PT65BR: How To Set Up & Use

The Rockville PT65BR is a pair of 6.5" powered Bluetooth LED tower speakers designed for ATVs, UTVs, boats, and off-road vehicles. These speakers feature Bluetooth connectivity, LED lighting, RCA and AUX inputs, and a 360° swivel bracket for flexible mounting options. This guide will walk you through the full setup, including mounting, wiring, and LED control.

What's Included

• One active speaker
• One passive speaker
• Two non-slip rubber pads
• Rubber slits in different sizes (for different bar sizes)
• Four 1.75” rings and four 2” rings (for mounting)
• Four washers, four nuts, and four screws
• AUX cable
• RGB extension cable
• Wire harness (for power and speaker connections)
• Wireless remote control (for LED control)
• Allen key (for installation)

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Understanding the Connections on the Active Speaker

The active speaker includes:

• RCA line output (for external amplifiers, subwoofers, or additional speakers)
• AUX input (for wired music playback)
• Wire harness input (to connect to a battery or vehicle)

2. Connecting the Wire Harness

The wire harness has several wires for power and speaker connections:

• Yellow (12V) → Positive terminal of battery
• Black (Ground) → Negative terminal of battery or metal chassis
• Red (ACC) → 12V ignition switch
• Blue (Remote) → Head unit (if applicable)
• Gray (Positive) & Black (Negative) → Connects active speaker to passive speaker

3. Mounting the Speakers

Adjusting the Swivel Bracket

• Loosen the two outer screws inside the bracket.
• Loosen the middle screw to adjust the swivel bracket.
• Rotate the bracket to align the holes with the speaker.
• Secure the bracket in place with the screws.

Attaching the Speakers to a Bar

• Stick a rubber pad onto the bracket to prevent sliding.
• Choose the correct size rings for your bar (1.75” or 2”).
• Insert a rubber slit into each ring for a snug fit.
• Place the rings onto the bar and slide the speaker bracket into the rings.
• Secure the speakers with screws, washers, and nuts.

4. Wiring the Speakers

Connecting the Active Speaker to the Passive Speaker

• Take the gray (positive) wire and connect it to the positive push terminal on the passive speaker.
• Take the black (negative) wire and connect it to the negative push terminal on the passive speaker.

Connecting Power to the Speakers

• Connect the yellow and red wires to the positive terminal of the battery.
• Connect the black wire to the negative terminal of the battery.
• If using a vehicle setup:
  • Yellow → Battery positive terminal
  • Black → Battery negative terminal or chassis
  • Red → 12V ignition switch
  • Blue → Head unit (if applicable)

5. Connecting and Controlling the LED Lights

• Use the RGB extension cable to link the LED connections on both speakers.
• Ensure the arrows on both RGB cables align for proper connection.

Using the Wireless Remote Control

• Power Button → Turns LEDs on/off.
• Demo Mode → Rotates between red, green, and blue.
• Mode Buttons → Switch between strobe, fade, and static colors.
• Speed Buttons → Adjusts the speed of color transitions.
• Brightness Buttons → Controls LED brightness.
• Color Buttons → Select a specific LED color.

6. Playing Music Through the Speakers

There are two ways to play audio:

1. AUX Input

• Connect the included AUX cable to the AUX input on the active speaker.
• Connect the other end to your music device (phone, MP3 player, etc.).

2. Bluetooth Pairing

• Set the speaker to Bluetooth mode.
• Open Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet.
• Search for "PT65B" and select it.
• A confirmation sound will indicate a successful connection.

Conclusion

The Rockville PT65BR is an easy-to-install, Bluetooth-enabled, and LED-lit speaker system that provides powerful sound for your vehicle or off-road adventures. Whether mounting on ATVs, UTVs, or boats, these speakers offer 360° adjustability, multiple input options, and vibrant LED lighting.