RocketFish RE-GUV1202 User Manual

Wireless Gaming Headset with 3D Sound
RF-GUV1202
User Guide
Contents
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wireless transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Wireless receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Headset jacks and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the wireless receiver batteries . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the wireless receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to a PS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TV headphone jack for the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . 15
Identifying jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HDMI cable with a TV headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Component video cable with a TV headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PS3 AV cable with a TV headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PS3 cable for the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Identifying jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HDMI cable with the PS3 AV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Component video with a PS3 component video cable . . . . . . . . .23
PS3 AV cable for both audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting up the audio (PS3 AV cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Connecting to an Xbox 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TV headphone jack for the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . 28
Identifying jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
HDMI cable with a TV headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Component video cable with a TV headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Xbox 360 AV cable with a TV headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Xbox 360 cable for the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Identifying jacks and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
HDMI cable with the Xbox 360 AV cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Component video with an Xbox 360 component video cable . .36
Xbox 360 AV cable for both audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Connecting to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Mac OS X v10.2.8 and above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting to a portable audio device . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Xbox 360 HDMI audio adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chat Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Why isn't Chat working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wireless Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
There is some interference. What do I do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Why is there no communication between the headphones and the
wireless transmitter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
How do I reset the wireless receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
LED Indicator Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
What does the LED indicator on the wireless transmitter mean? 48
What do the LED indicators on the wireless receiver mean? . . . .48
Audio Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Why do I have low or no sound coming from my headsets? . . . .49
Why isn't my microphone working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operating System Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
What Windows versions are supported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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What Mac versions are supported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Why does my headset keep shutting off? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
FCC Part 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
FCC warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Canada ICES-003 statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SRS Labs, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
How long does the coverage last? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
What does this warranty cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How to obtain warranty service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Where is the warranty valid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
What does the warranty not cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Wireless Gaming Headset with
3D Sound

Important safety instructions

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
9 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
device to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
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Introduction

Features

• Compatible with:
• PlayStation®3 (PS3™)
• Xbox 360® and Xbox LIVE®
• PC running Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows® XP
• Mac® computer running OS X v10.2.8 and above
• Stereo audio devices
• Incorporates SRS WOW® with SRS®, TruBass®, and FOCUS® technologies to create 3D sound for the exciting, lifelike sound that gamers crave
• Light-weight and comfortable
• Unique rotating earcups provide a comfortable fit and flip up inside the headband for compact storage
• Versatile, noise-reducing, boom microphone that is flexible and fits in either earcup
• Thick, soft, breathable padding for hours of comfort
• Separate volume controls for game and chat
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Package contents

Headset 3.5mm cable with
black connector
connects the headset
to the wireless
receiver
Microphone
connects to the
headset
USB cable connects
the wireless
Wireless
transmitter
transmitter to the
game console
Note: If your Xbox 360 is connected to a TV or monitor using an HDMI cable, you may need the Microsoft HDMI audio adapter (sold separately). Some models of the Xbox 360 include this adapter.
3.5mm cable with green connector
connects the
wireless
transmitter to the
RCA piggyback
cable
LINE IN
USB
POWER
PWR
MUTE
-CHAT VOL+
Wireless receiver
RCA piggyback cable
connects the wireless
2.5mm chat cable
connects an
Xbox
controller to
the wireless
receiver
transmitter to the
audio between your T V
and the game console
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Wireless transmitter

Note: When you turn on the wireless transmitter and receiver, they pair automatically.
# Component Description
1
2
3
4
POWER button
USB port
LINE IN jack
Indicator LED
Press to turn your headset on or off.
Plug the USB cable into this port and into the USB port on your game console.
Plug a green 3.5mm cable into this jack and into a headphone jack on a TV, monitor, or receiver. This is the easiest audio connection.
Blinks blue when the wireless transmitter is turned on. Lights solid blue when the wireless transmitter is turned on and connected to the wireless receiver.
POWER
USB
LINE IN
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Wireless receiver

