American DJ Mega Bar 50RGB

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User Instructions

American DJ®

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles Ca. 90040

www.americandj.com

Mega Bar 50RGB™ Introduction

©American DJ® - www.americandj.com - Mega Bar 50RGB™ Instruction Manual Page 2

Rev. 12/09

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega Bar 50RGB™ by

American DJ®. Every Mega Bar 50RGB™ has been thoroughly tested

and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check

the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during ship-

ping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your x-

ture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate

the unit has arrived intact. In the case damage has been found or parts

are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for

further instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst

contacting customer support.

Introduction: The Mega Bar 50RGB™ is part of American DJ’s con-

tinuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures.

The Mega Bar 50RGB™ is a DMX intelligent LED color wash. This

wash can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/

Slave conguration. The unit can also be controlled via DMX control-

ler. This unit has seven operating modes: Color mode, Color Change

mode, Color Fade mode, Auto mode, Sound Active mode, RGB mode

and DMX control mode.

Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-

port line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you

encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may

also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or

suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: (800) 322-6337

Fax: (323) 582-2941

E-mail: support@americandj.com

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not

attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures war-

ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact

American DJ®.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

American DJ®

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Summary

Mega Bar 50 RGB Introduction and Overview

Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect shipping carton and fixture for damage and missing accessories upon arrival.

Product Overview

Describes the Mega Bar 50RGB as an intelligent LED color wash with 7 operating modes.

Customer Support and Contact

Provides contact details and operating hours for American DJ customer support.

Important Safety Warnings

Key warnings regarding moisture exposure and user-serviceable parts.

General Instructions, Features, Warranty, and Cleaning

General Operating Instructions

Read instructions for basic operations and safety information.

Key Product Features

Lists multi-colors, 7 operating modes, DMX-512 protocol, and channel modes.

Warranty Registration

Details on validating purchase and warranty online or via mail.

Cleaning Procedure

Instructions for cleaning the unit to maintain optimal light output.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines to prevent electrical shock, fire, and damage.

Setup and DMX Connectivity

Power Supply

Unit has auto-sensing voltage; use only the included IEC power cable.

DMX-512 Protocol

Explains DMX as a universal protocol for intelligent fixtures and controllers.

DMX Linking and Data Cables

How to link fixtures and requirements for DMX data cables.

XLR Connector Wiring and Termination

Wiring instructions for 3-pin XLR DMX connectors and line termination.

5-Pin XLR DMX Connector Conversion

Details on converting 5-pin XLR DMX connectors to 3-pin.

Operating Modes

LED Display Control

How to turn the LED display ON or OFF.

Stand Alone Modes

Details for Color, Color Change, Color Fade, Auto, and Sound-Active modes.

RGB Mode

How to control the intensity of red, green, and blue colors.

DMX Control Mode

Instructions for operating the fixture using a DMX controller.

Master-Slave Operation

Master-Slave Connections and Settings

How to link units for Master-Slave operation and set the Slave mode.

DMX Channel Functions

1 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 1-channel mode.

2 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 2-channel mode.

3 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 3-channel mode.

4 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 4-channel mode.

5 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 5-channel mode.

6 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 6-channel mode.

7 Channel Mode

DMX values and functions for the 7-channel mode.

Troubleshooting and Fuse Replacement

Fuse Replacement

Instructions for replacing the fuse in the unit.

Unit Not Responding to DMX

Troubleshooting steps for DMX connectivity issues.

Unit Not Responding to Sound

Notes on why the unit might not react to sound input.

Photometric Charts

Blue Photometric Chart

Beam spread and lux levels for blue light output.

Green Photometric Chart

Beam spread and lux levels for green light output.

Red Photometric Chart

Beam spread and lux levels for red light output.

Manufacturers Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details American DJ's limited warranty policy and coverage.

Warranty Periods

Specific warranty durations for different product categories.

Specifications

Model and Technical Specs

Lists model, voltage, LEDs, power draw, beam angle, fuse, weight, dimensions, and warranty.

Auto Sensing Voltage

Explanation of the fixture's electronic ballast auto-sensing voltage capability.