Arcam RCUBE, Manual

Page 1: ...certified kleer iPod Speaker System ...

Page 2: ...rface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded 6 Heat Locate the equipment away from naked flames or heat producing appliances such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 7 Climate The equipment has been designed for use in moderate climates and in domestic situations 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should n...

Page 3: ... the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by th...

Page 4: ...get the best sound This handbook also shows you how to play music from your iPod from an external source and from another rCube or a PC wirelessly We hope you will enjoy your rCube If you require further information about Arcam products our network of dealers will be happy to help you Further information can also be found on the Arcam website at www arcam co uk Welcome Contents Safety Information ...

Page 5: ... audio streaming from your PC or Mac Arcam rTube Component video breakout cable for connecting to high quality component video enabled displays Arcam rWand iPod transmitter for wireless audio streaming from your iPod iPhone or iPad Other accessories may become available in future please contact your Arcam dealer for the latest information Available Accessories ...

Page 6: ... with dust cover The iPod dock and integrated handle is protected by a dust cover Press on the rear of the cover to rotate it and reveal the dock and handle Note the unit must not be carried with the handle while an iPod is in the dock Top Panel Controls This row of buttons provides control over input selection wireless reception standby mode mute and volume See page E 9 I O View from Back View fr...

Page 7: ...panel will switch the rCube from off to standby mode In standby the rCube responds to front panel or remote control commands but also uses a small amount of power If you are using battery power you should switch the unit completely off using the rear panel power switch when not in use Rear Panel The rear panel contains the master power switch and sockets for power and connecting the rCube to other...

Page 8: ...r scenario Connecting to a TV iPod video playback Video enabled iPods can be connected to a television with either composite video A or component video B connectors see figure To connect to a display with component video 3 wires use the optional break out cable For a list of currently compatible iPod products that output video see http support apple com kb HT1454 Please note that Apple devices do ...

Page 9: ...e iPod dock or AUX rear panel sources by pressing the SOURCE button see table below To select a wireless source instead press the WIRELESS button This will de select any AUX or iPod source and start playing from the optional USB or iPod Transmitter When a wireless source is selected the wireless indicator will glow continuously Indicator LEDs The top panel LEDs illuminate to indicate source select...

Page 10: ... amount there are 52 volume steps or you can press and hold these buttons to ramp the volume up or down The top panel volume and LEDs will flash to confirm volume adjustment Pressing the mute button will put the unit into Mute When muted both volume LEDs are illuminated and no sound will come from the device Press Mute again to release the Mute function and allow it to play iPod Charging The rCube...

Page 11: ...d iPhones They are not available when an iPod is connected wirelessly Navigating iPod Menus You can navigate through the menus of a docked iPod by using the 4 navigation buttons Pressing B or C scrolls up or down through listed page items to highlight a selection The E arrow functions as select and will moves to the sub page of any selected menu item The D button functions as a menu or back button...

Page 12: ...ngled drivers allow the rCube to produce high quality sound over 270 degrees Do put the rCube in a corner While good just about anywhere the rCube is designed to sound best when placed in the corner of a room In this position the side firing full drivers reflect sound off walls to produce a more spacious sound Try placing your rCube 50cm 2 from a corner angled at 45 degrees and pointing toward the...

Page 13: ...the iPod gently and at the same angle as the connector Do not twist or pull the iPod while it is in contact with the dock connector This can damage the connector 1 2 3Select iPod as the source When the iPod is docked the rCube will automatically select iPod as the source and the source button will glow green If the iPod is in the dock but not the current source press the source button on the remot...

Page 14: ... power rocker switch on the rear panel the front LED will glow red standby mode Press the standby button on the top panel or on the remote The power LED will change from red to blue and the rCube is now on 3Select AUX in as the source Press the Source Select button on the remote control or press the source button on the top panel until the source LED turns red Red indicates AUX is chosen as the so...

Page 15: ...wer switch on the rear panel and press the standby button on the top panel or on the remote The blue power LED should light 3Select AUX in as the source Press the Source Select button on the remote control or press the source button on the top panel until the source LED turns red Red indicates AUX is chosen as the source 4Make sure the external source is playing Use the controls on the source devi...

Page 16: ...CA phono connectors on either side option A For Y Pb Pr video use the optional breakout cable option B Y Pb Pr video provides the best picture quality To purchase this component video cable please contact your Arcam dealer 2Power up Plug the power supply into the AC mains wall supply and the DC power input jack on the rear panel of the rCube Switch on the rCube by pressing power switch on the rear...

Page 17: ...battery and has built in charge methods to make the battery last as long as possible To find out how much battery power is remaining connect the power supply put the rCube into standby and press the button on the remote control The rCube top panel button LEDs indicate the level of charge remaining 4 illuminated LEDs indicate 100 remaining 3 illuminated LEDs indicate 75 remaining 2 illuminated LEDs...

Page 18: ...e 2 Set the rWave to search for a rCube Press the associate button on the rWave USB transmitter The rWave LED will flash rapidly indicating it is searching for an association For the next 30 seconds the rWave will associate with any rCube also searching for an association see step 4 3Turn on the rCube Plug in and switch the rCube to on by pressing the rear panel rocker switch to the on position an...

Page 19: ...econds when transmitting 2 Power up Plug the power supply into the AC mains wall supply and the DC power input jack on the rear panel of the rCube Switch on the rCube by pressing power switch on the rear panel and press the top panel standby button The blue power LED should light 3Select the rWave as wireless source To select the rWave transmitter press the Wireless button on the rCube remote cont...

Page 20: ...transmitter within 3 seconds of inserting it Hold the button until the transmitter LED flashes rapidly indicating it is searching for an association For the next 30 seconds the rWand will associate with any rCube also searching for an association see step 4 3Turn on the rCube Plug in and switch the rCube to on by pressing the rear panel rocker switch to the on position and pressing the top panel s...

Page 21: ...itch on the rCube by pressing power switch on the rear panel and press the top panel standby button The blue power LED should light 3Select the rWand as wireless source To select the rWand iPod transmitter press the Wireless button on the remote control or on the top panel If a source is available the light will turn green and the source will begin to play Note if a second wireless source is also ...

Page 22: ... source iPod or AUX that you want to transmit Press and hold the wireless button until the wireless LED flashes red For the next 30 seconds this transmitter rCube will associate with any rCube searching for an association see step 3 3Set the receiver rCube s to search for a transmitter Press the wireless button to select the wireless input Release the button briefly then press and hold The wireles...

Page 23: ...ith the rCube off insert the USB flash drive First make sure the rCube is fully powered off using the rear panel switch and then insert the memory stick with the downloaded file into the USB style upgrade port on the rear panel of the unit 3Power on the rCube into standby mode Turn the rCube on by pressing the power rocker switch on the rear panel Press and hold the standby button until the power ...

Page 24: ...ogue input all cables are making good connection If necessary withdraw the cable from he connector and plug it fully in again turn the power off before doing this the connections inside the source cable connector are not broken or badly soldered if the hum originates only when one particular source component connected check that the source is properly grounded Check that any aerial cable is ground...

Page 25: ... Signal noise ratio CCIR 45W 90dB Amplifier output Nominal output level 90W Output impedance 50Ω Speakers Output Level 94dB SPL Vrms Output impedance 100Ω General Mains voltage 110 120V or 220 240V Power consumption maximum 90W Dimensions W x D x H including feet 200 x 200 x 200mm Weight net 5 kg Weight packed 6 2 kg Supplied accessories Power Supply Mains Lead Remote Control with CR2025 Battery E...

Page 26: ...our costs The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time Claims under guarantee This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier not by post No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advi...