ROCKVILLE ROCKBAR 40″ 400W Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

ROCKVILLE ROCKBAR 40″ 400W Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Rockville product. Please read this installation guide care-fully for proper use of your Rockville ROCKBAR 40″ Soundbar. Should you need technical assistance please call our technical help line at 1-646-758-0144. Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.

INCLUDES :

• DSP technology soundbar
• Digital wireless subwoofer
• Remote control • 2 X AAA batteries
• Wall mount hardware kit
• Owner manual
• RCA cable

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.

This sound bar was especially developed for LED/LCD/Plasma televisions. It should not be used in combination with CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) televisions in order to avoid image interference.

• Do not place 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 near water; for example, near a bathtub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
•  The soundbar and subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers. stoves, or other devices that produce heat.
• These speakers should be connected to a power supply outlet of the same voltage as that which is specified on the unit. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the unit.
•  Clean only with a soft damp cloth. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Upon any servicing or repairs, request the service center/shop uses factory authorized replacement parts. Replacement with unauthorized parts may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

FUNCTIONS

1.  Display
2. Mounting brackets
3. AUX input
4. Optical input
5. HDMI (ARC)
6. AC Power input: 110/230v-60/50Hz
7. Power/Standby button
8. Volume up
9. Volume down
10. USB input
11. LED pairing indicator
12. WPS auto pair button
13. AC Power input: 110/230v-60/50Hz

Remote Control

1.  Preset EQs: Music. Movie. News. 3D
2. . Press for power-on or stand-by mode
3. Press to stop playback in USB mode
4. Select input source: AUX. Optical, HDMI (ARC), BT, and USB
5. Play/pause in USB/BT modes
6. Reset sound settings to default
7. Next track/Previous track in USB/BT modes
8. Pair: press and hold for 3 sec to disconnect from paired device.
9. Increase/decrease treble setting
10. Increase/decrease bass setting
11. Increase/decrease volume setting
12. Mute
    

OPERATION
PAIRING THE SUBWOOFER

1. Power-on the subwoofer by connecting it to an AC power source. The blue LED pairing indicator on the back of the unit will begin to flash slowly. Use a small pin to press the WPS auto pair button. The subwoofer will enter pairing mode and the blue LED indicator will begin to flash quickly.
2. Power-on the ROCKBAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Power/ Standby button to put the soundbar into pairing mode.
3. Within 30 seconds, the blue LED pairing indicator on the back of the subwoofer will stop flashing and remain on. This indicates that the subwoofer has successfully paired with the ROCKBAR.
4. The subwoofer will remember the ROCKBAR and automatically pair with it the next time it is powered-on.

The subwoofer can be paired to other soundbars in the same series, but only one at a time. To pair to another soundbar, simply repeat steps 1 – 3.

Please note: If the subwoofer is turned-on, but the ROCKBAR is in stand- by mode or is disconnected from power, after 5 minutes the blue LED pairing indicator will become solid red. This indicates that the subwoofer has entered stand-by mode. To avoid sound quality issues caused by wireless signal interference, please keep the system an appropriate distance away from other 2.4Ghz wireless devices. Maximum connection range is 33 feet (10 meters).

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

1. Power-on the ROCKBAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Power/ Standby button on the side of the ROCKBAR or on the remote control. The LCD display will read “bt” and the letters will flash steadily.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your device and ensure that it is in “discoverable” mode. Search for “Rockville” on your list of available devices and select it.
3. Once paired, the letters “bt” on the LCD display will stop flashing and remain on.
4. All playback functions (play/pause, volume, tracks) can be controlled from your play back source (ex. phone/mp3 player) without ever having to touch the unit. You can also control playback from the ROCKBAR (volume) or the remote control (volume, tracks, play/pause).

Please note : if you are using an iPhone. iPad. or iPod the volume controls are synced so that if you raise the volume on your device, it will raise the volume on the unit and vice versa. If using an Android device, you will need to adjust the device’s volume and the ROCKBAR’s volume independently.

OPTICAL

Many TVs, Digital set-top boxes, game consoles, and DVD players have optical (fiber optic) outputs. To connect via Optical input, follow the steps listed below.

1. Power-on the ROCKBAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Power/ Standby button on the side of the ROCKBAR and continue to press it until the LCD display shows the letters “OP”. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to reach Optical mode.
2.  Use a digital optical audio cable to connect the ROCKBAR to the sound source. You will need to adjust the device’s volume and the ROCKBAR’s volume independently.
3. 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.

USB

1.  Power-on the ROCKBAR by connecting it to an AC power source and pressing the Power/Standby button.
2. Plug in your USB flash drive. The unit wil automatically read the ties and begin playing music.
3. You can control playback from the ROCKBAR (volume) or the remote control (volume, tracks, play/pause, stop).
4. To exit USB mode you can remove your USB flash drive or press the Power/Standby button on the side of the ROCKBAR to select another mode. To return to USB mode plug in a USB flash drive or press the Power/Stand-by button until the LCD display shows the letters “US’. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to exit from or return to USB mode.

Please note : the ROCKBAR supports USB drives up to 32Gb and the MP3 file format. The USB port does not support charging.

HDMI (ARC)

The ROCKBAR can be connected to your Nor receiver via an ARC enabled HDMI port. ARC stands for “Audio Return Channel’ and has been available on most TV’s, receivers, and soundbars since the HOMI 1.4 standard was introduced in 2009. The ARC protocol offers two-way communication between devices over a single HDMI connection. Simply put, this means that you can use the HDMI ARC port (if available) as an input and an au-dio output. Check your specific device’s manual to see if it features an HDMI ARC port.

