Operating Power; Operating Modes - American DJ Mega Go Flood Par User Instructions

Mega Go Flood Par
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX512
nect the cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
conductor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 3
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Special Note: Line Termination.
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
1 1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2 2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
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
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1 Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
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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 position. When using AC
power make sure the Battery Switch is in the OFF position.
• Battery Power - To run the unit using Battery power, put the Load and
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
Battery Switches in the ON position.
and interference. It is always advisable
3
2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 20 seconds, press the MODE
button until "don" is displayed, press the UP button to display "doff".
Now the display will disappear after 20s. Press any button to turn
the display on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off
automatically after 20 seconds.
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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 20 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 Flood Par has five operating modes:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs.
• Static Color Mode - There are 35 colors to choose from.
• Auto Mode - There are 3 Auto Modes to choose from.
• RGB Mode - Choose one of the three colors to remain static or
adjust the intensity of each color to make your desired color.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
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