Rocket Fish Rocketboost RF-RBWS01 User manual

Rocketboost™ Wireless Speaker
System
RF-RBWS01
User Guide
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Rocketfish
Rocketboost™ Wireless Speaker
System
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 3
Important safety instructions ..................................... 5
Features .............................................................................. 8
Setting up your wireless speaker system..............14
Using your wireless speaker system.......................19
Expanding your Rocketboost System....................26
Maintaining your system............................................28
Troubleshooting ............................................................28
Specifications..................................................................30
Legal notices ...................................................................30
One-year limited warranty.........................................33
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketboost™ Wireless
Speaker system. This system represents the state of the art in 2.4 GHz
wireless speaker design, and lets you enjoy your music without the
limitations of cables.
With a maximum 150-foot broadcast range, this powerful wireless
speaker system transmits through walls, floors, and ceilings. The
sound quality is free from interference and offers you rich sounding
bass and crisp treble.
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The system can be used with any of your audio components, like your
CD/DVD player, home theater system, or even audio output from a
computer or MP3 player. By using other Rocketboost wireless audio
products, you can also configure multiple audio streams and listen to
any of those audio streams at the wireless speaker.
This User Guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the
best performance from your Rocketboost Wireless Speaker System.
Read this guide carefully before installing your system, and then keep
it handy for quick reference.
Package contents
The box should contain the following:
Wireless
sender/receiver
AC power adapter
for Wireless
sender/receiver
3.5 mm audio cable
AC power adapter
for Wireless Speakers
3.5 mm to RCA adapter
cable (6 in, 0.15 m)
Wireless speakers
Remote control
User Guide Quick Setup
Guide
USB Cable
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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.
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.
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 CABINET.
NO USER SERVICING PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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 back 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.
What is Rocketboost?
Rocketboost is expandable wireless digital audio.
• Products with Rocketboost technology let you easily expand your
listening experience throughout your home.
• Rocketboost does not interfere with other wireless products in your
home.
• Rocketboost is uncompressed digital audio compatible with all audio
formats such as Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio used with
Blu-ray.
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When you see the Rocketboost logo on any product, it
has been designed to work with other Rocketboost
products, no matter who manufactures them.
How does Rocketboost work?
Rocketboost technology can connect all audio devices throughout
your home to form a home audio network.
Rocketboost products include “Senders,” which send or transmit
audio streams, and “Receivers,” which receive the audio. This lets you
listen to music from your Sender in other rooms using your Receiver.
Rocketboost is expandable. Each Rocketboost Receiver can select the
audio from any Sender in your Rocketboost audio network. The
following shows an example Rocketboost network. You can set up
your network to meet your specific needs.
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
system.
RF-RBWHP01
Wireless Stereo Headphones
(Headphones are Rocketboost
Wireless Receiver, Charging base
is Rocketboost Wireless Sender)
RF-RBWS01
Wireless speakers
(Rocketboost Wireless
Receiver)
RF-RBKIT
Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit
(Rocketboost Wireless Sender shown)
RF-RBUSB
Wireless sender/receiver
(Rocketboost Wireless
Sender/Receiver)
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Features
• High-Performance Audio - Uncompressed digital CD-quality sound,
adjustable volume control
• Strong Wireless Signal - 150 ft. wireless range (maximum, line of sight),
great sound, no static, won't interfere with your other wireless products,
compatible with all Rocketboost products
• Versatile/Easy audio connection options - USB for computer audio, Line
Input for other devices like MP3 or CD players
• Easy to use - Easy to set up
Wireless sender/receiver (front panel)
#Feature Description
1Standby indicator Turns red when the wireless sender/receiver is in standby mode.
2Power/Join button Press to turn the wireless sender/receiver on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press again to go
to standby mode. When you connect the AC power adapter, the device turns on automatically.
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Power/Join indicator Lights blue when the HUB STATUS switch is set to DISABLE.
Lights green when the HUB STATUS switch is set to ENABLE.
The indicator will turn solid when it is joined in a network, if the device is not in a network, the
indicator blinks slowly. When the device is put in joining mode, the indicator blinks rapidly. See
“Establishing communication” on page 19 for more information.
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Sender mode indicator Turns blue when sending audio.
Note: This indicator will light automatically when a 3.5 mm connector or USB cable is attached
to the device (the device senses the cable connection).
5Source Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press moves to the
next source.
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Receiver mode
indicator
Turns blue when receiving audio from a Rocketboost wireless sender. Blinks slowly if the current
source listened to is muted.
Note: This indicator will not be lit if the Rocketboost wireless sender is turned off. Press the
SOURCE button to find the next available source.
