Arcam RCUBE User Manual
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iPod Speaker System
Important Safety Instructions
is product is designed and manufactured to meet
strict quality and safety standards. However, you should
be aware of the following installation and operation
precautions.
is symbol precedes
important operating or
servicing information.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Follow all warnings and instructions
You must read all the safety and operating instructions
before operating this equipment. Retain this handbook
for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the
handbook or on the equipment.
2. Water and moisture
e presence of electricity near water can be dangerous.
To prevent water dripping or splashing into the
equipment, do not use near water – for example near a
bathtub, kitchen sink or swimming pool, etc.
3. Object or liquid entry
Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings. Liquidlled objects such as vases should not be placed on the
equipment.
4. Placing the equipment
Only use a rack or shelf that is stable and strong enough to
support the weight of this equipment.
5. Ventilation
Do not block any ventilation openings in the equipment.
Do not place the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
so surface, or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet, since
ventilation may be impeded.
6. Heat
Locate the equipment away from naked ames or heatproducing appliances such as radiators, stoves or other
appliances that produce heat.
7. Climate
e equipment has been designed for use in moderate
climates and in domestic situations.
8. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
e case should normally only require a wipe with a dry,
so, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for
cleaning.
We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or
polishes as they can cause permanent white marks.
9. Power sources
Only connect the equipment to a power supply of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the equipment.
e primary method of isolating the equipment from the
mains supply is to remove the mains plug. e equipment
must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection
possible.
10. Power-cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to the point where
they exit from the equipment.
11. Non-use periods
We recommend that the power cord of the equipment is
unplugged from the power outlet during lightning storms
or if the equipment is not being used for an extended
period of time
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
12. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
equipment, turn the power o immediately and unplug
the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer
and do not reconnect the equipment.
13. Servicing
You should not attempt to service the equipment. Contact
your dealer to arrange servicing.
14. Damage requiring service
e equipment should be serviced by qualied service
personnel when:
A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
or
B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the
equipment, or
C. the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture,
or
D. the equipment does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance, or
E. the equipment has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
Correct disposal of this product
is marking indicates that this product should
not be disposed with other household waste
throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal
and to conserve material resources, this product
should be recycled responsibly.
To dispose of your product, please use your local
return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased.
Safety and Standards Compliance
is equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/EN
60065 international electrical safety standard. is device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) is
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that
an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and
has been certied by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
iPhone, iPad and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Welcome
ank you for purchasing the rCube and
Contents
Safety Information ......................................E-2
Welcome ....................................................... E-4
Contents
What’s in the Box? .......................................................E-5
Available Accessories .................................................E-5
Product Overview .......................................................E-6
Rear Panel .......................................................................E-7
Connections Overview .............................................E-8
Top Panel ........................................................................E-9
Remote .........................................................................E-10
Carrying and Placing the rCube .........................E-12
Operate ........................................................E-13
Playing from an iPod or iPhone ..........................E-13
Playing from a Line-Level Source ......................E-14
Playing from a Headphone Jack ........................E-15
Using Video Outputs ...............................................E-16
rCube goes where you go ....................................E-17
Options ........................................................E-18
Setting up the rWave USB transmitter ............E-18
Playing from the rWave USB Transmitter .......E-19
Setting up the rWand iPod transmitter ..........E-20
Playing from the rWand iPod Transmitter .....E-21
Setting up rCube-to-rCube transmission .......E-22
Upgrading the Firmware .......................................E-23
Troubleshooting .......................................E-24
Specications.............................................E-25
Warranty .....................................................E-26
welcome to the Arcam family. Arcam has
been producing specialist audio products
of remarkable quality for discerning Hi-Fi
enthusiasts for over three decades. Your rCube
has the heritage of a long line of award winning
Hi-Fi components.
e rCube is unique among iPod® speakers.
It is designed to be small in size but big in
sound. Side ring full range drivers create a
spacious sound from a small unit. e rCube
can stream music wirelessly, too. With its
integral battery and using an optional wireless
transmitter, the rCube can wirelessly receive
music from your PC or iPod, enabling you to
bring music anywhere you like in the home.
e rCube is intuitive and easy to use. is
handbook gives you all the instructions you
will need to get the most from your ‘Cube’.
