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Rocketboost™ Wireless HD Audio
Starter Kit
RF-RBKIT
User Guide
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Rocketfish RF-RBKIT
Rocketboost™ Wireless HD Audio
Starter Kit
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 3
Important safety instructions ..................................... 4
Features .............................................................................. 8
Setting up your wireless kit .......................................14
Using your wireless kit................................................. 25
Expanding your Rocketboost System....................34
Maintaining your system............................................ 35
Troubleshooting ............................................................36
Specifications..................................................................37
Legal notices ...................................................................38
One-year limited warranty......................................... 41
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketboost™ Wireless HD
Audio Starter Kit. This system represents the state of the art in 2.4 GHz
wireless audio design, and lets you enjoy your music around the
house or home theater surround sound without the limitations of
cables.
With a maximum 150-foot broadcast range, this powerful system
transmits through walls, floors, and ceilings. The audio signal is
uncompressed digital audio so your audio is the highest quality and
is free from interference.
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The system can be used with any of your audio components, like your
CD/DVD player, home theater system, or even audio output from a
computer or mp3 player. By using other Rocketboost™ wireless audio
products, you can also configure multiple audio streams and listen to
any of those audio streams at any Rocketboost receiver.
This User Guide explains how to correctly install, operate, and get the
best performance from your Rocketboost Wireless HD Audio Starter
Kit. Read this guide carefully before installing your system, and then
keep it handy for quick reference.
Important safety instructions
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.
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS, COVERS OR THE CABINET.
NO USER SERVICING PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 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 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.
Warning: 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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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.
Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for
ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 3-15/16" (10 cm) or
more.
Receiver ventilation requirements
Front view
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/16"
(15 cm)
Side view
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What is Rocketboost™?
Rocketboost™ is expandable wireless digital audio.
• Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you easily expand your
listening experience throughout your home.
• Rocketboost™ does not interfere with other wireless products in your
home.
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• Rocketboost™ is uncompressed digital audio compatible with all audio
formats such as Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio used with
Blu-ray.
When you see the Rocketboost™ logo on any product,
it has been designed to work with other
Rocketboost™ products, no matter who manufactures
them.
How does Rocketboost™ work?
Rocketboost technology can connect all audio devices throughout
your home to form a home audio network.
Rocketboost products include “Senders,” which send or transmit
audio streams, and “Receivers,” which receive the audio. This lets you
listen to music from your Sender in other rooms using your Receiver.
Rocketboost is expandable. Each Rocketboost Receiver can select the
audio from any Sender in your Rocketboost audio network. The
following shows an example Rocketboost network. You can set up
your network to meet your specific needs.
RF-RBKIT
(sender)
RF-RBREC
(receiver)
RF-RBWS02
RF-RBAUX
(sender/receiver)
(receiver)
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
system.
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Features
• High-Performance Audio - Uncompressed digital CD-quality sound,
adjustable volume control
• Strong Wireless Signal - 150 ft. wireless range (maximum, line of sight),
great sound, no static, won't interfere with your other wireless products
• Compatible with all Rocketboost products
• Easy to use - Easy to set up
• Support for CD and HD audio signals (including high-definition Dolby®
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master)
• Four channels of wireless audio enables:
• Wireless surround sound for 5.1 channel home theater
• Listening to music throughout your house wirelessly
• Wireless surround sound for 7.1 channel home theater (additional
RF-RBREC required, sold separately)
• Wireless surround sound for 5.1 channel home theater and listening
to music throughout your house wirelessly (additional RF-RBREC
required, sold separately)
Package contents:
The box should contain the following:
3.5 mm audio
cables (2)
Wireless sender
Wireless receiver
Remote control
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AC power adapter
for wireless sender
3.5 mm to RCA
adapter cable (2)
(6 in, 0.15 m) for
wireless receiver
Speaker cable (4)
3 ft. (91.5 cm)
AC cable for
wireless receiver
User Guide
Cable spool for
wireless receiver
Quick Setup Guide
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Sender front panel
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# Feature Description
Standby
1
indicator
Power/ Join
2
button
Power/ Join
indicator
3
HD A/B indicator Lights when the high-definition function is ac tivated.
4 & 10
HD A/B button Press repeatedly to toggle between CD and HD audio link modes for input A and
5 & 9
Source A/B
6 & 8
button
Source A/B
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indicator
Turns red when the sender is in standby mode.
