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700 SERIES Manual MARINE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MS-IP700 True Marine Entertainment System for iPod MS-AV700 True Marine DVD Entertainment System...
As with all products with a chrome finish exposed to the harsh marine environment, a little care will help preserve the finish and prevent corrosion. FUSION recommends that you clean any salt water and/ or salt residue from the stereo with a damp cloth soaked in fresh water.
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All FUSION True Marine Products are backed by a 3 Year Limited Consumer Warranty and by registering your product you can be assured that if the unexpected occurs we’ll have your details and be ready to help.
USER INTERFACE AND CONTROLS COnTROL PAnEL LAYOUT BUTTOn DESCRIPTIOn PRIMARY SOURCE MS-IP700 MS-AV700 Menu Tuner Auxiliary iPod source Rewind Play/Pause Forward Power Mute Clock Brightness...
ROTARY ENCODER AND MENU KEY Although the controls of the 700 Series are designed to be intuitive to use, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the operation of the Encoder and Menu key before using the unit. ROTARY EnCODER OPERATIOn The Encoder can be used in three ways to control the operation of the 700 Series: Rotary Encoder turn Encoder press Encoder press and hold down for at least one second MEnU KEY OPERATIOn You can use the Menu key to open or to exit from menus: Press the Menu key to open a menu.
USInG THE ROTARY EnCODER AnD MEnU KEY You can use the Rotary Encoder and Menu key to adjust levels, access menus and open control screens. Adjusting levels Use the Encoder and Menu key to adjust levels on the 700 Series. For example, to adjust the volume level: Turn Encoder Turn Encoder to Menu exit. See “Menu to open the adjust the level. Key Operation” on Volume screen Press Encoder to page 6.
Opening Control Screens Use the Encoder to open the Sub Level and Tone control screens to adjust levels: Press and Turn Encoder to adjust hold Encoder level. Press Encoder to for at least 1 move highlight. second GETTING STARTED POWERInG THE UnIT On OR OFF When you power on the 700 Series it will automatically start playing music from the most recently selected input source.
Both models are also SiriusXM-Ready (USA only) requires optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. For further details of setting up SiriusXM options see “SiriusXM Satellite Radio” on page 49. When you select one of these sources, the 700 Series displays a source screen, similar to the AM source screen shown in Figure 1 below. The title bar always shows the current time and source name.
To adjust the volume level: 1. Turn the Encoder. • The Volume screen is displayed with the Current Zone Selection Highlighted (remembered from previous use). • The volume is adjusted in the highlighted Zone (or Zones) only. 2. If required, press the Encoder to highlight the next Zone to adjust its volume level. While the Volume screen is displayed, each press of the Encoder will highlight available Zones in the following order: Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 All Zones 3. When finished, press the Menu key (or leave to time out) to save the current volume level and exit. MUTInG OUTPUT To mute and unmute the volume: • Press the Mute key to mute the audio output. The Mute icon is displayed...
ADJUSTInG SUB-WOOFER LEVEL AnD TOnE Use the Sub level and Tone screens to set the sub-woofer levels and tone. Sub-woofer level can be adjusted for each Zone individually, but tone adjustments affect all Zones. Menu key Encoder To set sub-woofer levels or tone: 1. Press and hold down the Encoder for at least one second. The Sub level screen is displayed.
4. Turn the Encoder to left or right to adjust the Bass level, if required. 5. Press the Encoder to highlight each tone control, and adjust as required. When you press the Encoder on the Treble tone control, the Sub level screen is displayed again. 6. Press any key to exit DISPLAYInG THE CLOCK Use the Clock key to display the current time. If the time is incorrect, see “Clock Setting” on page 48. Note: The current time is also displayed in the title bar of each input source screen.
SETTInG AnD CLEARInG THE ALARM Use alarm mode to turn on the 700 Series at a pre-defined time. When the alarm is activated, your 700 Series will play the last selected input source at the volume level in use when the unit was turned off. Menu key Encoder To set the alarm:...
ADJUSTInG SCREEn BRIGHTnESS Note: LCD and button backlight brightness can be linked to the ambient lighting level. For further details, see “Installing the 700 Series” on page 33. Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display screen: 1. Press the Brightness key. The Brightness screen is displayed. 2. Turn the Rotary Encoder to adjust the brightness setting.
