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
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
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.