Press to turn the sender on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press again to go to
standby mode. When you connect the AC power adapter, the device turns on
automatically.
Lights blue when the HUB STATUS switch is set to DISABLE.
Lights green when the HUB STATUS switch is set to ENABLE.
The indicator will turn solid when it is joined in a network, if the device is not in a
network, the indicator blinks slowly. When the device is put in joining mode, the
indicator blinks rapidly.
input B, respectively. When HD is activated, the audio quality is enhanced.
Press to enable the source to be transmitted onto the network, and press again to
disable the source. The status is shown on the indicator.
The indicator is illuminated steadily when a source is being transmitted.
The indicator is off when no source is enabled.
The indicator 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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# Feature Description
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DC IN jack
2 & 4
SPEAKER IN A/B
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Pre-in A/B jack
Hub Enable
5
switch
4-channel lock
6
switch
Note: When four-channel lock is enabled, other Rocketboost receivers in your
network are not able to select the audio source from the four channels. This is by
design, as most people would not want to listen to surround sound audio sources in
other rooms besides the home theater. If you want other receivers to select the four
channel audio source, disable the four-channel lock.
Plug the AC power adapter into this jack.
Use for an amplified output such as that from a receiver or other home theater
system. Connect these inputs to your audio source's speaker out jacks just like you
would connect passive speakers.
Use for line level audio applications such as music output from an MP3 player or DVD
player. These devices typically have either a 3.5 mm connector or RCA jacks. Adapters
for both are included in the kit.
Set switch to Enable for hub operation. Set switch to Disable to disable hub
operation.
Note: There should be only one hub in a network. Read “Establishing
communication” on page 25 for more information.
Set to Disable if you already have a working Rocketboost network, because a
Rocketboost device is already set as the hub.
Set to Enable to synchronize the volume levels of inputs A and B, allowing 7.1
surround sound systems to optimize speaker volume levels.
Set 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 Description
Standby indicator Turns red when receiver is in standby mode.
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Power/Join button Press to turn the receiver on. Press and hold to initiate joining. Press again to go to
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Power/Join indicator The indicator will turn solid when it is joined in a network, if the device is not in a
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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 Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press
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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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standby mode.
network, the indicator blinks slowly. When the device is put in joining mode, the
indicator blinks rapidly.
moves to the next source.
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Receiver back panel
120V~,60Hz
SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm)
AC IN
L
R
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# Feature Description
Slots for removable cable spool Use to mount the cable spool on the receiver.
1 & 3
AC IN connec tor Plug the AC power cord into this connector.
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SPEAKER OUT jacks Connect your unamplified speakers to these jacks.
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Remote control
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1
2
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# Feature Description
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/| Standby/On button
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Volume buttons (device)
3
BASS button
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Input A
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Input B
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Volu me but tons (stre am)
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Press to turn the receiver on. Press again to enter standby mode.
Press to adjust the volume of the wireless receiver.
Press to enable/disable the BASS enhancement.
Press to toggle between SPEAKER-In A or Pre-In A of the sender.
Press to toggle between SPEAKER-In B or Pre-In B of the sender.
Press to adjust the volume of all devices receiving the same audio stream.
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# Feature Description
Press to mute all audio streams in your Rocketboost network. Pressing mute again
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(mute - all)
Next Source button Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press
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at any Rocketboost receiver will “unmute” the stream that was last heard at that
receiver. This stream can now be heard from any other receiver that was receiving
that stream. Other streams are unmuted in the same way: pressing mute again at
each receiver will unmute the stream that was last heard at that receiver.
moves to the next source.
Setting up your wireless kit
Setting up and using your remote control
To set up and use your remote control:
1 Remove the insulation sheet in the battery tray before using the remote
control for the first time.
2 Aim the remote control at the IR sensor on the front of the wireless
receiver from a maximum distance of 23 ft. (7 m) away and a maximum
angle of +/- 30 degrees from the center line.
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To replace the battery:
1 Press the battery tray lock to the right, then slide out the battery tray. You
can remove the battery door with your fingernails by using the spaces
set back in the remote control.
2 Match the polarity on the lithium cell with a plus sign (+) on the battery
tray.
Replace the battery with a CR2025 or equivalent.
