Pico Macom FM Stereo Audio Modulator operation manual Installation Procedure

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Installation Procedure

PCFM

STEREO AUDIO CONNECTION: Center Conductor to Left + (Positive) Shield to Left - (Negative)

Center Conductor to Right + (Positive) Shield to Right - (Negative)

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PCFM MODULATOR

RF OUT to Distribution System

It is recommended that assistance be available to safely install equipment in equipment racks. Chassis must be fastened securely in equipment rack before populating with modules.

1.Install chassis in equipment rack (equipment rack sold separately) by supporting the bottom and rear of PCFM at the desired elevation in rack.

2.Line up the side holes of chassis with the tapped equipment rack holes.

3.Insert the provided screws through the side holes in chassis and thread into the tapped equipment rack holes.

4.Fasten the bottom screws first, then fasten top screws (tighten securely).

5.Connect a cable from the left and the right output of the audio source to the left and right audio input connections of the PCFM.

6.Connect a cable from the RF OUT connector of the PCFM and the input connector of combining system.

7.Connect power cord to receptacle supplying uninter- 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 PCFM to 7 to 12dB below adjacent channel video carrier levels by adjusting the RF OUTPUT adjustment on the front panel of the PCFM.

Ph: 800-421-6511 www.picomacom.com

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FM Stereo Audio Modulator specifications

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