Mega GO Bar 50
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1. 79 PROGRAM 9 80 87 PROGRAM 10 88 95 PROGRAM 11 When using Channel 6 values 8 135 Channel 5 will control the speed of the programs When using Channel 6 values 136 255 Channel 5 will control the sound sensitivity Sound sen sitivity control will start working after Channel 5 is past the DMX value of 31 96 103 104 111 112419 120 127 128 135 PROGRAM 12 PROGRAM 13 PROGRAM 14 PROGRAM 15 PROGRAM 16 136 143 144 151 SOUND MODE 1 SOUND MODE 2 152 159 SOUND MODE 3 160 167 SOUND MODE 4 American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 21 American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 22 Mega GO Bar 50 Battery Status amp Charging Battery Status This function is used to check the life status of the battery Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until bXXX is displayed XXX represents an number between 000 and 100 The number that is displayed is the remaining battery life If b is displayed it means the battery is dead or you are running the unit on AC power Please do not let the battery fully die this severly shortens the life of the battery Example f b050 is displayed the battery is at half life If b025 is displayed the battery is at 25 life NOTE When the battery is charging or if the battery life is below 30 the digital display will flicker Battery Recharge To recharge the batter2. LED RC Please see the next page for ADJ LED RC controls and functions 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX is dis played XX represents either on or OFF 2 Press the SET UP button until IrXX is displayed XX represents either on or oF 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote func tion On or deactivate it Off Battery Life This menu is used to check display the battery life 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until bXXX is dis played XXX represents a number between 0 100 The number American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 13 Mega GO Bar 50 Operating Instructions that is displayed is the remaining battery life If b is displayed it means either the battery is dead or your running the unit on AC power UCERO TE Master Slave Configuration Master Slave Configuration This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master Slave mode In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built in programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however only one unit can be pro grammed to act as the Master Master Slave Connections and Settings 1 Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit Use standard XLR data cables to link your units together R
3. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 5 After you have adjusted the RGB colors to make your desired color you can then activate strobing by pressing the SET UP but ton to enter the Flash strobe mode 6 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash DMX Mode Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights The Mega GO Bar 50 has 7 DMX modes 1 Channel mode 2 Channel mode 3 Channel mode 4 Channel mode 5 Channel mode 6 Channel mode and a 7 Channel mode See pages 18 22 for each modes DMX traits 1 This function will allow you to control each individual fixture s traits with a standard DMX 512 controller 2 Torun your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until A XXX is displayed XXX represents the current displayed ad dress Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX address then press the SETUP button to select your DMX Channel mode 3 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel modes The Channel modes are listed below To run the 1 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 01 is displayed This is the 1 Channel DMX Mode To run the 2 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 02 is displayed This is t
4. set on the back panel of the Mega GO Bar 50 Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connec tor for data input and data output Figure 1 We recommend Accu Cable DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all pro lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female S XLR connector on either end of the cable Also Figure 1 remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 8 Mega GO Bar 50 Set Up 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 in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior COMMON DMX512 OUT DMX512 IN 3 PIN XLR DMX 3 PIN XLR XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket 1 e 2 OO Figure 3 Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the l
5. 50 ler 8 15 16 23 24 31 32 39 40 47 48 55 56 63 64 71 72 79 80 87 88 95 96 103 104 111 112 119 120 127 128 135 136 143 144 151 152 159 160 167 168 175 176 183 184 191 192 199 200 207 208 215 216 223 224 231 232 239 240 247 248 255 1 Channel COLOR MACROS BASTARD AMBER MEDIUM AMBER PALE AMBER GOLD GALLO GOLD GOLDEN AMBER LIGHT RED MEDIUM RED MEDIUM PINK BROADWAY PINK FOLLIES PINK LIGHT LAVENDER SPECIAL LAVENDER LAVENDER INDIGO HEMSLEY BLUE TIPTON BLUE LIGHT STEEL BLUE LIGHT SKY BLUE SKY BLUE BRILLIANT BLUE LIGHT GREEN BLUE BRIGHT BLUE PRIMARY BLUE CONGO BLUE PALE YELLOW GREEN MOSS GREEN PRIMARY GREEN DOUBLE CTB FULL CTB HALF CTB DARK BLUE WHITE American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 18 DMX Values amp Functions E Value Function Mega GO Bar 50 2 Channel DMX Values amp Functions UCERO N Z TE 5 Channel DMX Values amp Functions RED 0 100 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors 1 255 DIMMER 0 100 UCPERCI ONET 3 Channel DMX Values amp Functions 1 0 100 0 100 a ee a 1 255 0 100 0 100 See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors BLUE Channels 1 2 and 3 will not work when Channel 5 is being 0 100 used Mega GO Bar 50 6 Channel DMX Values amp Functions Channel Value 1 255 0 100 RED 0 100 UCPERCIOR ETRE 4 Chan
