MS-RA50 Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 2 2 ENGLISH MARINE HEADUNIT
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Do not attempt to open the unit’s chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts or adjustments inside. If exposed to direct sunlight or operated for extended periods, metal surfaces may become hot. Take care when handling. USING iPod This unit has been tested with compatible authentic iPod models under normal expected operating conditions, free from any pre-existing defects in either the unit or the iPod.
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USER INTERFACE AND CONTROLS LICENSING CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. KEY NAMES Key Name Key Name MENU MUTE POWER BACKWARD ROTARY ENCODER PLAY / PAUSE SOURCE FORWARD © Copyright 2011 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.
General specifications Operating voltage Fuse rating Power output Maximum Pre-output voltage 10.2–16 VDC negative ground 7.5 amp 40 W x 2 3.0 VRMS ROTARY ENCODER AND MENU 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.
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: Turn Encoder to open the Volume screen Turn Encoder to adjust the level. Press Menu to exit (or leave to time out). See “Menu Key Operation” on page 5. Mounting Bracket (Part # MS-HUGMS) Surface mounts your RA50 Marine Stereo using the gimbal mounting bracket.
RA50 ACCESSORIES SETTINGS > 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 POWERING 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. • Momentarily press the Power key to power on the unit.
SOURCE NAME SIGNAL STRENGTH SELECTED FREQUENCY TUNING MODE Figure 1 – Example source screen (AM input selected) 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.
Volume limit Use this option to set the maximum output volume level that can be selected by users. ADJUSTING TONE To change the bass or treble level: 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.
To select the required display language: TUNER 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Settings > Language. LISTENING TO THE TUNER 3. Turn the Encoder to highlight the required language. To select one of the available tuner bands: Press the Input source key ( • • 4. Press the Encoder to select the highlighted language. ) to select input from each of the following in turn: AM FM The applicable input source screen is displayed for each band.
SETTING UP THE RA50 TUNING METHODS You can use three methods to tune the RA50: automatic, manual and preset. 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.
RA50 CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ADDING AND REMOVING PRESETS The RA50 allows you to set up your favorite AM/FM 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 / Pause, Forward, Backward, and Menu keys provide special options to allow you to work with preset frequencies (AM/FM). Encoder Menu key Play / Pause Forward Backward To add a new preset: Do one of the following. 1. Tune the RA50 to the required frequency. 2.
CABLES Description (colour) Power +12VDC (Yellow) Negative ground (Black) Remote amplifier turn on (Blue) Dim +12V 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). iPod PLAYING CONTENT Before you can use your iPod as an input source you must first connect the device to the RA50.
CONTROLLING IPOD PLAYBACK INSTALLATION WARNING 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: Caution! The MS-RA50 is designed for vessels with a 12V DC Negative ground electrical system. Press Menu Turn Encoder to key scroll the highlight. Press Encoder to select Artist.
CHANGING IPOD SETTINGS 55.0 (2-3/16”) Additional iPod control features are available through the iPod Settings menu. To change a setting in the iPod Settings menu: Press Menu key The iPod control menu is displayed Turn Encoder to scroll the highlight down to iPod Settings. Press Encoder to select iPod Settings. Change settings as described below. Press Menu to exit. See “Menu Key Operation” on page 5. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Repeat or Shuffle.
AUXILIARY INPUT INSTALLING THE RA50 LISTENING TO AUXILIARY INPUT MOUNTING THE UNIT The RA50 can accept audio from devices with an audio output such as an MP3 player, TV, games console, computer or DVD player. 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. Note: An adaptor cable may be required. The Left and Right AUX input RCA cable is located at the rear of the unit.
