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- Page 1 Rocketboost™ Wireless Sender/Receiver RF-RBUSB User Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rocketboost sender. 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 device. RF-RBUSB... -
Page 4: Package Contents
With a maximum 150-foot broadcast range, this powerful wireless device transmits through walls, floors, and ceilings. The audio signal is uncompressed digital audio so your audio is the highest quality and is free from interference. This User Guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the best performance from your Rocketboost Wireless sender/receiver. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
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. RF-RBUSB... - Page 6 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 prong are provided for your safety.
- Page 7 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. RF-RBUSB...
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Page 8: Features
Wireless Stereo Headphones (Rocketboost Wireless (Headphones are Rocketboost Sender shown) Wireless Receiver, Charging base is Rocketboost Wireless Sender) RF-RBWS02 RF-RBUSB Wireless Outdoor Speaker Rocketboost Wireless (Rocketboost Wireless sender/receiver Receiver) We hope you enjoy your new Rocketboost system. Remember that it’s designed to grow with your home entertainment needs, and that it’s... - Page 9 See “Establishing communication” on page 21 for more information. Sender mode Turns blue when sending audio. indicator Note: This indicator will light automatically when a 3.5 mm connector or a USB cable is attached to the device (the device senses the cable connection). RF-RBUSB...
- Page 10 Feature Description Source Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press moves to the next source. Receiver mode Turns blue when receiving audio from a Rocketboost wireless sender. Blinks indicator slowly if the current source listened to is muted. Note: This indicator will not be lit if the Rocketboost wireless sender is turned off.
- Page 11 USB 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. DC IN jack Plug the AC power adapter into this jack. RF-RBUSB...
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Page 12: Remote Control
Remote control LINE DEVICE STREAM Feature Description Press to turn the wireless sender/receiver on. Press again to enter standby /| Standby/On mode. button 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 (Previous, Play/Pause, sender/receiver to a computer's USB port. - Page 13 Next Source button Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press moves to the next source. RF-RBUSB...
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Page 14: Setting Up Your Wireless Sender/Receiver
Setting up your wireless sender/receiver Initial setup To set up your wireless sender/receiver: Unpack the package contents. Adjust 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. - Page 15 Rocketboost audio network. You can set up your network to meet your specific needs. The illustration shows an example Rocketboost network. Wireless Amplified Audio Receiver (RF-RBREC) Wireless Outdoor Speaker (RF-RBWS02) Wireless sender/receiver (RF-RBUSB) Wireless sender/receiver (RF-RBUSB) Wireless Speakers (RF-RBWS01) RF-RBUSB...
- Page 16 Using as a wireless sender The wireless sender/receiver can be connected to an MP3 player, computer, or other audio device to send music to other Rocketboost wireless receivers. An example configuration is shown below. Wireless Wireless receiver sender/receiver Connect your audio source to the LINE In jack or USB jack on the rear of the wireless sender/receiver, using the 3.5 mm audio cable or the USB cable.
- Page 17 The wireless sender/receiver can be connected to an amplifier or amplified speaker to receive music from other Rocketboost wireless senders. An example configuration is shown below. RF-RBUSB (Rocketboost RF-RBUSB (Rocketboost Wireless receiver) Wireless sender) Connect your powered speaker or amplifier to the LINE Out jack on the rear of the wireless sender/receiver using the 3.5 mm audio cable.
- Page 18 Connecting power to the wireless sender/receiver To connect the power: Connect 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 or blue, depending on the hub status switch position.
- Page 19 30 degrees from the center line. 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. RF-RBUSB...
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Page 20: Using Your Wireless Sender/Receiver
Match the polarity on the battery with a plus sign (+) on the battery tray. 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. - Page 21 If possible, bring your Rocketboost hub device, and the new Rocketboost device to which you’d like to join to the hub, into the same room. Press the on the Rocketboost hub device to turn it on. Press the on your other Rocketboost device to turn it on. RF-RBUSB...
- Page 22 Press and hold the on the Rocketboost hub device for more than three seconds to put it into joining mode. The power indicator starts blinking rapidly and the unit will stay in joining mode for 30 seconds. The diagram (below) shows an example of this. In this example, the wireless sender/receiver is the hub device.
- Page 23 The wireless sender/receiver remote control device volume controls can be used with other Rocketboost wireless devices that support volume (for example RF-RBWS02 wireless outdoor speaker). RF-RBUSB...
- Page 24 Muting all devices Rocketboost also features a global mute feature that instantly silences all audio streams in the network. To mute all devices in the network: Press ALL (mute) on the remote control. All audio streams in your network are muted. LINE DEVICE STREAM...
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Page 25: Expanding Your Rocketboost System
(Rocketboost Wireless (Headphones are Rocketboost Sender shown) Wireless Receiver, Charging base is Rocketboost Wireless Sender) RF-RBWS02 Wireless Outdoor Speaker RF-RBUSB (Rocketboost Wireless Rocketboost wireless Receiver) sender/receiver • The Rocketboost Wireless Outdoor Speaker (RF-RBWS02) includes a wireless outdoor speaker and the wireless sender/receiver (RF-RBAUX). - Page 26 • 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. • The Rocketboost Wireless sender/receiver (RF-RBUSB) can be used as both a wireless sender and a wireless receiver. As a wireless...
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Page 27: Maintaining Your System
The hub can be in standby (power-saving mode), but must remain plugged in. • The existing hub device will be the device with the green power indicator. • The unobstructed operating range of a Rocketboost network is 150 feet (45 meters). RF-RBUSB... - Page 28 50% of their volume level. • The battery in your remote may be dead. Try replacing it with a new battery. • Rocketboost remote volume controls are not supported by the RF-RBUSB wireless sender/receiver, since it uses a line-level output. The volume can be controlled at the amplifier or powered speaker connected to the wireless sender/receiver.
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Page 29: Specifications
• Make sure that you have selected the USB jack as the audio input source by pressing USB-In button on the remote control. 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 RF-RBUSB... -
Page 30: Legal Notices
9.1 × 3.4 × 1.8 inches Dimensions (H × D × W) (230 × 86 × 46 mm) 4.7 oz. (134 g) Weight Legal notices FCC and IC Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. - Page 31 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. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. RF-RBUSB...
- Page 32 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.
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Page 33: One-Year Limited Warranty
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. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. - Page 34 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645 © 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
- 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-RBUSB-05A: Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited.