Sima SCC User manual

Video Color Corrector
Model SCC
User Manual
PRELIMINARY
Important Safety Precautions
When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire and electric shock, including the following:
Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do
not use near a bath tub, wash bowl, sink, or laundry tub; do not use in a wet
basement or in a swimming pool.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the case of this product.
Operate this product using only the power supply included with it or provided as an
accessory. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not overload electrical outlets or extension cords as this can result in fire or
electric shock.
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, etc.
The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation.
This unit is for private use only. Use of this device to duplicate copyrighted video
tapes or other video sources may be against certain federal and state copyright
laws.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
1998 by Sima Products Corp.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means without prior written permission
from Sima Products Corp.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions 2
Introduction 4
Typical Hook up 5
Operation 6
Trouble Shooting 8
Technical Specifications 9
Warranty 10
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Introduction
The Sima Color Corrector, Model SCC, has been designed for the person who
wants to control and adjust a video signal to achieve the best possible viewing
and copies of video tapes. This allows you to enhance dark videos and adjust
for color balance problems on your home movies.
The SCC has the following features:
1) Control of key picture elements like brightness, picture, color, tint, and
sharpness to allow you to adjust the video signal as necessary.
2) Supports composite and S-video sources.
3) Fine tuning of the red, blue and green colors to achieve a correct white
balance.
4) Full sync and color burst restoration for rock solid copies
5) Full electronic bypass to see the before and after pictures easily.
What’s Included:
1 - SCC Color Corrector unit
1 - RCA cable, 1 meter long
1 - S-Video cable, 1 meter long
1 - AC adapter, 120 VAC input, 15 vdc output
1 - This instruction manual
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Typical Hook up
When you want to use the SCC and record the improved video, connect the
SCC between the video output of your playback VCR or camcorder and the
video input on your recording VCR. When you want to directly view the
results, connect the SCC between the video output of your playback VCR
or camcorder and the video input on your TV.
The diagram below shows how to connect between either a camcorder or
VCR and a recording VCR.
Step 1: Plug the 15 vdc plug into the SCC and the adapter into a standard
120 VAC outlet.
Step 2: Connect the video output of the playback VCR or camcorder to the
Video Input on the SCC. You can use either, but not both, of the
composite or s-video connections to match the output of the VCR.
Step 3: Connect the audio output of the playback VCR or camcorder to the
audio inputs on your recording VCR.
Step 4: Connect the video output of the SCC to the video input of the
recording VCR.
Typical SCC Connection
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Operation
When AC power is applied and the power button is depressed, the power
light will illuminate. You can now use the controls to adjust the picture as
described below.
Front Panel
Controls
Power - Press to turn unit on or off.
Tint - Adjust the hue level of the video output. Typically set to the mid
position.
Color - Adjusts the amount of color in the picture by varying the
chroma level. Typically set to the mid position.
Sharpness - Boosts or cuts the high frequency detail of the image
offering a true sharpening of the picture. A special noise reduction
circuit is incorporated to reduce the grain normally associated with
detail enhancers. Set to about the “2 o’clock position for normal
picture.
Brightness - Adjusts the black level of the input video signal to
brighten or darken the image. Set to about the “1 o’clock position for
normal picture.
Contrast - Adjusts the luminance level of the video signal. Set to the
“2 o’clock position for a normal picture.
Blue - Fine adjustment of the balance of the blue color in the picture
Green - Fine adjustment of the balance of the green color in the picture
Red - Fine adjustment of the balance of the red color in the picture
Bypass - Press the button in to bypass the color corrector and out to
have the color corrector in the video circuit.
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The dots shown in the front panel view above the controls on the previous
page show the setting of the controls so the picture is about equal to the
input. Because of slight variations these setting should be used as a
starting point only and will vary from set-up to set-up.
Press the bypass button in to view the picture before color correction and
out to see the after picture.
Note: It should be noted that the SCC cannot make a
bad video into a good video. However, the SCC can
improve and compensate for minor color and brightness
errors in the source video.
Rear Panel
Video Output
S-Video - S-Video jack output
Composite - RCA connector for composite video output
Video Input
S-Video - S-Video jack output
Composite - RCA connector for composite video input
DC Input - 15 VDC, input.
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Trouble Shooting
Problem Solution
Power light does not come on Make sure power adapter is plugged
into a working outlet and the power
button is press on.
Adjusting the controls has no
affect on the picture
Make sure the unit is not in the
bypass mode.
Poor picture quality Connect only the composite or S-
video cable. Using both cables at
the same time will not work with
most VCRs and TVs.
No picture Make sure the power light is on
Make sure inputs and outputs are not
reversed.
Corrected picture does not
match bypassed picture
Not all the controls should be in the
“12 o’clock” position to achieve
proper picture quality. Adjust
controls as necessary to achieve a
correct picture.
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Technical Specifications
Video
Inputs
Composite Video (RCA style phono jack)
75 ohm, unbalanced, 1 v p-p
S-Video (4 pin mini DIN)
Y: 1 vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
C: 0.286 V p-p, burst signal, 75 ohms
Outputs
Composite Video (RCA style phono jack)
75 ohm, unbalanced, 1 v p-p
S-Video (4 pin mini DIN)
Y: 1 vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
C: 0.286 V p-p, burst signal, 75 ohms
Resolution: 550 lines of resolution
Power Input: 15 VDC, 500 ma
Size: 11.3” wide, 6.75” deep, 1.8” high
Weight: 3 lbs, 2 oz.
Supplied accessories
AC adapter, 15 VDC, 500 ma output
RCA video cable, 3’
S-Video Cable, 3’
User Manual (this document)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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90 Day Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that is the accompanying product
proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship
within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the Company will, at the
Company’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash
refund will be made).
What you must do to enforce Warranty
You must deliver, mail or ship the product, together with both the original bill of
sale and this limited Warranty statement as proof of warranty coverage to:
Sima Products Corp., Att: Customer Service
140 Pennsylvania Ave., Bld. #5, Oakmont, PA 15139
It is recommended that you contact Sima to obtain a return authorization number.
Limitation of Liability and Remedies
Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to lost profits, loss of use or
anticipated benefits, or other incidental, consequential, special or punitive
damages arising from the use of, or the inability to use, this product, whether
arising out of contract, negligence, tort or under any warranty, even if Sima has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. Sima’s liability for damages in
no event shall exceed the amount paid for this product. Sima neither assumes nor
authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities.
Some states do not allow 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 also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sima Products Corp., 140 Pennsylvania Ave., Bld. #5, Oakmont, PA 15139 USA
412-828-3700, 800-345-7462, 412-828-3775 FAX
Visit us at www.simacorp.com
E-mail us at [e-mail] Manual # 21596, rev A
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