[Canopus ADVC-100] Advanced DV Converter - Bidirectional 

Analog ↔ Digital Video / Audio Converter (Made in Japan)

The legendary professional-grade analog-to-DV / DV-to-analog 

bidirectional converter from Canopus (now Grass Valley). Highly 

regarded in the video editing and archiving community for its 

exceptional video quality, locked audio, and rock-solid 

performance. A must-have tool for digitizing VHS, Hi8, Video8, 

Betamax, LaserDisc, and other analog video sources to 

broadcast-quality DV format.

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■ ITEM DETAILS

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Brand        : Canopus (Japan / now Grass Valley)

Model        : ADVC-100

S/N          : 709614

Made in      : Japan

Power        : DC 5V IN (AC adapter NOT included - see below)

Certifications: FCC, CE, N1594

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■ FEATURES

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- Bidirectional conversion: Analog → DV AND DV → Analog

- Real-time, frame-accurate conversion with no dropped frames

- Locked audio for perfect A/V sync

- Switchable NTSC / PAL via DIP switches

- Switchable audio: 48kHz 16-bit OR 32kHz 12-bit

- 0 IRE / 7.5 IRE NTSC setup level switch

- Manual or Auto (IMS) input selection

- Hardware-based conversion - no driver dependencies

- Plug-and-play with any FireWire (IEEE 1394 / iLink) host

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■ INPUTS & OUTPUTS

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ANALOG IN (Front):

- Composite Video (RCA)

- S-Video (4-pin Mini DIN)

- Stereo Audio (RCA L/R)

ANALOG OUT (Rear):

- Composite Video (RCA)

- S-Video (4-pin Mini DIN)

- Stereo Audio (RCA L/R)

DIGITAL I/O:

- DV I/O (FireWire / IEEE 1394 / iLink) - 4-pin

- DV I/O (FireWire / IEEE 1394 / iLink) - 6-pin (rear)

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■ DIP SWITCH MODE SELECTION (See Photos)

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1. Video Format: NTSC / PAL

2. NTSC Setup Level: 0 IRE / 7.5 IRE

3. Locked Audio Mode: Locked / Unlocked

4. Audio Mode: 48kHz 16bit / 32kHz 12bit

5. Power-On Input Mode: Analog / Digital

6. Input Select Mode: Manual / Auto (IMS)

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■ INCLUDED

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[YES] ADVC-100 Main Unit

[NO] AC Adapter (5V DC, 2.1mm center-positive — NOT included)

[NO] FireWire cable

[NO] RCA / S-Video cables

[NO] Box or manual

PLEASE NOTE: A 5V DC AC adapter is required for operation. 

A standard center-positive 5V DC adapter (commonly available) 

will work. The unit was tested with a compatible adapter 

prior to listing.

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■ CONDITION

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- Pre-owned, in good working condition

- Cosmetic wear consistent with age and professional use:

  - Light scuffs and scratches on the chassis (see photos)

  - Light residue marks on the bottom label area

- All input/output ports are clean and undamaged

- All DIP switches are functional

- TESTED AND CONFIRMED WORKING

- Please review all photos carefully before purchasing

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■ COMPATIBILITY

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Works with any computer or device with a FireWire 

(IEEE 1394 / iLink / DV) port:

- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10, 11 (with FireWire interface)

- macOS (legacy and modern with FireWire/Thunderbolt adapter)

- DV-capable camcorders and decks for direct dubbing

- Editing software: Premiere, Final Cut, Vegas, iMovie, etc.

Hardware-level conversion means NO drivers required — the 

unit appears as a standard DV camcorder to the host system. 

This is one of the major reasons the ADVC-100 remains a 

preferred tool for video archivists today.

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■ PERFECT FOR

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- Digitizing VHS / Hi8 / Video8 / Betamax / LaserDisc / 

  S-VHS / 8mm tape archives

- Capturing footage from analog camcorders

- Preserving family video memories

- Professional video editing workflows

- Retro game capture from console composite/S-Video output

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■ SHIPPING

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- Ships from Tokyo, Japan with tracking

- Free international shipping

- Carefully packed with cushioning to protect the unit

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■ COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT

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2-3 items: 10% OFF

4-5 items: 15% OFF

6+ items : 20% OFF

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