RPG122K Owner's Manual

Dual 12" Powered Speakers w/Bluetooth, Mic, Speaker Stands, and Cables

This Rockville Power Gig RPG122K Bluetooth pro audio speaker system. This is a complete package all-in-one 12" PA system. Everything you need in a pro PA system setup is included: You get two 12" pro audio speakers with 1000 watts of total power. The system includes a master active speaker that features the built in amplifier and a second passive 12" speaker that is powered from the master speaker/amp. Rounding off this system are speaker stands so you can mount the speakers, a microphone and all connection cables necessary, so that you can get your party started right out of the box. The RPG122K is perfect for DJ applications, karaoke, and parties or for live music gigs.

Important Safety Instructions

• To reduce risk of electric shock, never open the unit. There are no user-serviceable parts. Refer any repairs to the Rockville service center.
• Do not expose this unit to any kind of moisture.
• Please ensure that the unit is situated in a properly ventilated area.
• Make sure the unit is placed on a level and stable surface.

Setting up Your Power Gig Professional Sound System

Your Power Gig is set up to produce the full spectrum of sound from its woofer and tweeter horn combination. The lower frequencies seek out the floor of the room that they are playing in and travel along the floor and walls. The tweeter horn is more directional. Hence, when setting up your system, it's more important to make sure that the tweeter horns are not blocked by any furniture and are located/aimed at ear level of the listening audience. Woofer aiming is not as critical as explained previously due to the nature of the woofer sounds, allowing them to travel through various paths even when blocked.

It is therefore recommended that when setting up your system you set up your speakers on provided stands so that the tweeter sounds will radiate above the listening crowd. This will guarantee optimum sound dispersion and achieve clear vocal sound reproduction.

How to Avoid Irritating Feedback

The placement of your microphone is critical in avoiding feedback from your Power Gig system. Never set up your microphone in front of the speaker. Always set up your microphone behind the speaker. When approaching the speaker to make any adjustments, approach the speaker from the rear and do not walk directly toward the front of the speaker.

Assembling Your Power Gig Professional Sound System Stands

1. Remove the stands from their packaging and examine them to ensure that they are in proper working order.
2. Loosen up the adjustment knob (fig. a) and spread the legs to the desired width (fig. b). We recommend spreading the legs to the point that the support bars are parallel with the floor. Re-tighten the leg adjustment knob so that the legs are securely positioned (fig. c). Do not overtighten.
3. Loosen the stand extension by loosening the locking knob (fig. d). Lift the extension to the desired height (fig. e). Now insert the safety detent pin (fig. f). Make sure the pin goes all the way through the extension pole (fig. g). If you retighten the locking knob, do not overtighten it.

Mounting the Speaker

1. Unpack the speakers from their packaging. Check for any visible damage.
2. Carefully lift the speaker above the stand, lining up the extension pole with the mounting hole at the bottom of the speaker (fig. h). This step may require a second person for assistance.
3. Once the speaker is mounted on the stand, secure it by tightening the locking knob located behind the pole opening at the bottom the speaker (fig. i).

Connecting the Passive Speaker

To connect the passive speaker to the active unit, use the included 1/4" to 1/4" cable. Connect one end of the cable to the 1/4" port on the active unit marked Speaker Out (fig. j). Now connect the other end to the 1/4" port on the passive unit marked Speaker In (fig. k). Make sure that the power to the active unit is turned off before you connect the passive unit.

Setting Level Controls

It is best practice to set your input level controls (gains) in this manner:

1. Unplug all inputs except for the one you wish to set the gain for. In this instance, the Line In RCA inputs.
2. Set the line level input device volume (smart phone, tablet, MP3 player, etc.) to 60%.
3. Set the RPG122K Master Level to 75%.
4. Slowly turn up the level on the selected input (in this case, the Line/MP3 level). As soon as the clip indicator LED goes on or you hear any distortion - turn it down one or two notches.

After you set the levels on all input devices, you can readjust the RPG122K levels as necessary. When adjusting the Mic level controls, you must speak into the microphone and adjust the level control as needed. This is because adjustments to the mic input are a matter of mic volume in relation to the music volume and not necessarily a clipping issue.

Please Note:

Because mixers feature two volume controls (channel level and master), when connecting one via the XLR line in port, the procedure is slightly different. The RPG122K master volume should be set to 50% and the Line/MP3 level control should be set to 50%. Set the mixer master volume to 50% and make the adjustments in Step 4 on the mixer channel level control. If after making these adjustments the signal still isn't strong enough, you can additionally boost the signal by turning up the Line/MP3 level control.