3 Slide the tray with the new battery into the battery compartment until it
clicks into place.
Warnings:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery.
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Notes:
Remove the battery from the remote control when it is not to be used for a long
period. Otherwise it might be damaged due to battery leakage.
Do not drop or jar the remote control.
Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.
Do not place the remote control on a wet object.
Do not place the remote control under direct sunlight or near sources of excessive
heat.
Example configurations
Rocketboost products include “senders,” which send audio streams,
and “receivers,” which receive the audio. This lets you listen to music
from your sender through the speakers connected to your receiver.
The RF-RBKIT sender and receiver can be installed in different
configurations, depending on your need. For example, you can use
the RF-RBKIT for wireless home theater surround sound. Or you can
listen to the audio source from one room in other rooms throughout
your house.
A few configurations are shown here, as examples. Details showing
how to connect the sender and receiver to your components are
shown in the following sections.
Rocketboost is expandable, so you can add additional senders and
receivers to your network to meet your specific needs.
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Wireless Surround Sound for 5.1-Channel home theater
This example shows how to wirelessly connect your rear or surround
sound home theater speakers. The amplifier surround sound speaker
outputs are connected to the wireless sender. The surround sound
speakers are connected to the wireless receiver.
TV
Amplifier
Receiver
Sender
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Wireless Surround Sound for 7.1-channel home theater
This example shows how to wirelessly connect your rear and side
surround sound home theater speakers (7.1 home theater). The
amplifier surround sound speaker outputs are connected to the
wireless sender. The rear and side surround sound speakers are
connected to two wireless receivers. For this setup a second
receiver/amplifier is required (RF-RBREC sold separately).
TV
Amplifier
Receiver
Note: When setting up your system, you can identify which channel is connected to
which receiver by pressing the SOURCE button on the receiver. The source indicator on
the sender briefly flashes so you can visually identify the correct receiver.
Sender
Receiver
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Listening to music throughout your home
This example shows how to listen to your music source throughout
your house. The amplifier's line-level audio output is connected to
the wireless sender Pre-In inputs. Then you can listen to that audio in
other rooms where you have installed the wireless receiver and
speakers.
Main room
Amplifier
Other room
Receiver
Sender
In addition to working with your home theater system, the wireless
sender can be used with any of your audio components, like your
CD/DVD player, or even audio output from a computer or mp3 player.
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Also, Rocketboost is expandable. Each Rocketboost receiver can
select the audio from any sender in your Rocketboost audio network.
So you can use additional receivers, like the RF-RBREC
receiver/amplifier, RF-RBWHP01 headphones, or the RF-RBWS02
outdoor speaker to listen to music throughout your home.
Connecting the sender
Notes:
Make sure that the sender is located at least 18” from any WiFi router.
The sender supports two audio sources, which are labelled A and B. For each audio
source you can use either the Speaker-In or Pre-in (line level) connectors, depending
on your need. For example, when using the sender with a home theater system
amplifier, it is convenient to use the Speaker-In connectors. When using the sender
with a TV or MP3 player, use the Pre-In connectors.
If you are using the RF-RBKIT for wireless surround sound, your amplifier must
support 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound speaker outputs.
Connecting to the Speaker-In connectors (for home theater
surround sound type connections)
Caution: Turn off your amplifier when connecting the devices.
Note: The diagram and following step are for home theater wireless surround sound. If
you want to listen to your home theater main channels in another room, connect the
left and right channels of the home theater system instead of the surround channels.
To connect the sender to an amplifier:
1 Connect the right surround speaker terminals of your amplifier to the
right speaker terminals of the sender by connecting the red speaker wire
to the red (+) terminals and the black speaker wire to the black (-)
terminals.
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2 Repeat Step 1 to connect the left surround speaker terminals.
Back of AV receiver
Back of Rocketboost sender
Tip: When using speaker wire with exposed tips, unscrew the terminal and insert the
exposed tips into the terminal, then firmly tighten the terminal. Verify that the
speaker wire is firmly secured by making sure that it doesn’t pull out of the terminal.
Banana plug
Notes:
Make sure the exposed tips of the speaker wires do not touch each other, and that
they are fully inserted into the terminals.
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Make sure that you connect your amplifier using the speaker output terminals.
Make sure that the amplifier volume is not set to zero, or no sound will be
transmitted.
