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M Series Quick Start Guide

M Series Quick Start Guide

Owned by Michael de Nigris Jr.
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024
4 min read

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the Autonomic M5 Pro and M3 Music Servers. These high-performance music servers are designed for seamless integration into residential and commercial audio systems, providing access to popular streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and more. This guide will walk you through the basic setup process, including physical installation, hardware connections, system configuration, and streaming service integration.

Basic Requirements:

2. Package Contents

Ensure you have the following items before beginning the setup:

  • Music Server

  • 6ft AC Power Cord (NEMA 5-15P to IEC C13)

  • Rubber Feet (pre-installed)

  • 2x Terminal Block Connectors (pre-installed)

  • Ground Screw (pre-installed)

  • Cloth Product Bag

  • Rack mount ears and screws (optional for rack installation)

If any items are missing, please get in touch with support.

3. Installation Guidelines

Physical Placement:

  • Place the unit in a well-ventilated area with ambient temperatures below 104°F (40°C). Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or placing it on top of other heat-generating equipment.

  • Maintain Humidity below 90% RH.

  • If rack mounting, use the included rack mount ears and screws. Ensure the unit is secured.

Ventilation:

  • The M3 and M5 Pro are not ventilated and emit low amounts of heat from the chassis (136 BTU/hr max). The internal heatsinks have been over-spec’d for the most demanding environments. Units can be rack mounted with no additional space between other Autonomic Music Servers or other low-heat-generating equipment.

4. Physical Connections

Step 1: Connect Power

  • Use a grounded outlet for safety.

  • The internal power supply can accept AC voltage between 100v-240v and 50hz-60hz for international use.

  • Max power consumption is 40W

Step 2: Network Connection

  • Connect an Ethernet cable from your network switch or router to the Ethernet port on the back of the unit.

  • For eAudioCast use, ensure IGMP Snooping and Multicast Filtering are turned off on the network equipment.

  • If other Dante or AES67 devices are on the network, PTP may need to be disabled on the Music Server. Please see this article for more details.

Step 3: Audio Output Connections