Sima CT-Q1 User manual

Video Enhancer

and Duplicator

Model CT-Q1

User Manual

Notice: Use of this product for unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material from DVD, VHS or other media is strictly prohibited under the federal Copyright laws unless the copy qualifies as a fair use under the Copyright laws.

FCC Information

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict acceptance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

* Re-orient the receiving antenna

* Relocate this equipment with respect to the receiver

* Move this equipment away from the receiver.

* Plug this equipment into a different outlet so that this equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find “How to Identify and resolve Radio/Television Interference Problems” prepared by the FCC helpful. The booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-00000345-4

90-day Limited Warranty

Sima Products Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced at Sima’s option. Mail the enclosed product registration card within ten days of the original purchase.

Conditions

Ship your unit, freight pre-paid, including a copy of your sales receipt and a description of problem to:

Sima Products Corporation Attn: Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg. #5 Oakmont, PA 15139

This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or unaut horized repairs. All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically excluded. Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Troubleshooting Device does not

operate

No picture

Picture rolling

Specifications

Possible Solutions

Press Input select switch to toggle between composite

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and s-video inputs.

Has correct mode (AV, Line, Tuner, etc.) been set on the

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VCR or DVD

Correct connecting cable?

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Have the RCA cables been mixed up at the input and

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output of the playback and record devices ?

Is the Power light on? If not, there is no power.

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Is the connecting cable of the plug-in adapter

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damaged?

TV does not support 50/60 Hz scan rates.

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Input Connectors

Composite Video (RCA jack) x 1 / S-video (mini-din) x 1

Note: input selection switch toggles between composite and s-video input source.

Output Connectors Composite Video (RCA jack) x 1 / S-video (mini-din) x 1

Power: DC 7.5V 500mA Dimensions: 4.5”(W) x 2.5”(L) x .75”(H)

This package includes: (1) Model CT-Q1, (1) RCA style Video Cable (1)

7.5V, 500 mA AC adapter and This Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of Sima Video Enhancer- Model CT-Q1.

S-Video Connection

The CT-Q1 should be connected between your playback VCR or camcorder and the recording VCR or DVD as shown below. Note: Regardless of which input is used, both outputs continuously deliver an output signal.

video cables are to be connected to CT-Q1. Audio cables should be connected directly between the playback and recording units. With Hi-8 or S-VHS capability, connect your S-video cables to CT-Q1.

Playback Camcorder, VCR

Only the

Composite Connection

Playback Camcorder, VCR

Operation

1. Connect the Ct-Q1 unit as shown on page 3.

2. Select the appropriate input by pressing the Input select switch. Green indicator light signifies Composite signal. Orange indicator light signifies S-video input signal.

3. Select the desired video enhancement mode by pressing the Video Enhancement button. The button cycles between six enhancement modes as follows:

Pressing the button six times begins the cycle again.

4. The LED indicator light shows which Input format and Enhancement mode are selected. For example, a steady green light means you have selected a composite input signal and will output in the Normal video mode. An orange blinking light indicates an S-video input signal with one of three enhancement modes. Use the steady indicator light as a fixed point to determine the desired enhancement mode. Review the chart below to determine the correct setting. If unsure which video enhancement mode is selected, look at your video monitor while toggling through the options.

5. Select A/V input on your recording VCR or DVD and press RECORD.

6. Then press PLAY on your playback device.