Garmin FUSION XS Series User manual

Fusion®XS Series Marine Wake Tower Speakers Installation
Instructions
Important Safety Information
WARNING
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 vehicle's or vessel's power supply before beginning to install this device.
CAUTION
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dBA may cause permanent hearing loss. The volume is
typically too loud if you cannot hear people speaking around you. Limit the amount of time you listen at high
volume. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked.
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.
It is strongly recommended that you have your audio system installed by a professional installer to ensure
optimum performance.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation. If you experience difficulty during
the installation, go to www.fusionentertainment.com for product support.
What's In the Box
• Two wake tower can speakers
Materials and Tools Needed
• 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) wire (speakers) (Speaker Wire Gauge Guide, page 2)
• 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) wire (LEDs)
• 3 A in-line fuse (LEDs)
• Speaker mounting bracket (sold separately)1
• Drill and 12 mm (1/2 in.) drill bit
• Wire strippers
• Solder and dual-wall heat-shrink tubing for wire connections
NOTE: For customized installations, additional tools and materials may be needed.
1 Various brackets are available for mounting these speakers on a wake tower bar or on a deck. See your Fusion dealer for more information.
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Mounting the Speakers
You must purchase mounting brackets for the Fusion XS Series speakers separately. Each type of mounting
bracket contains specific installation instructions.
1If necessary, mark the locations on the wake tower or the deck where you plan to mount the speakers.
2If necessary, drill a 12 mm (1/2 in.) cable pass-through hole in the wake tower or deck.
3Route the speaker and LED power wires (not included) to the mounting locations.
4Using the installation instructions provided with the mounting bracket, connect the bracket to the speakers
and to the wake tower or the deck.
5Connect the speaker wires (Speaker Wiring, page 2).
6If necessary, connect the LED power wires (LED Wiring, page 3).
Speaker Wiring
When connecting the speakers to your stereo or amplifier, observe these considerations.
• Speaker wire is not included with the speakers. You should use the recommended speaker wire to connect
the speakers to the stereo or amplifier (Speaker Wire Gauge Guide, page 2).
• You should make all wiring connections using solder and heat-shrink tubing (not included). You can use
crimp connectors instead of solder and heat-shrink if the crimp connectors can be routed through the
bracket and the wake tower or your mounting location, so you should plan and select the best connection
type for your installation needs.
• You can use this table to identify the polarity of the leads on the speaker.
Lead color Polarity
White Positive (+)
White with a black stripe Negative (-)
Speaker Wire Gauge Guide
You should use 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) speaker wire for most installations. You can use this table to determine if
you need to use a larger gauge of wire. This table accounts for terminal connection resistance.
NOTE: If you are using aluminum or tinned wire, you should use a wire two gauges larger than the gauge listed
below to compensate for a potential voltage drop due to the wire material.
4 Ohm Load (1 Speaker)
Distance between the amplifier and speaker Wire gauge Recommended cable
From 0 to 28 ft. (from 0 to 8.5 m) 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) 010-12899-00 1
From 28 to 69 ft. (from 8.5 to 21 m) 12 AWG (3.31 mm2) 010-12898-00
2 Ohm Load (2 Speakers in Parallel)
Distance between the amplifier and speaker Wire gauge Recommended cable
From 0 to 14 ft. (from 0 to 4 m) 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) 010-12899-00
From 14 to 35 ft. (from 4 to 10.5 m) 12 AWG (3.31 mm2) 010-12898-00
1 Fusion speaker cable is sold in various lengths. See your Fusion dealer for more information.
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LED Wiring
It is recommended to install a Fusion RGB Lighting Control Module with these speakers to turn the LEDs on and
off, change the colors, and create lighting effects. See your Fusion dealer or www.fusionentertainment.com for
more information.
You should follow the instructions provided with the remote control to connect the LED wires from the
speakers to the remote control receiver module and to connect the receiver module to power.
If you choose not to install the remote control, you can set the static color of the LEDs by connecting the
colored LED wires directly to the power source (Connecting the LED Wires, page 3).
Connecting the LED Wires
You can control the color of the LEDs by connecting the LED color wires to ground. You can splice the ground
wire to multiple LED wires to customize the LED color.
