Rocketfish Rocketboost™ Wireless Outdoor Speaker Contents Introduction ..............3 Important safety instructions ........5 Features ................8 Setting up your wireless speaker......11 Using your wireless speaker kit ........15 Expanding your Rocketboost System....21 Maintaining your system ..........23 Troubleshooting ............23 Specifications..............25 Legal notices ..............25 One-year limited warranty.........29...
is free from interference. The speaker operates on batteries or from a wall socket using the included AC adapter. The speaker even includes a built-in charger for optional NiMH rechargeable batteries. With this wireless speaker you can listen to audio from any other Rocketboost sender product.
Important safety instructions 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.
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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.
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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, ”...
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 •...
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Feature Description Power/Join indicator Lights red when in standby mode. The indicator will light solid blue when the speaker is joined 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.
Remote control Feature Description Press to turn the wireless sender/receiver or wireless speaker on. Press again to /| Standby/On button enter standby mode. Press to adjust the volume of the wireless speaker. Volume buttons (device) BASS button Press to enable/disable the BASS enhancement. Input A Press to toggle between SPEAKER-In A or Pre-In A of the wireless sender (only applies to Rocketboost model RF-RBKIT, purchased separately).
Setting up your wireless speaker Powering your wireless speaker Installing batteries in the wireless speaker (skip this if you are not using batteries) To install batteries in your wireless speaker: Note: You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the bottom cover (three screws). Insert eight alkaline or rechargeable NiMH C batteries matching the +/- symbols as indicated.
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Connecting the AC adapter to the wireless speaker (if you are not using batteries, or if you want to charge the batteries) 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.
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To charge the wireless speaker batteries: Connect the AC power adapter to the wireless speaker and plug 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 5000 mAh NiMH batteries), the CHARGE indicator turns solid, indicating charging is complete.
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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 lithium cell with a plus sign (+) on the battery tray.
Using your wireless speaker kit Turning on the wireless speaker To turn the wireless speaker on and off: When 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.
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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.
• Repeat steps 1-5 for each additional Rocketboost device you are adding to your network. Power on POWER /JOIN indicator BASS CHARGE CHANNEL L - MONO - R SOURCE • The power indicators light steadily if the joining was successful. •...
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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.
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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. Pressing ALL (mute), while aiming at a specific Rocketboost wireless receiver, will “unmute”...
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Press the SOURCE button on the second wireless speaker to select the same Rocketboost audio source as the other wireless speaker. You will now have two mono speakers, indicated by the LED on the front panel of each device. Select which wireless speaker you want to be the left speaker, then press and hold the Source button for five seconds.
To turn off the transmitter: • Remove the 3.5 mm plug from the back of the device and the wireless sender will automatically stop sending. The Tx (transmit) indicator will go out. Expanding your Rocketboost System Rocketboost technology is expandable. Each Rocketboost Receiver can select the audio from any Sender in your Rocketboost audio network.
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• The Rocketboost Amplified Audio Receiver (RF-RBREC) is an amplified wireless receiver. You connect speakers to this and then listen to audio from any of your Rocketboost wireless sender devices. This is a great way to expand your Rocketboost system to listen to your music anywhere in the house.
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.
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• Each network must contain both a wireless sender device and a wireless receiver device. Do you have both a wireless sender and a wireless receiver device? Problem Solution No communication between the • Make sure that the power indicators of the Rocketboost wireless sender and wireless Rocketboost sender and receiver receiver devices are lit solidly.
Specifications Wireless Speaker 15 V, 1.5 A Power supply (DC to AC adapter) 8 C cells (UM-2) (alkaline or NiMH) Battery power 90dBA +/-3dBA Signal-to-noise ratio Tweeter: 8 ohms Speaker impedance Woofer: 4 ohms Tweeter: 5 W Rated output power (at 10% thd) Woofer: 22 W 15.83 ×...
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
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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. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health that could otherwise...
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.
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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 •...
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