Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 Installation Instructions
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failure to follow warnings and cautions may result in personal injury, damage to the vessel, or poor product performance. Read all product warnings and other important information in the "Important Safety and Product Information" guide included with the product.
The unit must be installed according to these instructions.
- Disconnect the vessel from the DC power supply before making any changes.
- Before powering the product, ensure it is properly grounded according to these instructions.
CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, and sanding to avoid possible personal injury.
NOTICE: When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the other side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
Do not use the radio as a template when drilling mounting holes, as this can damage the glass display and void the warranty. You must use the included template to drill the mounting holes correctly.
Read the entire installation instructions before beginning the installation. If you encounter any problems during installation, contact Garmin Product Support.
Package Contents
- Gasket
- Four 4.2 mm self-tapping screws (Size 8)
- Two screw covers
- Power and speaker wiring harness
- Wiring harnesses for Aux Input, Line Output, and Subwoofer Output
- 2 m (6 ft) NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Dust cover
Required Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Electric drill
- Drill bits (size varies depending on surface material and screws used)
- Multi-tool or jigsaw
- In-line fuse holder with 25 A fuse for the main power cable
- In-line fuse holder with 1 A fuse for the ignition cable
- Marine-grade silicone sealant (optional)
- Wire to extend the power and ground cables. The required wire gauge depends on the length of the extension and the connected power source (Wire Gauge Guide, page 10).
- Wire with a 0.33 mm² (22 AWG) cross-section to extend the power cable
Mounting Considerations
CAUTION: The rear of the unit can become hot enough to cause injury during prolonged use in high temperatures. Install the unit in a location where users have access only to the front of the unit, and where the rear of the unit cannot be touched during operation.
NOTICE: Mount the unit in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or environmental conditions. The operating temperature range for this unit is listed in the product specifications. Storing or operating the unit for extended periods above the specified temperature range can cause the unit to fail. Damage due to extreme temperatures is not covered by the warranty.
- Mount the unit on a flat surface.
- Mount the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup.
- When installed with optional marine-grade sealant, the radio is water resistant on the front. The rear connections are not water resistant. Therefore, do not install the radio where the rear of the unit could be submerged or regularly exposed to water.
- If the radio is installed in a location that may be occasionally exposed to water, it must be mounted at an angle of up to 45 degrees down or 15 degrees up from the horizontal plane.
- If the radio is installed in a location that may be occasionally exposed to water, the cable must have a drip loop to allow water to drain from the cable and prevent damage to the radio.
- If you are mounting the radio on the exterior of the vessel, mount it in a location well above the waterline, not submerged, and where it cannot be damaged by docks, pilings, or other objects.
- To prevent interference with magnetic compasses, maintain a distance of at least 40 cm (15.75 inches) between the radio and a compass.
Mounting the Radio
NOTICE: Do not use the radio as a template when drilling mounting holes, as this can damage the display and void the warranty. You must use the included template to drill the mounting holes correctly.
Be careful when cutting the cutout for the radio. There is minimal clearance between the housing and the mounting holes. If the cutout is too large, the stability of the radio may be compromised after installation.
Do not apply lubricant to the screws when attaching the radio to the mounting surface. Lubricant can damage the radio housing.
To mount the radio in a new location on the mounting surface, first select a mounting location according to the mounting instructions.
- Attach the template to the mounting surface.
- Drill a hole in the corner of the dashed line on the template.
- Cut out the mounting surface 1 along the inside of the dashed template line.
- Ensure the mounting holes on the radio align with the pilot holes on the template.
- Using a drill bit suitable for the mounting surface and screw type, drill the pilot holes.
- Remove the template from the mounting surface.
- Perform one of the following steps:
- If installing the radio in a dry location, attach the included gasket 2 to the rear of the radio.
- If mounting the radio in a location exposed to water, apply marine-grade sealant around the cutout on the mounting surface.
NOTICE: Do not install the included gasket if you have applied sealant to the mounting surface. Using both sealant and the gasket will reduce water resistance.
- If you will not have access to the rear of the radio after installation, complete the necessary wiring.
- Secure the unit using the included screws 3 to the mounting surface.
- Tighten the screws by hand when securing the radio to the mounting surface to avoid overtightening.
- Install the screw covers 4.
Connecting the Unit
For the radio to function correctly, you must connect it to the power source, speakers, and input sources. Plan the layout of the radio, speakers, and input sources carefully before making connections, and also consider the requirements for optional NMEA 2000 networks, Fusion PartyBus™ networks, Garmin BlueNet™ networks, or older Garmin marine networks.
