Pico Macom PFAP550MS Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 2

PFAP550MS

2

Rev. 05/03

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 

PFAP550MS

 digital signal processor, 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 

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 PFAP550MS

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual PFAP550MS 550MHz Sub Band Extended Agile Signal Processor Operation Manual Rev 05 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: ...s 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 be...

Page 4: ... year limited warranty 550MHz Sub Band Extended Agile Signal Processor PFAP550MS 132 Channel Input Range 5 75 806 MHz CATV T7 T13 and 2 125 TV 2 69 82 Channel Output Range 54 550MHz CATV 2 78 Back panel switch enables sub band operation for reprocessing remote TV origination making it even more flexible for institutional cable systems Broadcast quality specifications for unparalleled picture quali...

Page 5: ... Output 57 dBmV min Input Level Min 0 dBmV For 55 dB min C N Max 25 dBmV Output Adjust Range 48 60 dBmV AGC Range 0 dBmV to 25 dBmV input AGC Type Keyed sync tip AGC Stability 0 5 dB Noise Figure 8 dB VHF 10 dB UHF Differential Gain 5 10 to 90 APL Differential Phase 5 10 to 90 APL Visual C N Minimum 50 dB 0 dB input Out of band C N 65 dB Frequency Response 1 7 dB Selectivity 60 dB Adjacent Channel...

Page 6: ...put 10 30 dB TEST POINT Used to monitor input level 11 RF OUT Connect this port to distribution system 12 IF IN Input from I F scrambler or I F output 13 IF OUT To I F input or scrambling device 14 VIDEO IN Stand by input Connect to baseband video source for stand by operation 15 AUDIO IN Stand by input Connect to baseband audio source for stand by operation 16 RF IN Connect RF source antenna or c...

Page 7: ...ne Complete Channel Passes all other channels 2 thru 78 Channel Processors extract one premium superband channel one sub band channel and place them in channel slots 2 and 6 CA 45RK550 16 5 dBmv 16 5 dBmv 13 5 dBmv 10 5 dBmv CEF 550 6 PFAP550MS Input ch 36 Output ch 6 53 5 dBmv 57 dBmv 57dBmv 53 5 dBmv TSB 21G TSB 21G TSB 21G CEF 550 4 PFAP550MS Input ch T7 Output ch 4 Modulator Output channel T7 ...

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 Careful...

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