Garmin FUSION MS-RA70 User manual

FUSION®MS-RA70/MS-RA70N
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings and cautions could result in personal injury, damage to the vessel, or poor
product performance.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
This device must be installed according to these instructions.
Disconnect the vessel's power supply before beginning to install this product.
Before applying power to this product, make sure it has been correctly grounded, following the instructions in
the guide.
CAUTION
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation. If you experience difficulty during
the installation, contact Fusion Product Support.
What's In the Box
• DIN mounting plate
• Four 8-gauge, self-tapping screws
• Power and speaker wiring harness
• Auxiliary-in, line-out, and subwoofer-out wiring harness
Tools Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill
• Drill bit (size varies based on surface material and screws used)
• Rotary cutting tool or jigsaw
• Silicone-based marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
• The stereo can be mounted on a flat surface or in a single-DIN opening as a replacement for an existing
stereo.
• The stereo must be mounted in a location that allows open airflow around the rear of the stereo for heat
ventilation.
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• If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to water, it must be mounted within 45
degrees of the horizontal plane.
• If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to water, the cable should have a drip loop to
allow water to drip down off the cable and avoid damage to the stereo.
• If you need to mount the stereo outside a boat, it must be mounted in a location far above the waterline,
where it is not submerged.
• If you need to mount the stereo outside a boat, it should be mounted in a location where it cannot be
damaged by docks, pilings, or other pieces of equipment.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the stereo should be installed at least 15cm (5.9in.) away
from a compass.
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Mounting the Stereo in a New Location
NOTICE
Be careful when cutting the hole to mount the stereo. There is only a small amount of clearance between the
case and the mounting holes, and cutting the hole too large could compromise the stability of the stereo after it
is mounted.
Before you can mount the stereo in a new location on the mounting surface, you must select a location in
accordance with the mounting considerations.
1Trim the template and make sure it fits at the mounting location.
2Adhere the template to the mounting surface.
3Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting surface, drill a hole inside the corner of the dashed line on the
template to prepare the mounting surface for cutting.
4Using a rotary-cutting tool, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the dashed line on the template.
5Place the stereo in the cutout to test the fit.
6If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the cutout.
7After the stereo fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the mounting holes on the stereo line up with the pilot
holes on the template.
8If the mounting holes on the stereo do not line up, mark the new pilot-hole locations.
9Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface and screw type, drill the pilot holes.
10 Remove the template from the mounting surface.
11 Make the necessary wiring connections (Connection Considerations, page4).
12 Place the mounting gasket on the back of the stereo .
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13 Place the stereo in the cutout.
14 Secure the stereo to the mounting surface using the included screws .
15 Snap the screw covers in place .
Replacing an Existing Stereo
1Remove and disconnect the existing stereo.
2If necessary, remove the existing wiring harness or install a vehicle- or vessel-specific wiring-harness adapter
(not included) to provide access to the power and speaker wiring.
3Place the mounting gasket on the back of the stereo .
4Place the mounting bracket behind the mounting surface.
5Make the necessary wiring connections (Connection Considerations, page4).
6Place the stereo in the opening.
7Secure the stereo to the mounting bracket using the included screws .
NOTE: You might need to reach behind the mounting surface to hold the bracket in place when securing the
stereo to the bracket.
8Snap the screw covers in place .
Connection Considerations
The stereo must be connected to power, to speakers, and to media input sources to function correctly. You
should carefully plan the layout of the stereo, wired remote, speakers, optional NMEA 2000® network, and your
input sources before making any connections.
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Port Identification
Item Description
ANT
Connects the stereo to a typical AM/FM antenna using an RF coaxial connector.
If you are installing the stereo on a boat with a metal hull, you must use a ground-dependent antenna,
and if you are installing the stereo on a boat with a non-metal hull, you must use a ground-independent
antenna. See the installation instructions provided with your antenna for more information.
ACC Connects to a Fusion DAB module to receive DAB stations where available (not included).
NMEA Connects the stereo to a NMEA 2000 network ("N" models only) (NMEA 2000 System Wiring Diagram,
page11).
USB Connects the stereo to a USB source.
FUSE Contains the fuse for the device.
See the device specifications for replacement fuse information.
Connects the stereo to the power and speaker wiring harness.
Connects the stereo to the auxiliary in and line/subwoofer out wiring harness.
Reserved for future use.
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Wiring Harness Wire and Connector Identification
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Wire Function Wire Color/
Number Notes
Power (+)
Red (yellow
on some wire
harnesses)
Connects to the positive terminal of a 12Vdc power source
capable of supplying 15A.
Ground (-) Black
Connects to the negative terminal of a 12Vdc power source
capable of supplying 15A. This wire should be connected before
connecting the red (or yellow) wire. All accessories connected to
the stereo must share a common ground location.
Amplifier on Blue Connects to an optional external amplifier to turn it on when the
stereo turns on.
