SETTING UP THE RA50
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.
Connecting your iPod
Before you can use your iPod for input, you must first connect the device to the RA50. You can connect your iPod to the RA50 unit:
•By using an accessory cable.
•By using a docking unit. For added protection, you can connect your iPod to the RA50 by using a Fusion iPod Dock
For further information, see “RA50 Accessories” on page 25.
Note: You cannot select iPod input without first connecting the device.
To connect your iPod to the RA50 by accessory cable:
1.Plug the
2.Plug the accessory cable into the RA50 cable located at the rear of the unit.
3.Select input from the device, as required.
ADVANCED SETTINGS
The settings described in this section are usually set up when the unit is installed and not changed again.
Language
The RA50 can display menus and screens in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian or Spanish.
TUNING METHODS
You can use three methods to tune the RA50: automatic, manual and preset.
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To tune to a required frequency, channel or preset:
Press the Play / Pause key to step through the available tuning methods for each band:
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Auto | • Press the Forward or Backward key to start searching for available | |
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| Note: The search stops when a station is found or when the unit has | |
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Manual | • Press the Forward or Backward key to step through the range of | |
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Preset | • Press the Forward or Backward key to step through available presets | |
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| a. | Press the Menu key. |
| b. | Press the Encoder to select Presets. |
| c. | Turn the Encoder to highlight the required preset. |
| d. | Press the Encoder to tune to the highlighted preset. |
| e. | Menu exit. See “Menu Key Operation” on page 4. |
For further details, see “
Adding and Removing Presets” on page 11.
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