BEST PAR 60: How To Use The Remote

Introduction

This guide will walk you through how to control your Rockville Best PAR 60 lights using the included IR remote control. You'll learn how to turn your lights on/off, select colors, adjust brightness, control modes, and more. These easy-to-follow instructions make controlling your lights effortless—even if you're new to lighting setups.

Remote Control Functions:

1	Brightness ⇧ / ⇩	~Used to increase or decrease brightness for static colors. ~Used to control effect speed for FLASH, STROBE and FADE modes. ~Used to control sensitivity in SOUND mode. ~Used to scroll through 32 preset static colors after pressing 0 button.
2	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.
3	Base Colors	4 Buttons; Select Red, Green, Blue or White.
4a	Color Selection	Select Amber color.
4b	Color Selection	Select Ultraviolet color.
5	Color Wheel	Press blue button and use Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ to cycle through 32 color presets.
6	FLASH	Cycles automatically between colors. Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls speed.
7	STROBE	Strobe Effect → Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls speed.
8	Popular Color Selections	9 Buttons for popular color choices; Select Red/Orange, Light Blue, Purple, Orange, Blue, Violet, Yellow, Deep Blue, Pink
9	FADE	Fades automatically between colors. Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls speed.
10	SMOOTH	Sound Mode → Brightness ⇧ / ⇩ controls sensitivity.

Using the IR Remote

A.) Turning Lights On and Off:

LED On / Off Buttons:

• These buttons turn the bulbs of the lights on or off.
• Important: To fully turn your lights on or off, use the physical switches located on the back of the lights.

B.) Adjusting Brightness, Sensitivity and Speed:

Brightness Buttons (+/-):

• Static Color Brightness Control: 
  • Press "+" to make the lights brighter.
  • Press "–" to dim the lights.
• Sound Sensitivity Control:
  • In sound modes, the brightness buttons adjust the sensitivity of the internal microphone used to trigger LEDs.
• Speed Control: 
  • In strobe and auto modes, the brightness buttons adjust the speed of color transitions or strobe effects.

C.) Selecting Colors:

Quickly set your lights to specific colors using dedicated color buttons:

• Main Colors: Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, and Ultraviolet (UV).
• Color Combinations: 9 additional preset combinations are also available for quick selection.

D.) Activating Lighting Modes:

The remote provides easy access to special modes for different lighting effects:

• Auto Mode: 
  • Cycles automatically through color patterns.
  • Control speed using Brightness +/- buttons.
• Strobe Mode: 
  • Creates a flashing strobe effect.
  • Control speed using Brightness +/- buttons.
• Sound Mode: 
  • Cycles through four different sound-responsive modes.
  • Press the Sound button repeatedly until you reach your desired sound-responsive mode.
  • Control sensitivity using Brightness +/- buttons.

Troubleshooting & FAQs:

Q: Why isn't my IR remote controlling my lights?

• Ensure there's a clear line-of-sight between the remote and the IR sensor on the lights.
• Check that the batteries in your remote are working and properly installed.

Q: How do I completely turn off my Best PAR 60 lights using the remote?

• This is unfortunately not possible with the remote. Use the physical power switch located at the back of each light.

Conclusion:

Using the IR remote control with your Rockville Best PAR 60 lights is simple and intuitive. Quickly access various colors, adjust brightness or speed, and activate dynamic lighting modes with ease.