BEST PAR 60: Menu, Settings & Modes

Introduction

This guide provides a clear explanation of all the menu settings available on your Rockville Best PAR 60 lighting fixture. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, these straightforward instructions will help you easily navigate and customize your lighting setup.

Guide to Menu, Settings & Modes

A.) Powering On Your Light

Power Switches:

• BATTERY: Enables battery charging when light is plugged in to AC power.
  • For older models this button is also required for wireless DMX function.
• POWER: Turns light on and allows for functionality if plugged in or battery is sufficiently charged. 

B.) Using Buttons to Navigate the Display 

Once powered on, the LCD screen will allow navigation through various menus using the buttons below it:

• UP / DOWN: Navigate through menu options or adjust values.
• ENTER: Select or adjust settings.
• MENU: Go back to previous page.

C.) Menu Descriptions

Dmx512: Used to set up lights for DMX control.

• Set DMX Address.
  1. Press ENTER to select.
  2. Use UP / DOWN to adjust the DMX address.

Shows: Used to access preset auto-modes.

1. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to select:
   • Auto Color: Cycles through colors automatically.
   • Auto Fade: Smooth transitions between colors.
   • Auto Sudden: Sudden transitions / Pulse between colors.
   • Auto Strobe: Flashes colors at adjustable speeds.
2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to adjust speed for Auto Modes.

Sound: Used to access four different sound active modes and adjust sensitivity.

1. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to select:
   • Sound Mode1: Light changes between solid colors quickly with sound.
   • Sound Mode2: Light strobes to the tempo of the sound.
   • Sound Mode3: Pulses colors to music beats.
   • Sound Mode4: Cycles through all sound-activated modes.
2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to adjust sensitivity for Sound Modes.

Color: Used to select from 32 preset colors, or create customized colors.

• Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to select:
  • Static Color: Select from 32 preset colors
    • Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to select color.
  • Custom Color: Create customized colors using Red, Green, Blue, White, Yellow and Ultraviolet color pallet with 0 ~ 100% settings for each.
    1. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to select Red, Green, Blue, White, Yellow and Ultraviolet base colors.
    2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to set intensity percentages (0-100%).
    3. Press ENTER again to confirm.
       • Example setting: 20% Red, 50% Green, 0% Blue, 10% White, 15% Yellow, 0% UV

Set: Used access various settings for the light:

1. Dmx channel: Select between 6-Channel and 10-Channel DMX Modes.
2. 2.4g wireless: Activate / Deactivate wireless connection to other Best PAR 60 Lights, and Rockville Wireless DMX Controllers and Transmitters.
3. Infrared: Turn infrared remote capability On; allowing the fixture to respond to your IR remote control, or Off; where the light will no longer respond to the remote.
4. Display backlight: Adjust the brightness of the LCD (display).
5. Lcd Close time: Adjust the amount of time the display stays lit before automatically dimming.
6. Fan speed: Manage fan activation duration and behavior.
7. Restore factory: Restores Best PAR 60 to default 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.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: How do I reset the light to default settings?

1. Use UP / DOWN buttons to select the Set menu.
2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to find Restore factory.
3. Press ENTER again to confirm.

Q: My wireless DMX isn't working.

• Confirm the 2.4 GHz wireless setting is enabled in the menu:
  1. Use UP / DOWN buttons to select the Set menu.
  2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to find 2.4g wireless.
  3. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to turn On (if necessary).
  4. Press ENTER again to confirm.

Q: My IR remote isn't controlling the Best PAR 60.

• Verify the IR setting is enabled in the menu:
  1. Use UP / DOWN buttons to select the Set menu.
  2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to find Infrared.
  3. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to turn On (if necessary).
  4. Press ENTER again to confirm.

Q: How do I increase sound sensitivity for sound mode?

1. Use UP / DOWN buttons to select the Sound menu.
2. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to select a Sound mode.
3. Press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN buttons to adjust sensitivity for Sound Modes.
4. Press ENTER again to confirm.

Conclusion:

Navigating the menu options of your Rockville Best PAR 60 is straightforward, enabling you to fully customize and optimize your lighting effects. Explore these settings to personalize your lighting and enhance your events or performances.