Connecting to the Pre-in connectors (for MP3 player or CD
player type connections)
Caution: Turn off your audio source while connecting the devices.
To connect the sender to an external audio source:
1 Connect external audio source(s) to the Pre-in A and/or B jacks on the rear
of the sender using the 3.5 mm stereo cable. If necessary, you can also
use the 3.5 mm to RCA adapter, if your audio device uses RCA type line
out connectors.
Sender back
To h eadp hon es o r
line out audio jacks of
you r TV, DVD, M P3, o r
other audio source
component.
• When your audio source is connected to the Pre-in A/B jack of the
sender, the corresponding Speaker Input A/B terminals are not used.
After the 3.5 mm audio cable is removed from the sender, the input
type switches back to the Speaker Input A/B, automatically.
• If you leave the 3.5 mm audio cable connected to the Pre-in A/B jack,
you can switch the audio source from the Speaker Input A/B terminals
by using the remote control INPUT A or INPUT B buttons.
Note: For best audio quality, make sure that the volume setting on the audio source
connected to the Pre-In jacks is turned up to at least 80%.
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Connecting the sender to the AC power adapter
Caution: Plug in the AC power adapter only after your amplifier/external audio device
is connected to the sender.
To connect the sender to the AC power adapter:
1 Plug the AC power adapter into a wall power outlet or the SWITCHED AC
outlet of your amplifier (if available).
If you connect it to the SWITCHED AC outlet of your amplifier, each time you
turn your amplifier on or off, the sender’s power is also turned on or off.
Note: The Rocketboost hub device must always be connected to power if you are
operating other senders and receivers in the network. Make sure that your hub device
is connected to a non-switched outlet (such as a wall outlet), not to the SWITCHED AC
outlet on your amplifier. For the hub device to control the network, it needs only to be
connected to power, but doesn't need to be turned on.
Connecting the receiver
Notes:
Make sure that the receiver is located at least 18” from any WiFi router.
You can use the receiver for wireless surround sound or to listen to your music in
another room in your house.
To connect the receiver:
1 Connect the right speaker to the right speaker-out connectors on the
receiver. Use a red speaker wire to connect the red (+) speaker-out
connector and a black speaker wire to connect the black (-) speaker-out
connector.
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2 Repeat Step 1 to connect the left speaker.
SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm)
AC IN
100-120V~,60Hz
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Note: Make sure the exposed tips of the speaker wires do not touch each other and
that they are fully inserted into the terminals.
Connecting the receiver to an AC power outlet
Caution: Connect the AC power plug to a wall outlet only after all speakers are
connected to the receiver.
To connect the receiver to an AC power outlet:
1 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC IN connector on the
back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end of the AC power cable into an AC power outlet. The
Standby indicator on the receiver turns on.
Cautions: To avoid risk of fire and to prevent damage:
- Do not use AC power adapters other than the supplied AC power adapter.
- Do not use the supplied AC power adapter for other equipment.
Tips:
Slide the cable spool (provided) into the slots on the back of the receiver from the top
down.
Before connecting to the AC power outlet, wrap the excess cable around the spool.
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Using your wireless kit
Turning the sender or receiver on and off
To turn the sender on and off:
1 When initially connecting to an AC outlet, the sender automatically turns
on. To turn off the sender, press . The power indicator turns off and the
standby indicator turns red.
2 If the sender is off, press to turn it on. The power indicator lights.
To turn the receiver on and off:
1 To turn off the device, press . The power indicator turns off and the
standby indicator turns red.
2 If the receiver is off, press to turn it on. The power indicator lights.
Establishing communication
Rocketboost products form an audio network and each Rocketboost
receiver can select the audio from any Rocketboost sender in the
network.
Important
Every Rocketboost network must contain one hub device, which
helps devices join the network. The network can have only one hub,
which you can enable using the hub switch on the back of all
Rocketboost senders and sender/receivers.
If this is your first Rocketboost product, you should make the wireless
sender the hub, if you already have Rocketboost products, you
should disable hub mode on this device.
Important: Hub devices must always have power for your network to operate. The hub
device can be in standby (power saving) mode, but must stay plugged in.
Is this your first Rocketboost product?
