MINI RF4 Charge Package: How To Charge, Transport & Set Up w/ Charging Case

Introduction

The Rockville Mini RF4 Charge Package includes eight wireless wash lights, an RF remote, individual chargers for each light, and a charging case that powers all lights at once. These lights are available in black or chrome, and the setup process is the same for both.

This guide will walk you through:

• Charging the Mini RF4 lights
• Using the lights with a wireless DMX controller
• Setting up the Master-Slave function
• Grouping the lights into different Color Groups

Step 1: Charging Your Mini RF4 Lights

1. Connect each charger
   • Plug the female end of each charger into the charging port on each light.
   • Plug the other end into an available power strip slot in the charging case.
   • You can tuck the charging wire into the slot for a cleaner look before placing the light on top.
2. Connect the charging case to power
   • Plug the female end of the main power cable into the IEC port on the case.
   • Plug the other end into a wall power outlet.
3. Turn on the charging case
   • Flip the power switch on the side of the case.
   • The LED on each charger will light up red while charging.
   • Once fully charged, the LED will turn green.

Tip: Keep the case open while charging to allow for proper ventilation.

4. Transporting the lights
   • Close and lock the case using the front locks.
   • Use the top handle for easy carrying to your event or gig.
   • If you're not using all the lights, you can store additional cables or microphones in the open slots.

Step 2: Using the Mini RF4 Lights with a Wireless DMX Controller

A wireless DMX controller allows for more precise control of brightness, color, and effects.

1. Setting the Mini RF4 Lights to Wireless DMX Mode

1. Turn on all lights.
2. Set each light to Slave/Wireless DMX Mode:
   • Double-press the power button until the Color Group LED flashes twice quickly.
3. Assign all lights to the same Color Group:
   • Press the power button once to cycle through available colors (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue).
   • Select Red for this setup.

2. Setting the DMX Controller

1. Turn on the DMX controller.
2. Set its Color Group to match the lights (Red).
3. Activate Scanner 1 to begin controlling the lights.

3. Controlling the Mini RF4 Lights with DMX Faders

• Mix colors by adjusting multiple faders.
• Enable strobe effects by raising Fader 8.
• Select built-in lighting modes using Fader 9.

Refer to the included DMX guide for detailed mode values.

Step 3: Setting Up the Master-Slave Function

The Master-Slave function allows multiple Mini RF4 lights to sync without a DMX controller.

1. Choosing a Master Light

1. Select one light to be the Master.
2. Double-press the power button on this light until the Color Group LED flashes once.
3. Set its Color Group (Red, Green, Yellow, or Blue).
   • For this example, set it to Red.

2. Setting the Slave Lights

1. Double-press the power button on each remaining light until the Color Group LED flashes twice quickly.
2. Set their Color Group to match the Master light (Red).

3. Controlling the Lights with a Remote

1. Switch the Master light to RF Mode:
   • Double-press the power button until the Color Group LED turns solid.
2. Sync the remote to the Color Group:
   • Press the RF Group button on the remote until its LED flashes Red.
3. Control all Slave lights by changing settings on the Master light.

To change effects:

• Switch the Master light back to RF Mode → Adjust color/mode → Return to Master Mode.
• All Slave lights will follow the Master’s settings.

Step 4: Grouping the Mini RF4 Lights into Color Groups

You can create multiple independent groups of lights, each responding to separate controls.

1. Assigning Lights to Different Color Groups

• Press the power button once to cycle through the Color Group options.
• Example Setup:
  • Group 1 → Red
  • Group 2 → Green

2. Controlling Each Group Separately

1. Use the RF Group button on the remote to select a group:
   • Flashing Red → Controls Red Group
   • Flashing Green → Controls Green Group
2. Adjust color and mode for each group separately.

3. Controlling All Groups at Once

1. Press the RF Group button until the remote LED flashes White.
2. All lights will now respond to the same settings, regardless of group.

Useful for quickly syncing all lights at once.

Conclusion

The Rockville Mini RF4 Charge Package offers multiple control options, including:

• Wireless DMX for full customization
• Master-Slave mode for synchronized lighting
• Color Groups for independent control

Whether you need simple synced effects or advanced DMX programming, this guide helps you set up and operate your Mini RF4 lights effortlessly.