How To Set Up and Operate the Rockville Stage Panel 336

Introduction:

This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to setting up and operating your Rockville Stage Panel 336 lighting system. Whether you are new to stage lighting or have no technical experience, these instructions are designed to be simple and easy to follow. You will learn how to physically set up the light, connect it to power, use different mounting options, operate the control panel, and configure advanced features such as DMX and sound modes. Requirements include the Stage Panel 336 light, the included power cable, a compatible power source, and (if needed) DMX cables and a DMX controller.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Unboxing and Included Items
   • The Stage Panel 336 comes with:
     • The light unit
     • A power cable
     • An instruction manual (includes DMX guides for all channel modes)
2. Mounting the Light
   • The light features a bracket on top for flexible positioning.
   • To adjust the bracket:
     • Loosen the side knobs to move the bracket as needed.
     • The bracket allows for hanging on a truss or angling the light on the floor (ideal for wall washing).
   • To mount on a truss:
     • Use a compatible lighting clamp (e.g., Rockville LC 70).
     • Remove the bolt from the bracket, feed it through the clamp, and reattach.
     • Loosen the butterfly screw on the clamp, position the clamp on the truss, and tighten to secure.
3. Powering On the Light
   • Plug the IEC end of the included power cable into the light.
   • Connect the other end to your power source.
   • The display on the back will light up, showing the current mode.
4. Understanding the Control Panel
   • The control panel includes:
     • Menu button: Cycle through modes
     • Up/Down buttons: Adjust settings
     • Enter button: Confirm selections and save changes
     • Holding Enter displays the light’s temperature
   • DMX In/Out ports are available for advanced control and linking multiple lights.
5. Operating Modes and Settings
6. 5.1. DMX Address Mode
   • Use this mode to assign a DMX address for the light.
   • Essential for DMX controller setups or linking multiple lights.
   • Use Up/Down to select the address, then Enter to save.
7. 5.2. DMX Channel Mode
   • Determines the level of control via DMX controller.
   • Available channel modes: 4, 6, 12, 24, and 30.
   • Select the desired mode and press Enter to confirm.
8. 5.3. Custom Color Mixing
   • Set custom colors using Red, Green, and Blue menus.
   • Adjust each color’s intensity with Up/Down buttons.
   • Strobe Bar menu allows you to add a strobe effect to your custom color.
9. 5.4. Strobe Menu
   • Set a strobe effect for your custom color.
   • Increase the value for a faster strobe.
10. 5.5. Auto Preset Mode
    • Choose from 10 preset lighting effects.
    • Cycle through presets with Up/Down buttons.
11. 5.6. Custom Effect Mode
    • Create your own effect using two submenus:
      • EF: Controls RGB effects
      • UF: Controls strobe effects
    • Adjust effect type and speed as desired.
12. 5.7. Sound Mode
    • The light reacts to music or sound via the built-in microphone.
    • 10 sound modes are available.
    • Adjust sensitivity (1–15) to control how easily the light responds to sound.
13. Using a DMX Controller
14. 6.1. Connecting the Controller
    • Use DMX cables to connect the controller’s DMX Out to the light’s DMX In.
    • To link multiple lights, daisy-chain DMX cables from DMX Out of one light to DMX In of the next.
15. 6.2. Configuring the Lights
    • Set all lights to the same DMX address and channel mode.
    • Use the controller’s faders to adjust dimmer, strobe, color, and effects (refer to the DMX guide for specific fader functions in each channel mode).
16. 6.3. Microphone and Echo Controls (if applicable)
    • Adjust microphone settings (treble, bass, echo) using the mic menu controls on the back of the speaker.
    • Use the D menu to set echo amount and repeat.
17. Primary/Secondary (Master/Slave) Mode
    • Allows multiple lights to operate in sync without a DMX controller.
    • Choose one light as the primary, connect DMX Out to DMX In on the next light, and repeat for additional lights.
    • Set all lights to the same DMX address.
    • Changing the mode or color on the primary light will sync all connected lights.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: My light is not turning on. What should I check?

• Ensure the power cable is securely connected to both the light and the power source.
• Check that the power source is functioning.

Q: The light is not responding to the DMX controller.

• Confirm that DMX cables are properly connected.
• Make sure all lights are set to the same DMX address and channel mode.
• Refer to the DMX guide for correct fader assignments.

Q: The sound mode is not reacting to music.

• Check the sensitivity setting; increase it for more responsiveness.
• Ensure the built-in microphone is not obstructed.

Q: How do I reset the light to factory settings?

• Refer to the instruction manual for reset procedures.

Q: Can I use more than two lights in a chain?

• Yes, simply continue daisy-chaining DMX cables from one light to the next.

Conclusion

Setting up and operating your Rockville Stage Panel 336 is straightforward with the included hardware and these step-by-step instructions.