MINI IR4: Quick Start Setup Guide

Introduction
The Rockville Mini IR4 Lights are compact, powerful and easy to configure for parties, performances or venue lighting. This article walks you through the basic setup and operation of these super small, but impressive PAR Wash Lights. No technical experience required.

What's Included:
✅Rockville Mini IR4 Light (available in black or white)
✅IR Remote
✅Charging Adapter

Quick Setup Guide

A.) Mounting & Positioning
Choose the option from below that best suits your setup.

Positioning the Light with the Bracket:
The built-in bracket allows you to adjust the light’s angle for wall washing, up-lighting or stage lighting.

• Wall Washing Setup
  • Use the bracket to angle the light for wall washing.
  • Position the light a few inches from the wall for even illumination.
  • For a more intense effect, position the light closer to the wall.
• Lighting a DJ Facade
  • Position the Mini RF4 V2 at the base of a DJ facade and angle it upwards.
  • For full and even illumination of your facade, use one light per panel.

Positioning the Light with the Feet:
The Mini IR4's built-in feet allow for stable placement on the floor, against a wall or inside a totem stand.

• Wall Washing / Up-Lighting
  • Place the light directly against a wall or DJ facade with the feet down for a strong upward beam.
  • Works well for accent lighting on walls, drapes or event backdrops.
• Totem Stand Placement
  The feet also allow the Mini IR4 to fit securely inside a totem stand to create a glowing effect inside.
  1. Lift the scrim of your totem stand.
  2. Place the Mini IR4 inside, set to your desired color or mode.
  3. Lower the scrim back down.

Mounting to a Truss (or Speaker Stand Pole) Using the Bracket and Clamp:
If you want to mount the Mini IR4 to a lighting truss, beam or speaker stand pole you’ll need a lighting clamp like the Rockville LC70.

• Attaching a Lighting Clamp
  1. Take the clamp and remove the bolt.
  2. Locate the mounting hole on the bracket and insert the bolt through it.
  3. Align the screw hole on the outside of the clamp with the threads from the bolt.
  4. Secure the clamp onto the bracket by tightening the bolt.
• Placing & Adjusting the Light on a Truss, Beam or Speaker Stand Pole
  1. Loosen the clamps butterfly screw until wider than truss / beam/ pole diameter.
  2. Position the clamp on your truss, beam or speaker stand pole.
  3. Tighten the butterfly screw to lock the light in place.
  4. Adjust the angle of the light to direct the beam where needed.

B.) Understanding the Display and Buttons

• The display shows:
  
  • Operating Mode
  • Battery Life
  • IR (infrared) if IR remote response is Active
  • Wireless Group ID Color
• Use the buttons below the display:
  
  1. Mode Button → Cycle through available modes.
  2. Up Button → Adjust values within each mode.
  3. Down Button → Adjust values within each mode.
  4. Enter Button → Access submenus to adjust specific settings.

C.) Setting Up Master/Slave Mode

1. Press the Mode button until you see 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or oFF with the corresponding Wireless Group ID color. 
   
2. Choose a Wireless Group ID color (e.g., red). 
   
3. Set all lights to the same Wireless Group ID color.
   
4. Choose one light as the Master:
   • Set it to Master Mode.
     • Press the Mode button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
       
     • If you see MASTER oFF, use the Up or Down button to select MASTER on.
       
5. For all other lights (Slaves):
   • Ensure Master Mode is Off.
     • Press the MODE button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
       
     • If you see MASTER on, use the Up or Down button select MASTER oFF.
       
   • Set to Slave Mode (DMX Address: 001).
     • Press the Mode button until you see DMX ADD 001 ~ DMX ADD 512.
       
     • If necessary, use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to 001.
       
6. Now, any changes made to the Master (color, mode) will sync across all Slave lights.

D.) Using Wireless DMX Control

1. Press the Mode button until you see 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or oFF with the corresponding Wireless Group ID color. 
   