YES - If this is your first Rocketboost enabled product, you can skip this
section because your sender and receiver were previously joined or
connected at the factory. To learn how to use your sender and
receiver, see “Listening to music and using your wireless sender and
receiver” on page 29.
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Note: If you do need to rejoin the sender and receiver, see “Joining the sender to the
receiver” below.
NO - If this is not your first Rocketboost enabled product, proceed to
“Joining the sender and receiver to an existing Rocketboost network”
on page 27.
Joining the sender to the receiver
The sender and receiver must be “joined” or wirelessly connected to
each other, so that audio can be sent from the sender to the receiver.
Note: Use this procedure only if you need to rejoin the sender and receiver and this is
your only Rocketboost-enabled product.
Wireless receiver
Other
Rocketboost
devices
Wireless sender
(HUB: ENABLE)
To join the sender and receiver:
1 Set the HUB switch on the sender to ENABLE if this is your first
Rocketboost™ product set.
• The power indicators turn green when the HUB switch is set to ENABLE.
• The power indicators turn blue when the HUB switch is set to DISABLE.
2 Press and hold the button on the sender for more than three seconds
to put it into joining mode. The power indicator starts blinking rapidly
and the unit will stay in joining mode for 30 seconds.
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Power on
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3 Press and hold the button on the receiver for more than three seconds
so the sender receiver enter joining mode.
• The power indicators light steadily if the joining was successful.
• The power indicators blink slowly if the joining was not successful.
Power on
indicator
Note: Rocketboost devices have their own memory. After the devices are joined once,
they will remember each other and join automatically when your devices are
powered on again. Because of this, you can join all of your network components in
the same room before installing them in their permanent locations throughout the
house.
Joining the sender and receiver to an existing Rocketboost
network
Use this procedure only if you are adding this product to an existing
Rocketboost network. You need to join both the sender and receiver
to your existing hub device, using the following steps.
To join an existing Rocketboost network:
1 Set the HUB switch on the sender to DISABLE.
• The power indicators turn green when the HUB switch is set to ENABLE.
• The power indicators turn blue when the HUB switch is set to DISABLE.
2 Press and hold the button on the your Rocketboost Hub device for
more than three seconds to put it into joining mode. The power
indicator starts blinking rapidly and the unit will stay in joining mode for
30 seconds.
3 Press and hold the button on the sender for more than three seconds
so the Hub device and sender enter joining mode.
• The power indicators light steadily if the joining was successful.
• The power indicators blink slowly if the joining was not successful.
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4 Press and hold the button on your Rocketboost Hub device for more
than three seconds to put it into joining mode. The power indicator
starts blinking rapidly and the unit will stay in joining mode for 30
seconds.
5 Press and hold the button on the receiver for more than three seconds
so the Hub device and receiver enter joining mode.
• The power indicators light steadily if the joining was successful.
• The power indicators blink slowly if the joining was not successful.
Note: Rocketboost devices have their own memory. After the devices are joined once,
they will remember each other and join automatically when your devices are
powered on again. Because of this, you can join all of your network components in
the same room before installing them in their permanent locations throughout the
house.
Configuring 4-channel lock
4-Channel Lock is a special feature used for 4-channel wireless
surround sound applications (for example if you are using
Rocketboost for wireless rear and side surround sound in a 7.1 home
theater system).
The 4-Channel Lock switch is on the back of the wireless sender. When
the switch is set to ENABLE, the volume level from both INPUT A and B
on the sender will be synchronized, allowing 7.1 systems to optimize
speaker volume levels.
Set the 4-Channel Lock switch to DISABLE to allow separate control of the
volume levels for Inputs A and B.
If you are using Rocketboost for wireless rear and side surround
sound in a 7.1 home theater system, see the following procedure,
otherwise leave the 4-Channel Lock switch in the DISABLE position.
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To configure 4-channel lock for wireless rear and side surround sound (7.1 home
theater):
1 To support both rear and side wireless surround sound, an additional
RF-RBREC wireless receiver (sold separately) is required. See the example
configuration, “Wireless Surround Sound for 7.1-channel home theater”
on page 18 for how to set this up.
2 After you have joined the RF-RBKIT sender and receiver to your
Rocketboost network, join the additional RF-RBREC receiver to your
network. To do this, follow steps 4 and 5 in “Joining the sender and
receiver to an existing Rocketboost network” on page 27.
