MEGA BEAM BAR
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1. Data Compliment signal Pin 2 Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used Do Not Use Not Used Do Not Use ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 6 Mega Beam Bar System Menu MODE DMX512Address JIC cih UL bilo Channel Mode oih HOLH MASE oins i Slave Mode Sile Shu Said Show Mode Gh le CIJI an aun Sound Mode yr mi Menu j m gPa SH Sound Sense LILI MASE dest bi ia DMX State ASE LEd EF LED Mode III Town g 152 A A a 15 tt Display Inversion OJI r EPSEH Self Test c2NP Temperature Test Fhe Fixture Hours Pc Software Version ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 7 Mega Beam Bar System Menu System Menu When making adjustments press ENTER to confirm your setup and then press and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds To exit without making any adjustments press the MENU button ADDR DMX Address Setting 1 Press the either the MENU UP or DOWN buttons until ADDR is displayed press ENTER 2 The current address will now be displa2. 5 13 User Instructions Mega Beam Bar Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the Mega Beam Bar by ADJ Products LLC Every Mega Beam Bar has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping 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 missing please contact our toll free customer support number for fur ther instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first con tacting customer support Introduction The ADJ Mega Beam Bar is part of a continuing pursuit to create high quality intelligent lighting The Mega Beam Bar is an linear fixture that produces 16 sharp 13 5 degree beams of light This lighting system features six RGB color mixing LED fixtures This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configuration This system has six operating modes Sound Active mode Auto Run mode Built In Program mode Static Color Mode RGB dimmer mode and DMX control mode This fixture is suitable for theaters studios retail stores and other similar locations Customer Support ADJ Products LLC provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your
3. Slave Operation This function will allow you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller The units will be sound activated In Master Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave 1 Using approved DMX data cables daisy chain your units togeth er via the XLR connector on the rear of the units Remember the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output 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 For longer cable runs we suggest a termina tor at the last fixture 2 Set the Master unit to your desired operating mode then set the unit to the Master setting 3 For the slave units press the MENU button until SLND is dis played and Press ENTER Set the slave units to either SL 1 or SL 2 4 The slave units will now follow the Master unit Universal DMX Control This function allows you to use a Elatione universal DMX 512 controller to control the chases and patterns dim mer and strobe A DMX controller allows you to create unigue pro grams tailored to your individual needs 1 The Sweeper Beam Ouad LED has 4 DMX Channel modes 2 Channel 4 Channels 8 Channels or 10 Channels See pages ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 12 Mega Beam Bar Op
4. 0 100 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 STROBING NO FUNCTION STROBING SLOW FAST NO FUNCTION SLOW OPEN FAST CLOSE NO FUNCTION SLOW CLOSE FAST OPEN NO FUNCTION SOUND ACTIVE STROBING NO FUNCTION ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 16 Mega Beam Bar Fuse Replacement 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 7 fixtures maximum After 7 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures Mega Beam Bar 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 Mega Beam Bar Trouble Shooting 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 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 matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected Unit does not respond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitc
5. 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 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 4 Mega Beam Bar Set Up Power Supply The ADJ Mega Beam Bar contains a automatic volt age switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into a power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct 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 beg
6. d This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short 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 e 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 This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power 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 17 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 damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C
7. eration 18 24 for detailed description of the DMX values and traits 2 To control your fixture in DMX mode follow the set up procedures on pages 6 8 as well as the set up specifications that are includ ed with your DMX controller Use the controller s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits This will allow you to create your own programs Follow the instructions on page 10 to set the DMX address For longer cable runs more than a 100 feet use a terminator on the last fixture 7 For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included with your DMX controller BP pi m Sound Active Mode This mode allows either single unit or several units linked together to run to the beat of the music 1 Tap the MENU button until SOUN is displayed and press ENTER 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons to choose either OFF or ON and press ENTER then press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to con firm To adjust sound sensitivity see page 9 3 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functions including blackout Show Mode In this mode you can choose 1 of 12 show modes to run 1 Tap the MENU button until SHND is displayed and press ENTER 2 Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until you find your desired show and press ENTER then press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to confirm See page 8 for more info 3 The optional UC3 Controller not included may be used to con trol different functio
