Pico Macom TA-52 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. pico MACOM INC VHF UHF FM AMPLIFIER Installation And Operation Manual oc No ON Date 04 02 02 SAFEGUARDS Important Information Product Inspection Inspect the equipment for shipping damage Should any damage be discovered immediately file a claim with the carrier Important Safety Instructions To ensure 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 TA 52 amplifier please con tact your dealer or have him contact the Pico Macom Service Center at the phone numbers on the bottom of the page CAUTION DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SEVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilat eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclo sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT OPEN T2. CON NECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 DESCRIPTIONS and Specifications Description The 52 is a 52 dB gain UHF VHF FM broadband distribution amplifier designed to function as a reliable key component in medium and large systems Signal control is provided through front panel design The UHF VHF input may be Features combined or separated by use of a single throw switch Low band VHF High band VHF and UHF frequencies have separate gain controls and switchable 10 dB input attenuators Features include switchable FM trap and 20 dB test point 60 dBmV output capability Switchable input attenuators Output monitor test points Switchable FM trap Slope controls on VHF low and high band Independently adjustable VHF High VHF Low gain levels Separate or combined inputs Specifications Bandwidth Max Input Level 3 channels 8 Low band 54 108 MHz dBmV per band High band 174 216 MHz Input Attenuators 10 dB UHF band 470 806 MHz 3 se FM Band Rejection Switch Gain minimum 48 dB 95 108 MHz 20 dB minimum Output Capability 60 dBmV 50dB 75 ohms cross modulation level 3 channels Gain Control Range 10 dB minimum Impedance Inpu
3. home consult your appliance 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 conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet 14 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock 16 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requir
4. HE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENCION A DECOUVERT POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COU RANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and user instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers 6 Do Not Use Attachments not recommended by the manufac turer or they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Acessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing seri
5. ing Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been expesed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc tions An improper adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techni cian to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT SERVICE_ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS STANDOFF INSULATORS MAST SERVICE ANTENNA ENTRANCE LEAD IN WIRE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA ie DISCHARGE UNIT TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA POWER SERVICE GROUNDING TERMINALS OF PRODUCT ELECTRODE SYSTEM eg interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER Di 244M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 f 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has usedreplacement parts specified by the manufactu
6. ous injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance 9 Ventilation This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register The video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacture s instructions have bee adhered to Any slots or opening in the cabinent are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation fo the video product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or similar surface PICO INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 SAFEGUARDS Important Information 10 Grounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power socket only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug Ifthe plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 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
7. r Cable Provides 10 dB attenuation to hi band input The three prong type power plug connects to a 120 Vac 60 Hz electrical outlet 9 10 dB Provides 10 dB attenuation to uhf band input PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 INSTALLATION UHF ANTENNA lt GROUND BLOCK 1008 LO BAND Tru Spec OUT UHF VHF FM 77227 DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER Bo co Nor Rove screws DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty ico Macom Inc war rants to the original purchaser this prod uct shall be free of defects in material and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below During the warranty period Pico Macom Inc or an authorized Pico Macom service facility will provide free of charge the parts and labor necessary to correct defects in mate rial and workmanship Warranty Duration This warranty shall terminate one year from the original date of pur chase of the product or at a time the product is 1 Misused or damaged due to neglect or improper installation 2 Modified 3 Repaired by someone other than the warrantor 4 Sold by the original purchaser Statement of Remedy To ob
8. rer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter mine that the product is in proper operating conditions 21 Outdoor Antenna Grounding Before attempting to install this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges a Use No 10 AWG 5 3mm copper No 8 AWG 8 4mm aluminum No 7 AWG 10mm copper clad steel or bronze wire or larger as ground wire b Secure antenna lead in and ground wires to house with stand off insulators spaced from 4 feet 1 22m to 6 feet 1 83m apart c Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead in enters house d A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode where other types of electrode systems do not exist Refer to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1984 for information e Use jumper wire not smaller than No 6 AWG 13 3mm copper or equivalent when a separate antenna grounding electrode is used NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 22 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND IN PARTICULAR SPECI FIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE
9. t and Output Power Requirements Dimensions Weight 115 Vac 60Hz 25W 17 L x 3 D x 5 H 7 75 lbs PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 FEATURES Front Panel OUT UHF VHF FM DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER MODEL TA 52 CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS A0DB ATTENUATOR curru 1 or Combined Connect or 10 Gain Adjust antenna to this port Potentiometer provides for R F hi band gain adjustment 2 11 Gain Adjust Connect VHF antenna to this port Potentiometer provides for R F uhf band gain adjustment 3 Separate or Combined 12 Tilt If using separate VHF and antennas position Potentiometer provides for hi band slope adjustment slide switch on Separate If using UHF VHF broad band antenna position slide switch on Combined 13 Output Connect this port to distribution system 4 10 dB Provides 10 dB attenuation to low band input 14 Monitor 20 dB Used to monitor output signal 5 Provides blocking of FM signal if required 15 Power LED Indicates when amplifier is on 6 Gain Adjust Potentiometer provides for R F low band 16 Fuse gain adjustment Replace with amp 250 volt fuse 7 Tilt 17 On Off Potentiometer provides for low band slope adjustment Power on or off switch 8 10 4 18 Powe
10. tain such a warranty service et tt See te te ttt PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 contact the salesperson where the prod uct was obtained You will be issued a Return Authorization RA number which will be used to track your product Be prepared to provide 1 The model number and channel number of the product 2 The date of purchase 3 A specific identification of the problem Deliver the products to Pico Macom Inc or ship the products in the original packing material to the address at the bottom of the page Include satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase Products will not be accepted by Pico Macom Inc without the RA number clearly indicated on the shipping label The foregoing constitutes the Pico Macom Inc entire obligation with re spect to this product and the original purchaser and any user or owner shall have no other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific le gal rights and you also have rights which vary from state to state U S A Tru Spec MACOM INC PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197
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