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RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 3 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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 ................................
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 4 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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. The wireless speaker also supports an easy-to-use stereo mode for two wireless speakers.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 5 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 6 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 7 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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,” which send or transmit audio streams, and “Receivers,” which receive the audio.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 8 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM Features • High-Performance Audio - Uncompressed digital CD-quality sound, adjustable volume control • Strong Wireless Signal - 150 ft.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 9 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM # 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. Lights when bass enhancement is turned on. 6 7 Bass indicator Charge indicator 8 9 10 Lights green to indicate a full charge.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 10 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM Remote control 4 1 5 2 6 7 8 3 TM # 1 2 Feature /| Standby/On button 3 Volume / buttons (device) BASS button 4 Input A 5 6 7 8 10 Description Press to turn the wireless sender/receiver or wireless speaker on. Press again to enter standby mode. Press to adjust the volume of the wireless speaker. Press to enable/disable the BASS enhancement.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 11 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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. 1 Unscrew the bottom cover (three screws). 2 Insert eight alkaline or rechargeable NiMH C batteries matching the +/- symbols as indicated. Note: This product will only recharge NiMH batteries.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 12 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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: 1 Connect the AC power adapter to the wireless speaker and plug into an AC power outlet. 15V DC LINK 15V DC Back 2 Turn on the wireless speaker using the power switch on the top panel.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 13 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM To charge the wireless speaker batteries: 1 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.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 14 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM To replace the battery: 1 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. 2 Match the polarity on the lithium cell with a plus sign (+) on the battery tray. Replace the battery with a CR2025 or equivalent. 3 Slide the tray with the new battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 15 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM Using your wireless speaker kit Turning on the wireless speaker To turn the wireless speaker on and off: 1 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. 2 If the wireless speaker is off, press to turn it on. The power indicator lights.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 16 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 17 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM • Repeat steps 1-5 for each additional Rocketboost device you are adding to your network. Power on indicator POWER /JOIN BASS CHARGE CHANNEL L - MONO - R SOURCE TM • The power indicators light steadily if the joining was successful. • The power indicators blink slowly if the joining was not successful. Note: Rocketboost devices have their own memory.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 18 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 19 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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: 1 Press ALL (mute) on the remote control. All audio streams in your network are muted. TM 2 Pressing ALL (mute), while aiming at a specific Rocketboost wireless receiver, will “unmute” the stream that was last heard at that wireless receiver.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 20 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 4 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. 5 Select which wireless speaker you want to be the left speaker, then press and hold the Source button for five seconds. It will start blinking rapidly.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 21 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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. The following shows an example Rocketboost network.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 22 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM • 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. • The Rocketboost Wireless HD Starter Kit (RF-RBKIT) includes a wireless sender device and the RF-RBREC, amplified wireless receiver.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 23 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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. Cautions: Do not block the ventilation openings. If the power cord is damaged, it must be repaired by a qualified technician.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 24 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM • 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 No communication between the Rocketboost sender and receiver devices. No sound My Rocketboost remote will not control the volume. I can’t turn the volume up or down. The sound/audio is really quiet coming out of my wireless speakers.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 25 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM Specifications Wireless Speaker Power supply (DC to AC adapter) 15 V, 1.5 A Battery power 8 C cells (UM-2) (alkaline or NiMH) Signal-to-noise ratio 90dBA +/-3dBA Tweeter: 8 ohms Woofer: 4 ohms Rated output power (at 10% thd) Tweeter: 5 W Woofer: 22 W 15.83 × 9.13 × 9.13 inches Dimensions (W ×H × D) (402 × 210.8 × 210.8 mm) 99.5 oz. Weight (28.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 26 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 27 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM 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.
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RF-RBWSO2-01_11-0480 _MAN_V1.fm Page 29 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:42 PM One-year limited warranty Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-RBWS02-01 (“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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