BEST STRIP 60: How To Set Up, Mount & Use

Introduction

The Rockville Best Strip 60 RGBWA+UV Wash Light Bar is a versatile lighting solution with built-in wireless DMX capabilities and various light modes. Multiple mounting options make it ideal for wall washing, DJ facades, truss mounting and more. 

This guide will walk you through:
✅Powering & Charging
✅Mounting & Placement Options
✅Auto Modes & Settings
✅Using DMX (wired and wireless)
✅Master/Slave Configurations (wired and wireless)
✅Using IR Remote Control

Setup Guide

A.) Unpacking and Understanding the Components

Inside the box, you’ll find:
✅Best Strip 60 Light Bar (available in black or white)
✅Wireless DMX antenna
✅IR Remote
✅Mounting Feet (2)
✅Washers (4)
✅Butterfly Screws (2)
✅Power Cable

B.) Charging the Light

1. Flip the battery switch on the back to enable charging mode.
2. Ensure the main power switch is turned off while charging.
3. Plug the power cable into the power input on the light.
4. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
5. The LED indicator on the back should then turn red, showing that the light is charging.

Charging Time & Battery Life

• Full charge time: Up to 6 hours (if the battery is completely dead)
• Battery runtime: 5 to 18 hours on a full charge (depending on the mode and brightness level)
  • Using lower frequency static colors (e.g. red / green) will drain the battery much slower.
  • Using higher frequency static colors (e.g. violet / white) and color-changing modes will drain the battery much faster.

Daisy-Chaining for Charging

• The power out port allows you to daisy-chain multiple lights, charging them all from a single power source.

C.) Installing the Wireless DMX Antenna

This enables wireless control via a wireless DMX controller as well as wireless Master/Slave linking.

1. Locate the wireless DMX port on the back of the light.
2. Screw in the wireless DMX antenna.

D.) Mounting & Placement Options

Floor Placement (Wall Washing & DJ Facades)

• Attach the Mounting Feet:
  1. Take one washer and insert it onto the screw.
  2. Insert the screw into the mounting foot hole.
  3. Add another washer on the other side.
  4. Align the screw with the middle hole on the side of the light.
  5. Tighten the screw knob to secure it.
  6. Repeat for the other mounting foot.
• Positioning for Wall Washing:
  • Place the light flush against the wall for maximum brightness / intensity.
  • Alternatively, angle the light slightly away from the wall for a wider, softer effect.
• Positioning for DJ Facades:
  • Place the light inside the DJ facade to illuminate it.
  • Use multiple lights to cover larger facades.

Truss / Pole Mounting
To mount the Best Strip 60 on a truss, speaker stand pole or other available surface, you’ll need a pair of lighting clamps (e.g., Rockville LC70: Heavy Duty C-Clamps 2-Pack).

• Attach the Lighting Clamps:
  1. Remove the hex-bolt from lighting clamp.
  2. Align the hole in the clamp (where you just removed the bolt) with the mounting foot hole.
  3. Insert the bolt through both holes.
  4. Tighten the bolt to secure the clamp.
  5. Repeat these steps for the other foot / clamp.
• Mount the Light on a Truss:
  1. Loosen the butterfly screws on both clamps.
  2. Align the clamps with available space on your truss, speaker stand pole or other useable surface.
  3. Tighten the butterfly screws to secure the light in place.

E.) Navigating the Menus

1. Turn on the light using the POWER switch on the back.
2. Use the LCD screen and buttons to adjust settings:
   • UP / DOWN: Navigate through menu options or adjust values.
   • ENTER: Select or adjust settings.
   • MENU: Go back to previous page.
3. Select from one of the Menus:
   • Dmx512
     • Used to set up lights for DMX control.
       • Set DMX Address.
       • See Section F below for more details.
   • Shows
     • Used to access preset auto-modes:
       1. Auto Color: Cycles through colors automatically.
       2. Auto Fade: Smooth transitions between colors.
       3. Auto Sudden: Sudden transitions / Pulse between colors.
       4. Auto Strobe: Flashes colors at adjustable speeds.
     • Select Mode, press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to adjust speed for Auto Modes.
   • Sound
     • Choose between Sound-Activated Modes:
       1. Sound Mode1: Light changes between solid colors quickly with sound.
       2. Sound Mode2: Light strobes between colors to the tempo of the sound.
       3. Sound Mode3: Pulses colors to music beats.
       4. Sound Mode4: Cycles through all sound-activated modes.
     • Select Mode, press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to adjust sensitivity for Sound Modes.
   • Color
     1. Custom Color: Create customized colors using Red, Green, Blue, White, Yellow and Ultraviolet color pallet with 0 ~ 100% settings for each.
     2. Static Color: Select from 32 preset colors
   • Set
     • Various settings for the light:
       1. Dmx channel: Select between 6-Channel and 10-Channel DMX Modes.
       2. 2.4g wireless: Activate / Deactivate Wireless DMX function.
       3. Infrared: Activate / Deactivate IR Remote response.
       4. Display backlight: Control brightness of LCD (display).
       5. Lcd Close time: Control how long LCD (display) stays active for.
       6. Fan speed: Controls timer for internal cooling fan.
       7. Restore factory: Restores Best Strip 60 to factory settings.
       8. MANUAL: Set brightness brightness for individual color LEDs.
       9. Temperature: Display internal temperature.
       10. Battery: Activate / Deactivate Battery Life Display.
       11. BackGroundColor: Sets background color for menus.
   • Help
     • Display specifics / settings for the unit to help in diagnosing problems.

