Let the groundbreaking Grass Valley EDIUS NX Express take you to the world of high definition video production. Use any mix of HD and SD video content; work with unlimited video, audio, title and graphics layers and any combination of realtime effects; and, most importantly, preview your work in progress in high-quality, full resolution in realtime on the type of video monitor on which it is intended to be displayed, even HDTV.

Many of the HDV editing systems currently available compromise video quality in order to provide realtime editing functionality. Grass Valley EDIUS NX Express delivers genuine realtime HD resolution editing including full quality, full frame rate HD output to an HD video monitor from the timeline. Two important workflow benefits are derived from a genuine realtime HDV editing system like EDIUS NX Express:

• No rendering is required to preview edited sequences; results are displayed instantaneously — on HD video monitors.
  
• The original video and audio data can be preserved at every step of the editing process. You can always be assured that the format you start with is exactly what will be delivered. This eliminates any guesswork when applying the multitude of realtime effects featured with the system.

• Realtime mixed format editing of HD, HDV, DV, MPEG-2, uncompressed and lossless video with EDIUS Pro editing software
  
• Realtime HD/SD resolution conversion and output
  
• Realtime aspect ratio conversion and output, including 16:9-4:3
  
• Realtime frame rate conversion and output, including NTSC-PAL
  
• Realtime HD/SD effects, keyers, transitions and titles
  
• High-quality proprietary software codecs, including the award-winning Grass Valley HQ codec
  
• High-speed, hardware-based SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 timeline export
  
• High-quality analogue and digital inputs/outputs for DV, S-Video, composite video and unbalanced audio
  
• Hardware-based video overlay design for accelerated HD/SD editing
  
• Realtime, full resolution, full quality component HD and SD video output
  
• Filtering and noise reduction technology for analogue input
  
• Bidirectional analogue/DV conversion (ADVC technology), available from within any Windows-based NLE software
  
• Direct-to-DVD timeline export
  
• Optional* video I/O modules available for XDCAM, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO HD, P2 and VariCam
  
• Future-proof codec and performance scalability
  
• Capture/video output plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® Pro v1.x** and video output plug-ins for Adobe After Effects® and Adobe Photoshop®
  
• 64-bit PCI-X version available: Ask your Dealer or Grass Valley Representative for details
  
• 3-year limited warranty on hardware; 90-day limited warranty on software

Planet PC’s Edius workstation's features powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processors and incorporate the latest in reliable, tried and tested, authorised components including the new PCI-Express Graphics card technology.

EDIUS version 4.5 is here, incorporating a number of significant and highly requested new features into the powerful realtime NLE software engineered by Grass Valley.

EDIUS Broadcast is designed to meet the requirements of higher-end broadcast and post-production environments, including support for newer, non-tape forms of video recording and storage.


System Specification:

• Intel Core2 Duo 3.00GHz processor
  
• 2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (2 x 1GB)
  
• Intel Motherboard
  
• 160GB Maxtor Serial ATA 7200rpm hard drive
  
• 500GB Maxtor Serial ATA 7200rpm hard drive
  
• Nvidia 8600GT 256MB PCI Express
  
• Midi-Tower extended ATX chassis
  
• 3.5" 1.44MB floppy disk drive
  
• Pioneer SATA DVD Burner
  
• Microsoft Windows compatible keyboard
  
• Microsoft Wheel mouse
  
• Creative Speaker System
  
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet network adapter

• 1 Year RTB parts & labour hardware warranty
  *An option to upgrade to a 3 Year warranty is available on the checkout.
  
• 1 Year telephone technical support
  
• Manufacturers software warranty
  
• Planet PC Easy Restore recovery CD-ROM
  
• Planet PC Special Effects Pack CD-ROM
  
• All original documentation & media

EDIUS SP for HDV is the most advanced prosumer nonlinear editing solution in its class. Boasting hardware editing acceleration and high-quality video input and output circuitry, EDIUS SP for HDV interfaces with professional and consumer video equipment, including HDV, DV, BetaCam SP and all consumer analog formats, with optional native editing support available for DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD.

Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing studio environments, EDIUS SP for HDV features complete support for Betacam SP with component video and balanced audio input/output as well as frame-accurate RS-422 VTR control and external reference sync input connections.

