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CEF/550

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Rev. 06/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

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 during the extended 4-year period is covered under our re-certification program. Re-certification 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’s written instruc-
tions, (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 reasonable 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 circumstances 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, installa-
tion 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 notification. No other warrantees are expressed or implied.

Uptime Loaner Program

Our Uptime loaner program is designed to provide domestic users of our headend products and commercial systems the best possible support and service. This
program is established to minimize downtime resulting from equipment failure in critical service situations. We offer this program free-of-charge (excluding freight)
to qualified purchasers within the warranty period. The program provides a free equipment loan of like qualified equipment enabling seamless operation for the time
required to repair and return the unit.

The process is simple. Call our Customer Service desk requesting 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. Carefully pack the loaner
unit and affix the new RMA number on the box and ship it back to us for full credit excluding shipping costs.

To qualify for the program, you must have current open-terms with us and in good standing. We must receive your failed unit within one week after the loaner unit
is shipped to you, and must likewise receive the loaner unit within one week after the repaired unit is shipped back to you. Daily rental fees not to exceed 10% of
the equipment’s List Price will apply beyond one week after the loaner or repaired unit are shipped to you. Other limitations may apply, so please call us for addi-
tional information on qualifying equipment and procedures. Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Uptime Loaner Program at any time, and at
its sole discretion.

Damage or Shortage Claims

Our shipping staff carefully packs and ships your orders in compliance with common carriers’ requirements. Please make note of any obvious damage or shortage
on the freight bill or carrier’s receipt next to your signature. The carrier’s agent must too sign acknowledging the loss. Failure to do so may result in the carrier’s
refusal to honor the claim. Please open your order immediately upon receipt to check for concealed damage and compare the packing list to the items shipped. If
damaged, keep the original shipping cartons for possible inspection by the carrier. You must report claims for loss or damage within 3 days of delivery, while claims
for erroneous charges or price corrections must be presented within 30 days of invoice date.

Returning Shipped Items

To return any shipped items, including those shipped for warranty repairs or credit, call our Customer Service desk to request a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number. Please reference the original invoice number and purchase date, and product serial number (if any). Be certain to mark the RMA number on the
package boldly and legibly. Unless we specify a different carrier, please ship your returned items to us via UPS freight prepaid and fully insured. If returned for
credit, we will promptly process your request upon receipt of your return order.

Our Return Policy: Your Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our goal is your complete satisfaction. If for any reason, our products were not quite what you anticipated, simply call your customer service rep and
we will be happy to assist you in replacing or returning the order. You may return current, non-discontinued items for full credit for up to 30 days from
invoice date. Our requirements are simple: Excepting defective items, the products must be returned in their original packaging and in re-salable
condition. Restocking fees may otherwise apply beyond this period or if products are not returned in their original condition. Please contact your
customer service rep for more information.

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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