Page 2 - RECORD YOUR PRODUCT DETAILS HERE:; MODEL NUMBER
2 2 Version 1.0 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Do not attempt to open the unit’s chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts or adjustments inside.If exposed to direct sunlight or operated for extended periods, metal surfaces may become hot. Take care when handling. USING iPod This unit has been tested with...
Page 4 - SOURCE; Key; FORWARD; USER INTERFACE AND CONTROLS; KEY NAMES
4 4 Key Name MENU POWER ROTARY ENCODER SOURCE Key Name MUTE BACKWARD PLAY / PAUSE FORWARD USER INTERFACE AND CONTROLS KEY NAMES CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT 29 LICENSING Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. © Copyright 2011 ...
Page 5 - ROTARY ENCODER OPERATION; • Press the Menu key; ROTARY ENCODER AND MENU KEY
28 28 General specifications Operating voltage 10.2–16 VDC negative ground Fuse rating 7.5 amp Power output Maximum 40 W x 2 Pre-output voltage 3.0 VRMS TUNING RANGEEurope and Australasia FM radio frequency range 87.5–108 MHz.Frequency step 100 kHz AM radio frequency range 522–1620 MHz. Frequency st...
Page 7 - RA50 ACCESSORIES; Settings; POWERING THE UNIT ON OR OFF; GETTING STARTED; Power; • When the unit is on, momentarily press the Power key to power
26 26 RA50 ACCESSORIES Cable for iPod - 1.5m (Part # MS-IP15L3) Connects your iPod to your RA50 Marine Stereo, enabling full control and navigation of your iPod from the RA50. iPod EXTERNAL DOCK (Part # MS-IPDOCKG2) Connect this external iPod dock to the RA50 Marine Stereo to provide the additional ...
Page 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Should the RA50 unit become unresponsive:; Press; Tuning; iPod TROUBLESHOOTING; APPENDICES; ADJUSTING TONE; To change the bass or treble level:; ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
24 24 Volume limit Use this option to set the maximum output volume level that can be selected by users. To maximum volume limit: 1. Press the Menu key.2. Turn and then press the Encoder to select Settings > Volume limit.3. Turn the Encoder to set the require volume level.4. Press the Menu key (o...
Page 10 - TUNER
10 10 TUNER SOURCE SCREENS AM/FM An example of a typical tuner input source screen is shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 2 – Example source screen (AM input selected) LISTENING TO THE TUNER To select one of the available tuner bands: Press the Input source key ( ) to select input from each of the follo...
Page 11 - PREPARING FOR IPOD INPUT; Connecting your iPod; ADVANCED SETTINGS; Language; SETTING UP THE RA50; TUNING METHODS; To tune to a required frequency, channel or preset:; Encoder
22 22 PREPARING FOR IPOD INPUT This section describes how to prepare for iPod input.When using your iPod: • Always remove your iPod from the unit when not in use and do not leave in your vessel. This helps reduce risk of theft or damage as vessel cabins can reach extreme temperatures. • Do not remov...
Page 12 - or; saved” is displayed briefly.; To remove one or more presets:; Select; Figure 8 – RA50 cable connection diagram; RA50 CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM
12 12 ADDING AND REMOVING PRESETS The RA50 allows you to set up your favorite AM/FM stations as presets for easy recall. Note: Up to 15 presets can be stored for each radio band. When you are using the tuner, the Play / Pause, Forward, Backward, and Menu keys provide special options to allow you to ...
Page 13 - iPod
20 20 CABLES Description (colour) Power +12VDC (Yellow)Negative ground (Black)Remote amplifier turn on (Blue)Dim +12V switched (Orange) Dim Connect to vessel lighting system to dim LCD and button illumination when vessel lights are turned on. Aux input Connect an Auxiliary source to the left and rig...
Page 14 - CONTROLLING IPOD PLAYBACK; Selecting tracks from a playlist; INSTALLATION WARNING; Aerial connection
14 14 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: Controlling Playba...
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18 18 Caution! These images are not to scale. Dimensions are shown in millimeters (mm) and inches (”). Figure 7 – Cutting size diagram for installing the RA50 unit (not to scale) A 1:1 scale mounting diagram is provided in the box and available online for download. MOUNTING CUT OUT DIAGRAM 55.0 (2-3...
Page 16 - LISTENING TO AUXILIARY INPUT; Note; An adaptor cable may be required.; To listen to input from an auxiliary device:; AUXILIARY SOURCE SCREEN; Figure 4 – Example of auxiliary input source screen; AUXILIARY INPUT; MOUNTING THE UNIT; INSTALLING THE RA50; Figure 5 – Locating the RA50 unit into the mounting panel
16 16 LISTENING TO AUXILIARY INPUT The RA50 can accept audio from devices with an audio output such as an MP3 player, TV, games console, computer or DVD player. Note : An adaptor cable may be required. The Left and Right AUX input RCA cable is located at the rear of the unit. To listen to input from...