital IN mode.

Bus power

If you connect the ADVC110 unit to your computer with only the 6-pin FireWire cable, it can be powered by the FireWire port and doesn't need the AC Adapter. If the ADVC110 unit is always connected to your system, it will automatically be turned on or off, whenever you start up or shut down your computer.

Macrovision detection

When Macrovision signals are detected by the ADVC110: The brightness and contrast for both analog and DV output are lowered. The Status light blinks
Power to the ADVC110 must be supplied through the AC Adapter if the ADVC110 is connected to the computer with an analog cable or a 4-pin FireWire cable.

DVCAM DVCAM support

When you are connecting to a DVCAM unit, set DIP switch 4 to the OFF position to set the ADVC110 to Locked Audio Mode.
Video signals from game consoles
If you are capturing from a video source with irregular video signals, such as game consoles, you may hear audio noise in the captured video. If this happens, try setting DIP switch 4 to the ON position so the audio is unlocked.
Using with Canopus DV products
* AC adapter (optional) is required. When the ADVC110 is connected to your Canopus DV products, use the following setting.
When the ADVC110 is connected to your computer with the other cable than a FireWire cable (6 pin - 6 pin), use the AC adapter to supply power.

1. When the ADVC110 is connected to a Canopus DV product: Set the input mode according to the input signal. 2. When a Canopus DV product is connected to a DV IN/OUT port, and a DV camera to the other DV IN/OUT port: Set the input mode to DIGITAL IN.