Roland VC-1-SC Scan Converter

The VC-1-SC faithfully converts the original source with no change in color or brightness. It supports super-blacks and super-whites, and converts video from cameras and other source devices with all the originality intact.

The VC-1-SC reproduces the video characteristics of the original source with no interlace artifacts, pixel shifting, or other conversion problems or signal errors. Jitter and return loss are at high levels as well.

Video signals beyond 1080i can be input and output. The VC-1-SC supports both level A and level B 3G-SDI, thereby letting you connect a wide variety of 3G-SDI equipment. The 1080i, 720p, and SD signals are automatically accommodated on connection.

Audio embedding and de-embedding features are provided (channel-selectable) in the VC-1-SC. The audio embedding feature lets you place audio signals from a different source into the video output. For example, when converting an SDI signal to HDMI, you can use the audio embedding feature to output high-quality audio from any of the SDI audio channels. Digital (AES/EBU) input and output are also supported, letting you exchange sound between professional audio equipment with no degradation in signal. Analog input and output is supported as well, making it possible to both monitor and input audio to/from a wide variety of equipment such as an audio console.

The VC-1-SC can take HDCP-applied HDMI input signals, apply frame synchronization or delay, and produce HDCP-applied HDMI output. This allows the VC-1-DL to be used in any HDCP-based system with no worries.

The VC-1-SC features an on-board re-clocker to compensate for attenuation of SDI signals carried over long distances. This makes it possible to receive camera-relay video while maintaining a high image quality.

The exterior plating is aluminum at 2mm thickness. The connectors laid out inside the exterior plates are fastened to the chassis with nuts and bolts. This makes for a heavy-duty specification that can keep the connectors from coming loose even with frequent cable changes, as well as withstanding impact and drops. Every connector has an LED input indicator enabling you to confirm the status of signal transmission at a glance. The series is built for high reliability that includes accurate operation even over long periods of continuous use, thanks to a design featuring heat-radiating efficiency. Cutaway areas in the exterior plate enable you to fasten the unit to tripods or the like using hook & loop fastener or elastic ties. This makes for convenient placement and setup even during live on-site use.

DIP switches make it simple to accommodate on-site requirements. Change the conversion direction or other settings by simply sliding a DIP switch on the side of the unit. Connection to a computer via the USB cable unlocks greater versatility with advanced settings, including a memory location to lock in a favorite configuration. Control and configure multiple VC-1 units at the same time using a USB hub.

• 3G (Level A&B) /HD/ SD SDI
• HDMI In/Out
• RGB/Component In
• Composite In
• HDCP Support
• Built-in Frame Synchronizer and Scaler
• Audio Embedding or De-Embedding
• VC-1 RCS, PC/MAC Control Application
• Up/Down/Cross, Frame Rate, I/P, and Aspect Ratio Conversion

Specs

SDI

• Connector: BNC type x 1 (Combined use with SDI Out Connector)
• Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C

HDMI

• Connector: Type A (19 pins) x 1
• Signal Standard: HDMI HDCP support (When an HDCP-applied signal is input, output from the SDI OUT connector is stopped)

RGB/Component

• Connector: HD DB-15 type x 1
• Signal Level: 1.0Vp-p (Y signal), 0.7Vp-p (R/G/B/Pb/Pr signals), 5VTTL (H/V signals)
• Impedance: 75 ohms

Composite

• Connector: BNC type x 1
• Signal Level: 1.0 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 V-p (C signal (NTSC)), 0.3 V-p (C signal (PAL))
• Impedance: 75 ohms

Analog Audio

• Connector: RCA phono type x 1 pair (L/R) (Combined use with Analog Audio Out Connector)
• Input Level: -6dBV
• Maximum Input Level: +6dBV
• Impedance: 22 k ohms

Reference

• Connector: BNC type x 1
• Impedance: 75 ohms
• Signal Format: Black Burst, Bi-level, Tri-level

