Convertible Speaker Dock
RF-HV3
User Guide
Convertible Speaker Dock
Contents
Important safety instructions ..................................... 3
Features............................................................................... 4
Package contents .................................................. 4
Top .............................................................................. 4
Back ............................................................................ 5
Remote control....................................................... 6
Power LED indicator ............................................. 7
Setting up your dock...................................................... 8
Connecting power ................................................ 8
Installing remote control batteries ................. 9
Using your convertible speaker dock.....................10
Docking an iPod or iPhone ..............................10
Using landscape mode ......................................12
Troubleshooting ............................................................14
Specifications..................................................................14
Compatibility (iPod & iPhone).........................14
Legal notices ...................................................................15
One-year limited warranty .........................................16
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Important safety instructions
Note to reviewers: The following is the standard Best Buy safety
instructions. Please review and let us know what items to delete. We
can add addition items if required.
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 a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on it.
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16 An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I
apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric
shock. Make sure that you connect this Class I device to a
grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
17 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily
operable.
18 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire,
or the like.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
Features
• Certified iPod connector installed for iPods and iPhones
• Charges iPods and iPhones when docked
•Digital volume control
• 3.5mm type line-in jack for use with other music players
Package contents
•Convertible speaker dock
• Seven dock adapters for iPods and iPhones
•AC adapter
•IR remote control
• Quick Setup Guide
To p
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# Compo nent Description
1iPhone dock
2 (power button)
3 – (volume down)
4 + (volume up)
Insert your iPhone into this dock.
Press to turn the speakers on or off.
Press to decrease the speaker volume.
Press to increase the speaker volume.
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Back
# Compo nent Description
Plug an external audio device into this 3.5mm jack.
1 LINE IN jack
2 DC IN jack
Note: If you have a device connected to this jack, it takes
priority over an iPod inser ted into the iPod dock. To listen
to the iPod, unplug the device connected to the LI NE IN
jack.
Plug the AC adapter into this jack and into a power outlet.
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Remote control
# Button Description
1 POWER ON
2
3MENU
4
5 (repeat)
6 (previous)
7VOLUME–
8 (mute)
9SELECT
10 (shuffle)
11 (play/pause)
12 (next)
13 VOLUME+
Press to turn the speakers on or off.
Press to navigate up in a docked iPod or iPhone menu.
Press to open or close a docked iPod or iPhone menu.
Press to navigate down in a docked iPod or iPhone menu.
Press to repeat the current audio track. Press twice to repeat the
entire album or playlist. Press three times to turn off the repeat
option.
Press to skip to the previous file. Press and hold to search
backwards through an audio or video file on a docked iPod or
iPhone.
Press to decrease the speaker volume.
Press to turn off the speaker volume. Press again to turn on the
speaker volume.
Press to make a selection on a docked iPod or iPhone.
Press to play files on a docked iPod in random order. Press again
to turn off the shuffle option.
Press to play or pause a file on a docked iPod or iPhone.
Press to skip to the next file. Press and hold to search forwards
through an audio or video file on a docked iPod or iPhone.
Press to increase speaker volume.
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Power LED indicator
Your speaker dock has a power LED indicator on the top.
LED state Description
Off Your dock is in standby mode.
On Your dock is tuned on.
Blinking Speakers are muted.
LED indicator
Warning: When your dock is in standby mode,
power is still flowing into it. To disconnect all
power, unplug the AC adapter and remove the
batteries.
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Setting up your dock
Connecting power
You can use the AC adapter or batteries to power your dock.
To connect the AC adapter:
• Plug the AC adapter into the DC 5V jack on the back of your dock and
into a power outlet.
To install batteries:
1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of your dock.
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2 Insert four AAA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries align with the +
and – symbols inside the battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Note: When you operate your d ock on battery power, it does not charge a docked iPod
or iPhone.
Installing remote control batteries
To install remote control batteries:
1 Slide the battery compartment cover to open the battery compartment.
2 Insert a CR2025 3V battery (provided) into the battery compartment
with the + side up.
3 Slide the battery compartment cover back into place to close the battery
compartment.
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Using your convertible speaker dock
Docking an iPod or iPhone
To dock an iPhone or iPod:
1 Select and insert the correct adapter for your iPhone or iPod. Each
adapter is labled with the specific device it is used for.
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2 Insert your iPhone or iPod into the dock.
3 Press to turn on your dock speakers.
4 Press on the remote control or on the docked iPhone or iPod to start
playing a music or video file.
5 To control playback:
• Press to pause or resume playback.
• Press to turn off the speaker sound. Press again to turn the sound
back on.
• Press or to go to the previous or next file.
• Press and hold or to search backward or forward in a file.
• Press (repeat) once to repeat the current file. Press twice to repeat
the entire album or playlist. Press three times to turn off the repeat
feature.
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• Press (shuffle) to play files randomly. Press again to turn off the
shuffle feature.
6 Press to turn off your dock speakers.
Using landscape mode
To use landscape mode:
1 Select and insert the correct adapter for your iPhone or iPod. Each
adapter is labled with the specific device it is used for.
2 Insert your iPhone or iPod into the dock.
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3 Pull out on the speakers to extend them.
4 Rotate your iPod or iPhone to the left to use it in landscape mode.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Sound is not clear or there is no sound Make sure that the iPod or iPhone is inserted correctly and that
No power Make sure that the AC adapter is connected securely and
Sound is too low or too distorted Press the VOLUME – button to turn down the volume. You may
Too much distortion If you are using batteries, the battery charge may be low.
Cannot exit standby mode when playing music
from an iPod
Battery life is too short Remove the batteries from the battery compartment when your
Cannot control the iPod dock using the remote
control
iPod menu navigation does not work correctly Make sure that you iPod or iPhone is not in landscape mode.
you are using the correct adapter.
If you have connected a device to the LINE IN jack, make sure
that it is securely connected to the jack.
correctly.
If you are using batteries to power your iPod dock, make sure
that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries are
depleted, change the batteries.
need to turn down the volume on the docked iPod or iPhone.
Replace the batteries.
Make sure that there is no c able connected to the LINE IN jack.
iPod dock is not in use.
Make sure that a battery is installed in the remote control.
Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control
and your iPod dock.
Replace the remote control battery.
Specifications
• Total 6W output (3W / channel)
• Mid range (40 mm) per satellite
• Distortion: <= 10%
•S/N ratio: >65dB@1W
• Frequency response: 200Hz - 16k Hz
• Provided AC: 5VDC @ 2A
Compatibility (iPod & iPhone)
•iPod
•iPod
• iPod Classic (80G and 120G version only)
•iPod
•iPod
•iPod
•iPhone 2G
•iPhone 3G
•iPhone 3Gs
1st
2nd
4th
3rd
2rd
touch
touch
nano
nano
nano
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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.
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One-year limited warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-HV3
(“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.
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Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico.
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
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• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Produc t
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factor y 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
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© 2009 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.
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All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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