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MCM-30

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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 

MCM-30

31dB Adjustable VHF-Band Distribution Amplifier, please contact your dealer or have him contact the 

PICO

MACOM

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

1

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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

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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 MCM-30

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual MCM 30 31dB AdjustableVHF Band Distribution Amplifier Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com ...

Page 2: ...r 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 regi...

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: ...carrier to noise ratio and balancing Dual 20dB FM trap switches 88 96MHz 95 108MHz effectively filter high level local FM radio stations reducing harmonic distortion Heavy Gauge Rugged Shielded Wall Mount Case Convenient and compact design allows quick and easy installation Front Panel LED Power Indicator and Fuse Holder 20dB Monitor Output Test Point Gain 31dB 54 216MHz Noise Figure 5 dB VHF Flat...

Page 5: ...Amplifier OUTPUT FUSE 117VAC 60Hz TEST POINT 20dB INPUT IN IN LO GAIN VHF MAX HI FM TRAP OUT 5W MCM 30 31dB Adjustable VHF Band Distribution Amplifier TRU SPEC Ordering Information MCM 30 Total of Channels Max Input Level Max Output Level 7 20 dBmV 52 dBmV 12 11 dBmV 43 dBmV Channel Loading Specifications ...

Page 6: ...FM frequencies 95 to 108 MHz 20dB 4 LO Gain This potentiometer controls low band RF level 5 HI Gain This potentiometer controls high band RF level 6 Output Connect this port to the distribution system 7 Test Point The test point provides a port to monitor the output of the amplifier 8 Fuse Replace fuse with a 0 5A 250V fuse 9 LED Power is on when LED is lit 10 Power Cord This three prong polarized...

Page 7: ... from the OUTPUT connector of the MCM 30 to the distribution system 3 Plug the power cable into a polarized electrical outlet 4 Connect a RF signal level meter to the MCM 30 test point connection and adjust the output level to match the distribution level requirements 1 OUTPUT FUSE 117VAC 60Hz TEST POINT 20dB INPUT IN IN LO GAIN VHF MAX HI FM TRAP OUT 5W MCM 30 31dB Adjustable VHF Band Distributio...

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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