BLUTUBE Series: How To Set Up Bluetooth Home Stereo Tube Amplifier / Receiver

Introduction: 

Setting up your Rockville Bluetooth receiver is quick and easy, whether you're connecting it to speakers, a TV, or playing music from your smartphone or tablet. This guide will walk you through the process of connecting the receiver, adjusting the settings, and enhancing your audio setup. Available in three versions—Bluetooth LED, Blu Tube SG, and Blu Tube WD—these receivers offer the same functionality, with the only difference being the color.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Connect Your Speakers

• Identify the Speaker Terminals:
  • On the back of the receiver, you'll see left and right speaker terminals.
  • Look for the label "minimum 4 ohm," indicating compatible speaker impedance.
• Connect the Speakers:
  • Loosen the speaker terminals.
  • Use speaker wires to connect the red terminal to the positive side of the speaker, and the black terminal to the negative side.
  • Repeat for both left and right channels.
  • You can use banana adapters for easier connection if desired.
• Speaker Compatibility:
  • You can connect one 4-ohm speaker per channel or one 8-ohm speaker per channel.
  • For expanded setups, use parallel wiring to connect two 8-ohm speakers per channel (more info on our parallel wiring video).

2. Power On the Receiver

• Once the speakers are connected, power on the receiver using the power switch at the back.
• The power LED will light up, indicating the system is ready to go.

3. Front Panel Controls

• Pause/Play Button:
  • Use the Pause/Play button to pause/play your tracks. Turn the dial to skip forward or backward between tracks.
• Two-Band EQ:
  • Treble knob adjusts the high-end frequencies.
  • Bass knob adjusts the low-end frequencies for a more balanced sound.
• Headphone Mode:
  • If you want to listen through headphones, plug them in, then press the headphone mode button.
  • Press again to switch back to speakers.
• Input Selector:
  • Choose your input source by flipping the Input Selector.
  • Set it to Bluetooth/USB for wireless audio, or to HDMI, Optical, or Coaxial for TV connections.
• Volume Dial:
  • Adjust the volume of the receiver using the volume dial on the front.

4. Back Panel Connections

• HDMI Input:
  • Connect an HDMI cable from your TV’s Audio Return Channel (ARC) to the receiver’s HDMI input.
  • Set the input switch on the back to HDMI.
• Optical Input:
  • If your TV has an Optical Out, connect it to the Optical Input on the receiver.
  • Remove the plastic cover from the optical input before use.
  • Set the input switch to Optical on the back.
• Coaxial Input:
  • Connect a Coaxial cable from your TV to the Coaxial Input on the receiver.
  • Switch the input switch on the receiver to Coaxial.

5. Connecting a Music Device

• RCA to Aux Cable:
  • Plug the RCA end of the included RCA to Aux cable into the receiver’s Aux input.
  • Use the other end to connect to your music device.
  • Set the input switch on the front to Aux.
• USB Input:
  • Plug your USB thumb drive into the USB port to play music.
  • Set the input switch to USB.

6. Connect via Bluetooth

• Pairing Your Device:
  • Set the Input Selector to Bluetooth.
  • On your smartphone/tablet, go to Bluetooth settings, and select the device (e.g., "Bluetooth LED" for the Bluetooth LED version).
  • Once connected, you'll see the connection indicator light up.
• Volume Adjustments:
  • Raise the volume knob on the receiver and adjust the volume on your device.

7. Add a Subwoofer for Extra Bass

• Subwoofer Connection:
  • Connect an RCA to RCA cable from the receiver's Sub Out to your subwoofer’s RCA input.
• Adjust Subwoofer Settings:
  • Adjust the subwoofer’s volume, crossover, and phase to match your setup.

8. Expanding Your Setup

• Subwoofer Setup:
  • Adjust the volume and bass settings on the subwoofer to sync it with the rest of your setup, enhancing the bass response.

9. Test the Sound

• Play some music or watch a TV show and listen for the enhanced sound.
• You can feel the difference in audio quality, especially with the added bass from the subwoofer.

Conclusion: Setting up your Rockville Bluetooth receiver is simple, whether you're using it for TV audio, music playback, or connecting Bluetooth devices. With multiple input options and the ability to add a subwoofer, it’s perfect for any setup.