FUSION 010-01905-00 Apollo RA770 Marine Entertainment System User Manual

FUSION 010-01905-00 Apollo RA770 Marine Entertainment System

Getting Started

WARNING
Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Getting the Owner’s Manual
You can get the latest owner’s manual and translations of manuals from the web.

1. Go to garmin.com/manuals/ra770
2. Select a manual.

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 to change the source.

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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.
• 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.

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. You can disable the gesture screen feature in the POWER OPTIONS settings.

• 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.

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. This example shows a track playing on a device connected using Bluetooth wireless technology

Naming the Device

You should enter a unique name for this device so you can easily identify it when viewing devices on the Fusion PartyBus network.

1. Select > SETTINGS.
2. Select DEVICE NAME, and enter a unique name for the device.

Setting the Home Zone

1. Select > SETTINGS.
2. Select a zone.

Adjusting the Volume

• Turn the dial to adjust the volume for the home zone on the stereo
• If 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.

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You can press and hold the dial to adjust the subwoofer level of a zone.

Creating or Editing a Group

Before you can create a group, you must connect multiple compatible stereos to the Fusion PartyBus network. See the installation instructions provided with your stereo for installing and configuring the network. You can combine compatible stereos on the network into groups. Grouped stereos can share available sources and control media playback and volume on all of the stereos in the group, which allows for a synchronized audio experience across the vessel. You can quickly create, edit, and break up groups as needed from any compatible stereo or remote control on the network.

NOTE
You can adjust the volume of any zone on any compatible stereo on the network, regardless of whether or not those stereos are in the group. A zone stereo, such as the Apollo SRX400, can create or join a group to control and play sources from other stereos, but it cannot share its sources with the group.
You cannot change the settings when a stereo is part of a group.

Select > GROUPS

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• You can hold from any screen to open the GROUPS menu.
• Select the name of the stereo you want to be the primary stereo in the group, or select the name of an existing group.
• Select the stereos you want to add to or remove from the group.
• Select DONE.

Selecting a Source

• Select
• Turn 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. If a source cannot be shared with the group, it will appear gray and you cannot select it.

Press the dial to select the source.

Adjusting the Backlight and Dial Brightness. If you connected the dim wire on the wiring harness to the boat’s illumination wire, the backlight and dial dim automatically when the boat lights are on. This may affect how you adjust the brightness setting.

1. Select > BRIGHTNESS.
2. Adjust the brightness level.

Media Player Connection

CAUTION
Always disconnect your media player from the stereo when not in use and do not leave it in your vessel. This helps reduce the risk of theft and damage from
extreme temperatures. Do not remove the media player or use your stereo in a distracting manner while operating the vessel. Check and obey all marine laws in association with use.

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.

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. You cannot connect a USB device to the remote control. You must connect a USB device to the stereo you are controlling with the remote control

•  Locate the USB port on the back of the stereo.
• Connect the USB device to the USB port.

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.

• Select the BLUETOOTH source.
• Select > BLUETOOTH > CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE to make the stereo visible to your compatible Bluetooth device.
• Enable Bluetooth on your compatible Bluetooth device.
• Bring the compatible Bluetooth device within 10 m (33 ft.) of the stereo.
• On your compatible Bluetooth device, search for Bluetooth devices.
• On 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 MS-RA770 unless it was changed in the settings On your compatible Bluetooth device, follow the on-screen instructions topair 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.8 If your compatible Bluetooth device does not immediately connect to the stereo, repeat steps 1 through 7. 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.The DISCOVERABLE setting is disabled automatically after two minutes. On some Bluetooth devices, adjusting the volume on the device affects the volume level on the stereo.

Connecting to a Garmin Watch

For more information about the watch, see the watch manual at garmin.com Following the instructions app from the Connect IQ™ store onto the watch.On the stereo, select the BLUETOOTH source. Select > BLUETOOTH

CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE. The stereo remains discoverable for two minutes. 4 Bring the watch within 3 m 10 ft. of the stereo. Stay 10 m 33 ft. away from other ANT devices while pairing. Open the Fusion-Link Lite app on the watch. The first time you open the app on the watch, the watch automatically pairs with and connects to the stereo. If you need to pair to another stereo, in the Fusion-Link Lite app, select Settings > Pair new.6 Control the audio playback using the Fusion-Link Lite app on the watch. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on, within range, and the app is open on the watch.

