Pico Macom PFAM-550SUB Home Theater System User Manual
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1. O O C o o o o o C CO O O O m m m m O cm cmm T c dx O c Q a oS Qo Q oS OQ o Q Gr Q 16 0 O O x ue Sub Band Selection Channel T7 thru T13 use the same DIP switch settings as standard 7 thru 13 To change to Sub Band move slide switch on back panel to Sub Band position www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico STEREN COMPANY CHANNEL SELECTION DIP Switch Settings Standard FFSET CH CHANNEL TM eo TREO STD EIA MHz FREQ MHz 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MHz J 23 21725 1176 111010000 9 K 24 22325 1182 0001100000 L 25 229 2625 1188 1001100001 M 26 235 2625 1194 010110000 1 N 27 241 2625 1200 1101100001 O 28 247 2625 1206 0 0 1 11 1 P 29 253 2625 1212 101110000 1 Q 30 259 2625 1218 011110000 1 R 265 2625 1224 1111100001 s a 271 2625 1230 0000010001 T 33 277 2625 1236 1000010001 U 34 283 2625 1242 010001000 4 35 289 2625 1248 x 00 L9 0 1 W 36 295 2625 1254 001001000 1 37 301 2625 1260 101001000 1 BB 38 307 2625 1266 0110010001 CC 39 313 2625 1272 111001000 1 DD 40 319 2625 1278 000101000 1 FE 41 325 2625 1284 1001010001 FF 42 331 2750 1290 010101001 0 GG 43 337 2625 129 110101000 1 HH 44 343 2625 1302 001101000 j 452. RF OUT to a TV set and compare the contrast and brightness to a known signal use off air signal to ensure a proper modulation level If necessary adjust the video modulation until proper contrast is observed 6 Connect an audio source to the AUDIO IN on rear of the unit Set audio modulation peak deviation to 25 kHz with the audio modulation adjustment A known off air signal and a TV may be used to set adjustment for equal audio level 7 Connect the RF OUTPUT to a proper combining network FREQUENCY OFFSETS he Federal Communications Commission requires that cable system modulators which operate in the aircraft communications and navigation bands be off set in frequency by 12 5 kHz The PFAM 550SUB PLL FREQUENCY 108 to 118 MHz 118 to 137 MHz 225 to 328 6 MHz 328 6 to 225 4 MHz 335 4 to 400 MHz CHANNEL oscillator is factory set to comply with FCC requirements for frequency accuracy 5 kHz in the aeronautical communication and navigation bands NUMBER OFFSET Harmonically Related Coherent HRC video carriers and Incrementally Related Coherent IRC video carriers are CATV channel assignment methods to reduce the effect of intermodulation products The technique is used in ex pensive phase locked headends where all units are tied to a master 6 0003 MHz oscillator with a maximum error of 1 Hz www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico STEREN COMP
3. amp Pico MACOM A STEREN COMPANY PFAM 550SUB NTSC Frequency Agile Audio and Video Modulator Installation And Operation Owners Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before use Keep this manual handy for future reference Visit Our Web Site www picomacom com Contact Us 858 546 5050 Toll Free 800 421 6511 SAFEGUARD 4 Pico MACOM A STEREN COMPANY 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 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 PFAM 550SUB agile modulator please con tact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at the phone numbers at the bottom of the page WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance TO R
4. 349 2625 1308 101101000 1 46 355 2625 1314 011101000 1 KK 47 361 2625 1320 1111010020 1 LL 48 367 2625 1326 000011000 3 MM 49 373 2625 1332 100011000 1 NN 50 379 2625 1338 0 4 8 0 1 L1 0 1 OO 51 385 2625 1344 1100110001 PP 52 391 2625 1350 001011000 1 QQ 53 397 2625 1356 101011000 4 RR 54 403225 1362 0110110000 SS 55 40925 1368 111011000 0 TT 56 415 25 1374 000 1110000 UU 57 421 25 1380 1001110000 VV 58 427 25 1386 0101110000 WW 59 433 25 1392 1101110000 CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 10 4 Pico MACOM A STEREN COMPANY CHANNEL SELECTION DIP Switch Settings Standard CHANNEL STD EIA XX YY ZZ AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE FFF GGG HHH JJJ KKK LLL MMM NNN 000 PPP 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 VIDEO FREQ MHz 439 25 445 25 451 25 457 25 463 25 469 25 475 25 481 25 487 25 493 25 499 25 505 25 511 25 517 25 523 25 529 25 535 25 541 25 547 25 OSC FREQ MHz 1398 1404 1410 1416 1422 1428 1434 1440 1446 1452 1458 1464 1470 1476 1482 1488 1494 1500 1506 c S1 2 9 4 S 7 9 9 WD 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 O 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 O 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 O 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 O 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 00 0 0 1 0 0 1 00 0 0 1 0 0 1 000 1 1 0 O 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 THESE CHA
