DaySequerra M4FM - Manual (Page 8)

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M4FM User Manual
Unpacking and Installing the M4FM
Immediately upon receiving your M4FM, please make a careful inspection for any shipping damage. If
damage is found or suspected, please notify the carrier at once and then contact your dealer. The
DaySequerra M4FM is shipped in one carton, which contains: the M4FM unit, and an AC power cable.
We strongly encourage you to save the shipping carton and shipping materials supplied with
your M4FM. They are specially designed to properly protect your M4FM, and in the event that you
need to return it for service, only these OEM shipping materials can ensure its safe return to our
factory.
We provide a limited 3-year warranty on all of our products, but if you don’t register your unit, it’s hard
for us to contact you when software updates become available. So please take a few minutes to
complete the warranty registration form on our web site, www.daysequerra.com. Thank you!
Rack Mount Installation. The M4FM chassis has four rack mounting holes in its chassis and has
been designed to fit in a 19” standard 1RU space. Plastic ‘finishing’ washers are recommended to
protect the painted finish around the mounting holes.
Power Connection. The AC power cable supplied with the M4FM must be connected from the
M4FM’s IEC320 power entry module to an AC mains outlet with a functional earth ground connection.
The M4FM has been set at the factory to operate at 120VAC unless otherwise specified on the shipping
carton. The M4FM export version is configured for 240VAC operation. Please connect your M4FM to
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power surges and brownouts.
Antenna Input Connections. Separate 75ohm F-type connector is provided on the M4FM rear panel
for dedicated AM and FM antennas
Audio Output Connections. Analog audio left and right outputs are on rear-panel XLR connectors
with pin 1 GND, pin 2 + and pin 3 -. The digital audio output is transformer-isolated in S/PDIF format on
a rear-panel XLR connector with pin 1 GND, pin 2 XFMR and pin 3 XFMR. The M4FM digital audio
output is 5.1 surround capable. FM Composite Output has a Frequency Response <+/- 0.25dB, Total
Harmonic Distortion (IEEE 185) <0.1%, IMD (SMPTE) <0.1%, SNR (IEEE 185) >75 dB
Ethernet Connection - The M4FM Ethernet Port offers the use of DaySequerra’s Webserver by
connecting the M4FM to any networked computer with Internet access. The use of crossover cables
can be used in areas where a network connection is not possible. More information on the Webserver
can be found at the end of this manual. The Ethernet port with the aid of the webserver will keep the
M4FM up to date on all Firmware upgrades by checking, downloading and installing with the click of the
‘Check Firmware’ button on the webserver. (An internet connection must me available for ‘Firmware
Upgrade. to work. UPON RECEIVING THE UNIT IT IS ENCOURAGED TO ‘CHECK FIRMWARE’
FROM THE WEBSERVER TO BE SURE YOUR M4FM IS USING THE MOST RECENT FIRMWARE
AVAILABLE.