Garmin Fusion Apollo MS-AP41200 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 15

Completing the Connections

Before you connect the amplifier to the power source, you should complete all other connections to the 
amplifier .
Make sure all speaker wires are connected between the speakers and/or subwoofer(s) and the amplifier, 

using speaker terminal blocks.

Make sure all RCA cables are connected between the stereo and the amplifier.
Make sure the power and ground cables are connected to power terminal block and the power source 

(

Connecting to Power, page 9

).

Make sure the amplifier remote-on wire is connected to the power terminal block and to the amplifier turn-

on wire from the stereo (

Connecting to Power, page 9

).

Insert the assembled power terminal block into the power port on the left side of the amplifier.

Using a 5 mm (

7

/

32

 in.) flat (slotted) screwdriver, secure the power terminal block to the amplifier.

NOTICE

After you have completed all connections, you must configure the DSP profile for the amplifier before playing 
music. If the DSP profile is not set up, you may damage the connected speakers (

Configuring the Amplifier

page 15

).

Configuring the Amplifier

To configure the amplifier for use with your stereo and speakers, you must use the Fusion-Link app to set up 
the DSP profile after you have completed the connections.
TIP: You can view a video tutorial to help setup a DSP profile for your system at 

garmin.com/videos/fusion_link

_app

.

Follow the instructions in your stereo owner's manual to download the Fusion-Link app and connect it to the 

stereo.

Select the appropriate amplifier, speakers, and/or subwoofer(s) for each zone in the Fusion-Link app.
Follow the instructions in the Fusion-Link app to select a configured profile for the connected amplifier, 

speakers, and/or subwoofer(s).

Send the DSP profile to the connected stereo and test the sound.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the audio system sounds satisfactory.

Fusion Apollo Multichannel Amplifiers Installation Instructions Installation Instructions

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Summary of Contents for Fusion Apollo MS-AP41200

Page 1: ...d marine audio equipment and may cause damage to third party speakers due to the amplifier power output When drilling or cutting always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damag...

Page 2: ...99 10 15 24 m 50 ft 12 AWG 3 through 4 mm2 marine grade fully tinned copper wire for full range speakers or subwoofers using the high power adapter You can purchase this wire from your Fusion or Garmi...

Page 3: ...ice from the mounting surface Mounting the device using the bracket requires clear space above the mounting location to allow for connecting the device to the bracket and installing the locking wedge...

Page 4: ...o install the device NOTE You must install the bracket with the release tab pointing up to properly secure the amplifier in the bracket 2 Using a 3 mm 1 8 in bit or a bit appropriate for your provided...

Page 5: ...bracket 2 Place the device onto the bracket and pull down until the tab audibly clicks 3 Insert the wedge over the tab on the top of the mounting bracket it and push down to lock the device in the bra...

Page 6: ...o remove the wedge which unlocks the tab on the mounting bracket 2 Press the tab on the mounting bracket and lift up on the amplifier to disconnect it from the mount 6 Fusion Apollo Multichannel Ampli...

Page 7: ...rial drill the pilot holes NOTICE If you are mounting the device on fiberglass when drilling the pilot holes use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel coat layer...

Page 8: ...ing to Power page 9 Zone 1 speaker block port Signal and Speaker Connection Considerations page 11 Zone 1 RCA input Zone 2 speaker block port Zone 2 RCA input Zone 3 speaker block port Zone 3 RCA inpu...

Page 9: ...the REM terminal on the amplifier block to either the AMPLIFIER ON wire from the connected stereo or to a constant 12 Vdc power source using a switch NOTICE Connecting to the AMPLIFIER ON wire is rec...

Page 10: ...connect to a common ground location for the AMPLIFIER ON signal to function properly 7 Using a 4 mm 5 32 in flat slotted screwdriver connect the remote on wire to the REM terminal on the power connect...

Page 11: ...nce You can connect either a zone line out or a subwoofer line out from the stereo to any of the zone RCA inputs on the amplifier You should observe the zone and polarity markings for each channel whe...

Page 12: ...iver connect the speaker wires to the speaker terminal blocks observing the polarity NOTE The speaker terminal blocks are not labeled Refer to the labels on the amplifier ports when determining polari...

Page 13: ...lace the high power adapter over an empty speaker terminal block and press until it clicks in place 2 Route 12 AWG 3 through 4 mm2 marine grade fully tinned copper speaker wire not included to the ful...

Page 14: ...uded to the RCA subwoofer line out connector from the stereo for a zone you want to use with the full range speaker or subwoofer 7 Connect the other end of the 1 channel RCA connector from the stereo...

Page 15: ...ctions you must configure the DSP profile for the amplifier before playing music If the DSP profile is not set up you may damage the connected speakers Configuring the Amplifier page 15 Configuring th...

Page 16: ...W RMS per channel CEA 2006 power rating per channel 14 4 Vdc 4 Ohm bridged 1 THD N 1 kHz AES17 20 kHz BW 580 W RMS per channel Peak power output MS AP41200 1200 W MS AP61800 1800 W MS AP82400 2400 W I...

Page 17: ...ternal fuse rating Internal electronic fuse No replacement necessary MS AP41200 85 A MS AP61800 MS AP82400 125 A Remote turn on Greater than 4 Vdc Protection circuits Reverse voltage Input under over...

Page 18: ...shooting steps to help diagnose the problem If the Fusion amplifier has been installed by a professional installation company you should contact the company so a technician can assess the problem and...

Page 19: ...to the power terminal block and make sure it is securely connected using the terminal screws Check the remote turn on wire connection to the stereo and repair or tighten a discon nected or loose wire...

Page 20: ...operational range for the amplifier Power wire gauge issue Check the wire gauge used to connect the amplifier to power and make sure it is appropriate for the length of the wire run Over temperature i...

Page 21: ...re the speaker wires are connected to the speaker terminal blocks and to the speakers properly Make sure there are no shorts in the speaker wires and that there are no cuts in the speaker wire jackets...

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