8. hed sounds will not activate the unit 2 Make sure that Sound Active mode is activated Mega Beam Bar Cleaning 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 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days 3 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning freguency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 17 Mega Beam Bar Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A ADJ Products LLC hereby warrants to the original purchaser ADJ Products LLC 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 Authorization number RA before sending back the product please contact ADJ Products LLC Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the product only t
9. inning 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 Beam Bar can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The Mega Beam Bar has 4 DMX channel modes please see page 8 for the different modes The DMX address is set on the back panel of the Mega Beam Bar Your unit and your DMX controller require a stan dard 3 pin XLR connector 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 XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split Figure 1 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 5 Mega Beam Bar 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 Soc
10. ket 1 Ground R 2 Cold Figure 2 XLR Pin Configuration 1 x 2 Cold 1 Ground 1 Pin 1 Ground Ra Pin 2 Data Compliment negative i 1 J Pin 3 Data True positive e 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 line 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 Z 2 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 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
11. ns including blackout Mega Beam Bar UC3 Control Stand By Blackout the fixture Function Synchronous strobe in white led full on Select Show1 12 Random strobe in white led full on by sound active Mode Strobe LED OFF Show LED ON ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 13 Mega Beam Bar 2 Channel Mode O 255 0 100 2 STROBING NO FUNCTION STROBING SLOW FAST 132 139 NO FUNCTION 140 181 SLOW OPEN FAST CLOSE 182 189 NO FUNCTION 190 231 SLOW CLOSE FAST OPEN 232 239 NO FUNCTION 240 247 SOUND ACTIVE STROBING 248 255 NO FUNCTION Mega Beam Bar 4 Channel Mode RED LEDS 1 4 0 100 GREEN LEDS 1 4 0 100 BLUE LEDS 1 4 0 100 WHITE LEDS 1 4 0 100 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 14 Mega Beam Bar 8 Channel Mode Q 1 RED LEDS 1 2 0 100 GREEN LEDS 1 2 0 100 BLUE LEDS 1 2 0 100 WHITE LEDS 1 2 0 100 RED LEDS 3 4 0 100 GREEN LEDS 3 4 0 100 BLUE LEDS 3 4 0 100 WHITE LEDS 3 4 0 100 KEETA AF AAS ozs O 255 O 255 mm 0 255 22 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 15 Mega Beam Bar 10 Channel Mode Channel Value Function RED LEDS 1 2 0 100 GREEN LEDS 1 2 0 100 BLUE LEDS 1 2 0 100 WHITE LEDS 1 2 0 100 RED LEDS 3 4 0 100 GREEN LEDS 3 4 0 100 BLUE LEDS 3 4 0 100 WHITE LEDS 3 4
12. ns to find your desired show 3 When you have found your desired show press ENTER then press and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to acti vate SOUN Sound Active mode 1 Press the MENU button until SOUN is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show either ON or OFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to activate sound active mode or OFF to deactivate sound active mode 3 Press ENTER and then press and hold the MENU button for at least 3 seconds to activate SENS sound sensitivity control 1 Press the MENU button until SENS is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show a number between 0 100 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity 0 being the least sensi tive and 100 the most sensitive 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm DNST This mode can be used as a precaution mode that ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 9 Mega Beam Bar in case the DMX signal is lost the operating mode chosen in the setup is the running mode the fixture will go into when the DMX signal is lost You can also set this as the operat ing mode you would like the unit to return to when power is applied 1 Press the MENU button until DNST is displayed press ENTER 2 Either MAST BLND or LAST will be displayed Choose an operating mode you would like the unit to start up in when power is applied o
13. o 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 Beam Bar Installation 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 ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 3 Mega Beam Bar 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 broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cor
14. o the ADJ Products LLC factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC 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 ADJ Products LLC concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products LLC 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 maintnance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above ADJ Products LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of ADJ Products LLC
15. ofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS e Lighting Products 1 year 365 days 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 LED and lamps e Laser Products 90 Day Limited Warranty L E D Products 3 year 1095 days Limited Warranty excluding motors PCB boards and power supplies which have a 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty and batteries which have a 180 day limited warranty Only the L E D s carry a 3 year warranty ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 18 Mega Beam Bar Specifications Model Mega Beam Bar Voltage 100V 240V 50 60Hz LEDs 16 x 3W LED s 4 Red 4 Green 4 Blue amp 4 White Beam Angle 13 5 Degrees Power Consumption 49W Power Cord Daisy Chain 7 Fixtures Max Fuse 6 3 Amp Weight 15lbs 6 7Kgs Dimensions 35 25 L x 5 5 W x 6 25 H 894 x 135 x 158mm Colors RGB DMX Channels 4 DMX Modes 2 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 8 Channel Mode 8 Channel Mode amp 10 Channel Mode Working Position Any safe working position Warranty 3 Year 1 095 days 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 thi
