RocketFish RF-RBWSO2 User Manual
Wireless Outdoor Speaker
RF-RBWS02
User Guide
Wireless Outdoor Speaker
Contents
Important safety instructions ..................................... 3
Features............................................................................... 6
Using your outdoor speaker kit................................21
Troubleshooting ............................................................26
Specifications..................................................................27
Legal notices ...................................................................28
One-year limited warranty .........................................31
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Rocketfish Wireless Outdoor
Speaker Kit that is part of the Rocketboost™ system. The Rocketboost
system implements an expandable Wireless Audio distribution
technology which is compatible with all Rocketboost products. All
Rocketboost products use a proprietary 2.4GHz communication
technology.
Simply combine the sender/receiver with the wireless speaker and
start enjoying music anywhere. With a 150-foot broadcast range, this
powerful wireless speaker system transmits through walls, floors, and
ceilings without the hassle of running wires. The main controls are
located on the wireless speaker itself, so you won't have to run back
and forth to adjust the volume. Red and blue lighting illuminates the
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wireless speaker for convenient operations at night. The speaker
operates on eight batteries or from a wall socket using an AC adapter,
and offers you rich sounding bass and crisp treble.
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.
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 5° C and 35° C.
Install the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat
from building up inside the unit.
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Caution - Proper ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate
the apparatus for adequate ventilation.
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 transmitters. 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
stream's 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 effected.
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.
POWER/JOIN
BASS
CHARGE
CHANNEL
L - MONO - R
SOURCE
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Features
• 2.4 GHz unlicensed band operation
• Up to 150 feet (45 meters) unobstructed operating range with minimal
signal delay and interference
• Wireless digital audio
• Stereo sound speaker option (when used with a second speaker)
• 2-in-1 power/join control combines controls into one easy-to-use
package
• Built-in charger for recharging the optional NiMH rechargeable batteries
Package contents
Examine the contents of the box for your wireless speaker kit. The
box should contain:
• Wireless sender/receiver
• Wireless speaker
• Rocketboost IR remote control
• AC to DC adapter (for the wireless sender/receiver)
• AC to DC adapter (for the wireless outdoor speaker)
•User Guide
•Quick Setup Guide
• 3.5mm Stereo Male to Male Cable (6 feet)
• 3.5mm Stereo Female to 2 RCA Male Cable (6 inches)
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Front panel
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# Feature Description
Power/Join button Press to turn the sender/receiver on, then hold to initiate joining. Press again to go into
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standby. Upon insertion of the AC adapter, the unit powers up automatically.
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Power/Join indicator Lights blue when the HUB STATUS is set to “DISABLE”.
Lights green when the HUB STATUS is set to “ENABLE”.
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The LED will show a solid illumination when it is joined in a network, if the unit is not in a
network the LED will flash slowly. When the unit is put in joining mode the LED will flash
rapidly.
Standby LED Turns red when the sender/receiver is in standby mode.
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IR sensor window Receives the signal from the remote control.
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Source Press the next source button to move to the next source. Each press of the button will toggle
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Receiver-mode LED Turns blue when receiving signals. Note: This LED will not be lit if the source unit is turned off
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Sender-mode LED Turns blue when sending signals. Note: This LED will light automatically when a 3.5 mm
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to the next source.
or is no longer sending audio. Press the Source button to find the next available source.
connector is attached to the unit, as the device senses the cable connection.
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Back panel
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# Feature Description
External antenna Receives signals from external senders. Sends signals to external receivers.
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DC IN jack Plug the AC adapter into this jack.
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AUDIO IN/OUT jacks When used as a sender, plug an external audio source into the AUDIO IN jack.
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When used as a receiver, plug your speaker system into the AUDIO OUT jack. Please note, this
device operates as either a sender and/or receiver, so you can use it simultaneously to send and
receive on your Rocketboost network.
HUB STATUS switch Enables/disables hub mode operation. Please see the “Establishing communication” section on
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page 21 for more information.
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Wireless speaker - front
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VOL
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# Feature Description
Volume control knob Turn this knob to increase or decrease the volume.
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Power o n/
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Standby/Join
Source button Press to select an audio source from one of the connected sources.
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Middle-treble reflex port Middle-treble frequencies are directed through this port.
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Bass reflex port Bass frequencies are directed through this port.
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Power/ Join indicator Lights red when in standby mode.
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Bass indicator Lights when bass enhancement is turned on.
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Charge indicator Lights green to indicate a full charge.
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VOL
SOURCE
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Press to turn the speaker on, then hold to initiate joining. Press again to go to
standby.
Blinks (blue) quickly when the speaker is in pairing mode.
Blinks (blue) slowly when the speaker is not connected to a hub device.
Lights steady blue when the sender/receiver and the speaker are successfully
linked.
Slowly blinking green indicates that the batteries need charging.
Quickly blinking green indicates that the batteries need replacing.
POWER
/ /JOIN
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/JOIN
POWER
BASS
CHARGE
CHANNEL
L - MONO - R
SOURCE
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BASS
CHARGE
CHANNEL
L - MONO - R
SOURCE
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# Feature Description
Channel MONO (L/R)
indicators
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If two wi reless outdoor s peakers are conne cted to the sen der, left li ghts when the
left audio channel is on and right lights when the right audio channel is on.
If both channels are on simultaneo usly, bo th left and right light, indicating mono
mode.
Audio source signal indicator Lights when there is an active link and the speaker receives audio signals from a
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sender. The LED will be off if the transmitter it was previously listening to is not
powered.
Wireless speaker - back
BASS
15V DC
BASS
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15V DC
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# Feature Description
BASS button Toggles the operation of the Bass Boost feature. Also performs
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the Stereo Trim mode. See “Using two wireless speakers as a
stereo pair” on page 24 for more information.
DC IN jack Plug the AC adapter into this jack.
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