Port Identification
1 ANTENNA 1 / ANTENNA OR ANTENNA 1: Connects the stereo to an AM/FM antenna using a standard DIN plug (not included). On a European model, you can connect the stereo to a compatible Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) antenna using a standard DIN plug (not included) to receive DAB stations in regions where available. If you are installing the stereo on a boat with a metal hull, you must use a ground-dependent antenna. 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.
2 ANTENNA 2: This port is present only on European models. Connects to a compatible DAB antenna with a male FAKRA connector (not included) to receive DAB stations in regions where available. Connects to an FM antenna using a male FAKRA connector (not included). When using this port, you must configure it for the type of antenna you are using (Configuring Antenna Connections for DAB and FM Antennas, page 17).
3 NMEA 2000: Connects the stereo to a NMEA 2000 network (Wiring Diagram for the NMEA 2000 System, page 16).
4 NETWORK: Garmin BlueNet network connector. Connects the stereo to a Garmin chartplotter or to another Fusion PartyBus stereo, zone stereo, or network (Fusion PartyBus Network, page 18).
5 USB: Connects the stereo to a USB-C® device or USB-C extension cable (not included).
6 HDMI: Connects the stereo to a digital audio source, such as a TV or DVD player, using the Audio Return Channel (ARC) over HDMI® (Audio Return Channel, page 17).
FUSE: Contains an internal 25 A fuse for the device. NOTE: This fuse is in addition to the 25 A circuit breaker or fuse needed when connecting the power cable (Power Connection, page 9).
1 (Wiring Harness Connector): Connects the stereo to the wiring harness for auxiliary input 2, and for the line and subwoofer outputs for zones 3 and 4.
2 (Wiring Harness Connector): Connects the stereo to the wiring harness for auxiliary input 1, and for the line and subwoofer outputs for zones 1 and 2.
3 (Wiring Harness Connector): Connects the stereo to the power and speaker wiring harness.
Wiring Harness Cable Identification
Wiring and RCA Connection Functions
| Function of Wire or RCA Connection | Wire Color or RCA Designation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | Black | Connect to the DC power source or a common ground. |
| Power (+) | Yellow | Connect to the DC power source (Power Connection, page 9). |
| Ignition | Red | Connect to the DC power source (Power Connection, page 9). |
| Amplifier Turn-On | Blue | Connect to optional external amplifiers to turn them on when the radio is turned on. NOTICE: An connected amplifier must share the same ground (-) as the radio for this signal wire to function correctly. |
| Mute | Brown | Activates when this wire is connected to the same ground (-) as the radio. For example, when connecting to a compatible mobile device hands-free kit, the audio is muted or the input switches to Aux1 when a call is received, provided this wire is connected to the same ground (-) as the radio. You can enable this function in the settings menu. |
| Dimming | Orange | Connect to the vessel's lighting circuit to dim the radio display when the lights are turned on. The wire gauge of the lighting circuit must be suitable for the fuse protecting the circuit to which it is connected. NOTICE: The radio and the vessel must use the same ground connection (-) for the dimming wire to function correctly. |
| 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 (+) | Violet | |
| Speaker – Zone 2 Right (-) | Violet/Black | |
| Line Output Zone 1 (Left) | ZONE 1 | Provides an output to an external amplifier and is linked to the volume control for Zone 1. |
| Line Output Zone 1 (Right) | ZONE 1 SUB OUT | Each subwoofer cable provides a single mono output to a subwoofer with power or a subwoofer amplifier. |
| Subwoofer Output Zone 1 | ||
| Line Output Zone 2 (Left) | ZONE 2 | Provides an output to an external amplifier and is linked to the volume control for Zone 2. |
| Line Output Zone 2 (Right) | ZONE 2 SUB OUT | Each subwoofer cable provides a single mono output to a subwoofer with power or a subwoofer amplifier. |
| Subwoofer Output Zone 2 | ||
| Aux Input 1 Left | AUX IN 1 | Provides a stereo RCA line input for audio sources such as CD or MP3 players. |
| Aux Input 1 Right | ||
| Line Output Zone 3 (Left) | ZONE 3 | Provides an output to an external amplifier and is linked to the volume control for Zone 3. |
| Line Output Zone 3 (Right) | ZONE 3 SUB OUT | Each subwoofer cable provides a single mono output to a subwoofer with power or a subwoofer amplifier. |
| Subwoofer Output Zone 3 | ||
| Line Output Zone 4 (Left) | ZONE 4 | Provides an output to an external amplifier and is linked to the volume control for Zone 4. |
| Line Output Zone 4 (Right) | ZONE 4 SUB OUT | Each subwoofer cable provides a single mono output to a subwoofer with power or a subwoofer amplifier. |
| Subwoofer Output Zone 4 | ||
| Aux Input 2 Left | AUX IN 2 | Provides a stereo RCA line input for audio sources such as CD or MP3 players. |
| Aux Input 2 Right |
Power Connection
When connecting the radio to the power supply, you must connect the yellow, red, and black wires to the power source. The yellow and red wires have different functions. How you connect these wires to the power supply depends on how you plan to use the radio on the vessel.
