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Rockville Rockforce 192 User Manual

Rockville Rockforce 192
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ROCKVILLE
ROCKFORCE 192
192-CHANNEL LIGHT/FOG
DMX LIGHTING CONTROLLER
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Rockville Rockforce 192 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRockville
ModelRockforce 192
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions

Advises against opening the unit, exposure to moisture, and ensures proper ventilation and stable placement.

Functions: Front Panel

Fixture (Scanner) Selectors

Used to select one or more of the 12 fixtures, each representing 16 DMX channels.

Active Page Indicators

Shows which page (A or B) is active for channel selection.

Scene Selectors

Buttons to select a scene within the scene bank for programming or playback.

Page Select A/B

Switches between Page A (channels 1-8) and Page B (channels 9-18).

LED Display

Displays active scene/bank, chase/step numbers, and fader levels.

Chase Selectors

Buttons to select a chase for programming or playback.

Bank Buttons

Selects a scene bank (01-30) and used for chase programming.

Program Button

Enters/exits programming mode; holds for 3 seconds.

ADD Button

Records chase steps or scene settings in program mode.

AUTO/DEL Button

Activates Auto-Run or deletes scenes/chases in program mode.

MUSIC/BANK Copy Button

Activates Music Auto-Run or copies scene banks.

TAPSYSNC/DISPLAY Button

Controls chase/scene speed or switches display modes.

BLACKOUT Button

Toggles blackout mode, disabling all DMX channel output.

Fade Time Fader

Adjusts the fade time for scenes and chases.

Speed Fader

Adjusts the speed of auto-triggered scenes or chases.

Channel Faders

Adjust the output level of the corresponding DMX channel.

Rear Panel

Power Switch

Turns the unit on/off and aids in erasing scenes/chases.

DMX OUT Port

Outputs the main control signal to fixtures and DMX devices.

DC Input Connector

Port for connecting the external power supply (DC 9V-12V).

Fixture Channel Assignments

Channel Allocation for Fixtures

Details how each fixture is assigned a 16-channel block of DMX addresses.

Fixture Functions

Understanding Fixture Functions

Explains the need to know channel assignments for fixture functions like pan, tilt, color.

DMX Connections

DMX Connectivity and Daisy-Chaining

Covers DMX-512 channels, starting addresses, and daisy-chain wiring.

DMX Connector Pin Assignments

DMX Cable Connector Types

Describes 3-pin and 5-pin XLR DMX cables and connector types.

DMX Termination

Proper DMX Chain Termination

Explains the necessity of a 120 Ohm resistor to terminate the last fixture in a DMX chain.

Operating Fixtures Manually

Manual Fixture Control

Details how to select fixtures and use channel faders for manual control.

Programming Scenes

Scene Programming Overview

Introduces 30 scene banks, each with 8 programmable scenes.

Recording a Scene

Step-by-step guide to recording a scene by setting fixture levels and saving.

Editing a Scene

Instructions for modifying existing scenes by adjusting fixture levels.

Copying Fixture Settings

Method to copy settings from one fixture to another during scene programming.

Copying a Scene

Process for copying a scene to another location within the same or different bank.

Copying a Bank of Scenes

Procedure to duplicate an entire bank of scenes to another bank.

Deleting a Scene

How to remove a specific scene by setting its output to zero.

Deleting All Scenes in a Bank

Procedure to delete all scenes contained within a selected bank.

Clearing All Scenes

Method to erase all scenes from all banks simultaneously.

Programming Chases

Recording a Chase

Steps to record a chase by sequencing scenes and setting steps.

Copying a Scene Bank to a Chase

How to transfer the content of a scene bank into a chase.

Inserting a Step into a Chase

Process for adding a new step to an existing chase at a specific position.

Deleting a Step in a Chase

Instructions for removing a specific step from a chase.

Deleting a Complete Chase

Procedure to remove an entire programmed chase.

Clearing All Chases

Method to erase all steps from all programmed chases.

Operating Scenes

Activating a Scene Manually

Steps to manually select and activate a specific scene.

Running a Bank of Scenes Automatically

How to set a bank of scenes to cycle automatically with speed and fade control.

Running Scenes Automatically with Music Sync

Enables scenes to run automatically synchronized to music via the built-in microphone.

Operating Chases

Manual Chase Operation

How to manually step through a chase, typically used during programming.

Running a Chase Automatically

Setting chases to run continuously with adjustable speed and fade time.

Chase Music Auto-Run

Synchronizes chases to music using the built-in microphone.

Features and Specifications

Key Features and Technical Specifications

Lists the controller's capabilities, including DMX channels, banks, chases, and physical details.

Glossary of Common Terms

Understanding Technical Terms

Defines key terms related to DMX lighting control, fixtures, scenes, and chases.

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