Miccus MHRTX-20 Operator's manual

Miccus® Home RTX 2.0
Long Range Wireless Audio
TransmierorReceiver
Model No.: MHRTX-20

Quick Start Guide:
1. Aachtheantenna:On the back of the Home RTX 2.0, remove
the white cover and aach the antenna. Turn clockwise unl
slightly snug. Posion the antenna upright.
2. Connecttheaudio:Connect the appropriate included cable
(Opcal/TOSLINK or RCA to 3.5mm) to the appropriate audio
input (TX mode only) or output (RX mode only) on the back of
the RTX 2.0.
3. Poweron/o:Connect the micro end of the USB cable to the
RTX 2.0 and the other end to any USB port or 5v/500mA USB
power supply; the Home RTX 2.0 will automacally power on.
If powered o, the Home RTX 2.0 can be powered back on by
holding the mul-funcon buon for 5 seconds unl the LED
indicators power on.
4. Pairing:
1. Set the selector switch to TX (transmit mode), or RX (receive
mode)
2. Place your Bluetooth® receiving or transming device into
pairing mode.
3. Place the Home RTX 2.0 into pairing mode by pressing the
mul-funcon buon for 3 seconds unl a unl a channel (CH)
blue light begins ashing rapidly. This indicates pairing mode.
4. Once paired the CH LED light will change to either solid blue or
blink twice every 5 seconds if connected in aptX Low Latency.
Note: if your phone or tablet requires a passkey use: 0000
CH1 or CH2 LED Funcon
Rapidly Flashing Blue Pairing mode
Solid Blue Connected with SBC or aptX
codecs (slight delay)
2 blue blinks every 5 seconds Connected with aptX Low
Latency codec (no delay)
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AbouttheMiccus®HomeRTX2.0
The Miccus® Home RTX 2.0 is the world’s rst dual link long range
wireless transmier or receiver featuring Bluetooth® v4.2 and two
simultaneous aptX Low Latency audio streams. Use as either a
Bluetooth® receiver or transmier and add Bluetooth® technology
to your exisng television or stereo equipment. The Home RTX 2.0
supports dual link pairing; which means two devices can be paired at
the same me. The Home RTX 2.0 also features opcal audio pass
thru. Use the same audio source and daisy chain two or more Home
RTX 2.0’s together; double or even triple the number of low latency
audio streams available for use. Avoid the use of an opcal splier
box; use the digital audio pass thru of the Home RTX 2.0 to send
television audio to both the RTX 2.0 and your soundbar.
What’sintheBox?
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A. Miccus® Home RTX 2.0
B. Dipole Antenna
C. Opcal/TOSLINK digital
audio cable
D. 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male
Audio Cable
E. Micro USB charging cable
F. USB Power Supply
G. User Manual

System Requirements
The Miccus® Home RTX 2.0 transmits or receives high quality stereo
audio paired with any compable A2DP Bluetooth® prole transming
or receiving device.
Transmit Mode (TX): Use the RTX 2.0 with any device capable of
Receiving a Bluetooth® wireless audio signal (A2DP), including
Bluetooth® enabled headphones, speakers or adapters such as the
Miccus® Home RTX 2.0, Swivel Jack RTX, Home RTX Mini, and SR-71
Stealth Headphones.
ReceiveMode(RX): Use the RTX 2.0 with any device capable of
Transming a Bluetooth® wireless audio signal (A2DP). Such capable
devices include phones, tablets, and adapters such as the Miccus®
① Antenna
② CH1 Indicator (blue)
③ CH2 indicator (blue)
④ Opcal Indicator
⑤ 3.5mm Indicator
⑥ 3.5mm audio output
⑦ Opcal audio output (TOSLINK)
⑧ Antenna Connector
⑨ USB
⑩ Opcal audio input (TOSLINK)
⑪ 3.5mm audio input
⑫ RX/TX Mode
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GengAquainted
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❽
❾ ❿ ⓫ ⓬
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Home RTX, Home RTX Mini, Mini-jack TX4, and Mini-jack RTX.
Bluetooth®CodecSupport: The Miccus® Home RTX 2.0 provides support
for four common Bluetooth® audio codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low
Latency. The Home RTX 2.0 will automacally pair at the highest quality
common codec that both devices support.
UsewithTV:aptXLowLatencycodec
aptX Low Latency codec requires that both the transmier and receiver
support aptX Low Latency. If you use the RTX 2.0 with Bluetooth
headphones that do not support aptX Low Latency, the 2.0 will default
to the standard aptX or SBC codec. If TV or video audio is your primary
use, consider purchasing Bluetooth headphones that support aptX Low
Latency like the Miccus Stealth SR-71 Headphones.
