Multisystem Color Corrector
Model CCR-8
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
The Cypress Color Corrector, Model CCR-8, has been
designed for the professional videographer who wants to
adjust a video signal to achieve the best possible viewing
of video tapes.This allows you to enhance
bright or dark videos and adjust for color balance problems
on your home movies.
The CCR-8 has the following features
1. Suitable for worldwide video system:
NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL N/PAL M/SECAM input auto detection.
2. Selectable output system between NTSC and PAL.
3. Digital decoding and comb filter eliminates color noise and
ensures best picture quality.
4. On-Screen-Display menu control.
5. R,G,B adjustment for achieving a correct white balance.
6. Restores sync and color burst.
7. Adjustable controls on Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness and Tint.
8. Direct input source select.
What's Included:
1- CCR-8 Color Corrector unit
1- RCA cable, 1.8m
1- S video cable 1.8m
1- AC adapter, 120 VAC or 230 VAC input 7.5 VDC output
1- This instruction manual
1- Remote control, (optional)
Typical
Hook-up
When you want to use the CCR-8 and record the improved video, connect the
CCR-8 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 CCR-8 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 7.5 VDC plug into the CCR-8 and the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
Step 2:
Connect the video outputs of the playback VCR or camcorder to one
of the four Video inputs on the CCR-8 . You can use any one 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 input on your recording VCR.
Step 4:
Connect the video output of the CCR-8 to the video input of the
recording VCR.
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Video Input
S-Video
Composite
S-Video
Composite
Video Output
DC 7.5V
500mA
Output
Output
Input
RECORDING VCR
PLAYBACK VCR OR CAMCORDER
TV
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Technical Specifications
Video
Inputs :
Composite Video (RCA style phono jack)
75 ohm, unbalanced, 1 Vp-p
S-Video (4 pin mini DIN)
Y: 1 Vp-p,75 ohms,unbalanced
C: 0.286 Vp-p, burst signal, 75 ohms
Outputs :
Composite Video (RCA style phono jack)
75 ohm, unbalanced, 1 Vp-p
S-Video (4 pin mini DIN)
Y: 1 Vp-p,75 ohms,unbalanced
C: 0.286 Vp-p, burst signal, 75 ohms
Resolution :
550 lines of resolution
Power Input :
7.5 VDC, 500mA, center positive
Adjustment Range :
Tint:
Color:
Sharpness:
Brightness:
Contrast:
Video S/N Ratio:
Blue/Green/Red:
+3 db / -10 db
Size:
11.3"(W)x 6.75" (D)x 1.8"(H)
Weight:
3 lbs, 2 oz.
Supplied accessories :
AC adapter, 120 VAC input, 15 VDC output
RCA video cable, 3'
Instruction Manual (this document)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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30
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6 db / -12 db
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3 db
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12
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2 db
55 db
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1. Power :
Press the button to power on the unit
2. MENU/EXIT :
Press to enter main menu page or to exit from the selected parameter
3.
▲
,
▼
:
Press to move up / down the high-light bar to your desired adjust parameter
4. - ,+ :
Press to confirm your selected parameter
5. Display :
Press to show the OSD on top-right corner of the screen
6. INPUT :
Press to select your desired video input
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2
4
6
5
3
MENU/EXIT
DISPLAY
POWER
-
+
1
2
INPUTS
3
4
CR-18
▲
,
▼
-,+
Remote control
Standby / Power Select:
When power adapter is pluged in, the CCR-8 enters into standby mode,
the Standby LED illuminates.The unit can be further powered on by
pressing the power button either on the remote or on the front panel.
Press the POWER button to turn on the machine. The Standby LED goes off
and one of the input indicators illuminates.The unit is in operation mode.
Press the POWER button again to re-enter into standby mode.
To entirely power off the unit please unplug the power adaptor.
Input Source Select: Press one of four input buttons to select your
desired video input source
1
button: Press to select composite video 1 as input source
2
button: Press to select composite video 2 as input source
3
button: Press to select S-video 3 as input source
4
button: Press to select S-video 4 as input source
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2
Video Output
1 Composite 1- RCA connector for composite video out 1
2 Composite 2- RCA connector for composite video out 2
3 S-Video 3 - S-Video jack output 3
4 S-Video 4 - S-Video jack output 4
Video Intput
5 Composite 1- RCA connector for composite video input 1
6 Composite 2- RCA connector for composite video input 2
7 S-Video 3 - S-Video jack intput 3
8 S-Video 4 - S-Video jack intput 4
DC Input
- 7.5 VDC input (center positive)
Operation
Front panel
Standby
1
2
3
4
Input Selection
1
2
3
4
Menu/Exit
Red
Green
Blue
Multisystem Color Corrector
Model CCR-8
Power
-
+
1
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
Video Input
S-Video
Composite
S-Video
Composite
Video Output
DC 7.5V
500mA
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
MENU/ - / +/
/
buttons:
[ Main Menu ]
.Press MENU button to enter Main Menu:
Video Adjustment
Output System
OSD Display
:select
- +:enter MENU:exit
.Press
or
button to select the item you want to adjust.
.Press - or + button to enter the selected item.
.Press MENU to exit menu.
[ Video Adjustment Menu ]
.This page allows you to adjust of the value of varies video parameters.
- - - - - - - - - - - - + - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - + - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - + - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - + - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - + - - - - - - - - - - - -
RESET
:select Brightness
- +:adj MENU:back
.Press:
or
button to select the parameter you want to adjust.
Brightness adjustment Contrast adjustment Color adjustment
Sharpness adjustment NTSC Tint adjustment
.Select an item from one of or or or or icon,
and its value can be varied by pressing - or + button.
.Select RESET and press - or + button to return to default value.
.Press MENU to return to Main Menu.
3 -
3 -
3 -
3 -
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[ Output System Menu ]
To select output video system.
AUTO
NTSC
PAL
: select
- +:enter MENU:back
.Press
or
button to select your desired output system.
Press - or + button to enter the selected item.
.Press MENU to return to Main Menu.
.CCR-8 doesn't conduct field conversion (50Hz/60Hz conversion).
.The table shows video color system conversion between the input and output.
Select item input system output system
AUTO NTSC 3.58
NTSC 4.43 NTSC
PAL M
PAL PAL
PAL N PAL
SECAM
NTSC all systems NTSC
PAL all systems PAL
[ OSD Menu ]
.Display the OSD on top-right corner of the screen.
OSD Auto
OSD Off
: select
- +:enter MENU:back
.Press
or
button to select the item you want to adjust.
.Press - or + button to enter the selected item.
.Press MENU to back to Main Menu.
Red/ Green/ Blue Adjustment
Red- Fine adjustment of the balance of the red color in the picture
Green- Fine adjustment of the balance of the green color in the picture
Blue- Fine adjustment of the balance of the blue color in the picture
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