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RocketFish RF-RBKIT User Manual

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  • Page 1 Rocketboost™ Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit RF-RBKIT User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rocketfish RF-RBKIT Rocketboost™ Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit Contents Introduction ..............3 Important safety instructions ........4 Features ................8 Setting up your wireless kit ........14 Using your wireless kit..........25 Expanding your Rocketboost System....34 Maintaining your system ..........35 Troubleshooting ............36 Specifications..............37...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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 any Rocketboost receiver.
  • Page 5 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. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 6 Proper ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions and open spacing. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 3-15/16"...
  • Page 7 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. RF-RBKIT (sender) RF-RBREC (receiver)

  • Page 8: Features

    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 •...
  • Page 9 Source A/B The indicator is illuminated steadily when a source is being transmitted. indicator The indicator is off when no source is enabled. The indicator blinks for a short while when a receiver selects this source to listen to. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 10 Sender back panel Feature Description Plug the AC power adapter into this jack. DC IN jack Use for an amplified output such as that from a receiver or other home theater 2 & 4 SPEAKER IN A/B system. Connect these inputs to your audio source's speaker out jacks just like you would connect passive speakers.
  • Page 11 Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press moves to the next source. HD indicator Lights when the receiver is receiving HD audio signals. IR sensor window Receives the signal from the remote control. VOLUME knob Controls the volume level. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 12 Receiver back panel SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm) AC IN 120V~,60Hz Feature Description Slots for removable cable spool Use to mount the cable spool on the receiver. 1 & 3 AC IN connector Plug the AC power cord into this connector. SPEAKER OUT jacks Connect your unamplified speakers to these jacks.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Press to toggle between SPEAKER-In A or Pre-In A of the sender. Input A Press to toggle between SPEAKER-In B or Pre-In B of the sender. Input B buttons (stream) Press to adjust the volume of all devices receiving the same audio stream. Volume RF-RBKIT...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Wireless Kit

    Feature Description Press to mute all audio streams in your Rocketboost network. Pressing mute again at any Rocketboost receiver will “unmute” the stream that was last heard at that receiver. This stream can now be heard from any other receiver that was receiving (mute - all) that stream.
  • Page 15 Replace the battery with a CR2025 or equivalent. Slide 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. RF-RBKIT...

  • Page 16: Example Configurations

    The RF-RBKIT sender and receiver can be installed in different configurations, depending on your need. For example, you can use the RF-RBKIT for wireless home theater surround sound. Or you can listen to the audio source from one room in other rooms throughout your house.
  • Page 17 This example shows how to wirelessly connect your rear or surround sound home theater speakers. The amplifier surround sound speaker outputs are connected to the wireless sender. The surround sound speakers are connected to the wireless receiver. Amplifier Sender Receiver RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 18 Wireless Surround Sound for 7.1-channel home theater This example shows how to wirelessly connect your rear and side surround sound home theater speakers (7.1 home theater). The amplifier surround sound speaker outputs are connected to the wireless sender. The rear and side surround sound speakers are connected to two wireless receivers.
  • Page 19 Amplifier Other room Receiver In addition to working with your home theater system, the wireless sender can be used with any of your audio components, like your CD/DVD player, or even audio output from a computer or mp3 player. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 20 Speaker-In connectors. When using the sender with a TV or MP3 player, use the Pre-In connectors. If you are using the RF-RBKIT for wireless surround sound, your amplifier must support 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound speaker outputs.
  • Page 21 Banana plug Notes: Make sure the exposed tips of the speaker wires do not touch each other, and that they are fully inserted into the terminals. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 22 Make sure that you connect your amplifier using the speaker output terminals. Make sure that the amplifier volume is not set to zero, or no sound will be transmitted. Connecting to the Pre-in connectors (for MP3 player or CD player type connections) Caution: Turn off your audio source while connecting the devices.
  • Page 23 To connect the receiver: Connect the right speaker to the right speaker-out connectors on the receiver. Use a red speaker wire to connect the red (+) speaker-out connector and a black speaker wire to connect the black (-) speaker-out connector. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 24 Repeat Step 1 to connect the left speaker. SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm) AC IN 100-120V~,60Hz Note: Make sure the exposed tips of the speaker wires do not touch each other and that they are fully inserted into the terminals. Connecting the receiver to an AC power outlet Caution: Connect the AC power plug to a wall outlet only after all speakers are connected to the receiver.