Output Connectors

• SDI
• Connector: BNC type x 2 (One is Combined with SDI In Connector)
• Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C

HDMI

• Connector: Type A (19 pins) x 1
• Signal Standards: HDMI HDCP support

Audio

• Connector: RCA phono type x 1 pair (L/R) (Combined use with Analog Audio In Connector)
• Input Level: -6dBV
• Maximum Output Level: +6dBV
• Impedance: 2.2 k ohms

Formats

SDI

• Connector: BNC type x 1 (Combined use with SDI Out Connector)
• Signal Standards: SMPTE 424M (SMPTE 425M-AB), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
• Video Formats: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i

          1920x1080/30PsF/29.97PsF/25PsF/24PsF/23.98PsF 
         1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 
         720x480/59.94i, 720x576/50i (Conforms to ITU-R BT.601-5)

• Color Format: 10 bits YCC 4:2:2
• Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 16 ch (Conforms to SMPTE 299M,    SMPTE 272M-C)

*When frame synchronizer is engaged, CH 3-8 of HDMI and CH 3-16 of SDI audio output are not available.


Video Formats: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p/60i/59.94i/50i
1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p
720x480/59.94p/59.94i, 720x576/50p/50i (Conforms to CEA-861-E)

• PC Formats: 640x480/60/72/75/85Hz, 800x600/56/60/72/75/85Hz, 1024x768/60/70/75/85Hz, 1280x768/60/75/85/Hz, 1360x768/60Hz, 1152x864/75Hz, 1400x900/60/75/85Hz, 1280x960/60/85Hz, 1280x1024/60/75/85Hz, 1400x1050/60/75Hz, 1680x1050/60Hz, 1600x1200/60Hz, 1920x1200/60Hz Reduced blanking (Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11)
• Color Format: 10 bits YCC 4:2:2, 8 bits YCC 4:4:4, 8 bits RGB 4:4:4
• Audio Format: Linear PCM, 24 bits, 48 kHz, 8 ch

RGB/Component

• Video Formats: 1920x1080/60p/59.94p/50p/60i/59.94i/50i/24PsF/23.98PsF (Conforms to SMPTE 274M)

1280x720/60p/59.94p/50p (Conforms to SMPTE 296M)
720x480/59.94p/59.94i, 720x576/50p/50i

• PC Formats: 640x480/60/72/75/85Hz, 800x600/56/60/72/75/85Hz, 1024x768/60/70/75/85Hz, 1280x720/60Hz, 1280x768/60/75/85/Hz, 1360x768/60Hz, 1152x864/75Hz, 1400x900/60/75/85Hz, 1280x960/60/85Hz, 1280x1024/60/75/85Hz, 1400x1050/60/75Hz, 1680x1050/60Hz, 1600x1200/60Hz, 1920x1080/60Hz, 1920x1200/60Hz Reduced blanking (Conforms to VESA DMT Version 1.0 Revision 11)

• Composite
• Video Formats: NTSC, PAL

Processing

• Audio Embed/De-embed 2ch

Synchronizer

• Frame sync is activated when a reference signal is detected. When frame synchronizer is engaged, CH 3-8 of HDMI and CH 3-16 of SDI audio output are not available.

Conversion

• Selectable Full/LetterBox/Crop/Dot-by-Dot Type
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• Frame Rate Conversion
• Frame Skip/Repeat Type

Others

• USB
• USB Type B (Hi-Speed USB) x 1
• Power Supply
  
• DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

• Operation Temperature

+0--+40 degrees Celsius +41--+104 degrees Fahrenheit

• Accessories

AC adaptor Power Cord Rubber Foot x 4 Owner's Manual

Size and Weight

Width

150 mm
5-15/16 inches

Depth
130 mm
5-1/8 inches

Height
30 mm
1-3/16 inches

Weight
500 g
1 lbs. 2 oz.
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)