7Line in indicator Turns blue when an audio source device is plugged into the Line In jack.
Note: The indicator does not light when a USB cable is connected to the USB jack.
8Remote control sensor
window
Receives the signal from the remote control.
#Feature Description
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Wireless sender/receiver (back panel)
#Feature Description
1External antenna Receives audio from wireless senders. Sends audio to receivers.
2HUB STATUS switch Enables and disables hub mode operation. See “Establishing communication” on page 19 for
more information.
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LINE IN/OUT jacks When used as a wireless sender, plug an audio source device into the LINE IN jack.
When used as a wireless receiver, plug your amplifier or amplified speakers into the LINE OUT
jack. Note, this device operates as both a wireless sender and wireless receiver, so you can use it
simultaneously to send and receive audio on your Rocketboost network.
4USB jack When used as a wireless sender, connect to the USB jack of your computer to send the audio from
your computer to the Rocketboost wireless receivers.
5DC IN jack Plug the AC power adapter into this jack.
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Wireless speaker — front
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#Feature Description
1Standby indicator Turns red when the wireless speaker is in standby mode.
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Power/Join indicator The indicator will light solid blue when the speaker isjoined to a Rocketboost hub device,
if it is not joined, it will flash slowly. When the speaker is put in joining mode, the
indicator will flash rapidly.
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Power on/
Standby/Join
Press to turn the wireless speaker on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press again to go
to standby mode. When you connect the AC power adapter, the device turns on
automatically.
4Source button Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press moves to
the next source.
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Source indicator Turns blue when receiving audio from a Rocketboost wireless sender. Blinks slowly if the
current source listened to is muted.
Note: This indicator will not be lit if the Rocketboost wireless sender is turned off. Press
the SOURCE button to find the next available source.
6Volume control knob Turn this knob to increase or decrease the volume.
7BASS button Press to enable/disable BASS enhancement.
8Remote control sensor Receives the signal from the remote control.
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Wireless speaker — back
#Feature Description
1DC IN jack Plug the AC adapter into this jack.
2Speaker cable Connected to the left speaker.
15V/1.5A
DC IN
1
2
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Remote control
#Feature Description
1/| Standby/On button Press to turn the wireless speaker system on. Press again to enter standby mode.
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// (Previous,
Play/Pause, Next)
Skip to the previous track. Play or Pause a track. Skip to the next track.
These playback controls will only work when you connect the wireless
sender/receiver to a computer's USB port. The playback controls will work for
Windows Media® Player and iTunes, but may not work with other software. When
using these controls, point the remote at the wireless speaker or other Rocketboost
receiver where you are listening to the audio stream.
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Volume buttons (device) Press to adjust the volume on the wireless speaker. The wireless sender/receiver is a
line-level device, so volume controls are not supported on it. In that case the volume
on the local amplifier or powered speakers connected to the wireless
sender/receiver must be adjusted when listening to the wireless sender/receiver
line-level out.
4BASS button Press to enable/disable the BASS enhancement.
5USB In Press to listen to the audio from the device connected to the USB jack of your
wireless sender/receiver.
6Line In Press to listen to the audio from the device connected to the LINE IN jack of your
wireless sender/receiver.
7Volume buttons (stream) Press to adjust the volume of all devices receiving the same audio stream.
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USB
In LINE In
DEVICE STREAM ALL
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If you have connected the wireless sender/receiver to your computer
with a USB connection, you can use the three playback buttons on
the remote control to skip to the previous/next track or play/pause a
track. When using these buttons, point the remote at the wireless
speakers where you are listening to the audio. Note that the playback
buttons will work for songs played on the computer with Windows
Media Player and iTunes, but may not work with other software.
Setting up your wireless speaker system
Initial setup
To set up your wireless sender/receiver:
1Unpack the package contents.
2Adjust the antennas.
Tip: In some cases, you may improve range by rotating both antennas to create a 180°
angle.
Note: Make sure that the device is located at least 18” (.46 m) from any WiFi router.
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(mute - all) Press to mute all audio streams in your Rocketboost network. Pressing mute again
at any Rocketboost wireless receiver will “unmute” the stream that was last heard at
that wireless receiver. This stream can now be heard from any other wireless receiver
that was receiving that stream. Other streams are unmuted in the same way:
pressing mute again at each wireless receiver will unmute the stream that was last
heard at that receiver.
9Next Source button Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press
moves to the next source.
#Feature Description
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Connecting the AC adapter to the wireless speaker
To connect the AC adapter to the wireless speaker:
• Connect the AC power adapter to the wireless speaker and plug into an
AC power outlet. The wireless speaker system turns on automatically.