6. 7 12 User Instructions Mega GO Bar 50 Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Mega GO Bar 50 by Ameri can DJe Every Mega GO Bar 50 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the ship ping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture 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 miss ing please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contact ing customer support Introduction The American DJ Mega GO Bar 50 is a rechargeable lithium battery powered DMX intelligent LED bar fixture This unit give you the freedom to set up your fixture where ever you wish without the restrictions of power The built in battery will keep charge for up to 8 hours full on from a full single charge This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configuration This wash has five operating modes Sound Active mode Auto mode RGB mode Static Color mode and DMX control mode Customer Support American DJ provides a customer support 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 Amer
7. a way that no short circuit will occur which may cause smoke or fire 3 3 Do No Disassemble the Batteries 1 Never disassemble the batteries Doing this may cause a internal short circuit in the battery which may lead to harmful fumes fire explosion or other prob lems 2 Electrolyte Gel is harmful Electrolyte Gel should not leak from the LIR battery Should the electrolyte gel come into contact with the skin or eyes flush the American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 5 WN C XeF CTO f 1amLt Battery Precautions area of contact immediately with fresh water and seek medical attention immediately 3 4 Do Not Expose the Battery to Heat or Fire Never incinerate or dispose of the batteries in fire This may cause an explosion which would be very dangerous 3 5 Do Not Expose the Battery to water or liquids Never soak drop the batteries in liquids such as water seawa ter drinks such as soft drinks juices coffee or other 3 6 Battery Replacement For battery replacement please contact American DJ customer support 800 322 6337 3 7 Do Not use a damaged Battery The battery could be damaged during shipping caused by shock Should the battery be found damaged including dam ages to the plastic casing of the battery deformation of the battery package smelling of an electrolyte or leakage of the electrolyte gel or other DO NOT use the battery A battery with a odor of electrolyte or a gel
8. amaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 4 Mega GO Bar 50 Battery Precautions 1 Handling of Batteries 1 1 Do Not Short Circuit the Battery Try to never short circuit the battery It generates a very high current which could cause the battery to overheat which may result in electrolyte gel leakage harmful fumes or explosion The LIR tabs may easily short circuit by placing them on con ductive surface A short circuit may lead to heat build up and damage of the battery An appropriate circuitry with PCM is employed to protect accidental short circuit of the battery pack 1 2 Mechanical shock Droping the unit impact hit bending etc may cause failure or shortend life of the LIR battery 3 Other 3 1 Battery connection 1 Direct soldering of wire leads or devices to the battery is strictly prohibited 2 Lead tabs with pre soldered wiring shall be spot welded to the batteries Direct soldering may cause damage of compo nents such as separator and insulator by heat build up 3 2 Prevention of short circuit within a battery pack There is enough insulation layers between wiring and the bat teries to provide extra safety protection The battery pack is constructed in
9. before you address the fixture See the bottom of this page for the DMX modes 2 After you have selected your mode set the DMX address for the fixture by pressing the S button When the S button is pressed the LED s will flash 2 3 times and all the red LED s will light Use the number buttons to press in your desired address See SET ADDRESS on this page for examples Note When seeting the DMX address each time a number is pressed American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 16 Mega GO Bar 50 ADJ LED RC Operation a LED color will glow when you have set the DMX address correctly all LED s will flash 2 3 times 3 Now you may connect the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller Please see pages 18 22 to for a detailed descriptions of the DMX modes values and traits If the Red LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 1 1 DMX Channel If the Green LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 2 2 DMX Channels e If the Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 3 3 DMX Channels If the Red amp Green LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 4 4 DMX Channels If the Red amp Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 5 5 DMX Channels If the Green amp Blue LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 6 6 DMX Channels If all of the LED s glow you are in DMX Mode 7 7 DMX Channels American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 17 Mega GO Bar
10. ble to American DJ and American Audio Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS All American Audio Products 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty except V Plus Series Amplifiers All American Audio V Plus Series Amplifiers 3 year 1095 day Limited Warranty American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty Such as Special Effect Lighting Intelligent Lighting UV lighting Strobes Fog Machines Bubble Machines Mirror Balls Par Cans Trussing Lighting Stands etc excluding Laser Products lamps and Star Tec Series American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products 90 Day Limited Warranty American DJ L E D Products 3 year 1095 day Limited Warranty excluding motors PCB boards and power supplies which have a 1 year 865 day Limited Warranty and batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 25 UCERO N Z TE Notes American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 26 Mega GO Bar 50 Specifications Model Mega GO Bar 50 Voltage 100V 240V 50 60Hz Battery Life 8 Hours Full On Full Charge LEDs 140 x 10mm LED s 27 Red 60 Green amp 53 Blue Beam Angle 40 Degrees Working Position Any safe working position Power Draw 28W Power Cord Dais
