Gaming Headset with 3D Sound
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User Guide
Gaming Headset with 3D Sound
Contents
Important safety instructions .................................................................................... 3
Features.............................................................................................................................. 4
Package contents..................................................................................................... 5
Headset jacks and controls................................................................................... 6
In-line control unit................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a PlayStation 3 (PS3) ........................................................................ 8
Using a headphone jack or AV cable................................................................. 8
Using an HDMI connection ................................................................................12
Connecting to an Xbox 360 ......................................................................................16
Using a headphone jack or AV cable...............................................................16
Using an HDMI connection with a headphone jack or audio adapter19
Connecting to a computer........................................................................................22
Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.................................................22
Mac OS X v10.2.8 and above..............................................................................25
Connecting to a portable audio device ...............................................................27
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................28
Specifications.................................................................................................................29
Legal notices ..................................................................................................................29
One-year limited warranty ........................................................................................30
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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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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-canceling, boom microphone that is flexible,
and removable and fits in either earcup
• Thick, soft, breathable padding for hours of comfort
• Convenient in-line controls
• Separate volume controls for game and chat
• “All-mute” button on the headset instantly mutes all audio
and chat
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Package contents
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Black 3.5mm
audio cable
10 ft. (3 m) RCA piggyback
to 3.5mm audio cable
Gaming Headset
with 3D sound
In-line headset control unit with
green 3.5mm audio cable and
USB cable connectors
Microphone
2.5mm Xbox chat
cable
Note: If your Xbox 360 is connected to a TV, monitor, or receiver
using an HDMI cable, you may need the Microsoft HDMI audio
adapter (sold separately). Some models of the Xbox 360 include
this adapter.
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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 Plug the black 3.5mm cable into this jack and into
MUTE ALL button Press to mute all audio and chat. Press again to
Plug the microphone into this jack.
Plug the microphone into this jack.
the 3.5mm jack on the in-line control unit, TV
headphone jack, or other audio device.
un-mute the audio and chat.
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In-line control unit
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# Component Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3.5mm cable jack Plug the black 3.5mm cable into this jack and into
Mute indicator Lights red when all audio and chat is muted. (The
BASS Rotate to adjust the bass.
VOLUME Rotate to adjust the overall volume.
SRS switch Slide this switch to turn the SRS sound feature on or
CHAT/GAME
VOLUME balance
MIC MUTE Press to mute the microphone. Press again to
Xbox 360 chat cable
jack
the LINE IN jack on your headset.
ALL MUTE button is on the headset.) Lights yellow
when the microphone is muted.
off.
Rotate to adjust the balance between the chat and
game volume.
un-mute the microphone.
Plug the 2.5mm Xbox 360 chat cable into this jack
and into the jack on the Xbox 360 controller.
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Connecting to a PlayStation 3 (PS3)
You can connect your headset to your PS3 in a variety of ways
to receive PS3 audio:
• TV headphone jack or AV cable (see “Using a headphone
jack or AV cable” on page 8)
• HDMI connection (see “Using an HDMI connection” on
page 12)
Using a headphone jack or AV cable
To connect to a PS3 using a headphone jack or AV
cable:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes
face your mouth.
Left sideRight side
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Connect the microphone to
either the left or right MIC jack.
Microphone
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2 Choose your connection method.
If you want to connect the audio using a headphone jack on
a TV, monitor, or receiver, complete the instructions in
“Option A: Headphone jack connection method.”
If you want to connect the audio using the PS3 AV cable,
complete the instructions in “Option B: AV cable connection
method” on the next page.
Option A: Headphone jack connection method
3 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Go to “Setting up the Chat function” on page 11.
Yellow (video)
Red (right audio)
White (left audio)
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
In-line control
unit green
3.5mm cable
connector
In-line control unit
USB cable connector
PS3 AV cable
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Option B: AV cable connection method
Step 3 (continued)
Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Yellow (video)
Red (audio right)
White (audio left)
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
RCA piggyback cable
In-line control
unit green
3.5mm cable
connector
In-line
control
unit
In-line control
unit USB cable
connector
PS3 AV cable
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4 Turn on your PS3, then open the PS3 Settings menu.
5 Select Sound Settings, then select Audio Output Settings.
The Audio Output Settings menu opens.
6 Select Audio Input Connector / SCART / AV Multi to send
the audio to your headset.
7 Press X to save the setting.
8 Complete the Steps in the following section “Setting up the
Chat function.”
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. The Accessory Settings menu
opens.
3 Select Audio Device Settings. The Audio Device Settings
menu opens.
4 Set the Input Device and Output Device settings to
Rocketfish Headset.
5 Select OK to save your settings.
Your headset is ready to use.
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Using an HDMI connection
Note: Connecting to a headphone jack is the easiest
connection method.
When your PS3 is connected to a TV, monitor, or receiver using
HDMI, you can connect the audio using the TV’s headphone
jack (if available) or using the AV cable that came with your PS3.
