STAGE PANEL 864: How To Set Up w/ A DMX Controller

Introduction

The Rockville Stage Panel 864 LED Pro Stage Wash Light offers advanced lighting effects and customization options when paired with a DMX controller. This guide will walk you through the DMX setup process, including wiring, DMX addressing, and fader functions.

What You’ll Need

• Stage Panel 864 LED Pro Light(s)
• DMX Controller
• DMX Cables (for linking lights)
• Power Cable(s)
• Lighting Manual (for reference on DMX values and modes)

Step 1: Connecting the DMX Controller to the First Light

1. Take a DMX cable and plug the male end into the DMX Out on your controller.
2. Plug the other end into the DMX In on your first Stage Panel 864 light.

Linking Multiple Lights

To connect additional lights:

1. Take another DMX cable.
2. Plug the male end into the DMX Out of the first light.
3. Plug the other end into the DMX In of the next light.
4. Repeat for additional lights.

Step 2: Setting the DMX Address

Each light must be set to the same DMX address so they work together.

1. Go to the "A" settings on each light.
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to set them to A001 (or another desired address).
3. Press Enter to save the settings.

Step 3: Selecting the DMX Channel Mode

The Stage Panel 864 offers four different DMX channel modes:

• 4-Channel Mode: Controls basic RGB and strobe.
• 11-Channel Mode: Adds color effects and control over presets.
• 32-Channel Mode: Full control over all light sections.
• 39-Channel Mode: Advanced mode for detailed customization.

For this setup, we will use 11-Channel Mode.

1. Go to the Channel Settings on each light.
2. Select "11CH" mode.
3. Press Enter to confirm.

Step 4: Using the DMX Controller

Activating the Lights

1. Turn on your DMX controller.
2. Activate Scanner 1 to control the first group of lights.

Step 5: DMX Fader Controls (11-Channel Mode)

Each fader on the DMX controller controls a different function of the light.

Using the Faders

• Master Brightness (Fader 1):
  • Lowering this dims all lights.
  • Raising it brings them back to full brightness.
• Strobe Effects (Faders 2, 8, 9, 10, 11):
  • Adjust Fader 2 to activate the strobe.
  • Use Fader 9 to choose a strobe pattern.
  • Adjust Fader 10 to control the speed.
  • Fader 11 adjusts the brightness of the strobe bar.
• RGB Color Control (Faders 5-7):
  • Combine Red (Fader 5), Green (Fader 6), and Blue (Fader 7) for custom colors.
  • Example:
    • Red + Green = Yellow
    • Green + Blue = Cyan
    • Red + Blue = Magenta
• Effect Speed (Fader 4):
  • Adjusting this changes the speed of certain effects.

Step 6: Fine-Tuning Your Setup

• Adjust color settings to match your desired effect.
• Experiment with strobe effects for added energy.
• Combine multiple lights for synchronized effects.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can take full control of your Rockville Stage Panel 864 LED Pro Wash Lights using a DMX controller. Whether you need color mixing, strobe effects, or synchronized sequences, the DMX setup offers maximum customization.