8 WARRANTY AND SPECIFICATIONS
R.L. DRAKE COMPANY warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of original purchase.
During the warranty period the R.L. DRAKE COMPANY or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its option, R.L. DRAKE COMPANY may replace a defective unit.
To obtain such warranty service, the original purchaser must:
(2) of:
(a) the model and serial number,
(b) the identity of the seller and the approximate date of purchase; and
(c) A detailed description of the problem, including details on the electrical connection to associated equipment and the list of such equipment.
(3) or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges prepaid.
Correct maintenance, repair, and use are necessary to obtain proper performance from this product. Therefore carefully read the Instruction
Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that R.L. DRAKE COMPANY determines is due to:
(1) of the original parts.
All implied warranties, if any, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, terminate three (3) years from the date of the original purchase.
The foregoing constitutes R.L. DRAKE COMPANY’S entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original purchaser shall have no other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty shall be construed under the laws of Ohio.
®
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®
VMM860AG VIDEO MODULATOR 1
12 POSITION RACK MOUNT POWER SUPPLY
MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR MODULATOR
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
POWER
ERROR
AUDIO
A / V
VIDEO
RF
2 5
CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
A / V
RF
MODULATOR MODULATOR
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
#
CH
PWR
A / V
RF
4 POSITION
RACK MOUNT
OR VMM860AG and other compatible modular units
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
The VMM860AG modulator is a member of the
R.L. Drake 19" Mini-Rack Series, a professional quality modular headend system designed to optimize rack space. An assortment of up to
(12) modular units, such as the fixed channel series of modulators, or agile modulators, or compatible audio/video products can be racked alongside a single power supply in the Drake model RMM12, 12 position rack mount. The
RMM4 rack mount accepts up to (4) modular units.
The R.L. Drake VMM860AG Audio-Video
Modulator is a high quality, vestigial sideband unit with synthesized visual and aural carriers.
The frequency agile VMM860AG allows front panel pushwheel switch selection of standard
CATV channels 2 through 135, or VHF/UHF TV channels 2 through 69. Aeronautical channels are offset positive with a tolerance of ±5 kHz as required by FCC rules.
The heterodyne conversion system, in conjunction with the use of a SAW filter, ensures optimum vestigial selectivity for adjacent channel headends. An optional FCC predistortion SAW response is also available for the VMM860AG.
The modulator is designed to accept any standard audio/video source such as NTSC video and audio baseband signals from a satellite receiver, TV camera, videotape recorder, TV demodulator, or similar signal source.
The modulator is designed to accept standard
(negative sync) polarity video at nominal
1 V p-p level. All level controls are located on the front panel for ease of operation. Output level is +45 dBmV and is adjustable over a 10 dB range.
Field-defeatable audio pre-emphasis, by means of a rear panel switch, allows transmission of
BTSC encoded baseband stereo audio signals when used with the Drake MMTS20 stereo encoder.
2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS and INDICATORS
F5
F6
F7
F1
F2
F3
F4
VMM860AG
POWER/
ERROR
AUDIO
VIDEO
2 5
CATV
+100
C A T V
B C
T V
A / V
R F
Figure 1
F1 - POWER/ERROR Indicator
Lights when the unit is connected to the required source of DC power via the rear panel
DC INPUT connector. A flashing condition indicates an invalid channel setting or other conditions that would cause the unit to operate on an invalid channel. The RF output is switched off for flashing (ERROR) conditions.
F5 - Mode Switch
Sets the type of channel, CATV or Broadcast
TV (“BC TV”). The first position of the switch
(“+100”) sets a leading “1” for CATV channels
100 through 135. See also Item F4 for setting the channel number.
For example:
Setting for CATV channel "125"-
For example:
Setting for CATV channel "25"F2 - AUDIO Level Control
The setting of this screwdriver adjustment determines the aural carrier deviation. Clockwise rotation increases the carrier deviation.
2 5 2 5
F3 - VIDEO Level Control
The setting of this screwdriver adjustment determines the video modulation level.
Clockwise rotation increases the modulation depth.
CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
F4 - Channel Number Switch
Sets the desired operating channel for standard
CATV channels 02 through 135 or Broadcast
TV channels 02 through 69. See also Item F5 which sets the type of channel (CATV or
Broadcast TV) and sets the leading “1” for
CATV channels 100 through 135.
CAUTION: USE AN INSULATED SCREWDRIVER
BLADE WHEN ADJUSTING THE AUDIO, VIDEO,
A/V, OR RF ADJUSTMENTS.
THIS WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF
SHORTING CIRCUITRY TO THE FRONT PANEL
IN THE EVENT THAT THE SCREWDRIVER
SLIPS OUT OF THE SLOT IN THE PLASTIC
SHAFT OF THE POTENTIOMETER.