It will help you set up your rCube, connect
it and position it to get the best sound. is
handbook also shows you how to play music
from your iPod, from an external source and
from another rCube or a PC wirelessly.
We hope you will enjoy your rCube. If you
require further information about Arcam
products, our network of dealers will be
happy to help you. Further information
can also be found on the Arcam website at
www.arcam.co.uk.
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What’s in the Box?
QuickTour
rCube
Arcam rWave USB transmitter
for wireless audio streaming
from your PC or Mac
AC Adapter
(supplied with the
apppropriate power lead)
Available Accessories
Arcam rWand iPod® transmitter
for wireless audio streaming
from your iPod, iPhone® or iPad®
Other accessories may become available in future
— please contact your Arcam dealer for the latest information.
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Arcam rTube Component video breakout
cable for connecting to high quality
component video enabled displays
Remote
(supplied with
battery)
QuickTour
Product Overview
View from Back
Rear Panel Connectors
e rear panel contains the overall power switch and
connectors for connecting power as well as CD players and
TVs etc. See page E-7.
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View from Top
iPod Dock and Handle (with dust cover)
e iPod dock and integrated handle is protected by a dust
cover. Press on the rear of the cover to rotate it and reveal
the dock and handle. Note the unit must not be carried with
the handle while an iPod is in the dock.
Top Panel Controls
is row of buttons provides control over input selection,
wireless reception, standby mode, mute and volume. See
page E-9.
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Rear Panel
Rear Panel
e rear panel contains the master power switch and
sockets for power and connecting the rCube to other
devices (see Connections Overview on page E-8 for
details).
Video and audio connections
e rCube has a variety of ways to connect to external video displays
and analogue and digital audio sources. See the ‘Connection
Overview’ section of this manual or look for your specic connection
in the ‘Playing from a ....’ in the Table of Contents for details.
BASS button
e rCube applies a sophisticated psychoacoustic bass enhancement
carefully designed to compensate for the reduction in bass output
that occurs when the rCube is not placed near a wall or corner. e
natural acoustics near room walls reinforce the bass output of the
External analogue input via 3.5mm
connector.
Composite video output from
supported iPods
When pressed, reduces bass output,
useful for placement in a corner.
Component video output from
supported iPods
USB connector for upgrading
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DC Voltage supply input from power
module.
Main on/o switch for entire unit.
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AUX-in
Composite
VIDEO
BASS
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VIDEO
UPGRADE
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cube, so we recommend pressing the Bass
button to deactivate the bass boost when
placing the rCube near a wall or corner.
USB upgrade
e rCube has a USB connector on the
back of the unit for future upgrade via
a USB memory stick. You should not
upgrade your unit unless advised to do so.
If you need to upgrade your unit please
visit www.arcam.co.uk for instructions
and the latest rmware.
e rear panel USB connector
is for future rCube upgrades
only. e rCube does not play
music les from this USB
port nor does it interface with
computers via this port.
Power Switch
Before using the rCube it must be
connected to the mains supply using the
supplied AC adaptor (unless the integral
battery is charged). Once plugged in, the
power switch on the rear panel will switch
the rCube from o to standby mode. In
standby, the rCube responds to front panel
or remote control commands but also uses
a small amount of power. If you are using
battery power you should switch the unit
completely o using the rear-panel power
switch when not in use.
QuickTour
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QuickTour
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TV
B
External Source
Only use the AC adaptor that was originally
supplied with your rCube. Other adaptors
may damage the rCube.
Connections Overview
Power
Your rCube can be powered from the mains
or from the integral rechargeable battery.
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CD OUT
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Power
Connect the power supply to power the unit
from the mains and/or to charge the battery.
Connecting to external sources
ere are two types of sources that can be
connected to the rCube’s AUX-in input: linelevel analogue (e.g. from a hi- CD player
or a TV) and headphone jack analogue (e.g.
MP3 player). For more details on a specic
connection please see the ‘Playing from a
...’ in the Table of Contents to locate your
scenario.
Connecting to a TV (iPod video playback)
Video-enabled iPods can be connected to
a television with either composite video
A or component video B connectors
(see gure). To connect to a display with
component video (3 wires) use the optional
break out cable. For a list of currently
compatible iPod products that output video
see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1454.
Please note that Apple devices do not output
any menu graphics or any application
graphics to a connected display — the video
out is used only for playback of video les.
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