5. ON 0 a OFF 1 CHANNEL STD EIA 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 5 95 A 4 96 3 97 A 2 98 1 99 A 14 B 15 C 16 D 17 E 18 F 19 G 20 H 21 I 22 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 1 thru 10 ON PPP 12345678910 VIDEO FREQ MHz 55 25 61 25 67 25 77 25 83 25 91 25 97 25 103 25 139 25 145 25 151 25 157 25 163 25 169 25 175 25 181 25 187 25 193 25 199 25 205 25 211 25 OFFSET CH VIDEO FREQ MHz 109 2750 115 2750 121 2625 127 2625 133 2625 OSC FREQ MHz 1014 1020 1026 1036 1042 1050 1056 1062 1068 1074 1080 1086 1092 1098 1104 1110 1116 1122 1128 1134 1140 1146 1152 1158 1164 1170 Example Adjacent DIP switch drawing illustrates the proper setting for channel 2 O O m m GO Qv w O O m O O OF _ O O e e O O O m e O O m nm Q O O O S1 A Nn O e e me m O O oo O O O en o c c cO e e O O O O nm nm Oo ou mM O oo Q Q
6. s written instructions 2 disassembly or repair by someone other than Pico Macom or a Pico Macom authorized repair center 3 misuse misapplication or abuse 4 alteration 5 lack of reason able care or 6 wind ice snow rain lightning power surges or any other weather conditions or acts of God Pico Macom s warranty with respect to third party proprietary sub assembly modules and or private label products are limited to the duration and terms of third party vendors warranty Pico Macom shall in no event and under no cir cumstances be liable or responsible for any consequential indirect incidental punitive direct or special damages based upon breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort liability or otherwise or any other legal theory arising directly or indirectly from the sale use installation or failure of any product acquired by buyer from Pico Macom This limited warranty extends to the original purchaser Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue this warranty at Pico Macom s sole discretion without noti fication No other warrantees are expressed or implied One year warranty if sold outside U S A CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 11 Pico A STEREN COMPANY 6260 Sequence Drive San Diego California 92121 Phone 858 546 5050 Sales 858 546 5055 Fax 858 546 5051 www picomacom com sales picomacom com Printed in the U S A
7. technician has used replacement parts speci fied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire elec tric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating conditions 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 standoff 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 40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER normal operatio
8. video output from satellite receiver VCR and CCTV camera Audio Input Accepts audio output from satellite receiver VCR and CCTV camera SUB CATV When switch is in SUB position channels 7 to 13 are converted to T7 to T13 When switch is in CATV position CATV channels 2 to 78 and 95 to 99 are available Fuse holder 117VAC type 0 5 amp 125V slow blow fuse 220VAC type 0 5 amp 250V slow blow fuse Convenience Outlet 117VAC type shown 220VAC type 2 flat blade type not shown Power Cord 117VAC type Three wire standard U S A type www picomacom com INSTALLATION Installation Procedures 4 Pico MACOM A STEREN COMPANY Adherence to these precautions will help prevent problems during initial installation of the PFAM 550SUB 1 Connect the jumper from the I F output to the input on the rear panel 2 Connect the PFAM 550SUB to a 115 VAC ground ed receptacle Observe the lit LED light indicating power is on 3 Using a signal level meter or spectrum analyzer set the output level 4 Check the aural carrier level It should be set at 15 dBmV below the video carrier WARNING When connecting the PFAM 550SUB di rectly to a TV set attenuate the output sufficiently to prevent overdriving the TV The front panel test point is useful for monitoring modulator output 5 Connecta 1 0 volt peak to peak video source to the VIDEO IN on rear panel Connect the
