Adj Mega Flat PAK Plus User Manual
MEGA FLAT PAK PLUS
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User Instructions
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Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment.
Please turn o all electrical products when they are not in use. To
avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical
equipment from power when not in use. Thank you!
Mega Flat Pak Plus Introduction
Mega Flat Pak Plus Features
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega Flat Pak Plus by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every Mega Flat Pak Plus 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 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 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 ADJ Mega Flat Pak Plus includes four of the poplu-
lar ADJ Mega Par Profile Plus LED wash fixtures, three DMX connector cables, and a soft carrying case to protect your Mega Par Profile
Plus unit’s during transport and dust-free while storing. The Mega Par
Profile Plus is a DMX intelligent, high powered LED par fixture. This
xture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/
Slave conguration. This wash has five operating modes: Sound Active
mode, Auto mode, RGB + UV Dimmer mode, Static Color mode, and
DMX control mode.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC 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.adj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (323) 582-3322
Fax: (323) 582-3108
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 warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
ADJ Products, LLC.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.
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• System Includes: 4 x Mega Par Profile Pluss, 3 x DMX Cables, and
1 x ADJ Carry Bag
• Five Operating Modes
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• 5 Selectable Dimming Curves
• 64 Color Macros
• Built in Microphone
• DMX-512 protocol
• 3-Pin DMX Connection
• 5 DMX Modes: 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, 6 Channel
Mode, 9 Channel Mode, & 10 Channel Mode.
• ADJ LED RC2 compatiable (Not Included)
• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 26)
Mega Flat Pak Plus Warranty Registration
The Mega Flat Pak Plus carries a 2 year limited warranty. Please fill
out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned
service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid
and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number
must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief
description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be
written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If
the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of
purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our
customer support team on our customer support number. All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number
on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.
Mega Flat Pak Plus Installation
The unit’s should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided),
axing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit.
Always ensure that the unit is rmly xed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you
are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10
times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold
12 times the weight of the unit when installing the xture.
The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be
installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.
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Mega Flat Pak Plus Safety Precautions
Mega Flat Pak Plus Set Up
• 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 o 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 26 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.
Power Supply: The ADJ Mega Par Prole Plus 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 travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals 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
dierent manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single
controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compliant. 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 Par Prole Plus can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The
Mega Par Prole Plus has 5 DMX modes, please see pages 9-10 for
the dierent modes. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the
Mega Par Prole Plus. Your unit and your DMX
controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector 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 pro 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.
Figure 1
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Mega Flat Pak Plus Set Up
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.
POWER
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
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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 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.
COMMON
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 2
XLR Pin Conguration
1 Ground
3 Hot
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
1
3
2
DMX +
DMX -
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
Figure 3
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 connected 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.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting standard 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.
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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Termination reduces signal errors and
1
avoids signal transmission problems
3
and interference. It is always advisable
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
System Menu: The display will lock after 30 seconds, press
the MODE button for 3 seconds to unlock.
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE
button until “don” is displayed, press the UP button to display “doff”.
Now the display will disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn
the display on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off
automatically after 10 seconds.
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 10 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 Par Profile Plus has five operating modes:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built in programs. There are 16 sound active modes.
• Color Macro Mode - There are 64 colors to choose from.
• Auto Mode - There are 3 Auto Modes to choose from.
• RGB+UV Dimmer Mode - Choose one of the four 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.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Mega Par Profile Plus will react to sound, and chase
through the different colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SoXX” is dis-
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played. “XX” represents the sound active mode (1-16) 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. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the
sensitivity. “SJ-1” is the lowest sensitivity, “SJ-8” is the highest.
Static Color Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “CLXX” is dis-
played.
2. There are 64 colors to choose from. Select your desired color by
pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. After you have selected your
desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP
button to enter the Flash (strobe) mode.
3. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).
Auto Run Mode:
There are 3 types of Auto Run Modes to choose from; Color
Color Change, and both modes running together.
The running
is adjustable in all 3 modes.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until either “AFXX”,
“AJXX”, or “A-JF” is displayed.
• AFXX = Color Fade mode, there are 16 Color Fade modes to
choose from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the
different Auto Fade modes.
• AJXX = Color Change mode, there are 16 Color Change modes to
choose from. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the
different Auto Change modes.
• A-JF = Both Color Fade and Color Change modes running.
2. After you have chosen your desired running mode press the SET
UP button until “SP.XX” is displayed. When this is displayed you
can adjust the running speed of your desired program. Use the
UP or DOWN button to adjust the speed between “SP.01” (slow est) and “SP.16” (fastest). Once you have set your desired running
speed, press the SET UP button to return to your desired Auto
Run Mode.
Fade,
speed
RGB+UV Dimmer Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until:
2. When “r.XXX” is displayed you are in Red dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
3. When “G.XXX” is displayed you are in Green dimming mode.
Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
4. When “b.XXX” is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
5. When “u.XXX” is displayed you are in UV dimming mode. Press
the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.
6. After you have adjusted the RGB & UV colors to make your
desired color you can then activate strobing by pressing the SET
UP button to enter the Flash (strobe) mode.
7. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to
create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights. The Mega
Par Profile Plus has 5 DMX modes: 4 channel mode, 5 channel mode,
6 channel mode, 9 channel mode, and a 10 channel mode. See
page’s 16-23 for each mode’s DMX traits.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until
“d.XXX” is displayed. “XXX” represents the current displayed DMX
address. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired
DMX address, then press the SETUP button to select your DMX
Channel mode.
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel
modes. The Channel modes are listed below:
• To run the 4 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch04”
is displayed. This is the 4 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 5 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch05”
is displayed. This is the 5 Channel DMX Mode.
• To run the 6 Channel Mode, press the MODE button until “Ch06”
is displayed. This is the 6 Channel DMX Mode.
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