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- Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 1
Rocketboost™ Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit RF-RBKIT User Guide - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 2
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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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 4
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 5
. 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. RF-RBKIT 5 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 6
view 5- 15 /16 " (15 cm) 5- 15 /16 " (15 cm) Side view 5- 15 /16 " (15 cm) 5- 15 /16 " (15 cm) 3-15/16" (10 cm) What is Rocketboost™? Rocketboost™ is expandable wireless digital audio. • Products with Rocketboost™ technology let you easily expand your listening experience throughout your home - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 7
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-RBAUX (sender/receiver) RF-RBWS02 (receiver) We hope you - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 8
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 9
function is activated. 5 & 9 HD A/B button Press repeatedly to toggle between CD and HD audio link modes for input A and input B, respectively. When HD is activated, the audio quality is enhanced. 6 & 8 blinks for a short while when a receiver selects this source to listen to. RF-RBKIT 9 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 10
and B. 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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 11
7 SOURCE button 8 HD indicator 9 IR sensor audio stream. Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press moves to the next source. Lights when the receiver is receiving HD audio signals. Receives the signal from the remote control. Controls the volume level. RF-RBKIT - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 12
Receiver back panel AC IN 120V~,60Hz 1 2 SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm) R L 3 4 # Feature Description 1 & 3 Slots for removable cable spool Use to mount the cable spool on the receiver. 2 AC IN connector Plug the AC power cord into this connector. 4 SPEAKER OUT jacks Connect your unamplified - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 13
Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TM # Feature Description 1 /| Standby/On button Press to turn the receiver on. Press again to enter standby mode. 2 Volume / buttons (device) Press to adjust the volume of the wireless adjust the volume of all devices receiving the same audio stream. RF-RBKIT 13 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 14
was last heard at that receiver. Press to select different audio streams on your Rocketboost network. Each press 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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 15
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 replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery. RF-RBKIT 15 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 16
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 17
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 Sender Receiver RF-RBKIT 17 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 18
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 Sender - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 19
the wireless receiver and speakers. Main room Amplifier Sender Other room Receiver 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. RF-RBKIT 19 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 20
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 21
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 wires do not touch each other, and that they are fully inserted into the terminals. RF-RBKIT 21 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 22
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 23
adapter only after your amplifier/external audio device is connected to the sender. is also turned on or off. Note: The Rocketboost hub device must always be connected to power if WiFi router. You can use the receiver for wireless surround sound or to listen to your music in another room RF-RBKIT 23 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 24
2 Repeat Step 1 to connect the left speaker. AC IN 100-120V~,60Hz SPEAKER-OUT (4-8 Ohm) R L 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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 25
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. RF-RBKIT 25 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 26
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 27
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 • The power indicators blink slowly if the joining was not successful. RF-RBKIT 27 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 28
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 29
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. RF-RBKIT 29 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 30
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 31
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. TM RF-RBKIT 31 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 32
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 33
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. RF-RBKIT 33 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 34
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. 34 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 35
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 36
devices have a blue power indicator. No sound • Check the volume level of the wireless speaker or audio sources connected to the 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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 37
Problem 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 Solution • Make sure you have removed the insulation sheet in the battery tray of the Rocketboost remote. • To - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 38
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) installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 39
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 40
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 - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 41
this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If service of Products and parts are required after Canada, and Mexico. What does the warranty not cover? This warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction • Installation • Set up adjustments • Cosmetic damage RF-RBKIT - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 42
TO PROVINCE. Contact Rocketfish: For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790 www.rocketfishproducts.com Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 number RF-RBKIT-05A: Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited. 1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS Freephone number for Rocketfish products: - Rocketfish RF-RBKIT | User Manual (English) - Page 43
-3645 USA © 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. For model number RF-RBKIT-05A: Distributed by: Best Buy Europe Distributions Limited. 1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS
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Rocketboost™ Wireless HD Audio
Starter Kit
RF-RBKIT
User Guide