11. emember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR con nector is the ouput The first unit in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only 2 Connect the first Slave unit to the Master 3 Set the Master unit to your desired mode of operation The Slave unit will now follow the Master American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 14 Mega GO Bar 50 ADJ LED RC Operation The ADJ LED RC infrared remote sold seperately has many differnet functions and gives you complete control of your Mega GO Bar 50 To control the your desired fixture you must aim the controller at the front of the fixture and be no more the 30 feet away To use the ADJ LED RC you must first activate the fixtures infrared receiver to acti vate the receiver please see the instructions on page 13 BLACKOUT Pressing this button will blackout the fixture AUTO RUN This button activates Auto Run Use the and but tons to scroll through the 16 auto run programs You can also use the number buttons 1 16 to input your desired auto run program The Auto Run programs can be run as color change or color fade pro grams Please see the Auto Run section on page 11 for more details To control the speed of the Auto Run press the Speed Button and use the amp buttons to adjust the running speed T
12. er which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not respond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit 2 Make sure that Sound Active mode is activated UCERO f 1 amet Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and exter nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 24 Cleaning A oo Mega GO Bar 50 Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A American Du Inc hereby warrants to the original purchaser American DJ and American Audio products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase see specific warranty period on reverse This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorizatio
13. es for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American 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 Du Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufac tured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by American DJ Inc in connection with this product including warranties of mer chantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warran ties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall American DJ Inc be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty is the only written warranty applica
14. he 2 Channel DMX Mode American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 12 Mega GO Bar 50 Operating Instructions To run the 3 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 03 is displayed This is the 3 Channel DMX Mode To run the 4 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 04 is displayed This is the 4 Channel DMX Mode To run the 5 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 05 is displayed This is the 5 Channel DMX Mode To run the 6 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 06 is displayed This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode To run the 7 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch 07 is displayed This is the 7 Channel DMX Mode 4 Please see pages 18 22 for DMX values and traits 5 After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX control ler Default Running Mode This is a default running mode When this mode is activated all modes will return to their default settings 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX is dis played XX represents either on or OFF 2 Press the SET UP button until dEFA is displayed 3 Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously Press the MODE button to exit ADJ LED RC This function is used to activate and deactivate the ADJ LED RC Remote Control When this function is activated you can control the fixture using the ADJ
15. ican DJ com for any comments or sugges tions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 323 582 2941 E mail support AmericanDJ com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire 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 www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 2 Mega GO Bar 50 Features e Rechargeable Lithium Battery e Mulit Colors Five Operating Modes e Electronic Dimming 0 100 e Built in Microphone e DMX 512 protocol 3 Pin DMX Connection Seven DMX Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode and 7 Channel Mode e ADJ LED RC compatiable Not Included e Power Cord Daisy Chain See page 24 Mega GO Bar 50 Warranty Registration The Mega GO Bar 50 carries a 3 year limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return
16. ine Using a cable terminator ADJ part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems O and interference It is always advisable A 8 to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 Figure 2 XLR Pin Configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Compliment negative Pests a ins evi aad Pin 3 Data True positive 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin DMX 512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin data cables in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Ground Shield Pin 1 Data Compliment signal Pin 2 Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used Do Not Use Not Used Do Not Use American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 9 UCERO f lanl Operating Instructions Operating Power There are two ways to supply power to this unit battery power or AC power AC Power To run the unit using AC power plug the unit into a power source and put the Load Switch into the ON positio
17. ken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short e Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside e Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed e Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged e This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties e During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power e Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter e 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 24 for cleaning details e Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu 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 d