Connecting to an ARX70 Remote Control

• On the stereo, select the BLUETOOTH source
• 2 Select > BLUETOOTH > CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE
• Bring the ARX70 remote control within 10 m (33 ft.) of the stereo.
•  Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT devices while pairing.
•  On the ARX70 remote control, press and hold until the status LED start salternating green and red.
• The remote control searches for the stereo.
• When the remote control pairs successfully, the status LED turns on green briefly and then turns off.
• If the remote control cannot find the stereo, the status LED turns on red briefly and then turns off.

Connecting an Apple Device Using AirPlay

• From the settings menu on your Apple device, connect to the same wireless network as your compatible Fusion stereo. You can connect some Apple devices to the network using a wired Ethernet connection, if applicable. Go to the Apple website for more information.
• On your Apple device, open the music app you want to stream to the stereo.
• From the music app or program, select or , and select the name of the stereo. If necessary, start playing music on the app.
• The stereo changes to the AirPlay source automatically and plays audio from your Apple device.
• If your Apple device is using AirPlay 2 software, you can connect to multiple stereos on the same network.
• You cannot stream the AirPlay source to other stereos on the network using the Fusion PartyBus network.
• Using AirPlay 2 software, you can play content on multiple stereos on the network, but the stereos must not be grouped.
• On some AirPlay devices, adjusting the volume on the device affects the volume level on the stereo.

Configuring a Wireless Access Point for Apple AirPlay

For the best results when using Apple AirPlay, you should set up this stereo as a wireless access point and connect to it using your compatible Apple device. By default, Wi‑Fi is off on the stereo. From the stereo screen, select

SETTINGS > NETWORK > WI-FI ACCESS POINT.

1. Write down the SSID and PASSWORD
2. Select SAVE.
3. Connect your Apple device to the stereo wireless access point using the

Playing Music

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.
SiriusXM service is not available in all regions. You must select the region you are in to receive DAB stations properly. DAB stations are not available in all regions.

1. Select > SETTINGS.
2. Select TUNER REGION.
3. Select the region you are in.

Changing the Radio Station

1. Select an applicable source, such as FM.
2. Select to select a tuning mode.

You can use AUTO mode to scan stations, MANUAL mode to manually tune to a station, and PRESET mode to select the next preset station.3 Select or to tune to the station

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You can quickly save the selected station or channel as a preset by holding .

Scanning for DAB Stations

Because DAB signals are broadcast in select countries only, you must set the tuner region to a location where DAB signals are broadcast.

1.  Select the DAB source.
2. Select to scan for available DAB stations.
3. When scanning is complete, the first available station in the first ensemble found begins playing.

After the first scan is complete, you can select again to re-scan for DAB stations. When the re-scan is complete, the system starts playing the first station in the ensemble you were listening to when you started the rescan.

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 siriusxm.com.
To learn more about activation or operation of the SiriusXM tuner.

Controlling Music Playback on a USB Source

1. Connect a compatible USB device to the stereo.
2. Select the appropriate source.
3. If the USB device has a screen and controls, you can launch a music application on the USB device to begin playback.
4. Select > USB
5. Select the name of the USB device.
6. Browse the music files on the device and begin playback.

Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Smartphone or Media Player

• Connect a compatible smartphone or media player to the stereo using USBor Bluetooth (if available).
• Select the appropriate source.3 Launch a music application on the connected smartphone or media player,and begin playback.

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

You can use the Fusion-Link remote control app on your compatible Apple or Android device to adjust the stereo volume, change the source, control playback, select and manage radio presets, and adjust some stereo settings. You can use the app to set up and configure DSP profiles on the stereo.You can use the app to update the stereo software. The app communicates with the stereo using a wireless connection to the mobile device. You must connect your compatible device to the stereo using Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi technology to use the app. If the stereo is connected to a network with a Wi‑Fi access point, the app can communicate with the stereo using the network for greater range than a Bluetooth connection.

NOTE
You cannot update the stereo software using a Bluetooth connection. You must connect the app using a Wi‑Fi connection to update the stereo software wirelessly.
You can connect an Apple device to the stereo using a USB cable to update the stereo software. For information about the Fusion-Link remote control app for compatible Apple or Android devices, go to the Apple App StoreSM or the Google Play™ store.

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