PIXEL HYBRID BAR: Buttons, Controls & Modes

Introduction

The Rockville Pixel Hybrid Bar offers a wide range of lighting effects, DMX controls, and wireless capabilities. This guide walks you through all buttons, controls, and modes to help you get the most out of your lighting system.

Powering the Light On and Off

• Use the ON/OFF switch on the back of the light to turn it on and off.

Control Buttons Overview

The control panel on the back of the light includes:

• Menu Button – Access different modes.
• Up/Down Buttons – Adjust settings for each mode.
• Enter Button – Save changes.
  • The light will remember the last setting even if powered off.

Modes and Their Functions

1. DMX Address Mode

• Sets the DMX address for the light when used with a DMX controller.
• Press Up/Down to adjust the address (e.g., A001, A002, A003...).
• Press Enter to confirm.

2. DMX Channel Mode

• Determines the level of control when using a DMX controller.
• Press Enter, then Up/Down to select:
  • 5-channel mode
  • 14-channel mode
  • 75-channel mode
• Press Enter to save.

3. Fail Mode (For Wireless DMX)

• Determines what happens if the light loses wireless DMX connection.
  • Hold – Light stays on its last setting.
  • Off – Light turns off when the connection is lost.
• Press Enter to toggle between settings.

4. Auto Mode

• Runs preset light shows automatically.
• Press Up/Down to cycle through different shows.
• Press Enter to adjust speed (faster/slower).

5. Fade Mode

• Light fades between different colors.
• Press Up/Down to select fade effect variations.
• Press Enter to adjust fade speed.

6. Strobe Mode

• Creates a flashing strobe effect.
• Press Up/Down to choose different strobe variations.
• Press Enter to adjust strobe speed.

7. Sound Mode (Music Sync)

• Reacts to music or ambient sound.
• Press Up/Down to select from four sound modes.
• Press Enter to adjust the microphone sensitivity.

8. Manual Mode (Custom Colors)

• Allows you to manually blend colors.
• Press Enter to adjust each LED component:
  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
  • White Strobe
  • Warm White
• Use Up/Down to control brightness for each.

9. 2.4GHz Mode (Wireless DMX)

• Controls the wireless DMX function.
• Press Enter, then use Up/Down to toggle ON/OFF.
  • If your wireless DMX isn’t working, check if this setting is ON.

10. IRCL Mode (Wireless Remote Control)

• Enables/disables the wireless remote function.
• Press Enter, then use Up/Down to switch ON/OFF.
  • If your remote isn’t responding, check if this setting is ON.

11. LED Display Mode

• Turns the back display ON/OFF.

12. Version Mode

• Displays the firmware version of your light.

Additional Features

1. DMX In & Out Ports

• Allows daisy chaining multiple lights together using DMX cables.
• Connect DMX OUT from the first light to DMX IN of the second light, and so on.

2. Power In & Power Out Ports

• Daisy chain power connections between multiple lights.
• Connect Power OUT from one light to Power IN of another.

3. Battery Level Indicator

• Located on top of the light.
• Shows remaining battery life.

4. Wireless DMX Grouping

• Press the Wireless DMX Group Button to set group colors:
  • Red
  • Green
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Cyan
  • White
• Useful for grouping multiple lights together wirelessly.

Conclusion

The Pixel Hybrid Bar offers versatile lighting controls, DMX compatibility, and wireless features. Whether you’re using it for auto light shows, DMX setups, or music sync modes, this guide ensures you can customize it to fit your needs.