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RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 2 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Wireless Amplified Audio Receiver Contents Important safety instructions ..................................... 3 Introduction ...................................................................... 5 Features............................................................................... 7 Using your wireless receiver ......................................13 Troubleshooting ............................................................
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 3 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 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.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 4 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 5 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 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 10 cm (3-15/16") or more.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 6 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM How does Rocketboost™ work? Rocketboost technology can connect all audio devices throughout your home to form a convenient, private, and secure home audio network. Every Rocketboost network must contain a device called a manager, which directs network data traffic and helps devices join the network. The network can have only one manager, which is selected using the Hub switch on the back of all Rocketboost transmitters.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 7 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Features • • • • • 2.4 GHz unlicensed band operation Up to 150 feet (45 meters) unobstructed operating range Superior bass sound effects Support for CD and HD audio signals Two stereo channels with 42 W per channel, capable of driving any passive speaker.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 8 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Front panel 10 9 TM 1 4 5 6 7 8 # Feature 1 Standby LED Turns red when the receiver is in standby mode. 4 Power/Join button Power/Join indicator BASS button Press to turn the receiver on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press again to go to standby. Lights solidly when the device is joined to a network. Blinks when the device cannot find a network. Blinks quickly when joining a network.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 9 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Back panel SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm) AC IN 120V~,60Hz L R 1 2 Feature 1 & 3 Removable cable spool slots 3 4 # Use to mount the cable spool on the receiver. 2 AC IN connector Plug the AC power cord into this connector. 4 SPEAKER OUT jacks Connect your speakers to these jacks. Remote control 5 1 6 2 7 8 3 4 # 1 2 3 Feature /| Standby/On button Volume / buttons (device) BASS button Press to turn the receiver on.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 10 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM # Feature 4 Next Source button 5 6 7 8 Press to select the audio source. Each press toggles through all the available sources on your network. INPUT A Press to select between the audio source connecting SPEAKER Input A or Pre-in A (only applies when you are using the sender in the RF-RBKIT).
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 11 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 2 2 Match the polarity on the lithium cell with a plus sign (+) on the battery tray. 3 3 Slide the tray with the new battery into the battery compartment (3) until it clicks into place. Note: Replace with a CR2025 battery or equivalent.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 12 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 2 Repeat Step 1 to connect the left speaker. Left (rear) speaker Right (rear) speaker Receiver back SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm) AC IN L R Note: Make sure the exposed tips of the speaker wires do not touch each other, and that they are fully inserted into the gaps. 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.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 13 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Tips: Slide the cable spool (provided) into the slots on the back of the receiver from the top down. Before connecting to the AC power outlet, wrap the excessive cable around the spool until the desired length is free. Using your wireless receiver General setup Caution: Interference is possible from other devices that operate in the same frequency band.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 14 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Building a 7.1-channel home theater system To build a 7.1-channel home theater system, connect a receiver to your left surround speaker and left surround rear speaker, and then connect another receiver to your right surround speaker and right surround rear speaker the same way.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 15 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM The distance between sender and receiver is up to 150 ft. (45 meters) in an open space. Do not place any objects on top of the sender, or it may affect the transmitting performance. TV Zone A Amplifier Sender Receiver Zone B Connect the speakers by placing a receiver in another room.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 16 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Establishing communication To power on and switch to joining mode: 1 Press and hold the button on the hub for more than three seconds to put it into joining mode (the unit will stay in joining mode for 30 seconds). • The power-on indicator starts blinking fast. • If the power-on indicator blinks at a slower rate, the link is not successful. 2 At the same time, press and hold the button on the receiver.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 17 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 4 Adjust the volume level on your audio source or use the remote control. See the “To set up your remote control:” on page 17. Adjusting the volume balance The volume control on the receiver is only used to adjust the volume balance between the front and surround speakers. After the system is set up, we recommend that you adjust the volume balance one time.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 18 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM 2 Aim the remote control at the IR sensor on the front lens from a maximum distance of 23 ft. (7 m) away and the maximum angle of +/- 30 degrees from the center line. Controlling the device volume Each device in a Rocketboost network has its own means of controlling volume output level.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 19 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Controlling the stream volume To control the volume of all devices connected to the receivers listening to a particular stream of music: 1 Press the STREAM buttons on the remote control.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 20 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Muting all devices The Mute button can mute all the devices in Rocketboost wireless audio system at the same time. If you press the button again, the muted stream at the device you are listening to will be unmuted. The other streams will remain muted. To unmute the stream to another device, you must point the remote at the device playing the muted stream.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 21 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Problem Solution No communicatio n between the sender and receiver • Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the sender and the power cord is connected to the receiver. • Once the power-on buttons have been held to turn on both sender and receiver and both units are in joining mode, the power-on indicators should blink quickly.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 22 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Power supply AC 120V~60 Hz Power consumption 30 W Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 23 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM Copyright © 2009 Rocketfish. Rocketfish and the Rocketfish logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Rocketboost and the Rocketboost logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation. For service and support call (800) 620-2790.
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RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 25 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM One-year limited warranty Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-RBREC (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and packaged with this warranty statement.
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RF-RBREC_09-0475_MAN_ENG_V1.fm Page 28 Friday, August 28, 2009 6:20 AM www.rocketfishproducts.com (800) 620-2790 Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA © 2009 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
