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.

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, Canopus Let's EDIT 2, 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.

ADVC55 Front	ADVC55 Rear

Video Formats

• 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

Minimum System Requirements:
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

• Mac OS X (10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3)

Note: A video capture card or OHCI FireWire connection is required to capture DV.

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

Package Contents:

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

ADVC-PSU5V AC Adaptor Kit* (Required if using A laptop or a 4 Pin Firewire port)

• 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 ADVC55 operation is not recommended and will void warranty.