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CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • USER INTERFACE AND CONTROLS ................................. pg Control Panel Layout ............................................. pg Key Names ................................................. .... pg ROTARY ENCODER AND MENU KEY . ............................... pg Rotary Encoder Operation ........................................ pg Menu Key Operation ............................................. pg Using the Encoder and Menu Key .................................
CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT KEY NAMES Key ® @ "G 4 Name MENU POWER ROTARY ENCODER SOURCE Key 8 8 8 8 Name MUTE BACKWARD PLAY / PAUSE FORWARD
ROTARY ENCODER AND IVIENU KEY Although the controls of the RA50 are designed to be intuitive to use, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the operation of the Encoder and Menu key before using the unit. ROTARY ENCODER OPERATION You can use the Encoder in three ways to control the operation of the RA50: i; '*1, ? ;? 0 Rotary Encoder turn " ~I ~1+1 .i;:> ;53.
USING THE ENCODER AND MENU KEY You can use the Encoder and Menu key to adjust levels and access menus. ADJUSTING LEVELS Use the Encoder and Menu key to adjust levels on the RA50. For example, to adjust the volume level: ~ lU!!!!LL Turn Encoder to adjust the level. Turn Encoder to open the Volume screen Press Menu to exit (or leave to time out). See "Menu Key Operation" on page 5. ACCESSING MENUS Use the Menu key and Encoder to access menus to change settings.
SETIINGS >TONE The above example means: "turn and then press the Encoder to select the Settings menu" then "turn and then press the Encoder to select the Tone menu". GETTING STARTED POVVERING THE UNIT ON OR OFF When you power on the RA50 it will automatically start playing music from the most recently selected input source. TO POWER THE UNIT ON OR OFF. Power • Momentarily press the Power key to power on the unit.
SOURCE NAME SIGNAL STRENGTH ••••• 522 SELECTED FREQUENCY KHZ AUTO TUNING MODE Figure 1 - Example source screen (AM input selected) AD~USTING VOLUME LEVEL To adjust the volume level: Turn Encoder The Volume screen is displayed Turn Encoder to adjust. Press Menu to exit. See "Menu Key Operation" on page 5. MUTING OUTPUT To mute and unmute the volume: Mute 8 • Press the Mute key to mute the audio output. The Mute icon is displayed over the top of the current input source screen.
AD~USTING TONE To change the bass or treble level: Press Menu key Select: Settings> Tone AD~USTING The Tone menu is displayed Turn Encoder to adjust. Press Encoder to select. Press Menu to exit. See "Menu Key Operation" on page 5. SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Use the LCD menu to adjust the contrast or brightness of the screen display. You can press the Menu key at any time (or leave to time out] to save the current brightness level and exit.
LISTENING TO THE TUNER To select one of the available tuner bands: Press the Input source key ( • • AM FM Q ) ~ to select input from each of the following in turn: The applicable input source screen is displayed for each band. Continuing to press the key will display the input source screens for iPod (if connected) and Auxiliary as described in the section "Input Source Screens" on page 6. TUNER SOURCE SCREENS AM/FM An example of a typical tuner input source screen is shown in Figure 2 below.
TUNING METHODS You can use three methods to tune the RA50: automatic, manual and preset. 0 " Encoder ® 8 8 Menu key Play I Pause Forward 8 Backward To tune to a required frequency, channel or preset: Press the Play 1 Pause key to step through the available tuning methods for each band: Auto • Press the Forward or Backward key to start searching for available stations. Note: The search stops when a station is found or when the unit has scanned all available frequencies once.
ADDING AND REMOVING PRESETS The RA50 allows you to set up your favorite AMIFM stations as presets for easy recall. Note: Up to 15 presets can be stored for each radio band. When you are using the tuner, the Play I Pause, Forward, Backward, and Menu keys provide special options to allow you to work with preset frequencies (AMIFM). 0 " Encoder ® 8 Menu key Play I Pause 8 Forward 8 Backward To add a new preset: Do one of the following. 1. Tune the RA50 to the required frequency. 2.
PLAYING CONTENT Before you can use your iPod as an input source you must first connect the device to the RA50. For further details, see "Preparing for iPod Input" on page 22. To listen to input from your iPod: Press the Input source key ( G) until the iPod input source screen is displayed. Continuing to press the key will display the input source screens for Auxiliary, AM and FM as described in the section "Input Source Screens" on page 7.
CONTROLLING IPOD PLAYBACK Selecting tracks from a playlist There can be thousands of tracks stored on an iPod, so you need to select the tracks you wish to play from one of the groupings available [such as Playlists, Artists, Albums). For example, to select tracks by artist: PLAYLISTS > PODCASTS > -='fifJi~:~JI:ALBUHS . > SONGS > Press Menu key Turn Encoder to scroll the highlight. Press Encoder to select Artist. ~ =~:t¥~! LV us. s> > AC/DC FATBOY AEROSHI TK US.
CHANG ING IPOD SETTIN GS Additional iPod control features are available through the iPod Settings menu. To change a setting in the iPod Settings menu: ® c) Press Menu key COMPOSERS AUDIOBOOKS UlDEOS > > > ~-'fll.ll!lll,fll~ ';~,;~;:::::l! SETTJHGS ' - -- > The iPod control menu is displayed c) 0 COMPOSERS AUDIOBOOICS UIDEOS > > > !llll.a : , _ _ · w:,=:;.it.T.:J!JI6.~ SETTIHGS > ~- Turn Encoder to scroll the highlight down to iPod Settings. - - ~I Press Encoder to select iPod Settings.
