Garmin Fusion APOLLO RV-RA770 User manual

APOLLO™RV-RA770
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Getting Started................................. 1
Stereo Controls........................................1
Playback Controls............................... 2
Gesture Screen................................ 4
Entering Text........................................ 4
Using the Dial to Select Items.............4
Stereo Screen.......................................... 4
Status Icons......................................... 5
Naming the Device.................................. 5
Setting the Home Zone........................... 5
Selecting a Source.................................. 5
Adjusting the Backlight and Dial
Brightness................................................ 5
Audio Control................................... 6
Adjusting the Volume..............................6
Muting all Connected Stereos............ 6
Adjusting the Subwoofer Level........... 6
Adjusting the Tone.................................. 6
Disabling the Loud Setting for a
Zone......................................................... 6
Adjusting the Gain for an Auxiliary
Device...................................................... 7
Speaker Zones.........................................7
DSP Settings............................................ 7
Configuring the DSP Settings............. 7
Media Player Connection.................. 8
Bluetooth Device Playback............... 8
Connecting a Compatible Bluetooth
Device...................................................... 9
Bluetooth Range Information............. 9
Selecting a Different Bluetooth
Device...................................................... 9
Bluetooth Source Menu and Settings.. 10
Disabling Bluetooth Auto
Connection.........................................10
USB Device Playback...................... 10
USB Device Compatibility..................... 11
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 Playback............................... 13
Connecting a UPnP Device................... 14
Connecting an Auxiliary Device.......14
Optical Audio Connection............... 14
SiriusXM Satellite Radio................. 14
Setting the Tuner Region for the
SiriusXM Source.................................... 14
Locating the SiriusXM Radio ID............14
Activating a SiriusXM Subscription..... 15
Selecting a Category............................. 15
Using Replay Mode............................... 15
Alerts...................................................... 15
Adding an Artist or Song Alert.......... 15
Adding Teams for Game Alerts........ 16
Adding Teams from a Live
Game.............................................. 16
Viewing Active Alerts........................ 16
Managing Alerts................................ 16
TuneMix™ Feature................................. 16
Starting and Stopping a TuneMix
Collection........................................... 17
Creating and Customizing a TuneMix
Collection........................................... 17
SportsFlash Feature.............................. 17
Adding Teams to Receive SportsFlash
Alerts.................................................. 17
Changing SportsFlash Team
Priority................................................ 18
Enabling the TuneStart™ Feature......... 18
Parental Controls.................................. 18
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Unlocking the Parental Controls.......18
Locking Channels.............................. 18
Clearing All Locked Channels........... 18
Changing the Parental Control
Passcode........................................... 19
SiriusXM Troubleshooting.................... 19
Clearing SiriusXM Data..................... 20
DAB Playback................................. 20
Setting the Tuner Region...................... 20
Scanning for DAB Stations................... 20
Changing DAB Stations.....................20
Selecting a DAB Station from a
List...................................................... 20
Selecting a DAB Station from a
Category............................................. 21
Presets...........................................21
Saving a Station or Channel as a
Preset..................................................... 21
Selecting a Preset from a List.............. 21
Removing Presets................................. 21
Fusion PartyBus Networking...........22
Creating a Group................................... 22
Editing a Group...................................... 22
Leaving a Group.................................... 22
Grouped Stereo Functions.................... 23
Grouped Stereo Source
Considerations...................................... 23
Group Synchronization......................... 24
Enabling Group Synchronization...... 24
General Settings............................. 25
Speaker Zone Settings..........................25
Disabling the Internal Amplifier........ 25
Setting the Home Zone..................... 25
Synchronizing the Source and Zone
Volume Levels................................... 26
Adjusting the Power-On Volume
Limit................................................... 26
Maintaining Individual Zone Volume
Levels................................................. 26
Disabling a Zone................................ 26
Setting a Zone Name........................ 26
Linking Zones.................................... 27
Enabling Volume Control of Zone 3 or
4 from a Connected Amplifier.......... 27
Adjusting the Subwoofer Filter......... 27
Adjusting Additional Audio Settings
for a Zone...........................................27
Power Options....................................... 28
Enabling Standby Mode.................... 28
Source Settings..................................... 28
Network Settings...................................29
Connecting the Fusion PartyBus
Device to a Wireless Access Point... 29
Connecting the Device to a Wireless
Access Point Using Wi‑Fi Protected
Setup.............................................. 29
Connecting the Device to a Wireless
Access Point Using Apple Wireless
Accessory Configuration.............. 29
Setting the Fusion PartyBus Device as
a Wireless Access Point................... 30
Wireless Access Point Settings.... 30
Advanced Network Configuration.... 31
Setting the Fusion PartyBus Device
as the DHCP Server....................... 31
Configuring the Stereo for use with
a Garmin Marine Network............. 31
Setting a Static IP Address........... 32
Resetting Network Settings.............. 32
Update Options..................................... 32
Additional Stereo Control Options...33
Connecting to a Garmin Watch............ 33
Connecting to an ARX70 Remote
Control................................................... 33
Fusion-Link Wireless Remote Control
App......................................................... 33
FUSION-Link™ Network Technology.... 34
Remote Control and Display................. 34
Configuring an Optional Wired NRX
Remote Control................................. 34
EmpirBus Digital Switching.................. 34
Appendix........................................ 35
Registering Your Fusion Device........... 35
Cleaning the Device.............................. 35
Software Updates................................. 35
Updating the Software Using a USB
Flash Drive......................................... 35
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Updating the Software Using the
Fusion Link App................................. 36
Troubleshooting.................................... 36
The stereo does not respond to key
presses...............................................36
My Bluetooth audio is interrupted by
short breaks....................................... 36
The stereo does not display all song
information from my Bluetooth
source................................................ 36
Network Troubleshooting................. 37
Network Status Icons.................... 37
The stereo keeps locking up when
connected to an Apple device.......... 37
The stereo is not finding my
connected Apple device....................38
My Apple AirPlay audio is interrupted
by short breaks.................................. 38
Specifications........................................38
Stereo Dimension Drawings................. 39
Side Dimensions................................39
Top Dimensions................................ 40
Table of Contents iii

Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Stereo Controls
Dial
• Turn to adjust the volume.
• When adjusting the volume, press to switch between zones.
• 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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22).
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.
• Press and hold for longer than 10 seconds to reset the stereo.
Getting Started 1

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4).
2 Getting Started

Press to pause media playback.
• Press to play media or resume media playback.
• DAB source:
◦Press to scan for DAB stations.
◦Press and hold to save the current station as a preset.
• Press to skip to the previous track, when using an applicable source.
• Press and hold to rewind the track when using an applicable source.
• AM, FM, or SiriusXM (in Live Mode) source:
◦Press to tune to the previous station or preset.
◦Press and hold for faster tuning (manual mode only).
• SiriusXM (in Replay Mode) source:
◦Press to skip to the previous track.
◦Press and hold to rewind the current track.
• DAB source:
◦Press 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.
◦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:
◦Press to skip to the next track, if applicable.
◦Press and hold to fast-forward the current track, if applicable.
• DAB source:
◦Press 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.
◦Press and hold to advance to the next DAB ensemble.
(AM and FM
sources)
Press to cycle through the tuning modes (auto or manual) and presets.
Press and hold to save the current station as a preset.
(SiriusXM source)
Press and hold to switch between Replay Mode and Live Mode (Using Replay Mode,
page15).
Replay Mode: press to pause and play the channel.
Live Mode: press to cycle through the tuning modes (manual or category) and presets.
(Aux and Optical
sources)
Press to increase the gain.
(Aux and Optical
sources)
Press to decrease the gain.
Getting Started 3

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28).
Entering Text
1In a field that allows you to enter text, select to erase the existing characters.
2If necessary, select or to use numerals, symbols, or lower-case letters when available.
3Touch a character to select it.
4Select 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2). This example shows a
track playing on a device connected using Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Source name
Active zone, status icons, and shortcuts (Status Icons, page5)
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)
4 Getting Started

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 provide 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 for 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25).
For further customization, you can provide unique names for the sources on each stereo and turn off unused
sources (General Settings, page25).
1Select > SETTINGS.
2Select DEVICE NAME, and select an option:
• Select a pre-defined name from the list.
• Select CUSTOM NAME, and enter a unique name for the device.
Setting the Home Zone
The home zone is the speaker zone that you adjust by default when you turn the dial.
1Select > SETTINGS.
2Select ZONE > ASSIGN HOME ZONE.
3Select a zone.
Selecting a Source
1Select .
2Turn 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22).
If a source cannot be shared with the group, it will appear gray and you cannot select it.
3Press 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 on the wiring harness to the vehicle's illumination wire, the backlight and
dial dim automatically when the vehicle lights are on. This may affect how you adjust the brightness setting.
1Select > BRIGHTNESS.
2Adjust the brightness level.
Getting Started 5