TUNER LISTEnInG TO THE TUnER To select one of the available tuner bands: • Press the Tuner key to select input from each of the following in turn: AM, FM, VHF or SiriusXM-Ready (USA only) requires optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. The applicable input source screen is displayed for each band. Tuner TUnER SOURCE SCREEnS AM/FM/VHF...
SiriusXM An example of the SiriusXM input source screen is shown in Figure 3 below. Figure 3 – Example SiriusXM input source screen TUnInG METHODS You can use three methods to tune the 700 Series: manual, automatic and preset. Encoder Menu key Play / Rewind...
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Tuning Applies When tuning with this method… Method to… Manual All bands • Press the Forward or Backward key to step through the range of frequencies or channels one at a time. • Press and hold down the key for rapid scanning of frequencies or channels. Manual SiriusXM • Press the Forward or Backward key to step through all channels one at a time. Category SiriusXM • Press the Play / Pause, Forward or Backward key to step through the channels in the selected category. • Only available when a category is selected in the Category menu item.
ADDInG AnD REMOVInG PRESETS The 700 Series allows you to set up your favorite AM/FM stations, VHF or SiriusXM channels as presets for easy recall. Note: Up to 15 presets can be stored for each radio band. Encoder Menu key Play / Rewind Fast Tuner Pause Forward To add a new preset: Do one of the following. 1. Tune the 700 Series to the required frequency or channel.
SETTInG UP VHF Note: A marine FM antenna is required for VHF reception, DO NOT connect to a VHF splitter. Minimizing background noise Use the Squelch feature to reduce background noise on VHF input. Select a VHF channel, and then adjust the squelch control while there is nothing being transmitted on the channel. To set the squelch level: 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Squelch. 3. Turn the Encoder to adjust the squelch level: • Increase the squelch level until the background noise is muted. • Reduce the squelch level if the audio transmission is not heard. 4. Press any key to exit Turning scan mode on Scan mode allows the 700 Series to scan through preset VHF channels, looking for active channels.
iPod PLAYInG COnTEnT Before you can use your iPod as an input source you must first connect the device to the 700 Series. For further details, see “Preparing for iPod or USB Input” on page 43. To listen to input from your iPod: MS-IP700 • Press the iPod key. The iPod input source screen is displayed.
COnTROLLInG iPod PLAYBACK Selecting tracks from a playlist There can be thousands of tracks stored on an iPod, so you need to select the tracks you wish to play from one of the groupings available (such as Playlists, Artists, Albums). For example, to select tracks by artist: Press Turn Rotary Menu Turn Rotary Encoder to scroll the Menu key...
Controlling Playback You can control iPod playback with the Play / Pause, Forward and Rewind keys. The selected track starts playing automatically. If you want to: Use: Notes: Play / Pause a • Press the key to pause the current track. The track pause icon ( ) is displayed top right in the input source screen. • Press the key again to resume play. The play ( ) icon is displayed in the input source screen. Play / Pause Skip to next • Press the key to skip to the start of the track next track. Forward • Press the key to skip to the start of the current track.
Searching If your iPod contains more than 100 artists, songs or albums, you can use FUSION Alpha Search Technology (FAST) to quickly navigate by letter or number. Use this option to control when to display the FAST menu. • Off. The song/album list is displayed but not the FAST menu.
Subtitles • Off. Subtitles are not displayed when the iPod is playing video • Subtitles. Subtitles are displayed • Closed caption. Provides additional information about the track (if available) Album artwork • Display album artwork if available • Do not display album artwork USB FLASH DRIVE LISTEnInG TO YOUR MUSIC Before you can use the USB flash drive as an input source you must first insert the device into the 700 Series.
USB SOURCE SCREEn An example of a typical USB flash drive input source screen is shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 5 – Example USB flash drive source screen Play status indicator Current time Current track details Playback mode indicator: Shuffle Repeat Current track...
