ADJ Mega Bar 50 RGB RC User manual

User Instructions
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Introduction
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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega Bar 50RGB RC by
American DJ®. Every Mega Bar 50RGB RC 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 RC is part of American DJ’s con-
tinuing pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures.
The Mega Bar 50RGB RC 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: Manual Color mode, Color
Change mode, Color Fade mode, Auto mode, Sound Active mode,
RGB Manual Control 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 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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.

Mega Bar 50RGB RC Safety Precautions
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• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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 cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk
of electrical shock and re 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.
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
t he manufacturer. See page 19 for cleaning details.
• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu-
d ing 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. 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.
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Warranty Registration
The Mega Bar 50RGB RC carries a 3 year (1095 days) limited war-
ranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your
purchase and warranty. You may also register your product online at
www. americandj.com. All returned service items whether under war-
ranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return autho-
rization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a
copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ®
customer support for a R.A. number.
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Features
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operat-
ing instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations
of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual
with the unit, for future reference.
Mega Bar 50RGB RC General Instructions
• Mulit-Colors (32 Colors to choose from)
• 7 Operating Modes
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 7 DMX Channel Modes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 DMX Channels
• ADJ LED RC (Infrared Remote Control)
• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 19)

Power Supply: The American DJ® Mega Bar 50RGB RC contains
a automatic 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 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 xtures 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 Bar 50RGB RC has 7 DMX Channel Modes. The DMX address
is set on the rear panel of the Mega Bar 50RGB RC. Your unit and your
DMX controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable 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 professional sound and 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.
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Mega Bar 50RGB RC Set Up
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Figure 1
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Mounting & Hanging
This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable
installation code by a person familiar with the construction and opera-
tion of the product and hazards involved.
When installing the unit, the trussing or area of installation must be
able to hold 10 times the weight without any deformation. When
installing the unit must be secured with a secondary safety attach-
ment, e.g. and appropriate safety cable. Never stand directly below
the unit when mounting, removing, or servicing the unit.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including calculat-
ing working load limits, installation material being used, and perodic
safety inspection of all installation material and unit. If you lack these
qualications, do not attempt the installation yourself.
These installaiton should be checked by a skilled person once a year.

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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 display turn
OFF after 20 seconds, press the MODE and DOWN buttons at the same
time.
Operating Modes:
You can use the Mega Bar 50RGB RC in either a stand alone mode or a
master/slave configuration, there are 7 modes to choose from:
• Manual Color Mode - Select one of 32 different colors to remain
static.
• Color Change Mode - In this mode the unit will change through the
different colors, you an adjust the rate of speed.
• Color Fade Mode - In this mode the unit will fade in and out through
the different colors, you an adjust the fade speed.
• Auto Mode - In this mode the unit will change through the color
change and color fade.
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
built in programs.
• RGB Manual Control mode - Control the intensity of all three colors
adjusting the intensity to your desire to create you own desired color.
• 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™.
Master-Slave Operation:
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
programmed 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 microphone cables to link your units together.
Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Fe-
male XLR connector is the output. The first unit in the chain (mas-
ter) will use the female XLR connector only. The last unit in the chain
will use the male XLR connector only. Note: You can also daisy
chain the power cords, this can only be done with 66 xtures.
After 66 you will need to use a new power outlet. They must be
the same xtures. DO NOT mix xtures.
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Operating Instructions
Notice: Be sure to follow gures 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.
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 2
Figure 3
1 Ground 1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Conguration
3 Hot
2 Cold 2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
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.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors 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.
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

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2. You will also have to link the power cords to each other, as you did
with the XLR cables.
3. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode or program and
connect the “Slave” unit or units.
4. On the “Slave” unit(s) press the MODE button until “SLAV” is dis-
played. They will now follow the “Master” unit.
Static Color Mode:
In this mode you can choose a desired color to remain static.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “CO.XX” is dis-
played. “XX” = 0-32.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust “X” between 0-32.
Color Change Mode:
In this mode the Mega Bar 50RGB RC will change through the different
colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “JP.XX” is dis-
played. “XX” = 01-99 which is the adjustable rate of the speed change.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the speed of the color
change.
Color Fade Mode:
In this mode the Mega Bar 50RGB RC will fade in and out of the different
colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “Fd.XX” is dis-
played. “XX” = 01-99 which is the adjustable rate of the speed change.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the speed of the color
change.
Auto Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “AUTO” is dis-
played. You are now in AUTO mode and the fixture will now cycle
through the color change and color fade.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Mega Bar 50RGB RC will react to sound, and chase
through the different colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SO.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 level can be adjusted from “SO.00” the least sensitive,
to “SO.31” the most sensitive.
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Operating Instructions
RGB Mode:
In this mode you can select either red, green, blue, or adjust the colors to
make a deisred color, which will remain static. You can adjust the inten-
sity of each color to make your desired color.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “drGb” is dis-
played, and press SETUP.
2. You can press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the intensity of the
displayed color. When you have adjusted your desired color press
SETUP to scroll to the next color.
DMX Mode:
There are seven DMX Modes to choose from: 1 Channels, 2 Channels, 3
Channels, 4 Channels, 5 Channels, 6 Channels, or 7 Channels. Operating
through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to create their own
programs tailored to their own individual needs.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s traits
with a Elation® DMX 512.
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
connections to any standard DMX controller.
3. Press the MODE button until “d.XXX” is displayed. Press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select your desired address. Once you have set
your desired DMX address press the SETUP button to choose your
desired DMX mode.
4. When you press the SETUP button “CH-X” should be displayed. “X”
represents the DMX Channel mode. Press the UP or DOWN buttons
to select your desired DMX Channel mode. Press the SETUP button
again once you have found your desired DMX Channel mode.
5. Please see pages 13-16 for DMX values and traits.
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 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 “Ir.XX” is dis-
played. “XX” represents either “on” or “oF” (Off).
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote function
(On) or deactivate (Off).
Mega Bar 50RGB RC Operating Instructions