Pico Macom MPCMA Installation And Operation Manual

Pico Macom MPCMA Installation And Operation Manual

Universal-chassis agile a/v mini-modulator
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Universal-Chassis Agile A/V Mini-Modulator
Installation and
Operation Manual
Operation
www.picomacom.com
Ph:800-421-6511
Manual
Rev. 04/03

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  • Page 1 MPCMA Universal-Chassis Agile A/V Mini-Modulator Installation and Operation Manual Operation www.picomacom.com Ph:800-421-6511 Manual Rev. 04/03...
  • Page 2: Product Inspection

    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 MPCMA mini-modulator, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at these phone numbers: 800-421-6511, 818-493-4300.
  • Page 3 21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: Before attempting to install this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to MPCMA provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 4 The unit’s tracking filter technology and double-heterodyne conversion ensure accurate and spurious-free output. The MPCMA uses SAW filtering in conjunction with FCC group delay correction circuitry to provide superior adjacent channel selectivity. The unit’s PLL circuitry in conjunction with the non-volatile memory contained in the microprocessor ensures easy and reliable channel selection and restoration.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Audio Baseband Input Level: 0.5 V p-p for 25 kHz peak deviation 75 microsecond Preemphasis: 1.5 dB (50 Hz to 15 kHz) Flatness Audio: MPCMA Universal-Chassis Agile A/V Mini-Modulator Video Video Input Level: Video Input Type: Video Frequency Response: Differential Gain: Differential Phase: Chrominance Luminance Delay:<50 nsec, standard or FCC...
  • Page 6: Operations And Controls

    Operations and Controls MPCMA Panels Video Level Control: Use this control to adjust the video modulation level (picture quality). Audio Level Control: Use this control to adjust the audio modulation level (volume). Audio /Video Ratio Control: Used to set the level of the audio carrier in relation to the video carrier.
  • Page 7: Installation Procedure

    • Do not use this product for purposes other than intended. HEADEND/DISTRIBUTION INTERFACE PICO MACOM recommends connecting the headend components in the following manner: Each of the modulators, signal processors or strip amplifiers output are connected to a combining network. Either a PHC-12G or a PHC-24G head- end combiner may be used to accomplish this purpose.
  • Page 8: Warranty

    We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs. When you receive the loaner unit, pack the failed unit in the loaner unit’s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair. When you receive the repaired unit, a new RMA number will be provided in the box. Carefully pack the loaner unit and affix the new RMA number on the box and ship it back to us for full credit excluding shipping costs.

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