Fusion Entertainment MS-RA70 Marine Entertainment System with Bluetooth Instruction Guide

Fusion Entertainment MS-RA70 Marine Entertainment System with Bluetooth

Specifications

• BRAND: Fusion Entertainment MS-RA70
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 36 x 4.88 x 7.4 inches
• ITEM WEIGHT: 2 pounds
• WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES: Bluetooth, Infrared
• CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGIES: Bluetooth, Auxiliary, USB
• OTHER DISPLAY FEATURES: Wireless
• WATERPROOF RATING: IPX7

Introduction

Fusion’s sexiest, most affordable marine stereo, the MS-RA70, was created to provide a high-quality on-water entertainment experience by integrating some of the most recent marine technologies. Without rearranging dash space, it can easily replace any conventional DIN-sized non-marinized stereo. A high-end installation is guaranteed by clever style that gives an installer the choice of putting the stereo with a normal dash finish or by integrating it into a glass helm with a flush surface mount. Using the fusion-link Bluetooth app, you may stream music from any compatible device while controlling it from your linked smartphone or speaker. Easily access localized zone control, source navigation, and track selection by downloading the free fusion-link remote control app for Bluetooth on an Apple or Android device from iTunes or Google Play.

You can easily tailor and control your listening experience in each of the two discrete audio zones that are accessible, each of which has comprehensive localized menu features, including zone naming. Keep in mind that line out and sub out need more amplification (linked to zone 1). The MS-RA70 was specifically developed and engineered for the marine environment, and it features an IPX7 front panel (when installed appropriately) to survive the environment like no other. It also pairs nicely with an optically bonded LCD for a clear display on the open seas. The MS-RA70 provides marine quality entertainment to individuals who would typically have to settle with installing unfriendly and rust prone vehicle audio stereos. Rest easy, let Fusion entertain you on your smartphone, listen to USB MP3 audio, or simply relax to your local Am/FM station.

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

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.

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
• 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.
• 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.

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.

1. Trim the template and make sure it fits at the mounting location.
2. Adhere the template to the mounting surface.
3. Using 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.
4. Using a rotary-cutting tool, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the dashed line on the template.
5. Place the stereo in the cutout to test the fit.
6. If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the cutout.
7. After the stereo fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the mounting holes on the stereo line up with the pilot holes on the template.
8. If the mounting holes on the stereo do not line up, mark the new pilot-hole locations.
9. Using 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.
12. Place the mounting gasket on the back of the stereo
13. Place the stereo in the cutout.
14. 14 Secure the stereo to the mounting surface using the included screws CV.
15. 15 Snap the screw covers in place ®.

REPLACING AN EXISTING STEREO

1. Remove and disconnect the existing stereo.

2. If 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.

3. Place the mounting gasket on the back of the stereo G).

4. Place the mounting bracket CV behind the mounting surface.

5. Make the necessary wiring connections

6. Place the stereo in the opening.

7. Secure 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.

8. Snap 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.

PORT IDENTIFICATION

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 4).
USB| Connects the stereo to a USB source.
FUSE| Contains the fuse for the device.

See the device specifications for replacement fuse information.

G)| Connects the stereo to the power and speaker wiring harness.
CV| Connects the stereo to the auxiliary in and line/subwoofer out wiring harness.
®| Reserved for future use.

WIRING HARNESS WIRE AND CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION

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.
Wire Function| Wire Color/ Number| Notes
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 functionality 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| G)| 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)

|  V| Provides a full-range output to an external amplifier, and is associated 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 associated 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.

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.

1. Route the power wire G) to the ignition or another manual switch V, and route the black ground wire ® to the battery.
2. If necessary, route a wire @ between the switch and the battery .
3. Route 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.
4. Connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
5. Connect the power wire to the ignition or another manual switch, and connect the switch to the positive (+) battery terminal if necessary.
6. Connect 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.

SINGLE-ZONE SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

COMPLETE SYSTEM WIRING

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.

2000 remote control
(J)| 9 to 16 Vdc power supply
®| NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
®| NMEA 2000 T-connector
@| NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable

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
General
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 Ohms per channel
Total output music power| 200 W max.
Tuner| Europe and Australasia| USA| Japan
FM radio frequency range| From 87.5 to

108 MHz

| From 87.5 to

107.9 MHz

| From 70 to 95 MHz
FM frequency step| 50 kHz| 200 kHz| 50 kHz
AM radio frequency range| From 522 to

1620 kHz

| From 530 to

1710 kHz

| From 522 to 1620 kHz
AM frequency step| 9 kHz| 10 kHz| 9 kHz
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STEREO DIMENSION DRAWINGS

FRONT DIMENSIONS

SIDE DIMENSIONS

TOP DIMENSIONS

FAQs

Does the electrical harness come with it?****

The system comes with a very short pig-tail harness that you will need to connect to your fuse panel and run your speaker wires to so that you can link them to it.

it includes a cover, right? or must I purchase it separately?****

The cover is not included. Fusion One informed me that it would be available soon.

Does this device need a speaker amplifier?****

I installed one even though it is not necessary.

Can any fusion wired remotes be used with this device?****

FUSION MS-RA70N models can be controlled by compatible devices, such as the FUSION NRX200 remote control or a compatible multi-function on the same network, when connected to an optional NMEA 2000 network.

Can this device immediately link to Sirius using a dongle or another device?****

The RA70NXS can receive Sirius (still requires an additional receiver). To connect through the RCA Aux, this device would require both an external receiver and controller.

Is this compatible with the RA200’s mounting hole?****

Compare the two dimensions by searching online.

Is a subwoofer connectable without a separate amplifier? If so, do you have any advice?****

I’m unsure because I simply changed everything even though there was already an amp and subwoofer there.

Is this device compatible with the 160 GB iPod Classic?****

No. Only the fifth and sixth generations of the iPod Touch are available.

Where was it produced? Don’t respond if you don’t know. Thanks.****

In New Zealand

we share music by plugging 3.5mm wire into the aux ports of our boat “neighbors” this unit doesn’t have an aux port in front, but does it have in back?****

No, but there is a USB and an RCA aux connection. Bluetooth is your best bet to connect a phone. If it’s an older iPod, I would suggest USB.

What remote should I use with the MS RA70i?****

Any wired remote (Fusion) should operate this device, in my opinion.

Do software updates still come for this device?****

Yes

When connected, does the USB port truly charge your phone?****

Yes, it does.

Does this device have a built-in antenna? What’s inside the box?****

I don’t think it had an antenna because I just use Bluetooth. However, nice unit.

Pandora can this device stream?****

Your phone connects to the device using bluetooth while streaming Pandora.

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