Pico Macom CAM-35UNIV Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. Connections a Slide the rear display switch to the ON position This switch activates and deactivates the digital display and the channel selector but tons on the front panel b Connect in the audio and video plugs from the input source to the AUDIO in and VIDEO in Jacks respectivily For sources with only one audio output connect to either the right or left jack c Using the two front panel controls select a channel between 14 and 69 for off air or 37 to 125 for CATV NOTE The modulator s LED displays either off air UHF or cable CATV channels d After selecting the channel slide the rear display switch on rear panel to the OFF posi tion This will disable the front panel tuning controls and turn off the LED display The channel you have selected will be stored in memory RF Output Connections The CAM 35UNIVan be used for various applications to modulate a signal source such as a Satellite receiver VCR laser disk player AC120V 60Hz 15W DISPLAY OFF ON CAM 35UNIV TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM m AUDIO IN L B B camcorder or surveillance camera to an ultraband CATV channel or a standard UHF channel Channel Selection Guidelines a The CAM 35UNIV modulator converts your input source to either UHF or Cable CATV channels Be sure your television set is tuned properly for off air or cable reception b Do not select channels that are adjacent to a CATV or an active off air channel In applic2. LEFT RIGHT AUDIO OUT PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 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 years 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 obtain such a warranty service 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 prod uct WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 at the address at the bottom of the page Include satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase Products will not be accepte
3. allowing installers to maintain an inventory of only two models to cover all NTSC channels The CAM 35UNIV also supports HRC and IRC offsets and BTSC audio Specifications RF Audio Channels UHF or Ultraband Input Impedance 600 ohms unbalanced Output Level 35 dBmv minimum Baseband Input 0 5 Vp p for 25 KHz peak Output Impedance 75 ohm deviation dI Output Format BTSC BTSC stereo capable Audio Video Ratio pre set 15 dB below d Pre Emphasis 75 microsecond aa Flat 2 dB 50 Hz to 15 KH Frequency Stability 10 KHz RENEE MAP ONO Spurious Output gt 55 dB below video carrier typical General Video Power Input 105 to 135 VAC 60 Hz Input Level 1 0 V p p min for 65 Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 87 5 modulation Dimensions 1 7 8 x 6 3 4 x 5 1 4 ModulationType AM vestigual side band Weight 1 5 pounds positive negative Connectors Visual C N gt 55 dB Input Audio amp Video RCA type Output F type 3 Specifications subject to change without notice PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 Front Panel Rear Panel AGI20V DIP AUDIO VIDEO RF 15W OFF ON R UBB 8 IN i 6 9 Bottom Panel VIDEO B B apjustO Qansust 1 Offset 8 Right Audio In Selects 12 5 or 25 kHz offset Accepts a balanced audio output from satellite receiver VCR cable converter
4. CTION 810 210 BONDING JUMPER 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac turer 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 determine 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 alumi num 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
5. THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND IN PARTICULAR SPECI FIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CON NECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILD ING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL DESCRIPIION and Specifications CAM 35UNIV Consumer Agile Modulator CAM 35UNIV VA Features e Excellent picture quality e Microprocessor controlled PLL with user selectable output channel e Tunes to UHF channels 14 through 69 e Tunes to CATV channels 37 through 125 Minimum 35dBmV output Description The CAM 35UNIV modulates a video and Left amp Right audio signal of a VCR satellite receiver or security camera to a user selected TV channel The modulator has a double sideband 35 dBmV output that is free from spurious distortions The microprocessor con trolled Phase Lock Loop PLL circuitry allow selection of the output channel to be made from the front panel The selected s s sS v A OFFSET ine CHANNEL CATVITV e Low spurious harmonic output HRC and IRC offset capable e Retains channel memory even after loss of power e Attractive low profile consumer converter case channel number is displayed in the channel selection window Non volatile memory locks and holds the selected channel in case of the loss of input power The agile design provides maximum flexibility while
6. TM PICO MACOM INC U S A AUDIO VIDEO MODULATOR CAM 35UNIV NTSC Installation And Operation Manual Date 4 4 99 SAFEGUARDS Importent 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 opera tion take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation If you have any questions or comments about the CAM 35UNIV modulator please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Ser vice Center at the phone numbers at the bot tom of the page RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK E NOT OPEN AN eo CAUTION WARNING FOR INDOOR USE ONLY TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 the 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 MOIST