EDIUS SP for HDV Key Hardware Benefits:-

• Optimised, realtime integration and acceleration with EDIUS Pro software
  
• Extensive analog and digital video equipment inputs/outputs, including RS-422 control and external reference sync input
  
• Additional component HD/SD video output for broadcast monitor preview
  
• Onboard DV hardware codec
  
• Advanced analog video adjustment, enhancement and synchronisation technology
  
• Analog video capture to lossless, uncompressed, DV, MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 (DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD codec pack is available as a separate option for EDIUS SP for HDV)
  
• Precise RS-422, DV, and HDV device control
  
• VTR control via AV/C-RS-422 conversion*
  
• Realtime bidirectional analog / DV conversion and capture (ADVC functionality)*
  
• Realtime editing plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® Pro
  
• Scalable, future-proof hardware and video codec design for unrestricted realtime capabilities and long product life

Use ADVC 110 to connect all analog and digital video cameras, decks and editing systems. ADVC 110 is a portable and easy-to-use digital video converter compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers.

ADVC110 is the ideal device for capturing and outputting analog video from any FireWire equipped notebook and desktop computer. There are no drivers to install and ADVC 110 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin FireWire cable.

Key Features:-

• Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment
  
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems
  
• Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Canopus EDIUS, Canopus Let’s EDIT, Final Cut Pro®, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Vegas®, iLife®, Ulead MediaStudio® Pro, and Windows Movie Maker
  
• Audio-only conversion
  
• No need to install drivers or any software applications
  
• Powered by IEEE 1394 FireWire connector*
  
• NTSC and PAL compatible
  
• Colour bar reference signal generator
  * Using the 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire connector requires a power adapter
  (sold separately)

• Windows® 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher), Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (requires Service Pack 1 or higher)

• Mac OS X 10.1 or later

• NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
  
• PAL: 720x576 @ 25fps
  *ADVC110 also accepts SECAM video (input only)

• 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
  
• 2-channel 32kHz 12-bit

• 1 x 4-pin S100 FireWire (100Mbps)
  
• 1 x 6-pin S100 FireWire (100Mbps)

• 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
  
• 1 x composite (RCA)

• 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
  
• 1 x composite (RCA)

• 1 x stereo (RCA)

• 1 x stereo (RCA)

• IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack

• 4.5W

The ADVC55 is a compact analogue-to-DV converter that connects externally to the computer or DV camcorder/recorder via the IEEE 1394 OHCI interface.

The ADVC-55 can be powered by a powered IEEE 1394 6-pin connector, making it the perfect mobile converter unit for both Macintosh and PC video enthusiasts. An external Power Supply Unit is also available for those without a powered IEEE 1394 interface.

Key Features:-

• High quality analogue to DV conversion
  
• Renowned Canopus codec technology
  
• Compact and light for portability
  
• Powered via IEEE 1394 connector (6-pin)
  
• Connects to both Macintosh and PC

Planet PC’s Edius SP for HDV Workstation features powerful Intel Xeon processors and incorporate the latest in reliable, tried and tested, authorised components including the new PCI-Express Graphics card technology.

EDIUS SP for HDV is the most advanced prosumer nonlinear editing solution in its class. Boasting hardware editing acceleration and high-quality video input and output circuitry, EDIUS SP for HDV interfaces with professional and consumer video equipment, including HDV, DV, BetaCam SP and all consumer analog formats, with optional native editing support available for DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD.

Designed to seamlessly integrate into existing studio environments, EDIUS SP for HDV features complete support for Betacam SP with component video and balanced audio input/output as well as frame-accurate RS-422 VTR control and external reference sync input connections.

System Specification: HP Workstation XW8600

• Dual Intel Xeon Quad-Core 2.66GHz processors
• 4GB DDR-2 667 SDRAM
  
• 250GB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Drive
  
• 3 x 500GB SATA 7200 RPM Hard Drive (RAID 0)
  
• Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTSPCI-Express Graphics
  
• Pioneer SATA DVD Burner
  
• Intergrated Audio
  
• Edirol MA-15D speakers
  
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
  
• Integrated 10/100/1000 network adapter
  
• Keyboard & Optical Scroll mouse
  

Manufacturers software warrantyAll Planet Editing Workstations are built-to-order and thoroughly tested before dispatch. Workstations are therefore not available for next-working-day delivery, build times do not usually exceed 10 working days. Confirmation of expected delivery dates are confirmed upon receipt of your order.



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The ADVC300 is the latest addition to Canopus’ successful digital video converter range. It incorporates high quality image enhancement, using time base correction and digital noise reduction, to convert analogue (Hi 8/VHS) video to DV.

