WET PAR 50: How To Set Up, Place & Use

Introduction

The Rockville WET PAR 50 is a battery-powered waterproof PAR light designed for versatile lighting applications, including wall washing, DJ facades, and truss mounting. This guide will walk you through setup, mounting options, menu navigation, DMX control, and remote functionality.

Step 1: Unboxing and What’s Included

Your Rockville WET PAR 50 package includes:

• The WET PAR 50 Light (Available in Black or White)
• Battery Charger
• Wireless Remote
• Mounting Bracket & Screw Hole for Clamps

Step 2: Positioning and Mounting the Light

Placement Options:

1. Floor Placement:
   • Position the light on its feet to shine directly upwards.
   • Ideal for wall washing or DJ facades.
2. Angled Placement:
   • Use the adjustable angle bracket to position the light at various angles.
   • This setup allows for customized beam direction.
3. Truss Mounting:
   • Attach a lighting clamp (e.g., Rockville LC70) to the screw hole on the light.
   • Secure the clamp to a truss using the butterfly screw.
   • This setup is great for stage lighting and elevated setups.
   • Since the light is battery-powered, no additional power cables are needed.

Step 3: Powering On and Navigating the Menu

• Press the Power Button on the back to turn the light on.
• Use the Menu Buttons to navigate:
  • Menu Button: Cycles through different settings.
  • Up/Down Buttons: Scrolls through options.
  • Enter Button: Selects and saves settings.

Menu Functions:

1. DMX Address:
   • Sets the DMX channel for controlling multiple lights.
2. DMX Channel Mode:
   • Choose between 3, 4, 6, or 10-channel mode (for different control options).
3. Master/Slave Mode:
   • Set one light as Master and others as Slaves for synchronized lighting.
4. Manual Color Dimming (NAUN Menu):
   • Adjust Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, and Ultraviolet dimmer levels for a custom color.
5. Built-in Modes:
   • Sound Mode: Reacts to music and sound.
   • Static Color Mode: Set a single static color.
   • Macro Static Color Mode: Choose more specific shades.
   • Color Cycle Mode: Automatically cycles through colors (Adjustable speed).
   • Color Pulse Mode: Gradually pulses between colors (Adjustable speed).
   • Color Fade Mode: Smoothly fades between colors (Adjustable speed).
   • Strobe Mode: Adds strobe effects to any mode.
6. Battery Status Menu:
   • Check battery life.
7. Remote Control Settings:
   • Choose Remote 1 or Remote 2, or disable remote control.
8. U512 DMX Grouping:
   • Assigns a DMX code (U1 - U7) for use with a wireless DMX controller.

Step 4: Using a Wireless DMX Controller (Optional)

• The wireless DMX controller syncs with the WET PAR 50 using a color-coded system:
  • Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Light Blue, Pink, or White.
• The U512 Menu on the light corresponds to the controller’s colors:
  • Example: Setting the light to U1 matches the Red code on the controller.

Steps to Pair with a DMX Controller:

1. Turn on the Wireless DMX Controller.
2. Set the DMX Code on the controller (e.g., Red).
3. Set the DMX Address on the Light (e.g., A001).
4. Choose a DMX Channel Mode (10-channel mode for maximum control).
5. Set Master/Slave Mode to D512 (Slave Mode).
6. Ensure the LED under the display flashes Green (indicating successful pairing).
7. Activate Scanner 1 on the controller.
8. Use Faders to Control the Lights:
   • Fader 1: Master dimmer.
   • Fader 2: Strobe effect (only works with an active color).
   • Fader 3-8: Control RGBWA-UV color mixing.
   • Fader 9: Activates built-in lighting modes.
   • Fader 10: Adjusts speed.

Step 5: Using the Master/Slave Function (Without DMX)

1. Select a Master Light:
   • Set Master/Slave Mode to Master on one light.
   • Assign a U512 code (e.g., U1).
2. Set Other Lights as Slaves:
   • Set Master/Slave Mode to D512 (Slave Mode).
   • Assign the same U512 code as the master.
3. Control the Master Light:
   • Any changes to the master light will be replicated by all slave lights.

Step 6: Using the Remote Control

Grouping Lights with the Remote

• Assign Group 1 to REM1 and Group 2 to REM2.
• To switch between groups, hold the Brightness button until:
  • The LED flashes once (indicating selection).
  • The LED flashes quickly (indicating confirmation).

Remote Functions

• Brightness Buttons: Adjust brightness & switch groups.
• Power Button: Turns lights on/off.
• Static Colors: Choose Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, or UV.
• Number Buttons: Select additional color variations.
• Mode Buttons:
  • Sound Mode
  • Strobe Mode
  • Snap Mode
  • Fade Mode
  • Auto Mode
• Adjust Speed: Use brightness buttons to control effect speed.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily set up, mount, and control your Rockville WET PAR 50 using the built-in menu, DMX controllers, or remote control.