Yellow Wire
- This wire powers the radio.
- This wire should be connected to a 25 A circuit breaker, if available on the vessel.
WARNING: If no circuit breaker is available on the vessel, you must connect this wire through a 25 A fuse (not included). Connecting this wire to the power supply without a circuit breaker or fuse could cause a short circuit in the wire, leading to overheating and possibly a fire.
- This wire powers the radio at all times. This means the battery will be drained even when the radio is not in use. If no circuit breaker is available on the vessel, or if you cannot switch the circuit breaker off to interrupt the power supply to the radio when the vessel is stored, install a manual switch on this wire.
- When extending this wire, the required wire gauge depends on the length of the extension and the connected power source (Wire Gauge Guide, page 10).
Red Wire
- This wire can be connected to the ignition or a manual switch using the same power source as the yellow wire. This allows you to automatically turn the radio on and off when the vessel is turned on and off, or when you activate the switch.
- Turning the radio on and off using this wire is equivalent to using the radio's power button to turn the device on and off. This wire does not need to be connected to the ignition or a manual switch if you plan to switch the power supply using the radio's power button, a connected chartplotter, or a remote control. Instead, you can connect the wire to the yellow wire. This wire must be connected to turn the radio on.
- When you turn off the radio using this switch or the power button, a standby mode is activated, allowing the radio to turn on faster than when the power supply is turned off using the yellow wire. In standby mode, the radio consumes up to 350 mA of power. You must turn off the radio's power supply using the yellow wire via the circuit breaker or manual switch when the vessel is not in use to prevent the battery from draining.
WARNING: You must connect this wire to the power supply through a 1 A fuse (not included). This applies regardless of whether you connect it to the ignition or a manual switch. Connecting this wire to the power supply without a fuse could cause a short circuit in the wire, leading to overheating and possibly a fire.
- If an extension of this wire is required, use wire with a 0.33 mm² (22 AWG) cross-section.
Black Wire
- This is the ground wire, which must be connected to the negative terminal of the power supply or a common ground.
- When extending this wire, the required wire gauge depends on the length of the extension and the connected power source (Wire Gauge Guide, page 10).
Wire Gauge Guide for Power Cable
The wire gauge required to connect the radio to the power supply and ground depends on the power source and the length of the wire run from the power source to the radio. Use this table to determine the correct wire gauge for your installation. This table accounts for termination resistance.
NOTICE: If using aluminum wire, choose a gauge that is two steps larger than the gauge shown below to compensate for potential voltage drop through the wire material.
| Power Source | Less than 1 m (3.5 ft) | 1 to 5 m (3.5 to 16 ft) | More than 5 m (16 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 V DC | AWG 14 (2 to 3 mm²) | AWG 12 (3 to 4 mm²) | AWG 8 (8 to 10 mm²) |
| 12 V DC | AWG 12 (3 to 4 mm²) | AWG 8 (8 to 10 mm²) | AWG 4 (21 to 25 mm²) |
Connecting to Power Without an Ignition Switch
This connection method is most commonly used on larger boats and on boats with multiple networked radios and other marine electronics. For these installations, a faster start time is less important, and it is more effective to use the circuit breaker or a dedicated switch on the control panel to turn the radio off. This ensures that power is not unexpectedly drawn.
1. Plan the wire connections using this diagram.
| Element | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Wire | Connect this wire to the red wire before connecting both wires to the manual switch or circuit breaker. |
| 2 | Red Wire | Connect this wire to the yellow wire so it does not act as a physical standby switch. |
| 3 | 1 A Fuse (not included) | This fuse must be installed on the red wire before connecting the red wire to the yellow wire. |
| 4 | Manual Switch (optional) | This switch is only required if a circuit breaker is not available or if you need a more convenient way to interrupt power to the radio. |
| 5 | Black Wire | Ground (-). You must connect this wire to the same ground as the power supply or to a common ground. |
| 6 | 25 A Fuse (not included) | This fuse is required if you cannot connect to the power supply via a 25 A circuit breaker. |
| 7 | 25 A Circuit Breaker | If a circuit breaker is not available, you must connect a 25 A fuse 6 to the yellow wire. |
2. Route all wires as needed to the radio wiring harness, circuit breaker or switch, and power supply.
3. Connect the wiring harness to the radio only after all bare wire connections have been made.
4. Install all required fuses on the red and yellow wires.
5. Connect the wiring harness to the radio.
When the circuit breaker or manual switch on the combined yellow and red wires is closed, the radio remains continuously powered. If needed, you can activate a low-power standby mode using the radio's power button, a connected chartplotter, or a remote control.