Note: When you turn on the wireless transmitter and receiver, they pair automatically.
Front BottomTop
# Component Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Chat volume
SRS switch
Power button
Mute button
Game volume
2.5 Xbox 360 Chat jack
3.5mm jack
Reset button
Rotate to control the chat volume.
Press to turn the SRS sound feature on and off. When the SRS sound feature is turned on, a blue light around the SRS switch turns on.
Press to turn the wireless receiver on or off. The ring around the button lights solid blue.
Press to mute the microphone. Press again to restore the sound.
Press to control the game volume.
Firmly plug the 2.5mm Xbox 360 chat cable into this jack and into the Xbox 360 controller. Make sure that the cable connector is completely inserted into the jack.
Plug the black 3.5mm cable into this jack and into the LINE IN jack on your headset.
Insert a straightened paperclip into this hole to press the reset button. When this button is pressed, the wireless receiver is reset and goes into pairing mode. Reset should only be used when a connection between the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter cannot be made.
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Headset jacks and controls

Right side Left side
# Component Description
1
2
3
4
Right microphone jack (MIC)
Left microphone jack (MIC)
LINE IN jack
MUTE ALL button
Plug the microphone into this jack.
Plug the microphone into this jack.
Plug the black 3.5mm cable into this jack and into the 3.5mm jack on the wireless transmitter or other audio device.
Press to mute all audio and chat. Press again to un-mute the audio and chat.
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Installing the wireless receiver batteries

To install the wireless receiver batteries:
1 Press the release button on the back of the receiver, then remove
the battery compartment cover.
AAA
AAA
AAA
2 Insert three AAA batteries (not included) into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries align with the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.
3 Replace the cover.
Caution:
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.
Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.
Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.
Do not mix batteries of different type or mix old and new batteries.
Do not try to recharge non-rechargable batteries.
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Connecting the microphone

To connect the microphone:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the microphone tip so that the sound holes face your mouth.
Right side
Connect the microphone to either the left or right MIC jack.
Left side
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Microphone

Using the wireless receiver

You can clip the wireless receiver to your belt, pocket, or sleeve for convenient usage.
MUTE
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PS3
Selecting a connection method
Using a TV headphone jack is the easiest way to connect the game and chat audio.
Does your TV have a headphone jack?
• Yes, go to page 15.
• No, go to page 20.
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PS3

Connecting to a PS3

TV headphone jack for the audio connection

Now you need to decide how you want to connect the game video.

Identifying jacks and cables

Does your TV have:
An HDMI jack? HDMI provides the best video. Go to “HDMI
cable with a TV headphone jack” on page 17.
HDMI
An HDMI jack looks
like this.
Component video jacks? Component video provides better video than a composite (AV) connection. Go to “Component video cable with a TV headphone jack” on page 18.
Component video
YP
Green Blue Red
Component video uses three
jacks that are red, blue, and
B PR
green.
An HDMI cable
looks like this.
Red
A component video cable looks like this.
Green
Blue
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PS3
A composite video jack? Composite video provides good
video. Go to “PS3 AV cable with a TV headphone jack” on page 19.
Note: Most PS3s come with an AV cable that provides a composite video connection.
Composite video
Yellow
Composite video uses one video jack.
On some TVs, this jack is yellow. On
other TVs, this jack is green.
A composite video
cable looks like this.
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PS3

HDMI cable with a TV headphone jack

To connect to a PS3 using a TV headphone jack and HDMI cable:
Note: The HDMI cable may not be provided with the PS3. You
may need to buy this cable separately.
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
SOURCE
G
r
e
e
n
B
c
a
l
k
HDMI
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
3 Complete the Steps in “Setting up the Chat function” on page 26.
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PS3

Component video cable with a TV headphone jack

To connect to a PS3 using a TV headphone jack and PS3 component video cable:
Note: The PS3 component video cable is not provided with the
PS3. You’ll need to buy this cable separately.
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Green (Y)
Blue (P
B)
Green (PR)
SOURCE
Black
G
r
e
e
n
Red (R) and white (L) (not used)
PS3 component video
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
3 Complete the Steps in “Setting up the Chat function” on page 26.
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PS3

PS3 AV cable with a TV headphone jack

To connect to a PS3 using a TV headphone jack and PS3 AV cable:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Yellow (video)
SOURCE
G
r
e
Black
e
n
USB
Red (R) and white (L) (not used)
PS3 AV
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
3 Complete the Steps in “Setting up the Chat function” on page 26.
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PS3

PS3 cable for the audio connection

Now you need to decide how you want to connect the game video.
Note: A TV headphone jack is the easiest way to connect the game and chat audio. If your TV has a headphone jack, go to “TV headphone jack for the audio connection” on page 15.