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Controlling playback You can control playback with the Play / Pause, Forward and Rewind keys. The selected track starts playing automatically. If you want to: Use: Notes: Play / Pause a • Press the key to pause the current track. The track pause icon ( ) is displayed top right in the input source screen. • Press the key again to resume play. The play ( ) icon is displayed in the input source screen. Play / Pause Skip • Press the key to skip to the start of the next track. Forward • Press the key to skip to the start of the current track. • Press the key twice to skip to the start of the previous track.
CHAnGInG USB FLASH DRIVE SETTInGS Press Rotary Press Turn Rotary Menu exit. See Encoder to change Menu key Encoder to “Menu Key the settings as highlight Repeat Operation” on described below. or Shuffle. page 6. To change a highlighted setting in the USB settings menu: 1. Press the Encoder to toggle the value on or off.
AUXILIARY INPUT LISTEnInG TO AUXILIARY InPUT The 700 Series can accept audio input from a TV, games console, portable player, computer, DVD player or any compatible device. To listen to input from an alternate auxiliary device: • Press the Auxiliary key: • On the first press: MS-IP700: the USB input source Storage screen is displayed.
You can control one or more FUSION-Link capable stereo units from a single location on the boat with the touch of a button. FUSION-Link operates over existing industry standard networks including Ethernet, NMEA2000 and WiFi.
For further connection details, see www.fusionelectronics.com WIRED REMOTE The 700 Series Marine Stereo can be controlled by MS-NRX200 wired remote controls installed in the various audio Zones throughout the vessel. There are different cable requirements depending on whether the 700 Series and remote controls are connected to an existing NMEA2000 bus or in a FUSION-only installation. NMEA-2000 bus installation FUSION’s MS-NRX200 wired remote controls can connect to the NMEA 2000 bus, removing the need to wire back to the stereo unit. The communication is both ways, as FUSION’s MS-NRX200 remote can repeat NMEA data like depth, speed and wind direction on the remote’s screen.
InFRARED (IR) REMOTE MS-AV700 model only You can use the IR remote to navigate through most functions in all sources The following keys work the same way as the matching Head unit keys in all sources. Power On / Off Mute all sound Play / Pause Display clock Skip back Skip forward The following keys work the same way in all sources. Change source Volume Up / Down...
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The following keys work for DVD / iPod / USB sources only. Random / Shuffle Cycle through repeat options DVD source selected. When the DVD source is selected, use the following keys to control specific features. Open a menu in the TV display. Display on the TV display which CD track, DVD chapter and title you are currently watching or listening to.
CONNECTIONS DESCRIPTIOn COLOUR Battery +12VDC Yellow Accessory +12V switched Negative Ground Black Remote Amplifier Enable ouput Blue/White Dim input [12VDC active] Orange Telemute input [GND active] Brown Note: All +12V wiring MUST be fused at the power source end of your cable, with a 15 A fuse. When the red “Accessory +12V switched” wire is not required in your installation, it MUST be connected together with the Yellow “Battery +12V” wire at the MS-700 head unit wiring loom.
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ETHERnET COnnECTIOn For connection to a DHCP Ethernet Router for communication with FUSION-Link capable devices. SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO (For use in USA only) Connect to SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (not included) ZOnE COnnECTIOnS Zone 1 White = Speaker Left Positive White / Black = Speaker Left Negative Grey = Speaker Right Positive Grey / Black = Speaker Right Negative Zone 2 Green = Speaker Left Positive Green / Black = Speaker Left Negative Purple = Speaker Right Positive Purple / Black = Speaker Right Negative Note: Speaker connection (2 Ohm Stereo minimum). 2 pairs of 4 Ohm speakers per channel can be connected in parallel to achieve 2 Ohm configuration Zone 1 Line Out (Red wire) Low level output...
