RocketFish RF-RBWS02 User Manual
Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit
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User Guide
Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit
Contents
Important safety instructions ..................................... 3
Introduction ...................................................................... 5
Features............................................................................... 7
Using your wireless kit.................................................21
Troubleshooting ............................................................30
Specifications..................................................................31
Legal notices ...................................................................32
One-year limited warranty .........................................35
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS, COVERS OR THE CABINENT.
NO USER SERVICING PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WAR NIN G: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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 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.
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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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
13 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.
14 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.
15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily
operable.
16 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.
Warni ng: Read the Rating Label on the bottom of the unit for power input and other
safety information.
Caution - Proper Installation
Install the system in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold. The
appropriate temperature is between 5o C and 35 o C.
Install the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat
from building up inside the unit.
Caution - Proper ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate
the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
Sides / Top / Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown
by the dimensions below.
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Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for
ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm (3-15/16") or
more.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Rocketfish Wireless HD
Surround System that is part of the Rocketboost™ system. The
Rocketboost system uses a proprietary 2.4GHz Digital Audio
technology to provide crystal clear sound and minimal interference.
The different devices included in the Rocketboost system can
connect to deliver whole-home wireless audio throughout your
house. This kit includes a sender and a receiver. By using a single
sender and one or more receivers in combination, the system can be
built up in a 5.1- or 7.1-channel home theater system, or in more than
one remote zone. This Rocketboost kit also supports HD quality
audio for Blu-ray and other hi-definition sources.
Without the hassle of custom installation, the sender/receiver offers
quick setup and total audio entertainment, without having to hide
speaker wires.
Receiver ventilation requirements
Front view
15 cm
(5-
10 cm
15
/16")
Side view
15 cm
15
(5-
/16")
15
/16")
(3-
15 cm
(5-
15 cm
(5-
15
/16")
15
/16")
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How does Rocketboost™ work?
Rocketboost technology can connect all audio devices throughout
your home to form a convenient, private, and secure home audio
network.
Every Rocketboost network must contain a device called a manager,
which directs network data traffic and helps devices join the network.
The network can have only one manager, which is selected using the
Hub switch on the back of all Rocketboost senders. See the User
Guide for instructions on joining devices to the network.
Each transmitter sends its own, two-channel stereo signal around the
network, and any receiver can access the audio signal from any of the
transmitters.
Rocketboost also features an innovative volume control that can be
changed at the receiver or the transmitter. For example, when the
transmitter's stream volume level is changed, all receivers listening to
that stream have the same change in volume.
Rocketboost also features a global mute feature that instantly
silences all connected devices. When turning off mute, only the
stream that received the “unmute” command is affected. If there are
other streams from other transmitters, they will not be affected by
the unmute command. To unmute these streams, point the remote at
a device which is muted from these streams.
We hope you enjoy your new Rocketboost system. Remember that
it's designed to grow with your home entertainment needs, and that
it's easy to add a new device to the network as you expand your
entertainment system.
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Features
• 2.4 GHz unlicensed band operation
• Up to 150 feet (45 meters) unobstructed operating range
• Digital wireless operation
• Superior bass sound effects
• Support for CD and HD audio signals
• Four channels of wireless audio enables:
• 5.1 wireless surround speakers
• 7.1 wireless surround and rear speakers (optional RF-RBREC required)
• 5.1 wireless surround speakers and wireless zone B audio (optional
RF-RBREC required)
• Multi-zone, digital volume control
Package contents:
• Wireless sender
• Wireless receiver
• Rocketboost IR remote control
• DC adapter (for sender)
• AC cable (for receiver)
•User Guide
•Quick Setup Guide
• 2 x 3.5mm Stereo Male-to-Male Cable (3 feet)
• 2 x 3.5mm Stereo Female-to-RCA Male Cable (6 inches)
• 4 x 3 feet of speaker cable
• Cable spool (for receiver)
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Sender front panel
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# Feature
Standby LED Turns red when the sender is in standby mode.
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Power /Join
2
button
Power /Join
indicator
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HD A/B indicator Lights when the high definition function is activated.
4 & 10
HD A/B button Press repeatedly to toggle between CD and HD audio link modes for input A and input
5 & 9
Source A/B
button
6 & 8
Source A/B
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indicator
Press to turn the sender on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press again to go to
standby. When the AC adapter is plugged in, the Sender automatically powers up.
