Pico Macom MPD User manual

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6260 Sequence Drive San Diego, CA 92121
Ph: 858-546-5050 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone]
www.picomacom.com
MPD ATSC/8VSB/QAM Demodulator PICO MACOM
•Decodes 8VSB, 64 QAM and 256 QAM (Annex B)
digital RF signals in the frequency range 54 to 860 MHz.
• High Density design, up to 10 MPD modules in 2 RU.
• Stereo output.
• Front panel indicator LED to monitor input 8VSB or
QAM signal lock.
• Easily configured power controller allows individual
channel mapping and automatic scanning of individual
modules.
• Convenient front panel channel selection for channel
and demodulation mode settings.
Features
• Equipped with short and long equalizer taps to
eliminate multi-path effects.
• Decodes all 18 ATSC video formats.
• Input voltage between 90-260Vac.
• Supports IRC and HRC offsets.
• One F-connector video output and two stereo RCA left and
right audio outputs provided at the back of the unit.
• Extremely low power consumption.
• Nonvolatile memory for easy channel recall in the event of
power failure.
T
he Pico Macom MPD demodulator provides a cost-effective solution for digital-to-analog conversion. The MPD will accept
an 8VSB or unencrypted QAM digital RF signal and convert it to baseband video and left and right stereo audio outputs. The
MPD demodulator can receive all of the 18 ATSC video formats, including HD video, and convert them for display on both
analog and digital television sets.
MPD ATSC/8VSB/QAM Demodulator
®
C
MPD-CPS
Requires Power Supply/Controller
(Sold Separately)

6260 Sequence Drive San Diego, CA 92121
Ph: 858-546-5050 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: [phone] www.picomacom.com
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MPD ATSC/8VSB/QAM Demodulator
PICO MACOM
MPD
Input - QAM
Mode: 64 & 256 QAM Annex B
Data rate: 26.9 Mbps QAM 64
38.8 Mbps QAM 256
Input connector: 75 ohm F-female
Frequency range: 54 to 860 MHz
Channel range: Ch. 2 - 135
Input AGC range: -35 to 30dBmV
Impedance: 75 ohm
Input connector: F-female
Input - 8VSB
Frequency range: 54 to 806 MHz
Channel range: VHF Ch. 2 - 13, UHF 14 - 69
Data rate: 19.4 Mbps
Input AGC range: -35 to 30dBmV
Modulation: 8VSB
Impedance: 75 ohm
Input connector: F-female
Output - Video NTSC
Frequency range: DC to 4.2 MHz
Output level: 1 V p-p
Impedance: 75 ohm
Video format: 4801 NTSC
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9 (PAN, SCAN)
Specifications
Front View
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
VIDEO OUT
RF INPUT
AUDIO
OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
DATA
PWR
Side View Back View
Output - Analog Stereo Audio
Audio level: 1 V p-p
Audio control: Adjustable
Frequency range: 50Hz to 19kHz
Connectors: RCA, left and right
General
DC input voltage: 5 and 12 Vdc
MPD Power: 5Vdc @ 300mA
12Vdc @ 200mA
Dimensions: 1.025”W x 3.465”H x 8.70”D
Weight: 0.8 lbs.
MPD-CPS
Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 2.0A max.
Output: +5Vdc, 4.5A max.; +12Vdc, 3.0A max.
Dimensions: 6.2”W x 9.05”D x 3.47”H
Weight: 4 lbs.
Ordering Information
MPD - ATSC/8VSB/QAM Demodulator
MPD-CPS - Power Supply/ Controller
MPC-12C - Mini-Mod Chassis
MOR-CS - Cooling Fan System
PHC-12G - 12 Channel (Passive Headend Combiner)
Specifications Subject to Change © Copyright 2008 Pico Macom, Inc.
MPD-CPS
®
ENTER
ATSC/8VSB/QAM Demodulator–Controller/Power Supply
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD
LOCK
PICO MACOM
UPGRADE
PORT
ATSC/8VSB/QAM
Demodulator
MPD-CPS
MPC-12C
MPD
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