When paired with two sets of aptX Low Latency headphones, the Home
RTX 2.0 will stream in aptX Low Latency to BOTH headphones, unlike
other adapters that drop the aptx LL codec in dual link mode.
OtherEndBluetoothDevice Audio Latency
aptX Low Latency 38ms (+ or – 5ms)
aptX 70ms (+ or – 10ms)
SBC 220ms (+ or – 50ms)
LEDIndicatorLightGuide
The Home RTX 2.0 communicates with you via LED indicator lights.
Following is a brief descripon of what each means. Refer to this guide
as needed while reading the manual and working with your new RTX 2.0.
LIGHT FUNCTION
LED solid blue CH 1/CH 2 pair acve
LED blinks blue rapidly Pairing mode

LIGHT FUNCTION
LED solid green Opcal or 3.5mm acve
CH 1 and CH 2 blue LED o
or blinking slowly Standby Mode (no pairing detected)
LED solid blue Connected with either the SBC or
aptX codecs
LED blue stays on with 2
blinks every 5 seconds Connected with the aptX Low Latency codec
DetailedInstruconsforUse
Aachtheantenna
On the back of the Home RTX 2.0, remove the white cover and aach the
antenna. Turn clockwise unl slightly snug. Posion the antenna upright.
Connect Power Cable
The RTX 2.0 is powered only by micro USB power; there is no baery
to charge.
Connect the micro end of the included USB power cable to the RTX 2.0’s
micro USB jack; connect the other end to the compable USB power
supply unit (5V/500mA), computer, or television USB port.
For opmal performance, always use the provided USB cable which
features a ferrite core to help eliminate radio frequency interference
during operaon. While any USB charger that is rated at an output of
5V@500MA or higher is compable, you may experience buzzing or
less signal range while using another USB cable.
The USB power cable only supplies power, it does not connect audio.
Connect Audio Cable
To connect the RTX 2.0 to other audio devices to receive or transmit
audio, Miccus has included 2 audio cable opons to select from
dependent on your audio needs. You will only need 1 audio cable to
connect the audio.
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a) TOSLINK digital opcal cable
b) 3.5mm (mini-plug) male to 3.5mm (mini-plug) male cable
Note: If your TV or stereo system requires a dierent cable, please
contact Miccus Customer Support and we may be able to help you:
[email protected], 616-604-4449.
To transmit in TX (transmit) mode, the RTX 2.0 must be connected to an
audio source with audio to transmit such as a TV, stereo, computer,
tablet, or phone etc.
1. Determine which cable is needed by your audio source (your TV,
stereo, etc.)
2. Connect the appropriate cable to the auxiliary output on your
audio source (your TV, stereo, etc.)
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the back of the RTX 2.0
“From TV” label, either TOSLINK / opcal to the “Opcal In” or
3.5mm to the “3.5mm In.”
To receive in RX (receive) mode, the RTX 2.0 must be connected to a
stereo or powered speaker system to receive audio on.
1. Determine which cable is needed by your stereo or powered
speaker system’s auxiliary input: either TOSLINK/opcal or
3.5mm.
2. Connect the appropriate cable to the auxiliary input on your
stereo or powered system
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the back of the RTX 2.0
“To Speaker” label, TOSLINK/opcal to the “Opcal Out” or
3.5mm to the “3.5mm Out.”
PowerOn/O
There are three ways to power on the RTX 2.0:
1. Connect the RTX 2.0 to USB power and it will automacally
power on
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2. If already connected to USB power and powered o, press and hold
the power buon for 5 seconds unl the indicator lights come on
3. If o, switching the RTX 2.0 between TX and RX modes will
automacally power it on
To power o the RTX 2.0: press the mul-funcon buon for
approximately 6 seconds unl the 2.0 powers down.
Pairing
The pairing process creates a Bluetooth bridge between a Bluetooth
transmier and a Bluetooth receiver. The versale Home RTX 2.0 can
funcon as either a Bluetooth transmier OR receiver. The pairing
process should take no more than 5-10 minutes.
For quicker, easier pairing:
• Verify the RTX 2.0 has power and audio connecons completed
(see above)
• Make sure the RTX 2.0 and your Bluetooth® device are physically
located near each other during the pairing process, no more than
3 apart.
• Make sure any previously paired devices, Bluetooth headphones,
speakers, adaptors are turned o so the Home RTX 2.0 is ready to
look for a NEW device to pair to.
• Please follow the below steps in a mely manner, without
interrupons for best results.
Transmit Mode (TX):
1. Locate the RX/TX switch on the back right of the Home RTX 2.0.
Select TX mode by pressing the buon into the “In” posion.
2. Verify that the audio cable is connected in the “From TV” label on
the back of the RTX 2.0, either the 3.5mm audio input or the
TOSLINK/opcal audio input.