NOTICE: If you do not use the vessel for an extended period, you should interrupt the power supply to the radio using the circuit breaker or manual switch to prevent the battery from draining.
Connecting to Power via an Ignition Switch
This connection method is most commonly used on waterski boats, wake boats, and similar sport or recreational vessels where the engine power is often switched. For these installations, short standby and faster start times are desirable, allowing music to be stopped and resumed as quickly as possible after restarting the engines. In standby mode, the radio consumes up to 350 mA of power. You should route the power wires through a circuit breaker or manual switch to prevent the battery from draining when you do not use the vessel.
1. Plan the wire connections using this diagram.
| Element | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow Wire | This wire must be connected to the same power source as the ignition or ACC switch. |
| 2 | Red Wire | This wire must be connected to the ignition or ACC switch before connecting it to the same power source as the yellow wire. |
| 3 | 1 A Fuse (not included) | This fuse must be installed on the red wire before connecting the red wire to the ignition or ACC switch. |
| 4 | Ignition or ACC Switch | When the red wire is connected to this switch, the radio can activate a low-power standby mode when you turn off the engines, allowing it to start faster when you restart the engines. |
| 5 | Black Wire | Ground (-). |
| 6 | 25 A Fuse (not included) | This fuse is required if you cannot connect to the power supply via a 25 A circuit breaker. |
| 7 | 25 A Circuit Breaker or Manual Switch | If a circuit breaker is not available, you must connect a 25 A fuse 6 to the yellow wire. You should also route the yellow wire through a manual switch to the power supply to interrupt power to the radio when you do not use the vessel. |
2. Route all wires as needed to the radio wiring harness, ignition or ACC switch, circuit breaker, and power supply.
3. Connect the wiring harness to the radio only after all bare wire connections have been made.
4. Install all required fuses on the red and yellow wires.
5. Connect the wiring harness to the radio.
When you turn on the ignition, the radio and other electronic accessories turn on. When you turn off the ignition, the radio activates a low-power standby mode.
NOTICE: If you do not use the vessel for an extended period, you should interrupt the power supply to the radio using the circuit breaker or another manual switch on the yellow wire to prevent the battery from draining.
Speaker Zones
You can group speakers in an area into a speaker zone. This allows you to control the audio level of the zones independently. For example, the audio output in the cabin can be quieter than on the deck.
The speaker wires on the wiring harness for Zones 1 and 2 are powered by the integrated amplifier. If you want to use the RCA line outputs and RCA subwoofer outputs for Zones 1 and 2, you must connect external amplifiers.
Zones 3 and 4 are line-level outputs only. If you want to use the RCA line outputs and RCA subwoofer outputs for Zones 3 and 4, you must connect external amplifiers.
You can adjust balance, volume level, tone, subwoofer frequency, and the names of individual zones, and configure other zone-specific settings.
NOTICE: When managing via DSP, the subwoofer frequency is not adjustable.
Example of a Single-Zone System Wiring Diagram
1 Speaker
2 Waterproof connection
Wiring a Speaker System Using a Line Output
This wiring diagram shows a system installation with an external amplifier and subwoofer, connected to Zone 2 of the radio using a line output. You can connect an amplifier and subwoofer to any or all of the available zones of the radio.
NOTICE: When using the line output of Zones 1 and 2, you can connect speakers to the radio's internal amplifier speaker wires. However, adjusting the volume in this case will affect both the speakers connected to the internal amplifier and the speakers connected to the line output. This can result in unbalanced volume.
1 Speaker for Zone 1
2 Waterproof connection
3 Speaker for Zone 2
4 "Amplifier Turn-On" Signal Wire: Connect this wire to any amplifier connected to a zone line output. A connected amplifier must share the same ground (-) as the radio for this signal wire to function correctly.
5 Amplifier with power supply, connected to the Zone 2 line output
6 Zone 2 Line Output and Subwoofer Output: Each subwoofer cable provides a single mono output to a subwoofer with power or a subwoofer amplifier. You may need to use an RCA splitter to connect it to an amplifier.
