STAGE PANEL 864: How To Set Up, Mount & Use

Introduction

The Rockville Stage Panel 864 LED Pro is a powerful stage wash light with RGB color mixing, strobe effects, built-in programs, and DMX control. Whether you are using it on a truss, linking multiple lights, or controlling it via DMX, this guide will walk you through setup, mounting, and operation.

What’s Included

• Stage Panel 864 LED Pro light
• PowerCON to three-prong power cable
• PowerCON link cable for daisy-chaining power
• Built-in bracket for floor placement or mounting

Step 1: Mounting the Light

Using the Bracket

• The attached bracket allows for floor placement.
• Adjust the angle by loosening the knobs on the side.
• Tighten the knobs to lock the light into place.

Mounting on a Truss

1. Get a compatible lighting clamp.
2. Remove the bolt from the clamp.
3. Attach the clamp using any of the three mounting holes on the bracket.
   • The middle hole is recommended for balanced mounting.
4. Secure the clamp back onto the bolt.
5. Loosen the butterfly screw on the clamp.
6. Line up the clamp with the truss and tighten the butterfly screw to secure it.

Step 2: Powering the Light

Direct Power Connection

1. Take the PowerCON to three-prong power cable.
2. Align the PowerCON connector to the grooves on the Power In socket.
3. Twist to lock the PowerCON connector in place.
4. Plug the other end into a power outlet.

Daisy-Chaining Power

To power multiple lights from one power source:

1. Use the included PowerCON link cable.
2. Plug the white end into the Power Out socket of the first light.
3. Plug the blue end into the Power In socket of the next light.
4. Turn on each light individually.

Step 3: Navigating the Built-in Menu

Use the buttons underneath the LED display to navigate settings:

• Menu – Scroll through options.
• Up/Down – Adjust values.
• Enter – Save changes.

Available Modes

Step 4: Using DMX Control

For precise lighting control, you can connect the Stage Panel 864 to a DMX controller.

Wiring DMX Cables

1. Take a DMX cable.
2. Plug the male end into the DMX Out on the controller.
3. Plug the other end into the DMX In on the first light.
4. For additional lights, use another DMX cable:
   • Connect DMX Out from the first light to DMX In on the next.
   • Repeat for all additional lights.

Setting Up DMX Control

1. Set the DMX Address:
   • Go to A Settings.
   • Set all lights to the same DMX address (e.g., A001).
   • Press Enter to save.
2. Choose a DMX Channel Mode:
   • 4-Channel Mode: Basic RGB control.
   • 11-Channel Mode: RGB control + additional presets.
   • 32-Channel Mode: Advanced control.
   • 39-Channel Mode: Full customization.
   • Press Enter to confirm.

DMX Fader Functions (11-Channel Mode)

Step 5: Using the Master-Slave Function

If you don’t want to use a DMX controller, you can synchronize multiple lights with the Master-Slave function.

Wiring for Master-Slave Mode

1. Choose one light as the Master.
2. Take a DMX cable and:
   • Plug the male end into the DMX Out on the Master.
   • Plug the other end into the DMX In on the first Slave.
3. For additional Slaves, repeat the process.
4. Set the DMX Address on all Slaves (e.g., A001).

Setting the Master-Slave Mode

• Set the Master Light to a built-in effect.
• The Slave lights will automatically follow.
• Adjust brightness, speed, and colors on the Master, and Slaves will mirror the settings.

Conclusion

The Rockville Stage Panel 864 LED Pro is a versatile lighting solution that can be mounted, linked, and controlled in multiple ways. Whether using built-in effects, DMX control, or Master-Slave synchronization, setup is straightforward and flexible.