Garmin Fusion APOLLO RV-RA770 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 APOLLO RV-RA770 ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2021–2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to support.garmin.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Android Device....11 Controlling Music Playback on a Getting Started......... 1 Connected Apple Device....... 12 Stereo Controls........1 USB Source Settings......12 Playback Controls....... 2 Gesture Screen........ 4 Radio..........12 Entering Text........4 Setting the Tuner Region......
  • Page 4 Update Options........32 Grouped Stereo Functions....23 Grouped Stereo Source Additional Stereo Control Options...33 Considerations........23 Connecting to a Garmin Watch.... 33 Group Synchronization......24 Connecting to an ARX70 Remote Enabling Group Synchronization..24 Control........... 33 Fusion-Link Wireless Remote Control General Settings......
  • Page 5 Updating the Software Using the Fusion Link App......... 36 Troubleshooting........36 The stereo does not respond to key presses..........36 My Bluetooth audio is interrupted by short breaks........36 The stereo does not display all song information from my Bluetooth source..........36 Network Troubleshooting....
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Stereo Controls • Turn to adjust the volume. • When adjusting the volume, press to switch between zones. •...
  • Page 8: Playback Controls

    Playback Controls The on-screen playback controls may change depending on the source selected. NOTE: After about fifteen seconds, the playback controls are hidden by the gesture screen feature. You can swipe down on the screen to view the playback controls (Gesture Screen, page 4).
  • Page 9 Press to pause media playback. • Press to play media or resume media playback. • DAB source: ◦ Press to scan for DAB stations. ◦ Press and hold to save the current station as a preset. • Press to skip to the previous track, when using an applicable source. •...
  • Page 10: Gesture Screen

    Gesture Screen After about fifteen seconds, a screen appears showing media information and album art only. You can use the touchscreen to interact with this screen. • You can swipe left or right to change the track or preset. • You can touch the screen for about one second to pause playback or mute the audio, depending on the source.
  • Page 11: Status Icons

    Status Icons You can touch a status icon to open the relevant screen. Opens the volume screen. Opens the PRESET screen. Opens the network settings. NOTE: You cannot access the network settings if this stereo is part of a group. Naming the Device You should provide a unique name for this device so you can easily identify it when viewing devices on the Fusion PartyBus network.
  • Page 12: Audio Control

    Audio Control Adjusting the Volume Using this stereo, you can control the volume of any zone on any stereo connected to the Fusion PartyBus network. 1 Turn the dial to adjust the volume for the home zone on the stereo. 2 If necessary, press the dial to switch between zones.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Gain For An Auxiliary Device

    Adjusting the Gain for an Auxiliary Device You can adjust the gain for a connected auxiliary device to achieve a volume level similar to that of other media sources. You can adjust the gain in 1 dB increments. You can also adjust the gain for digital sources using an optical audio connection.
  • Page 14: Media Player Connection

    NOTICE It is the user's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and ordinances associated with the use of this device. Garmin ® is not responsible for any fines, penalties, or damages that you may incur for failing to abide by any such laws and ordinances.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Compatible Bluetooth Device

    Connecting a Compatible Bluetooth Device You can play media from a compatible Bluetooth device using the Bluetooth wireless connection. You can control the music playback with the media app on a Bluetooth device or using the Fusion-Link remote control app (Fusion-Link Wireless Remote Control App, page 33).
  • Page 16: Bluetooth Source Menu And Settings

    Bluetooth Source Menu and Settings With the BLUETOOTH source selected, select > BLUETOOTH. NOTE: The options in this menu vary based on the connected device. CONNECTIONS > DISCOVERABLE: Allows the stereo to be visible to Bluetooth devices. You can turn off this setting to prevent possible interruption to audio after pairing a Bluetooth device to the stereo.
  • Page 17: Usb Device Compatibility

    USB Device Compatibility You can use a USB flash drive or the USB cable included with your media player to connect a media player or mobile device to the USB port. The stereo is compatible with iAP2 Apple devices such as the iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone XR, iPhone X, ®...
  • Page 18: Controlling Music Playback On A Connected Apple Device

    Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Apple Device 1 Connect a compatible iAP2 Apple device to the stereo using USB. 2 Select the iPod source on the stereo. 3 Launch a music application on the connected Apple device, and begin playback. You can use the music application on the Apple device or you can use the stereo controls to browse the music library and to select, play, pause, and skip tracks.
  • Page 19: Changing The Radio Station

