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(Aux and Optical 
sources)

Press to decrease the gain.

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 27

).

Entering Text

1

In a field that allows you to enter text, select 

 to erase the existing characters.

2

If necessary, select   or   to use numerals, symbols, or lower-case letters when available.

3

Touch a character to select it.

4

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.

Getting Started

3

Summary of Contents for Apollo MS-RA770

Page 1: ...FUSION Apollo MS RA770 O W N E R S M A N U A L ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ion PartyBus are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple AirPlay iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries App Store SM is a service mark of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries Android and Google Play are a trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth word ma...

Page 3: ...1 Connecting a USB Device 11 Controlling Music Playback on a USB Flash Drive or Media Player 11 Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Android Device 11 Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Apple Device 12 USB Source Settings 12 Radio 12 Setting the Tuner Region 12 Changing the Radio Station 13 Apple AirPlay 13 Connecting an Apple Device Using AirPlay 13 Setting an AirPlay Password 13 UPnP...

Page 4: ...p 22 Editing a Group 22 Leaving a Group 22 Grouped Stereo Functions 22 Grouped Stereo Source Considerations 23 Group Synchronization 23 Enabling Group Synchronization 23 General Settings 24 Speaker Zone Settings 24 Disabling the Internal Amplifier 24 Setting the Home Zone 24 Synchronizing the Source and Zone Volume Levels 24 Adjusting the Power On Volume Limit 25 Maintaining Individual Zone Volume...

Page 5: ... Link Wireless Remote Control App 33 FUSION Link Network Technology 34 NMEA 2000 Remote Control and Display 34 Configuring an Optional Wired NRX Remote Control 34 NMEA 2000 Information 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Fusion Device 35 Cleaning the Device 35 Software Updates 35 Updating the Software Using a USB Flash Drive 35 Updating the Software Using the Fusion Link App 36 Troubleshooting 36 The ...

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Page 7: ...e radio presets or muting all connected stereos from the mute screen Muting all Connected Stereos page 6 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 when connected to a Fusion PartyBus network Fusion PartyBus Networking page 21...

Page 8: ...t available station in the previous ensemble Press and hold to return to the previous DAB ensemble Press to skip to the next track when using an applicable source Press and hold to fast forward the track when using an applicable source AM FM or SiriusXM in Live Mode source Press to tune to the next station or preset Press and hold for faster tuning manual mode only SiriusXM in Replay Mode source P...

Page 9: ...can swipe down to return to the playback controls screen NOTE You can disable this screen in the settings Power Options page 27 Entering Text 1 In a field that allows you to enter text select to erase the existing characters 2 If necessary select or to use numerals symbols or lower case letters when available 3 Touch a character to select it 4 Select to save the new text Using the Dial to Select I...

Page 10: ...icons and shortcuts Status Icons page 4 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 Op...

Page 11: ... is part of a group continue turning the dial to access the sources on other devices in the group Creating a Group page 22 If a source cannot be shared with the group it will appear gray and you cannot select it 3 Press the dial to select the source TIP Alternatively you can touch the source on the screen to select it Adjusting the Backlight and Dial Brightness NOTE If you connected the dim wire o...

Page 12: ...ing maintains frequency response at low volumes and increases perceived loudness at high volumes This setting is enabled by default in all zones 1 Select AUDIO 2 Select a zone to adjust 3 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 adju...

Page 13: ...lect DSP SETTINGS 8 Configure the DSP settings as needed depending on the models of Fusion speakers and amplifiers connected to the zone 9 Repeat these steps for each zone 10 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 Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed If ...

Page 14: ...n 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 Bluetooth Device Playback You can...

Page 15: ...code but it does connect correctly when you confirm the message on the Bluetooth device 8 If your compatible Bluetooth device does not immediately connect to the stereo repeat steps 1 through 7 NOTE If another Bluetooth device is already playing music on the stereo connecting a new device will not interrupt playback You must select the newly added device if you want to use it instead Selecting a D...

