Garmin MS-RA770 OWNER'S MANUAL

FUSION

Apollo

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

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MS-RA770

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Getting Started 1

Stereo Controls 1

Playback Controls 1

Gesture Screen 1 Entering Text 1 Using the Dial to Select Items 1

Stereo Screen 1

Status Icons 2

Naming the Device 2 Setting the Home Zone 2 Selecting a Source 2 Adjusting the Backlight and Dial Brightness 2

Audio Control 2

Adjusting the Volume 2

Muting all Connected Stereos 2 Adjusting the Subwoofer Level 2

Adjusting the Tone 2 Disabling the Loud Setting for a Zone 2 Adjusting the Gain for an Auxiliary Device 2 Speaker Zones 3 DSP Settings 3

Configuring the DSP Settings 3

Media Player Connection 3

Bluetooth Device Playback 3

Connecting a Compatible Bluetooth Device 3

Bluetooth Range Information 3

Selecting a Different Bluetooth Device 3 Bluetooth Source Menu and Settings 3

Disabling Bluetooth Auto Connection 4

USB Device Playback 4

USB Device Compatibility 4

Connecting a USB Device 4

Controlling Music Playback on a USB Flash Drive or Media Player 4 Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Android Device 4 Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Apple Device 4 USB Source Settings 5

Radio 5

Setting the Tuner Region 5 Changing the Radio Station 5

Apple AirPlay 5

Connecting an Apple Device Using AirPlay 5 Setting an AirPlay Password 5

UPnP Playback 5

Connecting a UPnP Device 5

Connecting an Auxiliary Device 6

Optical Audio Connection 6

SiriusXM Satellite Radio 6

Setting the Tuner Region for the SiriusXM Source 6 Locating the SiriusXM Radio ID 6 Activating a SiriusXM Subscription 6 Selecting a Category 6 Using Replay Mode 6 Alerts 6

Adding an Artist or Song Alert 6 Adding Teams for Game Alerts 6

Adding Teams from a Live Game 6 Viewing Active Alerts 7 Managing Alerts 7

TuneMix™ Feature 7

Starting and Stopping a TuneMix Collection Creating and Customizing a TuneMix Collection 7

SportsFlash Feature 7

Adding Teams to Receive SportsFlash Alerts 7

Changing SportsFlash Team Priority 7 Enabling the TuneStart™ Feature 7 Parental Controls 8

Unlocking the Parental Controls 8

Locking Channels 8

Clearing All Locked Channels 8

Changing the Parental Control Passcode 8 SiriusXM Troubleshooting 8

Clearing SiriusXM Data 8

DAB Playback 8

Setting the Tuner Region 9 Scanning for DAB Stations 9

Changing DAB Stations 9

Selecting a DAB Station from a List 9

Selecting a DAB Station from a Category 9

Presets 9

Saving a Station or Channel as a Preset 9 Selecting a Preset from a List 9 Removing Presets 9

Fusion PartyBus Networking 9

Creating a Group 9 Editing a Group 9 Leaving a Group 9 Grouped Stereo Functions 10 Grouped Stereo Source Considerations 10

General Settings 10

Speaker Zone Settings 10

Disabling the Internal Amplifier 10

Setting the Home Zone 10

Synchronizing the Source and Zone Volume Levels 10

Adjusting the Power-On Volume Limit 10

Disabling a Zone 11

Setting a Zone Name 11

Linking Zones 11

Enabling Volume Control of Zone 3 or 4 from a Connected

Amplifier 11

Adjusting the Subwoofer Filter 11

Adjusting Additional Audio Settings for a Zone 11 Power Options 11 Source Settings 11 Network Settings 11

Connecting the Fusion PartyBus Device to a Wireless Access

Point 11

Connecting the Device to a Wireless Access Point Using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup 12 Connecting the Device to a Wireless Access Point Using

Apple Wireless Accessory Configuration 12 Setting the Fusion PartyBus Device as a Wireless Access Point 12

Wireless Access Point Settings 12 Advanced Network Configuration 12

Setting the Fusion PartyBus Device as the DHCP

Server 12

Configuring the Stereo for use with a Garmin Marine

Network 13

Setting a Static IP Address 13 Resetting Network Settings 13

Update Options 13

Additional Stereo Control Options 13

Connecting to a Garmin Watch 13

Table of Contents i

Connecting to an ARX70 Remote Control 14 Fusion-Link Wireless Remote Control App 14 FUSION-Link™ Network Technology 14 NMEA 2000 Remote Control and Display 14

