ROCK SPOT 260W: Setup, Mounting & Functions

Introduction

The Rockville Rock Spot 260W Moving Head Spotlight is a powerful and versatile lighting fixture perfect for stage performances, DJs, and professional lighting setups. This guide will walk you through:

• Basic setup and mounting
• Operating modes (Auto, Sound, DMX, and Master-Slave)
• DMX control settings

Step 1: Unboxing and Setup

What’s Included:

• Rock Spot 260W Moving Head Light
• Power cable
• Antenna (for wireless DMX)
• Mounting bracket
• Safety cable

1. Attaching the Antenna

1. Locate the antenna port on the front of the light.
2. Screw in the antenna to optimize the wireless DMX signal.

2. Positioning the Light

• The light can be placed on any flat surface using the built-in rubber feet.
• Alternatively, you can mount it to a truss using the included mounting bracket.

3. Mounting to a Truss

1. Lay the light on its side.
2. Align the mounting bracket with the two holes on the bottom.
3. Secure the bracket by twisting the knobs to the right.
4. Attach a lighting clamp (e.g., Rockville LC70) by removing the bottom bolt and running it through the bracket hole.
5. Secure the clamp and tighten it to a truss.
6. Use the safety cable as an extra precaution.

Step 2: Navigating the Menu

The control panel consists of:

• M (Menu) button – Navigate back to the menu.
• Up/Down buttons – Scroll through settings.
• E (Enter) button – Select and save settings.

Step 3: Selecting an Operating Mode

1. DMX Control Mode (For use with a DMX controller or secondary light)

1. Go to the Mode Menu.
2. Select DMX Control Mode.
3. Use the Address Menu to set the DMX address (e.g., 001).
4. Press Enter to save.

2. Auto Run Mode (Light cycles through different projections automatically)

1. Go to Mode Menu.
2. Select Auto Run Mode.

3. Sound-Control Mode (Light responds to music and sound)

1. Go to Mode Menu.
2. Select Sound-Control Mode.

4. C Mode (Scene Mode) (Light cycles through pre-programmed scenes)

1. Go to Mode Menu.
2. Select C Mode.
3. Adjust scene settings in the Scene Menu.

5. Master-Slave Mode (One light controls others without a DMX controller)

1. Set the first light to Master Mode.
2. Set additional lights to Slave Mode.

Step 4: Setting Up DMX Control

1. Assigning a DMX Address

1. Navigate to the Address Menu.
2. Select 001 (or any preferred DMX address).
3. Press Enter to save.

2. Connecting a DMX Controller (Wired)

1. Plug a DMX cable from the DMX OUT of the controller to the DMX IN of the first light.
2. Connect additional lights in a chain using DMX OUT to DMX IN.
3. Set the first light to Master Mode and the others to Slave Mode.

3. Using Wireless DMX

1. Press the Wireless DMX button on the light to select a color-coded signal (e.g., Red).
2. Set your Wireless DMX Controller to the same color code.
3. The Master light’s LED will flash red, and the Slave lights will flash green.

Step 5: DMX Fader Controls

Step 6: Master-Slave Setup Without DMX Controller

If you want to sync multiple lights without a DMX controller:

1. Connect lights using DMX cables (DMX OUT → DMX IN).
2. Set the first light to Master Mode.
3. Set the remaining lights to Slave Mode.
4. Select Auto Run Mode on the Master Light to verify synchronization.

Conclusion

The Rock Spot 260W Moving Head Spotlight offers versatile control options, whether through wired/wireless DMX or Master-Slave mode. Following this guide will ensure a seamless setup for your next performance.