18. leakage should be placed away from fire to avoid fire or explosion 4 Battery Storage When storing the battery it should be stored at room tempera ture with a charge of at least 50 We recommend that during long periods of storage that the battery be charged every 6 months Doing this will prolong the life of the battery and will also make sure that the battery charge does not fall below the 30 mark 5 Other Chemical Reaction Because batteries utilize a chemical reaction battery per formance will deteriorate over time even if stored for a long period of time without being used In addition if the various usage conditions such as charge discharge ambient tempera ture etc are not maintained within the specified ranges the American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 6 Mega GO Bar 50 Battery Precautions life expectancy of the battery maybe shortened or the device in which the battery is used may be damaged by electrolyte gel leakage If the batteries cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time even when they are charged correctly this may indicate it is time to change the battery American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 7 UCERO N Z TE Set Up Power Supply The American DJ Mega GO Bar 50 contains a auto matic voltage switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the c
19. n When using AC power make sure the Battery Switch is in the OFF position e Battery Power To run the unit using Battery power put the Load and Battery Switches in the ON position LED Display On Off To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds press the MODE button until don is displayed press the UP button to display doff Now the display will disappear after 10s Press any button to turn the display on again Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 seconds To set the display press the MODE button until dXX is displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select either don LED display on at all times doFF LED display shuts off after 10 seconds LED Display Inversion Follow these instructions to flip the display 180 so that the display can be read upside down 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX is dis played XX represents either on or OFF 2 Press the SET UP button until Stnd is displayed 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to reverse the display 180 Operating Modes The Mega GO Bar 50 has five operating modes Sound Active mode The unit will react to sound chasing through the built in programs e Static Color Mode There are 32 colors to choose from e Auto Mode There are 3 Auto Modes to choose from RGB Mode Choose one of the three colors to remain static or adjust the intensi
20. n number RA before sending back the product Contact American DJ Inc Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the product only to the American DJ Inc factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty American DJ Inc will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in it s original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product American Du Inc shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which American DJ Inc concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ Inc factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ Inc if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above American Du Inc will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expens
21. nel DMX Values amp Functions RED 0 100 GREEN GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 5 0 100 BLUE 0 100 4 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 1 255 0 100 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors STROBING 0 15 NOTHING 16 255 STROBING SLOW FAST MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 Channels 1 2 and 3 will not work when Channel 4 is being used American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 19 American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 20 hannar GO Bar 50 7 Channel DMX Values amp Functions Value Function a i 1 255 0 100 ane 26 10 1 255 0 100 i C Xer COM TUE 7 Channel DMX Values amp Functions PROGRAMS SOUND ACTIVITY SOUND MODE 5 SOUND MODE 6 SOUND MODE 7 SOUND MODE 8 SOUND MODE 9 SOUND MODE 10 SOUND MODE 11 SOUND MODE 12 SOUND MODE 13 SOUND MODE 14 SOUND MODE 15 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 Channels 1 2 and 3 will not work when Channel 4 is being used 168 175 176 183 184 191 192 199 200 207 208 215 216 223 224 231 232 239 240 247 248 255 BLUE 1 255 0 100 i 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors STROBING PROGRAM SPEED NOTHING STROBING SPEED CONTROL SLOW FAST PROGRAMS SOUND ACTIVITY 0 7 OFF 8 15 PROGRAM 1 16 23 PROGRAM 2 24 31 PROGRAM 3 32 39 PROGRAM 4 40 47 PROGRAM 5 48 55 PROGRAM 6 56 63 PROGRAM 7 64 71 PROGRAM 8 72
22. o control the fade speed of the Auto Run press the Flash Button and use the amp buttons to adjust the fade speed The number but tons can also be used to adjust the fade speed and auto run speed SELECT PROGRAM Static Color Mode This button activates static color mode Use the and buttons to scroll through the 32 static colors You can also use the number buttons 1 32 to input your desired static color number Press the Flash Button to activate strobing and use the amp but tons to adjust the strobe speed You can also use the number buttons 0 15 to input the strobe speed FLASH This button will activate the strobe effect You can control the flash rate by pressing the and buttons Press this button again to exit strobe mode This mode works with Static Color Mode and RGB mode SPEED Press this button and use the amp buttons to adjust the speed of the Auto run Color Fade amp Color Change This button will also control the sound sensitivity adjustment in Sound Active Mode DMX MODE This button will let you select which DMX mode you want to use Some fixtures will come with different DMX channel modes This button will switch between the different modes Please American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 15 UCERO f lame ADJ LED RC Operation see pages 18 22 for DMX modes values and traits SOUND ACTIVE This bu
23. ogram or a simple color change program 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until APXX is dis played XX represents the program number 1 16 currently dis played 2 After you have chosen your desired program you need to decide if you would like the program to fade through colors or simply change Press the SET UP button until either SP XX color change or F XX color fade is displayed 3 If you select color change use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the speed between SP 01 slowest and SP 99 fastest Once you have set your desired color change speed press the SET UP button to move on to F XX color fade Use the UP or DOWN buttons to set the color fade speed to F 00 This means American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 11 UCERO N I TE Operating Instructions the color fade is off and the fixture will now color change at the speed you have set To run the fixture in color fade reverse the instructions Set your color fade speed and set the color change speed to SP 01 RGB Dimmer Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until 2 When r XXX is displayed you are in Red dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 3 When G XXX is displayed you are in Green dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 4 When b XXX is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode
24. orrect power voltage this unit can be plugged in anywhere DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that trav els from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR ter minals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli ant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX Operation The Mega GO Bar 50 can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Mega GO Bar 50 has 7 DMX channel modes please see pages 12 13 for the different modes The DMX address is
25. package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain a R A number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number All pack ages returned to the service department not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper Mega GO Bar 50 The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp not provided affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slip ping while operating Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times the unit s weight Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture The equipment must be installed by a professional and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people s grasp CUELA N American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 3 UCERO Y TE Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit rain or moisture Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or bro
26. tton activates sound active mode Use the and buttons to scroll through the 15 sound modes You can also use the number buttons 1 15 to input your desired sound mode number Press the Speed Button and use the amp buttons to ad just the sound sensitivity You can also use the number buttons 1 8 to input the sensitivity level SLAVE This designates the fixture as a slave fixture in a master slave configuration SET ADDRESS Press this button to set the DMX address Press this button first then press the numbers to set the address Example Set DMX Address 1 Press S 0 0 1 Set DMX Address 245 Press S 2 4 5 R G B Press either one of these buttons and the press the or to adjust the brightness You can also use the number buttons to input your desired intensity GG II and Use these buttons to adjust the flash rate speed of the Auto Run Color Change Color Fade sound sensitivity and RGB in tensity DMX Control Operating through an DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs Follow the directions below to set your DMX Mode and address 1 Before connecting to an DMX controller your fixture has different DMX channel modes please select your desired mode by press ing the DMX Mode button then using the or buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel Modes Set the mode
27. ty of each color to make your desired color e DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 10 Mega GO Bar 50 Operating Instructions as the American DJ Show Designer Sound Active Mode In this mode the Mega GO Bar 50 will react to sound and chase through the different colors 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until SoXX is displayed XX represents the sound active mode 1 15 currently displayed 2 The fixture will now change via sound 3 Press the SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity SJ X should be displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity SJ 1 is the lowest sensitivity SJ 8 is the highest Static Color Mode 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until CLXX is dis played 2 There are 32 colors to choose from Select your desired color by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons After you have selected your desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP button to enter the Flash strobe mode 3 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash Auto Run Mode In this mode the Mega GO Bar 50 will run 1 of 16 auto programs The auto run program can be either a fade pr
28. y plug the supplied AC cord into the AC input on the side of the unit and plug the other end into a matching power supply It takes about 6 5 hours to reach full charge For a faster recharge put the Load Switch in the Off position and the Battery Switch in the ON position American DJ www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 23 UCERO f TE 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 25 fixtures maximum After 25 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures Mega GO Bar 50 Power Cord Daisy Chain Fuse Replacement Disconnect the unit from its power source Remove the power cord from the unit Once the cord has been removed you will find that the fuse holder is located inside the power socket Insert a flat head screw driver into the power socket and gently pry out the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one The fuse holder also has a holder for a spare fuse UCERO Y TE Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions Trouble Shooting Unit not responding to DMX 1 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 matt
29. y Chain 25 Fixtures Max Fuse 1 Amp Weight 5lbs 2 2Kgs Dimensions 24 75 L x 2 75 W x 3 5 H 625 x 65 x 88mm RGB Color Mixing 7 DMX Modes 1 Channel Mode 2 Channel Mode 3 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 5 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode amp 7 Channel Mode 3 Year 1 095 days Colors DMX Channels Warranty Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a automatic volt age switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source 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 www Americandj com Mega GO Bar 50 User Manual Page 27 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 Kerkrade Netherlands service adjgroup eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99 Follow Us On HOM facebook com americandj twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting
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