F.) Controlling Lights with DMX

Wireless DMX Setup:

Rockville Wireless DMX Controller (RockForce W2 / RockForce W4) or Wireless DMX Transmitter (DMX-WTR) connected to any DMX controller (or computer control interface) required.

• Activate Wireless DMX Mode  
  • Turn On the WIRELESS DMX switch on the back of the light.
  • The WIRELESS DMX CODE LED will light up.
• Pair with a Wireless DMX Controller or Transmitter
  1. Turn on the DMX controller / Connect transmitter to AC power. 
  2. If using a Rockville Wireless DMX Controller (if not skip to Step 3): 
     • Activate wireless DMX on the back of the controller.
     • Skip Step 3.
  3. If using Rockville DMX-WTR connected to DMX controller or software interface output: 
     • Using its included AC power adapter; provide power to the wireless DMX transmitter.
     • Plug the transmitter into a 3-pin DMX output (from DMX controller/interface or another light).
  4. Set the controller or transmitter to the desired RF group color (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue).
  5. Set the WIRELESS DMX CODE on each Best Strip 60 to the same color. 
  6. Once the WIRELESS DMX CODE LED on the lights flickers green, the lights are synced.
• Set the DMX Address
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx512 menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. 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).
  4. Press ENTER to save.
• Select DMX Channel Mode
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Set menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx channel menu.
  4. Press ENTER button to select Channel mode.
  5. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to choose between 6CH and 10CH:
     • 6-Channel Mode: Controls each color separately for manual color blending.
     • 10-Channel Mode: Controls each color separately for manual color blending + auto-functions and strobe.
  6. Press ENTER to save.
• Control the Light(s) with Controller or Software
  • The charts below detail what each channel of DMX controls for both 10-Channel and 6-Channel modes.

Pro Tip: You can mix faders 2–7 to create custom colors, then use fader 8 to apply a strobe effect.

Wired DMX Setup:

Instructions below and 3-Pin DMX Cable required for all Best Strip 60 light being connected.

• Set the DMX Address
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx512 menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. 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).
  4. Press ENTER to save.
• Select DMX Channel Mode
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Set menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx channel menu.
  4. Press ENTER button to select Channel mode.
  5. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to choose between 6CH and 10CH:
     • 6-Channel Mode: Controls each color separately for manual color blending.
     • 10-Channel Mode: Controls each color separately for manual color blending + auto-functions and strobe.
  6. Press ENTER to save.
• Deactivate Wireless DMX 
  • Turn Off the WIRELESS DMX switch on the back of the light.
• Connect Lights with DMX Cable
  1. Connect a DMX cable from the controller's DMX OUT port to the first light's DMX IN port.
  2. For additional lights, connect a DMX cable from the DMX OUT port on the previously connected light, to the DMX IN port on another light.
  3. Repeat this process for each light being connected with DMX cable to the controller.
• Use the DMX Controller to Control Your Lights 
  • The charts above detail what each channel of DMX controls for both 10-Channel and 6-Channel modes.

G.) Setting Up Master/Slave Mode

Wireless Master/Slave Setup:

• Ensure all Best Strip 60 Lights are set to the same DMX Address
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx512 menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to A001.
  4. Press ENTER to save.
• Ensure all Best Strip 60 Lights are set to the same DMX Channel mode
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Set menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx channel menu.
  4. Press ENTER button to select Channel mode.
  5. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to choose 10CH.
  6. Press ENTER to save.
• Select Master and Activate Wireless DMX
  It is recommended to use the light that will be easiest to control; either by accessing the buttons / display, or using the IR remote (pointed at the back of the light). 
  1. Turn On the WIRELESS DMX switch on the back of the light.
  2. Set the WIRELESS DMX CODE to the desired RF group color (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue).
• Activate Wireless DMX on Slave Lights
  1. Turn On the WIRELESS DMX switch on the back of the other Best Strip 60 light(s).
  2. Set the WIRELESS DMX CODE to the same RF group color as the Master.
  3. Set the Master light to any color or mode.
  4. Once connected the Master should have a Red flashing LED indicator, and the Slave(s) a Green flashing LED indicator.
• The Master controls Slaves automatically 
  • Settings can be selected manually on Master Light to control all Best Strip 60 Slave Lights.
  • IR Remote can also be pointed at Master Light (IR sensor on back near display) to control Best Strip 60 Lights. 
    • Please note: If pointing the remote at a Slave Light, it may respond independently.
    • To prevent this, disable Infrared (IR) mode on each Slave Light:
      1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Set menu.
      2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
      3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Infrared menu.
      4. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to choose Off.
      5. Press ENTER to save.

Wired Master/Slave Setup:

3-Pin DMX Cable (1 per Slave Light) required for this.