To connect to a PS3 using an HDMI connection:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes
face your mouth.
Right side
Connect the microphone to
either the left or right MIC jack.
Microphone
Left side
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2 Choose your connection method.
If you want to connect the audio using a headphone jack on
a TV, monitor, or receiver, complete the instructions in
“Option A: Headphone jack connection method.”
If you want to connect the audio using the PS3 AV cable,
complete the instructions in “Option B: AV cable connection
method” on the next page.
Option A: Headphone jack connection method
3 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Go to “Setting up the Chat function” on page 15.
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
In-line
control
unit
In-line
control unit
green 3.5mm
cable
connector
In-line control
unit USB cable
connector
HDMI cable
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Option B: AV cable connection method
Step 3 (continued)
Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Yellow (not used)
Red (audio right)
White (audio left)
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
RCA piggyback
cable
PS3 AV cable
In-line control
unit green
3.5mm cable
In-line
control
unit
connector
In-line control unit
USB cable connector
4 Plug the USB connector on the in-line control unit into any
open USB port on the PS3.
5 Turn on your PS3, then open the PS3 Settings menu.
HDMI cable
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6 Select Settings, Sound Settings, Audio Multi Output. This
setting lets you use the standard PS3 AV cable that came
with your PS3 simultaneously with an HDMI or digital
(optical) audio output.
7 Complete the Steps in the following section “Setting up the
Chat function.”
Setting up the Chat function
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To set up the Chat function:
1 Turn on your PS3, then open the PS3 Settings menu.
2 Select Accessory Settings. The Accessory Settings menu
opens.
3 Select Audio Device Settings. The Audio Device Settings
menu opens.
4 Set the Input Device and Output Device settings to
Rocketfish Headset.
5 Select OK to save your settings.
Your headset is ready to use.
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Connecting to an Xbox 360
You can connect to an Xbox 360 using:
• TV headphone jack or AV cable (see “Using a headphone
jack or AV cable” on page 16)
• HDMI connection (see “Using an HDMI connection with a
headphone jack or audio adapter” on page 19)
Using a headphone jack or AV cable
To connect an Xbox 360 using a headphone jack or
AV cable:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes
face your mouth.
Right side
Connect the microphone to
either the left or right MIC jack.
Microphone
Left side
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2 Choose your connection method.
If you want to connect the audio using a headphone jack on
a TV, monitor, or receiver, complete the instructions in
“Option A: Headphone jack connection method.”
If you want to connect the audio using the PS3 AV cable,
complete the instructions in “Option B: AV cable connection
method” on the next page.
Option A: Headphone jack connection method
3 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Your headset is ready to use.
Yel low (vi deo )
Red (right audio)
White (left audio)
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
These connectors
are not used for
your headset.
In-line
control
unit
2.5mm Xbox
chat cable
In-line control
unit green
3.5mm cable
connector
Xbox 360 AV cable
In-line control unit
USB cable connector
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Option B: AV cable connection method
Step 3 (continued)
Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Your headset is ready to use.
Yellow (video)
Red (audio)
White (audio)
SOURCE
In-line
control
unit
Black 3.5mm
cable
2.5mm
Xbox
chat
cable
In-line
control unit
green
3.5mm
cable
connec tor
RCA piggyback
cable
In-line control unit
USB cable connector
These connectors
are not used for
your headset.
Xbox 360 AV cable
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Using an HDMI connection with a headphone jack or audio adapter
Note: Connecting to a headphone jack is the easiest
connection method.
When your Xbox 360 is connected to a TV, monitor, or receiver
using HDMI, you can connect the audio using the TV’s
headphone jack (if available) or using the AV cable jack on your
Xbox 360 to connect the sound.
Note: If you use the Xbox 360 AV cable, you need the Microsoft
HDMI audio adapter (sold separately). Some models of the
Xbox 360 include this adapter.
To connect an Xbox 360 using an HDMI connection
with a headphone jack or AV cable:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes
face your mouth.
Right side
Connect the microphone to
either the left or right MIC jack.
Microphone
Left side
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2 Choose your connection method.
If you want to connect the audio using a headphone jack on
a TV, monitor, or receiver, complete the instructions in
“Option A: Headphone jack connection method.”
If you want to connect the audio using an HDMI audio
adapter (sold separately), complete the instructions in
“Option B: HDMI audio adapter connection method” on the
next page.
Option A: Headphone jack connection method
3 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Your headset is ready to use.
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
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In-line
control
unit
2.5mm Xbox
chat cable
In-line control unit
green 3.5mm cable
connector
In-line control unit
USB cable connector
Xbox 360 HDMI cable
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Option B: HDMI audio adapter connection method
Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Your headset is ready to use.