3. Power on and start the pairing mode on your receiving device, i.e.
Bluetooth enabled headphones, speaker or other compable A2DP
Bluetooth® prole device.
4. Power on the RTX 2.0. There are three ways to power on the
Home RTX 2.0: 1) connect the RTX 2.0 to USB power, 2) If already
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connected to USB power and powered o, press and hold the
power buon for 5 seconds unl the indicator lights come on, 3) In
the o posion, switch the RTX 2.0 between TX and RX mode.
5. Start the pairing mode on the RTX 2.0: press and hold the
mul-funcon/power buon for 3 seconds unl the CH 1 light
begins ashing rapidly.
6. WAIT for the devices to connect. This may take up to 30 seconds.
7. Once paired, the Home RTX 2.0 CH 1 indicator light will change to
either solid blue or blink twice every 5 seconds if in Low Latency
codec.
8. To begin streaming music wirelessly, simply press the play buon
on your audio source, adjust the volume as needed and enjoy!
9. If you want to pair to a second device, follow these steps:
1. Pair your rst Bluetooth receiving device (headphones or
speakers) to the Home RTX 2.0. (steps 1-8 above)
2. Start the pairing mode on the RTX 2.0 by pressing the
mul-funcon buon for 3 seconds unl the CH 2 light begins
ashing rapidly.
3. Wait for the devices to connect. This may take up to 30 seconds.
4. When the second set is paired, both CH 1 and 2 lights will light
either solid or will blink twice every 5 seconds indicang aptX
Low Latency codec.
Pairing Mode (RX):
To make the pairing process easier in RX mode, Miccus has added
friendly voice prompts to communicate the status. From your speaker or
headphones, throughout pairing and use you will hear:
• Power On – Home RTX 2.0 has been turned on
• Pairing – Home RTX 2.0 is looking for a device to pair to
• Connected – Your devices are connected and ready to use
• Disconnected – Your devices are no longer connected or paired
• Power O – RTX 2.0 is o
1. Locate the RX/TX switch on the back right of the Home RTX 2.0.
Select RX mode by pressing and releasing the switch to the “Out”
posion.
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2. Verify that the appropriate audio cable is connected in the “To
Speaker” label on the back of the RTX 2.0, either the 3.5mm audio
input or the TOSLINK/opcal audio input.
3. Power on the Home RTX 2.0. There are three ways to power on the
Home RTX 2.0: 1) connect the RTX 2.0 to USB power, 2) If already
connected to USB power and powered o, press and hold the
power buon for 5 seconds unl the indicator lights come on,
3) If powered o, switch between TX and RX mode
4. Start the pairing mode on the RTX 2.0: press the mul-funcon
buon for 3 seconds unl the CH 1 light begins ashing rapidly.
You will hear a voicing announcing “Pairing.”
5. Open the Bluetooth menu on your phone, tablet or other
compable A2DP Bluetooth® prole device and select the Miccus
Home RTX 2.0. If your tablet or cell phone requires a passkey, use
“0000.”
6. WAIT for the devices to connect. This may take up to 30 seconds.
7. Once paired, you will hear a voice announcing “Connected” and
the Home RTX 2.0 CH1 indicator light will change to either solid
blue or blink twice every 5 seconds if in Low Latency mode.
8. To begin streaming wireless audio, simply press play on your audio
source, adjust the volume to preference, and enjoy!
9. If you want to pair to a second device, follow these steps:
1. Pair your rst phone or tablet to the Home RTX 2.0 (steps 1-8
above)
2. Start the pairing mode on the RTX 2.0 by pressing the
mul-funcon buon for 3 seconds unl the CH 2 light begins
ashing rapidly
3. Open the Bluetooth menu on your phone, tablet or other
compable A2DP Bluetooth® prole device and select the
Miccus Home RTX 2.0. If your tablet or phone requires a
passkey, use “0000.”
4. Wait for the devices to connect. This may take up to 30
seconds.
5. When the second set is paired, both CH 1 and 2 lights will light
either solid or will blink twice every 5 seconds indicang aptX
Low Latency codec.
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Note: In RX (receive mode) two phones or tablets can be simultaneously
paired with the Home RTX 2.0, but only 1 device at a me can stream
audio to the Home RTX 2.0. Shi the audio freely between devices by
pausing the audio on one and pressing play on the other.
Reconnecon
Now that the Home RTX 2.0 is paired, if le powered on or if powered
back on, the Home RTX 2.0 will automacally reconnect to the last
paired device when within range. In Receive mode, you will hear a voice
announce “Connected” to conrm the connecon.
Factory Reset
If for any reason the Home RTX 2.0 is not working as expected, perform a
factory reset to clear the memory and restore the default sengs.
1. Power o the RTX 2.0 by pressing the mul-funcon buon for
roughly 6 seconds unl the lights turn o.