F6 - A/V Ratio Control
This screwdriver adjustment varies the level of the aural carrier over a range from 12 to
22 dB below the visual carrier. The aural carrier should be adjusted to approximately 15 dB below the visual carrier (normal operation).
Clockwise rotation increases the aural carrier level.
F7 - RF Output Level
This screwdriver adjustment permits decreasing the RF output level a minimum of 10 dB as the control is rotated counterclockwise. Set the control for a +45 dBmV output level .
SPECIFICATIONS 7
RF
Frequency Range:
FCC Frequency Offsets:
Output level:
Output Impedance:
A/V Ratio:
Frequency Stability:
Intercarrier Frequency:
Spurious Outputs (5 MHz to 1 GHz):
In-channel C/N:
Broadband Noise:
54 to 864 MHz;
Standard, HRC, or IRC CATV channels 2 to 135,
Broadcast TV channels 2 to 69.
Automatic (+12.5 kHz, +25 kHz, or none as required for each channel).
+45 dBmV minimum (10 dB adjustment range).
75 Ohms, 8 dB return loss.
Audio carrier level, adjustable from -22 to -12 dB referenced to video carrier level.
Within ±5 kHz
4.5 MHz
-60 dBc, measured at -15 dB A/V ratio and with modulator output level of +45 dBmV.
65 dB typical, 4 MHz bandwidth.
-78 dBc typicial, 4 MHz bandwidth @ +45 dBmV output.
VIDEO
Input Level for 87.5% Modulation:
Input Impedance:
Frequency Response:
C/L Delay:
Differential Gain:
Differential Phase:
0.65 Vp-p to 1.5 Vp-p. Manual gain adjust with front panel control.
75 Ohms, return loss of 26 dB minimum.
20 Hz to 4.2 MHz, ±1 dB.
Within 50 nSec. of 0 nSec. (standard), or
FCC predistortion, (option).
3% maximum (10 to 90% APL).
3 0 maximum (10 to 90% APL).
AUDIO
Input Level for 25 kHz Peak Deviation:
Input Impedance:
Pre-emphasis:
Frequency Response:
S/N ratio:
Total Harmonic Distortion:
125 mV rms to 2.5 V rms. Manual gain adjust with front panel control.
Greater than 10 K Ohms, unbalanced.
75
µ
Sec. normal, defeatable (flat) by rear panel switch for
BTSC baseband stereo compatibility.
40 Hz to 15 kHz, ±1.0 dB referenced to 75
µ
Sec.
pre-emphasis curve.
40 Hz to 100 kHz, ±0.5 dB if pre-emphasis is defeated.
65dB.
1% maximum.
GENERAL
DC Power Input:
Operating Temperature:
Size:
Weight:
+12 V ±5% at 200 mA
+5 V ±5% at 350 mA
0 0 C to +50 0 C ambient.
1” W x 3.5” H x 7.5” D. (2.5 cm) W x (8.9 cm) H x (19.1 cm) D.
10.7 oz. (0.3 Kg).
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
6 BROADCAST TV CHANNEL OUTPUT FREQUENCIES
TABLE 2: BC TV CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
Channel Number
Visual Carrier
Frequency (MHz)
8
9
10
11
12
13
5
6
7
2
3
4
55.25
61.25
67.25
77.25
83.25
175.25
181.25
187.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
211.25
Channel Number
Visual Carrier
Frequency (MHz)
645.25
651.25
657.25
663.25
669.25
675.25
681.25
687.25
693.25
699.25
585.25
591.25
597.25
603.25
609.25
615.25
621.25
627.25
633.25
639.25
525.25
531.25
537.25
543.25
549.25
555.25
561.25
567.25
573.25
579.25
471.25
477.25
483.24
489.25
495.25
501.25
507.25
513.25
519.25
705.25
711.25
717.25
723.25
729.25
735.25
741.25
747.25
753.25
759.25
765.25
771.25
777.25
783.25
789.25
795.25
801.25
45
46
47
48
49
40
41
42
43
44
35
36
37
38
39
30
31
32
33
34
25
26
27
28
29
20
21
22
23
24
14
15
16
17
18
19
65
66
67
68
69
60
61
62
63
64
55
56
57
58
59
50
51
52
53
54
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS / INTERNAL JUMPERS 3
R3
R4
R1
R2
VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
+5V
+12V
GND
DC INPUT
FLAT
NORM
R5
RF OUT
R1 - VIDEO INPUT Connector
This is the nominal 1 Vp-p baseband video input to the modulator.
R2 - AUDIO INPUT Connector
This is an unbalanced audio input to the modulator circuits. This “RCA” (phono) connector input accepts mono audio from 125 mVrms to 2.5 Vrms levels. If the MMTS20 stereo encoder is used, this input accepts the composite BTSC stereo output of the MMTS20.
R3 - DC INPUT Connector
This 3-pin connector (Male) accepts the appropriate mating DC power cable.
