Adj Mega QA PAR38 User Manual

Mega QA Par38 Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega QA Par38 by Ameri-

can DJ®. Every Mega QA Par38 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 American DJ® Mega QA Par38 is part of a continu-

ing pursuit to create high quality intelligent lighting. The Mega QA Par38

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 congura-

tion. This wash has five operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode, RGBA 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 suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: (323) 582-3322

Fax: (323) 582-3108

E-mail: support@AmericanDJ.com

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User Instructions

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 American DJ.

PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.

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Mega QA Par38 General Instructions

Mega QA Par38 Safety Precautions

To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

Mega QA Par38 Features

• Mulit-Colors

• Five Operating Modes

• Electronic Dimming 0-100%

• Built in Microphone

• DMX-512 protocol

• 3-Pin DMX Connection

• 8 DMX Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 3 Channel

Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, 7 Channel Mode, and 8 Channel Mode.

• ADJ LED RC 2 compatiable (Not Included)

• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 11)

Mega QA Par38 Warranty Registration

The Mega QA Par38 carries a 3 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.

• 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 off 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 22 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.

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Mega QA Par38 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

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

Mega QA Par38 Set Up

Power Supply: The American DJ Mega QA Par38 contains a auto-

matic 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 different 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 QA Par38 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Mega QA Par38 has 8 DMX channel modes, please see pages 9-10 for

the different DMX modes. The DMX address is set on the rear panel of the Mega QA Par38. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connec-

tor 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.

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Figure 1

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 con-

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.

COMMON

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

Figure 2

XLR Pin Conguration

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

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

2 Cold

3 Hot

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 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.

Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

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.

Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Mega QA Par38 Operating Instructions

LED Display On/Off:

To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE button until “dxx” is displayed. “XX” represents either “on” or “oFF”. Press the UP or DONW buttons so that “doff” is displayed. 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 sec-

onds.

“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 “flip” the display 180°.

Operating Modes:

The Mega QA Par38 has five operating modes:

• RGBA Mode - Choose one of four colors to remain static or adjust

the intensity of each color to make your own color.

• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound.

• Auto Mode - There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from.

• Static Color Mode - Choose 1 of 15 colors to remain static.

• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as

as the American DJ® Show Designer™.

RGBA 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. After you have finished adjusting the intensity, or if you would like to skip to the next color,

press the SET UP button.

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 “A.XXX” is displayed you are in Amber dimming mode. Press

the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity.

6. After you have adjusted the RGBA 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).

Sound Active Mode:

In this mode the Mega QA Par38 will react to sound. There are 16 sound

active programs to choose from. The sound sensitivity can also be adjusted.

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SOXX” is dis played. “XX” represents the sound active mode (1-16) currently dis played. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 16 sound

active programs.

2. When you have found your desired sound active program press the SET UP button to adjust the sound sensitivity. When you press SET

UP, “SJ-X” should be displayed. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the sensitivity. “SJ-1” is the least sensitive, “SJ-8” is the

most sensitive.

Auto Mode: There are 3 different Auto Modes to choose from; Color

Fade, Color Change, and both modes running together. speed 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. Press the SET UP button to scroll

through the 3 different modes.

• 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 Auto Mode press the SET UP

button until “SP.XX” is displayed. When this is displayed you can adjust the running speed of your Auto Mode. Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the speed between “SP.01” (slowest) and “SP.16” (fastest). Once you have set your desired running speed, press the

SET UP button to return to your desired Auto Mode.

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