OWNER’S MANUAL
BEST PAR 50RECHARGEABLE PAR CAN WASH LIGHT w/VVIRELESS DMX+RGBWA+UV
Who reads manuals?Instead, go to vimeo.com/376442497or scan the QR code and watch a short video, which shows you how to set this item up and how to use it.Thank you for purchasing the Rockville Best Par 50 Rechargeable Par Can Wash Light w/VVireless DMX+RGBWA+UV. Please read the owner’s manual carefully for proper use of your Best Par 50. Should you need assistance, please call our technical helpline at 1-646-758-0144, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Includes
- Best Par 50
- Remote control
- Power cord
- Owner’s manual
- Warranty
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WE RECOMMEND TAKING THE UNITTO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR ANY REPAIRS.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, never open the unit. There are no user-serviceable parts, refer service to an authorized Rockville service center.
- Avoid looking directly into the lights.
- Do not expose this unit to any kind of moisture.
- The product’s housing may become hot during operation. Do not touch.
- Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.
- Do not attempt to break off or remove the ground prong. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
- Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack.
- Do not operate this unit if it is damaged.
- This unit is intended for indoor use only.
- During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit from the power source.
- Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter.
- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the point of exit from the unit.
- To avoid unnecessary wear and to improve the unit’s lifespan, unplug the unit when not in use for extended periods of time.
- When choosing a location for your device, make sure to avoid impact, vibration, dust, hot and cold temperatures, and dampness. Furthermore, no powerful transformers or motors must be used close to the device.
- The effect light must only be operated at a maximum ambient temperature of 104° Fahrenheit (40 °C).
- Never cover the device. Make sure when mounting with other equipment that there is sufficient ventilation. Maintain a sufficient distance to other devices and walls. Never install the effect lightly in direct proximity of heat Do not point any strong spotlights or light sources towards the device. This may cause overheating.
- Do not drill or screw additional screws into the casing in order to fasten the device.
- The device must be mounted out of normal reach.
- Illuminated objects must be at least 0.5 m away from the device’s light emission source. Easily flammable materials such as decorative fabrics must also have a distance of at least 0.5 m to the device. Otherwise, such objects may catch fire!
- When mounting the product, make sure that the power cord is neither jammed nor damaged by sharp edges.
- During installation or service work, the area below the place of installation must be cordoned off.
- The installation surface or mounting fixture needs to be designed in a way that it can take 10 times its load capacity for at least 1 hour without permanent damaging deformation.
- It is also essential that the device is secured by means of a second safety restraint that is independent of the actual mounting supports when installing it in an elevated position. No part of the installation must fall down if the main suspension system fails.
- Observe all relevant regulations of your country when installing the device.
- Please keep the lenses out of direct sunlight as it can cause heat build-up which will cause serious damage to the unit.
Functions
| 1. LED screen2. Wireless DMX frequency set button and LED indicator3. Battery level LED indicators4. Controls: Menu – Press repeatedly to see mode options Up – Scroll up through settingsDown – Scroll down through settingsEnter – Enter submenu | 5. Kickstand6. DMX in/DMX out7. Power in8. Power on/off9. Mounting bracket hole |
Remote
- Dimming/Speed/Up-Down: Adjusts the brightness of the fixture when manually adjusting In Auto Mode, the buttons are used to adjust the speed of the selected program. In color mixing mode, they serve as up and down buttons.
- On/Off buttons
- Red, Green, Blue, and White LED buttons
- 0: press to access 32 static colors. Once active, use the Dimming up and dimming down keys to scroll through colors.
- (a) Amber and (b) UV buttons
- Auto: Activate/deactivate auto color-switching mode
- Strobe: Activate/deactivate strobe mode
- Fade: Activate/deactivate auto fade mode
- Color select (1 — 9): use these buttons to select a specific static color.
- Sound: Activate/deactivate sound mode
Charging
To charge the BEST PAR 50 plug the charger into any 110v wall socket, plug the other end to the unit’s charging port, and turn off the power. Charge the battery for at least four hours to attain a full charge and extend its lifespan. After a full charge, the battery can last 3 hours will all LEDs on or up to 11 hours with one color on. Results will vary based on LED brightness. PLEASE NOTE: The fixture must be charged for 6 – 7 hours when charging for the first time.