Key Features:-

• High quality bi-directional analog to DV conversion and analogue video enhancement
  
• Custom codec chip – superior picture quality from proven Canopus technology
  
• Locked audio support (capture long clips with perfect audio sync)
  
• High quality component output support (D1 connector)
  
• Analogue reference out

• 2D/3D Y/C separation - separates the Y/C and composite signals
  
• Digital 2D/3D digital noise reduction - eliminates noise in the analogue video signal
  
• Digital 3D frame synchroniser – stores incoming signals in the frame buffer to supply a stable synchronisation signal to the DV encoder chip
  
• Digital line time base corrector - detects and corrects image jitter
  
• Digital AGC (Auto Gain Control) - automatically adjusts the input video signal level for a clearer picture
  
• Adjustable black stretch; white gain; white step
  
• Edge sharpening filter
  
• Colour bar display

• Mac OS 10.2.7/10.2.8/10.3
  
• Windows 2000 + Service Pack 3 or later (DirectX 8.0 or later)
  
• Windows XP + Service Pack 1 or later

• NTSC
  
• PAL
  
• SECAM (input only)

• Windows/Macintosh hybrid application
  
• Analogue input signal quality adjustment/audio setting adjustment
  
• Preview window for monitoring input image

• ADVC 300 unit
  
• DV cable 6-pin to 4-pin (2m)
  
• AC adaptor
  
• CD-ROM
  
• Manual
  
• User registration card

• DV (4-pin or 6-pin)
  
• Composite (RCA jack)
  
• S-video (mini 4-pin DIN)

• DV (4-pin or 6-pin)
  
• Composite (RCA jack)
  
• S-Video (mini 4-pin DIN)
  
• D1 component

• 48 kHz 16-bit, 2-channel
  
• 32 kHz 12-bit 4-channel (input for 2 channels only)
  
• RCA jack x 2 (stereo x 1)

The Canopus ADVC1000 is a professional, high-quality bidirectional SDI/DV video converter designed for use with broadcast studio equipment. Featuring front-side controls and LCD display, analog video and unbalanced audio outputs for monitor preview, and a solid half 19-inch rack mount design, ADVC1000 is an ideal SDI in/out solution for any DV interface in a studio environment.

Key Benefits:

• Canopus's proprietary DV technologies provide the best picture quality preservation
  
• SDI and DV I/O - Digital audio I/O (AES/EBU) – Reference input
  
• Analog video and unbalanced audio output (for monitor preview)
  
• Quick configuration using front panel controls
  
• Front LCD panel for status and settings display
  
• 9-pin serial port (AV/C - RS422 command convert function)
  
• Solid half 19-inch rack mount design
  
• NTSC and PAL compatible
  
• Windows and Mac OS compatible

• ADVC1000 converter box
  
• AC adapter
  
• User Manual
  
• 1 x FireWire cable (4-pin – 6-pin)

• Digital Video Input/Output
  • 1 x 4-pin FireWire
    
  • 1 x 6-pin FireWire
• Video Input
  2 x BNC (SDI and Active Through, SMPTE 259M-C)
• Video Output
  • 1 x BNC (SDI, SMPTE 259M-C)
    
  • 1 x BNC (EDH, SMPTE RP165)
    
  • 1 x composite video (RCA)

Combining features normally found in video production switchers, presentation mixers, and audio mixers, our Grass Valley™ Indigo audio/video (AV) mixer is a powerful, cost-effective, and easy-to-operate platform for Pro AV applications. A multi-format solution, it features video up- and downconversion, the ability to mix in high-resolution PC graphics from any DVI-I source, advanced audio mixing, and automated device playback and control via industry-standard connections.

Key Features:-

• Live seamless switching of video, computer, and audio sources
  
• Mix digital and analog sources
  
• Upconvert/downconvert multiple video channels between HD and SD
  
• SD/HD simulcast output
  
• Pre-programmable video layouts with keyers for picture-in-picture and other effects
  
• Digital effects with 2D and 3D transformations, including page turns, ripples, and swirls
  
• Linear/luminance and chroma video keyers
  
• Integrated control of the Grass Valley Turbo™ intelligent digital disc recorder (iDDR) and other devices
  
• Stereo analog and AES/EBU audio
  
• SDI and DV audio de-embedding and re-embedding
  
• Four-band parametric equaliser and motor-driven audio faders
  
• Simple audio-follow-video mode
  
• Intelligent audio-delay management for live production lip sync

MVRD4000 is a hardware-based, high-quality MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 encoding/decoding solution. Featuring software for capture and playback, MVRD4000 also includes a software development kit for programmers to create