2. Choose a Wireless Group ID color (e.g., red). 
   
3. Set all lights to the same Wireless Group ID color.
   
4. On your wireless DMX controller or transmitter, select the same group ID color as the lights (e.g., red).
   
5. Set all lights to DMX Address: 001 
   • Press the Mode button until you see DMX ADD 001 ~ DMX ADD 512.
     
6. If necessary, use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to 001.
   
7. You can now control all Mini IR4 lights wirelessly through the DMX controller.

E.) Controlling with the Included Remote

1. Ensure the IR function is enabled on all lights.
   • Press the Mode button until you see IR on or IR oFF.
     
   • If you see IR oFF, use the Up or Down button select IR on.
     
2. Use the remote to:
   • Change Colors and Adjust Brightness
   • Select Auto Modes and Adjust Speed
   • Select Sound Modes and Adjust Sensitivity
   • Set DMX Address
   • Select Wireless Group ID

1	Brightness	Adjust brightness in any mode.
2	BLACKOUT	Turns LEDs off completely. Please note: This does not power down the light.
3	ON	Turns LEDS back on after Blackout, and returns them to previous function.
4	WIRELESS GROUP	Select 1 of 7 Wireless Group ID options using the ⇧ / ⇩ buttons.
5	APP GROUP	Select 1 of 4 App Groups options using the ⇧ / ⇩ buttons.
6a	Sound Modes	1 → Color Cycle
		2 → Color Pulse
		3 → Color Strobe
		4 → Color Cycle + Pulse + Strobe
6b	Sound SENSitivity	Increase/Decrease response to sound.
7a	SLAVE / DMX	Switch between setting the DMX Address and Channel Mode.
7b	SLAVE / DMX ⇧ ⇩	Set DMX Address (001~512) or DMX Channel Mode (6 or 10).
8a	AUTO MODE:  Cycle between →	JUMP Mode: Automatic cycling between colors.
		FADE 01 Mode: Continuous smooth transitions between colors.
		FADE 02 / Pulse Mode: Continuous pulsating between colors.
8b	MODE SPEED ⇧ ⇩	Controls speed for all modes above.
9a	STROBE	Create strobe strobe effect with any color selected.
9b	STROBE SPEED ⇧ ⇩	Adjust the speed of the strobe.
10a	COLOR BANK	Access 48 available preset colors.
11a	Color Selection	6 Color Wheels; each with 8 preset color options.
10/11b	COLOR ADJUST ⇧ ⇩	Cycle through preset colors.

F.) Multi-Group App Control

• Using the Mini IR4 Lights and Rockville Par-Control App:
  • You can create up to 4 wireless app-controlled groups of Mini IR4 lights.
    1. Press the Mode button until you see AP1, AP2, AP3 or AP4.
       
    2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four App Groups.
    3. Press Enter to see the 3-Digit UID (Unique Identification #), and then find the available Wi-Fi network on your smartphone or tablet with letters / numbers matching the 3-Digit  UID.
       
  • Spread your lighting setup across a venue while maintaining control via the app.
  • Easily control your Mini IR4 lights while performing / entertaining.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Why aren’t my slave lights following the master?
✅Make sure all lights are on the same group ID.
✅Double-check that only one light is set to Master mode and the rest are in Slave/DMX mode.

My remote isn't working.
✅Ensure the IR feature is enabled on each light (display showing IR on).
✅Remote must be within range and pointed toward the Mini IR4's IR receiver (on top; near display).
✅Check that the remote has working batteries.

Can I control separate groups of lights independently?
✅Yes. Assign each group a different Wireless Group ID and control them via Master/Slave mode.
✅Or... Assign each group a different App Group and control them via the Rockville Par-Control App.

Conclusion

The Rockville Mini IR4 PAR Wash Lights are versatile, easy to use and ideal for both beginners and professionals. Whether you're syncing multiple lights, using a remote or managing setups across different rooms, these lights make it simple to get a stunning lighting effect.