Operation
Use the MENU button to enter the settings menu. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired setting and set their values. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll quickly through the menu options. Press the ENTER button to save your selection. Press MENU to exit.
| DisplayMode | Value | Description |
| 4001 | d001 – 8255 | 10 Channel mode |
| ROD I | ROO I – R255 | 6 Channel mode |
| X001 | L-oF – L-on | Master/Slave: L-of = Slave on, L-on = Slave off |
| C001 | Static color mode | |
| Cal | Red | |
| Co0 2 | Green | |
| Co 0 3 | Blue | |
| CoOLI | White | |
| Co05 | Yellow | |
| Co06 | Purple | |
| Cool | Red + Green | |
| Co0 8 | Green + Blue | |
| Co0 9 | Red + Blue | |
| Co 10 | Red + White | |
| Co 1 I | Green + Yellow | |
| Co 12 | Red + White + Purple | |
| Co. l3 | Green + White + Yellow | |
| Co 14 | Blue + Yellow | |
| Co 15 | Green + Purple | |
| Co 16 | White + Yellow | |
| Co 11 | White + Purple | |
| Co | Yellow + Purple | |
| Co 19 | White + Yellow + Purple | |
| Co 20 | Green + Blue + Yellow | |
| Ca I | Red + Green + White + Purple | |
| Co22 | Blue + White + Yellow + Purple | |
| Co23 | Red + Purple | |
| CO211 | Green + Purple |
| DisplayMode | Value | Description |
| CoO I | Static color mode | |
| Co25 | Blue + Purple | |
| CO26 | Green + White + Yellow | |
| Co21 | Red + White + Yellow | |
| CO213 | Green + Blue + Yellow | |
| Co29 | Red + White + Yellow | |
| C090 | Blue + Yellow | |
| Co31 | Green + White | |
| Co3I | Green + White | |
| (COI | 0001 – 0099 | Color Jump |
| CP01 | CP01 – CP99 | Gradient |
| dE01 | dE01 – dE99 | Pulse |
| 5501 | 5501 – 5599 | Strobe setting |
| BEBE | Sound control mode | |
| r255 | r000 – r266 | Red |
| G255 | G000 – G255 | Green |
| b255 | 6000 – b255 | Blue |
| w2S5 | w000 – WM | White |
| 9255 | 9000 – 9255 | Amber |
| P255 | P000 – P255 | Purple |
Setting Wireless Frequency GroupsThe BEST PAR 50 features seven individual 2.4ghz groups so you can organize your fixtures. Each group is represented by a color. Use the wireless frequency set button to select any one of the seven available group colors. Make sure all the other fixtures within that group are set to the same group color.Master/Slave Mode
- Connect to a power source and turn on all fixtures.
- Connect all fixtures wirelessly or via the DMX IN/DMX OUT ports. If connecting wirelessly, make sure that all fixtures are set to the same frequency group. See the “Setting Wireless Frequency Groups” section above.
- Set all fixtures to DMX mode A001 (6CH) or D001 (10CH) on the panel display.
- Set one fixture to be the master; 8001: Lon. Set all other fixtures to slave mode, 8001: L-of.
DMX ModeThe BEST PAR 50 can be controlled via any DMX Controller. You can either link the picture to your DMX Controller with a DMX cable or utilize the Wireless DMX function if your Controller is capable. From your DMX controller, you can change the color, control different modes, create scenes, and program chases. You can also daisy chain multiple units of BEST PAR 50 together via DMX Cables or Wireless DMX. The Fixture uses either 6 or 10 channels depending on what DMX mode you are in.DMX ChannelsTo set the DMX starting channel address press the MENU button until you see d001 (10 channel mode) or A001 (6 channel mode). Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired setting. Press the ENTER button to save your selection.DMX Termination (Optional)The last fixture of a DMX chain has to be “terminated”. This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals. To terminate the last fixture solder a Y4 Watt, 120 Ohm resistor across the DATA – and DATA + wires. The connections are illustrated below. If you are only connecting a few fixtures which are close together and use a short run to the controller, you may be able to operate without a terminator. Please see the diagram below.DMX Termination Diagram
DMX Controller FunctionWhen using a DMX controller, use the chart below to reference each channel’s function.6 Channel Mode
| Ch. | Function | Value | Description |
| 1 | Red Dimmer | 0 – 255 | Adjust individual LED brightness |
| 2 | Green Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 3 | Blue Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 4 | White Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 5 | Amber Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 6 | Purple Dimmer | 0 – 255 |
10 Channel Mode
| Ch. | Function | Value | Description |
| 1 | Master Dimmer | 0 – 255 | Adjust individual LED brightness |
| 2 | Red Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 3 | Green Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 4 | Blue Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 5 | White Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 6 | Amber Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 7 | Purple Dimmer | 0 – 255 | |
| 8 | Strobe | 0 – 255 | Adjust strobe speed |
| 9 | Close | 0 – 50 | No function |
| Color Jump | 51 – 100 | Functions | |
| Gradient | 101 -150 | ||
| Pulse change | 151 – 200 | ||
| Sound control | 201 – 255 | ||
| 10 | •••• | •••• | Adjust function speed |
Installation
Truss InstallationTo hang the fixture from a truss, use the included mounting clamps and brackets. There is a mounting hole located on the bottom of the fixture. Secure the mounting clamp and bracket to these mounting holes as shown in figures A and B.
