Operating Modes; Master/Slave Operation - American DJ Mega Bar LED User Instructions

Mega Bar LED™
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 LED™ in either a stand alone mode or a
master/slave configuration, there are 4 modes to choose from:
• Programs Mode - Select one of 16 different programs and adjust
the speed and flash rate of the program.
• 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™.
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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 con-
trolling 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 to-
gether. Remember that 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. Note:
You can also daisy chain the power cords, this 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
did with the XLR cables.
3. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode or program and
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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.
Programs Mode:
There are 16 programs to choose from.
Notes: Programs 1-7 are "Static" so you can only adjust the
Flash Rate. Programs 8-11 you can adjust the Speed of the pro-
gram and the Flash Rate. Program 12 you can adjust the Speed,
Flash Rate, and the Color. Program 13 you can adjust the Speed,
Flash Rate, and First Color and Second Color of the Color Flow.
Programs 14-15 you can only adjust the Speed and Fade Time.
Program 16 you can adjust the Speed, Fade Time, and First Color
and Second Color of the Color Flow.
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 16 programs to choose from.
3. After you have selected your desired program, press the SETUP
button to adjust the different features the program has. Please see
above to understand what program features can be adjusted.
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 rate of the
program. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The flash rate
can be adjusted from "FS.01" the slowest, to "FS.99" the fastest.
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 "CL.XX" is displayed you are adjusting the colors of the pro-
gram. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust. The colors can be
adjusted from "CL.01" to "CL.07". Scroll through the colors to find
your desired color. Press the SETUP button when you are finished,
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