BluAmp 100 Owner's Manual – Rockville Audio

Home Stereo Bluetooth Amplifier w/USB, Mic Input, and RCA Out

Huge Power!

The BluAmp 100 is loaded with 500 watts of peak power and 120 watts continuous RMS! The built-in amplifier is loud enough that when you crank up the volume your neighbors just might complain!

Expandable

This is more than an amplifier. The BluAmp 100 will be the control center for your home stereo system or your karaoke system. There are two RCA outputs allowing you to connect powered subwoofer(s), additional power amplifiers, or external audio playback devices. You also will get USB playback, SD playback, and an FM radio.

Great for Karaoke

There are two mic inputs along with echo control and mic volume controls, which makes this amp perfect for karaoke parties.

Full Function Remote

The remote control that is included will allow you to access all functions of the receiver quickly and efficiently.

Adjustable Equalizer Settings

The adjustable bass and treble controls will allow you to fine-tune your music to your taste.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce risk of shock, never open the unit. There are no user-serviceable parts. For service, return the unit to Rockville or take it to an authorized service center.
Do not place this unit near heat sources, expose it to direct sunlight, or expose it to any kind of moisture.
Do not place anything on top of the unit. Doing so will block vents and cause the unit to overheat.
Please ensure that the unit is situated in a properly ventilated area.

Remote Control Functions

Functions

1. Microphone volume control
2. Mode: Press to switch input modes (USB/SD, DVD/CD, FM, and Bluetooth).
3. Play/Pause: Press to start or pause audio playback. In FM mode press and hold for 3 seconds to auto-search and save stations.
4. LCD display
5. /Next: Proceed to the next track (USB/SD/BT) or next stored station (FM mode). Press and hold to fast-forward (USB).
6. /Previous: Return to previous track (USB/SD/BT) or previous stored station (FM mode). Press and hold to rewind (USB).
7. Master volume
8. Power button
9. ¼˝ Mic inputs
10. Mic echo control
11. Mic delay control
12. Treble control
13. Bass control
14. USB port
15. SD card slot

16. FM antenna
17. Voltage selector switch
18. RCA audio inputs: DVD/CD, Auxiliary
19. RCA audio outputs: Rec Out, Pre Out
20. L/R Binding post/Banana speaker outputs
21. Cooling fan
22. AC input power cord: 115V/230V~60Hz/50Hz

Bluetooth

Pairing

1. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device and ensure that it is in discoverable mode.
2. Press the Mode key until you hear a tone and the display screen reads “blue”.
3. Once in Bluetooth mode, look for “BluAmp100” on your device and select it.
4. If pairing is successful, you will hear a tone.
Please note that the unit will remember the last paired device. To unpair the unit, disconnect the BluAmp via your device. Upon disconnecting, you should hear a tone.

Playback

1. Play/Pause: Press once to play current track; press again to pause.
Previous and Next controls: Press to return to previous track or proceed to the next track.
2. Playback functions may also be controlled from the remote control or your Bluetooth device.

USB/SD

1. Insert a USB drive or SD card into the corresponding port on the front panel. The unit will automatically begin to play music stored on the external device.

Playback (controlled from the unit or the remote control)

1. Play/Pause: Press once to play current track; press again to pause.
2. Previous and Next controls: Press to return to previous track or proceed to the next track. Press and hold to rewind or fast-forward.
Please note, inserting a USB drive/SD card will override FM radio mode and Bluetooth mode. Formatting the USB drive/SD card is not necessary, but if you do so, use the FAT32 format. Supported file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV.

FM Radio

1. Press the Mode key on the unit or the remote control until you enter FM radio mode.
2. Press and hold Play/Pause on the unit or the remote control to initiate auto-scan. The unit will automatically search and store stations.
3. Press the Previous and Next buttons or the /CH- and /CH+ buttons on the remote control to navigate through the preset stations.

Setup

Choosing Compatible Speakers

Speaker Types

Full-Range Speakers:

These are speakers that can produce a full range of sound. They usually come in a 2-way configuration (woofer and tweeter) or a 3-way configuration (woofer, tweeter, and mid-range driver). They can vary in size from 6.5˝ to 15˝. The quantity and type will be determined by the size of the room and the specific requirements of your karaoke set-up. We recommend our KPS or SPGN series of speakers, which can be found at RockvilleAudio.com.