7 Subwoofer
NMEA 2000 System Wiring Diagram
1 Radio
2 Compatible chartplotters, multi-function displays, or compatible Fusion® NMEA 2000 remote controls
3 NMEA 2000 GPS antenna, speed sensor, or wind instrument. When the radio is connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as a compatible engine, GPS antenna, chartplotter with integrated GPS antenna, wind instrument, or speed sensor, it can be configured to adjust the volume according to engine speed, speed over ground, wind speed, or speed through water. For more information, see the radio's owner's manual.
4 Line Switch
5 NMEA 2000 power cable
6 NMEA 2000 drop cable, up to 6 m (20 ft)
7 Power supply with 9 to 16 V DC
8 NMEA 2000 termination resistor or backbone cable
9 NMEA 2000 T-connector
10 NMEA 2000 termination resistor or backbone cable
Audio Return Channel
Using Audio Return Channel (ARC), you can play audio from a TV or other source through the radio's speakers via HDMI technology.
HDMI cables version 1.4 or newer support ARC. When planning your radio installation, check if your devices and cables support ARC. For most devices that support ARC, there is an ARC or eARC sticker on the HDMI port that supports ARC. You may need to configure the TV or other source to output audio via ARC. This radio supports ARC (but not eARC), CEC 1.4, and PCM stereo audio. If necessary, refer to your source device's manual for configuration instructions.
NOTICE: The length of the HDMI cable is limited when using the ARC function. If the source is more than 5 m (16 ft) from the radio, check with the cable manufacturer to see if ARC is supported at the required length.
TIP: On compatible TVs, when using the ARC source, you can control the radio's volume using the TV's remote control.
Configuring Antenna Connections for DAB and FM Antennas
NOTICE: These instructions apply only to European models. DAB stations are broadcast only in select areas of Europe, so not all models support this function.
The radio has two antenna connectors and, depending on the antenna connection, you can connect a DAB antenna and an FM antenna to either of these connectors. After connecting the antenna, you must configure the radio to use the antenna correctly.
- Select > Settings > Source > DAB.
- Select an option:
- Select DAB Antenna: to configure an antenna connector for a DAB antenna.
- Select FM Antenna: to configure an antenna connector for an FM antenna.
- Select the antenna connector to which you connected the antenna.
- Repeat these steps if necessary for the other antenna.
- If the connected antenna requires power from the radio, select > Settings > Source > DAB, and then select Antenna 1 - Power or Antenna 2 - Power, depending on which connector the antenna is connected to (optional).
Fusion PartyBus Network
The Fusion PartyBus Network feature allows you to connect multiple compatible radios together in a network. This uses a combination of wired or wireless connections.
NOTICE: When connecting a Fusion radio to a Garmin BlueNet network or a Garmin marine network, you are limited to using Garmin and Fusion devices. It may not be possible to directly use routers, storage devices, or other third-party network devices with this radio.
TIP: When the radio is connected to a Garmin BlueNet network or a Garmin marine network, you can connect a mobile device with a WLAN access point to a connected Garmin chartplotter and operate the radio via the Fusion Audio App.
You cannot use a Wi-Fi® network when a radio is connected to a Garmin network.
You can group a compatible radio, such as the Fusion Apollo RA800 radio, with other compatible radios connected to the Fusion PartyBus network. Grouped radios can share sources available on all radios in the group and control media playback, allowing synchronized audio output on the vessel. You can quickly create, edit, or ungroup groups on compatible radios or remotes in the network as needed.
NOTICE: A zone radio, such as the Fusion Apollo SRX400, can create or join a group to control and play sources from other radios. However, it cannot share its own sources with the group.
For more information on sharing sources, see the owner's manual.
Use compatible radios and remotes, both grouped and ungrouped devices, to adjust the volume of available speaker zones for any radio in the network.
You can wirelessly connect up to eight Fusion PartyBus radios in a network.
Wired Network Considerations
When planning your network installation, follow these guidelines for all wired connections.
- This device uses Garmin BlueNet technology for wired network connections. For more information on Garmin BlueNet technology, including best practices for setting up a network with Garmin BlueNet devices and older Garmin marine network devices, see garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.
- If connecting this radio to another radio or device with a Garmin BlueNet network port, you can use Garmin BlueNet standard cables (not included).
- If connecting this radio to another device that uses older Garmin marine network cables, you should use an adapter cable to connect a Garmin marine network to a Garmin BlueNet network (010-12531-11 or 010-13094-00, not included).
- If connecting this radio to another radio or device with a standard Ethernet port, you should use an RJ45 to Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable (010-12531-02, not included) to connect a Cat5e or Cat6 cable to this radio.
- If you have multiple chartplotters that use a combination of Garmin BlueNet network and older Garmin marine network connections, you should connect this device to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or switch for optimal performance.