Identifying jacks and cables

Does your TV have:
An HDMI jack? HDMI provides the best video. Go to “HDMI
cable with the PS3 AV cable” on page 22.
HDMI
20
An HDMI jack looks like this.
Component video jacks? Component video provides better video than a composite (AV) connection. Go to “Component video with a PS3 component video cable” on page 23.
YP
Green Blue Red
Component video uses three
jacks that are red, blue, and green.
B PR
An HDMI cable looks like this.
Component video
Red
A component video cable looks like this.
Green
Blue
PS3
A composite video jack? Composite video provides good
video. Go to “PS3 AV cable for both audio and video” on page 24.
Note: Most PS3s come with an AV cable that provides a composite video connection.
Composite video
Yellow
Composite video uses one video jack. On
some TVs, this jack is yellow. On other
TVs, this jack is green.
A composite video cable
looks like this.
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PS3

HDMI cable with the PS3 AV cable

To connect to the PS3 with an HDMI cable:
Note: The HDMI cable may not be provided with the PS3. You
may need to buy this cable separately.
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
HDMI
Yellow (video) (not used)
SOURCE
Black
MUTE
Green
POWER
LINE IN
USB
USB
Piggyback
USB
Red (R)
White (L)
PS3 AV
2 Complete the steps in “Setting up the audio (PS3 AV cable)” on
page 25.
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PS3

Component video with a PS3 component video cable

To connect to a PS3 with a PS3 component video cable:
Note: The PS3 component video cable is not provided with the
PS3. You’ll need to buy this cable separately.
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Green (Y)
Blue (P Red (P
White (L)
B)
R)
SOURCE
Black
Piggyback
Green
MUTE
USB
USB
Red (R)
PS3 component
video
2 Complete the steps in “Setting up the audio (PS3 AV cable)” on
page 25.
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PS3

PS3 AV cable for both audio and video

To connect to a PS3 using a PS3 AV cable:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Yellow (vi deo )
SOURCE
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
Piggyback
MUTE
Green
USB
USB
2 Complete the steps in “Setting up the audio (PS3 AV cable)” on
page 25.
PS3 AV
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PS3

Setting up the audio (PS3 AV cable)

If you use the PS3 AV cable for your audio connection, you need to set up the audio on your PS3.
Note: If you use a TV headphone jack for the audio connection, you do not need to set up the audio!
To set up the audio when using the PS3 AV cable:
1 Turn on your PS3, then open the Settings menu. 2 Select Sound Settings, Audio Multi Output. This setting lets
you use the standard PS3 AV cable that came with your PS3 while using an HDMI or digital (optical) audio output.
3 Press X to save your setting. 4 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
5 Complete the steps in “Setting up the Chat function” on page 26.
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PS3

Setting up the Chat function

To set up the Chat function:
1 Turn on your PS3, then open the PS3 Settings menu. 2 Select Accessory Settings. 3 Select Audio Device Settings. 4 Set the Input Device and Output Device settings to Rocketfish
Wireless Headset.
5 Select OK to save the settings and close the menu.
Your headset is set up and ready to use.
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Xbox 360
Selecting a connection method
Using a TV headphone jack is the easiest way to connect the game and chat audio.
Does your TV have a headphone jack?
• Yes, go to page 28.
• No, go to page 33.
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Xbox 360

Connecting to an Xbox 360

TV headphone jack for the audio connection

Now you need to decide how you want to connect the game video.

