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RPA60BT V2 Owner's Manual

Keith Harris
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Rockville RPA60BT V2

1000W Stereo Bluetooth Karaoke Receiver/Amplifier

 

Includes

  • Receiver/Amplifier
  • Remote Control
  • Rack Ears (Detachable)
  • 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

 

Important Safety Instructions

A standard electrical safety warning label enclosed in a rounded rectangular border: Left Icon: A black triangle containing a white lightning bolt symbol indicating high-voltage electrical hazard. Center Text Box: A central box with a black top banner reading "CAUTION" in white uppercase text. The white lower box reads "RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN" in black uppercase text. Right Icon: A black triangle containing a white exclamation point symbol indicating a general safety hazard alert.

  • To reduce risk of electric shock, never open the unit. There are no serviceable parts; refer service to the Rockville service center.

  • Do not expose this unit to any kind of moisture.

  • Do not place this unit near heat sources or expose to direct sunlight.

  • Do not place anything on top of unit. Doing so will block vents and cause the unit to overheat.

  • Please ensure that the unit is situated in a properly ventilated area.

 

Functions

Front Panel

A detailed front panel layout diagram for the Rockville RPA60BT V2 Professional Hybrid Amplifier with FM Digital Tuner, featuring numbered callouts for all ports, display features, buttons, and rotary controls: POWER: Push button for turning the unit on or off. USB: Port for connecting USB flash drives for audio media playback. IPOD/MP3: 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack. HEADPHONES: 1/4" headphone output jack. MIC 1: 1/4" microphone 1 input jack. MIC 2: 1/4" microphone 2 input jack. Left Control Buttons (a–c): a. USB/BT/FM: Button to switch between USB, Bluetooth, and FM tuner modes. b. Play/Pause / FM AUTO SCAN: Button for media play/pause or scanning FM radio stations. c. NEXT / FM+ & PREV / FM-: Two buttons for skipping tracks or tuning FM station frequencies forward/backward. Display Screen & Front Window: Central LED screen showing active playback time (02:11), equalizer spectrum graphic, and REMOTE sensor indicator. Right Control Buttons (d–g): d. DVD/IPOD: Source input toggle button. e. COAX/OPT: Digital coaxial and optical source input toggle button. f. MENU: Function menu access button. g. LED: Display illumination or backlight mode button. MIC VOLUME: Rotary knob to adjust microphone input volume (- to +). MIC TONE: Rotary knob to adjust microphone tone EQ (- to +). ECHO: Rotary knob to adjust microphone echo effect level (- to +). MASTER VOLUME: Large rotary dial for main system volume control. SUB OUT: Rotary knob to adjust subwoofer output gain level (- to +).

  1. Power Button

  2. USB Input

  3. 3.5mm TRS iPod/MP3 input

  4. 1/4" Stereo TRS Headphone Output

  5. 1/4" TS Microphone 1 Input

  6. 1/4" TS Microphone 2 Input

  7. Functions 1:

    1. USB/BT/FM: Toggles between USB, Bluetooth, and FM input.

    2. Play/Pause, FM Auto Scan: In USB mode, use the button to play or pause the current track. In Tuner mode, use to scan between stations. Press and hold for several seconds to store a station. This unit can store up to 50 stations.

    3. Previous & Next: In USB mode, use these buttons to go to the previous or next track. In Tuner mode, use these buttons to go to the previous or next station.

  8. Vacuum Fluorescent Display

  9. Functions 2:

    1. DVD/IPOD: Toggles between DVD and iPod input.

    2. COAX/OPT: Toggles between Coaxial and Optical input.

    3. Menu: Press this button repeatedly to toggle between options in the settings menu (Bass, Treble, Balance). Use the Master Volume knob to make adjustments to the desired setting.

    4. LED: Dims LED illumination.

  10. Microphone Volume

  11. Microphone Tone

  12. Microphone Echo

  13. Master Volume: Controls overall output volume. If you are in the settings menu mode, this knob can be used to adjust Bass, Treble and Balance. In FM mode, it can be used to navigate preset stations.

