Rocket Fish RF-WHP01 User manual

Digital Wireless Stereo
Headphones
Casque d’écoute stéréo numérique
sans fil
Auriculares estéreo digitales
inalámbricos
RF-WHP01/02
User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario
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Rocketfish RF-WHP01/RF-WHP02
Digital Wireless Stereo
Headphones
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 3
Safety information .......................................................... 4
Features .............................................................................. 6
Setting up your system ...............................................12
Using your system.........................................................17
Maintaining your system............................................23
Troubleshooting ............................................................23
Specifications..................................................................24
Legal notices ...................................................................25
One-year Limited Warranty .......................................27
Français ..................................................29
Español...................................................59
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality Rocketfish digital
wireless stereo headphones. This system represents the state of the
art in 2.4 GHz wireless headphone design that gives you complete
freedom while enjoying your music or movie without any limitations
of headphone cables.
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The system has a line of sight transmission range of up to 98 feet
(WHP02) or 65 feet (WHP01) as well as a strong immunity to external
interference and static. With an energizing docking station, your
headphones can be easily recharged when they are not in use. This
allows your headphones to be fully charged and always ready
whenever you need them.
The system can be used with your TV, CD player, DVD player,
home-theater system, or computer.
This User Guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the
best performance from your digital wireless stereo headphones.
Read this User Guide carefully before installing your system, and then
keep it handy for quick reference.
Safety information
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
This lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove screws, covers, or
the cabinet. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock
Do Not Open
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• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart and
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
• The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol are
provided on the supplied AC adapter.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects
filled with liquids should not be placed on the apparatus.
• The AC plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device.
The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.
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• Batteries (battery pack and batteries installed) should not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.
• Do not place any conductive material in the cradle to avoid short circuits
involving the charging pins.
Features
• 2.4 GHz digital wireless stereo headphones
• Transmits high quality audio over a radio frequency communication link
• Hidden antennas
• Strong immunity to external interference
• Low power consumption with 15 hours (WHP02) or 8 hours (WHP01) of
continuous operating time
Package contents
Examine the contents of the box for your digital wireless stereo
headphones. The box should contain:
Headphones Docking station AC Adapter Rechargeable
batteries (2)
Microphone
holder (WHP02) Microphone (WHP02) Audio cable(s) User guide
(WHP01 & WHP02)
(WHP02)
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Headphones back
Item Description
1 Self-adjustable headband
2 Swiveling hinge for angle adjustment (on the left and
right ear pieces)
3 Power On/Off switch (on left earpiece)
1
2
3
2
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Headphones front and side
Docking station front
Item Description
1 Manual connect button (on the left earpiece)
2 Charging contacts (on the left earpiece)
3 Power indicator (on the left earpiece)
4 Volume +/- button (on the right earpiece)
Item Description
1Powerindicator
2Connectindicator
3 Charging indicator
4
3
2
1
1
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Docking station back (WHP01)
Docking station back (WHP02)
Item Description
1 Manual connect button
2 Volume control knob
3DCINjack
4 AUX Input jacks
5AUXOutputjacks
Item Description
1 Manual connect button
2DCINjack
3 AUX Input jacks
1CONNECT
RL
AUX INPUT
RL
AUX OUTPUT
DC IN
5V
VOL
2
345
1
345
2
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Docking station top (WHP01)
4AUXOutputjacks
5 MIC Input jack
Item
1 Headphone cradles
2Chargingpins
3 Power On/Off switch
Item Description
2
1
3
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Docking station top (WHP02)
Item Description
1 Headphone cradles
2 Charging pins
3 Off/Surround/Voice Enhance switch
4 Power Off/AUX IN/MIC IN switch
2
4
3
1
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Setting up your system
Caution: To prevent damage to your system, make sure all components are turned
off before making the connections.
Connecting the system to an A/V receiver with an external
amplifier
Note: Before you listen to the system after all connections are set up, turn off the
amplifier to stop sound from coming out of the amplifier speakers.
Amplifier
A/V Receiver
Docking station
Headphones
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To connect the docking station to your A/V receiver (such as CD or DVD player):
• Using the supplied A/V cable, connect the A/V receiver audio output
jacks to the docking station AUX INPUT jacks. Make sure that you
connect the same colors of jacks together (the white to the white and
the red to the red).
OR
CONNECT
RL
AUX INPUT
R
L
AUXOUTPUT
DCIN
5V
VOL
AUDIO OUTPUT
LR
Docking station
back panel
A/V receiver audio
output jacks
White
White Red
Red
Supplied audio cable
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Note: In case your A/V receiver has only a PHONES or LINE OUT jack, connect the two
supplied audio cables together for use (WHP02 only).
To connect the docking station to your amplifier:
• Using the supplied A/V cable, connect the amplifier audio input jacks to
the docking station AUX OUTPUT jacks. Make sure that you connect the
same colors of jacks together (the white to the white and the red to the
red).
Docking station
back panel
PHONES (or LINE OUT)
A/V receiver jack
(WHP02 only)
Black
White Red
Audio cable (supplied)
White Red
White Red
Audio cable (supplied)
CONNECT
R
L
AUX INPUT
RL
AUXOUTPUT
DCIN
5V
VOL
AUDIO INPUT
LR
R
L
White Red
White Red
Docking station
back panel
Supplied audio cable
Amplifier audio
input jacks
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Connecting the system to an A/V receiver with an internal
amplifier
To connect the docking station to your A/V receiver (such as DVD home theater):
• Follow the same steps as “Connecting the system to an A/V receiver with
an external amplifier” on page 12.
Connecting the microphone (WHP02 only)
This microphone is designed for those who suffer from poor hearing
and would enjoy watching TV with other family members or friends,
even if the television does not have audio out jacks.
A/V Receiver
Docking station
Headphones
TV
Docking station
Headphones
Microphone
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Caution: Before making the connections, adjust the volume of your television and
headphones to the minimum level to avoid damage to your hearing.
To attach the microphone to your television:
1Bend and fix the microphone boom into the holder.
2Remove the protective slip covering the double-side tape on the
microphone holder.
3Stick the holder onto your TV set where the microphone head is close to
the TV speaker.
To connect the microphone to your docking station:
• Connect the microphone plug to the docking station MIC INPUT jack.
Head
Boom
Holder
Docking station
back panel
Microphone
Holder
Attach to the
television
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Connecting the AC adapter to the docking station
Caution: To avoid risk of fire, and to prevent damage, only use the AC adapter
supplied with your digital wireless stereo headphones. Make sure that power supply
outlet matches the AC adapter’s 120V before making the connection.
To connect the AC adapter to your docking station:
1Connect the AC adapter connector to the docking station DC IN jack.
2Connect the AC adapter plug to a wall outlet.
Caution: Plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet only after all other connections are
completed.
Using your system
Installing or replacing headphone batteries
The headphones are powered by two AA rechargeable batteries. One
battery is housed in the left earpiece and one battery is housed in the
right earpiece.
Notes:
• Do not install non-rechargeable batteries.
• Make sure that all batteries are installed correctly.
CONNECT
RL
AUX INPUT
RL
AUXOUTPUT
DCIN
5V
VOL
DC IN
5V
Docking station
back panel
Connect to wall
outlet
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To install batteries in the headphones:
1Unlock and remove the cushions from the left and right ear pieces.
2Insert one AA rechargeable battery into the left and one AA
rechargeable battery into the right battery compartment. Make sure to
align the + and - symbols inside the battery compartments.
3Put the left and right cushions back into place.
Charging the headphones
Note: Before using the wireless headphones for the first time, make sure the batteries
are fully charged for at least 16 hours. This will guarantee a longer operating lifetime
of the batteries.
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To charge the headphones:
• Place the headphones onto the docking station cradles, and make sure
the headphone charging contacts and the docking station charging pins
make contact.
• The docking station charging indicator glows red to indicate the
headphones are charging.
• When the headphones are fully charged (which takes approximately
five hours), the docking station charging indicator turns green.
Note: It can take about five hours to charge the batteries. The batteries will last up to
15 hours (WHP02) or 8 hours (WHP01) with continuous use.
Note: The headphones can be charged whenever the docking station and
headphone power slide switches are set to on or off.
Establishing a link between the headphones and the
docking station
To establish a link between the headphones and the docking station:
1Set the POWER ON/OFF switch located on the headphones’ left
earpiece to ON.
Notes:
• If the headphone power is low, the indicator glows red. Charge the
headphones. For charging details, see “Charging the headphones” on
page 18.
LR
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• The headphones and docking station were pre-paired at the factory.
When an active link is established between them, the POWER
indicator on the headphones and the CONNECT indicator on the
docking station glow green solidly.
2WHP02 only: Set the POWER OFF/AUX IN/MIC IN switch on the
docking station to AUX IN or MIC IN for your listening needs. The power
indicator glows red indicating that the docking station is plugged in and
in standby mode.
L
Power indicator
Connect indicator
Power indicator
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