Rocket Fish RF-RBWS02 User manual

Wireless Outdoor Speaker
RF-RBWS02
User Guide
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Wireless Outdoor Speaker
Contents
Important safety instructions ..................................... 3
Features............................................................................... 6
Using your outdoor speaker kit................................21
Troubleshooting ............................................................26
Specifications..................................................................27
Legal notices ...................................................................28
One-year limited warranty.........................................31
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Rocketfish Wireless Outdoor
Speaker Kit that is part of the Rocketboost™ system. The Rocketboost
system implements an expandable Wireless Audio distribution
technology which is compatible with all Rocketboost products. All
Rocketboost products use a proprietary 2.4GHz communication
technology.
Simply combine the sender/receiver with the wireless speaker and
start enjoying music anywhere. With a 150-foot broadcast range, this
powerful wireless speaker system transmits through walls, floors, and
ceilings without the hassle of running wires. The main controls are
located on the wireless speaker itself, so you won't have to run back
and forth to adjust the volume. Red and blue lighting illuminates the
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wireless speaker for convenient operations at night. The speaker
operates on eight batteries or from a wall socket using an AC adapter,
and offers you rich sounding bass and crisp treble.
Important safety instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 appliance.
The lightning flash with 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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS, COVERS OR THE CABINENT.
NO USER SERVICING PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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9Do 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 prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
13 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.
14 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on it.
15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily
operable.
16 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire,
or the like.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
Warning: Read the Rating Label on the bottom of the unit for power input and other
safety information.
Caution - Proper Installation
Install the system in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. The
appropriate temperature is between 5° C and 35° C.
Install the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat
from building up inside the unit.
Caution - Proper ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate
the apparatus for adequate ventilation.
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How does Rocketboost™ work?
Rocketboost technology can connect all audio devices throughout
your home to form a convenient, private, and secure home audio
network.
Every Rocketboost network must contain a device called a manager,
which directs network data traffic and helps devices join the network.
The network can have only one manager, which is selected using the
Hub switch on the back of all Rocketboost transmitters. See the User
Guide for instructions on joining devices to the network.
Each transmitter sends its own, two-channel stereo signal around the
network, and any receiver can access the audio signal from any of the
transmitters.
Rocketboost also features an innovative volume control that can be
changed at the receiver or the transmitter. For example, when the
stream's volume level is changed, all receivers listening to that stream
have the same change in volume.
Rocketboost also features a global mute feature that instantly
silences all connected devices. When turning off mute, only the
stream that received the “unmute” command is effected.
We hope you enjoy your new Rocketboost system. Remember that
it's designed to grow with your home entertainment needs, and that
it's easy to add a new device to the network as you expand your
entertainment system.
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Features
• 2.4 GHz unlicensed band operation
• Up to 150 feet (45 meters) unobstructed operating range with minimal
signal delay and interference
• Wireless digital audio
• Stereo sound speaker option (when used with a second speaker)
• 2-in-1 power/join control combines controls into one easy-to-use
package
• Built-in charger for recharging the optional NiMH rechargeable batteries
Package contents
Examine the contents of the box for your wireless speaker kit. The
box should contain:
• Wireless sender/receiver
• Wireless speaker
• Rocketboost IR remote control
• AC to DC adapter (for the wireless sender/receiver)
• AC to DC adapter (for the wireless outdoor speaker)
•UserGuide
•QuickSetupGuide
• 3.5mm Stereo Male to Male Cable (6 feet)
• 3.5mm Stereo Female to 2 RCA Male Cable (6 inches)
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Front panel
#Feature Description
1Power/Join button Press to turn the sender/receiver on, then hold to initiate joining. Press again to go into
standby. Upon insertion of the AC adapter, the unit powers up automatically.
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Power/Join indicator Lights blue when the HUB STATUS is set to “DISABLE”.
Lights green when the HUB STATUS is set to “ENABLE”.
The LED will show a solid illumination when it is joined in a network, if the unit is not in a
network the LED will flash slowly. When the unit is put in joining mode the LED will flash
rapidly.
3Standby LED Turns red when the sender/receiver is in standby mode.
4IR sensor window Receives the signal from the remote control.
5Source Press the next source button to move to the next source. Each press of the button will toggle
to the next source.