  14. Subwoofer Output Volume Control

Rear Panel

A rear panel schematic diagram for the Rockville RPA60BT V2 professional hybrid amplifier, featuring numbered callouts for all interface ports, connections, and power controls:1. Coaxial Digital Input (COAX): Single RCA connector for coaxial digital audio input located in the DIGITAL IN section.2. Optical Digital Input (OPT): Square TOSLINK optical port for digital audio input.3. DVD/CD MUSIC Audio Input: Stereo RCA input jacks labeled $L$ and $R$ for connecting media player sources.4. REC OUT Audio Output: Stereo RCA output jacks labeled $L$ and $R$ for recording equipment line output.5. PRE OUT Audio Output: Stereo RCA pre-amplifier output jacks labeled $L$ and $R$.6. SUB OUT Audio Output: Stereo RCA line-level output jacks for connecting a powered subwoofer.7 & 8. Speaker Outputs (SPEAKER OUTPUT: 4-8 OHMS):Eight heavy-duty banana plug/binding post terminals arranged in top positive (+) and bottom negative (-) rows for two sets of RIGHT and LEFT speakers.A CAUTION box beneath notes: "The two right and two left speaker terminals are internally paralleled. Final impedance must not fall below 4 ohm."9. Cooling Fan Vent: Central circular fan exhaust grille labeled "WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OBSTRUCT."10. Fuse Holder: Screw-cap fuse compartment labeled FUSE: 250V 6A.11. AC Input Power Cord: Attached power line cable labeled AC INPUT 110V/60Hz ~ 220V/50Hz.12. VOLTAGE SELECTOR: Two-position slide switch toggling between $110\text{V}/60\text{Hz}$ and $220\text{V}/50\text{Hz}$ operation.13. FM ANTENNA: Threaded RF terminal with an attached telescoping FM radio antenna.

  1. Coaxial Input

  2. Optical Input

  3. DVD/CD RCA Input

  4. Audio Record Signal Output (non-mixed music output only)

  5. Pre Amp Audio Signal Output (mixed output including wireless microphones)

  6. Subwoofer Output

  7. Speaker Output A*

  8. Speaker Output B*

  9. Cooling Fan

  10. User Serviceable Fuse (FUSE: 250V/6A)

  11. AC Power Cord (AC INPUT: 110V/60Hz – 220V/50Hz)

  12. Voltage Selector Switch (110/220V)

  13. Telescoping FM Antenna

* Not optimized for dual banana plug spacing. Use single plugs or connect raw wire to binding post.

 

Setup

The REC OUT output should only be used when connecting another device to record your mix. It will not work as a regular line level signal output as record level outputs are lower power signals than line level outputs.

A detailed connectivity diagram demonstrating input and output device routing for the rear panel of the Rockville RPA60BT V2 amplifier: Digital Inputs (DIGITAL IN): Top-left section shows digital audio sources—including a TV, Gaming Console, DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player, and Cable / Satellite TV Input—connecting via coaxial or optical cable into the COAX or OPT digital input jacks. Analog RCA Inputs (INPUT): Bottom-left section shows media sources—including a DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player, Cable / Satellite TV Input, MP3 Player, Cell Phone, and TV—connecting via RCA cables into the DVD/CD MUSIC stereo RCA input ports (L/R). Audio Outputs (OUTPUT): REC OUT: Stereo RCA output leads connect to a rack-mounted Recording Device. PRE OUT: Stereo RCA pre-amp output leads connect to external output options: a Power Amp, a Powered Sub (subwoofer), OR a Powered Speaker. SUB OUT: Line-level RCA subwoofer output lead connects directly to a Subwoofer(s) enclosure.

Caution: If connecting one speaker per channel, minimum impedance must be no less than 4Ω. If connecting two speakers per channel, minimum impedance must be no less than 8Ω. Using four speakers at 4Ω will eventually cause unit failure.