Identifying jacks and cables

Does your TV have:
An HDMI jack? HDMI provides the best video. Go to “HDMI
cable with a TV headphone jack” on page 30.
HDMI
28
An HDMI jack looks like this.
Component video jacks? Component video provides better video than a composite (AV) connection. Go to “Component video cable with a TV headphone jack” on page 31.
Component video
YP
Green Blue Red
Component video uses three
jacks that are red, blue, and
B PR
green.
An HDMI cable looks like this.
Red
A component video cable looks like
Green
Blue
this.
Xbox 360
A composite video jack? Composite video provides good
video. Go to “Xbox 360 AV cable with a TV headphone jack” on page 32.
Note: Most Xbox 360s come with an AV cable that provides a composite video connection.
Composite video
Yellow
Composite video uses one video jack.
On some TVs, this jack is yellow. On
other TVs, this jack is green.
A composite video
cable looks like this.
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Xbox 360

HDMI cable with a TV headphone jack

To connect to an Xbox 360 using a TV headphone jack and HDMI cable:
Note: The HDMI cable may not be provided with the Xbox 360.
You may have to buy this cable separately.
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
G
r
e
e
n
B
c
a
l
k
MUTE
Xbox cable
(press firmly)
POWER
SOURCE
LINE IN
USB
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
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HDMI
Xbox 360

Component video cable with a TV headphone jack

Note: The Xbox 360 component video cable may not be
provided with the Xbox 360. You may need to buy this cable separately.
To connect to an Xbox 360 using a TV headphone jack and component video cable:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Green (Y )
Blue (PB)
Blue (PB)
Red (PR)
Red (R) and white (L) (not used)
Black
MUTE
SOURCE
G
r
e
e
n
POWER
LINE IN
USB
USB
Xbox cable
(press firmly)
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
Xbox 360 component video
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Xbox 360

Xbox 360 AV cable with a TV headphone jack

To connect to an Xbox 360 using a headphone jack and Xbox 360 AV cable:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Yellow (vi deo )
SOURCE
G
r
e
e
n
MUTE
Black
Xbox cable
(press firmly)
POWER
LINE IN
USB
Red (R) and white (L) (not used)
Xbox 360 AV
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
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Xbox 360

Xbox 360 cable for the audio connection

Now you need to decide how you want to connect the game video.
Note: A TV headphone jack is the easiest way to connect the game and chat audio. If your TV has a headphone jack, go to “TV headphone jack for the audio connection” on page 28.

Identifying jacks and cables

Does your TV have:
An HDMI jack? HDMI provides the best video. Go to “HDMI
cable with the Xbox 360 AV cable” on page 35.
HDMI
An HDMI jack looks like this.
Component video jacks? Component video provides better video than a composite (AV) connection. Go to “Component video with an Xbox 360 component video cable” on page 36.
Component video
YP
Green Blue Red
Component video uses three jacks
that are red, blue, and green.
B PR
An HDMI cable looks like this.
Red
A component video cable looks like this.
Green
Blue
33
Xbox 360
A composite video jack? Composite video provides good
video. Go to “Xbox 360 AV cable for both audio and video” on page 37.
Note: Most Xbox 360s come with an AV cable that provides a composite video connection.
Composite video
Yellow
34
Composite video uses one video jack.
On some TVs, this jack is yellow. On
other TVs, this jack is green.
A composite video
cable looks like this.
Xbox 360

HDMI cable with the Xbox 360 AV cable

To connect to the Xbox 360 using the Xbox 360 AV cable and an HDMI cable:
Note: The HDMI cable may not be provided with the Xbox 360.
You may have to buy this cable separately.
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Note: If you can’t access the red and white audio jacks on the Xbox 360, you need an additional adapter cable. See “Xbox 360 HDMI audio adapter” on page 45.
HDMI
White
Red
SOURCE
Yellow (n ot use d)
Black
Xbox cable
Green
(press firmly)
Piggyback
Xbox 360 AV
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
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Xbox 360

Component video with an Xbox 360 component video cable

Note: The Xbox 360 component video cable may not be
provided with the Xbox 360. You may need to buy this cable. separately.
To connect to the Xbox 360 with an Xbox 360 component video cable:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Green (Y)
B)
Blue (P
Red (PR)
Black
Xbox cable (press firmly)
Green
SOURCE
Piggyback
Red
White
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
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Xbox 360 component video
Xbox 360

Xbox 360 AV cable for both audio and video

To connect to an Xbox 360 using the Xbox 360 AV cable:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Yellow (video)
Red
SOURCE
Black
MUTE
Xbox cable
(press firmly)
n e e
r G
LINE IN
USB
POWER
USB
Piggyback
White
2 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
Xbox 360 AV
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Computer

Connecting to a computer

If your computer has a Windows operating system, go to “Windows 7” on page 38.
If your computer has a Mac operating system, go to “Mac OS X v10.2.8 and above” on page 42.