Application Uses

Microphone Presentations

This unit features ultra-low noise Mic input via two combo XLR/1/4" TRS input ports.

1. Make sure the Power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Plug your microphone into the Channel 1 or Channel 2 1/4" jack or XLR port.
3. Make sure the corresponding channel's mic/line selector button is set to Mic.
4. Switch on the unit.
5. Refer to the "Setting Level Controls" section of this manual for instructions on how to properly adjust the Mic level controls.

Always stand behind the RPG122K when making your microphone adjustments to avoid feedback distortion.

Line/Auxiliary Input

This unit features line level input via two combo XLR/1/4" TRS input ports or the XLR/RCA line input.

Channels 1 and 2 XLR/1/4" TRS input ports:

Use the combo XLR/1/4" inputs to connect additional signal sources such as mixers, keyboards, electronic drums, etc.

1. Make sure the Power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Plug the signal source into the Channel 1 or Channel 2 jacks.
3. Make sure the corresponding channel's mic/line selector button is set to Line.
4. Switch on the unit.
5. Refer to the "Setting Level Controls" section of this manual for instructions on how to properly adjust the Line level controls.

XLR/RCA line input ports:

Use the XLR input to connect a mixer or the RCA inputs to connect an additional line level signal source such as a smartphone, tablet, MP3 player, CD player, etc.

1. Make sure the Power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Connect the mixer to the XLR input or line level signal source to the RCA inputs (never use both at once).
3. Make sure the MP3/Line Input button is set to Line.
4. Switch on the Power Gig unit.
5. Refer to the "Setting Level Controls" section of this manual for instructions on how to properly adjust the line input level control (gains).

Line Out Balanced Connection

The XLR line output allows you to output the amplifier signal to a powered subwoofer, another powered speaker, or an amp, which will, in turn, power other speakers. Simply connect the output device to the RPG122K using an XLR to XLR or an XLR to 1/4" TRS cable to share the signal. We recommend you use high-quality cables such as Rockville's RCXFM20E-B XLR to XLR cable or the RCXMB20-B XLR to 1/4" TRS cable.

Speaker Output Connection

The 1/4" TS output marked Speaker Out is used to connect the active unit to the passive unit. Passive speaker impedance must always be 8 ohms.

Bluetooth Pairing

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

1. Make sure the RPG unit's Power switch is in the ON position and the MP3/Line selector button is set to MP3.

   

2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device.
3. Push the Mode button on your RPG unit until you are in Bluetooth mode. The LCD screen will read "BLUETOOTH Disconnected".

4. Once in Bluetooth mode, the unit should show up on your device as "RPG122K." Select it from your list of available devices.

   

5. If pairing is successful, the LCD screen will read "BLUETOOTH Connected". You can now begin to stream music.

Wireless Speaker Linking

The RPG122K features True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth linking. This means you can purchase two of these systems and link them together to play in stereo wirelessly.

1. Make sure both RPG122K's active unit's Power switches are in the ON position and that they are within 32 feet of each other. Set the MP3/Line level button to MP3.
2. Press the Mode button on both of the units to enter Bluetooth mode. The LCD screens should show that the speakers are not connected via Bluetooth or to another speaker.
3. Press the SCAN/TWS button on one of the units for 3 seconds (3a). If pairing is successful, the unit's LCD screen will read "BLUETOOTH BT-A Connected" (3b). This is the primary, and all functions will be controlled by this unit.
4. The secondary unit's LCD screen will read "BLUETOOTH BT-B Connected."
5. Once the speakers are connected, go to your phone's Bluetooth interface and select "RPG122K" from the list of devices. If connection is successful, you will hear the same audio from both units. You are now ready to enjoy true wireless stereo sound!

Please Note: Once the systems are in TWS mode, the primary system becomes the left channel and the secondary system becomes the right channel. The active unit of the primary system will control all playback and volume functions.

Functions

1. LCD display screen
2. USB and SD card input

3. MP3 player controls:

   a. Play/Pause, Scan, TWS - Press this button once to start music playback; press again to pause. In FM Radio mode press and hold for 5 seconds to automatically scan and save all available stations. See page 10 for TWS pairing procedure.

   b. Mode - Switch between modes (FM Radio, Bluetooth, USB, and SD).

   c. Repeat - Press to repeat current track. Press again to repeat all tracks. Press once again to exit Repeat mode.

   d. (VOL-) / (VOL+) - In USB/SD/Bluetooth mode press these buttons to skip tracks. In FM mode press these buttons to skip stored stations. In any mode press and hold to adjust MP3 module volume.

   e. EQ button allows you to toggle between the 5 presets.