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REMOTE CONTROL (NMEA2000) USB CONNECTION (MS-AV700 ONLY) (USB storage device or FUSION dock) SiriusXM ETHERNET CONNECTION ANTENNA L (white) ZONE 1 R (RED) SUB (ORANGE) L (white) WHITE LEFT ZONE 2 R (RED) WHITE/BLACK ZONE 1 SUB (ORANGE) GREY L (white)
SETTING UP THE 700 SERIES ZOnES Zone 1 and 2 are powered by the on board Class-D amplifier. External amplifiers are required to utilize the 4 line outputs and 4 subwoofer outputs. You can pre-set the balance, volume limit, sub-woofer level and name for each of the four Zones available on the 700 Series. If required, you can also: • Enable or disable Zones 2, 3 and 4 (Zone 1 is always enabled). • Enable or disable volume control (Zones 3 and 4 only). • Link Zones 1 and 2. • Disable the internal amplifiers for Zones 1 and 2. For example, if external amplifiers are used for Zones 1 and 2 the internal amplifiers can be disabled to reduce power consumption.
Important: If a Zone is disabled, you cannot change any of the following settings for that Zone. Volume control Zones 3 and 4 can have volume control disabled. You should disable volume control for a Zone that has its volume controlled from another amplifier or Head unit. If volume control is: • Enabled: turning the Encoder will change line level output for the selected Zone only.
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Volume limit This feature is useful to limit the volume level to prevent excessive noise levels in specific Zones. To specify the volume limit for the selected Zone: a. Select the Volume Limit menu item. b. Turn the Encoder to adjust the volume limit for the selected Zone. c. Press any key to exit Sub-woofer level External amplifiers are required to add up to 4 subwoofers to the system A single screen is used to set the sub-woofer level for all Zones.
To enter the name for the selected Zone: a. Select the Name menu item. The current Zone name is displayed with the first character highlighted. b. If required, press the Forward (or Backward) key to highlight the character you wish to change. c. Turn the Encoder to display the required value for the highlighted character. d. Press the Encoder to accept the displayed value and move to the next character. e. Repeat Steps b–d until you have worked through all the characters you wish to change.
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MS-IP700 model Note: If you select iPod or USB input without first inserting the device, the message “Not connected” is displayed on the screen. Before inserting iPod To avoid damage and ensure safe operation, please read the following information before using your iPod. • Please ensure iPod dock connector is clean, dry and free from damage.
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2. Insert your USB flash drive onto the USB socket or insert your iPod in its sleeve (see iPod compatibility sheet supplied separately) ). Make sure that the device is firmly pushed onto the connector socket. 3. Close the control panel door firmly. 4. Select input from the device, as required. MS-AV700 model To connect your iPod, you will need: • Portable media device dock (MS-DKIPUSB), or • Apple Sync Cable.
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To connect your iPod or USB flash drive to the 700 Series via a MS-DKIPUSB dock: 1. Press the door catch and open the door of the dock. Portable media device dock (MS-DKIPUSB) 2. Insert your USB flash drive into the USB connector or insert your iPod in its correct sleeve.
Supported iPod sleeves Full details of included iPod sleeves are printed on a separate card included in the box with the 700 Series. PREPARInG FOR AUXILIARY InPUT Auxiliary Rewind Fast Forward Connecting auxiliary device Connect the auxiliary device to the AUX IN cable (White and Red RCA sockets) at the rear of the 700 Series. Adjusting Auxiliary input level Many different types of auxiliary device (TV, DVD, Game Console, Media player) can be connected to the 700 Series, and these devices will have either a line output or headphone output jack.
Recommended settings are listed below: AUX Device AUX gain setting (dB) Portable media player with headphone output -9dB to -6dB CD/DVD player with line output -6dB Portable media player with line output Game console with line output Older audio/visual equipment with line output (for example: 6dB to 9dB VHS or cassette deck) Note: When using the headphone output of a portable device, it may be...
5. If required, press the Encoder to move to the AM/PM field (displayed in 12 hour clock mode only. See Step 7 below). Turn the Encoder to change the AM/PM setting. 6. Press the Encoder to save the time and exit (the time out feature does not operate here). 7. If you want to use the 24 hour clock display (13:09 rather than 1:09 pm, for example), make sure the 24 hour checkbox is selected ( ). See Steps 2–3 below. 8. Press the Menu key (or leave to time out) to save the current setting and exit. To select 12 or 24 hour clock display mode: 1.
