PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:10 PM Page 1 PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator Installation and Operation Manual Ph: 800-421-6511 www.picomacom.com Operation Manual Rev.
PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:10 PM Page 2 Safeguards PFAM550 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.
PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:10 PM Page 3 Safeguards PFAM550 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 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.
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PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:11 PM Page 5 Specifications PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator POWER VIDEO/ AUDIO RATIO AUDIO OVER MOD. VIDEO MOD. AUDIO MOD. VIDEO OVER MOD. TEST POINT CHANNEL RF LEVEL -30dB Front View IF IN IF OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 125VAC 0.5A 600W MAX AC117V 60Hz/35W RF OUT FUSE CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 0.
PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:11 PM Page 6 Operation and Controls PFAM550 1 PFAM550 550MHz Agile A/V Modulator POWER 2 3 4 5 VIDEO/ AUDIO RATIO AUDIO OVER MOD. AUDIO MOD. VIDEO MOD. 6 7 8 9 VIDEO OVER MOD. TEST POINT CHANNEL RF LEVEL -30dB Front Panel Control 1. Power On LED: Indicates power is on when lit. 6. Video Modulation LED: Indicates video over-modulation when lit. 2. Video/Audio Ratio Adjustment: Used to set level of audio carrier. 7.
PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:12 PM Page 7 Installation Procedure PFAM550 Installation Signal Combining Methods It is recommended that assistance be available to safely install equipment in equipment racks. Chassis must be fastened securely in equipment rack before populating with modules. PICO MACOM recommends connecting the headend components in the following manner: Each of the modulators, signal processors or strip amplifiers output are connected to a combining network.
PFAM550 Manual.qxd 7/29/03 2:12 PM Page 8 Warranty PFAM550 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.
