HTS820: How To Use The Remote

How to Use the Wireless Remote for the Rockville HTS 820

Introduction

The Rockville HTS820 comes with a wireless remote control that allows you to adjust various settings without needing to access the subwoofer manually. This guide will walk you through each button on the remote and explain its functions, making it easy to control your home theater system.

Remote Control Functions

Power & Input Selection

• Power Button:
  • Puts the system into standby mode (does not fully turn off the unit).
  • When turned back on, the previous volume level and Bluetooth connection are restored.
• Input Button:
  • Switches between input sources (HDMI ARC, Optical, Bluetooth, FM Radio, USB, SD).
  • Keep pressing the button until the front display shows the desired input (e.g., "ARC" for HDMI).
• Mute Button:
  • Instantly mutes the entire system.

FM Radio Functions

• Save Button:
  • Saves FM radio stations to preset memory.
• Tune+ / Tune- Buttons:
  • Adjusts FM frequency to find a preferred station.
• Auto Button:
  • Automatically scans and selects the best FM radio station available.

Sleep Timer & Sound Mode Selection

• Sleep Timer (SLEEP Button):
  • Sets a timer for the system to enter standby mode if no audio is playing.
  • Options range from 10 minutes to several hours.
• 5.1 / 2.1 Mode Switch:
  • 5.1 Mode: Activates full surround sound.
  • 2.1 Mode: Outputs regular stereo sound (useful for music playback).

Music Playback Controls

• Skip Forward / Previous:
  • Skips between songs when using USB, SD card, or Bluetooth.
• Play / Pause:
  • Controls playback of audio files via USB, SD card, or Bluetooth.
• Repeat Button:
  • Repeats the current track when using a USB or SD card.

Surround Sound Volume Control

One of the most powerful features of the remote is its ability to adjust individual speaker volumes for a customized surround sound experience.

• Front Right (FR+ / FR-) – Adjusts Front Right Speaker volume.
• Front Left (FL+ / FL-) – Adjusts Front Left Speaker volume.
• Center Speaker (CEN+ / CEN-) – Controls dialogue clarity in movies.
• Subwoofer (SUB+ / SUB-) – Adjusts bass levels from the subwoofer.
• Surround Right (SR+ / SR-) – Adjusts Surround Right Speaker volume.
• Surround Left (SL+ / SL-) – Adjusts Surround Left Speaker volume.
• Master Volume:
  • Controls the overall system volume.

Microphone & Echo Controls (For Karaoke Mode)

• Mic+ / Mic- Buttons:
  • Adjusts the microphone volume when a microphone is connected.
• Echo+ / Echo- Buttons:
  • Adds an echo effect to microphone audio for karaoke sessions.

Additional Settings

• Brightness Control:
  • If no microphone is connected, the Echo buttons adjust the brightness of the LED display.
• EQ Presets:
  • The Microphone Volume buttons can also be used to switch between different EQ sound profiles when no microphone is plugged in.

Conclusion

The Rockville HTS820 wireless remote makes it easy to control your home theater system from a distance. Whether you're adjusting sound settings, switching input sources, fine-tuning surround sound, or using karaoke mode, this guide ensures you get the most out of your system.

For the best experience, keep the remote within range of the subwoofer and ensure AAA batteries are installed properly. Enjoy your customized home theater experience!