NOTE: Instead of connecting the LED wires for one dedicated color, you can install a remote control to turn the
LEDs on and off, change the color, and create lighting effects. See your Fusion dealer or
www.fusionentertainment.com for more information.
1Connect a positive wire to the black wire on the LED cable.
2Connect a ground wire to the wire on the LED cable according to the preferred LED color.
LED Color LED Wire Color
Red Red
Green Green
Blue Blue
Yellow Red and green
Magenta Red and blue
Cyan Blue and green
White Red, green, and blue
3Route the positive and negative wires, and connect them to a power source (Connecting the LED Wires to
Power, page 3).
Connecting the LED Wires to Power
You must connect all 12 Vdc wiring to the LEDs to a 3 A fuse at the power-source end of the cable. You should
connect the positive (+) power wire to a 12 Vdc power source through an isolator switch or circuit breaker to
turn the LEDs on and off. You can use the same isolator or circuit breaker controlling the power supply to your
stereo, which allows you to turn the LEDs and the stereo on and off at the same time.
You should use 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) or thicker wire to connect the LEDs to the battery.
1Route the positive power (+) and negative ground (-) wires from the LED-wire connections to the battery.
2Connect the negative wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
3Connect the positive wire to the positive (+) terminal through a 3 A fuse and isolator switch or circuit
breaker.
Speaker Information
True-Marine™Products
True-Marine products are subjected to rigorous environmental testing under harsh marine conditions to
surpass industry guidelines for marine products.
Any product that bears the True-Marine stamp of assurance has been designed for simplicity of use and
combines advanced marine technologies to deliver an industry leading entertainment experience. All True-
Marine products are supported by the Fusion 3-year worldwide limited consumer warranty.
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Registering Your Fusion Device
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• Go to www.fusionentertainment.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Cleaning the Speakers
NOTE: When mounted correctly, these speakers are rated IP65 for dust and water ingress protection under
normal conditions. They are not designed to withstand high pressure water spray, which may occur when you
wash down your vessel. Failure to carefully spray-clean the vessel may damage the product and void the
warranty.
NOTICE
Do not use harsh or solvent-based cleaners on the speakers. Using such cleaners may damage the product and
void the warranty.
1Clean all salt water and salt residue from the speaker with a damp cloth soaked in fresh water.
2Use a mild detergent to remove a heavy buildup of salt or stains.
Troubleshooting
Before you contact your Fusion dealer or service center, you should perform a few simple troubleshooting
steps to help diagnose the problem.
If the Fusion speaker has been installed by a professional installation company, you should contact the
company so the technicians can assess the problem and advise you about possible solutions.
There is no sound coming from the speakers
• Verify that all connections from the source device and/or the amplifier are connected correctly to the
speaker terminals.
The system lacks bass or high frequencies
• Verify that the correct wire polarity is observed between the source and speakers.
The wires should be connected positive to positive and negative to negative.
• Verify that the speakers are attached firmly to the mounting surface.
The audio is distorted
• Verify that the source volume is not too loud for the speaker, and reduce the volume if necessary.
• Verify that the panels surrounding the speaker on the vessel are not rattling.
• Verify that the source device and/or the amplifier are connected to the speaker terminals correctly.
• If the speaker is connected to an amplifier, verify that the input level of the amplifier is matched to the output
level of the stereo. For more information, see the manual for the amplifier.
The LED lights will not turn on
• Verify that all wiring connections are correct and tight.
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Specifications
Max. power (Watts) 230 W
RMS power (Watts) 75 W
Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 90 dB
Frequency response 70 Hz to 22 kHz
Recommended amplifier power (RMS, playing music) From 30 to 90 W
Nominal voice coil diameter 30 mm
Impedance 4 ohms
LED Supply Voltage (Sports Model Speakers only) From 10.8 to 16 Vdc
LED Load Current at 14.4 Vdc (Sports Model Speakers only) 300 mA
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)
Cone material CURV cone with rubber surround
Tweeter type Silk dome
Water and dust rating IEC 60529 IP671
Compass-safe distance 310 cm (122 in.)
Dimensions
304 mm (1115/16 in.)
Ø 176 mm (615/16 in.)
180 mm (71/8 in.)
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