Windows 7

To connect to a Windows 7-based computer:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Black
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
2 Click Start, Control Panel, then click the Sound icon. 3 Click the Playback tab.
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4 Make a note of the default devices selected in the Playback list. If
you do not want the headset to be the default sound device for Windows sounds, you can reset the default devices to their original settings.
5 In the Playback list, select Rocketfish headset, then select Set
Default. A green check appears next to Rocketfish headset. 6 Click Properties, then click the Levels tab. 7 Slide the Speakers slider to the maximum settings. This setting
determines the volume of the chat you hear. You can use the
chat volume control on the receiver to adjust the chat volume.
8 Click OK. 9 Click the Recording tab. 10Make a note of the default devices selected in the Recording list.
If you do not want the headset to be the default sound device for
Windows sounds, you can reset the default devices to their
original settings.
11In the Recording list, select Rocketfish Headset, then select Set
Default. A green check appears next to Rocketfish Headset. 12Click Properties, then click the Levels tab. 13Slide the Microphone slider to the middle setting. This setting
determines the volume of your voice that others hear when you
speak into the microphone.
14Click OK to close the Sound window. 15If you do not want the headset to be the default device for
Window sounds, go back to the Playback and Recording tabs
and set the default audio devices back to their original settings.
16Close any open dialog boxes. 17Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the
transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the
transmitter lights solid blue. You are done and your headset is
ready to use.
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Computer

Windows XP

To connect to a Windows XP-based computer:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Black
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
USB
2 Click Start, Control Panel, click the icon that controls sound and
audio devices.
3 Click the Audio tab.
4 Make a note of the default devices selected in the Sound
playback and Sound recording lists. If you do not want the headset to be the default sound device for Windows sounds, you can reset the default devices to their original settings.
5 Under Sound playback, make sure the Rocketfish Headset is
selected as the default device.
6 Click Volume, Options, then click Properties.
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7 Click to check Speaker and Wave, then click OK. 8 Slide the Speaker and Wave sliders to the maximum settings.
These settings determine the volume of the chat you hear. You
can use the chat volume control on the wireless receiver to
adjust the chat volume. 9 Click the X in the upper right corner of the dialog box to close
the box. 10Under Sound recording, make sure the Rocketfish Headset is
selected as the default device. 11Click Volume, then slide the Mic Volume slider to the middle
setting. This setting determines the volume of your voice that
others hear when you speak into the microphone. 12Click the X in the upper right corner of the dialog box to close
the box. 13Click OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties
window. 14If you do not want the headset to be the default device for
Window sounds, go back to the Sounds and Audio Devices dialog
box and set the default audio devices for playback and recording
back to their original settings.
15Close the open dialog boxes. 16Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the
transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the
transmitter lights solid blue. You are done and your headset is
ready to use.
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Computer

Mac OS X v10.2.8 and above

To connect to a Mac-based computer:
1 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
U
S
B
Black
LINE IN
USB
MUTE
POWER
2 Click the Apple® menu icon, then go to System
Preferences/Sound.
3 Select the Output tab and make sure that the default audio
device is set to Rocketfish Wireless Headset. If not, select Rocketfish Wireless Headset.
4 Set the Output volume slider on the bottom of the screen to the
maximum. This setting determines the chat volume level. You can use the CHAT VOLUME control wireless receiver to adjust the volume.
5 Select the Input tab and make sure that the default microphone
is set to Rocketfish Wireless Headset. If not, select Rocketfish
Wireless Headset.
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6 Set the Input volume slider to 75%. This setting determines the
volume of your voice that others hear when you speak into the
microphone.
7 Close the open dialog boxes. 8 Press the POWER button on the wireless transmitter, then press
the POWER button on the wireless receiver. When the
transmitter is connected to the receiver, the LED indicator on the
transmitter lights solid blue.
Your headset is ready to use.
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Audio Device

Connecting to a portable audio device

To connect to a portable audio device:
1 Make the connection shown in the following illustration.
Black
Black
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2 Turn on the audio device. Sound plays through your
headset.
3 Adjust the volume using the volume controls on your
portable audio device.