LISTENING TO AUXILIARY INPUT The RA50 can accept audio from devices with an audio output such as an MP3 player, TV, games console, computer or DVD player. Note: An adaptor cable may be required. The Left and Right AUX input RCA cable is located at the rear of the unit. To listen to input from an auxiliary device: Press the Input source key ( 0) until the AUX input source screen is displayed.
INSTALLING THE RA50 MOUNTING THE UNIT Important! If any modification to the vessel is required, such as drilling holes, FUSION recommends that you consult with your boat dealer or manufacturer beforehand. 1. Create mounting hole for product and drill screw pilot holes. Refer to mounting template included with product or download from www.fusionelectronics.com 2. Fit mounting gasket. 3. Insert the unit into the mounting hole. 4. Use the supplied 4 x self tapping screws, to fix the unit into position. 5.
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INSTALLATION VVARNING Caution! The MS-RA50 is designed for vessels with a 1 2V DC Negative ground electrical system. • Ensure the marine vessel's + 12V lead is removed from the battery before any equipment is connected. • Investigate the marine vessel's fuel tanks and electrical wiring locations before you begin installation. • Ensure all wiring is protected to avoid damage.
CABLES Description (colour) Power +12VDC (Yellow) Negative ground (Black) Remote amplifier turn on (Blue) Dim + 1 2V switched (Orange) Dim Connect to vessel lighting system to dim LCD and button illumination when vessel lights are turned on. Aux input Connect an Auxiliary source to the left and right RCA (White = L, Red = R). Lineout Connect to an external amplifier (White= L, Red= R).
RA60 CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM iPod White Red White Red Fuse7.5A Power Cables Yellow (18AWG) Black (18AWG) Orange (22AWG) Blue (22AWG) Speaker Cables White/Black (20.
PREPARING FOR IPOD INPUT This section describes how to prepare for iPod input. When using your iPod: • Always remove your iPod from the unit when not in use and do not leave in your vessel. This helps reduce risk of theft or damage as vessel cabins can reach extreme temperatures. • Do not remove iPod or use stereo in a distracting manner while operating the vessel. Check and obey all marine laws in association with use.
To select the required ·display language: 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Settings > Language. 3. Turn the Encoder to highlight the required language. 4. Press the Encoder to select the highlighted language. 5. Press the Menu key (or leave to time out) to save the setting and exit. Power save If you are operating the RA50 on battery power, you can turn on the power save option to reduce drain on the battery.
Volume limit Use this option to set the maximum output volume level that can be selected by users. To maximum volume limit: 1 . Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Settings> Volume limit. 3. Turn the Encoder to set the require volume level. 4. Press the Menu key [or leave to time out] to save the setting and exit. Note: The volume limit setting controls the maximum volume output level but does not limit the volume shown on the Volume screen.
My Head unit keeps turning itself off then back on when connected to my iPod This could be happening due to corrupt files and/ or a corrupted version of the operating software on your iPod. If you connect to your computer you may get a message on the iPod similar to this: "The iPod 'John's iPod' could not be updated because the firmware was corrupt. Click this link to get a step-by-step guide to solve this issue: http:/jsupport.apple.comjkb/ ts1813.
RA50 ACCESSORIES Made for li]iPod CiPhone ; Cable for iPod - 1.5m (MS-IP15L3) Connects your iPod to your RA50 Marine Stereo, enabling full control and navigation of your iPod from the RA50. Marine Bluetooth Module (MS-BT1 00) Stream audio from a compatible Bluetooth A2DP device to your MS-RA50, Connects to the AUX input of the MS-RA50 Marine Stereo.
Mounting Bracket (Part # MS-HUGMS) Surface mounts your RA50 Marine Stereo using the gimbal mounting bracket. The bracket can be positioned above or below the RA50 providing a wide choice of mounting options. The bracket is gimbal mounted to the RA50 allowing adjustment of the viewing angle.
General specifications Operating voltage Fuse rating 1 0.2-16 VDC negative ground 7.5 amp Power output Maximum Pre-output voltage 40Wx2 3.0VRMS TUNING RANGE Europe and Australasia FM radio frequency range Frequency step AM radio frequency range Frequency step 87.5-108 MHz. 1 DO kHz 522-1620 MHz. 9kHz USA FM radio frequency range Frequency step AM radio frequency range Frequency step 87.5-107.9 MHz. 200kHz 530-1710 MHz.
LICENSING Made fur liliPod CiPhone Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. © Copyright 2013 by FUSION Electronics Limited. All rights reserved. Product specifications, design and prices are subject to change without notice. Product availability may vary between sales regions.
FUSI!i1l MS-RASO MOUNTING TEMPLATE (..9~1~-z;) Warning! If this template is a print or a copy of the original ensure that the template is the correct scale using the dimension lines provided. i..9HCC-,) Waarschuwing! Als dit sjabloon een afdruk of een kopie van het oorspronkelijke sjabloon is, let er dan op dat het sjabloon de juiste schaal heeft aan de hand van de schaalverdeling.
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