Configuring an Optional Wired NRX Remote Control 14 NMEA 2000 Information 14

Appendix 15

Registering Your Fusion Device 15 Cleaning the Device 15 Software Updates 15

Updating the Software Using a USB Flash Drive 15 Updating the Software Using the Fusion Link App 15

Troubleshooting 15

The stereo does not respond to key presses 15 My Bluetooth audio is interrupted by short breaks 15 The stereo does not display all song information from my Bluetooth source 15 Network Troubleshooting 15

Network Status Icons 16 The stereo keeps locking up when connected to an Apple device 16 The stereo is not finding my connected Apple device 16 My Apple AirPlay audio is interrupted by short breaks 16

Specifications 16 Stereo Dimension Drawings 16

Side Dimensions 16 Top Dimensions 17

Index 18

ii Table of Contents

Getting Started

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Stereo Controls

• Turn to adjust the volume.

• When adjusting the volume, press to switch between zones.

Dial

• Turn to move through the menus or adjust a setting.

• When in a menu, press to select the highlighted option.

• Press and hold to activate certain functions such as opening the radio presets or muting all connected stereos from the mute screen (Muting all Connected Stereos, page 2).

Press to change the source.

TIP: You can turn the dial to browse, and press the dial to select the source. You can also swipe the screen up and down, and touch a source on the screen.

Press and hold to open the GROUPS menu.

Press to open the menu.

• Press to turn on the stereo.

• Press to mute the audio.

• Press and hold to turn off the stereo or all stereos on the network.

Playback Controls

The on-screen playback controls may change depending on the source selected.

NOTE: After about fifteen seconds, the playback controls are hidden by the gesture screen feature. You can swipe down on the screen to view the playback controls (Gesture Screen,

page 1).

Select to pause media playback.

• Select to play media or resume media playback.

• DAB source: press to scan for DAB stations.

• Select to skip to the previous track, when using an applicable source.

• Hold to rewind the track when using an applicable source.

• AM, FM, or SiriusXM (in Live Mode) source: ◦ Select to tune to the previous station or preset. ◦ Hold for faster tuning (manual mode only).

• SiriusXM (in Replay Mode) source: ◦ Select to skip to the previous track. ◦ Hold to rewind the current track.

• DAB source: Select to return to the previous DAB station in the ensemble. When you reach the beginning of the current ensemble, the stereo automatically changes to the last available station in the previous ensemble.

• Select to skip to the next track, when using an applicable source.

• Hold to fast-forward the track when using an applicable source.

• AM, FM, or SiriusXM (in Live Mode) source: ◦ Select to tune to the next station or preset. ◦ Hold for faster tuning (manual mode only).

• SiriusXM (in Replay Mode) source: ◦ Select to skip to the next track, if applicable. ◦ Hold to fast-forward the current track, if applicable.

• DAB source: Select to advance to the next DAB station in the ensemble. When you reach the end of the current ensemble, the stereo automatically changes to the first available station in the next ensemble.

Select to cycle through the tuning modes (auto or manual)

(AM, FM, or DAB sources)

(SiriusXM source)

and presets. Press and hold to save the current station as a preset.

Hold to switch between Replay Mode and Live Mode (Using Replay Mode, page 6).

Replay Mode: press to pause and play the channel. Live Mode: Select to cycle through the tuning modes

(manual or category) and presets.

On the Aux or Optical source, select to increase the gain for the connected source.

On the Aux or Optical source, select to decrease the gain for the connected source.

Gesture Screen

After about fifteen seconds, a screen appears showing media information and album art only. You can use the touchscreen to interact with this screen.

• You can swipe left or right to change the track or preset.

• You can touch the screen for about one second to pause playback or mute the audio, depending on the source.

• You can swipe down to return to the playback controls screen.

NOTE: You can disable this screen in the settings (Power

Options, page 11).

Entering Text

In a field that allows you to enter text, select to erase the

existing characters. If necessary, select or to use numerals, symbols, or

lower-case letters when available. Touch a character to select it.

Select to save the new text.

