Fusion MS-RA205 User manual

USER / INSTALLATION MANUAL
MS-RA205
TRUE MARINE STEREO

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PRECAUTIONS
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Do not attempt to open the unit. There are no user serviceable parts or
adjustment’s inside.
No responsibility can be taken for use of the unit other than under normally expected
operating conditions.
If exposed to direct sunlight or operated for extended periods metal surfaces may
become hot. Take care when handling.
USING iPod/iPhones
This unit has been tested with compatible authentic iPod models under normal expected operating
conditions, free from any pre-existing defects in either the unit or the iPod.
No responsibility can be taken for use of the unit other than under normally expected operating
conditions in conjunction with fully functional and undamaged iPod units which have been
manufactured and authorized by Apple Inc.
USB FLASH DRIVES
• Drive format: All USB flash drives used with this unit must be formatted to either FAT32
or NTFS format. These are the most commonly used format for USB flash drives.
• Audio track format: Audio tracks stored on USB flash drive must be in MP3, M4A or FLAC formats
to play on this unit.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
As with all products exposed to the harsh marine environment, a little care will help preserve the
finish. FUSION recommends that you clean any salt water and/ or salt residue from the stereo with
a damp cloth soaked in fresh water.
Most marine Stereo’s have small vents in their cases to allow a way out for moisture that finds its
way in. In some limited instances it is possible for moist air to be drawn into the vents when the
air inside the Stereo cools down after it is turned off. Direct sunlight on the front can draw this
moisture up against the Window, causing fogging. Turning on the Stereo will speed up moisture
removal. Fogging is not abnormal, nor will it harm your Stereo, which is built to withstand the harsh
marine environment.

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INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 4
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................... 7
CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................ 8
BUTTON DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................... 10
GENERAL OPERATION .......................................................................................... 12
RADIO OPERATION ................................................................................................ 16
USB OPERATION ................................................................................................... 17
AUX OPERATION ................................................................................................... 17
iPod/iPhone OPERATION ....................................................................................... 18
ANDROID (MTP) DEVICE OPERATION 19
BLUETOOTH OPERATION ...................................................................................... 20
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO .....................................................................22
ZONE OPERATION ................................................................................................. 23
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ........................................................................................ 24
MENU STRUCTURE ............................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 26
FUSION MARINE ACCESSORIES ............................................................................ 28
SPECIFICATIONS AND LICENSING ........................................................................ 30
CONTENTS

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INSTALLATION
Note: Appropriate mounting is very important to ensure correct operation. Select a location
that allows both free/open airflow around rear of chassis, whilst minimizing exposure to
moisture. Allow adequate room at the rear of the unit for the cable looms (approx 2”) and
underneath the unit (approx 2”) if using a SiriusXM tuner (USA Only).
If any modification to the vessel is required, such as drilling holes etc FUSION
recommends consultation with your boat dealer or manufacturer beforehand.
Create mounting hole for product and drill Screw Pilot Holes.
Refer to mounting template included with product or download
from www.fusionelectronics.com
• Fit mounting gasket
• Insert the unit into the mounting hole
• Use the supplied 4 x self tapping screws, to affix the unit into position.
• Attach screw covers
Note: The head unit must not be mounted on more than a 45˚ angle
from the horizontal plain. Failure to follow mounting restrictions
could void your warranty.
45˚

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Mounting Gasket
Screw Covers
Screw Pilot Hole
Mounting Hole

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In some cases a rear support strap (not supplied) may be required. Please use the two holes
indicated above, to attach the strap using two 8 gauge x 8mm self-tapping screws (not supplied).
INSTALLATION WARNING
• Ensure the marine vessels +12V lead is removed from the battery
before any equipment is connected
• Investigate the marine vessels fuel tanks and electrical wiring
locations before you begin installation
• Ensure all wiring is protected to avoid damage
When wiring the MS-RA205, ensure that the wires are away from sharp objects and
that rubber grommets and insulated bungs are used when routing the wiring. Ensure
that when connecting the wires to the speakers and audio system, the terminals and
connections are protected from shorting to each other.
Note: Ensure the antenna cable is routed away from any power cables, and is the minimal
length, as long cable runs will affect AM reception performance.
For optimum radio reception please ensure you use a dedicated AM/FM ground
independent marine antenna.
The use of a VHF splitter is not recommended as this will degrade your marine VHF
radio performance.
Please refer to the following site for further info: www.pacificaerials.co.nz
Note: The head unit is IPx5 rated on the face when correctly bulkhead mounted. Failure to
mount the head unit correctly may void your warranty.
ELECTRICAL WIRING
Caution: The MS-RA205 is designed for vessels with a 12V DC Negative ground electrical system
SiriusXM REMOTEAERIAL
USB
Rear support holes