Key Features:-

• With realtime MPEG-4 encoding capabilities, MVRD4000 can produce high-quality video streams with reduced file sizes, making them ideal for delivery over networks, email attachments and for optimum storage on hard disk drives and optical media. MVRD4000 also supports Main Profile at Main Level (MP@ML) MPEG-2 encoding. When using MP@ML, the MVRD4000 delivers the high-quality video and audio MPEG-2 output required by today's video professionals for DVD authoring. In addition, MVRD4000's variable bitrate capability is one of the most effective techniques used to maintain video quality while reducing file size. With composite and S-Video inputs, MVRD4000 is scalable up to full-D1 resolution with NTSC and PAL format support.
  
• The capture and playback application MPEGPit is included with MVRD4000. MPEGPit is provided to monitor basic operation of the MVRD4000 board and to create MPEG files, such as content files, for Canopus MediaEdge2. MVRD4000 also features an SDK for developers to create custom applications that use MVRD4000 to encode and decode MPEG video
  
• The realtime analog-to-MPEG capture capability of MVRD4000 also makes it an ideal companion to the Canopus MediaEdge2, a LAN-based client / server video distribution system. When combined with MediaEdge2, MVRD4000 provides realtime MPEG encoding and live stream network broadcast of high-quality MPEG-4 video.

ADVC700 is a bidirectional analog/DV video converter with Canopus® PerfectSync technology to ensure impeccable conversion of every frame. A 19-inch breakout box with component video, composite, S-Video, and balanced and unbalanced audio I/O, ADVC700 offers high-end features including LTC input/output and RS422 signal conversion for professional VTR control.

Key Features:-

• Connects to all video cameras, decks and editing systems
  
• Converts professional and consumer analog video formats to DV and back in one simple step
  
• Converts DV device control signals to RS422 for professional VTR control
  
• Canopus PerfectSync technology eliminates signal disturbances, frame skips and duplications for perfect conversion of every frame
  
• Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Canopus EDIUS, Final Cut Pro®, Avid Xpress®, Vegas®, Adobe® Premiere® Pro and more
  
• YUV component, S-Video and composite video I/O
  
• Reference input and LTC time code I/O
  
• XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced audio I/O
  
• Can be used as a stand-alone bidirectional analog/digital video converter without needing a computer
  
• Quick configuration using front panel dial control with LCD status and settings display
  
• 1U 19-inch rackmount design
  
• NTSC and PAL compatible

Transform still images and photographs into movies with Imaginate 2.0. Featuring easy-to-use panning, zooming, scaling and 3D camera positioning tools, Imaginate 2.0 is perfect for still image effects such as creating photo montages with audio, DVD motion menus and documentary style movies. The only limitation is imagination.

Features:-

• Pan, zoom, rotate and skew high-resolution stills in 3D
  
• Save projects as video clips for easy integration with video editing software
  
• High-quality image scaling retains sharp, precise photo details
  
• Plug-in support for Canopus EDIUS, Canopus Edit, Canopus Let’s EDIT and
  
• Adobe® Premiere® (6.x or Pro)

• Smart wizards and ready-to-use templates for simplified project configuration
  
• Multiple image support and easy set up of montages using the Imaginate Storyboard
  
• Audio import support to add narration or music to any project
  
• Keyframable Blur filter for realistic camera effects
  
• Anchor and Spline controls ensure precise camera positioning for intricate motion sequences

Professional-quality Realtime DV Codec Technology
At the heart of EDIUS DVX is Canopus's proven proprietary DV codec chip providing the industry's best picture quality with render-free DV output.

Most Powerful Realtime Capabilities in its Class
EDIUS DVX can process up to five video layers and 30+ moving title and graphics layers in realtime from the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline. The internal video keying process is done in YUV 4:2:2, as opposed to the RGB processing found in most editing systems. This results in superior output quality and excellent keying results.

30 DV Optimised Realtime Filters
EDIUS DVX includes the industry's best DV chroma keying and realtime colour correction with vectorscope and waveform monitoring. EDIUS DVX also features a high-quality realtime speed controller, which provides realtime speed adjustments of any value ranging from 1 to +/- 1,000%.

Comprehensive Software Tools
EDIUS DVX incorporates Canopus's high-performance Media Technology and comes with a comprehensive suite of additional software tools for powerful content creation and multi-format media delivery.

