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Mega GO Bar 50 Introduction

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Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega GO Bar 50 by Ameri-

can DJ®. Every Mega GO Bar 50 has been thoroughly tested and has

been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the ship-

ping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the

carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your xture 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 miss-

ing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further

instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without rst contact-

ing customer support.

Introduction: The American DJ® Mega GO Bar 50 is a rechargeable

lithium battery powered, DMX intelligent, LED bar fixture. This unit give

you the freedom to set up your fixture where ever you wish without the

restrictions of power. The built-in battery will keep charge for up to 8

hours (full on) from a full, single charge. This xture can be used in a

stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave conguration. This

wash has five operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode, RGB

mode, Static Color mode, and DMX control mode.

Customer Support: American DJ provides a customer support 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.American DJ.com for any comments or sugges-

tions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: (800) 322-6337

Fax: (323) 582-2941

E-mail: support@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.

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Mega GO Bar 50 Introduction Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega GO Bar 50 by American DJ®. Every Mega GO Bar 50 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.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Features • • • • • • • • Rechargeable Lithium Battery Mulit-Colors Five Operating Modes Electronic Dimming 0-100% Built in Microphone DMX-512 protocol 3-Pin DMX Connection Seven DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 3 Channel Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, and 7 Channel Mode. • ADJ LED RC compatiable (Not Included) • Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 24) Mega GO Bar 50 Warranty Registration The Mega GO Bar 50 carries a 3 year limited warranty.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Battery Precautions 1. Handling of Batteries 1.1 Do Not Short Circuit the Battery Try to never short circuit the battery. It generates a very high current which could cause the battery to overheat which may result in electrolyte gel leakage, harmful fumes, or explosion. The LIR tabs may easily short-circuit by placing them on conductive surface. A short circuit may lead to heat build up and damage of the battery.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Battery Precautions life expectancy of the battery maybe shortened or the device in which the battery is used may be damaged by electrolyte gel leakage. If the batteries cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time, even when they are charged correctly, this may indicate it is time to change the battery. Mega GO Bar 50 Set Up Power Supply: The American DJ Mega GO Bar 50 contains a automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Set Up POWER POWER Notice: Be sure to DMX512 follow figures two and three when making your own cables. Do not DMX+,DMX-,COMMON use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect 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.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Operating Instructions as the American DJ® Show Designer™. Sound Active Mode: In this mode the Mega GO Bar 50 will react to sound, and chase through the different colors. 1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “So-X” is displayed. “X” represents the sound active mode (1-8) currently displayed. 2. The fixture will now change via sound. 3. Press the SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity. “SJ-X” should be displayed.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Operating Instructions To run the 3 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.03” is displayed. This is the 3 Channel DMX Mode. To run the 4 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.04” is displayed. This is the 4 Channel DMX Mode. To run the 5 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.05” is displayed. This is the 5 Channel DMX Mode. To run the 6 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch.06” is displayed. This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode.
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Mega GO Bar 50 ADJ LED RC Operation The ADJ LED RC infrared remote (sold seperately) has many differnet functions and gives you complete control of your Mega GO Bar 50. To control the your desired fixture you must aim the controller at the front of the fixture and be no more the 30 feet away. To use the ADJ LED RC you must first activate the fixtures infrared receiver, to activate the receiver please see the instructions on page 13. BLACKOUT - Pressing this button will blackout the fixture.
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Mega GO Bar 50 ADJ LED RC Operation • If the Blue LED’s glow you are in DMX Mode 3: 3 DMX Channels. Mega GO Bar 50 Channel 1 • If the Red & Green LED’s glow you are in DMX Mode 4: 4 DMX Channels. • If the Red & Blue LED’s glow you are in DMX Mode 5: 5 DMX Channels. • If the Green & Blue LED’s glow you are in DMX Mode 6: 6 DMX Channels. • If all of the LED’s glow you are in DMX Mode 7: 7 DMX Channels. ©American DJ® - www.Americandj.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Channel 2 Channel - DMX Values & Functions Value Function 1 1 - 255 2 1 - 255 COLOR MACROS (See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors) DIMMER 0% - 100% Mega GO Bar 50 Channel 1 2 3 Value 1 2 1 - 255 1 - 255 3 4 ©American 4 Channel - DMX Values & Functions Value 1 - 255 1 - 255 1 - 255 1 - 255 Function RED 0% - 100% GREEN 0% - 100% BLUE 0% - 100% 1 - 255 Mega GO Bar 50 Channel 3 Channel - DMX Values & Functions Function RED 0% - 100% GREEN 0% - 100% BLUE 0% - 100% MASTER
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Mega GO Bar 50 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 ©American Value 1 - 255 1 - 255 1 - 255 1 - 255 0 - 15 16 - 255 0-7 8 - 15 16 - 23 24 - 31 32 - 39 40 - 47 48 - 55 56 - 63 64 - 71 72 - 79 80 - 87 88 - 95 96 - 103 104 - 111 112 - 119 120 - 127 128 - 135 136 - 143 144 - 151 152 - 159 160 - 167 7 Channel - DMX Values & Functions Function RED 0% - 100% GREEN 0% - 100% BLUE 0% - 100% COLOR MACROS (See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors) STROBING/PROGRAM SPEED NOTHING STROBING/SPEED CONTROL SLOW - FAST PROGRAMS/COLORS OFF B
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Mega GO Bar 50 Battery Status & Charging Battery Status: This function is used to check the life status of the battery. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “bXXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents an number between “000” and “100”. The number that is displayed is the remaining battery life. If “b---” is displayed, it means the battery is dead or you are running the unit on AC power. Please do not let the battery fully die, this severly shortens the life of the battery.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Warranty Mega GO Bar 50 Notes MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY A. American DJ, Inc. hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American DJ and American Audio 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.
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Mega GO Bar 50 Specifications Model: Mega GO Bar 50 Voltage: 100V ~ 240V/50~60Hz Battery Life: 8 Hours Full On (Full Charge) LEDs: 140 x 10mm LED’s (27 Red, 60 Green, & 53 Blue) Beam Angle: 40 Degrees Working Position: Any safe working position Power Draw: 28W Power Cord Daisy Chain:25 Fixtures Max. Fuse: 1 Amp Weight: 5lbs./ 2.2Kgs. Dimensions: 24.75” (L) x 2.75” (W) x 3.