2. Press and hold the mul-funcon buon for roughly 10 seconds.
The RTX 2.0 will power back on and then power o again.
3. Release the buon once this cycle is complete and the RTX 2.0 is
powered o.
4. Power the RTX 2.0 back on again. The Ch1 light will be blinking fast
indicang you have reset the device.
5. Pair again for use.
FAQandTroubleshoong
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Miccus Home RTX 2.0
does not turn on
1. Check the USB power connecon
2. Make sure to press and hold the
power buon for 5 seconds.
Audio breaks up or
wireless range is
too low
1. Make sure the antenna is aached
securely and posioned correctly.
2. Move the Miccus Home RTX 2.0 away
from other 2.4 GHz equipment such
as Wi-Fi routers and microwaves.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
No sound/audio
output
1. Check the cables to make sure they
are connected to the correct jacks.
2. Press play on your music source.
3. Check to make sure your volume is
set to a listenable level.
Can’t control Volume 1. By design the Miccus Home RTX 2.0 is
a passive transmier or receiver and
has no volume control. User volume
level must be adjusted via the input
and/or output sources connected to
the Miccus Home RTX 2.0.
Stac or noise in
the audio
1. Make sure to use the supplied USB
adapter as television, stereo, or PC
USB ports can introduce noise into
the signal. The Home RTX 2.0 ships
with a USB cable featuring a ferrite
core to help eliminate potenal RF
(radio frequency) interference.
2. Move the Miccus Home RTX 2.0 away
from any ampliers or powered
speakers.
3. Make sure the Miccus Home RTX 2.0
is cabled to the correct line level input
or output on your stereo receiver.
4. Dual link pairing: your rst receiving
device may experience an audio
interrupon / noise while your 2nd
receiving device is connecng. This
is due to audio buering. It may take
roughly 30 seconds for audio to
stream as normal.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
Can’t pair my device
with the Home
RTX 2.0
1. Make sure the Miccus Home RTX 2.0
and the device you’re pairing with
are right next to each other.
2. Make sure all other Bluetooth
compable receiving or transming
devices you’re not trying to pair
with are either powered o or
Bluetooth disabled.
3. Make sure both devices are in
pairing mode. LED equipped devices
will typically ash fast when in
pairing mode and ash slow when
connected.
Can’t pair my device
with the Home
RTX 2.0
4. Make sure your device is compable
with the wireless A2DP Bluetooth
stereo audio prole.
Can’t dual link pair
my devices to the
Miccus Home RTX 2.0
1. When the standard Dual-Link Pairing
procedure won’t connect more than
one device, follow standard pairing
steps 1-6 to pair both receiving or
transming devices individually
then power down the Miccus Home
RTX 2.0 and your second device.
Next, power on both receiving or
transming devices again then place
the Miccus Home RTX 2.0 into
pairing mode again. Wait for both
devices to reconnect. Both CH1 and
CH2 indicator lights will light solid
when reconnected.
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Care and Maintenance
• To keep from damaging the Miccus® Home RTX 2.0’s internal circuit,
avoid exposure to liquid, moisture and humidity.
• Extreme temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices.
• Don’t use abrasive cleaning solvents to clean the Miccus® Home
RTX 2.0.
• Do not dispose of the Miccus® Home RTX 2.0 in re as it will result
in an explosion.
• Avoid contact with sharp objects. They may scratch or damage the
Miccus® Home RTX 2.0.
• Do not drop: dropping the Miccus® Home RTX 2.0 can damage the
internal circuit.
Care and Maintenance
• Bluetooth v4.2
• Supports both the A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth® proles
• Audio Codec Support: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
• Opcal Audio Support: PCM, LPCM @ 48KHz
• Operang Range: Up to 160 (50 meters) line of sight
• Operang Frequency: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
• USB Power: DC 5V @500mA or higher
• Size: 4.37 x 2.5 Inches Weight: 3.0 oz
Support
Further details and answers to common quesons are found at
hp://www.miccus.com/help.asp
If your queson is not answered via the support page, feel free to email
us at [email protected]; please include a product name in your email
subject line. For live technical assistance please call 1 [phone]
Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm EST.
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FCCInformaon
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon is subject
to the following two condions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received;
including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
FederalCommunicaonsCommission(FCC)Statement:
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful
interference in a residenal installaon. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful interference to
radio communicaons. However: there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television recepon, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modicaons to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to
operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standard: FOR
HOME OR OFFICE USE. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiaon
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device
and its antenna(s) must not be co-lated or in conjuncon with any other
antenna or transmier.
© 2018 Miccus, Inc. All rights reserved. Bluetooth® is a trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG and used under license. The apX® and aptX Low
Latency® mark and logo are trademarks of Qualcomm or one of its
group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdicons.
Made in China to Miccus specicaons.
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