ADJ Mega Bar 50 RGB RC User Instructions page 4

Mega Bar 50RGB RC
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Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
DMX512
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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.
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold 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
3-PIN XLR
2 2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
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.
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 Pin Configuration
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 XLR
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
Set Up Mega Bar 50RGB RC
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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:
Termination reduces signal errors and
• Manual Color Mode - Select one of 32 different colors to remain
avoids signal transmission problems
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
static.
2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture. • 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
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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 fixtures.
After 66 you will need to use a new power outlet. They must be
the same fixtures. DO NOT mix fixtures.
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Operating Instructions
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