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3 Turn on your home theater system and play a source or test tones so you
can hear audio from the rear and side surround speakers. Press the
SOURCE button on each wireless receiver until you hear the surround
sound audio for those channels. Note that when you press the SOURCE
button, the sender that is transmitting briefly flashes it's source indicator
so you can see which source is being received at the receiver.
4 When both receivers are receiving the correct surround sound source, do
the following:
• Turn off the wireless sender.
•Switch the 4-Channel Lock switch to ENABLE.
• Turn on the wireless sender.
After doing so your system (sender and 2 receivers) will be in 4-channel
lock mode).
Notes:
When your sender and 2 receivers are in 4-Channel Lock mode, other receivers in your
Rocketboost network cannot select the 4 channels from the sender. This is by design,
as most people would not want to listen to surround sound audio sources in other
rooms besides the home theater.
If you try to select a 4-channel lock mode source, depending on your system the
following happens:
1) If there are no other wireless senders in the network, the power indicator on the
receiver flashes five times to show that four-channel lock is active on the sender.
2) If there are other wireless senders active in the network, the source button toggles
through all other sources except the sender with 4-channel lock enabled. In this case,
if you want to listen to one of the sources with 4-channel lock enabled, you should
disable 4-channel lock.
Listening to music and using your wireless sender and receiver
To listen to music:
1 Turn on the wireless sender and receiver. The power indicator LEDs
should light steadily. If they are blinking you need to rejoin the sender
and receiver. See “Establishing communication” on page 25.
2 Turn on the audio source connected to the wireless sender. Make sure
the volume of the audio source is not muted, otherwise no audio be sent
over the Rocketboost network.
3 Press the SOURCE A or B button on the wireless sender to select the source
from the A or B inputs, depending on which input you want to listen to.
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4 If the LED indicator around the source button is not on, press the INPUT
button on the remote control to switch the input between the
Speaker-In or Pre-In sources. Use the INPUT A button if you are enabling a
source for Input A, otherwise use the INPUT B button.
5 Adjust the audio level on the wireless receiver. If you have multiple audio
sources in your Rocketboost network, press the Source button on the
wireless receiver to hear the next audio source. Press the Source button
again to cycle through all available audio sources.
Activating high-definition audio
This system is capable of driving high-definition audio to your
multi-channel surround home theater system and other room
receivers.
To activate the high-definition audio:
• Press HD A/B to activate HD audio on the appropriate input channel.
• The corresponding HD A or B indicator turns blue.
• The HD indicator on the joined receiver turns on.
• Activate high-definition audio only when using high-definition discs
(such as Blu-ray discs).
Adjusting the volume balance for surround sound
If you are using the RF-RBKIT for wireless surround sound, the volume
control on the receiver is only used to adjust the volume balance
between the front and surround speakers. When you are first setting
up your home theater system, use the volume control to balance the
sound. After the sound is balanced, you don't need to use the volume
on the wireless receiver anymore because the volume of the home
theater system (including the surround speakers) is controlled using
the volume control of your home theater receiver or amplifier.
Note: After the wireless receiver volume is set, always adjust the home theater volume
using the volume control on your amplifier or external audio device.
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Optimizing your surround sound
Wireless links create a short latency between the sender and receiver.
Many home theater receivers let you adjust the delay between the
various speakers in your surround system.
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To optimize your system, we suggest that you subtract about 15 ms
from the delay to the surround speakers. This will perfectly match
your surround system.
Disabling an audio channel
To disable an audio channel:
•Press SOURCE A/B on the sender to stop the audio signals from being
transmitted from either input A or B.
• The source A/B indicator lights turn off on the sender.
• The source indicator attached to input A/B also turns off on the
receiver.
Controlling the device volume
The volume of the wireless receiver can be changed.
To change the volume of the wireless receiver:
• Aim the remote control at the wireless receiver and press the DEVICE
volume buttons on the remote control, or turn the volume knob on the
wireless receiver to adjust the volume.
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Controlling the stream volume
Rocketboost systems have a special mode where you can change the
volume of the audio stream sent by a sender. Then the volume level
at each receiver that is receiving that audio stream will change
automatically. This is useful if you want to easily change the volume
level at all the receivers that are receiving the same audio stream.
To change the stream volume:
• Aim the remote control at the sender and press the STREAM volume
button on the remote control.