Two 4Ω or Two 8Ω Speakers:

A technical speaker wiring schematic illustrating a two-speaker setup connected to the rear panel of a Rockville RPA60BT V2 amplifier: Amplifier Output Terminals: SPEAKER OUTPUT: 4-8 OHMS section features eight banana plug binding posts arranged in top positive (+) and bottom negative (-) rows for two pairs of RIGHT and LEFT speakers. A CAUTION box beneath states: "The two right and two left speaker terminals are internally paralleled. Final impedance must not fall below 4 ohm." Speaker Wiring: Right Speaker: Connected via positive (top) and negative (bottom) lead wires to the first RIGHT channel terminal pair. Left Speaker: Connected via positive (top) and negative (bottom) lead wires to the far-right LEFT channel terminal pair. Speaker Units & Impedance: Two small bookshelf speakers positioned below, labeled underneath as "Two 4 ohm or two 8 ohm speakers".

Four 8Ω Speakers:

A technical speaker wiring schematic illustrating a four-speaker setup connected to the rear terminal panel of a Rockville RPA60BT V2 amplifier: Amplifier Output Terminals: SPEAKER OUTPUT: 4-8 OHMS section features eight banana plug binding posts arranged in top positive (+) and bottom negative (-) rows for two sets of RIGHT and LEFT speaker outputs. A CAUTION box beneath notes: "The two right and two left speaker terminals are internally paralleled. Final impedance must not fall below 4 ohm." Speaker Wiring Connections (Left to Right): First Speaker: Connected via positive (top) and negative (bottom) lead wires to the inner RIGHT terminal pair. Second Speaker: Connected via positive (top) and negative (bottom) lead wires to the inner LEFT terminal pair. Third Speaker: Connected via positive (top) and negative (bottom) lead wires to the outer RIGHT terminal pair. Fourth Speaker: Connected via positive (top) and negative (bottom) lead wires to the outer LEFT terminal pair. Speaker Units & Impedance: Four small bookshelf speakers arranged in a row below, labeled underneath as "Four 8 ohm speakers".

⚠️When powering 4 speakers, the impedance of each speaker can be no lower than 8 ohms. 
Using 4 speakers at 4 ohms will eventually cause unit failure.

 

Remote Control

A layout diagram of the Rockville amplifier remote control unit, featuring numbered callouts identifying all buttons and controls: 1. INPUT: Selects active input sources. 2. POWER: Red button to turn the unit on or stand by. 3. Number Pad (1–9, 10/0, 10+): Direct numerical selection buttons for tracks or tuner presets. 4. TUNING - / TUNING +: Radio station frequency adjustment buttons. 5. SCAN: Automatically scans and stores available FM radio stations. 6. MUTE: Center button to temporarily silence audio output. 7. L / R Balance Controls: Left and right directional arrow buttons for balance adjustment. 8. TREB (- / +): Arc-shaped rocker control to decrease or increase treble response. 9. Play / Pause: Button to start or pause media playback. 10. USB/BT: Toggles between USB drive playback and Bluetooth audio modes. 11. REPEAT: Cycles through repeat modes for USB media playback. 12. DSP: Cycles through digital signal processing sound modes. 13. DISPLAY: Toggles screen display options or backlighting. 14. TUNER: Switches directly to FM tuner mode. 15. MEMORY: Saves radio stations to preset channels. 16. ST/MO: Toggles between Stereo and Mono FM radio reception modes. 17. VOL+ / VOL- Controls: Up and down directional arrow buttons to adjust master volume. 18. BASS (- / +): Arc-shaped rocker control to decrease or increase bass response. 19. Previous / Next (Track Skip): Dedicated buttons to skip to the previous or next audio track. 20. RESET: Restores default audio and EQ settings.

  1. Input Button: Switch between input sources.

  2. Power Button

  3. Numeric Key Pad: In USB mode use to manually select tracks. In radio mode use to manually select stored stations.

  4. Tuning Buttons: Use to fine tune FM stations.

  5. Scan Button: Press to automatically search and store available FM station.

  6. Mute

  7. Left and Right Audio Balance (L / R)

  8. Treble Control (TREB)

  9. Play/Pause Button: Play and pause music from USB input.

  10. USB/BT: Press to directly select USB or Bluetooth mode.

  11. Repeat Button: Repeats current track from USB input.

  12. DSP: Press to cycle through the preset EQs: Live, Hall, Matrix, Disco, Theater, Church, Pops, Classic, and Off.

  13. Display: Activates spectrum display mode.

  14. Tuner: Press to directly select FM radio mode.

  15. Memory Button: Allows user to save selected stations.

  16. Stereo/Mono Button (ST/MO): Toggles between Stereo and Mono modes.

  17. Master Volume Buttons: Press to increase or decrease volume level.

  18. Bass Control (BASS)

  19. Previous/Next Buttons: In USB mode only, move back or forward through tracks.

  20. Reset: Reset unit to factory settings.

 