- For more information on Garmin BlueNet technology, see garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.
- You can use a network cable to connect the radio directly to a compatible device.
- You must use wired network switches and wired or WLAN network routers when connecting more than two compatible devices to a network.
- If you install a router in the network, it should be configured as a DHCP server by default. For more information, see the router's instructions.
- If you do not install a router and there are no DHCP servers in the network, you should configure a Fusion PartyBus radio as a DHCP server (Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a DHCP Server, page 25).
Example of a Wired Network for Direct Connections
When two devices are connected directly, the network settings do not need to be changed. For best results, one device should be configured as the DHCP server (Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a DHCP Server, page 25).
1 Fusion PartyBus Radio
2 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio or Remote Control
Example of a Wired Network with a Switch or Router
You must use wired network switches, a wired network router, or both to connect more than two devices.
If more than two of your devices use Garmin BlueNet network technology, you can connect them via a Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.
If you do not install a router and there are no DHCP servers in the network, you should configure a Fusion PartyBus radio as a DHCP server (Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a DHCP Server, page 25). If you have installed a router, you may need to configure it as a DHCP server. For more information, see the router's instructions.
1 Fusion PartyBus Radio
2 Wired network switch, wired network router, or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch
3 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio or Remote Control
WLAN Network Considerations
When planning your network, follow these guidelines for all wireless connections.
- Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. The network should be set up with network cables whenever possible. If this is not possible, many Fusion PartyBus devices are Wi-Fi compatible. You can connect them to WLAN routers or access points.
- If you install a WLAN router in the network, it should be configured as a DHCP server by default. For more information, see the WLAN router's instructions.
- If you do not use a WLAN router, you can configure this device as a WLAN access point so you can connect other devices within wireless range.
NOTICE: You should not configure this device as a WLAN access point if you have installed a router in the network, as this can lead to DHCP conflicts and poor network performance.
If you connect a Fusion PartyBus device as a WLAN CLIENT to the network, you cannot connect additional wired Fusion PartyBus devices to this device.
You can connect a smartphone to the WLAN network to operate radios in the network via the Fusion Audio App.
You can connect an Apple® device to the WLAN network to stream media to multiple radios in the network via Apple AirPlay® 2.
If you connect a Bluetooth® device to the radio, it may cause interference with some Wi-Fi connections.
Wi-Fi signals can interfere with Bluetooth device connections. Disable the radio's Wi-Fi setting if you are not using it to establish a connection to a wireless network or provide a WLAN access point.
Example of a WLAN Access Point
1 Fusion PartyBus Radio
2 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio
3 Mobile device running the Fusion Audio App
Example of a WLAN Network with a Wired Switch or Router
1 Fusion PartyBus Radio
2 Wired network switch or wired network router
3 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio or Remote Control
4 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio
5 Mobile device running the Fusion Audio App
Example of a WLAN Network with a WLAN Router or Access Point
1 Fusion PartyBus Radio
2 WLAN network router or WLAN access point
3 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio or Remote Control
4 Fusion PartyBus Zone Radio
5 Mobile device running the Fusion Audio App
Setting Up Networks
You should have a basic understanding of networks when setting up and configuring a network for Fusion PartyBus devices.
These instructions provide basic information for setting up and configuring a network and should apply in most situations. If you need to perform advanced network tasks, such as assigning static IP addresses to devices in the network or configuring advanced settings of a connected router, you may need to consult a network expert.
- Determine the mounting location of the Fusion PartyBus devices you want to connect to the network.
NOTICE: Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. When planning the network, run network cables whenever possible and avoid wireless connections. - Determine the mounting location of required network routers or switches.
- Run network cables to the mounting locations of the radios, switches, and router.
NOTICE: If you are connecting this radio only to other radios or devices with a Garmin BlueNet network port, you can use Garmin BlueNet cables instead of Cat5e or Cat6 cables. If you are connecting the device to other radios or devices with a standard RJ45 network port, you must use an RJ45 to Garmin BlueNet adapter cable (010-12531-02, not included) to connect a Cat5e or Cat6 cable to this radio. - Connect the network cables to the radios, switches, and router.
NOTICE Do not complete the radio installation yet. Test the network before installing the radios. - Turn on all devices connected to the network, including wireless devices.
- Select an option:
- If you are using a network router (wired or wireless), refer to your router's documentation for information on configuring the router as a DHCP server. If you use a router as a DHCP server, all radios in the network should retain the default configuration (DHCP client).
