Pico Macom CHC16U/550 Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 2

CHC16U/550

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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 

CHC16U/550

active headend combiner, please contact your dealer or have him contact the 

PICO MACOM

Service

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

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.

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 CHC16U/550

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual CHC16U 550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com ...

Page 2: ...ample 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 Thi...

Page 3: ...t 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 ha...

Page 4: ...izes undesired channel interaction reducing picture distortion 30 dB test port provides convenient access for headend testing and sys tem monitoring Auxiliary AC outlet for convenience The Pico Macom CHC16U Series are professional re broadcast grade quality high isolation 16 channel active headend combiners available in 82 Channel 54 550 MHz and 135 Channel 54 860 MHz frequency bandwidths These un...

Page 5: ...ront View Rear View Specifications Ordering Information CHC16U 550 550 MHz Channels CHC16U550 83 Channel 2 78 95 99 Frequency Range CHC16U550 54 550 MHz Gain 6 12 dB adjustable Port to Port Isolation 30 dB Minimum Maximum Input Level 42 dBmV Input Return Loss 16 dB Output Return Loss 16 dB Impedance 75 Ohms Power Input 115 VAC 60Hz 3 W Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C Dimension 19 L x 3 D x 13 4...

Page 6: ... and monitoring 3 Gain Control Potentiometer provides for a gain adjustment from 6 to 12 dB Front Panel Control OUT AC 120V 60Hz 22W 600VA MAX IN 1 IN The source input RF signal from each channel is connected to these ports 2 OUT The combined and amplified RF signal is available at this port 3 Convenience Outlet Provided 120 Vac 60 Hz at 600W maximum 4 Power cable The three prong type power plug c...

Page 7: ...mbiner whether from a modulator signal processor or a strip amplifier must be at the same amplitude V A 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 10dBmV 14dBmV 10dBmV h 2 C 3 C 4 RF IN RF IN CHC 16U 550 10dB to 15dB BS RF IN C h h Ch 5 6 7 8 etc 57dBmV PFAM550 PFAM550 REMAINING INPUTS Installation It ...

Page 8: ...g 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 Carefu...

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