Floor Installation
- The Rockville BEST PAR 50 features a kickstand for easy floor installation (fig. A).
- Pull the kickstand out (fig. B) and set it to the desired angle.
- Pull the locking tab and set it into the corresponding slot (fig. C).
- Once the kickstand is locked in place, flip the stand onto its bottom (fig. D).
Features and Specifications
- 100% true wireless! Built-in 2.4ghz Wireless DMX 512 receiver allows you to link multiple lights together without wires
- Built-in rechargeable battery allows you to use the lights without plugging them in making your setup 100% wireless
- Light source: 4 LEDs/6 Watts each LED
- Each LED is a 6-in-1 RGBWA+UV (RED, GREEN, BLUE, WHITE, AMBER + ULTRAVIOLET)
- DMX control: 6 or 10 channels
- DMX input and output (3 pins)
- 50,000 hours life expectancy
- IRC wireless remote control included
- Super bright: 6500 lux elm (way brighter than others on the market)
- 4-digit digital LED display for navigating menus and modes
- Can be operated through Remote control, DMX controller, built-in programs, and sound-activated mode
- Easy color mixing
- LED angle: 40°
- Built-in 4400 mAh lithium battery
- LED battery indicator so you can see how much battery life is remaining at all times
- Single color run time: Red – 15 hours, Green – 13 hours
- Double color run time: 9 hours
- All colors run time: 3 hours (without UV you will get 4.5 hours)
- Recharge time: 6 hours
- The battery will still perform optimally even after hundreds of charging cycles
- Battery overcharge protection
- Power supply: AC110V/220V – 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: 30w
- Automatic modes: color change, strobe, dimmer, gradual color change, jump change, sound-activated
- Flicker-free lights
- Colors: 16.7 million colors
- 1-year warranty
- Black housing
- Create customized colors
- Field replaceable batteries
- 110/220 switchable for use in any country
- Unit Dimensions: 7.68″ x 7.68– x 6.89″
- Unit Weight: 4.6 Lbs
Troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
| No power | 1. Make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the ON position.2. Make sure the power cord is not damaged. |
| No power (battery mode) | 1. Make sure the unit is fully charged the power switch is in the ON position.2. Charge the battery for at least 4 hours. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position. |
| No fixture DMX response | 1. Make sure that the starting address at the fixture is correct and all other fixtures are set to the same address.2. Make sure the DMX channel setting is the same for all fixtures.3. Make sure you are using the correct faders on the controller.4. Make sure you are using the correct fixture template and assign controller faders accordingly.5. Change the signal polarity at the controller.6. Check your DMX cables to ensure they are not damaged.7. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be “hot”). Also, check that all cables are connected |
| to the right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected. | |
| No fixture DMX response(wireless mode) | 1. Check all the steps listed in the “No fixture DMX response” section above.2. Make sure you’ve followed all the steps in the “Setting Wireless Frequency Groups” section of this manual.3. Make sure there are no obstructions between the master unit and the slave fixtures.4. Make sure the Master/Slave settings (R001) are correct. See pages 4 and 5. |
| The unit does not respond tosound | 1. Quiet or high-pitched sounds will not activate the unit.2. Make sure that the Sound control mode is turned on. |
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONResponsible party name: RockvilleAddress: 600 Bayview Ave.Entrance AInwood, NY 11096Hereby declares that the product BEST PAR 50 complies with FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inducing interference that may cause undesired operation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the knits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to redo or television reception, which can be determined by tiring the &pigment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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