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PCFM

2

Rev. 07/03

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 

PCFM

Stereo Audio Modulator, 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

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Summary of Contents for FM Stereo Audio Modulator

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual PCFM Agile FM Stereo Audio Modulator Operation Manual Rev 07 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com PCFM Manual qxd 7 10 03 1 13 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...owl 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...

Page 3: ...ain 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 been damaged f When t...

Page 4: ...d The Pico Macom PCFM is a frequency agile professional re broadcast grade microprocessor controlled Stereo Mono Audio Modulator Its phase locked loop frequency control and sharp two stage bandpass filtering minimize adjacent channel interference and assures accurate and spurious free output The PCFM provides up to 35dBmV output across the FM band 88 108 MHz The unit is easily tuned by using chann...

Page 5: ...w Frequency Range 88 108 MHz Frequency Resolution 200 kHz Frequency Stability 10 kHz Audio Bandwidth 30 Hz 15 kHz Audio S N 60 dB Audio Separation 30 dB RF Output Level 35 dBmV min RF Level Adjustment 10 dB PCFM Power Input 108 to 125 VAC 60 Hz 20W Operating Temperature 10 to 50 C Dimensions 19 L x 3 D x 13 4 H Weight 3 6 lbs Test Point 20dB Connectors F type Mounting Single 19 rack space Audio Ge...

Page 6: ...tion The audio modulation level loudness is set with this control 6 RF Output The RF level is set with this control 7 Test Point The 20 dB RF output test point is used to set the RF output level and monitor station performance Front Panel Control RF OUT 120VAC 60Hz 10W AUDIO IN 600W MAX L R 1 RF Out Connect this port to the distribution system 2 Audio In Connect a 1 V p p 2 V p p max mono or stere...

Page 7: ...er power LED on front panel will illuminate 8 Set the FM radio output channel by depressing the FREQ buttons repeatedly until the desired channel is displayed on front panel 9 Connect a cable between the combining system test point and a spectrum analyzer or signal level meter Measure the aural carrier level of the PCFM and a djacent channels 10 Adjust the Output level of the PCFM to 7 to 12dB bel...

Page 8: ...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 uni...

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