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DMX MENU: 

NotE:  Whenever  a  DMX  signal  is  received,  i.e.,  a  XLR  cable  is 
connected, the fixture will automatically go to the DMX Address 
Setting.

Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to cre-
ate  their  own  programs  tailored  to  their  own  individual  needs.  This 
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights.
1.  This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s 
 

traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the 

 

Elation

®

 Show Designer™ or the Elation

®

 DMX Operator.™

2.  To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
 

connections to any standard DMX controller. Set your desired   

 

DMX address following the directions on page 8, and the set-up  

 

specifications that come with your DMX controller. 

NotE:

 

Regarding  7,  10,  16,  and  28  DMX  Channel  Modes:

  The 

macro/program  channel  will  overide  all  RGB  channels.  When  the 
macro/program channel is being used the macro speed channel will 
control  the  speed.  You  can  also  set  the  macro/program  to  sound 
active  by  setting  the  values  of  the  macro  speed  channel  between 
243-255. To use the color fade, the macro/program channel must be 
completely off. Please see the diagram on page 13 very help. 

24 DMX Channel Mode does not a have macro/program, strobe, 
or a master dimmer channel.

  Mega Pixel Arch                               Operating Instructions

©

American DJ Supply

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Mega Pixel Arch Instruction Manual Page 12

©

American DJ Supply

®

  -  www.americandj.com  - Mega Pixel Arch Instruction Manual Page 11

  Mega Pixel Arch                                             System Menu

2.  Either  “

ON

”  or  “

OFF

 

will  now  be  displayed.  Press  the  UP  or 

DOWN buttons to select one or the other.  

3. Press ENTER to confirm, or press the MENU button 

to return to 

the main menu

.

dISP

 - This will “flip” the LED display 

1. Tap the MENU button until “d

ISP

” is displayed, press ENTER.

2. Either “

dISP

” (display normal) or “

dSIP

” (display inversion) will 

now be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select one 
or the other.  

3. Press ENTER to confirm, or press the MENU button 

to return to 

the main menu

FHrS

 - With this function you can display the running time 

of the fixture.

1. Tap the MENU button until “

FHrS

” is displayed, press ENTER.

2. The display shows the running time of the unit. Press MENU 
to exit.

VEr

 - This will display the software version

1. Tap the MENU button until “

VEr

” is displayed. Press the ENTER 

button and the software vesion will be displayed. 
2. Press the MENU button to leave this function.

  Mega Pixel Arch                        Powr Cord Daisy Chaining

With  this  feature  you  can  connect  the  fixtures  to  one  another 
using the IEC input and output sockets. the quantity that can be 
connected is 19 fixtures maximum. After 19 fixtures you will need 
to use a new power outlet. They must be the same fixtures. DO 
NOT mix fixtures.

Summary of Contents for Mega Pixel Arch

Page 1: ... The Mega Pixel Arch is a DMX intelligent LED display fixture This fixture is a great piece for retail stores displays mood architectural interior and exterior decoration and clubs This unit can be used as a stand alone or in a Master Slave configuration The unit can also be controlled via DMX controller Customer Support American DJ provides a toll free customer sup port line to provide set up hel...

Page 2: ... s main power Always mount this unit in 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 they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 14 for cleaning details Heat The appliance should be sit...

Page 3: ... DJ www americandj com Mega Pixel Arch Instruction Manual Page 5 Mega Pixel Arch Set Up American DJ Supply www americandj com Mega Pixel Arch Instruction Manual Page 6 Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come ...

Page 4: ...ess ENTER Either MAST 1 SL 1 SL 2 SL 3 or SL 4 will be displayed On Board System Menu The Mega Pixel Arch comes with an easy to navigate system menu This next section will detail the functions of each command in the system menu Please read the next section thoroughly To access the main menu press the MENU button Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until you reach function you wish to change When you reach ...

Page 5: ...X representing a number between 1 9 or Manu Manual will be displayed Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select either a static color or manual mode If you select a static color press and hold the MENU button for at least three seconds to confirm Manu Manual Make your own color by mixing and adjusting the red blue and green manually Select Manu press ENTER red is first adjust red between 1 255 press E...

Page 6: ...master dimmer channel Mega Pixel Arch Operating Instructions American DJ Supply www americandj com Mega Pixel Arch Instruction Manual Page 12 American DJ Supply www americandj com Mega Pixel Arch Instruction Manual Page 11 Mega Pixel Arch System Menu 2 Either ON or OFF will now be displayed Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select one or the other 3 Press ENTER to confirm or press the MENU button to...

Page 7: ... strobe in white 2 Synchronous strobe in rainbow 3 Synchronous sound in white 4 Synchronous sound in rainbow Select 9 Colors 1 White 2 Red 3 Green 4 Orange 5 Purple 6 Yellow 7 Cyan 8 Magenta 9 Blue Select 9 Show modes 1 Show 1 2 Show 2 3 Show 3 4 Show 4 5 Show 5 6 Show 6 7 Show 7 8 Show 8 9 Auto fade Setting speed 1 Slow speed 2 Middle speed 3 Fast speed Mode Sound LED OFF Latch LED on Chase LED b...

Page 8: ...ng the internal and exter nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions Unit not responding to DMX 1 Check that the DMX cables are con...

Page 9: ...nsibility 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 this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American DJ Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without...

Page 10: ...position Warranty 3 Year 1095 days Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice American DJ Supply American DJ World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkr...

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