1. Power-on the ROCKBAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Power/ Standby button on the side of the ROCKBAR and continue to press it until the LCD display shows the letters •Hcr. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to reach I-IDMI mode.

2. Connect a standard HDMI cable to your sound bar and connect the other end to your N’s HDMI ARC port. Most N’s feature ARC output over only one HDMI port. This port should be labeled as HDMI ARC. If the HDMI ports aren’t clearly labeled, you can check the N manual, which should indicate which HDMI port to use and if the ARC feature needs to be manually activated.
   Please note : the ROCKBAR must be plugged into an ARC enabled HDMI port. It will not work with a standard HEM port. Check your specific device’s manual to see if it features an HDMI ARC port.

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

AUX

Use the 3.5mm AUX jack to connect computers or any other external sound source with a 3.5mm output.

1.  Power-on the ROCKBAR by connecting it to an AC power source. Press the Power/ Standby button on the side of the ROCKBAR and continue to press it until the LCD display shows the letters ‘AUX’. You can also press the INPUT button on the remote control to reach HDMI mode.

2.  Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to connect the ROCKBAR to the sound source.

3. Playback functions (play/pause, volume, tracks) are not available in AUX mode.
   Please note : you will need to adjust the device’s volume and the ROCKBAR’s volume independently.

4. Set your TV’s sound output to external speakers.

Please note : If you are having issues with sound output, go into your N’s audio settings and make sure to deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic. Dolby ATMOS, etc. and select PCM format.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Measure the distance between the center holes on the wall brackets (fig A).
a;
Once you’ve selected your mounting location, drill two holes at the same distance as the holes on the wall brackets.

We recommend using wall anchors (fig B) or drilling into a stud. If you are using an-chors, make sure the holes are deep enough to accommodate them. When installing the screws, be sure to leave a 3.5 – 4mm gap between the wall and the screw’s head (fig C). Once the mounting screws are in place, (1) align the soundbar with the mounting screws and slide it onto the mounting screws. (2) Tug the soundbar down slightly to ensure that it is seated properly (fig D).
b;
c;

d;

FEATURES

• 40″ 400w Soundbar w/Wireless Subwoofer/Bluetooth/FIDMI/Optical
• 400 Watts peak power/160 Watts RMS power (continuous) • Seamlessly pairs with included wireless subwoofer
• Built-in Bluetooth wireless audio streaming with long range and distortion free playback
• USB input plays back music stored on a thumb drive (up to 32 Gb) • Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, DSP mode
• Includes a wall bracket and mounting hardware
• Recessed input panel makes it easy to plug in your devices
• Drivers: Soundbar has (4) 2.25- drivers and the Subwoofer has a 6.5″ driver
• No distortion even at max volume
• Wireless subwoofer with 6.5″ driver delivers powerful deep bass
• Inputs: 1 optical digital audio, 1 Digital USB, and 1 HDMI (ARC)
• Multichannel stereo sound to deliver a cinematic experience
• LED display shows volume, track, etc
• Powered by a digital amplifier with DSP for audiophile sound quality
• PCM decoder
• Remote control
• Frequency response: 45Hz – 20KHz
• SAN ratio: z 72dB
•  Wireless subwoofer and recessed input panel allows you to enjoy a clutter free beautiful setup and easy installation
• HDMI(ARC): Easily connect to your TV or other device with HDMI (ARC)*
• OSP modes: Music. Movie. 30. News
• 110/230 volt auto switching power supply for use worldwide
• Unit weight:14.4 lbs
• Dimensions (Hx0x14: 2.75″ x 3.07″ x 37.8″(sound bar) 6.7″ x 14.96′ x 12.05′(subwoofer)

See HDMI (ARC) description in the OPERATIONS section

TROUBLESHOOTING

turned-on.
No sound| 1.  Make sure you’ve selected the proper source.
2.  Make sure the volume is set properly on the unit and at the playback source (Bluetooth Android device, Optical, HOW and AUX inputs).
Subwoofer pairing fails| 1.  Check that both units are plugged in and turned- on.
2.  Erase the Rockbar is not in stand-by mode.
3.  Make sure that the Rockbar and sub-woofer are within 33 ft (10 m) of each other.
4.  Make sure there are no obstructions between the Rockbar and the subwoofer.
Bluetooth pairing fails| 1.  Check to see that both devices are turned on and that 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.
Files on USB memory device will not play back| 1.  Make sure you’ve selected the proper source.

2.  Make sure that the audio files are in the MP3 format.

3.  Make sure the memory device capacity is no more than 32 Gb.

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No sound when receiving TV input

| 1.  Make sure that all connections are secure.

2.  If using HDMI, make sure that the TV has a dedicated HDMI ARC port.

3.  Make sure you’ve selected external speakers in your TV’s sound ouput settings.

4.  Deactivate Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby ATMOS, etc. and select PCM in your TV’s sound format settings.

Make sure the volume is set properly on the unit and at the television

Federal communications commison compliance information

Responsible party name:Rockville
Adress: 600bayyiew Ave
Entrance A
Inwood NY 111096

Herbey declares that the product Rockville ROCKBAR complies with FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This device icomplies with part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class  B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to  provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the  equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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