Light s steady i n power-o n mode (gre en when t he Hub Ena ble switch is set to “ Enable.”
Blue when the Hub Enable switch is set to DISABLE)
Blinks quickly in joining mode.
Blinks slowly when the device is not part of a network or the hub is not powered.
B respectively. When the HD function is activated, the audio quality will be enhanced.
Press to enable the source to be transmitted onto the network and press again to
disable the source. The status will be shown on the indicator. Make sure your hooked
up speaker outputs match the enabled source, sound will not be sent unless the inputs
connected have a corresponding activated source.
LED is illuminated steadily when a source is being transmitted. LED is off when no
source is enabled. LED blinks for a short while when a receiver selects this source to
listen to.
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Sender back panel
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DC IN jack Plug the DC adapter into this jack.
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SPEAKER IN A/B These inputs are used for an amplified output such as that from a receiver or HTIB.
2 & 4
Pre-in A/B jack These inputs are used for line level audio applications such as Music output from an
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Hub Enable
switch
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4-channel lock
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switch
Note: When four channel lock is enabled, other receivers will not be able to tune to
the sources on the 4 channels. This is by design as most people would not want to
listen to surrounds or rears only. If you wish to be able to tune to these sources
remove the 4-channel lock.
Connect these inputs to your speaker out from your device just like you would
connect passive speakers.
MP3 player or DVD player. These devices will typically have either a 3.5mm connector
or RCA jacks. Adaptors for both are included in the kit.
Set switch to Enabled for hub operation. Set switch to Disable to disable hub
operation.
Note: There should only be one hub in a network, please read “Establishing
communication” on page 22 for more information.
Switch to Disable if you already own a Rocketboost product, in which case you will
already have a hub unit.
Switch to ENABLE to synchronize the volume levels of inputs A and B, allowing 7.1
systems to optimize speaker volume levels.
Switch to DISABLE to allow separate control of the volume levels for Inputs A and B.
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Receiver front panel
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# Feature
Standby LED Turns red when receiver is in standby mode.
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Power /Join b utton Press to turn the receiver on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press
2
again to go to standby.
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Power/Join indicator Lights steadily when powered on and successfully connected to a
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Rocketboost network.
Blinks rapidly in joining mode.
Blinks slowly when unable to connect to a network.
BASS button Toggles Bass enhancement on or off.
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Bass indicator Lights when the bass enhancement is activated.
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SOURCE indicator Lights when the receiver is connected to an audio stream.
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SOURCE button Selects the audio source from A or B on the sender or from any other
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HD indicator Lights when the receiver is receiving HD audio signals.
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IR sensor window Receives the signal from the remote control.
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VOLUME knob Controls the volume level.
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Rocketboost transmitter in the Rocketboost network.
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Receiver back panel
120V~,60Hz
SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm)
AC IN
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Removable cable spool slots Use to mount the cable spool on the receiver.
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AC IN conn ector Plug the AC power cord into this connector.
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SPEAKER OUT jacks Connect your speakers to these jacks.
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Remote control
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# Feature
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/| Standby/On button
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Volume buttons (device)
BASS button Press to activate or deactivate bass enhancement.
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Press to turn the receiver on. Press again to go to standby.
Press to adjust the volume of the speaker system.
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# Feature
Next Source button Press to select the source from A or B or any other Rocketfish
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INPUT A Press to select between the audio source connecting SPEAKER
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INPUT B Press to select between the audio source connecting SPEAKER
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Volume buttons (stream)
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(mute - all)
transmitter in your system.
Input A or Pre-In A.
Input B or Pre-In B.
Press to adjust the volume of all devices playing the stream
being received.
Global mute - mutes all nodes in the system. Unmute will only
unmute all devices receiving the same audio stream. To
unmute others, press the Unmute button when pointing to a
device rendering the particular stream.
Setting up your wireless kit
General Setup
Caution: Interference is possible from other devices that operate in the same
frequency band. You may have to move the sender and/or receiver around a bit to
find an interference-free location. We recommend a distance of at least 18” from a
wireless router.
A few configurations are shown here to give ideas for your own
usage.
Building a 5.1-Channel Home Theater System
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TV
Amplifier
Sender
Receiver
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