SOURCE
Black 3.5mm
cable
In-line
control
unit
2.5mm
Xbox chat
cable
In-line
control unit
green
3.5mm
cable
connector
In-line control unit USB
cable connector
RCA piggyback
cable
Xbox 360 HDMI
audio adapter
(sold separately)
Xbox 360 HDMI cable
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Connecting to a computer
If your computer has a Windows operating system, go to
“Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP” on page 22.
If your computer has a Mac operating system, go to “Mac OS X
v10.2.8 and above” on page 25.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
To connect to a Windows-based computer:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes
face your mouth.
Right side
Connect the microphone to
either the left or right MIC jack.
Microphone
Left side
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2 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Black 3.5mm
cable
In-line
control
unit
This connector
is not used.
In-line control
unit USB cable
connector
3 Click Start, Control Panel, then click the icon that controls
sound and audio devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices
Properties dialog box opens.
Note: Options may vary depending on the version of Windows
you are using.
4 Click the Playback tab.
5 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.
6 In the Sound Playback list, select Rocketfish Headset, then
click the Vol ume button. The Master Volume dialog box
opens.
7 Click Options, then click Properties. The Properties dialog
box opens.
8 Click to check Speaker, Wave, and Microphone, then
click OK.
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9 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
in-line control unit to adjust the chat volume.
10 Slide the Microphone slider to adjust the microphone
volume. This setting determines the volume of your voice
that you hear in the headphone when you speak into the
microphone. If the microphone volume is too low or too
high, readjust the slider.
11 Click the X in the upper right corner of the dialog box to
close the box.
12 Open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties box again.
13 In the Sound Recording list, select Rocketfish Headset,
then click the Volu me button. The Master Volume dialog box
opens.
14 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.
15 Click the X in the upper right corner of the dialog box to
close the box.
16 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.
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17 If 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
18 Close the open dialog boxes.
Your headset is ready to use.
Mac OS X v10.2.8 and above
To connect to a Mac-based computer:
1 Plug the microphone into the left or right MIC jack on your
headset. Twist the tip of the microphone so the sound holes
face your mouth.
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Connect the microphone to
either the left or right MIC jack.
Microphone
Left side
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2 Make the connections shown in the following illustration.
Black 3.5mm
cable
In-line
control
unit
In-line control unit
green 3.5mm
cable connector
In-line control
unit USB cable
connec tor
3 Click the Apple® menu icon and go to System
Preferences/Sound.
4 Select the Output tab and make sure that the default audio
device is set to Rocketfish Headset. If not, select Rocketfish
Headset.
5 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 in-line control
unit to adjust the volume.
6 Select the Input tab and make sure that the default
microphone is set to Rocketfish Headset. If not, select
Rocketfish Headset.
7 Set the Input volume slider to 75%. This setting determines
the volume of your voice that others hear when you speak
into the microphone.
8 Close the open dialog boxes.
Your headset is ready for use.
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Connecting to a portable audio device
To connect to a portable audio device:
1 Plug the black 3.5mm cable into the Line In jack on the left
side of your headset and into the 3.5mm jack on any
portable audio device.
Connect the black the
3.5mm cable into the
3.5mm jack on any
portable audio device.
Connect the black 3.5mm
cable to the LINE IN jack
on your headset.
2 Turn on the audio device. Sound plays through your
headset.
3 Adjust the volume using the volume controls on your
portable audio device.
Note: When you connect your headset to a portable audio
device, the microphone does not work.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No audio • Make sure that the volume is not turned down
Chat is not working on a PS3 • Make sure mute indicator on the in-line control
Chat is not working on an
Xbox 360
or muted.
• Make sure that the All-Mute feature is not
turned on. When All-Mute is turned on, the
mute indicator on the in-line control unit lights
red. Press the ALL MUTE button on the left
earcup to turn off All-Mute. The chat and game
audio turn back on and the LED turns off.
• 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.
•Rotate the CHAT/GAME VOLUME control on
the in-line control unit to adjust the balance
towards the chat volume.
• Make sure that all connections are connected
correctly and securely.
unit is not yellow. If the mute indicator is yellow,
press the MIC MUTE button to restore sound
and turn off the mute indicator.
•Rotate the CHAT/GAME VOLUME dial on the
in-line control unit to adjust the balance
between the game volume and the chat
volume.
• Make sure the USB connector on the in-line
control unit cable is connected to PS3.
• Refer to PS3 Section regarding the system
setting for Chat.
• Make sure mute indicator on the in-line control
unit is not yellow. If the mute indicator is yellow,
press the MIC MUTE button to restore sound
and turn off the mute indicator.
•Rotate the CHAT/GAME VOLUME dial on the
in-line control unit to adjust the balance
between the game volume and the chat
volume.
• Make sure the USB connector on the in-line
control unit cable is connected to Xbox 360.
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Specifications
Speakers 40mm neodymium
Frequency response Headphones: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Impedance 32 ohms
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.
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Microphone: 100 Hz to 8,000 Hz
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 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 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.
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
© 2011 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
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7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA
© 2011 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
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