• Deactivate Wireless DMX 
  • Turn Off the WIRELESS DMX switch on the back of each light.
• Using DMX Cable(s) Connect the Lights
  1. Connect from the DMX OUT of one Best Strip 60 (Master), to the DMX IN on another Best Strip 60 (Slave).
  2. For additional Best Strip 60 lights (Slaves); connect the DMX OUT of the previously connected light to the DMX IN on another Best Strip 60 (Slave).
  3. Repeat the previous step for additional Best Strip 60 Slave Lights..
• Set all lights to the same DMX address.
  1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Dmx512 menu.
  2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
  3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to set the address to A001.
  4. Press ENTER to save.
• Master’s settings will automatically control all connected slave lights. 
  • Settings can be selected manually on Master Light to control all Best Strip 60 Slave Lights.
  • IR Remote can also be pointed at Master Light (IR sensor on back near display) to control Best Strip 60 Lights. 
    • Please note: If pointing the remote at a Slave Light, it may respond independently.
    • To prevent this, disable Infrared (IR) mode on each Slave Light:
      1. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Set menu.
      2. Press ENTER to access the menu.
      3. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to navigate to the Infrared menu.
      4. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to choose Off.
      5. Press ENTER to save.

F.) Using the Wireless IR Remote

The wireless IR Remote allows you to:

• Turn LEDs on/off. The POWER switch on the back of the light must be used to fully power on/off the light.
• Select static colors (Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, UV).
• Activate Auto Color, Strobe, Fade and Sound modes.
• Use Brightness to control LED intensity / brightness, speed and sensitivity.

18	Brightness ⇧ / ⇩	~Used to increase or decrease brightness for static colors. ~Used to control effect speed for AUTO, STROBE and FADE modes. ~Used to scroll through 32 preset static colors after pressing 0 button. ~Used to scroll through 4 SOUND mode variations.
19	OFF	Turns LEDs off completely. (Blackout) Please note: This does not power down the light. The POWER switch on the back of the light must be used to fully power off the light (and back on as well).
	ON	Turns LEDS back on after Blackout, and returns them to previous function.
20	Base Colors	Select Red, Green, Blue or White.
21	Base Colors	Select Amber or UV/Purple.
22	AUTO Mode	Cycles automatically between 32 colors. Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls speed.
23	Custom Color Blending	Press the 0 button. Then press R, G, B, W, A or UV. Use Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ to control how much of each base color you want to blend in your custom color.
24	STROBE Mode	Strobe Effect → Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls speed.
25	Popular Color Selections	9 Buttons for popular color choices; Select 1-Red/Orange, 2-Light Blue, 3-Purple, 4-Orange, 5-Blue, 6-Violet, 7-Yellow, 8-Deep Blue, 9-Pink
26	FADE Mode	Fades automatically between colors.  Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls speed.
27	SOUND Modes	Responds to sound. Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ cycles between SoU1 ~ SoU4.  Please Note: Mic sensitivity is adjusted via the unit's settings menu.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why won’t my light charge?

• Ensure battery switch is on and the power cord is firmly connected form the charging port to a good AC power source.
• Verify that the LED indicator turns red.

Q: Why aren’t my lights responding to DMX?

• If using wireless setup:
  • Ensure all lights are set to the correct DMX Address and Channel Mode as per DMX controller setup.
  • Make sure wireless DMX is enabled on all lights.
  • Check if the WIRELESS DMX code on all lights matches the Wireless DMX Channel color on the controller or transmitter.
• If using wired setup:
  • Ensure all lights are set to the correct DMX Address and Channel Mode as per DMX controller setup.
  • Make sure a 3-pin DMX cable is firmly connected from the DMX OUT port on the controller to the DMX IN port on the first light.
  • Make sure additional 3-pin DMX cables are firmly connected from the DMX OUT port on the previous light to the DMX IN port on the next light.

Q: My slave lights don’t follow the master light. What should I do?

• If using wireless setup:
  • Make sure wireless DMX is enabled on all lights.
  • Make sure the lights are set to the same WIRELESS DMX Code, DMX Address and Channel Mode.
  • After setting the Master light to any color or mode, confirm that its WIRELESS DMX code LED flashes red and each of the Slaves' flashes green.
• If using wired setup:
  • Make sure the lights are set to the same DMX Address and Channel Mode.
  • Make sure a 3-pin DMX cable is firmly connected from the DMX OUT port on the Master light to DMX IN port on the (first of the) Slave light(s).
  • Make sure additional 3-pin DMX cables are firmly connected from the DMX OUT port on the previous Slave light is connected to the DMX IN port on the next Slave light.

Q: How can I stop feedback or unintended triggering in sound mode?

• Reduce sensitivity using the UP / DOWN buttons in the sound mode menu or the Brightness buttons on the remote.

Conclusion

The Rockville Best Strip 60 RGBWA+UV Wash Light Bar is a powerful, flexible lighting solution with an array of control options. Whether using wireless DMX, wired DMX or the included remote, you can customize your lighting setup to fit just about any event. Whether wall washing or truss mounting, the synchronized light shows make this light bar an excellent choice for DJs, stage productions and event lighting.