Bluetooth Function

  1. Press the INPUT button located on the front panel to select Bluetooth mode. You will hear a tone and see the word "blue" on the screen.

  2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device and ensure that it is in "discoverable" mode. Search for "RPA60BT V2" on your list of available devices and select it. If pairing is successful you will hear a tone. You can control all features (play/pause, next, previous, volume) via the unit or the included remote control.

  3. After initial pairing, the RPA60BT V2 will pair with your device automatically.

  4. To un-pair simply disconnect the RPA60BT V2 via your device. If un-pairing is successful, you will hear a tone.

 

USB Function

  1. Connect a USB drive to the USB port on the front panel. The unit will automatically begin playing music.

  2. You can control all features (play/pause, next/previous, volume) via the unit or the included remote control.

Please note:

  • Accepted file formats are MP3 and WAV. Files must be properly formatted; simply changing the file extension to one of the specified formats will not work.

  • The maximum capacity of the drive must not exceed 64 Gb.

  • The USB drive will charge an iPod, but does not offer playback functionality.

 

Fuse Replacement

  1. Use a small screwdriver to turn the cap 1/2 turn and release the fuse holder.A technical close-up diagram illustrating the procedure for loosening a fuse holder cap: Fuse Cap Socket: A round, panel-mounted fuse holder cap featuring a cross/slotted head slot on its face. Tool & Alignment: A flathead screwdriver tip is inserted horizontally into the center slot of the fuse cap. Action Indicator: A curved arrow wrapping counterclockwise around the screwdriver shaft indicates turning the tool to unscrew and unlock the cap from the rear panel compartment.
     

  2. Carefully slide the fuse holder out.A technical close-up diagram illustrating the removal of a fuse holder cap assembly: Panel Socket & Assembly: The cylindrical fuse cap assembly is removed from the panel-mounted socket ring. Fuse Holder Detail: The cylindrical housing extends to the right, showing the internal sleeve structure designed to hold a glass cartridge fuse, with the slotted head exposed at the far end. Action Indicator: A bold arrow pointing to the right indicates pulling the unscrewed cap assembly straight out from the socket.
     

  3. Remove the fuse from the holder.A technical close-up diagram illustrating the removal of a glass fuse from its holder cap: Fuse Assembly & Component Detail: A cylindrical glass cartridge fuse, featuring metal end caps and an internal fuse filament wire, is seated inside the metallic sleeve of the screw-cap fuse holder. Action Indicator: A bold arrow pointing to the left indicates pulling the glass fuse straight out from the retaining sleeve of the cap assembly to remove or replace it.
     

  4. Insert the new fuse into the holder.A technical close-up diagram illustrating the insertion of a replacement glass fuse into its holder cap: Fuse Assembly & Component Detail: A cylindrical glass cartridge fuse, showing metal contacts on both ends and the internal filament wire, is aligned horizontally with the open metallic clip sleeve of the screw-cap fuse holder. Action Indicator: A bold arrow pointing to the right indicates sliding the replacement glass fuse directly into the retaining sleeve of the cap assembly until fully seated.
     

  5. Carefully slide the fuse holder in.A technical close-up diagram illustrating the reinsertion of the fuse cap assembly into the panel compartment: Panel Socket & Assembly: The cylindrical fuse holder cap assembly, containing the replacement glass fuse, is aligned horizontally with the panel-mounted socket ring. Action Indicator: A bold arrow pointing to the left indicates pushing the fuse cap assembly back into the panel socket housing prior to tightening.
     

