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 CHC16U/550 active headend combiner, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at these phone numbers: 800-421-6511, 818-493-4300.
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21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: Before attempting to install this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to CHC16U/550 provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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Rev. 06/03 CHC16U/550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner The Pico Macom CHC16U Series are professional re-broadcast grade quality high-isolation 16-channel active headend combiners available in 82-Channel (54-550 MHz) and 135-Channel (54-860 MHz) frequency bandwidths. These units are designed to combine up to 16 input channels into a common broad- band output.
Operation and Controls CHC16U/550 CHC16U/550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner Front Panel Control Power On LED: Indicates power on when lit. -30 dB Test Point: The test point is provided for system setup and monitoring. Gain Control: Potentiometer provides for a gain adjustment from 6 to 12 dB.
6. Connect cables from the output of channel sources (modula- tors, processors, strip amplifiers, etc.) and the input connections of the CHC16U/550. 7. Connect a cable from the output of the CHC16U/550 to the input of the distribution system. Signal Combining...
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.