User manual SIMA CT-200

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. GoDVD! TM 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 unauthorized 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. Digital Video Enhancer and Duplicator Sima Products Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139 800-345-7462 www.simacorp.com e-mail us at custserv@simacorp.com © 2005 Sima Products Corporation PN21712 Model CT-200 User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of Sima's GoDVD! Model CT-200 This package includes: (1) Go-DVD! - Model CT-200, (1) RCA style Video Cable, (1) 7.5V, 500 mA AC adapter and this Instruction 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. 004-000-00345-4 Troubleshooting Device does not operate Possible Solutions · · · · Press Input select switch to toggle between composite and s-video inputs. Has correct mode (AV, Line, Tuner, etc.) been set on the VCR or DVD Correct connecting cable? Have the RCA cables been mixed up at the input and output of the VCR/DVD? No picture · · Picture rolling or black and white Is the Power light on? If not, there is no power. Is the connecting cable of the plug-in adapter damaged? TV does not support 50/60 Hz scan rates. · GoDVD! will not perform the following functions: 1. Allow you to play a PAL DVD or video tape on a NTSC player. (and visa versa) 2. Allow you to play a PAL DVD or video tape on a NTSC TV that supports only 60 Hz scan. 3. Allow you to copy an NTSC DVD or video tape to an NTSC DVD recorder or VCR in the PAL format to send over seas, unless the recorder supports both formats. 1 6 Important Connection Notes: · GoDVD! should be connected between your playback VCR, DVD or · · · camcorder and the recording VCR or DVD as shown on pages 3 & 4. Regardless of which input is used, both outputs continuously deliver an output signal. The unit will automatically detect whether the video input is in NTSC (USA) or PAL (Europe) format. Only the video cables are to be connected to GoDVD!. Audio cables should be connected directly between the playback and recording units. With Hi-8 or SVHS capability, connect your S-video cables to GoDVD!. The CT-200 is equipped with Auto Off/On signal detection. When the video signal is removed, the unit will automatically shut off and the LED will blink every 2 sec. When the video signal is restored, the unit will power on. Operation 1. Connect the GoDVD unit as shown on pages 3 and 4. 2. Select the PAL/NTSC output format by setting the PAL/NTSC output switch to the desired setting. Note: The unit will automatically detect whether the input is PAL or NTSC, however you must select the desired output format. For use on U.S. televisions, VCRs and DVDs, set the output format switch to NTSC. Select the appropriate input by pressing the Input select switch. Green light signifies Composite signal. Orange light signifies S-video input signal. Select the desired enhancement mode by pressing the Video Enhancement button. The button cycles between six enhancement modes as follows: 3. 4. Pressing the button six times begins the cycle again. 1. The LED indicator light shows which Input format and Enhancement mode Specifications Note: VHS and DVD media are produced in more than one video format. In the United States, the NTSC format is used. In Europe, the PAL format is used. GoDVD! automatically detects the input format, however, you must select the output format. NTSC & PAL - GoDVD! converts NTSC to PAL and PAL to NTSC video formats. To output in NTSC, slide the switch located on the OUTPUT panel to the right. To output in PAL, slide the switch located on the OUTPUT panel to the left. INPUT - NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / PAL / PAL M / PAL N / SECAM auto detection. 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 - NTSC (Fsc=3.58 MHz) / PAL (Fsc =4.43 MHz) 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) 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 five 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. 2. Select A/V input on your recording VCR or DVD and press RECORD. 3. Then press PLAY on your playback device. 5 Connection diagram for composite video Connection diagram for s-video 3 4