Using the Dial to Select Items

You can use the dial to highlight and select items on the screen.

• Turn the dial to highlight an item on the screen.

• Press the dial to select the highlighted option.

Stereo Screen

The information displayed on the screen varies depending on the source selected. The on-screen playback controls may change depending on the source selected (Playback Controls,

page 1). This example shows a track playing on a device

connected using Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Getting Started 1

Source name

Active zone, status icons, and shortcuts (Status Icons, page 2)

TIP: Touch an icon to open the applicable page.

Track details (if available)

Album art (if available from a compatible source)

Elapsed time, track duration, and the current track number out of the total number of tracks in the playlist (if available)

Status Icons

You can touch a status icon to open the relevant screen.

Opens the volume screen.

Opens the PRESET screen.

Opens the network settings.

NOTE: You cannot access the network settings if this stereo is part of a group.

Naming the Device

You should enter a unique name for this device so you can easily identify it when viewing devices on the Fusion PartyBus network.

NOTE: You should provide unique names to all of the devices and zones on the network to avoid confusion when grouping, controlling, and setting up stereos and zones. You should also turn off zones that are not in use (Speaker Zone Settings,

page 10).

For further customization, you can provide unique names for the sources on each stereo and turn off unused sources (General

Settings, page 10).

Select > SETTINGS.

Select DEVICE NAME, and enter a unique name for the

device.

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Audio Control

Adjusting the Volume

Using this stereo, you can control the volume of any zone on any stereo connected to the Fusion PartyBus network.

Turn the dial to adjust the volume for the home zone on the

stereo. If necessary, press the dial to switch between zones.

NOTE: If this stereo is part of a group, you can adjust the

volume of all stereos in the group or individual zones on each stereo (Creating a Group, page 9).

Muting all Connected Stereos

You can quickly mute the audio from this stereo or from all stereos connected to the Fusion PartyBus network (Fusion

PartyBus Networking, page 9).

From any source, press .

The mute symbol appears and audio from this stereo is silenced.

NOTE: If the stereo is part of a group, the audio from all grouped stereos is silenced.

Select MUTE SYSTEM.

Audio from all connected stereos is silenced. Select UNMUTE SYSTEM.

Audio is restored to all connected stereos.

Adjusting the Subwoofer Level

You can adjust the subwoofer level for each zone.

Turn the dial, and select a zone with a connected subwoofer.

Press and hold the dial.

The SUB LEVEL adjustment for the zone appears. Adjust the subwoofer level and press the dial to set it.

Setting the Home Zone

The home zone is the speaker zone that you adjust by default when you turn the dial.

Select > SETTINGS.

Select ZONE > ASSIGN HOME ZONE.

Select a zone.

Selecting a Source

Select .

Turn the dial to highlight a source.

NOTE: If the device is part of a group, continue turning the

dial to access the sources on other devices in the group (Creating a Group, page 9).

If a source cannot be shared with the group, it will appear gray and you cannot select it.

Press the dial to select the source.

Adjusting the Backlight and Dial Brightness

NOTE: If you connected the dim wire on the wiring harness to

the boat's illumination wire, the backlight and dial dim automatically when the boat lights are on. This may affect how you adjust the brightness setting.

Select > BRIGHTNESS.

Adjust the brightness level.

Adjusting the Tone

Select > AUDIO.

Select the zone to adjust.

Press the dial to select a tone.

Adjust the tone level and press the dial to set it.

You can drag the slider bar to adjust the tone level.

Disabling the Loud Setting for a Zone

The LOUD setting maintains frequency response at low volumes and increases perceived loudness at high volumes. This setting is enabled by default in all zones.

Select > AUDIO.

Select a zone to adjust.

Select LOUD to clear the check box.

Adjusting the Gain for an Auxiliary Device

You can adjust the gain for a connected auxiliary device to achieve a volume level similar to that of other media sources. You can adjust the gain in 1 dB increments. You can also adjust the gain for digital sources using an optical audio connection.

Select an auxiliary source.

Select an option:

• To increase the gain, select .

• To decrease the gain, select . NOTE: To achieve the best audio quality when using a

portable media player with headphone output, it may be necessary to adjust the volume control on the media player, instead of adjusting the gain.

