RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit RF-WHTIB-A User Guide Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Rocketfish RF-WHTIB-A Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit Contents Introduction............................................................................................. 2 Features..................................................................................................... 5 Setting up your wireless rear speaker kit ...................................... 8 Using your wireless rear speaker kit..................................
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Safety information CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 4 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) 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.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 5 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Features • 2.4 GHz wireless sender and wireless receiver • Transmits high quality audio over a radio frequency communication link • Compact size • Hidden antennas • Low power consumption Package contents Examine the contents of the box for your Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 6 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Wireless sender Front view Back view Bottom view 1 2 6 7 6 # Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power indicator LED Right speaker input terminals Left speaker input terminals DC IN jack Power switch CONNECT button Hanging holes for wall mounting the wireless sender.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 7 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Wireless receiver Front view Back view 100-240V~50/60Hz 2 1 3 4 5 6 Bottom view 7 8 # Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power indicator LED Volume control knob Left speaker output terminals Right speaker output terminals AC IN jack Power switch CONNECT button Hanging holes for wall mounting the wireless receiver.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Setting up your wireless rear speaker kit The following diagram shows a typical home theater setup using the Wireless Rear Speaker Kit. The following sections provide further details on how to setup and operate this product.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 9 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Connecting the wireless sender Connecting the sender to the home theater receiver Home theater receiver back panel Wireless sender back panel Press and hold Release Caution: Turn off your home theater receiver while connecting the units.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 10 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM 2 Connect the left rear speaker terminals of the home theater receiver the same way. Notes: Make sure that the exposed tips of the speaker wire do not touch each other, and that they are fully inserted into the terminals. Speaker wire colors may vary with different speaker systems. Make sure you connect your home theater receiver using the rear speaker terminals only.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 11 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Connecting the wireless receiver Connecting the wireless receiver to your rear speakers Left rear speaker Right rear speaker 100-240V~50/60Hz To connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver: 1 Connect the right speaker to the right speaker terminals of the wireless receiver, and the left speaker to the left speaker terminals.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 12 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Connecting the wireless receiver to the power cord Connecting the power cord 100-240V~50/60Hz To connect the wireless receiver to the power cord: Note: Plug the power cord in only after all speakers are connected to the wireless receiver. 1 Plug the small (female) end of the power cord into the AC 100V-240V~50/60Hz jack on the back of the wireless receiver. 2 Plug the large (male) end of the power cord into a power outlet.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 13 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Placing the wireless sender and wireless receiver The wireless sender and wireless receiver must be separated by at least 12 inches and be within 100 feet of each other for linked operation. To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the wireless sender and wireless receiver units with no obstructions in front.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 14 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Using your wireless rear speaker kit Establishing communications between the wireless sender and wireless receiver To turn on the System: 1 Turn on the power switch on the back panel of the wireless sender. The LED indicator blinks to indicate that the wireless sender is plugged in. Blinking LED 2 Turn on the power switch on the back panel of the wireless receiver.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 15 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Listening to the system To listen to the system: 1 Turn on the system. Make sure that there is an active link between the wireless sender and wireless receiver. 2 Turn on your home theater receiver, then play the audio or video source through your home theater receiver. The volume control on the wireless receiver is only used to adjust the balance of the volume between the front and rear speakers.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 16 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Optimizing your surround sound The Rocketfish Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit uses state-of-the-art 2.4 GHz technology to digitally send audio data from the wireless sender to the wireless receiver. Wireless links create a small latency between the wireless sender and wireless receiver, and many home theater receivers let you adjust the delay between the various speakers in your surround system.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 17 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A Problem Solution Sound interference • Move the wireless sender and wireless receiver slowly to find the best reception position for your system. • Shorten the distance between your wireless sender and wireless receiver. The maximum distance is 100 feet. • Other devices, such as cordless phones or microwaves, may cause interference with the wireless sender and wireless receiver.
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RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 19 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 20 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM Copyright © 2013 Rocketfish. Rocketfish and the Rocketfish 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.
RF-WHTIB_13-0050_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 21 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:51 AM RF-WHTIB-A One-Year Limited Warranty Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-WHTIB-A (“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”).
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