6Receiver-mode LED Turns blue when receiving signals. Note: This LED will not be lit if the source unit is turned off
or is no longer sending audio. Press the Source button to find the next available source.
7Sender-mode LED Turns blue when sending signals. Note: This LED will light automatically when a 3.5 mm
connector is attached to the unit, as the device senses the cable connection.
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Back panel
#Feature Description
1External antenna Receives signals from external senders. Sends signals to external receivers.
2DC IN jack Plug the AC adapter into this jack.
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AUDIO IN/OUT jacks When used as a sender, plug an external audio source into the AUDIO IN jack.
When used as a receiver, plug your speaker system into the AUDIO OUT jack. Please note, this
device operates as either a sender and/or receiver, so you can use it simultaneously to send and
receive on your Rocketboost network.
4HUB STATUS switch Enables/disables hub mode operation. Please see the “Establishing communication” section on
page 21 for more information.
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Wireless speaker - front
#Feature Description
1Volume control knob Turn this knob to increase or decrease the volume.
2Power on/
Standby/Join Press to turn the speaker on, then hold to initiate joining. Press again to go to standby.
3Source button Press to select an audio source from one of the connected sources.
4Middle-treble reflex port Middle-treble frequencies are directed through this port.
5Bass reflex port Bass frequencies are directed through this port.
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Power/Join indicator Lights red when in standby mode.
Blinks (blue) quickly when the speaker is in pairing mode.
Blinks (blue) slowly when the speaker is not connected to a hub device.
Lights steady blue when the sender/receiver and the speaker are successfully
linked.
7Bass indicator Lights when bass enhancement is turned on.
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Charge indicator Lights green to indicate a full charge.
Slowly blinking green indicates that the batteries need charging.
Quickly blinking green indicates that the batteries need replacing.
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Wireless speaker - back
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Channel MONO (L/R)
indicators
If two wireless outdoor speakers are connected to the sender, left lights when the
left audio channel is on and right lights when the right audio channel is on.
If both channels are on simultaneously, both left and right light, indicating mono
mode.
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Audio source signal indicator Lights when there is an active link and the speaker receives audio signals from a
sender. The LED will be off if the transmitter it was previously listening to is not
powered.
#Feature Description
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BASS button Toggles the operation of the Bass Boost feature. Also performs
the Stereo Trim mode. See “Using two wireless speakers as a
stereo pair” on page 24 for more information.
2DC IN jack Plug the AC adapter into this jack.
#Feature Description
BASS
15V DC
15V DC
BASS
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Remote control
#Feature Description
1/| Standby/On button Press to turn the sender/receiver or wireless speaker on. Press again to go
to standby.
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Volume buttons (device) Press to adjust the volume of the device. The sender/receiver is a line level
device, so this will only operate the volume control on the speaker. The
volume on the local amplifier or powered speakers will need to be
adjusted when listening to the sender/receiver's line level out.
3BASS button Press to enable/disable the BASS enhancement.
4Input A Press to toggle between SPEAKER Input A or Pre-In A of the sender (only
applies to RF-RBKIT - purchased separately for the Rocketboost system).
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Input B Press to togglebetween the audiosources connecting SPEAKER Input B or
Pre-In B of the sender (only applies to RF-RBKIT - purchased separately for
the Rocketboost system).
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Setting up your wireless speaker kit
Powering your wireless speaker
To connect your wireless speaker to an AC power outlet:
1Connect one end of the power cord to the DC IN connector on the back
of the speaker.
2Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power outlet. The power
indicator on the speaker turns on and goes into standby mode.
Battery operation
Your Wireless speaker is compatible with either Alkaline or NiMH
rechargeable batteries. It uses auto-sensing technology which allows
the unit to detect which type of batteries are used, so there is nothing
you have to do. Make sure that you only use either Alkaline or NiMH
rechargeable batteries.
To load batteries into the wireless speaker:
1Remove the three screws holding the bottom cover on the wireless
speaker, then remove the cover.
2Insert eight NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries into the battery
compartment, making sure that the polarity (+ and -) on the batteries
matches the markings inside the battery compartment.
6Volume buttons (stream) Press to adjust the volume of all devices receiving the same audio stream.
7(mute - all) Press to mute all devices. Press again to unmute the stream that receives
the IR command. To unmute other streams, you must point the remote
control at a device muted for that stream.