16. r the DMX signal is lost System Menu e MAST Master Slave If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied the unit will automatically go into Master Slave mode BLND Blackout If the DMX signal is lost or power is applied the unit will automatically go into stand by mode e LAST Last State If the DMX signal is lost the fixture will stay in the last DMX set up If power is applied and this mode is set the unit will automatically go into the last DMX set up 3 Press ENTER to confirm your desired set up LED With this function you can have the LED display turn off after 10 seconds 1 Press the MENU button until LED is displayed press ENTER 2 The display will show either ON or OFF Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select ON to keep the LED display on at all times or OFF to switch to have the LED display switch off after 10 seconds To make the display reappear press and hold the MENU button for at least 5 secs 3 Press ENTER to confirm To make the display reappear press and hold the MENU button for at least 5 secs ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 10 Mega Beam Bar System Menu DISP This will flip the LED display 180 1 Press the MENU button until DISP is displayed press ENTER 2 Either DISP or DSIP will now be displayed Press the ENTER button to flip the display TEST This function will run a self test prog
17. ram 1 Press the MENU button until TEST is displayed press ENTER 2 The fixture will now run a self test TEMP with this function you can check the current tem perature of the unit 1 Press the MENU button until TEMP is displayed press ENTER 2 The current temperature of the fixture will now be displayed Press MENU to exit FHRS with this function you can display the running time of the fixture 1 Press the MENU button until FHRS is displayed press ENTER 2 The running time of the fixture will now be displayed Press MENU to exit VER with this function you can display the version soft ware of the fixture 1 Tap the MENU button until VER is displayed press ENTER 2 The software version will now be displayed Press MENU to exit ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 11 Mega Beam Bar Operation Operating Modes The Sweeper Beam Quad LED can operate in three different modes In each mode you can run the fixture as a stand alone fixture or in a master slave confiugration This next section will detail the differences in the operating modes e Sound Active mode The fixture will react to sound chasing through the built in programs e Show mode Choose 1 of 12 show modes to run e DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as the Elatione Show Designer Master
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19. set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www adj 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 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3108 E mail support adj 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 ADJ Products LLC PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 2 Mega Beam Bar Features e Mulit Colors 3 Operating Modes Electronic Dimming 0 100 e Built in Microphone e DMX 512 protocol 3 Pin DMX Connection e 4 DMX Modes 2 Channel Mode 4 Channel Mode 8 Channel Mode amp 10 Channel Mode e UC3 Compatiable Not Included Mega Beam Bar Warranty Registration The Mega Beam Bar 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 package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must als
20. under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of ADJ Products LLC All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15 2012 and bear indentifying marks to that effect E ADJ Products LLC 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 manufactured 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 ADJ Products LLC in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties 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 ADJ Products LLC 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 applicable to ADJ Products LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heret
21. yed and flashing Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired address Press ENTER and then press and hold the MENU button to set your desired DMX address CHND This will let select your desired DMX channel mode 1 Press the either the MENU button until CHND is displayed press ENTER Either 2CH 4CH 8CH or 10CH will be displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to choose your desired DMX mode and press ENTER to confim and exit SLND This will let you set unit as a master or slave ina master slave configuration 1 Press the MENU button until SLND is displayed press ENTER Either MAST SL 1 or SL 2 will be displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons until your desired setting is displayed press ENTER and then press and hold the MENU button to confim NOTE In a Master Slave configuration you can set one fixture to Master and then set the next fixture to SL 2 the fixtures will now have contrast movement to each other ADJ Products LLC www adj com Mega Beam Bar User Manual Page 8 Mega Beam Bar System Menu SHND SH 0 SH12 show modes 0 12 Factory pro grams Show mode can run with or without sound active mode 1 Press the MENU button until SHND is displayed press ENTER 2 Sh X will now be displayed X representing a number between 0 12 Programs 1 12 are factory programs while Sh 0 is random mode Press the UP or DOWN butto
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