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VMM860AS Agile Stereo Modulator

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The VMM860AS is an agile, stereo, vestigial sideband, heterodyne audio/video modulator with synthesized visual and aural carriers. One to twelve modulators or other accessories can be mounted in the same amount of rack space typically required for two standard size units. Ideally suited for private cable, hotels and motels, institutional, and SMATV applications, the VMM860AS accepts video and audio baseband signals from a satellite receiver, TV camera, videotape recorder, TV demodulator, or similar signal sources.

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VMM860AS Technical Specifications

RF

Frequency Range:

Agile, 54 through 864 MHz.

Frequency Selection:

Standard CATV Channels 2 through 135 (standard, HRC, or IRC)
Broadcast TV Channels 2 through 69

Output Level:

+45dBmV minimum, typically adjustable from +35 to +45 dBmV

Output Impedance:

75 Ohms, return loss of 8 dB

A/V Ratio:

Audio Carrier -22 to -12 dB, referenced to video carrier, adjustable

Frequency Stability:

± 5 kHz.

Intercarrier Frequency:

4.5 MHz ± 50 Hz.

FCC Frequency Offsets:

Automatic (+12.5 KHz, +25 KHz, or none as required for each channel)

Spurious Outputs (5-900 MHz):

-60 dBc, measured at -15 dB A/V ratio and with modulator output level of +45 dBmV

 In Channel C/N:

65 dB typical, 4MHz bandwidth

Broadband Noise:

-78 dBc typical, 4 MHz bandwidth @ 45 dBmV output

Video

Input Level for 87.5% modulation:

0.65 Vp-p to 1.5 Vp-p, manual gain adjustable with front panel control

Overmodulation Indicator:

Trips at 87.5% modulation depth.

Input Impedance:

75 Ohms, return loss of 26 dB minimum

Frequency Response:

20 Hz to 4.2 MHz, ± 1 dB

C/L Delay:

within 50 nSec. of F.C.C. predistortion.

Differential Gain:

± 3% (10 to 90% APL)

Differential Phase:

± 3 degrees (10 to 90% APL)

Audio

Input Level for 25 kHz Peak
L+R Deviation:

250 mVrms to 2.5 Vrms. Manual gain adjustment with front panel control

Overmodulation Indicator:

Trips at ± 25 kHz L+R deviation.

Input Impedance:

>10K Ohms, unbalanced

Pre-emphasis:

75 µ Seconds

Frequency Response:

50 Hz to 14 kHz, ± 1 dB referenced to 75 ± second pre-emphasis curve.

Signal to Noise Ratio:

>60 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion:

< 0.5%

General

DC Power Input:

+12 VDC @ 220 mA, +5 VDC @ 400 mA (typical)

Operating Temperature:

0° to 50° Celsius (32° to 122° Fahrenheit), ambient.

Dimensions:

3.5 inches (89 mm) Height x 1 inch (25 mm) Width x 8 inches (203 mm) Depth

Weight:

13.5 ounces (0.383 kg.)

Specifications, price, and availability are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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