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Garmin FUSION APOLLO RV-RA770 Installation Instructions Manual

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APOLLO
RV-RA770
™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings and cautions could result in personal injury, damage to the vehicle, or poor
product performance.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
This device must be installed according to these instructions.
Disconnect the vehicle's power supply before beginning to install this product.
Before applying power to this product, make sure it has been correctly grounded according to these
instructions.
CAUTION
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Do not use the stereo as a template when drilling the mounting holes because this may damage the glass
display and void the warranty. You must only use the included template to correctly drill the mounting holes.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation. If you experience difficulty during
the installation, contact Fusion
Product Support.
®
What's In the Box
• Mounting gasket
• Four 8-gauge, self-tapping screws
• Two screw covers
• Power and speaker wiring harness
• Dust cover
August 2022
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  • Page 1 APOLLO RV-RA770 ™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these warnings and cautions could result in personal injury, damage to the vehicle, or poor product performance. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

  • Page 2: Tools Needed

    Tools Needed • Phillips screwdriver • Electric drill • Drill bit (size varies based on surface material and screws used) • Rotary cutting tool or jigsaw • Silicone-based marine sealant (optional) Mounting Considerations • You must mount the stereo on a flat surface that provides open airflow around the rear of the stereo for heat ventilation.

  • Page 3: Connection Considerations

    3 Cut the mounting surface along the inside of the dashed line on the template. 4 Ensure the mounting holes on the stereo line up with the pilot holes on the template. 5 Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface and screw type, drill the pilot holes. 6 Remove the template from the mounting surface.

  • Page 4: Port Identification

    Port Identification Item Description ANTENNA Connects the stereo to a typical AM/FM antenna. Connects the stereo to a Garmin Controller Area Network (Garmin CAN) (System Wiring ® Diagram, page 14). NMEA 2000 Connects to an NRX series remote control directly (Configuring an Optional Wired NRX Remote Control, page 15).

  • Page 5: Wiring Harness Wire And Connector Identification

    Wiring Harness Wire and Connector Identification...
  • Page 6 Bare Wire Color Wire or RCA Connector or RCA Label Notes Function Name Ground (-) Black Connects to the power source (Power Connection, page 7). Power (+) Yellow Connects to the power source (Power Connection, page 7). Ignition Connects to the power source (Power Connection, page 7).

  • Page 7: Power Connection

    Bare Wire Color Wire or RCA Connector or RCA Label Notes Function Name Provides output to an external amplifier, and is associated Zone 4 line out (left) ZONE 4 with the volume control for zone 4. Zone 4 line out (right) ZONE 4 SUB Each subwoofer cable provides a single mono output to a Zone 4 subwoofer out...
  • Page 8 Connecting to Power Without Using an Ignition Switch This method of connection is used most often on larger vehicles and on vehicles with multiple networked stereos and other devices. For these installations, a faster startup time is typically less critical, and it is more effective to use the breaker or a dedicated switch on the electrical panel to turn off the stereo and ensure that no unexpected power drain occurs.
  • Page 9 3 Install all of the necessary fuses on the red and yellow wires. 4 Connect the wiring harness to the stereo. When the circuit breaker or manual switch is closed, the stereo is always on. You can use the power button on the stereo or a connected device or remote control to place the stereo in a low-power standby mode if needed.
  • Page 10 Connecting to Power Through an Ignition Switch This method of connection is used most often in vehicles where power to the engines is toggled often. For these installations, a quick standby and faster startup time is desired so that music can be stopped and begin playing again as quickly as possible after restarting the engine.

  • Page 11: Speaker Zones

    2 Route all wires to the stereo wiring harness, the ignition or ACC switch, the circuit breaker, and the power source as necessary. Do not connect the wiring harness to the stereo until after you have made all of the bare wire connections. 3 Install all of the necessary fuses on the red and yellow wires.
  • Page 12 Single-Zone System Wiring Example Speakers Water-tight connection Speaker System Wiring Using a Line Out This diagram illustrates a system installation with an external amplifier and subwoofer connected to zone 2 on the stereo using a line out. You can connect an amplifier and subwoofer to any or all of the available zones on the stereo.
  • Page 13 Zone 1 speakers Water-tight connection Zone 2 speakers Amplifier-on signal wire You must connect this wire to each amplifier connected to a zone line out. A connected amplifier must use the same ground (-) as the stereo for this signal wire to function correctly.

  • Page 14: System Wiring Diagram

    System Wiring Diagram The Apollo RV-RA770 device uses NMEA 2000 cables and hardware to connect with other devices using a ® Garmin Controller Area Network (Garmin CAN).
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 Fusion PartyBus stereo Wired network switch or wired network router Fusion PartyBus zone stereo or remote control Wireless Networking Considerations When you are planning your network, observe the following considerations for all wireless connections. • Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. You should plan your network to use network cables, but if it is not possible, many Fusion PartyBus devices are Wi‑Fi compatible.
  • Page 18 Wireless Access Point Example Fusion PartyBus stereo Fusion PartyBus zone stereo Smartphone using the Fusion-Link app Wireless Network Example with a Wired Switch or Router...
  • Page 19 Fusion PartyBus stereo Wired network switch or wired network router Fusion PartyBus zone stereo or remote control Fusion PartyBus zone stereo Smartphone using the Fusion-Link app. Wireless Network Example with a Wireless Router or Access Point Fusion PartyBus stereo Wireless network router or wireless access point Fusion PartyBus zone stereo or remote control Fusion PartyBus zone stereo Smartphone using the Fusion-Link app...

  • Page 20: Constructing A Network

    Constructing a Network You should have a basic understanding of networking when building a network for Fusion PartyBus devices. These instructions guide you through the basics of building and configuring a network, and should apply to most situations. If you need to perform advanced networking tasks, such as assigning static IP addresses to devices on the network or configuring advanced settings on a connected router, you may need to consult a networking professional.
  • Page 21 Configuring the Stereo for use with a Garmin Marine Network You can connect this stereo to a Garmin Marine Network in order to view and control the stereo using a compatible Garmin chartplotter. NOTE: When you configure the stereo for use with a Garmin Marine Network, you are limited to using only Garmin and Fusion devices.

  • Page 22: 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 23 Stereo Information Specifications General Weight 750 g (26.5 oz.) IEC 60529 IPX7 (front of stereo only, when properly Water resistance installed) Operating temperature range From 0 to 50°C (from 32 to 122°F) Storage temperature range From -20 to 70°C (from -4 to 158°F) Input voltage From 10.8 to 16 Vdc Current (max.)

  • Page 24: Stereo Dimension Drawings

    Stereo Dimension Drawings Side Dimensions 20.4 mm (0.8 in.) 99 mm (3.9 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) Top Dimensions 164 mm (6.5 in.) 20.4 mm (0.8 in.) 10 mm (0.39 in.) 192 mm (7.56 in.) Software Updates Go to support.garmin.com to find software updates and information for your device. © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...
  • Page 25 Garmin ® , ANT ® , Fusion ® , and the Fusion logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Apollo , Fusion-Link , and ™ ™ Fusion PartyBus ™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
  • Page 26 © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries support.garmin.com...

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