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PICO MACOM, INC. 

 

12500 Foothill Boulevard, Lakeview Terrace, CA  91342  • (818) 897-0028 • (800) 421-6511 • FAX (818) 834-7197

(Specifications subject to change without notice.)

USM-8D

OPERATOR GUIDE

F

eatures

Microprocessor controlled PLL agile modulator

Front panel digital display

7 dBmV minimum output

Covers CATV channels 65-139 and broadcast
channels 14 to 83

S

pecifications

Output Channels:

TV:  Chs. 14-83 and CATV
Chs. 65 thru 139

Output Level:

7 dBmV minimum

Output Impedance:

75 ohms

Frequency Stability:

Video

250 kHz

Audio

±

3 kHz

Connectors:

"F" for RF out  and power in
RCA for baseband audio and
video

D

escription

The PICO MACOM model USM-8D is a low cost frequency
agile modulator developed for use in adding satellite, VCR, or
security video channels to an existing home distribution system.
It allows the addition of channels over the Ultra band and UHF
band of frequencies at an extremely low cost.  The modulator
has a double sideband, 7dBmV minimum output that is free

OM2949 Rev. A

Weight:

.45 lbs. not including wall
adapter

Adapter:

Input

120V, 60Hz, 9W

Output

15vdc, 300mA

Dimensions:

3.375" W  x 3.75" H x 1.125" D

Operating Temperature:

-10

°

 to 50

°

 C

from spurious distortions.  The microprocessor controlled Phase
Locked Loop circuitry allows selection of the output channel
to be made from the front panel.  The selected channel number
is displayed in the channel selection window.  The agile design
provides maximum flexibility while allowing installers one
model to cover the Ultra band and UHF channels.

Front panel mode button for easy selection of TV/
CATV channels

Front panel push button control for easy channel
selection

Five year limited warranty

AUDIO

 INPUT

RF

OUTPUT

VIDEO

 INPUT

POWER

INPUT

POWER

ON   OFF

DC15V
300mA

IRC  HRC  STD

CATV/TV

CHANNEL

MODE

8

9

7

10

11

3

2

5

4

6

1

-

+

1.

CATV/TV LED:

When this light is on the unit is operating in CATV mode.  When off
the unit is operating in TV mode.

2.

CHANNEL

     :

Push this button to select a higher channel.

3.

CHANNEL

     :

Push this button to select a lower channel. This button also functions as
a select switch for TV, CATV Standard, HRC and IRC mode.

4.

MODE:

Push this button to access mode options then use CHANNEL      button
to choose mode.  After mode is chosen push mode button again then
use CHANNEL select buttons for desired channel.

5.

MODE INDICATOR LED:

Position of this indicator designates the unit is operating in either
CATV Standard, HRC or IRC modes.  When indicator is off the unit is
operating in TV mode.

6.

CHANNEL DISPLAY:

Displays channel number and mode.

7.

RF OUTPUT: 

 Connect this port to television.

8.

AUDIO INPUT:

  Accepts any baseband audio output source such as

satellite receiver, VCR, security camera or cable converter.

9.

VIDEO INPUT:

  Accepts any baseband video output source such as

satellite receiver, VCR, security camera or cable converter.

10.

POWER INPUT: 

 Connect this to wall adapter using RG59 or RG6

coax cable.

11.

ON OFF:

This switch turns unit on or off.

PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER

UL

LISTED
69N0
E97199

MODEL: D6-10-06

INPUT:120V 60Hz 9W

OUTPUT: 15VDC 300 mA

HON-KWANG

IRC  HRC  STD

CATV/TV

CHANNEL

MODE

UHF MODULA

TOR

MODEL

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