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PCFM

6

Rev. 07/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

Operation and Controls

1.  Power Indicator: 

 

The LED indicates unit is operating.

2.  Station Display: 

 

Seven-segment display indicates FM frequency.

3.  Freq. Select Controls: 

 

Push these buttons to change channel to higher or lower  

 frequency.

4. Mono/Stereo: 

 

Slide switch selects mono or stereo modes.

5.  Audio Modulation: 

 

The audio modulation level (loudness) is set with this control.

6.   RF Output:

 

 

The RF level is set 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 type power plug connects to a 120 VAC,  

 

60 Hz electrical outlet.

Back Panel Control

RF OUT

120VAC

60Hz 10W

AUDIO IN

600W MAX

L

R

1

2

3

4

Agile FM Stereo Audio Modulator

PCFM

FREQ.

MONO STEREO

AUDIO MODULATION

TEST POINT

-20 DB

R.F OUT

POWER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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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