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Muting all devices
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Rocketboost also features a global mute feature that instantly
silences all audio streams in the network.
To mute all devices in the network:
1 Press ALL (mute) on the remote control. All audio streams in your network
are muted.
2 Pressing ALL (mute), while aiming at a specific Rocketboost receiver, will
“unmute” the stream that was last heard at that receiver. This stream can
now be heard from any other receiver that was receiving that stream.
Other streams are unmuted in the same way: pressing mute again at
each receiver will unmute the stream that was last heard at that receiver.
Turning off the system
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To turn off the system:
1 Press on the sender to enter standby mode. The power indicator turns
off and the standby indicator turns red. Remove the AC power adapter to
turn off power to the sender completely.
Note: If the device is configured as a hub, it must have power at all times for the
network to be operational. The unit can be either in standby or fully powered, but it
must be connected to a power source. If you have no other Rocketboost nodes in your
system, then you can power down the hub fully.
2
Press on the receiver or remote control. The power-on indicator goes
off and the standby indicator lights red. Unplug the AC power cable from
the AC power outlet to completely turn off the receiver.
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Expanding your Rocketboost System
Rocketboost technology is expandable. Each Rocketboost Receiver
can select the audio from any Sender in your Rocketboost audio
network. The following shows an example Rocketboost network. You
can set up your network to meet your specific needs.
RF-RBKIT
(sender)
RF-RBREC
(receiver)
RF-RBWS02
RF-RBAUX
(sender/receiver)
• RF-RBWS02, Rocketboost Wireless Outdoor Speaker, includes a wireless
speaker and the RF-RBAUX wireless sender/receiver. Audio sources
connected to the sender/receiver can be listened to using the wireless
speaker.
• RF-RBAUX, Rocketboost Wireless Sender/Receiver can be used as both a
sender and a receiver. As a sender you can connect it to your other audio
source devices (like home theater or mp3 player) and then receive that
audio using your outdoor wireless speaker or any other Rocketboost
receiver. As a receiver you can connect it your stereo system or amplified
speakers and then listen to the audio from any other Rocketboost
sender.
• RF-RBREC, Rocketboost Amplified Audio Receiver, is an amplified
receiver. You connect speakers to this and then listen to audio from any
of your Rocketboost sender devices. This is a great way to expand your
Rocketboost system to listen to your music anywhere in the house.
• RF-RBKIT, Rocketboost Wireless HD Starter Kit, includes a sender device
and the RF-RBREC, amplified receiver. This product can be used for home
theater wireless surround sound or for multi-room audio.
(receiver)
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• RF-RBWHP01, Rocketboost Wireless Headphones, include a sender
device and wireless headphones. Audio sources connected to the sender
can be listened to using the wireless speakers.
For more information, and to see what other Rocketboost products
are available, visit www.rocketboost.com.
Rocketboost Network Capabilities
The maximum number of Rocketboost devices in a Rocketboost
Network is 9. If you already have 9 devices and attempt to join
another one, then joining will fail for the new device.
Note: If you want to remove a device from your Rocketboost network you need to
rejoin it to a different hub device (this basically creates a 2nd Rocketboost network).
The maximum number of audio streams that can be sent
simultaneously on the Rocketboost network is:
• 5 stereo CD quality -or-
• 1 stereo HD quality + 3 CD quality -or-
• 2 stereo HD quality + 2 stereo CD quality -or-
• 3 stereo HD quality
Note: HD streams are available if using the RF-RBKIT sender. If your system is in a
maximum audio stream state, then the TX indicator will not light on the sender
devices that have exceeded the maximum. To use those device's audio streams, you
need to turn off one of your other senders.
Maintaining your system
Use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent
and water. Dry the device immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Do not use abrasive cloth, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical
solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel
lettering.
Cautions:
Do not block the ventilation openings.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be repaired by a qualified technician.
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Troubleshooting
Check this information for a possible solution before calling for
assistance.
General troubleshooting
• Every Rocketboost network must contain only one hub device, which
helps other Rocketboost devices join the network.
• You can turn any Rocketboost sender or sender/receiver into a hub
by using the HUB STATUS or HUB ENABLE switch on the back of the device.
The network can only have one hub.
• The hub device must have power for the audio network to operate.
