FUSION MS-RA210 Marine Digital Media Receiver Installation Guide
- June 7, 2024
- FUSION
Table of Contents
FUSION MS-RA210 Marine Digital Media Receiver 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.
Do not use the stereo as a template when drilling the mounting holes because this may damage the glass display and void the warranty. You must only use the included template to correctly drill the mounting holes.
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
- Mounting gasket
- Four 6-gauge, self-tapping screws
- Two screw covers
- Power and speaker wiring harness
- Auxiliary-in, line-out, and subwoofer-out wiring harnesses
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
- You must mount the stereo on a flat surface that provides open airflow around the rear of the stereo for heat ventilation.
- If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to water, you must mount it within 45 degrees of the horizontal plane.
- If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to water, add a drip loop to the cable to allow water to drip off of the cable and avoid damage to the stereo.
- If you need to mount the stereo outside a boat, you must mount it in a location far above the waterline, where it is not submerged, and where it cannot be damaged by docks, pilings, or other pieces of equipment.
- To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, you must install the stereo at least 15 cm (5.9 in.) away from a compass.
Mounting the Stereo
NOTICE
Do not use the stereo as a template when drilling the mounting holes because this may damage the glass display and void the warranty. You must only use the included template to correctly drill the mounting holes.
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.
Do not apply grease or lubricant to the screws when fastening the stereo to the mounting surface. Grease or other lubricants can cause damage to the stereo housing.
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.
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Adhere the template to the mounting surface.
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Drill a hole inside the corner of the dashed line on the template.
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Cut the mounting surface (1) along the inside of the dashed line on the template.
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Ensure the mounting holes on the stereo line up with the pilot holes on the template.
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Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface and screw type, drill the pilot holes.
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Remove the template from the mounting surface.
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Complete an action:
- If you are installing the stereo in a dry location, place the included mounting gasket (2) on the back of the stereo.
- If you are installing the stereo in a location that is exposed to water, apply silicone-based marine sealant on the mounting surface around the cutout.
NOTICE
Do not install the included mounting gasket if you applied sealant to the mounting surface. Using sealant and the mounting gasket may reduce water resistance.
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If you will not have access to the back of the stereo after installation, make the necessary wiring connections.
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Secure the stereo to the mounting surface using the included screws (3).
You should hand-tighten the screws when securing the stereo to the mounting surface to avoid over tightening them. -
Snap the screw covers in place (4).
Connection Considerations
The stereo must be connected to power, either through the boat ignition or an external switch, speakers, and media input sources to function correctly. You should carefully plan the layout of the device, the NMEA 2000® network, the speakers, and your input sources before making any connections.
Port Identification
Wiring Harness Wire and Connector Identification
Connecting to Power
When connecting the stereo to power, you must connect both power wires. The yellow power wire must connect to the battery to provide sufficient power to the stereo. The red ignition should be connected through the ignition or another manual switch to enable on/off control of the stereo. This installation method provides the best performance because the yellow wire retains a constant trickle-power draw that optimizes the startup time for the stereo.
NOTE: If you will be storing the vessel for an extended period of time, you should consider connecting the yellow wire through a breaker or similar switch, so you can disconnect the trickle-power draw from the yellow wire and avoid draining the battery during storage.
If you do not have the option of, or prefer not to use the ignition to turn the stereo on and off, you can connect the red wire and the yellow wire to the same switch on an electrical panel. This installation method results in a slightly longer startup time for the stereo, but it will not draw power from the battery when the stereo is turned off using the switch.
You must connect the power wires to the battery through a 15 A fuse or a 15 A circuit breaker.
If it is necessary to extend the yellow power and black ground wires, use 14 AWG (2.08 mm2 ) wire. For extensions longer than 1 m (3 ft.), use 12 AWG (3.31 mm²) wire.
If it is necessary to extend the red ignition wire, use 22 AWG (0.33 mm² ) wire.
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Route the yellow power (1) , red ignition (2) , and black ground (3) wires to the battery, and route the wiring-harness plug to the stereo.
Do not connect the wiring harness to the stereo until all of the bare wire connections have been made.
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Connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
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If you are routing the red wire through the ignition or another manual switch (4) , connect the red ignition wire to the ignition or switch.
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Connect the red wire to the yellow wire, install a 15 A fuse (5) as close to the battery as possible, and connect both wires to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTE: If you are running the red wire through a fused switch, it is not necessary to connect the red wire to the yellow wire or to add an additional fuse to the red wire. If you connect both the red and yellow wires through a 15 A circuit breaker, it is not necessary to add an additional fuse. -
Connect the wiring harness to the stereo.
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 connect one 4 Ohm speaker per channel of each zone. One zone can support no more than two 4 Ohm speakers using the on-board amplifier. To use the RCA line outputs and the RCA subwoofer outputs, you must connect an external amplifier.
You can set the balance, volume limit, tone, subwoofer level, subwoofer frequency, and name for each zone, and configure other zone-specific settings.
Single-Zone System Wiring Example
Speaker System Wiring Using a Line Out
This diagram illustrates a system installation with an external amplifier and subwoofer connected to zone 2 on the stereo using a line out. You can connect an amplifier and subwoofer to any or all of the available zones on the stereo.
NOTE: You can connect speakers to the speaker wires for the internal stereo amplifier while using the line out on zones 1 and 2, although adjusting the volume affects both the speakers connected to the internal amplifier and the line out. This may result in uneven volume levels.
Connecting a SiriusXM Tuner Module
This device is compatible with a SiriusXM SXV300 or newer vehicle tuner module.
- If you have already connected a USB source, a NMEA 2000 cable, or both, disconnect them from the stereo.
- Connect the cable from the SiriusXM tuner module to the SXM TUNER port on the back of the stereo.
- If necessary, reconnect the USB source, the NMEA 2000 cable, or both.
- Complete the stereo installation.
NMEA 2000 System Wiring Diagram
Stereo Information
Specifications
1 When properly installed, the front of the stereo withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min, and is protected against powerful jets of water. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
2 The stereo may limit the output power to prevent the amplifier from overheating, and to maintain the audio dynamics.
Stereo Dimension Drawings
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 www.fusionentertainment.com/marine.
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References
- Garmin Fusion® Marine Audio Entertainment
- Fusion Marine Audio Entertainment | Garmin
- Water Rating Definitions | Garmin