7. URE 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 DECOUVERT 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 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 a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may
8. a tions using multiple modulators do not set mod ulators to adjacent channels for example 20 21 22 c Do not select a channel on which a local TV channel is being broadcast d Caution The lowest UHF frequencies chan nels 14 19 have also been assigned as acommer cial communications band A nearby transmit ter could cause intermittent interference on these channels Completion Once connections have been make and the de sired channel has been selected installation of the CAM 35UNIV is complete VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT FROM LNB SATELLITE RECEIVER LEFT RIGHT AUDIO OUT Note If mono receiver is used audio may be connected to either audio jack on CAM 35UNIV PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 INSTALLATION Stereo Hook Up Note To obtain stereo sound the CAM 35UNIV must be used with a stereo encoder The method of installation is shown below RF OUT TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM VIDEO IN BASE BAND SELECT SWITCH CAM 35UNIV Aone DISPLAY i AUDIO IN 15W OFF_ON R COMPOSITE OUT VIDEO IN B AUDIO IN A AUDIO IN CONTROLS AUDIO CARRIER OUT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT 68 1 AGC G ABS GG G STEREO ENCODER REMOTE SAP COMI is IN 5 LEFT RIGHT AUDIO VIDEO OUT FROM LNB COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT SATELLITE RECEIVER
9. d 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 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusions or limita tion of incidential or consequential dam ages so the above limitation and exclu sion may or may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific le gal rights and you also have rights which vary from state to state PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 NOTES PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 NOTES PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 NOTES PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 PICO MACOM INC U S A PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Blvd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197
10. e type of power supplied to your 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 convenience 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 or unused for long periods of time the unit should be disconnected 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 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 perso
11. etc 2 Ch Mode Selects Standard HRC or IRC frequencies Set in 9 Left Audio and Baseband In standard position unless your cable company re Accepts a balanced audio output from satellite quires HRC or IRC offset receiver VCR cable converter etc 3 Channel Select 10 Left Audio Base Band Select If stereo sound is desired a BTSC stereo generator Press button to select lower channel number must be used Set slide switch to B B and connect 4 Channel Select left audio to the composite out of the generator Press button to select higher channel number See page 6 5 CATV TV 11 Video Input Accepts video output from satellite receiver VCR Selects cable or off air modes Dot appears or cable converter on display when in CATV mode 6 Power Cord 12 RFOut Connect to 120 Vac 60Hz electrical outlet To TV or distribution system 7 Display on off switch 13 Video Adjust Used to set video modulation level Adjust for Set this switch to on to illuminate seven segment x best picture display on front panel and to activate front panel trols controls 14 B B Adjust Used to set audio modulation level Adjust for desired sound level PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 INSTALLATION Installation Procedures 1 Electrical Connection Plug the powercordinto 120 Vac 60Hz electrical outlet Video and Audio Input
12. 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 instructions have been adhered to Any slots or opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of 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 other similar surface PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 gt 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 SAFEGUARDS Importent Information con t 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 Ifyou are unable to insert the plug full 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 th
13. nnel 18 Damage Requiring 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 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 adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech nician 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 PICO MACOM INC 12500 Foothill Bivd Lakeview Terrace CA 91342 818 897 0028 800 421 6511 FAX 818 834 7197 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS STANDOFF p INSULATORS MAST ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA POWER SERVICE GROUNDING TERMINALS OF PRODUCT ELECTRODE SYSTEM eg interior metal water pipe GROUND WIRE GROUND CLAMPS OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 244M INTO THE EARTH ED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SE
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