RocketFish RF-3800 User Manual

Three-Piece Speaker System

Système de haut-parleurs à trois éléments

Sistema de altavoces de tres piezas

RF-3800

User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario

Rocketfish RF-3800

Three-Piece Speaker System

Welcome............................................................................. 1

Introduction ...................................................................... 1

Safety information .......................................................... 2

Features............................................................................... 2

Setting up your speakers .............................................. 4

Using your speakers ....................................................... 6

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 6

1 Year Limited Warranty................................................ 9

Français.................................................. 11

Español .................................................. 21

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Rocketfish product. Your RF-3800 three-piece speaker system represents the state of the art in speaker design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Introduction

This system is designed to deliver superior performance with devices such as computers, iPod portable devices. The system offers high-efficiency, long-excursion drivers combined with a low-distortion, high-powered amplifier that provides deep base with clarity and great dynamic range.

, MP-3 players, DVD players, and other

1RF-3800

Safety information

Warning

• Keep your speakers out of the rain and humid conditions to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Keep speakers away from water to avoid electric shock. Keep water from dripping on the speakers and do not put objects containing water, such as vases, on top of the speakers. Do not put the speakers near standing water.

Cautions

• Read the users guide before making any connections or operating your speakers.

• Do not plug the power supply in until all other connections are made.

• Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with these speakers. Rocketfish will not be held responsible for damage caused by the use of another power supply.

• Keep your speakers away from extreme heat or sources that produce heat, such as space heaters, radiators, and stoves.

• Use a dry cloth for cleaning. Do not expose any part of the system to cleaning liquids or solvents.

Features

Box contents

•Stereo speakers (2)

•Subwoofer

• AC power adapter

•Cables

• MP3 cradle (MP3 player not included)

•User Guide

Speaker controls

Right speaker

Volume up button

Volume down button

Bass up button Bass down button Power button

Microphone input jack Headphone jack

Feature Description

Volume up button Press to increase the volume.

Volume down button Press to decrease the volume.

Bass up button Press to increase the bass volume.

Bass down button Press to decrease the bass volume.

Power button Press to turn on the speakers. Press again to turn off the speakers.

Microphone input jack Plug a microphone connector into this jack.

Headphone jack Connect a set of headphones to this jack. The speakers automatically mute. The

volume buttons can be used to control the volume to your headphones.

3RF-3800

Setting up your speakers

Place the subwoofer on the floor, near a wall, for optimum performance. We recommend that you place the stereo speakers as far apart as possible in the listening area. For example, when the speakers are connected to a computer, place the left speaker on the far left corner of your desktop and the right speaker on the far right corner of your desktop.

Connecting the speakers

These speakers are compatible with a variety of audio devices. Read the instructions first, then refer to the diagrams to connect your speakers.

Red DIN connector to subwoofer

To power

To audio source

outlet

To audio out

To audio source

“Y” cable (not included)

Red and white connector s to “Y” aud io cable, yellow connector to video

Connecting to a second audio device

The auxiliary input jack lets you connect a second audio source to your speakers. For example, if your speakers are connected to your computer and you want to connect your MP3 player. This second source will override your computer connection while it’s plugged in.

To connect to a second audio source:

• Plug a cable from the second audio source into the headphone output jack on the second audio source, then plug the other connector into the

3.5 mm AUX jack on the right speaker.

Using the microphone pass-through connection

This feature lets you connect a microphone to the speaker and have the audio input go to your computer. This pass-through feature is the same as connecting a microphone directly to your computer.

To use the microphone pass-through connection:

• Plug a microphone cable into the microphone jack on the side of the right speaker, then connect a cable from the MIC OUT jack on the back of the right speaker to the microphone jack on the computer.

5RF-3800

Using your speakers

To use your speakers:

1 Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet, then plug the DC

connector into the DC In jack on the back of the subwoofer.

2 Plug the red DIN connector from the right speaker to the subwoofer. 3 Plug the green audio connector into the audio source. 4 Press the power button to turn on the speakers. 5 Turn on the audio source, then adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The speakers will not turn on The AC power adapter is not connected to the subwoofer and the power outlet.

The power is not turned on. Make sure that the power outlet or power strip you are using is actually getting power.

The speaker does not produce sound

The sound is distorted Turn the volume down. If this does not work, check the volume of the computer, or other audio

Make sure that the speakers are getting power (see above steps). The volume setting is too low. Turn up the master volume control on the speakers . Check all cable connec tions. Make sure that your music source is functioning correctly. (See more on this below.)

device you are using, and decrease if necessary. Adjust the computer’s master volume control by balancing the sound level until it is centered,

then adjust the volume levels on the speakers.

Checking your sound source

You may believe that the speakers are not working, when, in fact, the sound source may be the problem. When connecting to a computer, the most common problem is an incorrect connection. Make sure that you are connected to the audio output jack from your computer sound card (usually green). Also, make sure that your CD or DVD drive is playing and the volume settings are turned up and not muted. If you still have problems, disconnect the speaker source cable from your computer and connect it to any device with a mini headphone jack, such as a digital music player. If your speakers work on the other source, the speakers are functioning correctly and the problem is in your computer or the connections.

Copyright

© 2007 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) 305-2204.

7RF-3800

1 Year Limited Warranty

Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-3800 (“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 parts 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 Produc t.

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 and Canada.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

•Customer instruction

•Installation

•Set up adjustments

•Cosmetic damage

9RF-3800

+ 23 hidden pages