- If you are not using a WLAN router, you should configure a radio as a WLAN access point (Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a WLAN Access Point, page 26) if needed. If you configure a radio as a WLAN access point, that radio becomes the DHCP server, and all other radios in the network should retain the default configuration (DHCP client).
- If you are not using a network router and no radio is configured as a WLAN access point, and there are no other DHCP servers in the network, you should configure one of the radios as a DHCP server (Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a DHCP Server, page 25).
- Test the network by selecting > Groups to display a list of devices connected to the network. Select an option:
- If Fusion PartyBus devices are not available in the network, troubleshoot the network (Troubleshooting the Network, page 27).
- If all Fusion PartyBus devices are available in the network, complete the installation of all radios, if required.
Network Configuration
TIP: On any page, you can select the network status icon to open the network configuration menu.
Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a DHCP Server
If you have connected more than two network devices directly via a network switch or a WLAN access point and have not installed a router, you should configure only one Fusion PartyBus radio as a DHCP server.
NOTICE If the network includes multiple DHCP servers, all devices in the network will experience instability and poor performance.
NOTICE: If this radio is set up as a WLAN ACCESS POINT, it is configured as a DHCP server by default, and no further settings need to be changed (Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a WLAN Access Point, page 26).
- If the device is connected to the network via a network cable, select > Settings > Network > WLAN.
- If the device is connected to the network via a network cable, select Static IP > Save.
- Select Advanced > DHCP Server > DHCP Enabled > Save.
Connecting the Radio to a Garmin Network
NOTICE: When connecting the radio to a Garmin BlueNet network or a Garmin marine network, you are limited to using Garmin and Fusion devices. You cannot use routers or other third-party network devices directly with this radio.
You cannot use a Wi-Fi network to connect to a Garmin chartplotter. Likewise, you cannot use a Wi-Fi network on the radio if it is connected to a Garmin chartplotter via a wired network connection.
You can connect this radio to a Garmin BlueNet network or a Garmin marine network to display and operate it via a compatible Garmin chartplotter.
NOTICE: When a Garmin chartplotter is detected in the network, the radio automatically switches to the Garmin marine network mode, restarts, and disables all other network settings on the radio. If this does not happen automatically, reset the radio's network settings and reconnect it (Resetting Network Settings, page 26). If this still does not happen automatically, restore the radio's factory settings and reconnect it.
This radio is compatible with both Garmin BlueNet devices and Garmin marine network devices. You can connect the radio to either network type. However, if you have multiple radios, all should be connected to one network type.
NOTICE: If a combination of Garmin marine network and Garmin BlueNet networks exists on the vessel, connected via a Garmin BlueNet bridge, all radios should be connected to the Garmin BlueNet network for optimal performance.
For more information on Garmin BlueNet technology, including best practices for setting up a network with both Garmin BlueNet devices and Garmin marine network devices, see garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.
TIP: When the radio is connected to a Garmin network, you can connect a mobile device with a WLAN access point to a connected Garmin chartplotter and operate the radio via the Fusion Audio App.
- Determine the best device in the Garmin BlueNet network or Garmin marine network to connect the radio to.
- Select an option:
- To connect the radio to a Garmin BlueNet device, use a Garmin BlueNet cable (not included).
- To connect the radio to a Garmin marine network device, use an adapter cable from the Garmin marine network to the Garmin BlueNet network (010-12531-11 or 010-13094-00; not included).
Setting Up the Fusion PartyBus Device as a WLAN Access Point
To wirelessly connect additional Fusion PartyBus devices or smartphones to a Fusion PartyBus device, you must configure one device as a WLAN access point. This is not required if you have installed a WLAN router or another WLAN access point in the network.
NOTICE You should not configure this device as a WLAN access point if you have installed a router in the network. This could lead to DHCP conflicts and poor network performance.
For more detailed configuration instructions, see the owner's manual.
- Select > Settings > Network > WLAN ACCESS POINT.
- Select Use Defaults and wait for the device to save the network settings.
NOTICE: After the default settings are saved, scroll to the end of the Network menu to view the default SSID assigned to the access point. - Select > Settings > Network > Advanced > WI-FI AP SETTINGS > Password and enter a password for the WLAN access point.
Connecting the Fusion PartyBus Device to a WLAN Access Point
You can connect this device to a WLAN access point on a router or a compatible Fusion PartyBus device on the network. This device can be connected via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if supported by the access point. This device can be connected via Apple Accessory Configuration (WAC) using a supported Apple device.
- Select > Settings > Network > WLAN CLIENT > SSID. A list of WLAN access points in range is displayed.
- Select the Fusion PartyBus WLAN access point.
- If necessary, select the Password option, enter the password, and select ✓.
- Select Save.