Figure 2
R4 - RF OUTPUT Connector
This is the modulator output.
R5 - AUDIO PRE-EMPHASIS SWITCH
This switch allows selection of either normal audio pre-emphasis or flat audio response. For normal mono audio, input to the modulator via
R2, set switch to NORM position. If the
MMTS20 BTSC stereo encoder is used, set this switch to FLAT and connect stereo audio to the
MMTS20. The encoder will in turn connect to
R2.
INTERNAL JUMPER SETTING: STD, HRC, IRC
STD
HRC
IRC
Figure 3
4 INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
All connections to and from each modulator are made through the rear panel. Figure 4 illustrates an installation with (12) modulator units combined through a passive signal combiner. Additional channels can be added by using additional fixed channel or agile type modulators and either multi-port combiners or combinations of two-port combiners.
INSTALLATION NOTES
Level adjustment provides optimum performance in multi-channel installations.
The modulator outputs should be checked periodically with a spectrum analyzer to
AUDIO INPUTS
AC POWER
CORD VIDEO INPUTS maintain a ±1 dB variation of adjacent channel carriers. Aural/Visual (A/V) ratios should be held to -15 dB or less. The output ‘RF’ and ‘A/V
(Ratio)’ controls are used respectively to make these adjustments.
RACK MOUNTING
Adequate ventilation is very important in multi-channel installations. The RMM12 or
RMM4 cages should be spaced apart vertically by at least one rack unit (1.75") height wherever possible. Some air movement is mandatory in enclosed rack cabinets. Excessive heat will shorten component life and modulator performance will be degraded without proper cooling.
MODULATOR UNITS
(Fixed channel and/or Agile types)
DC POWER
CABLE
RF COMBINER
SYSTEM OUT
Figure 4
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT
This VMM860AG agile modulator requires more current than the fixed channel units. Therefore, new 12 position rack installations with multiple
VMM860AG modulators (up to 12) must use the
Drake PSM121 (or equivalent) high capacity power supply module.
FREQUENCY CHART
The chart on the following page shows the standard CATV channel coverage of the
VMM860AG. Where an offset is indicated, this amount of positive frequency offset is added to the frequency indicated in the middle column.
As shown, this occurs only on channels required to be offset by the FCC.
The power supply in the four position rack system can power up to four VMM860AG modulators or any mix of fixed and agile VMM models up to four total modulators.
HRC or IRC frequencies can be set by means of an internal jumper. See Figure 3. No jumper will result in the STD channel plan selection.
TABLE 1: CATV CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
CATV CHANNEL OUTPUT FREQUENCIES 5
CATV
+100
CATV
BC
TV
Output Channel
Switch Setting
51
52
53
54
47
48
49
50
43
44
45
46
39
40
41
42
35
36
37
38
31
32
33
34
25
26
27
28
29
30
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
59
60
61
62
55
56
57
58
19
20
21
22
23
24
13
14
15
16
17
18
07
08
09
10
11
12
02
03
04
05
06
Visual Carrier
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency
Offset (kHz)
307.25
313.25
319.25
325.25
331.25
337.25
343.25
349.25
355.25
361.25
367.25
373.25
235.25
241.25
247.25
253.25
259.25
265.25
271.25
277.25
283.25
289.25
295.25
301.25
121.25
127.25
133.25
139.25
145.25
151.25
157.25
163.25
169.25
217.25
223.25
229.25
55.25
61.25
67.25
77.25
83.25
175.25
181.25
187.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
211.25
379.25
385.25
391.25
397.25
403.25
409.25
415.25
421.25
427.25
433.25
439.25
445.25
451.25
457.25
463.25
469.25
475.25
481.25
487.25
493.25
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+25
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
±12.5
±12.5
±12.5
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
+12.5
+12.5
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
+12.5
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
121
122
123
124
125
126
115
116
117
118
119
120
109
110
111
112
113
114
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
Output Channel
Switch Setting
Visual Carrier
Frequency (MHz)
88
89
90
91
92
93
82
83
84
85
86
87
94
95
96
97
98
99
76
77
78
79
80
81
70
71
72
73
74
75
571.25
577.25
583.25
589.25
595.25
601.25
607.25
613.25
619.25
625.25
631.25
637.25
499.25
505.25
511.25
517.25
523.25
529.25
535.25
541.25
547.25
553.25
559.25
565.25
643.25
91.25
97.25
103.25
109.25
115.25
CATV +100
739.25
745.25
751.25
757.25
763.25
769.25
775.25
781.25
787.25
793.25
799.25
805.25
649.25
655.25
661.25
667.25
673.25
679.25
685.25
691.25
697.25
703.25
709.25
715.25
721.25
727.25
733.25
811.25
817.25
823.25
829.25
835.25
841.25
847.25
853.25
859.25
CATV
+100
CATV
Frequency
Offset (kHz)
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
+25
+25
BC
TV
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
