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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:10 PM Page 1
PFAM550
550MHz Agile A/V Modulator
Installation and
Operation Manual
Operation
Ph: 800-421-6511 www.picomacom.com Manual
Rev. 07/03
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:10 PM Page 2 Safeguards PFAM550 Product Inspection Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. Should any damage be discovered, immediately file a claim with the carrier. Important Safety Instructions To insure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation. If you have any questions or comments about the PFAM550 Agile A/V Modulator, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Ce
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:10 PM Page 3 Safeguards PFAM550 11. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appli- ance dealer or local power company. 12. Power-cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords and plugs, co
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:11 PM Page 4 Descriptions PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator 82-Channel frequency range 54-550 MHz (CATV 2-78, 95-99) DIP switch controlled phase- locked loop for solid drift-free output on any channel SAW filtered for superior adjacent channel performance enables drop-in channel expansion PFAM550 57dBmV output for optimum carrier-to-noise performance 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator Carrier-to-noise ratio >60dB provides superior picture quality The PFAM550 is a pr
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:11 PM Page 5 Specifications PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator VIDEO/ AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OVER AUDIO VIDEO OVER TEST POINT POWER RATIO MOD. MOD. MOD. MOD. RF LEVEL CHANNEL -30dB Front View 125VAC AC117V 600W MAX 0.5A 60Hz/35W IF IN IF OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RF OUT FUSE CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 0.5A 125V FUSE Rear View RF Video Video Channels: 82 channels (2-78 & 95-99) Inpu
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:11 PM Page 6 Operation and Controls PFAM550 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator VIDEO/ AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OVER AUDIO VIDEO OVER TEST POINT POWER RATIO MOD. MOD. MOD. MOD. RF LEVEL CHANNEL -30dB Front Panel Control 1. Power On LED: 6. Video Modulation LED: Indicates power is on when lit. Indicates video over-modulation when lit. 2. Video/Audio Ratio Adjustment: 7. Channel Select: Used to set level of audio carrier. Dip switches are used to select de
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:12 PM Page 7 Installation Procedure PFAM550 Installation Signal Combining Methods It is recommended that assistance be available to safely install equipment in PICO MACOM recommends connecting the headend components in the equipment racks. Chassis must be fastened securely in equipment rack following manner: Each of the modulators, signal processors or strip ampli- before populating with modules. fiers output are connected to a combining network. Either a PHC-12G
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:12 PM Page 8 Warranty PFAM550 Limited Warranty Pico Macom warrants to the original purchaser that all of its new products are of sound design, quality materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture and will be free from related defects for one year from the original purchase date. Pico Macom will repair or, at its discretion, replace without cost to the original purchaser, the product which, upon inspection by Pico Macom, appears to be defective or not confo