Troubleshooting

Xbox 360 HDMI audio adapter

When you connect an HDMI cable on some older models of the Xbox 360, you may not be able to access the red and white audio jacks on the Xbox 360. To use the red and white audio jacks, you need to buy an Xbox 360 HDMI audio adapter cable.
Plug this end of the HDMI audio adapter cable into the AV port on the Xbox 360.
Plug the red and white connectors on the piggyback cable into this end of the HDMI audio adapter.

General

Problem Solution
No audio • Make sure that the volume is not turned down or muted.
Sound interference
No communication between the headphones and wireless transmitter
• Press the ALL MUTE button on the left side of the headset once to make sure that the All Mute function is not activated.
• Make sure that all connections are connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries do not need replacing.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter are paired. Turn off the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter, then turn them back on.
• Press the Reset button. See “Wireless receiver” on page 9.
• Move the wireless transmitter slowly to find the best transmission position for your receiver.
• Shorten the distance between your headphones and the wireless transmitter. The maximum distance is up to 30 feet (9.1 meters)
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries are installed correctly.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries do not need replacing.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter are paired. Turn off the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter, then turn them back on.
• Press the Reset button. See “Wireless receiver” on page 9.
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Chat Questions

Why isn't Chat working?

• Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes face your mouth.
• Unplug and plug the microphone back in pressing firmly to assure a good connection.
• Press the MUTE button on the wireless receiver to unmute the microphone.
• Press the CHAT VOLUME dial on the wireless receiver to control the chat volume.
• Make sure that all connections are correct and secure. Sometimes a cable may appear to be connected, but it may not be pressed in all the way.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries are installed correctly. See “Installing the wireless receiver batteries” on page 11.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries do not need replacing.
• Make sure that the USB cable is connected to both the wireless transmitter and your device.
• If you're using an Xbox 360:
• Make sure the wireless receiver is connected to the Xbox 360 controller using the supplied chat cable. On the wireless receiver, press firmly, so no part of the silver jack is showing. This tight connection helps to make sure the cable does not fall out during gaming.
• Try a different Xbox controller.
• Try recording a message to a friend by selecting My Friends, Send a Message, then Add Voice. If you can hear yourself, the chat problem could be a game issue, a problem on the recipient’s end, or some other variable not related to the headset.
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• Try testing the microphone by connecting the headset to a smartphone and making a test call or recording a memo. If you can hear yourself, the chat problem could be a game issue, a problem on the recipients end, or some other variable not related to the headset.

Wireless Questions

There is some interference. What do I do?

• Move the wireless transmitter slowly to find the best transmission position for your receiver.
• Shorten the distance between your headphones and the wireless transmitter. The maximum distance is up to 30 feet (9.1 meters).

Why is there no communication between the headphones and the wireless transmitter?

•Press the PWR button on the wireless receiver to turn on the receiver. The headset has a sleep/standby mode feature to preserve battery life. The headset goes into sleep mode if there's no input for 3 minutes.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries are installed correctly. See “Installing the wireless receiver batteries” on page 11.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries do not need replacing.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter are paired. The LED indicator on the transmitter is solid blue when the devices are paired. See “There is some interference. What do I do?” on page 47 above if you need to re-pair the devices.
• Turn off the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter, then turn them back on.
• Press the reset button on the wireless receiver. See “How do I reset the wireless receiver?” on page 48.
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How do I reset the wireless receiver?

• Insert a straightened paperclip into the reset hole on the bottom of the receiver to press the reset button. When this button is pressed, the wireless receiver is reset and goes into pairing mode. Reset should only be used when a connection between the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter cannot be made.

LED Indicator Questions

What does the LED indicator on the wireless transmitter mean?

• The LED is solid blue when the transmitter is connected to (paired) the receiver.
• The LED blinks blue when the wireless transmitter is turned on.

What do the LED indicators on the wireless receiver mean?

•The MUTE LED is orange when the Mute button on the wireless receiver has been pressed.
•The MUTE LED is red when the mute button (the Rocketfish logo) on the left side of the headset has been pressed.
•The MUTE LED is off when the headset is not muted.
•The PWR LED blinks blue when connected to (paired) the transmitter.
•The SRS LED lights blue when SRS mode is activated.
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Audio Questions

Why do I have low or no sound coming from my headsets?

