Mega Tri Bar™ Introduction
American DJ®
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the Mega Tri Bar™ by Ameri-
can DJ®. Every Mega Tri Bar™ 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 Mega Tri Bar™ is part of American DJ’s continuing
pursuit for creating high quality affordable intelligent fixtures. The Mega
Tri Bar™ is a DMX intelligent LED color bar. This wash can be used in
a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave conguration. The
unit can also be controlled via DMX controller. This wash has five operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode, Program mode, RGB
mode and DMX control mode.
Customer Support: American DJ® provides a toll free customer sup-
port 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.americandj.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: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americandj.com
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Rev. 7/15
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 Tri Bar™ General Instructions
Mega Tri Bar™ 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 Tri Bar™ Features
• Mulit-Colors
• Electronic Dimming 0-100%
• Built in Microphone
• 5 Operating Modes
• DMX-512 protocol
• 7 DMX Channel Modes
• IR Wireless Remote Control Compatiable (Not Included)
Mega Tri Bar™ Warranty Registration
The Mega Tri Bar™ carries a 2 year (730 days) limited warranty.
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase
and warranty. You may also register your product online at www.
americandj.com. All returned service items whether under warranty or
not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization
(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy
of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American DJ® customer support for a R.A. number.
• 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.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required volt-
age for 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 11 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 Tri Bar™ 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
Power Supply: The Mega Tri Bar™ contains an electronic ballast,
which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power
source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry about wall
voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere. Also be sure to only use
the included I.E.C. power cable supplied with the unit.
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 compli-
ant. 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 Tri Bar™ has 7 DMX channel DMX modes. The DMX address
is set on the back panel of the Mega Tri Bar™. Your unit and your DMX
controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable 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 professional sound and 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
Mega Tri Bar™ Set Up
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.
1
2
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
Figure 3
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2 Cold
3 Hot
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.
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.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 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 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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3
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
3
1
2
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
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
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Mega Tri Bar™ Operating Instructions
Mega Tri Bar™ Operating Instructions
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 dis-
play turn OFF after 20 seconds, press the MODE and DOWN buttons
at the same time.
Operating Modes:
Dimmer Mode:
In this mode you can adjust RGB colors to make your desired color.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “CoLr” is dis-
played.
2. Press the SET UP button to enter the RGB mode. Adjust the RGB
colors using the UP and DOWN buttons. Press SET UP to move on
to the next color in the RGB mode.
Program Mode:
In this mode you can run 1 of 14 built-in progrmas.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “Pr.XX” is dis played, “XX” = 01-14.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to find your desired and program
and press SETUP. The programs and controls are listed below.
• Pr.01 is static color program. There are 7 colors to choose from.
Press the SET UP button to enter the static color submenu. Use
the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the static colors.
• Pr.02 - Pr.12 are programs where the programs speed or fade time
can be adjusted. Both modes cannot work at the same time.
Note: You must have Program speed set to the lowest speed if
you want to run the fade mode.
Select your desired program and press the SET UP button.
“SP.XX” will be displayed, this is the program speed. You can ad just the speed from 01-99. 01 being the slowest, and 99 being the
fastest.
Press SET UP again, and “FD.XX” will be displayed, this is the fade
time. You can adjust the fade time from 01-99. 01 being the slow
est, and 99 being the fastest.
• Pr.13 - Pr.14 are programs where the program speed or fade time
can be adjusted, and also the color(s) can be selected.
Select your desired program and press the SET UP button.
“SP.XX” will be displayed, this is the program speed. You can ad-
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just the speed from 01-99. 01 being the slowest, and 99 being the
fastest.
- Press the SET UP button again to adjust the Fade speed.
“FD.XX” will be displayed, this is the fade time. You can adjust the
fade time from 01-99. 01 being the slowest, and 99 being the fast est. Press the SET UP button to enter one of two color adjust-
ment modes. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the
differnet color selections. You can also press the SET UP button
again to enter another color adjustment mode.
- Press the SET UP button to choose your color(s). The first set of
colors are controlled by the program speed. When you press SET
UP again you will find a second set of colors, these are controlled
by the fade speed. One set of colors must be set to off for the your
chosen program to work.
Example: if your running the first set of colors (program speed) then
the second set of colors (fade program) must be set to off.
Auto Mode:
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “AUTO” is
displayed. A factory program will now run. The run (loop) of the pro-
gram can be adjusted by pressing SET UP and then using the UP
and DOWN buttons to adjust the loop amount.
Example: If “n.003” is set for the loop, the unit will run each program
3 times.
Sound Active Mode:
In this mode the Mega Tri Bar™ will react to sound, changing and fading through the different colors.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “SU.XX” is dis played, press SETUP. “XX” = 00-31 which is adjustable sound sen-
sitivity levels.
2. The fixture will now change via sound. You can adjust the sound
sensitivity by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. The sound sen sitivity can be adjusted from 00 - 31, 00 being the least sensitive,
and 31 being the most sensitive.
Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allows you to link units together to run in a MasterSlave mode. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the con-
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Mega Tri Bar™ Operating Instructions
trolling 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 to gether. Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and
the Female XLR connector is the output. The first unit in the
chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only. The last
unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only.
2. Using the Master unit, choose your desired mode or program and
connect the “Slave” unit or units.
