MINI IR4: Controls, Modes & Functions

Introduction

The Rockville Mini IR4 is a versatile, battery-powered LED light with multiple operation modes, wireless DMX control and custom color settings. This guide will walk you through the controls, modes and functions so you can get the most out of your light.

Guide to Controls, Modes & Functions

A.) Powering the Light

1. Press the Power Button – This turns the light on and off.
2. Check the Display – Once powered on, the display will show:
   • Current Mode
   • Battery Life Indicator
   • Wireless Group ID
   • IR Remote Status

B.) Battery Life Indicator

• Full Green Bar → Plenty of battery life.
• Middle Bar → About 50% battery remaining.
• Last Bar Only → Low battery – plug in the charger.

C.) Navigating the Menu
The Mini IR4 features multiple modes controlled via four 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.

D.) Operating Modes & Controls

• Custom Color Mode
  This mode allows for manually blending of the 7 base colors to create custom colors.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see CoL.
     
  2. Press Enter to adjust each LED color individually:
     
     • r → Red 
     • G → Green
     • b → Blue
     • u → White 
     • y → Yellow / Amber
     • P → Purple / UV (Ultraviolet)
  3. Use the Up / Down buttons to set values from 0-99 to control the intensity of each color.
• Global Brightness Control
  This sets the maximum brightness for all modes and functions.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see br1 ~ br4.
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select:
     • br1 → Minimum Brightness (maximum battery life)
     • br2 → Medium-Low Brightness
     • br3 → Medium-High Brightness
     • br4 → Maximum Brightness (default)
• Display Control
  This controls how long the display remains active.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see dSP.
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select:
     • on → Displays remains always On.
     • 10 → Display shuts off after 10 seconds (comes back on when any button is pressed).
     • 20 → Display shuts off after 20 seconds (comes back on when any button is pressed).
     • 30 → Display shuts off after 30 seconds (comes back on when any button is pressed).
• Wireless Group ID
  This allows you to select one of 7 Wireless Group ID options for Master/Slave Mode or wireless DMX control.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see 01 ~ 07 along with the Wireless Group ID color. 
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select: 
     • 01 → Red
     • 02 → Green
     • 03 → Yellow
     • 04 → Blue
     • 05 → Purple
     • 06 → Cyan
     • 07 → White
• IR Control
  This allows you to turn On or Off the light's response to the IR remote. 
  1. Press the Mode button until you see IR on ~ IR oFF.
     
  2. If necessary, use the Up or Down button to select:
     • on → For Master light (in Master/Slave mode) or individually controlled lights.
     • oFF → Helpful for Slave lights (in Master/Slave mode) to prevent accidental adjustments.
• Master Mode
  This allows you to set your light Master (controls Slave lights). 
  1. Press the Mode button until you see MASTER on or MASTER oFF.
     
  2. If necessary, use the Up or Down button to select:
     • on → Light acts as the Master in a Master/Slave mode.
     • oFF → Light functions as a Slave in Master/Slave mode or with wireless DMX control.
• DMX Address
  This allows you to set the light to DMX control or Slave mode for wireless syncing.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see DMX ADD 001 ~ DMX ADD 512.
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to set the address to A001 for Scanner / Fixture 1, or to a different address corresponding to another scanner / fixture (specified by your DMX controller).
     
• DMX Channel Mode
  This allows you to select between 6-Channel Mode and 10-Channel Mode based on the level of control needed.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see DMX CH. 06 or DMX CH. 10.
     
  2. If necessary, use the Up or Down button to select:
     • 6-Channel Mode → Allows color mixing (Red, Green, Blue, White, Yellow/Amber, Purple/UV).
     • 10-Channel Mode → Allows color mixing with Master dimmer, plus Strobe, Auto and Sound modes.
• Static Color Mode
  This allows you to select from 48 pre-set colors.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see COLOR SUB 01 ~ COLOR SUB 48.
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to scroll through the 48 pre-set color options.
     
  3. Press the Enter button to activate (optional) Strobe Effect.
     • Use the Up / Down buttons to set Strobe Speed.
       
• Jump Mode
  This allows you to activate and control automatic color changing.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see JUMP SPEED 01 ~ JUMP SPEED 09.
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to adjust speed.
     
• Fade Mode
  This allows you to activate and control automatic color fading and pulsing.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see FADE SUB 01 or FADE SUB 02.
     
  2. If necessary, use the Up or Down button to select:
     • 01 → Color Fade Mode
     • 02 → Color Pulse Mode
  3. Press Enter and use Up / Down buttons to adjust speed.
• Sound-Activated Mode
  Light reacts to sound or music via its built-in mic with sensitivity control.
  1. Press the Mode button until you see ♫ SUB 01 ~ ♫ SUB 04.
     
  2. Use the Up / Down buttons to select one of four Sound Modes: 
     • Sound Mode 1 → Color Cycle / Jump
     • Sound Mode 2 → Color Pulse
     • Sound Mode 3 → Color Strobe
     • Sound Mode 4 → Color Cycle + Pulse + Strobe
  3. Press Enter and use Up / Down buttons to adjust sound sensitivity.
     • Higher values → More reactive to sound.
     • Lower values → Needs louder sounds to trigger changes.
• App Control Group
  This allows you to control up to four groups of lights using the 
  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 Number).
      
     ⚠️The UID on your light will likely be different.
  4. Open your smartphone or tablet’s WiFi settings and activate Wifi, if not already active.
  5. You should be able to find and connect to a WiFi network labeled Rockville-UID, but with your actual Unique ID.
     • For the example above, the WiFi network would appear on your smartphone or tablet as shown below.
        
     • Connecting to this network enables control using the Rockville Par-Control App.
     • If prompted, select Always Connect.
       
  6. Press Enter on the light again to stay in app mode.
  7. Open the Rockville Par-Control App.
  8. Note the four buttons toward the bottom of the screen labeled; 1, 2, 3 and 4.
     
  9. These correspond to the Mini IR4's four App Groups; AP1, AP2, AP3 and AP4.
  10. Select the App Group that corresponds to the Mini IR4 light(s) you wish to control.

Conclusion

The Rockville Mini IR4 is packed with customization options to suit any event or lighting setup. Whether you're using it for static colors, sound activation, wireless DMX or synchronized app control, this guide should help you quickly find your desired settings and adjust your lights properly.