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.
1Turn the dial to adjust the volume for the home zone on the stereo.
2If 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22).
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22).
1From 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.
2Select MUTE SYSTEM.
Audio from all connected stereos is silenced.
3Select UNMUTE SYSTEM.
Audio is restored to all connected stereos.
Adjusting the Subwoofer Level
You can adjust the subwoofer level for each zone.
1Press the dial, and select a zone with a connected subwoofer.
2Press and hold the dial.
The SUB LEVEL adjustment for the zone appears.
3Adjust the subwoofer level and press the dial to set it.
Adjusting the Tone
1Select > AUDIO.
2Select the zone to adjust.
3Press the dial to select a tone.
4Adjust 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.
1Select > AUDIO.
2Select a zone to adjust.
3Select LOUD to clear the check box.
6 Audio Control

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.
1Select an auxiliary source.
2Select 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.
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
zone-specific settings (Speaker Zone Settings, page25).
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33).
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33).
You can configure the DSP settings to optimize the sound on each zone with the installed speakers, amplifiers,
and environment.
1From 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.
2Open the Fusion-Link remote control app on your compatible Apple or Android device.
3If necessary, select the stereo you want to configure.
4Select .
5If necessary, select the MUSIC tab.
6Select a zone.
7Select DSP SETTINGS.
8Configure the DSP settings as needed, depending on the models of Fusion speakers and amplifiers
connected to the zone.
9Repeat 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.
Audio Control 7

Media Player Connection
WARNING
Use caution when using the stereo or a media player while operating the vehicle, because doing so can cause
distraction which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death.
Do not connect or remove the media player while operating the vehicle, because doing so can cause distraction
which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death.
NOTICE
It is the user's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and ordinances associated with the use of this
device. Garmin® is not responsible for any fines, penalties, or damages that you may incur for failing to abide by
any such laws and ordinances.
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.
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.
8 Media Player Connection

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33).
1Select the BLUETOOTH source.
2Select > BLUETOOTH > CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE to make the stereo visible to your compatible
Bluetooth device.
3Enable Bluetooth on your compatible Bluetooth device.
4Bring the compatible Bluetooth device within 10m (33ft.) of the stereo.
5On your compatible Bluetooth device, search for Bluetooth devices.
6On your compatible Bluetooth device, select the stereo from the list of detected devices.
NOTE: The stereo appears in the Bluetooth device list as the device name (the default name is RV-RA770
unless it was changed in the settings).
7On 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.
8If 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 Different
Bluetooth Device, page9).
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.
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.
1With the BLUETOOTH source selected, select > BLUETOOTH > CONNECTIONS > PAIRED DEVICES.
2Select a Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Device Playback 9

Bluetooth Source Menu and Settings
With the BLUETOOTH source selected, select > BLUETOOTH.
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.
NOTE: You should also remove the stereo from the list of paired devices on your Bluetooth device to avoid
connection issues when pairing the device again.
REPEAT: Sets the repeat mode for the current selection (Apple devices only). You can repeat the current
selection by selecting the REPEAT ONE option. You can repeat all items in the selection by selecting the
REPEAT ALL option.
SHUFFLE: Shuffles the tracks in the folder, album, or playlist (Apple devices only).
PLAYLIST: Displays the playlists on the device (Apple devices only).
ARTISTS: Displays the artists on the device (Apple devices only).
ALBUMS: Displays the albums on the device (Apple devices only).
GENRES: Displays the genres 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 > BLUETOOTH > 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9).
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 mass-storage device)
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14).
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.
10 USB Device Playback

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).
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.
1Locate the USB port on the back of the stereo.
2Connect the USB device to the USB port.
Controlling Music Playback on a USB Flash Drive or Media Player
1Connect a compatible USB flash drive or media player to the stereo.
2Select the USB source.
3Select > USB.
4Select the name of the USB device.
5Browse 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8).
1Connect a compatible Android device to the stereo using an appropriate USB cable.
2If necessary, enable USB file transfer or MTP on your Android device.
See the documentation available for your Android device for more information.
3Select the MTP source on the stereo.
4Select > MTP.
5Browse the music files on the Android device and begin playback.
You can use the stereo controls to select, play, pause, and skip tracks.
1 FAT includes most types of FAT file systems except exFAT.
USB Device Playback 11

Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Apple Device
1Connect a compatible iAP2 Apple device to the stereo using USB.
2Select the iPod source on the stereo.
3Launch a music application on the connected Apple device, and begin playback.
You can use the music application on the Apple device or you can use the stereo controls to browse the music
library and to select, play, pause, and skip tracks.
USB Source Settings
With a USB device connected and a USB source selected, select , then select USB, iPod, or MTP.
NOTE: You can browse the files on the device using this menu. The options in this menu vary based on the
connected device.
REPEAT: For a USB or MTP source, select to start playing the tracks in the list from the beginning after the last
track has played.
For an iPod source, select REPEAT ONE to repeat the current track, or select REPEAT ALL to start playing the
tracks in the folder, album, or playlist from the beginning after the last track has played.
SHUFFLE: For a USB or MTP source, select to randomly play the tracks in the list.
For an iPod source, select to randomly play the tracks in the folder, album, or playlist.
Radio
To listen to AM or FM radio, you must have a suitable 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 connecting a SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner, see the stereo installation
instructions.
To listen to DAB stations, you must have the appropriate equipment (DAB Playback, page20). For instructions
on connecting a DAB adapter and antenna, see the installation instructions provided with your adapter and
antenna.
Setting the Tuner Region
You must select the region you are in to receive AM and FM stations properly.
If you are connected to a compatible SiriusXM tuner and antenna, and have a subscription (USA only), you must
select the region you are in to receive SiriusXM stations properly.
NOTE: SiriusXM service is not available in all regions.
You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations properly.
NOTE: You must connect a compatible DAB module and antenna (not included), to receive DAB stations.
DAB stations are not available in all regions.
1Select > SETTINGS.
2Select TUNER REGION.
3Select the region you are in.
12 Radio

Changing the Radio Station
1Select an applicable source, such as FM.
2Select repeatedly to move through the tuning modes, and select an option:
• Select AUTO to scan and stop on the next available station.
• Select MANUAL to select a station manually.
• Select PRESET to select a saved station preset.
3Select or to tune to the station.
When in MANUAL tuning mode, you can hold or to quickly advance through the stations.
Apple AirPlay
Connecting an Apple Device Using AirPlay
1From the settings menu on your Apple device, connect to the same wireless network as your compatible
Fusion stereo.
NOTE: You can connect some Apple devices to the network using a wired Ethernet connection, if applicable.
Go to the Apple website for more information.
2On your Apple device, open the music app you want to stream to the stereo.
3From the music app or program, select or , and select the name of the stereo.
4If necessary, start playing music on the app.
The stereo changes to the AirPlay source automatically and plays audio from your Apple device.
NOTE: If your Apple device is using AirPlay 2 software, you can connect to multiple stereos on the same
network.
NOTE: You cannot stream the AirPlay source to other stereos on the network using the Fusion PartyBus
network (Fusion PartyBus Networking, page22). 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 can set a password that a user must enter when connecting to the stereo using the AirPlay feature.
1Select > SETTINGS > SOURCE > AirPlay > AirPlay PASSWORD.
2Enter a password.
NOTE: The AirPlay password is case-sensitive.
When connecting to this stereo using the AirPlay feature, the user must enter the password on their Apple
device.
UPnP Playback
This stereo can play content from Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) devices connected to the network, such as
computers and media servers. You must connect your UPnP device to the same network as the stereo using
a wired or wireless connection, and you must configure the device to share media over the network. See the
owner's manual from your UPnP device for more information.
After you have connected your UPnP device to the network and configured it to share media, the UPnP source
appears on the source selection screen of each stereo on the network (Selecting a Source, page5).
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Connecting a UPnP Device
You must connect your stereo to a network to play media from a UPnP device, such as a NAS device.
1Connect your UPnP device to the same network as the stereo, referring to the instructions provided with your
UPnP device and router if necessary.
2Select the UPnP source on the stereo (Selecting a Source, page5).
You can browse and play media from the UPnP device.
Connecting an Auxiliary Device
You can connect various auxiliary devices to the stereo. These devices have either RCA connectors, a line
output, or a headphone output jack.
1Locate the auxiliary connectors on the wiring harness.
2If necessary, connect an RCA-to-3.5mm adapter cable to the auxiliary device.
3Connect the auxiliary device to the AUX IN RCA connectors on the wiring harness.
4Select the Aux source.
Optical Audio Connection
You can connect devices with an optical audio output to the stereo using an optical audio cable. Televisions,
DVD players, CD players, and other devices may supply digital optical audio output.
This stereo supports PCM audio only. You may have to change the settings 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 140 channels, including
commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world
of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and subscription are required. For more information, go to www
.siriusxm.com.
Setting the Tuner Region for the SiriusXM Source
You must set the stereo to use the USA tuner region before you can listen to SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Select > SETTINGS > TUNER REGION > USA.
Locating the SiriusXM Radio ID
You must have the radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription.
You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner or its packaging, or by tuning
your stereo to channel 0.
With the SiriusXM source selected, select > SiriusXM > CHANNELS > ALL CHANNELS > 000 RADIO ID.
The SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S, or F.
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