Roland VC-50HD

Bi-directional video conversion between HD/SD-SDI and MPEG-2 TS/HDV/DV

Quality video conversion in the palm of your hand.
Enables unprecedented convenience and flexibility.

- Portable and Lightweight with High Performance
- HDMI Output enables convenient monitoring
- External/Internal Battery Support

A new generation of quality recording and editing

The VC-50HD can convert from HD-SDI to not only HDV format (19/25Mbps) but also 8/35/50Mbps MPEG-2 TS. The unit also supports conversion from SD-SDI to DV format (25Mbps) and 2/9/12Mbps MPEG-2 TS.
*Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.

HDMI Output allows exible and convenient monitoring

The dedicated HDMI Output port provides display and monitoring of both the video and audio* signal. The output can also be used to directly connect to a large display or video projector.
*Audio signal is only available when the source is HD/SD-SDI.

Setup and Control via PC and/or dipswitches

The VC-50HD can be controlled using dedicated PC utility software via USB.
This allows setting up direction, codec type, SDI audio channels, etc.
Presets can be saved to enable quick and convenient selection via dipswitch settings.
*Dedicated utility software can be downloaded soon.

Three dierent types of power

The VC-50HD supports three dierent types of power supply: AC power adaptor, AA batteries, and external battery support. The built-in 8AA battery tray can supply seamless failover power should the AC power become disconnected or while changing over external battery packs. Additionally the VC-50HD has V-Mount and Gold Mount options for use with popular external batteries systems.

Capture directly to HDD/SDD using the EDIROL F-1 Video Field Recorder

Combining the VC-50HD with the EDIROL F-1 Video Field Recorder (Version 2.0) enables direct recording at any supported bitrate (up to 50Mbps) to hard-drive or solid state memory. MPEG-2TS 50Mbps enables higher quality video capture than HDV. Alternatively MPEG-2 TS 8Mbps enables around 27 hours of HD video recording when used with the 120GB HDD.

HD-SDI and HDV Bi-directional Video Copy

Bi-directionally convert between high quality, uncompressed HD-SDI and affordable HD format HDV devices. This is an efficient and flexible system for transfer, production and transcoding applications.

Capture directly and edit using your non-linear editing system

Most non-linear video editing systems support HDV as well as 35/50Mbps MPEG-2 TS les. Enable higher level quality video production with low overhead.

Easy capture or archiving to Blu-ray

Blu-ray/ DVD recorders equipped with IEEE1394 (i.LINK) can record high quality video directly from HD/SD-SDI sources via the VC-50HD. This is ideal for high quality video backup and archiving.

Video Input Format

IEEE1394 (i.LINK): HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i
MPEG-2 TS: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i
HD/SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M): HD-SDI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SMPTE 274M)
720/59.94p, 720/50p (SMPTE 296M)
SD-SDI: 487/59.94i, 576/50i (ITU-R BT.656-3, 4)

Video Output Format

IEEE1394 (i.LINK): HDV: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
DV: 480/59.94i, 576/50i
MPEG-2 TS 50/35/8* Mbps (HD): 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p
MPEG-2 TS 12/9/2* Mbps (SD): 480/59.94i, 576/50i
HD/SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M): HD-SDI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (SMPTE 274M)
720/59.94p, 720/50p (SMPTE 296M)
SD-SDI: 487/59.94i, 576/50i (ITU-R BT.656-4)
HDMI: 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 480/59.94i, 576/50i

Audio Input

IEEE1394: HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps
DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch
MPEG-2 TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps
HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio: HD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 299M)
SD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 272M-AC)

Audio Output

IEEE1394: HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps
DV: Linear PCM 16bit 48kHz 2ch
MPEG-2 TS: MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 16bit 48kHz 2ch 384kbps
HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio: HD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 299M)
SD-SDI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch (SMPTE 272M-C)
HDMI: Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 2ch

Timecode In/Out

IEEE1394: HDV: Conforms to HDV Standard
DV: Conforms to IEC 61834-2
MPEG-2 TS: Conforms to IEC 13818-2
HD/SD-SDI: HD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC)
SD-SDI: Conforms to SMPTE 266M, SMPTE RP188 (VITC, LTC)

Connectors

IEEE1394 Connector (i.LINK): 6-pin Type x 1 Conforms to IEEE1394-1995
HD/SD-SDI Input Connector: BNC Type x 1 Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M
HD/SD-SDI Output/ Thru Output Connector: BNC Type x 1 Conforms to SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M
HDMI Output Connector: Type A (19-pin) x 1
USB Connector: B Type x 1 Conforms to USB1.1 Full Speed
DC IN Connector: XLR 4-pin Type x 1 DC 9-20V

Others

Power Supply: AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) or External Battery (DC 9-20V) or HR15/51 x 8 or LR6 (AA) x 8
Max Operation time: about 2 hour (Nickel Metal Hydride Battery)
about 30 min (Alkaline Dry Battery)
about 10 hour (External, IDX Endura10 Li-Ion Battery)
* battery life will be changed according to the system situation.
Current Draw: 2,000mA
Operation Temperature: +0 to +40 degrees Celsius, 41 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit
Accessories: Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U),
Conversion cable (AC Adaptor -- XLR 4-pin type connector), AC Power Cord,
Battery Case (for AA type battery x 8), Battery Plate Holder,
mount screw for Battery Plate Holder x 8, Ferrate Core x 8

Size and Weight

Width (W): 114 mm4-1/2 inches
Depth (D): 194 mm7-11/16 inches
Height (H): 42 mm1-11/16 inches
Weight: 620 g1 lbs. 6 oz.

Up/Down conversion, I/P conversion, NTSC/PAL conversion, Frame conversion are not supported.
*1 Parameter setup can be controlled by dip switch, dedicated utility software,
or via the EDIROL F-1 Video Recorder directly (Version 2.0).

All specifications and appearances are subject to change.