•Press the PWR button on the wireless receiver to turn the receiver on. The headset has a sleep/standby mode feature to preserve battery life. The unit goes into sleep mode if there's no input for 3 minutes.
• Make sure that the volume on the wireless receiver is not turned down or muted. The LED on the wireless receiver will light orange when mute is activated.
• Press the all mute button (the Rocketfish logo) on the left side of the headset once to make sure that the all mute function is not activated. The LED on the wireless receiver will light red when all mute is activated.
• Make sure that the sound on the connected device (such as a gaming console, computer, or audio device) is not muted or turned down too low.
•Press the Chat Volume dial on the wireless receiver to control the chat volume.
• Check the game's audio settings.
• Make sure that all connections are correct and secure. Sometimes a cable may appear to be connected but it may not be pressed in all the way.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries are installed correctly. See “Installing the wireless receiver batteries” on page 11.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries do not need replacing.
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• Make sure that the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter are paired. The LED indicator on the transmitter is solid blue when the devices are paired. See “There is some interference. What do I do?” on page 47 if you need to re-pair the devices.
• Turn off the wireless receiver and wireless transmitter, then turn them back on.
• Press the reset button on the wireless receiver. See “How do I reset the wireless receiver?” on page 48.

Why isn't my microphone working?

• Press the PWR button on the wireless receiver to turn the receiver on. The headset has a sleep/standby mode feature to preserve battery life. The headset goes into sleep mode if there's no input for 3 minutes.
• Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes face your mouth.
• Position the microphone several inches away from your mouth so it does not overload when you speak. Try to balance the microphone position and the volume setting for optimum voice level.
• Press the all mute button (the Rocketfish logo) on the left side of the headset once to make sure that the all mute function is not activated. The LED on the wireless receiver will light red when all mute is activated.
• Make sure that the volume on the wireless receiver is not turned down or muted. The LED on the wireless receiver will light orange when mute is activated.
• Rotate the CHAT VOLUME dial on the wireless receiver to control the chat volume.
• Make sure the USB cable is connected to both the wireless transmitter and your device.
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• Make sure that all connections are correct and secure. Sometimes a cable may appear to be connected but it may not be pressed in all the way.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries are installed correctly. See “Installing the wireless receiver batteries” on page 11.
• Make sure that the wireless receiver batteries do not need replacing.
• Make sure that the microphone isn't plugged into the Line In port (or vice versa).
• Make sure the headphone jack is pushed all the way into the port.
• If you're using an Xbox 360
• Make sure the wireless receiver is connected to the Xbox 360 controller using the supplied chat cable. On the wireless receiver, press firmly, so no part of the silver jack is showing. This tight connection helps to make sure the cable does not fall out during gaming.
• Try a different Xbox controller.
• Try recording a message to a friend by selecting My Friends, Send a Message, then Add Voice. If you can hear yourself, the chat problem could be a game issue, a problem on the recipients end, or some other variable not related to the headset.
• Try testing the microphone by connecting the headset to a smart phone and make a test call or record a memo. If you can hear yourself, the chat problem could be a game issue, a problem on the recipients end, or some other variable not related to the headset.
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Operating System Questions

What Windows versions are supported?

• Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows® XP are supported.

What Mac versions are supported?

• Mac OS X v10.2.8 and above are supported.
General Questions

Why does my headset keep shutting off?

The headset has a sleep/standby mode feature to preserve battery life. The headset goes into sleep mode if there's no input for 3 minutes. Press the PWR button on the wireless receiver to turn the unit back on.

Specifications

Speakers 40mm neodymium Frequency response Headphones: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Impedance 32 ohms
Microphone: 100 Hz to 8,000 Hz
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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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. 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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

SRS Labs, Inc.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. WOW ® significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass.
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One-year limited warranty

Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product (“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. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the 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 par ts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
•Installation
•Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
• Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
• Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
• 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
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
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Contact Rocketfish: For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790
www.rocketfishproducts.com Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645 © 2012 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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www.rocketfishproducts.com (800) 620-2790
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA
© 2012 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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