15V/1.5A
DC IN
15V/1.5A
DC IN
Back of right speaker
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Connecting your wireless sender/receiver
Note: Make sure that the device is located at least 18” from any WiFi router.
To connect the wireless sender/receiver to an audio source and AC power:
1Connect your audio source to the LINE In jack or USB jack on the rear of
the sender, using the 3.5 mm audio cable or the USB cable. If necessary,
you can also use the 3.5 mm to RCA adapter, if your audio device uses
RCA-type line out connectors. You can select either USB-In or LINE-In
operation using the remote control, depending on which audio input
you are using.
2Remember to turn the volume up on your source device to at least 80%
of its maximum volume if connected to a headphone output.
3Connect the AC power adapter to the wireless sender/receiver and plug
into an AC power outlet. The wireless sender/receiver automatically
turns on and the power indicator turns green.
Notes:
-MakesurethattheACpoweroutletmatches the wireless sender/receiver’s ACinput
(100-240V)beforeconnecting.
3.5 mm cable and 3.5 mm to RCA adapter (supplied)
To audio output jack
3.5 mm cable (supplied)
USB cable (supplied)
To USB jack
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- Connect the AC power adapter to an AC power outlet only after all other
connections are completed.
4Select either USB-In or LINE-In using the remote control, depending on
which audio input you are using.
Setting up and using your remote control
To set up and use your remote control:
1Remove the insulation sheet in the battery tray before using the remote
control for the first time.
2Aim the remote control at the IR sensor on the front from a maximum
distance of 23 ft. (7 m) away and a maximum angle of +/- 30 degrees
from the center line.
The remote control can be used with both the wireless sender/receiver
and the wireless speaker, depending on the remote control function
being used.
USB
In
LINE
In
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To replace the battery:
1Press the battery tray lock to the right, then slide out 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 battery with a plus sign (+) on the battery tray.
Replace the battery with a CR2025 or equivalent.
3Slide the tray with the new battery into the battery compartment until it
clicks into place.
Warnings:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery.
Notes:
Remove the battery from the remote control when it is not to be used for a long
period. Otherwise it might be damaged due to battery leakage.
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.
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Using your wireless speaker system
Turning on the wireless sender/receiver and wireless
speaker
To turn the wireless sender/receiver on and off:
1When initially connecting to an AC outlet, the device automatically turns
on. To turn off the device, press . The power indicator turns off and the
standby indicator turns red.
2If the wireless sender/receiver is off, press to turn it on. The power
indicator lights.
To turn the wireless speaker on and off:
1When initially connecting to an AC outlet, the device automatically turns
on. To turn off the device, press . The power indicator turns off and the
standby indicator turns red.
2If the wireless speaker is off, press to turn it on. The power indicator
lights.
Establishing communication
Rocketboost products form an audio network and each Rocketboost
receiver can select the audio from any Rocketboost sender in the
network.
Important
Every Rocketboost network must contain one hub device, which
helps devices join the network. The network can have only one hub,
which you can enable using the hub switch on the back of all
Rocketboost senders and wireless sender/receivers.
If this is your first Rocketboost product, you should make the wireless
sender/receiver the hub, if you already have Rocketboost products,
you should disable hub mode on this device.
Important: Hub devices must always have power for your network to operate. The hub
device can be in standby (power saving) mode, but must stay plugged in.
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Is this your first Rocketboost product?
YES - If this is your first Rocketboost enabled product, you can skip
this section because your wireless sender/receiver and speaker were
previously joined or connected at the factory. To learn how to use
your speakers, see “Listening to music” on page 23.
Note: If you do need to rejoin the wireless sender/receiver and the wireless speaker, see
“Joining the wireless sender/receiver to the wireless speaker” below.
NO - If this is not your first Rocketboost enabled product, proceed to
“Joining the wireless sender/receiver and wireless speaker to an
existing Rocketboost network” on page 22.
Joining the wireless sender/receiver to the wireless speaker
The wireless sender/receiver and the wireless speaker must be
“joined” or wirelessly connected to each other, so that audio can be
sent from the wireless sender/receiver to the speaker.
Note: Use this procedure only if you need to rejoin the wireless sender/receiver and
wireless speaker and this is your only Rocketboost-enabled product.
To join the wireless sender/receiver to the wireless speaker:
1Set the HUB switch on the wireless sender/receiver to ENABLE if this is your
first Rocketboost product set.
• The power indicators turn green when the HUB switch is set to ENABLE.
• The power indicators turn blue when the HUB switch is set to DISABLE.
Wireless speaker
Wireless sender/receiver
(HUB: ENABLE)
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