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American DJ®  -  www.americandj.com  - Mega Bar PRO™ Instruction Manual Page 8

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LED Display On/Off:

 

To make the display stay ON all of the time 

press the MODE and

 

UP buttons at the same time. To make the dis-

play turn OFF after 20 seconds, press the MODE and DOWN buttons 
at the same time.

Operating Modes:

You can use the Mega Bar PRO™ in either a stand alone mode or a 
master/slave configuration, there are 4 modes to choose from:
•  Programs Mode - Select one of 17 different programs. You can   
  adjust the speed, flash rate, and fade time of 

certain

 programs.

•  Auto Mode - The unit will automatically chase through the different  
  programs.
•  Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
  the built in programs.
•  DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each

  individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 

controller such as

  as the Elation

®

 Show Designer™.

Programs Mode: 

There are 17 programs to choose from.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until“PR.XX” is    
  displayed. When “PR.XX” is displayed you are in Program mode.  

2. Select your desired program in by pressing either the UP or DOWN  
  buttons. There are 17 programs to choose from.  
3. After you have selected your desired program, press the SETUP   
  button to adjust the different features the different programs have  
  to offer. 

Please see the next section for a discription of the fea- 

  tures and adjustments.
FEATURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

•  When “SP.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the speed of the pro- 

  gram. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The speed can be

  adjusted from “SP.01” the slowest, to “SP.99” the fastest. Press the  
  SETUP button when you are finished, to either go to the next fea- 
  ture adjustment or to exit to the Program menu. 

NOTE: This ad-

  justment is only available with Programs 8-16

.

•  When “FS.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the flash speed of the  

  program. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The flash speed 

  can be adjusted from “FS.01” the slowest, to “FS.99” the fastest.  

  Mega Bar PRO™                              Operating Instructions

  Press the SETUP button when you are finished, to either go to the  

  next feature adjustment or to exit to the Program menu. 

NOTE: 

  This adjustment is available with Programs 1-16

.

•  When “FT.XX” is displayed you are adjusting the fade time of the  

  program. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The fade time 

  can be adjusted from “FT.01” the slowest, to “FT.99” the fastest.  
  Press the SETUP button when you are finished, to exit to the Pro-

  gram menu. 

NOTE: This adjustment is only available with Pro- 

  grams 14-16

.

PROGRAMS 13, 14, & 17 -

When running Programs 13, 14, & 17 you can adjust the two colors in 
the color flow.
1. When either Programs 13, 14, or 17 is displayed, press the SETUP  
  button.
2. One of 7 colors will be displayed (R, RG, G, GB, B, RB). Press the  
   UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the color selections. When   
   you have found your desired color press the SETUP button to se-
   lect the other half of your color flow.  
3. Once you have found your second color press the SETUP button to  
   run your color flow.

Auto Mode: 

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “AUTO” is    

   displayed. You are now in AUTO mode.
2.  You can press the SETUP button to enter into the AUTO parameter  
    adjustment menu. You can now adjust the running speed of AUTO  
     mode. 

Sound Active Mode:

In  this  mode  the  Mega  Bar  PRO™  will  react  to  sound,  and  chase 
through the different colors.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SU.XX” is dis-  

   played

.

 The fixture will now change color via sound.

2. You can press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensi 
  tivity level.

 The flash rate can be adjusted from “SU.00” the least  

  sensitive, to “SU.31” the most sensitive. 

  Mega Bar PRO™                              Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for Mega Bar PRO

Page 1: ...is a DMX intelligent LED color bar This wash can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configura tion The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller This wash has five oper...

Page 2: ...ding amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spill...

Page 3: ...dj com Mega Bar PRO Instruction Manual Page 5 Mega Bar PRO Set Up American DJ www americandj com Mega Bar PRO Instruction Manual Page 6 Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when mak...

Page 4: ...the Program menu NOTE This ad justment is only available with Programs 8 16 When FS XX is displayed you are adjusting the flash speed of the program Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust The flash spee...

Page 5: ...can only be done with 20 fixtures After 20 you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures 2 You will also have to link the power cords to each other as you...

Page 6: ...00 6 BLUE LED S 4 5 6 1 255 0 100 7 RED LED S 7 8 9 1 255 0 100 8 GREEN LED S 7 8 9 1 255 0 100 9 BLUE LED S 7 8 9 1 255 0 100 10 STROBE 1 255 SLOW FAST 11 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Mega Bar PRO 11 Ch...

Page 7: ...100 26 GREEN LED 9 1 255 0 100 27 BLUE LED 9 1 255 0 100 28 STROBE 1 255 SLOW FAST 29 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Channel Value Function 1 RED LED 1 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN LED 1 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE LED 1 1...

Page 8: ...R MIXING 160 191 3 COLOR CHANGING 192 223 7 COLOR CHANGING 224 255 SOUND ACTIVE Mega Bar PRO 6 Channels DMX Values and Functions Channel Value Function 1 MACROS PROGRAMS 0 14 OFF 15 28 RED 29 42 YELLO...

Page 9: ...r PRO 7 Channels DMX Values and Functions Channel Value Function 1 RED LED 1 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN LED 1 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE LED 1 1 255 0 100 4 RED LED 2 1 255 0 100 5 GREEN LED 2 1 255 0 100 6 BLUE LED...

Page 10: ...sounds will not activate the unit If problems are not resolved Contact American DJ for service 1 800 322 6337 First unplug the power The fuse holder is located next to the power cord Using a flat head...

Page 11: ...sponsibility of Ameri can DJ Inc under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American DJ All products covered by...

Page 12: ...8 H mm Colors RGB Color Mixing DMX Channels 2 3 4 6 7 11 27 or 29 DMX Channels Warranty 3 Year 1095 days Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subj...

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