Canopus announces ADVC300 Digital Video Converter with Advanced Image Enhancement Technology

Latest in line of Advanced Digital Video Converters offers bi-directional analog/DV conversion and pre-filtering options for optimal analog video preservation

San Jose, Calif. (November 12, 2003) – Canopus Corporation today announced ADVC300, a high-quality, bidirectional analog/DV converter for Mac OS and Windows-based computers that features component video output and advanced image enhancement technology, such as digital noise reduction and image stabilization, to instantly clean, stabilize and preserve old VHS and Hi8 videos in pristine DV format.

What makes the ADVC300 stand apart is its ability to filter and stabilize analog source video prior to DV conversion to enhance image quality. ADVC300's powerful pre-filtering features include advanced 3D Y/C separation to reduce color noise and improve image quality , 3D digital noise reduction to eliminate noise in the analog video signal, a line time base corrector (LTBC) to correct any video images that jitter, as well as frame synchronization and auto gain control. ADVC300 also features color bar reference signal output and advanced analog input control software for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness.

ADVC300 can be used with a DV-enabled video editing system or as a stand-alone converter that lets users transfer analog video directly to a DV deck without using a computer. ADVC300 supports leading video editing applications for both Windows and Mac OS, including Canopus EDIUS, Final Cut Pro®, Avid Xpress® DV and Adobe® Premiere® Pro. Component video output allows viewing of content on a component device, such as a broadcast monitor.

At the heart of the ADVC300 is the acclaimed Canopus DV codec, which provides the highest-quality image output possible. To ensure perfect audio and video synchronization, ADVC300 also includes an advanced locked-audio feature.

Pricing and Availability

ADVC300 will be available in December 2003 through Audio Intervisual Design, your Canopus Authorized Partner, for a suggested retail price of $549.

About Canopus Corporation

Canopus Corporation, based in San Jose, Calif., is the U.S. division of Canopus Co., Ltd, headquartered in Kobe, Japan. Canopus designs and manufactures award-winning digital video and graphics solutions for video professionals and enthusiasts. The company combines innovative hardware and software designs to set new standards in performance, functionality and reliability. Industry leaders worldwide recognize Canopus’s advanced DV and MPEG codec technologies, which are featured in the company’s highly acclaimed realtime render-free, multi-track video editing solutions and transcoding products. Canopus also has offices in the U.K., Germany, Italy, Australia and China in addition to an extensive worldwide distribution network. For more information contact Canopus at (408) 954-4500 or visit their Web site at www.canopus.com.

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