    Changing the Radio Station 1 Select an applicable source, such as FM. 2 Select repeatedly to move through the tuning modes, and select an option: • Select AUTO to scan and stop on the next available station. • Select MANUAL to select a station manually. •...
  • Page 20: Connecting A Upnp Device

    Connecting a UPnP Device You must connect your stereo to a network to play media from a UPnP device, such as a NAS device. 1 Connect your UPnP device to the same network as the stereo, referring to the instructions provided with your UPnP device and router if necessary.
  • Page 21: Activating A Siriusxm Subscription

    Activating a SiriusXM Subscription 1 With the SiriusXM source selected, tune to channel 1. You should be able to hear the preview channel. If not, check the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna installation and connections, and try again. 2 Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID. 3 Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow subscribe in the United States.
  • Page 22: Adding Teams For Game Alerts

    Adding Teams for Game Alerts You can set alerts for sports teams so that when a game featuring a saved team begins to play on any sports channel, you can quickly tune to that channel. NOTE: A Game Alert is different than a SportsFlash alert.
  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping A Tunemix Collection

    Starting and Stopping a TuneMix Collection Before you can start playing a TuneMix collection, you must create one (Creating and Customizing a TuneMix Collection, page 17). The TuneMix feature enables you to mix your favorite music channels to create a custom listening experience. 1 Select >...
  • Page 24: Changing Sportsflash Team Priority

    Changing SportsFlash Team Priority If more than one team for which you have set up SportsFlash alerts are playing at the same time, you can adjust the team priority to hear SportsFlash alerts from your preferred team first. 1 Select >...
  • Page 25: Changing The Parental Control Passcode

    Changing the Parental Control Passcode 1 With the SiriusXM source selected, select > SiriusXM > PARENTAL > UNLOCK. 2 Enter the passcode. 3 Select > SiriusXM > PARENTAL > CHANGE PIN. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. SiriusXM Troubleshooting Advisory Description Resolutions •...
  • Page 26: Clearing Siriusxm Data

    Clearing SiriusXM Data You can clear all entered SiriusXM user information, such as favorite teams and alerts. Use the FACTORY RESET option in the settings menu to reset the stereo (Update Options, page 32). NOTE: The factory reset setting resets all data in the stereo, including AM and FM presets, zone settings, etc. in addition to clearing all SiriusXM user information.
  • Page 27: Selecting A Dab Station From A Category

    Selecting a DAB Station from a Category 1 Select the DAB source. 2 If necessary, select to scan for local DAB stations. 3 Select > DAB > BROWSE > CATEGORIES. 4 Select a category from the list. 5 Select a station from the list. Presets You can save your favorite AM stations and FM stations as presets for easy access.
  • Page 28: Fusion Partybus Networking

    Fusion PartyBus Networking The Fusion PartyBus networking feature allows you to connect multiple compatible stereos together on a network, using a combination of wired or wireless connections. You can group a compatible stereo, such as the Apollo RV-RA770 stereo, with other compatible stereos connected to the network.
  • Page 29: Grouped Stereo Functions

    Grouped Stereo Functions After you create a group of stereos, additional functions and options are available to all stereos in the group. • After you create a group, all of the stereos in the group share the same synchronized display. •...
  • Page 30: Group Synchronization

    Group Synchronization By default, groups you create are not maintained when you turn off stereos in the group. If you turn off a single stereo added to the group, it leaves the group. If you turn off the primary stereo in the group, the group is dissolved.
  • Page 31: General Settings

    General Settings NOTE: When the stereo is in a group, you cannot change the settings on that stereo. Select > SETTINGS. NOTE: When a check box is filled, the option is on. When the check box is clear, the option is off. DEVICE NAME: Sets a name for this device.
  • Page 32: Synchronizing The Source And Zone Volume Levels

    Synchronizing the Source and Zone Volume Levels You can synchronize the volume levels on one or all zones with some source devices, such as a Bluetooth, AirPlay, or UPnP source. 1 Select > SETTINGS. 2 Select ZONE > PHONE VOLUME SYNC. 3 Select a zone or ALL.
  • Page 33: Linking Zones

