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MPCMA

Specifications

Universal-Chassis Agile A/V Mini-Modulator

5

Rev. 04/03

www.picomacom.com

Ph:800-421-6511

Channels:  

135 Channels

Frequency Range: 

54-860 MHz 

 

 

(CATV Ch. 2-135)

Output Impedance: 

75 Ohms

RF Output Level:   

45 dBmV, adjustable from front  

 

 

panel (min.)

Output Return Loss:  

-15 dB

 

 

Audio/Video Ratio:  

Adjustable -7 to -22 dB below  

 

 

video carrier

Frequency Stability: 

±5 kHz in aeronautical band;  

 

 

conforms to FCC Docket 21006

Spurious Output:  

-60 dB below video carrier with  

 

 

A/V ratio @ 15 dB

C/N (In-Band): 

 

>65 dB

C/N (Out-Of-Band): 

>90 dB

Fv+6 MHz (Upper Adj. Rejection): 

>-60 dBc

Fv-1.5 MHz (Lower Adj. Rejection):  

>-60 dBc

I.F. Frequency:  Video 

45.75 MHz

                            Audio 

41.25 MHz

RF

Video Input Level: 

1 V p-p minimum 

 

 

for 87.5% modulation

Video Input Type:  

Clamped video negative sync

Video Frequency Response: 

±0.8 dB, 30 Hz to 4.2 MHz

Differential Gain:  

<5% (10 to 90% APL)

Differential Phase: 

<5° (10 to 90% APL)

Chrominance Luminance Delay:

<50 nsec, standard or FCC 

 

 

predistortion option

Video

Hum And Noise:   

-60 dB @ 87.5% modulation

Audio Baseband Input Impedance: 

600 Ohms

Audio Baseband Input Level: 

0.5 V p-p for 25 kHz 

 

 

peak deviation

Preemphasis:  

75 microsecond

Flatness Audio:   

1.5 dB (50 Hz to 15 kHz)

Audio

General

Dimensions:  

1˝(W) x 8˝(D) x 3.45˝(H)

Weight:  

0.8 lbs.

Power Input: 

 

5 VDC, 12 VDC @ .25A

Operating Temperature: 

-10° C to 50° C

Connectors:     Video In/RF Out

  “F” type

                        Audio In 

RCA

Ordering Information

MPCMA

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH

A/V

RATIO

RF

LOCK

UNLOCK

CA

ANT

TV

Summary of Contents for MPCMA

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

Page 2: ... 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 pr...

Page 3: ...as 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 bee...

Page 4: ... The unit s PLL circuitry in conjunction with the non volatile memory contained in the microprocessor ensures easy and reliable channel selection and restoration The MPCMA modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments preset Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5 year limited warranty Universal Chassis Agile A V Mini Modulator MPCMA 135 Channel Range 54 860 MHz CATV 2 13...

Page 5: ...I F Frequency Video 45 75 MHz Audio 41 25 MHz RF Video Input Level 1 V p p minimum for 87 5 modulation Video Input Type Clamped video negative sync Video Frequency Response 0 8 dB 30 Hz to 4 2 MHz Differential Gain 5 10 to 90 APL Differential Phase 5 10 to 90 APL Chrominance Luminance Delay 50 nsec standard or FCC predistortion option Video Hum And Noise 60 dB 87 5 modulation Audio Baseband Input ...

Page 6: ...nge channel to higher number 7 Channel Select Push this button to change channel to lower number 8 Channel Lock Control Switch is used to prevent accidental change of channel 9 Channel Display Indicates selected channel and that power is on when lit 10 HRC IRC Off set Control Slide switch selects standard HRC and IRC frequencies 11 Pre emphasis on off Allows preemphasis to be disabled when used wi...

Page 7: ...side of module to HRC or IRC Unit is shipped with this switch in the STD position 2 If the audio source is BTSC stereo slide the preemphasis switch inside the side of module to off Unit is shipped with this switch in the on position 3 Align the top and bottom edge of module with the guide channel in chassis 4 Slide module into chassis 5 Connect the 3 pin molex power supply connector 6 Connect a ca...

Page 8: ...erchandise 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...

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