8Next Source button Press to select the next source.
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3Replace the bottom cover on the speaker and fasten with the three
screws you removed.
Charging the wireless speaker
When the battery power becomes low, the charge indicator light will
initially blink, indicating the need to charge the speaker. If it does not
receive a charge, the indicator light will eventually go off.
Caution: Toavoidtheriskoffire,andtopreventdamage,onlyusethe DC to AC
adapter supplied with your wireless speaker kit.
Make sure that the power supply outlet matches the unit AC input of 100 - 240V
before connection.
To charge the wireless speaker batteries:
• Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC IN jack of the wireless
speaker, and then plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
• The CHARGE indicator blinks green (slowly) to indicate that the
wireless speaker is in charging mode.
• When the wireless speaker is fully charged (about 16 hours on
5000mAh NiMH batteries), the CHARGE indicator changes to a solid
illumination, indicating charging is complete.
8 NiMH C cells or alkalines
(not provided)
Bottom of the wireless speaker
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• If the CHARGE indicator blinks green (quickly), it indicates that you
need to replace your rechargeable batteries with new ones.
Note: Make sure that the batteries are fully charged for at least 16 hours. This will
guarantee a longer operating lifetime for the batteries. The wireless speaker lets you
charge when it is powered on or in standby mode.
Use 5000 mAh NimH batteries for 16 hours of full charging.
The batteries can only be charged at a temperature between 0 to 40° C.
Tips:
Speaker charging time: up to 16 hours
Continuous playing time: up to 5.5 hours
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15V DC
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Setting up your remote control
To set up your remote control:
1Remove the insulation sheet before using the remote control for the first
time.
2Aim the remote control at the IR sensor on the front lens from a
maximum distance of 23 ft. (7 m) away and the maximum angle of +/- 30
degrees from the center line.
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To replace the battery:
1Squeeze and pull to release the battery tray. You can remove the battery
door with your fingernails by using the spaces set back in the remote
control
2Match the polarity on the lithium cell with a plus sign (+) on the battery
tray.
3Slide the tray with the new battery into the battery compartment until it
clicks into place.
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Using the remote control
• To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the
remote control properly.
• Do not drop or jar the remote control.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.
• Do not place the remote control on a wet object.
• Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of
excessive heat.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery.
Note: Removethebatteryfromtheremotecontrolwhen itisnottobeusedforalong
period.Otherwiseitmightbedamagedduetobatteryleakage.
Connecting the audio jacks
When the sender/receiver is connected to a power outlet, and an
audio source is attached to its 3.5mm AUDIO IN jack, it is sensed
automatically and used as a stereo sender. When the sender/receiver
is connected to a power outlet, and a speaker system is attached to
the AUDIO OUT jack, the output is always active assuming the RX LED
is lit and there is a valid sending device.
Note: For devices that use variable line level out like the headphone jack on a personal
media player make sure that you turn the volume up to at least 80% of the maximum
volume on the device. This ensures that you keep your signal to noise ratio high and
maximize the sound quality.
A few configurations are shown here to provide ideas for your own
use:
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Connecting your wireless sender/receiver
When connecting to an audio source
• Using the supplied audio cable, connect the AUDIO IN jack of the
sender/receiver to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack of your audio device (such as
an A/V receiver, PC, or iPod®).
OR
(Supplied)
To audio output jack, such as a
personal music player.
(Supplied)
To AV
receiver
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Connect the adapter to a power outlet
Notes: Makesurethatthepoweroutletmatchesthe sender/receiver’s AC input
(100-240V)beforeconnecting.
Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet only after all other connections are
completed.
To connect the power:
• Connect one end of the adapter to the DC IN jack of the sender/receiver,
then plug the other end into a power outlet. The device automatically
powers up. To put the device into standby, press the Power button.
Adjusting the antennas
Adjust the two external antennas as far away from the AC adapter, a
TV, or other radiation source as possible.
Note: Make sure that the device is located at least 18” from any wireless router.
Connecting to the AC adapter
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To adjust the antennas:
1Pull the antennas up from their stored position.
2Adjust the antennas for best reception. We recommend that the
antennas be oriented vertically for best wireless performance.
In some circumstances you might get better range by setting the
antennas at a 45° angle to each other, forming the top of a “V”
between the two.
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