Page 16: ...es of music on the device Apple devices only SONGS Displays the songs on the device Apple devices only 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 re...

Page 17: ...controlling with the remote control 1 Locate the USB port on the back of the stereo 2 Connect the USB device to the USB port Controlling Music Playback on a USB Flash Drive or Media Player 1 Connect a compatible USB flash drive or media player to the stereo 2 Select the USB source 3 Select USB 4 Select the name of the USB device 5 Browse the music files on the device and begin playback You can use...

Page 18: ...ist Radio To listen to AM or FM radio you must have a suitable marine AM FM antenna properly connected to the stereo and be within range of a broadcasting station For instructions on connecting an AM FM antenna see the stereo installation instructions To listen to SiriusXM radio you must have the appropriate equipment and subscriptions SiriusXM Satellite Radio page 14 For instructions on connectin...

Page 19: ...twork NOTE You cannot stream the AirPlay source to other stereos on the network using the Fusion PartyBus network Fusion PartyBus Networking page 21 Using AirPlay 2 software you can play content on multiple stereos on the network but the stereos must not be grouped NOTE On some AirPlay devices adjusting the volume on the device affects the volume level on the stereo Setting an AirPlay Password You...

Page 20: ...s on your device to output PCM audio NOTE Because streaming audio over the Fusion PartyBus network introduces a slight delay streaming content from a television or DVD player may not be ideal You can disable Optical as a streaming source in the settings if needed Source Settings page 28 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love to listen to all in one place Get over 1...

Page 21: ...riusXM CATEGORY 2 Select a category Using Replay Mode You can use Replay Mode to control playback of a SiriusXM broadcast NOTE The device enables Replay Mode automatically when playing saved preset channels 1 If necessary hold to enable Replay Mode changes to REPLAY MODE and a progress bar appears 2 Select an option Tap to pause and resume playback Tap or to skip backward or forward in increments ...

Page 22: ...ry Managing Alerts You can manage your saved alerts to select which ones you want to receive You can delete saved alerts you do not want 1 Select SiriusXM SXM SETTINGS ALERT MANAGEMENT 2 Select an option To enable saved alerts for songs only artists only or games only select ENABLE BY TYPES and select a type To enable saved alerts for specific artists only select ENABLE ARTISTS and select the arti...

Page 23: ... previous channel or remain tuned to the game To receive SportsFlash alerts your subscription package must include play by play sports channels for the sports leagues you want to include in the alerts You can enable disable or delete SportsFlash alerts that you have added Managing Alerts page 16 NOTE A SportsFlash is different than a Game Alert A SportsFlash alert lets you know when an exciting pl...

Page 24: ... can also change the 4 digit passcode Unlocking the Parental Controls You can unlock the parental controls to access locked channels 1 With the SiriusXM source selected select SiriusXM PARENTAL 2 Select UNLOCK 3 Enter the passcode TIP The default passcode is 0000 The parental controls remain unlocked until you turn off the vehicle or until you lock them again Locking Channels 1 With the SiriusXM s...

Page 25: ...na installation Subscription Updated The radio has detected a change in your SiriusXM subscription status Select any button to clear the message Go to www siriusxm com or call 866 635 2349 with questions about your subscription Channel Not Available The channel you requested is not a valid SiriusXM channel or the channel that you were listening to is no longer available You may see this message br...

Page 26: ...en scanning is complete the first available station in the first ensemble found begins playing NOTE After the first scan is complete you can select again to re scan for DAB stations When the re scan is complete the system starts playing the first station in the ensemble you were listening to when you started the re scan Changing DAB Stations 1 Select the DAB source 2 If necessary select to scan fo...

Page 27: ...e dial 2 Select 3 Select each preset station or channel you want to remove 4 When you are finished removing presets select TIP You can also select the name of the source and PRESETS REMOVE PRESETS or REMOVE ALL PRESETS to remove preset stations or channels Fusion PartyBus Networking The Fusion PartyBus networking feature allows you to connect multiple compatible stereos together on a network using...