2 Audio Control

Speaker Zones

You can group speakers in one area into a speaker zone. This enables you to control the audio level of the zones individually. For example, you could make the audio quieter in the cabin and louder on deck.

You can set the balance, volume limit, tone, subwoofer frequency, and name for each zone, and configure other zonespecific settings (Speaker Zone Settings, page 10).

DSP Settings

This stereo features digital signal processing (DSP). You can select pre-configured DSP settings for Fusion® speakers and amplifiers to optimize audio reproduction in their installed locations.

All DSP settings are configured using the Fusion-Link™ remote control app (Fusion-Link Wireless Remote Control App,

page 14).

Configuring the DSP Settings

You must download and install the Fusion-Link remote control app on your compatible Apple® or Android™ device before you can configure the DSP settings (Fusion-Link Wireless Remote

Control App, page 14).

You can configure the DSP settings to optimize the sound on each zone with the installed speakers, amplifiers, and environment.

From the settings menu on your Apple or Android device,

connect to the stereo using Bluetooth technology, or connect to the same wireless network as the stereo.

Open the Fusion-Link remote control app on your compatible

Apple or Android device. If necessary, select the stereo you want to configure.

Select .

If necessary, select the MUSIC tab.

Select a zone.

Select DSP SETTINGS.

Configure the DSP settings as needed, depending on the

models of Fusion speakers and amplifiers connected to the zone.

Repeat these steps for each zone.

After you have finished configuring the DSP settings for all

zones, select an option:

• On an Apple device, select > SEND DSP SETTINGS

• On an Android device, select > Zone > SEND DSP

SETTINGS.

Media Player Connection

Bluetooth Device Playback

You can pair the stereo to up to eight Bluetooth media devices. You can control the playback using the stereo controls on all

Bluetooth devices, and on some devices you can browse the music collection from the menu on the stereo.

On Bluetooth devices that do not support media browsing, you should select the song or playlist on the media device.

The availability of song information such as song title, artist name, track duration, and album art depends on the capability of the media player and music application.

Connecting a Compatible Bluetooth Device

You can play media from a compatible Bluetooth device using the Bluetooth wireless connection.

You can control the music playback with the media app on a Bluetooth device or using the Fusion-Link remote control app (Fusion-Link Wireless Remote Control App, page 14).

Select the BT source.

Select > BT > CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE to

make the stereo visible to your compatible Bluetooth device. Enable Bluetooth on your compatible Bluetooth device.

Bring the compatible Bluetooth device within 10 m (33 ft.) of

the stereo. On your compatible Bluetooth device, search for Bluetooth

devices. On your compatible Bluetooth device, select the stereo from

the list of detected devices. On your compatible Bluetooth device, follow the on-screen

instructions to pair and connect to the discovered stereo. When pairing, your compatible Bluetooth device may ask you

to confirm a code on the stereo. The stereo does not display a code, but it does connect correctly when you confirm the message on the Bluetooth device.

If your compatible Bluetooth device does not immediately

connect to the stereo, repeat steps 1 through 7.

The DISCOVERABLE setting is disabled automatically after two minutes.

NOTE: On some Bluetooth devices, adjusting the volume on the device affects the volume level on the stereo.

Bluetooth Range Information

The stereo and Bluetooth wireless devices have a range of 10 m (33 ft.). For optimal performance, the Bluetooth wireless device should also have a clear line of sight to the stereo.

NOTE: Wi‑Fi® signals may interfere with Bluetooth device connections. You should turn off the Wi‑Fi setting on your stereo if you are not using it.

CAUTION

Always disconnect your media player from the stereo when not in use and do not leave it in your vessel. This helps reduce the risk of theft and damage from extreme temperatures.

Do not remove the media player or use your stereo in a distracting manner while operating the vessel. Check and obey all marine laws in association with use.

The stereo accepts a variety of media players, including smartphones and other mobile devices. You can connect a compatible media player using a Bluetooth wireless connection or a USB connection to the USB port. The stereo can play media from Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) devices, such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device connected to the same network. The stereo can play media from a compatible Apple device connected to the same network using the AirPlay feature.

Media Player Connection 3

Selecting a Different Bluetooth Device

When you have more than one Bluetooth device paired to the stereo, you can select a different device when needed. You can pair the stereo with up to eight Bluetooth devices.

With the BT source selected, select > BT >

CONNECTIONS > PAIRED DEVICES.

