UNIVERSAL WIRELESS
SUBWOOFER KIT
RF-WSW312
USER GUIDE
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
RF-WSW312
Universal Wireless Subwoofer Kit
Contents
Introduction ............................................................. 2
Features...................................................................... 5
Setting up your subwoofer kit........................... 8
Using your subwoofer kit ..................................13
Troubleshooting ...................................................14
Specifications.........................................................15
Legal notices ..........................................................15
One-Year Limited Warranty-Rocketfish ........17
Introduction
This manual explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the
best performance from your Rocketfish RF-WSW312 Universal
Wireless Subwoofer Kit. Read this user guide carefully before
installing your system, then keep it near your system for quick
reference.
Your RF-WSW312 Universal Wireless Subwoofer Kit uses a
wireless communication system to transmit high fidelity audio to
a subwoofer, providing superior level audio quality and
resistance to interference.
The system is compatible with typical audio/video Receivers and
subwoofers.
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Safety information
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.
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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.
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6) Clean only with 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 groundingtype 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.
Additional safety information
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the
apparatus.
• The AC power plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device. This disconnect device should remain readily
operable.
• Read the Rating Labels on the bottom of the Wireless Sender
and Wireless Receiver for power input and other safety
information.
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Features
• Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver
• Transmits high quality audio over a radio frequency
communication link
•Compact size
• Hidden antennas
Package contents
Examine the contents of the box for your RF-WSW312 Universal
Wireless Subwoofer Kit. The box should contain:
• Wireless Sender
• Wireless Receiver
• AC power adapters (2)
•Subwoofer RCA cables (2)
•User Guide
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Wireless Sender
CONNECT DC IN 5V
SUB L R
Top view
Back view
Bottom view
The Wireless Sender transmits audio signals to the Wireless
Receiver.
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# Feature
1 Subwoofer In RCA jack
2 Line In RCA jack
3 Connect (pairing) button
4 DC IN jack
5Power indicator LED
6 Hanging holes for wall mounting the Sender
Wireless Receiver
CONNECT DC IN 5V
SUB
Top vi ew
Back view
Bottom view
The Wireless Receiver unit receives audio signals from the Wireless
Sender.
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# Feature
1 Subwoofer Out RCA jack
2 Connect (pairing) button
3DC IN jack
4 Power indicator LED
5 Hanging holes for wall mounting the Receiver
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Setting up your subwoofer kit
Left speaker
Right speaker
Center speaker
Subwoofer
Amplifier
Wireless
Sender
Wireless
Receiver
Rear Left speaker
Rear Right speaker
SUB
CONNECT DC IN 5V
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Connecting the Wireless Sender
Wireless Sender back panel
Option 1: Home theater receiver with a Sub Out jack
Most home theater receivers have a subwoofer output jack. For that
type of receiver, use this option.
• Connect the Subwoofer RCA cable (provided) to the Subwoofer
Out RCA jack on your home theater receiver and to the Wireless
Sender’s SUB IN RCA jack.
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SUB L R
CONNECT DC IN 5V
-OR-
Option 2: Audio source with L/R Line Out jacks
If your audio receiver does not have a subwoofer output jack, use
this option.
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• Connect an RCA stereo audio cable (not included) to the stereo
Wireless Sender back panel
output jack of your audio receiver and to the Wireless Sender’s
Line In RCA jacks.
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SUB L R
CONNECT DC IN 5V
To connect the Wireless Sender to an AC power outlet
Subwoofer
Wireless receiver back panel
• Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet, then plug it into
the DC IN jack on the Wireless Sender.
Note: The AC power adapter can be connected to the SWITCHED AC outlet
of your home theater receiver. If you connect it to the SWITCHED AC outlet
of your home theater receiver, each time you turn your home theater
receiver On or Off, the Wireless Sender is also turned On or Off.
Cauti on: To avoid risk of fire, and to prevent damage, only use the AC
adapter supplied with your universal wireless subwoofer kit.
Connecting the Wireless Receiver
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To connect the subwoofer to the Wireless Receiver:
• Connect the Subwoofer RCA cable (provided) to the Wireless
Receiver SUB OUT RCA jack and to the subwoofer input RCA
jack.
SUB
CONNECT DC IN 5V
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To connect the Wireless Receiver to an AC power outlet
CONNECT DC IN 5V
SUB
2.64 in
(67 mm)
• Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet, then plug it into
the DC IN jack on the Wireless Receiver.
Caution: To avoid risk of fire, and to prevent damage, only use the AC
adapter supplied with your universal wireless subwoofer kit.
Placing the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver
The Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver must be separated by at
least 12 inches and be within 45 feet of each other to function
properly.
