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Digital Wireless Speakers
RF-WS01/WS01-W/WS02
User Guide
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Rocketfish RF-WS01/WS01-W/WS02 Digital Wireless Speakers Contents Introduction ...................................................................... 2 Features............................................................................... 5 Setting up your system ...............................................12 Using your system.........................................................15 Maintaining your system ............................................17 Troubleshooting ....................
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Your RF-WS01, RF-WS01-W, or RF-WS02 Digital Wireless Speakers use a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless communication system to transmit low-latency, high fidelity audio from an audio source to wireless speakers, providing a superior level of audio quality and resistance to interference. The system accepts line-level inputs, and is compatible with a complete range of multi-channel home theatre systems or AV receivers. Safety information CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock Do Not Open This lightning fla
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• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • 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 is provided
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Features • 2.4 GHz wireless sender and speaker • Transmits high quality audio over a radio frequency communication link •Compact size • Hidden antennas • Low power consumption Package contents Examine the contents of the box for your Rocketfish Digital Wireless Speakers. The box should contain. •A sender unit • One speaker (RF-WS02) or two speakers (RF-WS01, and RF-WS01-W • An AC power adapter for the sender unit • One (RF-WS02) or two (RF-WS01 and RF-WS01-W) AC power adapter(s) for the speake
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Front view 1 Item Description 1Power and link Status LED—GREEN Side view 1 Item Description 1 Power ON/OFF switch with Status LED 6
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Back view 1 2 3 Item Description 1RCA audio input terminals 2DC IN jack 3 Pairing (manual connect) button Speaker The speaker receives the 2.4 GHz audio signals from the sender and plays out the sound using the built-in amplifier and speakers. The speaker can operate from the supplied AC adapter or from batteries. RF-WS01/WS01-W/WS02 7
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Front (RF-WS01/RF-WS01-W) 1 2 3 Item Description 1 Power ON/OFF switch with Status LED 2Volume control 3 Left/Mono/Right control 8
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Back (RF-WS01/RF-WS01-W) 1 2 Item Description 1DC IN jack 2 Pairing (manual connect) button RF-WS01/WS01-W/WS02 9
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Front (RF-WS02) 1 4 5 2 6 3 7 Item Description 1LED: • Solid green—Connected to AC power • Quick flashing—Pairing mode • Slow flashing—No link • Red—Low battery 2 Bass Boost LED—RED 3 Charging LED: • Flashing green—Charging • Solid green—Charging complete 4 Power ON/OFF switch 5 Bass Boost control button 6 Speaker output selector (Left/Mono/Right) switch 7Volume control 10
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Back (RF-WS02) 1 2 Item Description 1 Pairing (manual connect) button 2DC IN jack RF-WS01/WS01-W/WS02 11
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Setting up your system Caution: Turn off your audio source while connecting the units Connecting the sender To connect the sender to an audio source: 1 Connect a stereo RCA cable from an audio source to the sender taking care to match white and red colors at both ends. Make sure that the cable is connected to an audio source and not a video source. To right and left input jack To right and left output jack 2 Connect the AC adapter connector to the sender DC IN jack. Caution: To avoid risk of
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Connecting the speakers Plug the AC power adapter in if batteries are not being used or if the batteries are discharged. Caution: To avoid risk of fire, and to prevent damage, only use the AC adapter supplied with your digital wireless speakers. Make sure that power supply outlet matches the AC adapter’s 120V before making the connection. To connect the AC adapter to your speakers: • Connect the AC adapter connector to the speaker DC IN jack. RF-WS01 & RF-WS01-W RF-WS02
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Installing batteries into the speakers Caution: Do not mix battery types. Do not use old and new batteries together. Remove all batteries if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time. 1 With the speaker AC adapter disconnected, open the battery cover. 2 Install eight (8) C size batteries taking care to follow the battery polarity markings on the battery compartment. 3 For WS-02, set the Alkaline/NiMH battery switch to the type of C size batteries being used. The switch is ins
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Using your system Turning on your system To turn on the system: 1 Move the Power switch to the ON position on the side panel of the sender. The green Link Status LED starts to blink slowly to indicate the sender is plugged in and in Standby mode. 2 Press the Power switch on the front panel of the speakers. The green Status LED starts to flash to indicate the receiver is plugged in and in Standby mode. Note: If the speaker is operated by batteries and battery capacity is too low to power the
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Turning off the system To turn off the system: 1 Move the sender Power switch to the OFF position. The Green Link Status LED goes off indicating that the sender is turned off. 2 Push the Power switch on the front panel of each speaker. The Green Link Status Power LED goes off to indicate that the speaker is turned off. Speaker auto shut-off on RF-WS02 speakers When the speakers are running on battery power, they turn off automatically when the device they are connected to is turned off or do
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Maintaining your system Use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the apparatus 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 cover the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table clothes, and curtains. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be repaired by a qualified repairer. Note:
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Problem Solution Sound interference • Move your sender and speaker slowly to find the best reception position for your system. • Shorten the distance to between your sender and speakers. The maximum distance is 55 feet (RF-WS01 or RF-WS01-W) or 100 feet (RF-WS02). • Check to determine if there are any obvious radio frequency interference sources near your system. No communication • Make sure that the power cords and/or batteries are connected or installed between the sender correctly. and s
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Speakers (RF-WS01 and RF-WS01-W) Audio Input: Wireless • Stereo, 48 kHz uncompressed • Bit-rate: 1.465 Mbps • Raw wireless bit-rate: 2Mbps Audio Output • 8W (RMS) 2-way speaker full range system (10% THD) • High Efficiency Class D speaker amplifier driving internal full range speakers Supply Voltage 12V @ 1.0A Power Consumption 12W Transmission Delay 15-20mS Speakers (RF-WS02) Audio Input: Wireless • Stereo, 48 kHz uncompressed • Bit-rate: 1.465 Mbps • Raw wireless bit-rate: 2Mbps Audio Output
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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 interf