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WIRING DIAGRAM
YELLOW BATTERY (+12 V constant)
RED IGNITION (+12V switched)
BLACK GROUND (-12v)
WHITE SPEAKER ZONE 1 L (+)
WHITE/BLACK STRIPE SPEAKER ZONE 1 L (-)
GREY SPEAKER ZONE 1 R (+)
GREY/BLACK STRIPE SPEAKER ZONE 1 R (-)
GREEN SPEAKER ZONE 2 L (+)
GREEN/BLACK STRIPE SPEAKER ZONE 2 L (-)
PURPLE SPEAKER ZONE 2 R (+)
PURPLE/BLACK STRIPE SPEAKER ZONE 2 R (-)
BROWN DIM (+12V switched)
BLUE/WHITE STRIPE AMPLIFIER ON
BROWN/WHITE STRIPE TEL MUTE/INTERRUPT AUX
WHITE RCA (Grey wire) AUX-IN (L)
RED RCA (Grey wire) AUX-IN (R)
ORANGE RCA (Black wire) SUB-OUT
ORANGE RCA (Black wire) SUB-OUT
WHITE RCA (Black wire) LINE-OUT ZONE 1 ( L)
RED RCA (Black wire) LINE-OUT ZONE 1 (R)
A CABLE B CABLE
SiriusXM REMOTEAERIAL USB
Note: Minimum speaker load impedance 4 Ohm
ELECTRICAL ISOLATION OF THE MS-RA205
The MS-RA205 stereo has a metal chassis which is connected to the Ground /
Negative / Black wire (like most other stereos).Extra care should be taken when
installing this type of stereo in an aluminium boat (or boats with a conductive hull) if
you require the electrical system to be isolated from the boat hull).

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CONNECTOR A
BATTERY +12VDC
Connect to the battery positive (+12VDC), or bus bars. A fuse or circuit breaker MUST
be used at the battery end of the cable. Use a minimum wire size of 16AWG for wire
length up to up to 6 meters / 20 feet.
IGNITION +12V switched
Connect to a separate switched +12V wire to control stereo ON/Off operation.
Alternatively connect to the battery positive (+12VDC), or bus bars.
When the red “Accessory +12V switched” wire is not required for ignition on/off
control, it MUST be connected together with the Yellow “Battery +12V” wire at the
MS-RA205 head unit wiring loom.
GROUND WIRE — Recommended minimum wire size for Negative Ground wire:
16AWG for wire length up to up to 6 meters / 20 feet.
DIM — Connect to vessel lighting sytem to dim LCD and button illumination when
vessel lights are turned on. When connecting the DIM input ensure the wire gauge
used is suitable for the fuse supplying the circuit being connected to.
AMPLIFIER ON — When using an external amplifier connect to the “Remote turn
ON” connection on the external amplifier.
TELE MUTE / INTERRUPT AUX — Connect to handsfree kit to either mute the stereo
or switch to AUX to hear call. When this line is taken to ground the stereo is muted.
CONNECTIONS
SiriusXM REMOTEAERIAL USB

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CONNECTOR B
AUX INPUT — Connect an Auxiliary source to the left and right RCA
(White = L, Red = R).
SUBWOOFER OUT (DUAL MONO) — Connect to a subwoofer amplifier, volume
control linked to Zone 1. (Orange + Orange)
LINEOUT ZONE 1 — Connect to an amplifier, volume control linked to Zone 1.
(White = L, Red = R).
ANTENNA CONNECTION — Connect an AM/FM marine antenna.
Note: Boat installations do not typically offer the best ground plane environment. For optimum
performance a ground plane independent antenna is recommended.
USB/iPod/MTP CONNECTION — Connect a USB key / flash drive (not included),
a FUSION Marine Uni-Dock (not included), a MTP device or a certified Apple iPod
sync cable (not included).
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP): MTP is a standard developed for connecting media (music)
devices over USB. It has been adopted on a number of platforms including Android. FUSION
currently supports a range of smartphones utilising MTP.
Refer to www.fusionelectronics.com for the latest list of support devices.
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO (USA only) — (A) Connect to SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner (not included) (For use in USA only) (B) Connect the MS-BT200
Bluetooth module (not included).
WIRED REMOTE / NMEA 2000 — Connect the MS-RA205 Stereo to a FUSION
remote control network (cable supplied) or connect to an existing NMEA 2000
network with FUSION optional accessories (not supplied with Stereo):
MS-RA205 NMEA 2000 Drop Cable: CAB000863
FUSION NMEA 2000 T-Connector: CAB000581
Important Note: Adaptor cable CAB000862, provided with the MS-RA205 MUST not be used
to connect the MS-RA205 to an existing NMEA 2000 network. Existing networks are normally
powered separately. The non-powered drop cable (CAB000863) is available from FUSION for
connecting to existing NMEA 2000 networks.
Note: FUSION recommends updating all remote(s) software via the MS-RA205 at time of
installation to ensure compatibility. This can be done via the Update menu. Please refer to your
remote manual for more information.

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BUTTON DESCRIPTION
ROTARY ENCODER
Turn
To adjust volume, move up or down a menu structure,
or adjust a specific setting.
Press
To select a highlighted option, confirm a setting. Press
to step through each zone for volume adjustment.
Press and Hold
For quick access to subwoofer level adjustment
POWER
Press to turn the unit ON/OFF.
Press and Hold
Press and hold for 10 seconds to ‘Reset’ the stereo.
MENU
Press to enter Menu System.
Press to return to previous screen.
Press and Hold
To exit the menu system.