Key Features:-

• Realtime render-free DV and analogue output
  
• Simultaneous realtime video tracks
  
• Unlimited simultaneous realtime title and graphics layers
  
• 30 realtime video filters
  
• 7 realtime audio filters
  
• 3D Picture-in-Picture transition
  
• Simultaneous unrestricted combinations for all of the above
  
• High-quality 2D, 3D and alpha transition groups with hundreds of presets
  
• Adobe Premiere Pro plug-in
  
• Supports PAL and NTSC video standards
  
• Supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios
  
• Supports DV, DVCAM and Digital 8 equipment
  
• Full YUV 4:2:2 editing and processing

• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 3.0 GHz or faster
  
• 1GB RAM
  
• Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
  
• DirectX 9.0 or later
  
• 800 MB free disk space
  
• 24-bit or 32-bit graphics card capable of supporting hardware-based DirectDraw overlay at 1024x768 resolution
  
• ATA100/5400rpm hard disk or faster recommended
  
• Sound card
  
• One free 32-bit PCI slot

• EDIUS DVX PCI bus card
  
• EDIUS DVX installation CD-ROMs
  
• EDIUS Pro 4 reference and tutorial manuals
  
• Readme first guide
  
• 1 x FireWire cable (6-pin - 4-pin)
  
• EDIUS Pro 4 software
  
• Adobe Premiere Pro Realtime Edit Plug-in software

• Video Format
  • DV NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
    
  • DV PAL: 720x576 @ 25fps
• Audio Format
  • 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
    
  • 2-channel 32kHz 12/16-bit
• Digital Video Input/Output
  • 1 x 6-pin FireWire connector (external)
• Analog Video Output
  • 1 x composite output (RCA)
    
  • 1 x S-Video output (4-pin miniDIN)
• Analog Audio Output
  • 1 x stereo output (RCA)

Use ADVC 110 to connect all analog and digital video cameras, decks and editing systems. ADVC110 is a portable and easy-to-use digital video converter compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers.

ADVC 110 is the ideal device for capturing and outputting analog video from any FireWire equipped notebook and desktop computer. There are no drivers to install and ADVC 110 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin FireWire cable.

Key Features:-

• Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment
  
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems
  
• Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Canopus EDIUS, Canopus Let’s EDIT, Final Cut Pro®, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Vegas®, iLife®, Ulead MediaStudio® Pro, and Windows Movie Maker
  
• Audio-only conversion
  
• No need to install drivers or any software applications
  
• Powered by IEEE 1394 FireWire connector*
  
• NTSC and PAL compatible
  
• Colour bar reference signal generator
  * Using the 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire connector requires a power adapter
  (sold separately)

• Windows® 2000 (requires Service Pack 3 or higher), Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (requires Service Pack 1 or higher)

• Mac OS X 10.1 or later

• NTSC: 720x480 @ 29.97fps
  
• PAL: 720x576 @ 25fps
  *ADVC110 also accepts SECAM video (input only)

• 2-channel 48kHz 16-bit
  
• 2-channel 32kHz 12-bit

• 1 x 4-pin S100 FireWire (100Mbps)
  
• 1 x 6-pin S100 FireWire (100Mbps)

• 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
  
• 1 x composite (RCA)

• 1 x S-Video (4-pin miniDIN)
  
• 1 x composite (RCA)

• 1 x stereo (RCA)

• 1 x stereo (RCA)

• IEEE 1394 bus powered or DC5V from EIAJ#2 DC jack

• 4.5W

Canopus ACEDVio is an Analogue/DV video capture board for video enthusiasts.

Use ACEDVio to Capture video from various analog sources such as VCRs, or from DV camcorders using DV device control. You can also connect various OHCI devices such as hard drives to your system using ACEDVio!

Key Features:-

• Provides analog and DV input/output for compatibility for leading editing and DVD authoring applications.
  
• Connects to all widely used analog and DV camcorders and decks.
  
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS *
  
• Provides the industry's highest quality analog-to-DV and DV-to-analog video conversion with locked audio support.
  
• Provides video output to a monitor or television while editing.
  
• Features adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness controls on analog video input *
  
• Encoding and authoring of fully interactive DVD titles with Ulead DVD MovieFactory SE

• ACEDV series board
  
• DV Cable (4pin-4pin)
  
• Video Cable (S-Video / Composite conversion)
  
• Audio Cable (Stereo minijack / RCA conversion)
  
• CD-ROM
  
• Ulead DVD Movie Factory 2.0 SE
  
• Manual