Select a Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth Source Menu and Settings

With the BT source selected, select > BT. NOTE: The options in this menu vary based on the connected

device. CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE: Allows the stereo to be

visible to Bluetooth devices. You can turn off this setting to prevent possible interruption to audio after pairing a Bluetooth device to the stereo.

CONNECTIONS > PAIRED DEVICES: Shows a list of Bluetooth

devices paired with the stereo. You can select a device in the list to connect it to the stereo if it is in range.

CONNECTIONS > REMOVE DEVICE: Removes the Bluetooth

device from the stereo. To listen to audio from this Bluetooth device again, you must pair the device again.

REPEAT: Sets the repeat mode for the current selection. You

can repeat the current selection by selecting the REPEAT ONE option. You can repeat all items in the selection by selecting the REPEAT ALLoption.

SHUFFLE: Shuffles the tracks in the folder, album, or playlist. PLAYLIST: Displays the playlists on the device. ARTISTS: Displays the artists on the device. ALBUMS: Displays the albums on the device. GENRES: Displays the genres of music on the device. SONGS: Displays the songs on the device.

Disabling Bluetooth Auto Connection

By default, the stereo automatically reconnects to the last connected Bluetooth device when you turn it on. You can disable this setting.

Select > SETTINGS > SOURCE > BT > AUTO CONNECT.

When the AUTO CONNECT checkbox is clear, the stereo will not attempt to automatically reconnect to a Bluetooth device. When this feature is disabled, you must select a Bluetooth device manually to connect it (Selecting a Different Bluetooth

Device, page 3).

USB Device Playback

You can connect various USB media players, USB flash drives, and smartphones to the stereo. How you access the USB source depends on the type of connected media player or smartphone.

Media Player Source Selections

Android device MTP

Apple device iPod

USB flash drive USB

MP3 media player (as a massstorage device)

You can control the playback using the stereo controls on all USB devices, and on some devices you can browse the music collection from the menu on the stereo. On USB devices that do not support media browsing, you should select the song or playlist on the media device.

The availability of song information such as song title, artist name, and track duration depends on the capability of the media player and music application.

USB Device Compatibility

You can use a USB flash drive or the USB cable included with your media player to connect a media player or mobile device to the USB port.

The stereo is compatible with iAP2 Apple devices such as the iPhone® Xs Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, and iPod touch® (6th generation).

USB

NOTE: If your MP3 media player does not support mass-storage when connected using USB, you must connect it to the stereo as an auxiliary device (Connecting an

Auxiliary Device, page 6).

The stereo is compatible with Android devices that support MTP mode.

The stereo is compatible with media players and other USB mass storage devices, including USB flash drives. Music on USB drives must meet these conditions:

• The music files must be formatted as MP3, AAC (.m4a), or FLAC, files.

• If you connect a portable hard drive, you must connect it to an external power source. The USB port on this stereo cannot provide power for a portable hard drive.

• The USB mass storage device must be formatted using one of the following systems: ◦ Microsoft®: NTFS, VFAT, FAT1, MSDOS

◦ Apple: HFS, HFSPLUS ◦ Linux: EXT2, EXT3, EX4

Connecting a USB Device

You can connect a USB device to the USB port on the stereo. You cannot connect a USB device to the remote control. You

must connect a USB device to the stereo you are controlling with the remote control.

Locate the USB port on the back of the stereo.

Connect the USB device to the USB port.

Controlling Music Playback on a USB Flash Drive or Media Player

Connect a compatible USB flash drive or media player to the

stereo. Select the USB source.

Select > USB.

Select the name of the USB device.

Browse the music files on the device and begin playback.

You can use the stereo controls to select, play, pause, and skip tracks.

TIP: If the USB media player has a screen and controls, you can use the controls on the USB media player to control playback.

Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Android Device

You can connect an Android device to the stereo using a USB cable to play media files stored on the Android device. To play media from an app on the Android device, you should connect the device using Bluetooth technology instead (Bluetooth Device

Playback, page 3).

Connect a compatible Android device to the stereo using an

appropriate USB cable. If necessary, enable USB file transfer or MTP on your

Android device. See the documentation available for your Android device for

more information. Select the MTP source on the stereo.

Select > MTP.

Browse the music files on the Android device and begin

playback.