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PCFM

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Rev. 07/03

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 

PCFM

 Stereo Audio 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 

 

cleaning. 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  

receptacle 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.

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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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