STAGE MATRIX 36 RGB: How To Set Up DMX

Introduction

The Rockville Stage Matrix 36 Matrix Lights can be fully controlled using a DMX controller, allowing you to adjust brightness, colors, sequences, numbers, letters, and graphical effects. This guide will walk you through connecting your lights, setting the DMX address, selecting a channel mode, and configuring your DMX controller for complete lighting control.

Step 1: Connecting the DMX Cables

1. Take a DMX cable and:
   • Plug the male end into the DMX Out port on your DMX controller.
   • Plug the other end into the DMX In port on your first Stage Matrix 36 light.
2. Daisy-chain additional lights by:
   • Taking another DMX cable from the DMX Out of the first light.
   • Plugging it into the DMX In of the second light.
   • Repeat for all additional lights in the chain.

Step 2: Setting the DMX Address

1. Navigate to the A Mode on each light.
2. Set all lights to DMX Address A001.
3. Press Enter to save the settings.

Step 3: Choosing the DMX Channel Mode

Each light offers three channel mode options:

• 3-Channel Mode: Basic control over Red, Green, and Blue LEDs.
• 11-Channel Mode: Adds control over color sequences, numbers, and letters.
• 108-Channel Mode: Provides full control over each individual LED.

For this guide, we’ll use 11-Channel Mode.

1. Go to the C Mode setting on each light.
2. Select 11-Channel Mode and press Enter to save.

Step 4: Configuring Your DMX Controller

1. Set your lights back to DMX Address A001.
2. On your controller, activate Scanner 1.
3. Adjust the faders on your DMX controller to control various lighting functions:

Step 5: Customizing Lighting Effects

• Project Numbers & Letters:
  • At Value 10, Fader 6 projects numbers 0-9.
  • At Value 20, it begins projecting letters A-Z.
• Use Graphics & Color Effects:
  • Values 46-243 on Fader 6 display various graphic effects.
  • Values 243+ activate color-changing modes.
• Adjust Sequence Speed & Direction:
  • Use Fader 8 to increase or decrease animation speed.
  • Use Fader 9 to control the flow direction of the sequence.
• Set a Background Color:
  • Adjust Fader 10 to select a background color.
  • Use Fader 11 to control background brightness.

Conclusion

Setting up your DMX controller with the Stage Matrix 36 Matrix Lights allows for full customization and precise control over your lighting effects. With options for color adjustments, animated sequences, and text/graphic projection, your lighting setup can create stunning visuals for any event.