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SiriusXM menu options Press the Menu key to display the SiriusXM menu that provides access to various control options. Read on to learn more about using the Channels, Category and Parental options. Channels You can use the Channels menu item to access a specific channel either through All channels or via a specific category. To select a channel: 1.
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Special icons When you select a channel in the channels list you may see two different icons at the right hand side of the list. • The padlock icon means the channel is locked or considered mature content. If you select this channel you will be asked to unlock parent mode, if it is not already unlocked. • The green arrow icon means the channel has been setup to be skipped when using the Forward and Backward keys in the Sirius Source Screen. However, you can always access a skipped...
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• To disable the Category tuning method, press the Encoder to select All channels. The SiriusXM Source Screen is displayed with the Tuning mode indicated set to ‘Manual’. 4. Press the Menu key to exit the current menu or press and hold the Menu key to close the menu completely. Parental mode Parental mode provides a way of preventing access channels marked by SiriusXM as “Mature” or “Locked”. You must enter a 4-digit access code to...
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3. Enter the old (current) access code by turning the Encoder to change the highlighted digit, then press the Encoder to select the next digit. When you have entered all four digits correctly, you will be prompted to enter the new access code. 4. Enter the new access code by turning the Encoder to change the highlighted digit, then press the Encoder to select the next digit. When you have entered all four digits correctly, you will be prompted to enter the new access code for a second time. 5. Press the Menu key (or leave to time out) to save the new code and exit.
2. (if required) turn and then press the Encoder to select Parental > Unlock. Enter your access code. 3. Select the Lock/Unlock menu item. 4. Turn the Encoder to highlight a channel then press the Encoder to lock ( ) or unlock ( ) the channel, as required. 5. Press the Menu key (or leave to time out) to exit. Channel Skipping Channel skipping gives the user the ability to set a channel to be skipped / missed while navigating via the Forward and Back key in the SiriusXM Source Screen.
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To change the sub filter setting: 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Rotary Encoder to select Settings > Sub filter. 3. Turn the Rotary Encoder to select the required filter frequency. 4. Press the Rotary Encoder to save the setting and exit. 5. Press any key to exit Key sound The 700 Series makes a short beeping sound when any key is pressed. This feature can be turned on or off, as required.
Tel mute Use this option to control which action is taken when the 700 Series is connected to a cellphone hands-free kit. To change the Tel mute setting: 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Settings > Tel mute. 3. Turn the Encoder to select the required option: • Mute.
Sources Use this option to turn the AM or VHF tuner source on or off, if required. This is useful if you only listen to FM and do not wish to step through AM and VHF when selecting a tuner source. To enable or disable the AM of VHF tuner sources: 1. Press the Menu key. 2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select the Settings > Sources. 3. If required, press the Encoder to enable the AM source ( ) or disable the AM source ( ). 4. If required, turn the Encoder to select VHF then, press the Encoder to enable the VHF source ( ) or disable the VHF source ( ). 5. Press any key to exit. Factory Reset The factory reset function will return all settings in the 700 Series to the factory default value.
FUSION recommends that you clean any salt water and/or salt my 700 Series residue from the front panel with a damp cloth soaked in fresh water.
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For more information about your subscription: Updated’ • Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions • Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349 Problem Solution iPod Why does my FUSION If you are experiencing software lock-ups or your unit freezes: Head unit keep locking • Reset the Head unit by pressing the reset button inside up when connected to the face plate.
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• Reset the iPod/iPhone (see the user manual for your Apple product) and also reset the Head unit (see FUSION user manual). If you are still unable to connect: • Contact your FUSION dealer or contact FUSION via the tech email on the FUSION website. Problem Solution Wireless Remote App for iPad and iPhone My FUSION- The first thing to check is that you are connected to the correct Link Wireless wireless network for the 700 series.Once you have confirmed this...
SPECIFICA TIONS FCC compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. General specifications Operating voltage ........10.2–16 VDC negative ground Fuse rating .............15 amp DVD player Laser power ..........Class I...
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................................ 6 ethernet support on 700 Series ..........................30 FAST menu search feature on iPod ........................23 FUSION-Link control system ............................29 gain value, adjusting for auxiliary input ......................... 47 infrared (IR) remote control ............................31 installing the 700 Series ..............................33...