Introduction to AV123 and your new
Rocket Tyke Home Theater System
At AV123, our absolute highest
priority begins and ends with you,
the customer. You can rest as-
sured that if you’re not 100% sat-
isfied with your purchase within 30
days from your original receipt
date, you may return your product(s) for a
prompt refund in full (excluding shipping
charges) with no explanation necessary. Cou-
pled with the expert advice on our website and
through our trained advisors, there is simply not
a safer way or place to buy today. At AV123,
misleading and high-pressure sales tactics have
no place. Not only do we give you the tools and
the resources to fully evaluate your purchase be-
fore your order is placed, we back this up after
the fact by allowing you a full month to audition
our products in your own home before your final
decision is made.
We’ve done our best to provide you with prod-
ucts and services meeting or exceeding your ex-
pectations. However as good as our products
are, they do not match our dedication to each
and every sale. Should you need any further
assistance in the future with your A/V system,
you can bet that AV123 will be there supporting
and assisting you as you make your way to your
next level of audio/visual enjoyment.
The Onix Rocket Tyke 5.1 system is a very po-
tent and agile loudspeaker system. However,
this being said, the placement tips and sugges-
tions in this manual are vital for proper imaging
and soundstaging. Features of your new system
include a 50-watt powered 8” ported subwoofer,
(4) incredible 2-way, 2-driver satellites, a dedi-
cated 2-way, 3-driver center channel, solid ex-
truded aluminum enclosures with a beautiful
brushed exterior finish, and color matched inte-
grated wall-mounts. We hope you enjoy your
new home theater, and thank you again for your
support of AV123!
Section 1-Getting Started
Your new Tyke loudspeaker system includes just
about everything to get you up and running in a
few short minutes. However, listed below are a
few things you will need to complete proper in-
stallation. Should you have any questions about
those items below or where to find them, feel
free to call our support staff at any time.
•
H
ome theater receiver or preamp/
processor and amplifier.
•
A
n audio source such as a DVD / CD
player.
•
S
peaker wire – 14 gauge or higher
(smaller #).
•
S
ource Interconnects – A digital coaxial
or
fiber optic cable and possibly standard
analog RCA cables depending on your
equipment (if DVD-A or SACD is going to
be used, you will need both digital and
analog connections. See your player’s
manual for more information).
•
S
ubwoofer Connection – You will need a
single
mono RCA cable
to make this
connection.
Section 2-Placement
To achieve the best performance your Tyke sys-
tem has to offer, there are several tips, sugges-
tions, and guidelines to follow when setting up
your system in its new environment. Details for
the most common placement techniques are
listed below. However, at the end of this section
you will also find more information on placement
alternatives in unique situations.
2.1-Front Speaker Placement
Try to place your main speakers (Left, Center,
and Right) along the same wall of your listening/
viewing room. Although we've seen successful
installations that didn't follow this guideline,
they're generally more problematic in terms of
system response and accurate theater sound re-
production.
Use the "Rule of Thirds" whenever possible as a
