Roland VC-300HD manual Support for various formats

Multi-format conversion options

Support for various formats

The VC-300HD enables conversion between many all of the formats currently used in video production. It is a multi-format converter. Four connector types provide different data sources and destinations: IEEE1394, analog component, SDI, and DVI-I. HDMI connectivity is enabled through the use of a DVI-I conversion cable.

These different connectors provide access to a diverse variety of HD, SD and other resolutions. Naturally, to ensure conversion between resolutions, up conversion and down conversion are supported. Even in HD format, conversion from 720p to 1080i is far from unusual. This type of resolution conversion plus Interlace/ Progressive conversion is possible with the VC- 300HD.

Moreover, output to a PC monitor can be converted to HDV and HD-SDI output. This

makes it possible to capture PowerPoint slides and other software applications as immediately usable video content. Going the other way, video pro VCR content can be converted to data that can be viewed on PC monitors, via projectors, and on consumer TV screens.

Moreover, while China is geographically close to Japan, China is in the PAL region. When the 2008 Olympics are held in Beijing, Japan is bound to have to quickly deal with a lot more PAL content. The VC-300HD is not limited to NTSC format. It takes the different frame rates and resolution from PAL to NTSC output and vice versa. Up to now, no other converter has been available that enables you to convert just about all existing formats and provide bi- directional conversion.

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