Mute Brown
Activates when connected to ground.
For example, when connected to a compatible hands-free mobile
kit, the audio mutes or the input switches to AUX when a call is
received and the kit connects this wire to ground. This function
ality can be configured from the settings menu.
Dim Orange
Connects to the boat's illumination wire to dim the stereo screen
when the lights are on.
The gauge of the illumination wire must be suitable for the fuse
supplying the circuit it is connected to.
Speaker zone 1 left(+) White
Speaker zone 1 left(-) White/black
Speaker zone 1 right(+) Gray
Speaker zone 1 right(-) Gray/black
Speaker zone 2 left(+) Green
Speaker zone 2 left(-) Green/black
Speaker zone 2 right(+) Purple
Speaker zone 2 right(-) Purple/black
Auxiliary in left
Auxiliary in right
Provides a red and white RCA stereo line input for audio sources,
such as a CD or MP3 player.
Zone 1 line out (left)
Zone 1 line out (right)
Provides a full-range output to an external amplifier, and is asso
ciated with the volume control for zone 1.
Zone 2 line out (left)
Zone 2 line out (right)
Provides a full-range output to an external amplifier, and is asso
ciated with the volume control for zone 2.
Subwoofer out
Each cable provides a single mono output to a powered
subwoofer or subwoofer amplifier, and one or both cables can
be used, depending on the connection requirements of the
subwoofer or amplifier.
A connected subwoofer is associated with the volume control for
zone 1.
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Connecting to Power
When connecting the stereo to power, you should connect it through the ignition or another manual switch.
If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use 14AWG (2.08mm2) wire. For extensions longer
than 1m (3ft.), use 12AWG (3.31mm2) wire.
1Route the red power wire to the ignition or another manual switch , and route the black ground wire
to the battery.
2If necessary, route a wire between the switch and the battery .
3Route the wiring-harness plug to the stereo.
Do not connect the wiring harness to the stereo until after all of the bare wire connections have been made.
4Connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
5Connect the red power wire to the ignition or another manual switch, and connect the switch to the positive
(+) battery terminal if necessary.
6Connect the wiring harness plug to the stereo.
Speaker Zones
You can group speakers in one area into speaker zones. 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, subwoofer level, and name for each zone.
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Single-Zone System Wiring Example
Speakers
Water-tight connection
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Complete System Wiring
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Item Description
Zone 2 speakers
Water-tight connection
Powered amplifier
Zone 2 line out
Amplifier-on signal wire
Zone 1 speakers
Zone 1 line out
Zone 1 subwoofer out
Each cable provides a single mono output to a powered subwoofer or subwoofer amplifier, and one or
both cables can be used, depending on the connection requirements of the subwoofer or amplifier.
Powered subwoofer
NMEA 2000 System Wiring Diagram
NOTE: NMEA 2000 is available on Fusion MS-RA70N models only.
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Stereo
Supported chartplotter MFD or compatible Fusion NMEA 2000 remote control
In-line switch
NMEA 2000 power cable
NMEA 2000 drop cable from the stereo, up to 6m (20ft.)
NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter MFD or compatible Fusion NMEA 2000 remote control
9to16Vdc power supply
NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
NMEA 2000 T-connector
NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
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Stereo Information
Specifications
General
Weight 556g (19.6oz.)
Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX7 (front), IEC 60529 IPX3 (rear)
Operating temperature range From 0 to 50°C (from 32 to 122°F)
Storage temperature range From -20 to 70°C (from -4 to 158°F)
Input voltage From 10.8 to 16Vdc
Current (max.) 15A
Current (muted) Less than 900mA
Current (standby) Fusion MS-RA70: less than 5mA
Fusion MS-RA70N: less than 15mA
NMEA 2000 LEN 1 (50mA)
ANT® wireless range Up to 3m (10ft.)
Compass-safe distance 15cm (5.9in.)
On-board, Class AB Amplifier
Output music power per channel 50W max. x 4 channels at 4ohm per channel
Total output music power 200W max.
Tuner Europe and Australasia USA Japan
FM radio frequency range 87.5 to 108MHz 87.5 to 107.9MHz 76 to 95MHz
FM frequency step 50kHz 200kHz 50kHz
AM radio frequency range 522 to 1620kHz 530 to 1710kHz 522 to 1620kHz
AM frequency step 9kHz 10kHz 9kHz
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Stereo Dimension Drawings
Front Dimensions
188mm (7.40in.)
60mm (2.36in.)
Side Dimensions
23.5mm (0.93in.)
100mm (3.94in.)
50mm (1.97in.)
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Top Dimensions
161mm (6.34in.)
23.5mm (0.93in.)
12mm (0.47in.)
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Software Updates
For best results, you should update the software in all Fusion devices at the time of installation to ensure
compatibility.
You can update the software using a USB flash drive. For software updates and instructions on updating the
device using the USB flash drive, go to the device product page at support.garmin.com.
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