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PCFM

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Rev. 07/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Pico Macom warrants to the original purchaser that all of its new products are of sound design, quality materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture and 

will be free from related defects for one year from the original purchase date. Pico Macom will repair or, at its discretion, replace without cost to the original purchaser, 

the product which, upon inspection by Pico Macom, appears to be defective or not conforming to factory specifications. Pico Macom will cover the cost of parts, labor, 

and return freight from factory.

Five-Year Limited Warranty

Most products designated as “Headend Electronics” are further covered by an extended 4-year period beyond the expiration of the original 1-year warranty, for a full 

5-year period. Qualified equipment requiring factory repair during the extended 4-year period is covered under our re-certification program. Re-certification fees under 

this program shall not to exceed 20% of the product’s List Price and whenever possible, Pico Macom will attempt to upgrade performance to the latest improved speci-

fication.

Warranty Limitations

This warranty excludes coverage of damage or inoperability resulting from (1) use or installation other than in strict accordance with Pico Macom’s written instructions, 

(2) disassembly or repair by someone other than Pico Macom or a Pico Macom authorized repair center, (3) misuse, misapplication or abuse, (4) alteration, (5) lack of 

reasonable care or (6) wind, ice, snow, rain, lightning, power surges, or any other weather conditions or acts of God. Pico Macom’s warranty with respect to third-party 

proprietary sub-assembly modules and/or private-label products are limited to the duration and terms of third-party vendors’ warranty. Pico Macom shall in no event and 

under no circumstances be liable or responsible for any consequential, indirect, incidental, punitive, direct or special damages based upon breach of warranty, breach 

of contract, negligence, strict tort liability or otherwise or any other legal theory, arising directly or indirectly from the sale, use, installation or failure of any product 

acquired by buyer from Pico Macom. This limited warranty extends to the original purchaser. Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue this warranty at 

Pico Macom’s sole discretion without notification. No other warrantees are expressed or implied.

Uptime Loaner Program

Our Uptime loaner program is designed to provide domestic users of our headend products and commercial systems the best possible support and service. This 

program is established to minimize downtime resulting from equipment failure in critical service situations. We offer this program free-of-charge (excluding freight) 

to qualified purchasers within the warranty period. The program provides a free equipment loan of like qualified equipment enabling seamless operation for the time 

required to repair and return the unit.
The process is simple. Call our Customer Service desk requesting 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. Carefully pack the loaner unit and affix 

the new RMA number on the box and ship it back to us for full credit excluding shipping costs.
To qualify for the program, you must have current open-terms with us and in good standing. We must receive your failed unit within one week after the loaner unit is 

shipped to you, and must likewise receive the loaner unit within one week after the repaired unit is shipped back to you. Daily rental fees not to exceed 10% of the equip-

ment’s List Price will apply beyond one week after the loaner or repaired unit are shipped to you. Other limitations may apply, so please call us for additional information 

on qualifying equipment and procedures. Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Uptime Loaner Program at any time, and at its sole discretion.

Damage or Shortage Claims

Our shipping staff carefully packs and ships your orders in compliance with common carriers’ requirements. Please make note of any obvious damage or shortage on 

the freight bill or carrier’s receipt next to your signature. The carrier’s agent must too sign acknowledging the loss. Failure to do so may result in the carrier’s refusal 

to honor the claim. Please open your order immediately upon receipt to check for concealed damage and compare the packing list to the items shipped. If damaged, 

keep the original shipping cartons for possible inspection by the carrier. You must report claims for loss or damage within 3 days of delivery, while claims for erroneous 

charges or price corrections must be presented within 30 days of invoice date.

Returning Shipped Items

To return any shipped items, including those shipped for warranty repairs or credit, call our Customer Service desk to request a Return Merchandise Authorization 

(RMA) number. Please reference the original invoice number and purchase date, and product serial number (if any). Be certain to mark the RMA number on the  

package boldly and legibly. Unless we specify a different carrier, please ship your returned items to us via UPS freight prepaid and fully insured. If returned for credit, 

we will promptly process your request upon receipt of your return order.

Our Return Policy: Your Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our goal is your complete satisfaction. If for any reason, our products were not quite what you anticipated, simply call your customer service rep and 

we will be happy to assist you in replacing or returning the order. You may return current, non-discontinued items for full credit for up to 30 days from 

invoice date. Our requirements are simple: Excepting defective items, the products must be returned in their original packaging and in re-salable 

condition. Restocking fees may otherwise apply beyond this period or if products are not returned in their original condition. Please contact your 

customer service rep for more information.

Summary of Contents for PCFM

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

Page 2: ...ear 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...

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: ...nvenience UL Approved 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 ...

Page 5: ... Front View Rear View 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 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...

Page 6: ...et 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 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 stereo signal source from a satellite receiver or VCR 4 Convenience Outlet Allows looping of power between units 5 Power Cord The three prong typ...

Page 7: ...nter rupted line power 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 P...

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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