NOTICE: After connecting the radio to a WLAN access point, you cannot use the wired network connection.
Resetting Network Settings
You can reset all network settings for this radio to the factory default settings.
- Select > Settings.
- Select Network > Advanced > Reset > Yes.
Advanced Network Configuration
You can perform advanced network tasks on a Fusion PartyBus device, such as defining DHCP ranges and setting static IP addresses. For more information, see the owner's manual.
NOTICE: If the radio is connected to a Garmin marine network via Ethernet and configured as a DHCP client, it automatically detects the Garmin marine network and establishes a connection.
Network Troubleshooting
If Fusion Apollo devices are not displayed or cannot be connected in the network, perform these steps.
- Ensure all Fusion Apollo radios, remotes, network switches, routers, and WLAN access points are connected to the network and powered on.
- Ensure that wireless Fusion Apollo devices are connected to a WLAN router or WLAN access point in the network.
NOTICE: Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. You should connect devices to the network using a network cable whenever possible. - Ensure that only one device (either a radio or a router) is configured as a DHCP server. If a Garmin chartplotter is connected via a wired Garmin BlueNet or Garmin marine network connection, that device serves as the DHCP server for the network, and no connected radio should be configured as a DHCP server.
- Change the channel on the router or WLAN access point to test for and eliminate interference. Interference may occur if many WLAN access points are in close proximity. Disconnect Bluetooth devices to test for and eliminate interference. If you connect a Bluetooth device to a radio configured as a WLAN access point or client, wireless performance may be limited.
- If you have configured static IP addresses, ensure that each device has a unique IP address, that the first three octets of the IP addresses match, and that the subnet masks on all devices are identical.
- If you have made configuration changes that may have caused network problems, reset all network settings to factory defaults.
- If you have connected the Fusion Apollo device to a Garmin chartplotter via a wired Garmin or Garmin BlueNet marine network connection, the device's network settings should automatically change to Garmin marine network. If the network settings do not change as expected, reset the device's network settings (Resetting Network Settings, page 26).
Technical Data
General
- Weight: 750 g (26.5 oz)
- Water Resistance: IEC 60529 IPX7 (front of radio only, and only when properly installed); IEC 60529 IPX2 (rear of radio; when properly installed)
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
- Input Voltage: 10.8 to 32 V DC
- Current Draw (maximum): 25 A
- Current Draw (mute): Less than 900 mA
- Current Draw (off): Less than 350 mA
- Fuse: 25 A mini-blade fuse
- NMEA 2000 LEN at 9 V DC: 2 (100 mA)
- Bluetooth Wireless Range: Up to 10 m (30 ft)
- ANT® Wireless Range: Up to 3 m (10 ft)
- Frequencies/Protocols: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz at +19.49 dBm (max); Bluetooth 2.4 GHz at +15.11 dBm (max); ANT 2.4 GHz at 3.22 dBm (max)
- Safety Distance from Compass: 40 cm (15.75 inches)
Integrated Class-D Amplifier
- Output Power (Music) per Channel: 4 x 80 W max at 4 Ohm
- Total Peak Output Power: 320 W
- Output Power per Channel¹: 4 x 40 W (RMS), less than 1% THD+N, 4 Ohm (CTA-2006-D)
- Line Output Level (max.): 5.6 V (Peak-to-Peak)
- AUX Input Level (typical): 1 V RMS (typical), 2 V RMS (max)
¹The radio may limit output power to prevent amplifier overheating and maintain audio levels.
Tuner Frequencies
| Tuner | Europe and Australasia | USA | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Frequency Range | 87.5 to 108 MHz | 87.5 to 107.9 MHz | 76 to 95 MHz |
| FM Tuning Step | 50 kHz | 200 kHz | 50 kHz |
| AM Frequency Range | 522 to 1620 kHz | 530 to 1710 kHz | 522 to 1620 kHz |
| AM Tuning Step | 9 kHz | 10 kHz | 9 kHz |
| DAB Frequency | 174 to 240 MHz (Band III) | Not available | Not available |
Radio Dimensions Drawings
Side Dimensions
1 20.4 mm (0.8 in)
2 99 mm (3.9 in)
3 50 mm (1.97 in)
Top Dimensions
1 164 mm (6.5 in)
2 20.4 mm (0.8 in)
3 10 mm (0.39 in)
4 192 mm (7.56 in)
Software Updates
Software updates and information for your device can be found at support.garmin.com.
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DocumentDocumentReferences
Garmin Customer Support
Technical Reference for Garmin BlueNet Network Technology Installation Instructions - Technical Reference for Garmin BlueNet Network Technology
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