RocketFish Rocketboost RF-RBWS01 User Manual

RocketFish Rocketboost RF-RBWS01 User Manual

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Rocketboost™ Wireless Speaker
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RF-RBWS01
User Guide

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  • Page 1 Rocketboost™ Wireless Speaker System RF-RBWS01 User Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    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.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 6 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 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.
  • Page 7 RF-RBKIT Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit RF-RBWHP01 (Rocketboost Wireless Sender shown) Wireless Stereo Headphones (Headphones are Rocketboost Wireless Receiver, Charging base is Rocketboost Wireless Sender) RF-RBWS01 Wireless speakers (Rocketboost Wireless Receiver) RF-RBUSB Wireless sender/receiver (Rocketboost Wireless Sender/Receiver) We hope you enjoy your new Rocketboost system. Remember that it’s designed to grow with your home entertainment needs, and that...
  • 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 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. Remote control sensor Receives the signal from the remote control. window RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 10 Wireless sender/receiver (back panel) Feature Description External antenna Receives audio from wireless senders. Sends audio to receivers. HUB STATUS switch Enables and disables hub mode operation. See “Establishing communication” on page 19 for more information. 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.
  • Page 11 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. Volume control knob Turn this knob to increase or decrease the volume. BASS button Press to enable/disable BASS enhancement. Remote control sensor Receives the signal from the remote control. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 12 Wireless speaker — back DC IN 15V/1.5A Feature Description DC IN jack Plug the AC adapter into this jack. Speaker cable Connected to the left speaker.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Line In Press to listen to the audio from the device connected to the LINE IN jack of your wireless sender/receiver. buttons (stream) Press to adjust the volume of all devices receiving the same audio stream. Volume RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Wireless Speaker System

    Feature Description Press to mute all audio streams in your Rocketboost network. Pressing mute again (mute - all) 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.
  • Page 15 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. DC IN 15V/1.5A DC IN 15V/1.5A Back of right speaker RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 16 Connecting your wireless sender/receiver : 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: Connect 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.
  • Page 17 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. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 18 To replace the battery: Press 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. Match the polarity on the battery with a plus sign (+) on the battery tray. Replace the battery with a CR2025 or equivalent.
  • Page 19: Using Your Wireless Speaker System

    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. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 20 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”...
  • Page 21 Because of this, you can join all of your network components in the same room before installing them in their permanent locations throughout the house. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 22 Joining the wireless sender/receiver and wireless speaker to an existing Rocketboost network Use this procedure only if you are adding this product to an existing Rocketboost network. You need to join both the wireless sender/receiver and the wireless speaker to your existing hub device, using the following steps. To join an existing Rocketboost network: RF-RBUSB or other Rocketboost device.
  • Page 23: Listening To Music

    Adjust the volume level on your wireless speaker. If you have multiple audio sources in your Rocketboost network, press the Source button on the wireless speaker to hear the next audio source. Press the Source button again to cycle through all available audio sources. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 24 Controlling the device volume The volume of the wireless speaker can be changed. To change the volume of the wireless speaker: • Aim the remote control at the wireless speaker and press the DEVICE volume buttons on the remote control, or turn the volume knob on the wireless speaker to adjust the volume.
  • Page 25 AC adapter. - The device has its own memory. After the wireless sender/receiver and wireless speaker are paired once, they will remember each other and join automatically when the wireless sender/receiver and the wireless speaker are powered on again. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 26: Expanding Your Rocketboost System

    Audio sources connected to the wireless sender/receiver can be listened to using the wireless speaker. • The Rocketboost Wireless Speaker (RF-RBWS01) includes a wireless speaker and a wireless sender/receiver (RF-RBUSB). Audio sources connected to the wireless sender/receiver can be listened to using the wireless speaker.
  • Page 27 Sender Mode indicator (marked Tx) will not light on the wireless sender devices that have exceeded the maximum. To use those device's audio streams, you need to turn off one of your other wireless senders. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 28: Maintaining Your System

    Maintaining your system Use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the device immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Do not use abrasive cloth, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
  • Page 29 • Make sure that the USB cable is connected to the wireless sender/receiver and your computer computer correctly. • Make sure that you have selected the USB jack as the audio input source by pressing USB-In button on the remote control. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Wireless sender/receiver 5 V, 600 mA Power supply 2.0 Vrms Maximum line-level input signal level 1.0 Vrms Maximum line-level output signal level 10 kohm Output loading 90 dB Signal-to-noise ratio 9.1 × 3.4 × 1.8 inches Dimensions (W × H × D) (230 ×...
  • Page 31 2.5 of RSS 102 and users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance from the Canadian Representative Richardson Technical Services Inc., Suite 304, 131 Wurtemburg St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Tel: 613 562 3827 Rocketboost is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. RF-RBWS01...
  • Page 32 Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European Union Note: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA © 2011 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-RBWS01-05A: Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited.

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