ROCK SPOT 260W: How To Set Up DMX

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a DMX controller to operate the Rockville Rock Spot 260W moving head light. You will learn how to:

• Set DMX addresses
• Configure DMX control and Master/Slave mode
• Use both wireless and wired DMX connections
• Adjust various light parameters using DMX faders

Step 1: Setting the DMX Address

1. Power on each Rock Spot 260W light.
2. Navigate to the Address Menu.
3. Use the up and down buttons to set the DMX address. For this setup, we’ll use 001.
4. Press Enter to save the change.

Step 2: Enabling DMX Control Mode

1. Go to the Mode Menu on each light.
2. Set each light to DMX Control Mode.
3. Scroll down to Master/Slave Choose and select Slave Mode for all lights except the main (Master) light.

Step 3: Setting Up Wireless DMX

1. On each light, locate the Wireless DMX button above the LED indicator.
2. Press the button until the LED turns red (or your chosen color code).
3. Power on the wireless DMX controller and set it to the same Wireless DMX code (Red for this setup).
4. The controller’s LED should flash red (Master mode), and the lights should flash green (Slave mode).

Step 4: Controlling the Lights Using DMX Faders

Once connected, you can control various lighting functions using DMX faders:

• Fader 1: X-Axis (horizontal movement)
• Fader 2: Y-Axis (vertical movement)
• Fader 3: Fine-tunes the X-Axis
• Fader 4: Fine-tunes the Y-Axis
• Fader 5: Adjusts movement speed
• Fader 6: Controls the strobe effect (values 128–191 activate pulse strobe mode)
• Fader 7: Adjusts overall brightness
• Fader 8: Selects colors
• Fader 9: Chooses the first gobo (shape of the light projection)
• Fader 10: Chooses the second gobo (shape within the first shape)
• Fader 11: Rotates the second gobo
• Fader 12: Controls prism rotation
• Fader 13: Adjusts focus
• Fader 14: Controls function mode (values 250–255 reset the light after 5 seconds)

Step 5: Connecting a Single Light via Wired DMX to Control Multiple Lights Wirelessly

1. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX OUT port of the controller to the DMX IN port of the first light.
2. Set this first light to Master Mode in the Mode Menu.
3. Set the DMX address to 001.
4. On all other lights in the chain:
   • Set to Slave Mode.
   • Ensure they match the same Wireless DMX code as the Master light.
5. The Master light will send commands to the Slave lights wirelessly, allowing full control using only one wired DMX cable.

Step 6: Connecting All Lights Using Wired DMX

If you prefer a fully wired setup:

1. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX OUT port of the controller to the DMX IN port of the first light.
2. Use another DMX cable to connect the DMX OUT port of the first light to the DMX IN port of the next light.
3. Repeat this process for all lights in the chain.
4. Set each light to DMX Control Mode and Slave Mode.
5. No need to set Wireless DMX codes since the connection is fully wired.
6. Once the controller is powered on, all connected lights will follow its commands.

Conclusion

With this guide, you can now successfully set up and control your Rock Spot 260W moving head lights using both wired and wireless DMX. Whether you’re syncing multiple lights wirelessly or running a full DMX cable setup, this step-by-step process ensures a smooth operation for your performances.