    Linking Zones You can link zones 1 and 2 to keep the volume levels synchronized. Adjusting the volume of either of the linked zones affects both zones. 1 Select > SETTINGS. 2 Select ZONE > ZONE 2 > LINK TO ZONE 1. NOTE: After zones 1 and 2 are linked, you cannot adjust the volume of each zone individually.
  • Page 34: Power Options

    When enabled, the device turns on much faster when you turn on the ignition or press NRX POWER: Turns on or off the power the stereo provides to optional NRX series wired remote controls not on a Garmin Controller Area Network (Configuring an Optional Wired NRX Remote Control, page 34).
  • Page 35: Network Settings

    Network Settings TIP: You can select the network status icon from any screen to open the network configuration menu. Select > SETTINGS > NETWORK. WI-FI OFF: Turns off all Wi‑Fi wireless functions. WI-FI CLIENT: Configures the stereo as the wireless client, allowing it to wirelessly connect to other devices. WI-FI ACCESS POINT: Configures the stereo as the wireless access point (Setting the Fusion PartyBus Device as a Wireless Access Point,...
  • Page 36: Setting The Fusion Partybus Device As A Wireless Access Point

    Setting the Fusion PartyBus Device as a Wireless Access Point Before you can connect additional Fusion PartyBus devices or smartphones to a Fusion PartyBus device wirelessly, you must configure one device as a wireless access point. This is not necessary if you installed a wireless router or other wireless access point on the network.
  • Page 37: Advanced Network Configuration

    (Setting a Static IP Address, page 32). GARMIN MARINE NETWORK: Allows the device to be used on a Garmin Marine Network so it can be viewed and controlled by connected Garmin multi-function displays (Configuring the Stereo for use with a Garmin Marine Network, page 31).
  • Page 38: Setting A Static Ip Address

    Setting a Static IP Address If the stereo is configured as a DHCP server, it is automatically assigned the IP address of 192.168.0.1. You can change this IP address. If the stereo is a client on the network and you do not want the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address to the stereo, you can set a static IP address.
  • Page 39: Additional Stereo Control Options

    Additional Stereo Control Options Connecting to a Garmin Watch For more information about the watch, see the watch manual at garmin.com/manuals. 1 Following the instructions in the watch manual, install the Fusion-Link Lite app from the Connect IQ store ™...
  • Page 40: Fusion-Link™ Network Technology

    2 Select an option: • If you connected both your stereo and your optional wired remote to a Garmin CAN bus, make sure the NRX POWER option is not selected. This enables the optional remote to receive power from the Garmin CAN bus.
  • Page 41: Appendix

    • You can program only newer versions of software on the device. 1 Go to the page for your device on support.garmin.com, and download the update file. 2 Extract the contents of the .zip file to the root of your USB storage device.
  • Page 42: Updating The Software Using The Fusion Link App

    Updating the Software Using the Fusion Link App You must connect the Fusion-Link app to the network using a wireless router or wireless access point to update the software. You cannot update the software using a Bluetooth connection. NOTE: If the stereo you want to update is in a group, you must remove it from the group (Leaving a Group, page 22).
  • Page 43: Network Troubleshooting

    Network Troubleshooting If you cannot see or connect to Fusion PartyBus devices on the network, perform these steps. • Verify that all Fusion PartyBus devices, network switches, routers, and wireless access points are connected to the network and turned on. •...
  • Page 44: The Stereo Is Not Finding My Connected Apple Device

    Go to apple.com for more information. • Contact your Fusion dealer or go to support.garmin.com. My Apple AirPlay audio is interrupted by short breaks • Make sure the Apple device is not covered or obstructed. • Make sure the Apple device has a good connection to the same Wi‑Fi network as the stereo.
  • Page 45: Stereo Dimension Drawings

    On-board, Class D Amplifier Output music power per channel 4 x 70 W max. 2 ohm Total output peak power 280 W max. 4 x 43 W RMS at 14.4 Vdc input, 2 ohm, 10% THD Output power per channel 4 x 26 W RMS at 14.4 Vdc input, 4 ohm, 10% THD Line output level (max.) 5.5 V (peak to peak) Aux input level (typical)
  • Page 46: Top Dimensions

    Top Dimensions 164 mm (6.5 in.) 20.4 mm (0.8 in.) 10 mm (0.39 in.) 192 mm (7.56 in.) Appendix...
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