The hub can be in standby (power-saving mode), but must remain
plugged in.
• The existing hub device will be the device with the green power
indicator.
• The unobstructed operating range of a Rocketboost network is 150 feet
(45 meters).
• Each network must contain both a sender device and a receiver device.
Do you have both a sender and a receiver device?
Problem Solution
No communication between the
Rocketboost sender and receiver
devices.
No sound • Check the volume level of the wireless speaker or audio sources connected to the
• Make sure that the power indicators of the Rocketboost sender and receiver devices are
lit solidly. If the indicators are blinking, see “Establishing communication” on page 21.
• If the joining process is failing, make sure that only one of your Rocketboost devices has
the Hub switch enabled. Note that the hub device will be the only device with the
green power indicator. Non-hub devices have a blue power indicator.
sender.
• Make sure that all of the audio cables are connected correctly.
• Make sure that the power indicators of the Rocketboost sender and receiver devices are
lit solidly. If the indicators are blinking, see “Establishing communication” on page 25.
• Make sure the audio source connected to your sender is On.
• Make sure the sender or receiver devices are not Muted. The Rx indicator light blinks
when the device is muted.
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Problem Solution
My Rocketboost remote will not
control the volume. I can’t turn
the volume up or down.
The sound/audio is really quiet
coming out of my wireless
speakers.
Sound interference • Experiment with different orientations or locations of your sender device.
• Make sure you have removed the insulation sheet in the battery tray of the Rocketboost
remote.
• To maximize your volume level through the system, make sure your source devices (i.e.,
A/V receiver, iPod, etc.) have their volume turned up to at least 50% of their volume
level.
• The battery in your remote may be dead. Try replacing it with a new battery.
• To maximize your volume level through the system, make sure your source devices (i.e.,
A/V receiver, iPod, etc.) have their volume turned up to at least 50% of their volume
level.
• Make sure your sender device is more than 18 inches from any WiFi routers you may
have.
• Shorten the distance between the Rocketboost devices. The maximum distance is 150
feet (45 m), but this distance will be reduced as the wireless signal passes through
walls or other obstructions.
• It is possible other devices like cordless phones, microwaves, wireless routers, etc. may
be causing interference. Try turning one device off at a tim e to determine whi ch device
is causing interference.
• If your cordless phone or wireless router is causing interference try changing the
channel it is using. Please refer to your device’s owner manual.
Specifications
Sender
Audio input - stereo, speaker-level
Audio output - wireless
Power supply
Trans ition delay
AUX i nput
Receiver
Audio input - wireless
System performance
30 V RMS
16-bit, 48 KHz uncompressed
DC 5 V at 0.6 A
15 - 20 ms
2 V RMS (max. input)
1 V RMS (standard input)
Stereo, 16-bit, 48 KHz, uncompressed.
Signal-to-noise ratio: 94dB (HD mode >96dB)
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
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Audio output -
Transmission delay
Power supply
Power consumption
Legal notices
FCC and IC Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the
IC 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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. 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.
High efficiency, class D, speaker level
Support for 4- to 8-ohm speakers
Audio power output: 2 × 42 W (RMS) into 4 ohms
15 - 20 ms
AC 120V~60 Hz (RF-RBKIT)
AC 220-240V~50 Hz (RF-RBKIT-05A)
30 W
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC & IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and meets the exemption from the
routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102.
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
from user and bystanders.
The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in
section 2.5 of RSS 102 and users can obtain Canadian information on
RF exposure and compliance from the Canadian Representative
Richardson Technical Services Inc., Suite 304, 131 Wurtemburg St.,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Tel: 613 562 3827
Rocketboost is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
European Union
Note: This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic
equipment should not be disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to
conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health that could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more
information about collection point and recycling of this product,
please contact your local municipal office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
Other Countries Outside the European Union
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance
with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for
the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
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One-year limited warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-RBKIT
(“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 par ts. 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
Product.
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.
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
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• 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
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory 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
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645
© 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. Registered in some
countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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For model number RF-RBKIT-05A:
Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited. 1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS
Freephone number for Rocketfish products: 0800 389 1120
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www.rocketfishproducts.com (800) 620-2790
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc.
Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited. 1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS
For model number RF-RBKIT-05A:
Freephone number for Rocketfish products: 0800 389 1120
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