RocketFish RF-WHD100 User Manual

WirelessHD® Adapter

Important safety information

This guide contains important safety instructions. Read and follow all
instructions carefully while installing and using the adapter. Read this
guide thoroughly before trying to unpack, install, or use your adapter.
Save these instructions in a readily accessible place.

• Caution: Always treat your adapter with care and keep it in a clean
and dust-free place.

• Do not expose your adapter to liquid or moisture or humidity.

• Do not expose your adapter to temperatures above 104°F (40°C)
when unit is operated.

• Do not drop or throw your adapter.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your adapter. Only
authorized personnel should perform service.

• Your adapter is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

• Do not use a different AC adapter to avoid unit burn or smoke.

Package contents

• 60 GHz WirelessHD transmitter

• 60 GHz WirelessHD receiver

• HDMI cables (2)

• Power adapters (2)

• Base mounting brackets (2)

• Quick Setup Guide

Transmitter and receiver front panels

Transmitter and receiver back panels

6 DC-IN

Connect the power adapter to this jack and to a power outlet.

7 Power switch

Press the Power switch to turn the unit on.

8 HDMI

Used to connect the HDMI cables from the source component to
the transmitter, and from the receiver to the TV/Projector.

Setting up

To attach the base stands:
1 Align the holes on the
base stand with the
mounting tabs on the
bottom of the
transmitter or receiver.
2 Press the stand down,
then slide it to the left
so the tabs hold the
stand in place.

1 Link LED (blue)

On—Indicates the receiver is linked to the transmitter.
Off—Indicates devices are not linked. Reset both devices.
Blinking—Waiting for a link.

2 Weak LED (green)

On—Indicates the signal is weak. (The Strong LED will be off.)
Off—Indicates there is no link or no signal.

3 Strong LED (green)

On—Indicates the signal is strong. (The Weak LED will be on.)
Off—Indicates the signal is weak. (The Weak LED will be on.)
Warning: If all four LEDs are blinking at the same time, the internal
cooling fan is not working. Turn off the adapter and contact
Rocketfish customer service.

4 Power indicator

On—Indicates power is connected and turned on.
Off—Indicates power is turned off.

Side panel

To connect the transmitter and receiver:
1 Connect one HDMI cable from the output
of the source component (Blu-ray/DVD
player, Gaming console, Computer, etc.) to
the input on the back of the transmitter unit.
Note: The transmitter can be used in
conjunction with Rocketfish model
RF-HDMI4, 4-way HDMI Selector, to
send HD signals wirelessly from up
to four source components.
Note: For connection to a computer
with a DVI output, use Rocketfish
model RF-G1174 HDMI-to-DVI Adapter.
2 Connect the other HDMI cable from the
output on the back of the receiver unit to
an available HDMI input on the HDTV or
HD Projector.

3 Connect the power cords to the
DC IN jacks on the transmitter and

receiver and to a power outlet.
4 Turn on the connected devices, then
press the power switches on the
transmitter and receiver to the ON
position.

RF-WHD100

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

RESET CFG

5 RESET AND CFG

These buttons are for service at the factory only, please do not
press them.

Positioning the transmitter and receiver

For best results, the transmitter and receiver should:

• Face each other within the same room

• Be no more than 33 feet (10 meters) apart

• Be on the same level (one should not be higher than the other)

• In open spaces (not in a cabinet or an enclosed shelf)
Note: If you begin to see your video breaking up, try repositioning
the device providing the transmitter as many open paths to the
receiver as possible.

Specifications Legal notices

Standards WirelessHD, HDMI

Frequency 60 GHz
Input/Output interface HDMI interface
Antenna Type 36 antenna array (integrate ceramic)
Range 33 feet (10 meters) indoors
AV Port 1 HDMI port (for both the transmitter and receiver)
Physical Specications Stand weight: 1.29 oz. ±0.18 oz. (36.7 g ±5 g)

Device weight: 13.06 oz. ±0.35 oz. (369 g ±10 g)
Dimension: (L) x (H) x L R (W) 7.48 × 1.65 × 2.99 × 3.66 inches (190 × 42 × 76 × 93 mm)

Adapter Power AC 90-230V @ 60Hz input, DC 12V 1.5A
LED Indicators Transmitter: Four LEDs (power, pairing indicator, weak signal

strength indicator, and strong signal strength indicator)
Receiver: Four LEDs (power, pairing indicator, weak signal
strength indicator, and strong signal strength indicator)

Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 32° ~ 104°F (0° ~ 40°C) ambient
temperature.
Storage Temperature: -22° ~ 158°F (-30° ~ 70°C)

Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Storage: 5% to 90% (Non-condensing)

TV format 480I/480P/576I/576P/720P/1080i/1080P
PC resolution Resolutions supported at 60 Hz refresh rate:

640 × 480, 800 × 600, 1024 × 768, and 1280 × 1024
Refresh rate compatibility 23.94 Hz/24 Hz/50 Hz/59.94 Hz/60 Hz
Audio resolution 32-192 KHz

FCC
Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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.
In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, a separation
distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna
and all persons.
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 needed.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

ICES-003 and RSS-210

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and
RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

One-year limited warranty

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