  • Page 25: Using Your Wireless Kit

    YES - If this is your first Rocketboost enabled product, you can skip this section because your sender and receiver were previously joined or connected at the factory. To learn how to use your sender and receiver, see “Listening to music and using your wireless sender and receiver” on page 29. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 26 Note: If you do need to rejoin the sender and receiver, see “Joining the sender to the receiver” below. NO - If this is not your first Rocketboost enabled product, proceed to “Joining the sender and receiver to an existing Rocketboost network” on page 27.
  • Page 27 Hub device and sender enter joining mode. • The power indicators light steadily if the joining was successful. • The power indicators blink slowly if the joining was not successful. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 28 “Wireless Surround Sound for 7.1-channel home theater” on page 18 for how to set this up. After you have joined the RF-RBKIT sender and receiver to your Rocketboost network, join the additional RF-RBREC receiver to your network. To do this, follow steps 4 and 5 in “Joining the sender and...
  • Page 29 Rocketboost network. Press the SOURCE A or B button on the wireless sender to select the source from the A or B inputs, depending on which input you want to listen to. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 30 (such as Blu-ray discs). Adjusting the volume balance for surround sound If you are using the RF-RBKIT for wireless surround sound, the volume control on the receiver is only used to adjust the volume balance between the front and surround speakers. When you are first setting up your home theater system, use the volume control to balance the sound.
  • Page 31 To change the volume of the wireless receiver: • Aim the remote control at the wireless receiver and press the DEVICE volume buttons on the remote control, or turn the volume knob on the wireless receiver to adjust the volume. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 32 Controlling the stream volume Rocketboost systems have a special mode where you can change the volume of the audio stream sent by a sender. Then the volume level at each receiver that is receiving that audio stream will change automatically. This is useful if you want to easily change the volume level at all the receivers that are receiving the same audio stream.

  • Page 33: Turning Off The System

    Press on the receiver or remote control. The power-on indicator goes off and the standby indicator lights red. Unplug the AC power cable from the AC power outlet to completely turn off the receiver. RF-RBKIT...

  • Page 34: Expanding Your Rocketboost System

    Rocketboost sender devices. This is a great way to expand your Rocketboost system to listen to your music anywhere in the house. • RF-RBKIT, Rocketboost Wireless HD Starter Kit, includes a sender device and the RF-RBREC, amplified receiver. This product can be used for home...

  • Page 35: Maintaining Your System

    • 2 stereo HD quality + 2 stereo CD quality -or- • 3 stereo HD quality Note: HD streams are available if using the RF-RBKIT sender. If your system is in a maximum audio stream state, then the TX indicator will not light on the sender devices that have exceeded the maximum.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check this information for a possible solution before calling for assistance. General troubleshooting • Every Rocketboost network must contain only one hub device, which helps other Rocketboost devices join the network. • You can turn any Rocketboost sender or sender/receiver into a hub by using the HUB STATUS or HUB ENABLE switch on the back of the device.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    15 - 20 ms Transition delay 2 V RMS (max. input) AUX input 1 V RMS (standard input) Receiver Stereo, 16-bit, 48 KHz, uncompressed. Audio input - wireless Signal-to-noise ratio: 94dB (HD mode >96dB) System performance Total harmonic distortion: 1% RF-RBKIT...

  • Page 38: Legal Notices

    Audio output - Support for 4- to 8-ohm speakers Audio power output: 2 × 42 W (RMS) into 4 ohms 15 - 20 ms Transmission delay AC 120V~60 Hz (RF-RBKIT) Power supply AC 220-240V~50 Hz (RF-RBKIT-05A) 30 W Power consumption...
  • Page 39 For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. RF-RBKIT...
  • Page 40 Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. Other Countries Outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 41: One-Year Limited Warranty

    Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you.
  • Page 42 Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product • Products sold as is or with all faults •...
  • Page 43 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA © 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. For model number RF-RBKIT-05A: Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited.

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