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MPCM45

2

Rev. 04/03

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 

MPCM45

 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 recommended 

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 

a three-pin molex type plug for 5 and 12Vdc use. It is to be inserted 
into only the type of receptacle for which it is specifically designed.

 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 MPCM45

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual MPCM45 Universal Chassis Single Channel A V Mini Modulator Operation Manual Rev 04 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com ...

Page 2: ...urer 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 T...

Page 3: ... has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating 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 technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has b...

Page 4: ...de superior adjacent channel selectivity The MPCM45 modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments preset Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5 year limited warranty Universal Chassis Single Channel A V Mini Modulator MPCM45 125 Channel Range 54 806 MHz CATV 2 125 45 dBmV adjustable output for optimum carrier to noise performance Compatible with most manufac turers mini ...

Page 5: ...d 60 dB Fv 1 5 MHz 55 dBc Fv 6 0 MHz 60 dBc Input Level 1 V p p min for 87 5 mod Input Impedance 75 Ohms Input Level Range 0 5 V to 1 5 V p p Differential Gain 5 10 to 90 APL Differential Phase 5 10 to 90 APL Chrominance Luminance delay See note NOTE Meets FCC group delay predistortion correction for color transmission RF Video Audio Input Impedance 5k Ohms Baseband Input Level 0 5 V p p for 25 kH...

Page 6: ... video carrier 4 RF Output Level Control Used to set output level 5 Power On LED Indicates power is on when lit 6 Video Input Accepts video output from satellite receiver VCR and CCTV camera 7 Audio Input Accepts audio output from satellite receiver and VCR 8 RF Output Connect this port to channel combining system 9 DC Power Input The three wire power cable from the power supply connects to this j...

Page 7: ...io video and RF connectors from back of module 3 Remove module by sliding the unit out the front of the chassis 4 Insert replacement module into chassis 5 Reconnect the 3 pin molex connector and audio video and RF connectors to the rear of module 6 Set level and deviation controls as described in installation procedures OPERATION AND CARE Do s Don ts Always operate in a cool well ventilated enviro...

Page 8: ... 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...

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