4. Channel 2 level control
5. Master volume control
6. Channel 1 level control
7. Power LED indicator and amplifier clip limit LED indicator
8. MP3/Line input level control
9. MP3/Line input selector button
10. Channels 1 and 2 mic/line input selector button
11. 2-band equalization control panel:
    • Bass adjusts low frequencies to ±12dB.
    • Treble adjusts high frequencies to ±12dB.
12. RCA AUX inputs
13. Channels 1 and 2 combo XLR/1/4" inputs:
    • When the mic/line selector button is set to mic, these inputs can accept balanced and unbalanced mic signals. When you use an unbalanced 1/4" TS plug, the line input automatically turns the ring into ground.
    • When the mic/line selector button is set to line, these inputs can accept balanced and unbalanced signals from a variety of sources such as keyboards, electronic drums, mixers, etc. When using an unbalanced 1/4" TS plug, the line input automatically turns the ring into ground. Please do not plug microphones into the inputs when the selector button is set to line as it will have poor sound quality.
14. XLR line output will send the amplifier signal to a powered subwoofer, another powered speaker, or an amp, which will, in turn, power other speakers.
15. XLR line input
16. Output to passive speaker
17. User-serviceable fuse (See page 15 for replacement procedure.)
18. IEC AC power socket
19. Voltage selector switch
20. Power switch

Remote Control

1. MODE: Select input mode: Bluetooth, SD, USB, RADIO.
2. FOLDER- / FOLDER+: Navigate through file folders while in SD or USB mode.
3. PREVIOUS TRACK / NEXT TRACK: While in SD, USB, and Bluetooth mode press to move forward or back through tracks. While in RADIO mode press to navigate through programmed stations.
4. PLAY/PAUSE: While in SD, USB, and Bluetooth mode press once to play track and press again to pause. While in RADIO mode, press and hold for 3 seconds to enable automatic station programming.
5. VOL- / VOL+: Raise or lower master volume.
6. EQ: Press to cycle through preset EQs while in USB and SD modes: Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Country.
7. MULTI-DIGIT BUTTONS: These buttons correspond to the keypad. They allow you to select multi-digit track numbers. Simply press the appropriate multi-digit button (double dash to enter 2 digits, triple dash to enter 3 digits), then enter the numbers on the keypad.
8. KEYPAD: Direct-select tracks while in SD and USB mode. While in RADIO mode, use to direct-select programmed stations. It will not allow you to select individual stations.

Fuse Replacement Diagram

Fuse type: T5AL 250V

1. Use a screwdriver to release the fuse holder.
2. Remove the fuse holder.
3. Remove the fuse.
4. Replace the fuse.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder.

Attention: Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating only.

Features and Specifications

• 1000 Watts Peak/250 Watts RMS/500 Watts Program Power
• High-Power 12" Long-throw Woofer with 2" aluminum voice coil
• 25mm Piezo Compression Horn Tweeter
• Bluetooth Built-in
• TWS linking of 2 systems together wirelessly through Bluetooth
• USB input for MP3 playback
• SD digital MP3 music player
• Wired Microphone Included (high quality metal mic)
• 2 Rugged Tripod Speaker Stands Included
• FM Radio Built-in
• LCD screen
• Wireless remote control
• Ergonomically shaped side handle
• 1/4" Cable Included for Active Speaker to Passive Speaker Connection
• Built-in Bass and Treble Master Equalizer Controls
• MP3 modules has additional preset EQ curves (Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Country, Normal)
• Mixer Channels 1 and 2: 2 XLR + 1/4" Selectable Mic/Line Level Inputs
• Mixer stereo channel with RCA or XLR input, or selectable MP3 module
• XLR line output to connect a powered subwoofer or another speaker system
• Master Volume/Master Treble/Master Bass Knobs
• Amplifier clip limit LED indicator & power LED cabinet at rear
• Frequency Response: 60Hz - 20kHz
• Maximum SPL @ 1w/1m: 116dB
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged high impact ABS construction
• Sensitivity: 94 dB ±2 dB
• Impedance: 8 Ohm
• 110/220 Switchable Voltage Control
• Speaker Dimensions: 12.25" x 15.5" x 22.5" (L x W x H)

Troubleshooting