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M4FM-HD User Manual
Unpacking and Installing the M4FM-HD
Immediately upon receiving your M4FM-HD, 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-HD is shipped in one carton, which contains: the M4FM-HD unit, and
an AC power cable.
We strongly encourage you to save the shipping carton and shipping materials supplied with
your M4FM-HD.
They are specially designed to properly protect your M4FM-HD, 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-HD 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-HD must be connected from the
M4FM-HD’s IEC320 power entry module to an AC mains outlet with a functional earth ground
connection. The M4FM-HD has been set at the factory to operate at 120VAC unless otherwise
specified on the shipping carton. The M4FM-HD export version is configured for 240VAC operation.
Please connect your M4FM-HD 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-HD 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-HD 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-HD Ethernet Port offers the use of DaySequerra’s
Webserver by
connecting the M4FM-HD 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-HD 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-HD IS USING THE MOST
RECENT FIRMWARE AVAILABLE.