Wall mounting the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver (optional)
The hanging holes for wall mounting both the Wireless Sender and
Wireless Receiver are 2.64 inches (67 mm) apart.
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Using your subwoofer kit
Pairing the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver:
Note: The Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver are pre-paired at the
factor y.
• Auto pairing
• When the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver are
plugged in, the system enters automatic pairing mode, and
the LED indicator turns solid blue.
•Manual pairing
Note: This is only required if the units did not auto-pair.
1 Wireless Sender - Press and hold the pairing button for more
than two seconds, then release it. The Wireless Sender
enters pairing mode.
2 Wireless Receiver - Press and hold the pairing button for
more than two seconds, then release it. The Wireless
Receiver enters pairing mode.
The Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver will be paired within
10 seconds and will reconnect automatically if turned off and
on.
•Standby mode
• The system will go into standby mode if no audio input
signal is detected for more than 20 minutes. The LED
indicators on the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver turn
from blue to red.
• Input signal auto selection
• On the Wireless Receiver, the subwoofer input signal is
always used when available. When the subwoofer input
signal is unavailable for 15 seconds, and stereo input is
available, the stereo input will be used.
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To listen to the subwoofer audio:
1 Power on the system. Make sure that the Wireless Sender
and Wireless Receiver are paired.
2 Turn on your amplifier, then play the audio or video source
through your amplifier.
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Troubleshooting
Please read this User Guide carefully before using your universal
wireless subwoofer kit. Check this list for a possible troubleshooting
solution before calling for service.
Problem Solution
No sound • Make sure that the AC adapters are connected to the Wireless Sender and the
Sound interference • Move the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver slowly to find the best
No communication
between the Wireless
Sender and Wireless
Receiver
Wirel ess Rec eiver.
• Make sure that all of the cables are connected correctly. Check to see if the
LEDs light up on the front of both the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver
units. If the LEDs are lit solid blue, the communication is working correctly
and audio connecting w ires and the amplifier operation should be checked. If
the LEDs are flashing, refer to the “No communication between the Wireless
Sender and Wireless Receiver” section below.
reception position for your system.
• Shorten the distance between your Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver.
The maximum distance is 45 feet.
• Check to determine if there are any obvious radio frequency interference
sources near your system.
• Make sure that the power cables are connected correctly.
• When the Wireless Sender a nd Wireless Receiver are connec ted to power, the
front panel LEDs should light. If they are solid blue, a communi cation link has
been successfully established between the units. If they are flashing on one
or both units, press and hol d the CONNECT button on either the Wireless
Sender or Wireless Receiver for two seconds. This will put the unit into the
“connection mode” for about 30 seconds. During this period the CONNECT
button on the other unit must also be pressed for two seconds so that it will
also enter “connection mode.” The system proceeds with the connection
process between the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver. While in
“connection mode,” the LED indicators blink at a faster rate. When an active
link is established between the Wireless Sender and Wireless Receiver, the
LED indicators will be solid blue and will not blink.
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Specifications
Wireless Sender
Audio Input • Maximum audio input signal: 2 V RMS
Audio Output: Wireless • 16-bit, 48 KHz uncompressed
Supply voltage •5V
Wireless Receiver
Audio Input: Wireless • 16-bit, 48 KHz, uncompressed
Audio Output •Output Level: 2V RMS
• Total Harmonic Distortion: ≤ 0.5%
• Signal to Noise: 90dB
Power Supply •5V
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
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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 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.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.
This device complies with Industry license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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."
Copyright
Rocketfish is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing,
LLC
7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A
© 2016 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
Made in China.
For service and support call (800) 620-2790
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RF-WSW312
One-Year Limited Warranty-Rocketfish
Definitions:
The Distributor* of Rocketfish branded products warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new Rocketfish-branded product (“Product”), that the Product
shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty
Period ”).
For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or
Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or
www.bestbuy.ca, and is packaged with this warranty statement.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the
Product. Your 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 or 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 Best Buy retail store location, please take your
original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. 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 a Best Buy
online web site (www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), 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.
To obtain warranty service, in the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY, Canada call 1866-BESTBUY. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.
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Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded retail
stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the
original purchase was made.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction/education
• Installation
•Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to weather, lightning and other acts of
• God, such as power surges
•Accidental damage
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of
business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or
apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy
periods (burn-in).
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Produc t
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”
• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product
• Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or
incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the
display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based
displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function
normally.)
• Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids,
gels or pastes.
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. 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
© 2016 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBYSolutions, Inc. Registered in
some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Made in China
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www.rocketfishproducts.com
(800) 620-2790
ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA
© 2016 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
Made in China
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