9. 5dB C N In Band gt 58 dB C N Out of Band gt 68 dB Fv 6 5 MHz Upper Adj Reject gt 60 dBc Fv 1 5 MHz Lower Adj Reject gt 60 dBc I F Frequency 45 75 MHz Video Input Level 0 6 V p p min for 87 596 modulation Input Type Composite video negative sync 0 8 dB 30 Hz to 4 MHz lt 3 10 to 90 APL lt 2 10 to 90 APL lt 50 nsec 60 dB 87 5 modulation 60 dB minimum weighted 0 5 V to 1 5 V P P Frequency Response Differential Gain Differential Phase Chrominance Luminance Delay Hum and Noise Video Signal to Noise Input Level Range One year warranty if sold outside U S A www picomacom com Five year warranty Supports HRC IRC frequency offsets Factory aligned to FCC Docket 21006 for frequency offsets and stability Professional picture quality Front panel 30 dB test point Rear panel AC convenience outlet can be changed by resetting the DIP switches accessed through the front panel High quality external modu lation and RF level controls assure years of reliable operation The modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments pre set and FCC Docket 21006 off sets are standard at no extra cost Pico Macom Inc backs the product with a five year limited warranty Audio Baseband Input Impedance Baseband Input Level Pre Emphasis 600 ohms unbalanced 0 5 Vp p for 25 kHz deviation 75 microseconds Flatness 1 5 dB max 50 Hz to 15 KHz General Power Inp
10. ANY INSTALLATION PFAM 550SUB 2 Way Application TSMS 2150X 16A AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER In PFAM550mt REQUE AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER In PFAM550mt REQUE AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER IN PFAM550mt AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER iN PFAM550mt REQUE AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER In PFAM550mt REQUE AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER ipeo IN PFAM550mt BEST loans AUDIO IN CA 30 870AR DSS RECEIVER vipco In PFAMS50mt REOUT A AYICUZ DISTRIBUTION SQ SPLITTER AMPLIFIER AUDIO IN a DSS RECEIVER IN PFAM550mt OUT AUDIO IN I TO DISTRIBUTION DSS RECEIVER In PFAMS50mt Sie IE Ja SYSTEM AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER ViDEO IN PFAM550mt RE OUT AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER iN PFAM550mt Ame AUDIO IN SECURITY DSS RECEIVER ViDEO in PFAM550mt CAMERA AUDIO IN RF OUT DSS RECEIVER ViDEO IN PFAM550mt AUDIO IN RF OUT DSS RECEIVER yipEo IN PFAM550mt VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN DSS RECEIVER In PFAM550mt RFOUT RF OUT PFAP550MS RF IN SUB BAND RETURN PATH CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com 4 Pico MACOM A STEREN COMPANY CHANNEL SELECTION DIP Switch Settings Standard
11. EDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT OPEN THE 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 POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT 1 Read Instructions All the 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 manufacturer or they may cause hazards www picomacom com 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do n
12. NNELS SHALL BE OFFSET IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULING SECTION 76 612 www picomacom com CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico STEREN COMPANY WARRANTY Five Year Limited Warranty 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 conforming to factory specifications Pico Macom will cover the cost of parts labor and return freight from factory Five Year Limited Warranty Most products designated as Headend Electronics are further covered by an extended 4 year period beyond the expiration of the original 1 year warranty for a full 5 year period Qualified equipment requiring factory repair dur ing the extended 4 year period is covered under our re certification program Recertification fees under this program shall not to exceed 20 of the product s List Price and whenever possible Pico Macom will attempt to upgrade performance to the latest improved specification Warranty Limitations This warranty excludes coverage of damage or inoperability resulting from 1 use or installation other than in strict accordance with Pico Macom
