STAGE MATRIX 36 RGB: How To Set Up & Control

Introduction:

The Rockville Stage Matrix 36 RGB Matrix Light is a versatile lighting fixture designed for truss mounting, standalone operation, and DMX control. This guide will walk you through the physical setup, power and DMX connections, operating modes, and advanced control options.

Step 1: Unboxing Stage Matrix 36 RGB Matrix Light & Included Accessories

Your package includes:

• Stage Matrix 36 RGB Light
• PowerCon to 3-Prong Power Cable
• PowerCon Link Cable (for daisy-chaining power)
• DMX Cable
• Lighting Clamp
• Safety Wire
• Allen Key

Mounting the Light on a Truss:

1. Attach the Lighting Clamp
   • Remove the washer and bolt from the lighting clamp.
   • Line up the large washer and clamp with the middle hole on the bracket.
   • Insert the bolt through the clamp and secure it with the washer and nut.
2. Secure the Light to the Truss
   • Loosen the butterfly screw on the clamp.
   • Position the clamp over a truss bar.
   • Tighten the butterfly screw to lock it in place.
3. Adjust the Angle
   • Use the knobs on the side of the bracket to tilt the light.
4. Connecting Multiple Lights
   • For a seamless light wall, use the side hooks to lock adjacent lights together.
   • Use the Allen key to reveal and lock the hooks.

Powering Your Lights:

1. First Light Connection
   • Plug the PowerCon end of the power cable into the Power In socket on the light.
   • Plug the other end into a power outlet.
2. Daisy-Chaining Additional Lights
   • Take the PowerCon Link Cable and connect the gray end to the Power Out socket of the first light.
   • Plug the other end into the Power In socket of the next light.
   • Repeat for up to 7 lights per chain.

Operating Modes and Controls:

1. Navigating the Menu
   • Menu Button: Switches between modes.
   • Up/Down Buttons: Adjust settings.
   • Enter Button: Saves changes.
2. Saving Custom Colors
   • Adjust RGB intensities to mix a custom color.
   • The new color automatically appears in sequences (N Mode).
3. Saving Custom Colors
   1. Adjust RGB intensities to mix a custom color.
   2. The new color automatically appears in sequences (N Mode).

DMX Controller Setup:

• Connecting DMX Cables
  • Plug a DMX cable into the controller's DMX Out port.
  • Connect the other end to the DMX In on the first light.
  • Daisy-chain additional lights by connecting DMX Out to DMX In for each.
• Setting DMX Address
  • Go to A Mode and set all lights to A001.
  • In C Mode, select the DMX channel mode:
    • 3-Channel Mode: Basic RGB control.
    • 11-Channel Mode: Full control of colors, sequences, and letter/number projections.
    • 108-Channel Mode: Individual control of each LED.

DMX Controller Fader Functions (11-Channel Mode):

• Fader #1: Master Brightness
• Fader # 2: Strobe Mode
• Fader # 3: Red Intensity 
• Fader # 4: Green Intensity
• Fader # 5: Blue Intensity
• Fader # 6: Project Numbers / Letters 
• Fader # 7: Set Lighting Scenes
• Fader # 8: Adjust Sequence Speed 
• Fader # 9: Adjust Sequence Direction 
• Fader # 10: Set Background Color 
• Fader # 11: Adjust Background Brightness

Master-Slave Mode (No DMX Controller Required):

1. Choose a Master Light
   • Connect a DMX cable from DMX Out of the Master Light to DMX In of the next light.
   • Repeat for all lights.
2. Set DMX Address
   • Go to A Mode and set all lights to A001.
3. Control All Lights
   • Set a mode on the Master Light, and the other lights will follow.

Conclusion:

The Rockville Stage Matrix 36 RGB Matrix Light offers flexible mounting, built-in effects, and DMX control. Whether using a DMX controller or Master-Slave mode, you can create customized lighting setups for your event.