Blonder tongue FA1M-50-860 Instruction Manual

Faxm series multi-channel frequency agile modulators

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FAxM Series
Multi-Channel Frequency Agile Modulators
Model
FA1M-50-860
FA2M-50-860
FA3M-50-860
©2007 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
Stock No.
59711B
59712B
59713B
(800) 523-6049 • (732) 679-4000 • FAX: (732) 679-4353
One Jake Brown Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1000 USA
www.blondertongue.com
651206700D

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FAxM Series Multi-Channel Frequency Agile Modulators Model Stock No. FA1M-50-860 59711B FA2M-50-860 59712B FA3M-50-860 59713B 651206700D ©2007 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
  • Page 2: Note To Catv System Installer

    Should any damage be discovered after unpacking the unit, immediately file a claim with the carrier. A full report of the damage shall be made and a copy forwarded to Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc. The company will then advise what disposition is to be made of the equipment.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of ➧ the unit. Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and ➧ will void the warranty.
  • Page 4 When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts ➧ specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitutions may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty. Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety ➧...
  • Page 5 FAxM Series Instruction Manual Description The FAxM Series are professional quality multi-channel agile audio/video modulators with an output frequency range of 54-860 MHz. The units provide a modulated aural & visual carrier on any channel in the 54 to 860 MHz range. Frequency plans including Standard CATV, IRC, HRC and Broadcast are accommodated via front panel selection.
  • Page 6: Specifications (Typical)

    FAxM Series Instruction Manual Specifications (Typical) General Frequency Range: 54-860 MHz Power Requirements: 110 VAC to 260 VAC Channels: CATV, VHF, UHF (STD,HRC,IRC) Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz FCC Offset (pre-programmed): 0, +12.5, or 25 kHz Temperature Range: 0° to +50° C Output Level - Combined Min: +50 dBmV AC Current (l): 0.32 Amp for 115 VAC Output Level Adjust: 15 dB (k)
  • Page 7: Operating Controls

    1A, 250 V, TYPE T MODULATORS LABORATORIES, INC. FA3M-50-860, STOCK NO. 59713B FA2M-50-860, STOCK NO. 59712B FA1M-50-860, STOCK NO. 59711B Rear Panel View 12. Video Input - “F” Connector 13. Audio Input - RCA Connector 14. RF Output - “F” Connector...
  • Page 8: Unit Mounting

    FAxM Series Instruction Manual Unit Mounting Mount the unit in a standard 19” EIA rack, ensuring access to rear connections and front controls. Make sure adequate ventilation exists in the vicinity of the unit. Preparation for Use Plug in the 3-prong connector of the AC power cord into a suitable 117 Volt, 60 Hz AC outlet of adequate current carrying capacity. Use appropriate cables (75 Ohm coaxial) to connect the program source to the video and audio input connectors and the RF output of the unit to the system input.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    FAxM Series Instruction Manual Troubleshooting A continuous flashing Channel Display indicates a Error Condition detected by the unit microcontroller. Sample conditions include: • Channel Selector Entry does not match the channel number on which the modulator is operating, the display will flash for 30 seconds and then revert back to the previous CH entry •...
  • Page 10 FAxM Series Instruction Manual Appendix A Frequency Allocation Tables VHF Broadcast Channels Standard Incremental Harmonic Standard Incremental Harmonic Channel Video (MHz) Chan. Video Video (IRC) Video (HRC) Chan. Video Video (IRC) Video (HRC) 55.25 457.2500 457.2625 55.2500 55.2625 61.25 463.2500 463.2625 61.2500 61.2625...
  • Page 11 Notes...
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (BT) will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may determine) any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing (i) for a period of one (1)

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