Page 28: ...roup 3 Select the stereos you want to add to or remove from the group 4 Select DONE Leaving a Group You can leave the Fusion PartyBus group to play local sources on the stereo 1 Select GROUPS 2 Select the name of the existing group you want to leave 3 Select the stereos you want to remove from the group 4 Select DONE Grouped Stereo Functions After you create a group of stereos additional functions...

Page 29: ...ry stereo in the group the group is dissolved You can enable group synchronization to preserve group membership for a stereo after turning it off Group synchronization behaves differently based on how you turn the stereos off and on If you turn a synchronized stereo off and on by using either the power button on the stereo or a physical switch on the ignition wire the red wire all of the synchroni...

Page 30: ...our music device contains more than the selected number of items ZONE Enables you to configure the speaker zones Speaker Zone Settings page 24 SOURCE Allows you to enable disable and name the sources on the stereo Source Settings page 28 NETWORK Enables you to configure the Fusion PartyBus network settings Network Settings page 28 UPDATE Updates the stereo or connected devices Update Options page ...

Page 31: ...Adjusting the Power On Volume Limit page 25 1 Select SETTINGS 2 Select ZONE KEEP VOLUME RATIOS Enabling Automatic Volume Adjustment Based on Speed 1 Select SETTINGS ZONE SPEED VS VOLUME ENABLED 2 If needed update the settings to select the speed source Automatic Volume Control Settings page 25 Automatic Volume Control Settings Select SETTINGS ZONE SPEED VS VOLUME ENABLED Enables the automatic volu...

Page 32: ...unused zone and remove it from the audio level pages When a zone is disabled you cannot change any of the settings for that zone You cannot disable zone 1 1 Select SETTINGS 2 Select ZONE 3 Select a zone 4 Select ZONE ENABLED to clear the check box Setting a Zone Name You can set a name for a speaker zone to make it easier to identify 1 Select SETTINGS 2 Select ZONE 3 Select a zone 4 Select ZONE NA...

Page 33: ...ust the gain level To reduce the power output to the internal amplifier associated with this zone select INT AMP GAIN and adjust the gain level NOTE This setting is available only for zones associated with an internal amplifier typically zones 1 and 2 To change the output of this zone from stereo to mono select MONO NOTE The mono setting is useful if a listening position is closer to one speaker t...

Page 34: ...ou to set the advanced wireless and wired settings such as DHCP and SSID Advanced Network Configuration page 30 RESET Resets all network settings for this stereo to the factory default values Connecting the Fusion PartyBus Device to a Wireless Access Point You can connect this device to a wireless access point on a router or compatible Fusion PartyBus device on the network This device can connect ...

Page 35: ...erformance 1 Select SETTINGS NETWORK WI FI ACCESS POINT 2 Select an option To use factory assigned default access point settings select USE DEFAULTS and wait for the device to save the network settings NOTE After the default settings are saved you can scroll down to the bottom of the NETWORK menu to view the SSID and password assigned to the access point To customize the access point name and secu...

Page 36: ...u set the channel in a range with fewer broadcasting access points DHCP SERVER Sets the device to act as a wireless access point and the DHCP server on the network DHCP Settings page 31 WPS Initiates a Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS connection Devices with a WPS button or setting can connect to the access point on this stereo when the WPS connection is active NOTE It can take up to two minutes to succe...

Page 37: ... You must set the stereo to use a static IP address before you can set it as a wired DHCP server 3 Select ADVANCED DHCP SERVER DHCP ENABLED SAVE You can configure the IP address range of the DHCP server DHCP Settings page 31 DHCP Settings Select SETTINGS NETWORK ADVANCED DHCP SERVER DHCP ENABLED Sets the device as the DHCP server on the network START IP Sets the first IP address in the IP address ...

