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Chapter 1        Read This First

This section describes the board layout and various connectors on the SF16-FMR2. It also contains updated information on the product.

(1-A) Introduction

The SF16-FMR2 brings FM radio entertainment into your Linux PC environment.When used in conjunction with a sound board, it brings FM radio into the world of multimedia; allowing you to mix and playback FM radio just like any other audio source.

This FM radio board is bundle with Linux radio driver and friendly FM radio GUI application. The skin of GUI can be customized by your own initiative creation, you can either modified the skin to your preference or use the default skin. Refer Chapter 2 and 3 for installation and customization of Skin.

This product has two versions as describe below:

Serial number (NU xxxxxx) SF16-FMR2 does not have Power Amplifier built on-board
Serial number (NR xxxxxx) SF16-FMR2 does have Power Amplifier built on-board



Always check that you have the right board for the right configuration in Chapter 4



(1-B) Connectors and Pin configuration
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1. Line-Out header located at J1

Pin1   Pin2 Pin3 Pin4
Right Ground Ground  Left

      
Note: Triangle symbol on the board indicates Pin1

2. Antenna connector located at CON1

3. Line-Out / Speaker connector located at CON2

 
(1-C) Connection to External Devices

You may either connect the SF16-FMR2 directly to a pair of powered speakers via CON2 or to the Line-In input of your sound card via J1 pin header using Audio cable.

When connecting directly to a pair of powered speakers, the volume setting for the radio is solely determined by adjusting the volume control knob on the speaker.

When connecting to the Line-In of your sound card, ensure that the setting of the Line-In on the audio mixer is not set to MUTE. Otherwise, radio would not be heard on the speaker.



(1-D) Radio Reception

As with any FM receiver found in commercial radio sets, the reception depends on the location and interference from nearby equipment as well as the amount of enclosure. The SF16-FMR2, however, is designed to tolerate PC noise unlike other commercial radio sets.

The reception quality depends on the Dipole Antenna and should be connected to CON1. The Antenna poles should be extended above and far away from monitor. The orientation of the two end point of Antenna should be not meet each other. If necessary, adjust the location or orientation of the Antenna to achieve optimum reception.


(1-E) Minimum System Requirements
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You need to check that your system meets the following requirements:

Note: The GUI Application uses QT 1.44. Please install the appropriate QT libraries for QT on the host system.

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