HTS56 Owner's Manual – Rockville Audio

5.1 Channel Home Theater System w/LED Light Effects

Includes

Subwoofer with built in receiver
(2) Front Speakers
(2) Rear speakers
(1) Center channel speaker
Remote Control
Signal Cable
Antenna Cable
Satellite Speaker Mounting Kits
All wiring to connect speakers to the receiver - 24 foot cables for the rear speakers, 12 foot cables for the front speakers, 10 foot cable for the center channel speaker (extra long cables are included to support any application)
Manual
Warranty Card

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove amplifier plate. No user serviceable parts inside. We recommend taking the unit to a qualified service technician for any repairs.

Do not place these speakers on an unstable surface. The speaker may fall over, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit.
Do not use these speakers near water; for example, near a bathtub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
The speakers should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices that produce heat.
Clean only with a soft damp cloth. Unplug the main unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Set Up

Place speakers in the desired position (see speaker positioning diagram on the next page). Using the included color coded speaker cables, connect the center, front, and satellite speakers to the corresponding Audio Output RCA plugs on the subwoofer unit. Next plug the LED power cables to the corresponding LED power RCA plugs.

Component Connections

OPTICAL AUDIO INPUT: Use the optical port to input the sound signal from any 5.1 channel optical output enabled source such as TVs, Digital set-top boxes, game consoles, DVD players, Blu-ray players, CD players, etc.
Please note: If you are having issues with sound output, follow these steps:
a. Set your TV's sound output to external speakers.
b. Go into your TV's audio settings and make sure to deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc. and select PCM format.
RCA AUX AUDIO INPUT: Use the RCA Auxiliary jacks to connect computers, cellphones, or any other external sound source with a 3.5mm output. You will need an RCA to 3.5mm Y cable.
DVD AUDIO INPUT: Use these RCA jacks to input the sound signal from any 5.1 channel output enabled source such as a TV, Digital set-top boxes, game consoles, DVD players, Blu-ray players, CD players, etc.

Positioning the Speakers

Most people place the subwoofer in the front of the room, near the sound input source, for ease of connection. But since bass frequencies are omnidirectional the subwoofer can be placed anywhere. Try placing it near a wall or a corner for increased bass.
The center channel speaker should be place directly in front of the listening position, above or below the sound input source. If possible, tilt it as necessary to direct the sound to ear level.
Mount the front speakers on the wall, directly to the left and right of the center channel speaker. Angle them towards the listening position. Preferably, the tweeters should be at ear level.
Mount the satellite speakers on the wall, slightly behind the listening position, about 1 to 2 feet above ear level. If side placement isn't possible place them to the rear of the listening position and angle them forward.

Mounting Instructions

Before you begin please make sure you have the proper tools and necessary accessories.

For this installation you will need the following items:

mounting brackets and screws (included)
wall hooks (optional, not included)
speaker cable (included)
drill
Phillips screw driver

Make sure you have all the necessary screws and brackets. There should be five brackets and one bag of screws. If any of these items are missing, please contact Rockville.

Using two screws, secure one bracket to the back of each speaker you wish to mount. If you are mounting the speakers horizontally, you will need to use two brackets for each speaker.

Now mark on the wall the place where you will be mounting your speakers. Use the diagram from the POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS section to determine the best location. Both front speakers should be at the same height; the same goes for the satellite units. Remember to keep speakers at least two feet away from corners, and make sure you have enough wire to reach the mounting location.

You can use a screw or a mounting hook to hang the speaker. Use a screw with a drywall insert or drive it into a wall stud to ensure that it is securely fastened to the wall. Use a stud finder to locate the stud and to make sure that there are no wires or cable lines located in that area. Once the mounting hooks or screws are in place, you are ready to begin mounting. Be sure to wire each speaker before mounting it to the wall.

Remote Control Functions

Front Panel

Input: Use this key to switch between AUX, SD, USB, OPTICAL, and FM modes.
Standby: While in AUX/SD/USB/OPT/FM modes, press and hold for 3 seconds to enter standby.
Master volume: turn the knob left or right to increase or decrease the system's volume.
CH- / |◀◀: Previous FM station/previous track in USB/SD mode.
SD card reader
USB port
Pro-Logic: Pro-logic function key
CH+ / ▶▶|: Next FM station/next track in USB/SD mode.
AUTO / ▶||: Press and hold for 5 seconds for automatic station search/Play-pause function in USB/SD mode.
1/4" MIC inputs: Use these jacks to connect up to 2 microphones for Karaoke.

Rear Panel

Power input
Power switch
Optical audio input
FM antenna
RCA AUX in
Front L/R RCA DVD audio input
Center/subwoofer RCA DVD audio input
Rear L/R RCA DVD audio input
Center RCA audio output
Front L/R RCA audio output
Rear L/R RCA audio output
LED power output

Bluetooth

To connect your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, Android phone or any other Bluetooth capable device follow the steps listed below.

Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control or push the INPUT button on the unit until the digital read out shows "BT".
Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device and ensure that it is in "discoverable" mode. Search for "Rockville HTS56" on your list of available devices and select it.
If your device requires a password, please use "0000".

FM Radio

For FM radio follow the steps listed below.

Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position. Be sure to connect the included FM antenna.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control or push the INPUT button on the unit until the digital read out shows numbers.
To automatically save stations:
- Press and hold the AUTO button for 3 seconds. The unit will begin to automatically search and save any available stations.
To manually save stations:
- Use the TUNE +/TUNE - buttons to find a station you like and that is coming in clearly.
- Press the SAVE button. CHAN will start flashing on the screen. Use the CH-/CH+ buttons to select the channel number you'd like to program for that station.
- Press the SAVE button again. This will set the channel & the message "good" will be displayed.
Use the CH-/CH+ buttons to navigate through saved stations or use the TUNE +/TUNE - buttons to manually find a station.

USB/SD

For USB/SD playback, follow the steps listed below.

Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control or push the INPUT button on the unit until the digital read out shows "USB" or "SD".
Plug in your SD card or USB flash drive. The unit will automatically read the files and begin playing music.

Optical Input

For audio via optical input, follow the steps listed below.

Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position.
Plug in your optical audio cable into the optical audio output port of the sound source. Plug the other end to the optical audio input port of HTS56.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control or push the INPUT button on the unit until the digital read out shows "OP".
Set your TV's sound output to external speakers.

Please note: If you are having issues with sound output, go into your TV's audio settings and make sure to deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc. and select PCM format.

Mic Input

To use the system for karaoke connect any microphone via either one of the 1/4" inputs located on the front of the unit. While the MICs are connected, you can control the mic volume by pressing the MIC- or MIC+ buttons on the remote. Additionally, you can control the mic echo effect settings by pressing the ECHO- or ECHO+ buttons on the remote.

Features/Specifications

HTS56 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with LED Light Effects
Plug and play system with everything you need right out of the box
1000 Watts Peak Power
500 Watts Program Power
250 Watts Continuous RMS Power
8" Subwoofer with built-in receiver
1 × 3" Center Channel Speaker
2 × 3" Full Range Front Channel Speakers
2 × 3" Full Range Rear Channel Speakers
Top-quality MDF wood cabinets with plastic front panels
Built-in FM receiver with amazing reception
Digital display
5 preset EQ curves
You can independently control the volume of each speaker and the subwoofer
Bluetooth v2.1
USB input (max file size: 16Gb)
SD input (Minimum card capacity is 512Mb, max file size: 16Gb)
Acceptable file formats: MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, and WAV
2 1/4" MIC inputs with echo function for karaoke
5 RCA Audio outputs
6 RCA DVD Audio inputs
2 RCA AUX inputs
Optical audio input
FM antenna input
Full function remote
The subwoofer unit has 4 LED lighting modes: (blink to the beat, solid on, spectrum EQ analyzer, off) and selectable with 7 colors or multi-color mode
Cable Length: Front L/F: 12Ft, Rear L/R: 23Ft, Center: 10Ft
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Certification: CE and RoHS Compliant
Amplifier: Class AB, very efficient amplifier with top components!
Signal to noise ratio: ≥ 70dB (Maximum output with THD+1 < 1%)
System Impedance: 8" driver: 8 Ohm / 3" driver: 4 Ohm
Max SPL: 106 dB @ 1w/1m
THD: 1%
Input voltage: 120V/60Hz
Subwoofer Dimensions in Inches: (W × D × H) 9.25" × 13.19" × 14.57"
Center Speaker Dimensions in Inches: (W × D × H) 3.94" × 4.13" × 14.57"
Front L/R Satellite Speaker Dimensions in Inches: (W × D × H) 3.94" × 4.13" × 14.57"
Rear L/R Satellite Speaker Dimensions in Inches: (W × D × H) 3.94" × 4.13" × 9.25"
Shipping Dimensions in Inches: (W × D × H) 18.58" × 12.99" × 21.34"
Net Weight: 26.47 LBS
Shipping Weight: 28.68 LBS

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No power	Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position.
No sound	1. Make sure you've selected the proper source. 2. Make sure all speakers are properly connected. 3. Check individual speaker volume controls as well as the master volume. 4. Check the input source's volume settings. 5. Make sure you've selected external speakers in your TV's sound output settings. 6. Deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc. and select PCM in your TV's sound format settings. 7. Check all connections between the receiver and the input source.
No sound from mics	1. Make sure the mics are turned on and properly connected. 2. Adjust the mic volume on the remote control. 3. Check individual speaker volume controls as well as the master volume.
Bluetooth pairing fails	1. Check to see that both devices are turned on and your Bluetooth device is discoverable. 2. Turn both devices off and then on again. 3. Make sure you've selected the proper source. 4. Make sure that the Bluetooth device is within 5 feet of the unit. 5. Move both devices away from other Bluetooth devices, microwaves, wireless routers, and other electronics. 6. Make sure that the unit is not paired to a previously paired device.
No SD or USB memory device playback	1. Make sure you've selected the proper source, USB/SD. 2. Make sure that the audio files are in the proper format. 3. Make sure you are not exceeding the SD card and USB drive size limitations). 4. Make sure that the SD card or USB drive is properly plugged in. 5. Check the SD card or USB drive for damage.
Poor or no radio reception	1. Make sure antenna cables are properly connected and above the unit.

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