INSTA PARTY 51: How To Use Your Remote

Introduction

This article explains how to use the included wireless remote with your InstaParty 51. You will learn what each section of the remote does, how to turn effects on and off, how to choose colors, how to enable strobe, and how to use auto and sound modes.

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

Requirements

• Rockville InstaParty 51 light
• Included wireless remote
• Power cable and a wall outlet (the light must be plugged in)

Important note: The remote On and Off buttons do not fully remove power from the light. To fully turn the light off, unplug it.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1) Understand the main sections of the remote

The remote is organized into sections that control different parts of the light.

Power (On/Off)

• On and Off buttons are located at the top of the remote.
• These control the light output, not the actual power to the unit.

Brightness

• The brightness buttons adjust the overall brightness of the light output.

Effects

The effects section lets you control different effects on the light, including:

• Derby
• Gobo
• Laser
• Blinder
• All effects
• Derby + gobo
• Derby + laser

2) Recommended way to adjust an effect

To adjust effects more predictably, follow this order each time.

1. Press Off to make sure the light is not currently outputting an effect.
2. Select the effect you want to adjust (example: Laser).
3. Select a color (example: Red).
4. The selected effect will begin using the chosen color.
5. To change the color, select a different color (example: press Green).
6. If you want to adjust a different effect, press Off again, then repeat the steps with a new effect.

Example workflow:

1. Press Off
2. Press Laser
3. Press Red
4. Optional: press Green to change color
5. Press Off
6. Press Gobo
7. Press Blue

3) Choose colors (standard buttons and color wheel)

You can select colors in two ways:

• Use the color buttons in the middle of the remote.
• Use the Color Wheel button:
  1. Press Color Wheel.
  2. Use the remote’s Up and Down buttons to cycle through the available color options.

4) Turn on strobe and adjust strobe speed

1. Press Strobe to put the currently selected effect into strobe mode.
2. Use the strobe speed buttons to adjust how fast the strobe flashes.

5) Use Auto Mode and adjust Auto speed

1. Use the Auto Mode section to set the light to an auto mode.
2. Use the speed buttons in that section to adjust the auto mode speed.

6) Use Sound Mode and adjust motor speed

1. Press the Sound Mode button to set the light into sound mode (the light will react to sound).
2. Use the motor speed buttons to adjust the motor speed while in sound mode.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

The light will not turn completely off using the remote

This is normal. The remote On/Off controls the light output, not the unit’s power. Unplug the light to fully turn it off.

An effect is not changing the way I expect

• Press Off first, then reselect the effect, then choose a color.
• If switching between effects, press Off between selections to reset before choosing the next effect.

I cannot find the exact color I want

• Try the color buttons in the middle first.
• If you need more options, press Color Wheel and use Up/Down to cycle through colors.

Conclusion

The InstaParty 51 remote gives you quick control over light output, brightness, effects, colors, strobe, auto modes, and sound mode. For the smoothest results, press Off first, choose an effect, then choose a color.