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CEF/550

2

Rev. 06/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated “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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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 

CEF/550

Elimination Filter, please contact your dealer or have him contact the 

PICO MACOM

Service Center at these

phone numbers: 800-421-6511, 818-493-4300.

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 clean-

ing. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleansers.

6. Do Not Use Attachments:

Use of attachments not recommend-

ed by the manufacturer 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 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. Openings should never be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

10. 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 specifically designed. Do not cut off the
round grounding pin in order to be able to fit into a two prong recep-
tacle as this could cause injury and will void the warranty.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE 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.

Safeguards

Summary of Contents for CEF/550

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual CEF 550 Single Channel Elimination Filter Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com ...

Page 2: ...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 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 vide...

Page 3: ...has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the oper ating 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 ...

Page 4: ...ofessional grade single channel elimination filter designed to provide a 6MHz wide carrier free environment to insert locally originated channels When used in conjunction with Pico Macom s high quality modulators these units are the most cost effective method to add locally origi nated programming to an MATV or CATV system while ensuring the highest quality picture across the band This unit employ...

Page 5: ... Depth Video Audio Carriers 50 dB minimum Insertion Loss 5 550 MHz 3 0 dB typical Adjacent Channel Loss Upper Video Lower Sound Low Band 5 dB High Mid Super Hyper 7 dB Input Return Loss 15 dB except adjacent channels Temperature Stability 10 C to 40 C 50 kHz Dimensions 19 L x 9 D x 13 4 H Weight 4 7 lbs Connectors F type Specifications Ordering Information CEF 550 Channel 550 MHz ...

Page 6: ... Single Channel Elimination Filter CEF 550 IN OUT 1 Input The input RF signal is connected to this port 2 Tuning Controls Factory preset tuning adjustments Do Not Adjust 3 Output The RF signal minus the filtered channel is available at this port Back Panel Control 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 ...

Page 7: ... adjacent channels for proper operation 9 Match channel amplitude levels by inserting an amplifier CA 30RK550 in the path with the lower level and or an attenuator in the path with the higher level See diagram Signal Combining Methods PICO MACOM recommends connecting the headend components in the following manner Each of the modulators signal processors or strip amplifiers output are connected to ...

Page 8: ...a return merchandise authorization RMA number for the failed equipment and ask for a loaner unit We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs When you receive the loaner unit pack the failed unit in the loaner unit s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair When you receive the repaired unit a new RMA number will be provided in the box Carefull...

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