® Thank you for purchasing this Rockville RPG BT series Bluetooth pro audio speaker. This speaker is the result of a year of research and development. We tested samples of 5 top selling powered speakers and the RPG-BT series out-performed them all. Our goal to you and to your audience is to hear “live performance sound”...
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Features RPG15BT / RPG12BT • Bluetooth signal input. Now you can input any audio signal from your Bluetooth enabled music player or phone. No cables necessary! • USB/SD digital MP3 music player. Input audio signals, special effects, any pre programmed audio file and amplify it through your system.
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RPG8BT / RPG10BT • Bluetooth signal input. Now you can input any audio signal from your Bluetooth enabled music player or phone. No cables necessary! • USB/SD digital MP3 music player. Input audio signals, special effects, any pre programmed audio file and amplify it through your system. •...
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It is therefore recommended that when setting up your system you set up your speak- ers on speaker stands, such as the Rockville model RVSS-2 (not included) so that the tweeter sounds will radiate above the listening crowd. This will guarantee optimum sound dispersion and achieve clear vocal sound reproduction.
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1. Choose a microphone with high directivity, i.e. cardioid or hyper-cardioid polar pattern. 2. Never point the microphone directly down in front of the speaker. Holding the micro phone in normal position will allow you to be closer to the stage monitor with out feed back.
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APPLICATION USES Microphone Presentations: RPG12BT/RPG15BT Your RPG BT features an ultra-low noise mic input via a XLR / ¼˝ TRS combo jack. 1. Make sure the RPG BT’s power switch is in the OFF position. 2. Plug your microphone into the combo jack marked Mic In using an XLR or ¼˝ TRS cable (XLR cable pictured in diagram).
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Microphone Presentations: RPG8BT/RPG10BT Your RPG-BT features an ultra-low noise Mic input via XLR & ¼˝ TRS. Please note the RPG8BT has only a ¼˝ TRS jack. 1. Make sure the RPG BT’s power switch is in the OFF position. 2. Plug your microphone into the ¼˝ TRS or XLR jack. 3.
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Line Input: RPG15BT/RPG12BT You can use the combo jack marked Line In when you wish to hook up an additional ste- reo signal source: Mixers, Keyboards, CD players, DVD music players, MP3 players etc. 1. Make sure the RPG BT's power switch is in the OFF position.
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ONLY RPG-8BT Line Level Control Pictured. Public Address/Concert Mixer Setup: RPG12BT/RPG15BT When setting up for larger venues, a mixing console becomes a critical piece of equip- ment for appropriately mixing signals from multiple inputs such as singers, speakers, effects devices, musicians and of course allows for multiple speaker utilization.
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2. Turn Master Volume to 0 position. 3. Turn Mic Level to 0 position. 4. Connect the LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT of mixer to the Line In connection of your Left RPG BT unit 5. Connect the RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT of mixer to the Line In connection of your Right RPG BT unit.
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Public Address /Concert Mixer Setup: RPG8BT/RPG10BT When setting up for larger venues, a mixing console becomes a critical piece of equipment for appropriately mixing signals from multiple inputs such as singers, speakers, effects devices, musicians and of course allows for multiple speaker utilization. To connect a mixing console begin by.
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Aux Input Feature: RPG12BT/RPG15BT You can use the Aux Input function when you wish to hook up an additional stereo signal source without the use of a mixer console. CD players, DVD music players, MP3 players etc. can be plugged directly in to the RCA jacks labeled AUX IN.
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Line Out Balanced Connection (RPG12BT & RPG15BT Only) The output marked Line Out allows for daisy chaining of signals from one RPG BT unit to another. Simply attach an XLR to XLR or XLR to ¼˝ TRS cable between the two units to share signals.
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RPG12BT/RPG15BT XLR/¼˝ Combo Mic In Jack The Mic In port is designed for balanced and unbalanced mic signals. When you use an unbalanced ¼˝ TS plug, the line input automatically turns the ring into ground. 1/4˝ XLR/¼˝ Combo Line In Jack The Line In port accepts signals from a variety of sources such as keyboards, electronic drums, mixers, etc.
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3. Push the Mode button on your RPG BT until you are in Bluetooth mode. 4. Once in Bluetooth mode, look for "ROCKVILLE" on the list of available devices and select it. 5. If you have problems paiting your device please check the troubleshooting guide.
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1. MP3 Player controls. To move between tracks use the PREVIOUS / NEXT buttons. Press the Play button once to play track, press again to pause. Mode control button switches between input modes: Bluetooth, USB, and SD/MMC. To continously play a track use the Repeat button.
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1. MP3 Player controls. To move between tracks use the PREVIOUS / NEXT buttons. Press the Play button once to play track, press again to pause. Mode control button switches between input modes: Bluetooth, USB, and SD/MMC. To continously play a track use the Repeat button.
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1. MP3 Player controls. • Press Play button once to play track, press again to pause. • Mode control switches between input modes: Bluetooth, USB, SD/MMC, and Radio. • Rewind Button. • Previous/Next track buttons also serve as volume controls. For track control quickly press button.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the No power ON position. 2. Check that the power cable is plugged in tightly to the unit. 3. Check and replace the fuse if necessary. See fuse replacement diagram on the facing page.
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LED lights steadily or blinks, it is simply monitoring your musical output and indicat- ing to you proper function of the RPG BT unit. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Responsible party name: Rockville Address: 600 Bayview Ave. Entrance A...
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