Matching Impedance:

It’s important that you match the impedance of your speakers to your amplifier. The BluAmp 100 has a minimum speaker impedance of 4 ohms; hence, the total impedance of your speakers must not be less than 4 ohms.

Speaker Configurations

1. One 4-ohm speaker attached to each channel.

2. One 8-ohm speaker attached to each channel.

3. Two 8-ohm speakers, in parallel, attached to each channel.

Mic Connections, Echo, Delay, And EQ

1. Connect wired mics (not included) to either one of the ¼˝ mic jacks.
2. Echo: The echo effect adds a series of repeated, decaying echoes to a sound. Equalizing the delays will change a room’s sound characteristics from one that has reflective surfaces (brighter-sounding echoes) to one that is totally absorptive (darker-sounding echoes).
3. Delay: Determines the amount of time between echo repetitions.
4. Equalizer: The bass and treble controls allow the user to make adjustments to these settings, which will affect overall sound output.

Using Your Bluetooth-Enabled Device for Karaoke

1. Decide which device you would like to use as your karaoke viewing screen (iPad, iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop). We recommend using the Rockville IPS20 Tablet/Smartphone/iPhone/iPad Tripod Stand.
2. Turn on your device and the BluAmp 100. Pair the two using the Bluetooth feature.
3. Next go to www.youtube.com on your device and type the name of the song you would like to sing ( + the word karaoke) into the YouTube search field.
4. Adjust the volume of the BluAmp 100 and microphones as you see fit. Now you’re ready to sing!

Features/Specifications

4 ohms: 60 x 2 watts RMS and 250 x 2 watts peak
8 ohms: 45 x 2 watts RMS and 175 x 2 watts peak
Class A/B circuit with great sound quality
RCA aux inputs to connect to any audio device
(2) ¼” mic inputs for karaoke with echo control and mic volume control
(2) sets of RCA audio outputs to connect to a subwoofer or another amplifier
Built-in Bluetooth with 33-foot range
2 sets of binding post speaker output terminals
Bass/treble/mic and master volume controls
FM radio with antenna
Built-in cooling fan
Built-in pre-amplifier with low distortion
Rear speaker terminals: binding post outputs for 2 speakers
LCD display
Frequency response (±3dB): 50Hz – 20kHz
Input impedance: 10k ohms
Input sensitivity: 300mV
Output impedance: 4 – 8 ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion(THD): ≤0.5%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio(S/N): ≥78dBA
Bluetooth version: 5.0
USB: supports WAV/MP3/WMA
115V/230V switchable
Unit weight: 6.72 lb
Unit dimensions: 10.24” x 9.05” x 3.46”

Inputs/Outputs

Front: (2) ¼˝ mic inputs
Front: USB/SD inputs, built-in Bluetooth, FM radio
Rear: (1) RCA inputs
Rear: (2) RCA outputs
(2) speaker outputs support 2-speaker or 4-speaker setups (banana or bare wire)

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No power	Make sure the unit is properly plugged in.
Bluetooth pairing fails	Make sure both devices are turned on and that your BT device is discoverable. Make sure you’ve selected the proper source. Make sure the BT device is within 5ft of the unit. Move both devices away from other BT devices, microwaves, wireless routers, and other electronics. Make sure the unit is not paired to another device.
No sound	Make sure the correct input source is selected. Check the master volume and mic volume controls as well as the volume settings of the input source. Check all input connections as well as all output connections.
Microphone feedback	Make sure the speakers are not pointed toward or are too close to the speakers. Adjust the treble settings on the Mic EQ panel.
No sound from microphones	Make sure the microphones are turned on. Check all mic connections. Check individual microphone volume settings as well as master microphone volume. Make sure the microphones are in proper working order.
No USB/SD playback	Make sure you’ve selected the proper mode, USB/SD. Make sure that the audio files are in the proper format. If you’ve opted to format your USB drive/SD card, make sure you have chosen FAT32. Make sure that the SD card or USB drive is properly plugged in. Check the SD card or USB drive for damage.