13. er all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruction Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjust ment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM e g interior metal water pipe 19 20 2T EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA c DISCHARGE UNIT TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA TERMINALS OF PRODUCT GROUND WIRE GROUND CLAMPS OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 f BONDING JUMPER 4 f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service
14. f you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be rout ed 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 convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time the unit should be disconnected from power source 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 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt age points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt age or other hazards Ref
15. n GROUNDING AND IN PARTICULAR SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUND ING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged CONTACT US 858 546 5050 www picomacom com DESCRIPTIONS 4 Pico MACOM A STEREN COMPANY Specifications Features Double heterodyne conversion provides superior spurious harmonic output supression Channels 7 through 78 capable 5 75 to 550MHz 57 3 dB output 5 75 to 550 MHz SAW filtered and loop Description The PFAM 550SUB is a frequency agile double hetero dyne conversion audio video modulator Its superior sideband filtering provides adjacent channel compat ibility and FCC Docket 21006 frequency accuracy The PFAM 550SUB provides 57 3 dB output from sub band channel T7 through cable channel 78 including HRC and IRC off set frequencies The channelization S ifi ti RF Channels Output Level Output Impedance Output Return Loss Audio Video Ratio 89 channels T7 T13 2 78 amp 95 99 45 to 57 dBmV adjustable from front panel 75 ohm 15 dB Adjustable 7 to 22 dB below visual carrier x5 KHz in aeronautical band Conforms to FCC Docket 21006 Frequency Stability Spurious Output In band CATV channels In band Sub band Out of Band Fs550MHz 60dBc A V ratio 9 15dB 57 dBc A V ratio 15dB 54 dBc A V ratio 1
16. ot place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious 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 This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s in structions have been adhered to Any slots or opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of his 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 other similar surface CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 PICO STEREN COMPANY Important Information 10 13 16 17 18 Grounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with either a three prong plug for 110 VAC use or a two prong flat blade 220 volt type plug Each type is to be inserted into only the type of receptacle for which they are specifically designed Do not cut off the round grounding pin of a three prong plug in order to be able to fit into a two prong receptacle as this could cause injury and will void the warranty Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label I
17. ut Operating Temperature 117 VAC 60 Hz or 220 VAC 60 Hz 10 C to 450 Dimensions 19 L x 12 Dx 1 75 Weight 8 2 pounds Connectors All F type Specifications subject to change without notice CONTACT US TOLL FREE 800 421 6511 Pico STEREN COMPANY PANELS Front and Rear Panels DOO 5X6 PFAM 550 UB sss EM Extended m m Modulator VIDEO AUDIO i PICO AUDIO OVER AUDIO RATIO MOD e 0 1 Power on LED Indicates power is on when lit 2 Video Audio Ratio adjustment Used to set level of audio carrier 3 Audio Modulation LED Indicates aural over modulation level when lit 4 Audio Modulation adjustment Used to set audio modulation Volume 5 Video Modulation adjustment Used to set video modulation 6 Video modulation LED Indicates video over modulation when lit 7 Channel Select Dip switches are used to select desired channel 8 RF Output Adjust Used to set output level 9 30dB Output test monitor Used to monitor RF output level 10 RF Output Connect this port to distribution system CONTACT US 858 546 5050 VIDEO VIDEO OVER MOD MOD TEST POINT CHANNEL RF LEVEL e E 9 ET E 11 45 Input Input from scrambler or output LF Output To I F input or to scrambling device Video Input Accepts
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