Page 38: ...ings You can reset all network settings for this stereo to the factory default values 1 Select SETTINGS 2 Select NETWORK ADVANCED RESET YES Update Options Select SETTINGS UPDATE NOTICE Do not turn off the device or disconnect the power during a software update Turning off the power during a software update may cause the device to become unresponsive NOTE You can update the device software using a ...

Page 39: ...s alternating green and red The remote control searches for the stereo When the remote control pairs successfully the status LED turns on green briefly and then turns off If the remote control cannot find the stereo the status LED turns on red briefly and then turns off Fusion Link Wireless Remote Control App You can use the Fusion Link remote control app on your compatible Apple or Android device...

Page 40: ...emote control or create a Fusion remote control network to connect multiple Fusion wired remote controls directly to the NMEA 2000 connector on the stereo See the installation instructions provided with your stereo and remote for more information The Fusion wired remote control can also serve as an NMEA display showing NMEA navigation data or vessel performance data from other NMEA devices on an e...

Page 41: ...the device or disconnect the power during a software update Turning off the power during a software update may cause the device to become unresponsive NOTE You cannot update the software using a USB flash drive formatted using the NTFS file system If you encounter problems updating the device format the USB flash drive using FAT32 and try the update process again The device may restart a few times...

Page 42: ...t CHECK FOR UPDATES 5 Select the stereo 6 Select Download The app downloads the software update file 7 If the Fusion PartyBus network is not connected to the internet after the app finishes downloading the update file reconnect the mobile device to the wireless router or access point on the Fusion PartyBus network 8 In the Fusion Link app reconnect to the stereo 9 Select GENERAL Software Updates O...

Page 43: ...erstand the appearance of the icon and help diagnose issues with the Fusion PartyBus network The stereo is configured for a wired network connection and connected to a wired network using an Ethernet cable The stereo is configured for a wired network connection but cannot detect the wired network An Ethernet cable may not be connected or there may be other problems with the network The stereo is i...

Page 44: ...ered or obstructed Make sure the Apple device has a good connection to the same Wi Fi network as the stereo Make sure the Apple device is not connected to the stereo using Bluetooth technology and Wi Fi Using both a Bluetooth and a Wi Fi connection may cause playback interruptions 38 Appendix ...

Page 45: ...nal ANT 2 4 GHz 4 dBm nominal Compass safe distance 15 cm 5 9 in On board Class D Amplifier Output music power per channel 4 x 70 W max 2 ohm Total output peak power 280 W max Output power per channel 1 4 x 43 W RMS at 14 4 Vdc input 2 ohm 10 THD 4 x 26 W RMS at 14 4 Vdc input 4 ohm 10 THD Line output level max 5 5 V peak to peak Aux input level typical 1 V RMS Tuner frequencies Tuner Europe and A...

Page 46: ...Stereo Dimension Drawings Side Dimensions 20 4 mm 0 8 in 99 mm 3 9 in 50 mm 1 97 in 40 Appendix ...

Page 47: ...Top Dimensions 164 mm 6 5 in 20 4 mm 0 8 in 10 mm 0 39 in 192 mm 7 56 in Appendix 41 ...

Page 48: ... keys 1 3 L language 24 M media player 2 3 11 music player 2 3 mute 6 N name 5 network 4 13 14 21 23 30 32 37 network configuration 31 NMEA 2000 34 O optical audio 14 P PartyBus 30 power key 1 presets 21 product registration 35 R radio AM 12 FM 12 SiriusXM 14 16 18 19 registering the device 35 remote control 34 resetting 19 24 S settings 7 24 25 27 28 32 SiriusXM 12 21 parental controls 18 Satelli...

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Page 50: ...PPORT New Zealand 09 369 2900 Australia 1300 736 012 Europe 44 0 370 850 1244 USA 623 580 9000 Pacific 64 9 369 2900 SUPPORT GARMIN COM January 2022 Printed in Taiwan GUID AA746CCF 6D74 481B AE87 1EA928679A4A v7 ...

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