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Safety and Regulatory Notice

Safety and Regulatory Notice

Safety and Regulatory Notice

Safety and Regulatory Notice

Safety and Regulatory Notice

Please observe the followings when using this unit. If you have any questions regarding the descrip-
tions herein, or any other concerns, please contact your local Canopus office or distributor.

WARNING

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

Do not disassemble

Do not remove the cover or modify this unit. Fire, electric shock or malfunction may result. For internal
inspection or repair, please contact your local Canopus office or distributor.

Do not use in a dusty or wet environment

It may cause a short-circuit or a build-up of heat, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Do not use in environments requiring a high degree of reliability and safety

This unit is not to be used in medical devices or life support systems. The characteristics of this unit are
not suited for use with such systems.

Do not place the unit close to heat sources

Do not place 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.

Stop using when the unit is smoking

Do not use this unit in an abnormal condition like when it is smoking or emitting an odor. It may result
in fire or malfunction. If any anomaly is found, turn off the power of computer and disconnect the cable
from the unit.

Do not drop this unit nor use this unit in a damaged condition

Do not drop this unit nor use this unit with its cover broken. It may result in fire or malfunction. In case
this unit is damaged, turn off the power of computer, disconnect the cable from the unit, and contact
your local Canopus office or distributor.

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 your close relatives have
experienced any of these symptoms, consult a doctor before using this unit.

Summary of Contents for ADVC-55

Page 1: ...User Manual January 6 2004 Part No F157312111 Copyright 2004 Canopus Co Ltd All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...pplies only to the original purchaser of the Canopus unit and is not transferable Canopus Co Ltd warrants that for this period the unit will be in good working order Should our unit fail to be in good...

Page 3: ...Do not place the unit close to heat sources Do not place 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 becom...

Page 4: ...not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal...

Page 5: ...disassembling of the software hardware or manuals that accompany this unit and all other related units including miscellaneous supplemen tal items are prohibited 7 Canopus as written in both English...

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Page 7: ...Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction...

Page 8: ...Eastern Europe and France use SECAM ADVC 55 allows to convert video data recorded in any environments ADVC 55 can not perform cross conversion NTSC to PAL or vise versa for instance Bus Powered IEEE13...

Page 9: ...rimary Function Power Supply Option Power Usage DV Output Analog Input Video Formats TV System Audio Formats Unit Dimensions Ambient Temperature Realtime analog to DV conversion 5V to 40V 80mA to 620m...

Page 10: ...Introduction 10...

Page 11: ...Installation and Operation Installation and Operation Installation and Operation Installation and Operation Installation and Operation...

Page 12: ...ort 8 Audio R IN Port NOTE ADVC 55 first detects S Video input if both S Video IN and Video IN port are connected and used at the same time 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 Status Indicator Status indicator shows the...

Page 13: ...15dB MODE Video Format NTSC Setup Level No 1 OFF PAL SECAM No 1 ON Audio Input Level Reserved Reserved Reserved Video Format Toggles between capturing NTSC and PAL video format When you convert video...

Page 14: ...llows When your computer has only 4 pin IEEE1394 port you will need a 6 pin 4 pin IEEE1394 cable in cluded with the optional AC adapter package Connect to VIDEO OUT 1 Press deck PLAY button to play im...

Page 15: ...the optional AC adapter for power Please use the AC adapter provided as an option See Page 16 Connect to VIDEO OUT Plug AC adapter to power outlet DV CAMCORDER 1 Press RECORD and PAUSE button in order...

Page 16: ...n Optional AC Adapter Connection An optionally available AC adapter is connected as follows The AC adapter includes a 6 pin 4 pin IEEE1394 cable You may use this IEEE1394 cable only when your computer...

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