  6. Use a small screwdriver to turn the cap 1/2 turn and lock the fuse holder in place.A technical close-up diagram illustrating the final step of securing a panel-mounted fuse holder cap: Fuse Cap Socket: The reassembled fuse holder cap is seated flat against the panel-mounted socket ring. Tool & Alignment: A flathead screwdriver tip is inserted horizontally into the center cross/slotted head of the fuse cap. Action Indicator: A curved arrow wrapping clockwise around the screwdriver shaft indicates turning the tool to thread, lock, and secure the cap firmly into the panel socket.
     

Features/Specifications

  • RMS Power @ 4 Ohms: 125W × 2

  • Peak Power @ 4 Ohms: 500W × 2

  • RMS Power @ 8 Ohms: 100W × 2

  • Peak Power @ 8 Ohms: 400W × 2

  • THD: > 0.1%

  • Input Sensitivity: 400mV / 33k Ohm

  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz

  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dB

  • Tone Characteristic: 100Hz – 10kHz ±12dB

  • Voltage: 110V / 220V Switchable

  • Front Inputs: 3.5mm aux input, (2) 1/4" Mic Inputs, USB Input

  • Front Output: 1/4" Headphone Jack

  • Rear Inputs: RCA, Optical, Coaxial

  • Rear Outputs:

    • Preamp output for an external additional amplifier or powered speaker

    • Sub preamp output to connect a powered subwoofer or an amplifier

    • Record output to mixer or a recording device

  • Bluetooth Capable

  • Rear Speaker Terminals: Banana plug/binding post outputs

  • Built-in Pre-Amplifier

  • Bass, treble, and balance control knobs

  • Multicolor VFD Display

  • FM Radio Tuner with Presets & Auto-Scan

  • Preset EQ: Rock, Pop, Classical, Jazz

  • Remote control for quick access to all functions

  • Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Output Display Meters

  • Separate gain controls for master volume & subwoofer

  • Digital Karaoke System

  • 2 front microphone inputs with volume, tone and echo controls

  • Built-in Mic Mixer with Echo Control

  • USB input for music files from USB thumb drive

  • 3.5mm input for iPod/MP3 player

  • Spectrum analyzer equalizer display

  • Turbo cooling twin fan system

  • Dimensions with rack ears (W × D × H): 19" × 12.25" × 3.5"

  • Dimensions without rack ears (W × D × H): 17" × 12.25" × 3.5"

 

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

No power

 

  • Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power button is in the ON position.

  • Check that the power cable is plugged in tightly to the unit.

  • Check and replace the fuse if necessary. See fuse replacement diagram.

  • If people or equipment tend to step on and roll over or stretch your power cable it can get damaged. Always try a second cable to test for shorts in original cable. Dispose of original damaged power cables immediately.

No sound

 

  • Check that all appropriate cables are plugged in correctly.

  • Check the Volume settings of the unit as well as any external input devices.

  • Be sure your microphones are on, that you are using the proper type of cable, that they are properly connected, and that they are dynamic microphones.

  • Check all output connections.

Bluetooth pairing fails

 

  • Check to see that both devices are turned on and that your Bluetooth device is discoverable.

  • Turn both devices off and then on again.

  • Make sure you've selected the proper source.

  • Make sure that the Bluetooth device is within 5 feet of the unit.

  • Move both devices away from other Bluetooth devices, microwaves, wireless routers, and other electronics.

  • Make sure that the unit is not paired to a previously paired device.

Mic feedback

 

  • Point the mic(s) away from the speaker. 

  • Keep the mic(s) behind the speaker, not in front of it.

No mic sound / poor mic sound

 

  • Make sure the mics are turned on.

  • Make sure you are using the appropriate cables.

  • Check the mic volume control.

Buzzing sound

 

  • Be sure you are using the correct type of cable. 

  • Check the requirements of the connected gear for appropriate cable types.

No USB playback

 

  • Make sure you've selected the proper source.

  • Make sure that the USB drive and the audio files are properly formatted (MP3 or WAV).

  • Make sure the drive capacity does not exceed 64Gb.

  • Make sure that USB drive is properly plugged in.

  • Check USB drive for damage.

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