Fusion MS-RA50 specifications Contents

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CONTENTS

USER INTERFACE AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 4 Control Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 4 Key Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 4

ROTARY ENCODER AND MENU KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 5 Rotary Encoder Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 5 Menu Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 5 Using the Encoder and Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6

GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7 Powering the Unit On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7 Input Source Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7 Adjusting Volume Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 8 Muting Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 8 Adjusting Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 9 Adjusting Screen Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 9

TUNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 10 Listening to the Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 10 Tuner Source Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 10 Tuning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 11 Adding and Removing Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 12

iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 13 Playing Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 13 iPod Source Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 13 Controlling iPod Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 14 Changing iPod Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 15

AUXILIARY INPUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 16 Listening to Auxiliary Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 16 Auxiliary Source Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 16

INSTALLING THE RA50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 17 Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 17 Mounting Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 18 Installation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 19 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 19 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 20 RA50 Cable Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 21

SETTING UP THE RA50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 22 Preparing for iPod Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 22 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 22

APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 24 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 24 RA50 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 25 Support, Sales and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 26 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 26 Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 27

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Contents Marine Headunit Affix Receipt Here Using iPodContents KEY Names User Interface and ControlsLicensing Control Panel LayoutRotary Encoder and Menu KEY FCC compliance statement Mounting Bracket MS-HUGMSIPod External Dock MS-IPDOCKG2 PowerGetting Started Cable for iPod 1.5m MS-IP15L3Muting Output Adjusting Volume LevelTo adjust the volume level To mute and unmute the volumeAppendices Tuner Power saveTo enable or disable power saving mode To change the tuner region settingTo tune to a required frequency, channel or preset Setting UP the RA50Connecting your iPod To connect your iPod to the RA50 by accessory cableRA50 Cable Connection Diagram Adding and Removing PresetsTo add a new preset To remove one or more presetsAux input Playback Status Indicator Play Pause Fast forward RewindDescription colour DimIPod connection Selecting tracks from a playlistControlling Playback Aerial connectionShuffle To change a setting in the iPod Settings menu55.0 2-3/16 RepeatInstalling the RA50 Auxiliary InputTo listen to input from an auxiliary device

MS-RA50 specifications

The Fusion MS-RA50 is a highly regarded marine audio system designed to enhance the audio experience on boats. Known for its superior sound quality and user-friendly interface, the MS-RA50 has quickly become a favorite among boating enthusiasts. This compact and stylish receiver is specifically engineered to withstand the rigors of the marine environment while delivering exceptional performance.

One of the standout features of the Fusion MS-RA50 is its built-in Bluetooth connectivity. This allows users to stream music wirelessly from their smartphones or tablets, ensuring a seamless listening experience without the hassle of tangled wires. In addition to Bluetooth, the receiver supports USB and AUX inputs, providing multiple options for connecting various audio sources.

The MS-RA50 is equipped with a powerful Class D amplifier that delivers impressive sound output, ensuring that music can be enjoyed even in noisy environments. The system is designed with advanced signal processing technology to optimize sound quality, providing crystal-clear audio reproduction at all volume levels. Its IPX7 waterproof rating means that the receiver can withstand exposure to water, making it perfect for marine use where splashes and humidity are a concern.

Another key feature of the Fusion MS-RA50 is its intuitive interface. The large, easy-to-read display and straightforward control layout make it simple to navigate through playlists and settings. The unit also includes a built-in FM/AM radio tuner, enabling users to enjoy their favorite terrestrial stations while out on the water.

In terms of expandability, the Fusion MS-RA50 allows for integration with other Fusion products. Users can create a multi-zone audio system, controlling different sound zones on their boat with ease. This makes it ideal for larger vessels where sound distribution is crucial for an enjoyable experience.

Overall, the Fusion MS-RA50 is a robust marine audio receiver that combines cutting-edge technology with practicality. Its impressive features, high-quality sound output, and user-friendly design make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to elevate their marine audio experience. Whether for a leisurely weekend cruise or an adventurous day on the water, the Fusion MS-RA50 is built to deliver an outstanding audio experience in any marine setting.