How To Mount Your Insta Party 51 5-in-1 Dance Floor DJ Effect Light:

Introduction

This article explains the buttons, inputs, outputs, and built-in modes on the InstaParty 51. You will learn what each control does and how to navigate the menu to select DMX, auto, sound, and remote settings.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, even if you have no technical experience.

Requirements

• Rockville InstaParty 51 light
• Power source (so you can turn the light on and access the menu)
• DMX controller and DMX cables (optional, only if using DMX)
• Wireless remote (optional, only if using remote control)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1) Identify the onboard control buttons

The InstaParty 51 has buttons on the back of the light used to navigate menus and change settings:

1. Menu
   • Cycles through different modes and menu options.
2. Enter
   • Opens a submenu.
   • Saves changes you make to a setting.
3. Up and Down
   • Scroll through settings.
   • Increase or decrease values (such as speed or sensitivity)

2) Identify the DMX input and output ports

On the side of the light, you will find two DMX ports:

1. DMX In
   • Used to connect a DMX controller to the light.
   • Can also be used to connect DMX signal from another light.
2. DMX Out
   • Used to connect the DMX signal from this light to another light (daisy chaining).

3) Navigate to DMX Address Mode

1. Press Menu until you reach DMX address mode.
2. Use this mode to set a DMX address for the light.

When to use DMX address mode:

• When setting up a DMX controller.
• When using the primary/secondary (master/slave) function.

4) Use Auto Modes (A1 through A6)

Auto modes run built-in lighting programs. Use Up/Down to change the speed settings, and press Enter when a mode includes a color-speed submenu.

A1: Gobo, derby, laser, and blinder speed

1. Select A1.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust effect speed.
   • 1 is the slowest.
   • Higher numbers increase speed.
3. Press Enter to adjust color change speed in the submenu.
   • 1 is the slowest color change.
   • Higher numbers increase color change speed.

A2: Auto program with speed and color-speed submenu

1. Select A2.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust speed from slow to fast.
3. Press Enter to adjust the color change speed.

A3: Gobo effect speed

1. Select A3.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust gobo speed.
3. Press Enter to adjust color change speed for the gobo effect.

A4: Derby effect speed

1. Select A4.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust derby speed.
3. Press Enter to adjust color change speed.

A5: Laser effect speed

1. Select A5.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust laser speed.
3. Press Enter to adjust color change speed.

A6: Blinder speed

1. Select A6.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust the blinder speed.
3. Note: There is no color-speed submenu in this mode.

5) Use Sound Modes (S1 through S6)

Sound modes make the light change based on sound picked up by the built-in microphone.

S1: Sound mode with sensitivity control

1. Select S1.
2. Use Up/Down to adjust microphone sensitivity:
   • 1 means the light reacts mainly to louder sounds.
   • Higher sensitivity makes the light react more easily and change quicker.
3. Sound mode S1 includes:
   • Gobo
   • Derby
   • Laser
   • Blinder

Sound mode effect breakdown

• S1: Gobo, derby, laser, and blinder
• S2: Gobo, derby, and laser
• S3: Gobo only
• S4: Derby only
• S5: Laser only
• S6: Blinder or strobe only

6) Turn Remote Mode on or off

Remote mode controls whether the included wireless remote can operate the light.

1. Press Menu until you reach Remote mode.
2. Press Enter.
3. Toggle the setting:
   • Set to On to enable the remote.
   • Set to Off to disable the remote.
4. Press Enter again to save.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

I cannot find a specific mode in the menu

• Press Menu repeatedly to cycle through all available modes.
• Use Up/Down only after you are on the mode you want to adjust.

The light is not responding to a DMX controller

• Make sure the controller is connected to DMX In on the light.
• Make sure the light is set to DMX address mode.
• If you are linking multiple lights, make sure you are connecting DMX Out from one light to DMX In on the next.

The remote is not working

• Make sure Remote mode is set to On in the menu.
• If you want to prevent remote control, set Remote mode to Off and press Enter to save.

Conclusion

The InstaParty 51 menu and buttons let you choose between DMX address mode, multiple auto modes, multiple sound modes, and remote mode. Once you know what each mode does, it becomes quick to set up the light for your event.