3. On the “Slave” unit(s) press the MODE button until “SLAv.” is dis played. They will now follow the “Master” unit.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller give the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. This
fixture has 7 DMX Channel Modes.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual fixture’s
traits with a Elation® DMX 512.
2. To run your fixture in DMX mode, plug in the fixture via the XLR
connections to any standard DMX controller.
3. Press the MODE button until “d.XXX” is displayed. Press the UP
or DOWN buttons to select your desired address. Once you have
set your desired DMX address press the SETUP button to choose
your desired DMX mode.
4. When you press the SETUP button until “d-PX” is displayed. “X”
represents the current DMX mode. Press the UP or DOWN
buttons to select your desired DMX mode.
d-P1 is 2 Channel mode
d-P2 is 3 Channel mode
d-P3 is 4 Channel mode
d-P4 is 6 Channel mode
d-P5 is 7 Channel mode
d-P6 is 12 Channel mode
d-P7 is 54 Channel mode
5. Please see pages 10-17 for the DMX values and traits.
Mega Tri Bar™ 2 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
1 MACROS/PROGRAMS
0 - 10 OFF
11 - 21 RED
22 - 32 YELLOW
33 - 43 GREEN
44 - 54 CYAN
55 - 65 BLUE
66 - 76 PURPLE
77 - 87 WHITE
88 - 98 SLOW DREAM
99 - 109 FAST DREAM
110 - 120 COLOR FADE
121 - 131 COLOR CHANGE
132 - 142 FLOW 1
143 - 153 FLOW 2
154 - 164 FLOW 3
165 - 175 FLOW 4
176 - 186 DOUBLE FLOW 1
187 - 197 DOUBLE FLOW 2
198 - 208 MULTI COLOR
209 - 219 2 COLOR FLOW 1
220 - 230 2 COLOR FLOW 2
231 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE
2 SPEED/SOUND SENSITIVITY CONTROL
0 - 255 SLOW - FAST
When the Channel 1 fader level is between the values of 88 and
230, the Channel 2 fader will control the speed of the macro/
program.
When the Channel 1 fader is between 231 and 255 (Sound
Active) the Channel 2 fader will control the sound sensitivity
level. Channel 2 will start at least sensitive to most sensitive.
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Mega Tri Bar™ 6 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Mega Tri Bar™ 6 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
1 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
2 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
3 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
4 COLOR MACROS
0 OFF
1 - 7 BASTARD AMBER
8 - 15 MEDIUM AMBER
16 - 23 PALE AMBER GOLD
24 - 31 GALLO GOLD
32 - 39 GOLDEN AMBER
40 - 47 LIGHT RED
48 - 55 MEDIUM RED
56 - 63 MEDIUM PINK
64 - 71 BROADWAY PINK
72 - 79 FOLLIES PINK
80 - 87 LIGHT LAVENDER
88 - 95 SPECIAL LAVENDER
96 - 103 LAVENDER
104 - 111 INDIGO
112 - 119 HEMSLEY BLUE
120 - 127 TIPTON BLUE
128 - 135 LIGHT STEEL BLUE
136 - 143 LIGHT SKY BLUE
144 - 151 SKY BLUE
152 - 159 BRILLIANT BLUE
160 - 167 LIGHT GREEN BLUE
168 - 175 BRIGHT BLUE
176 - 183 PRIMARY BLUE
184 - 191 CONGO BLUE
192 - 199 PALE YELLOW GREEN
200 - 207 MOSS GREEN
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Channel Value Function
4 COLOR MACROS CONT.
208 - 215 PRIMARY GREEN
216 - 223 DOUBLE CTB
224 - 231 FULL CTB
232 - 239 HALF CTB
240 - 247 DARK BLUE
248 - 255 WHITE
5 1 - 255 STROBING SLOW - FAST
6 1 - 255 MASTER DIMMER 0% - 100%
Mega Tri Bar™ 3 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
1 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
2 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
3 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
Mega Tri Bar™ 4 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
1 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
2 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
3 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
4 1 - 225 MASTER DIMMER 0% - 100%
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Mega Tri Bar™ 7 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
Mega Tri Bar™ 12 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
1 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
2 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
3 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
4 MACROS/PROGRAMS
0 - 10 OFF
11 - 21 RED
22 - 32 YELLOW
33 - 43 GREEN
44 - 54 CYAN
55 - 65 BLUE
66 - 76 PURPLE
77 - 87 WHITE
88 - 98 SLOW DREAM
99 - 109 FAST DREAM
110 - 120 COLOR FADE
121 - 131 COLOR CHANGE
132 - 142 FLOW 1
143 - 153 FLOW 2
154 - 164 FLOW 3
165 - 175 FLOW 4
176 - 186 DOUBLE FLOW 1
187 - 197 DOUBLE FLOW 2
198 - 208 MULTI COLOR
209 - 219 2 COLOR FLOW 1
220 - 230 2 COLOR FLOW 2
231 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE
5 SPEED/SOUND SENSITIVITY CONTROL
0 - 255 SLOW - FAST
6 1 - 255 STROBING SLOW - FAST
7 1 - 255 MASTER DIMMER 0% - 100%
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1 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
2 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
3 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
4 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
5 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
6 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
7 RED
1 - 255 0% - 100%
8 GREEN
1 - 255 0% - 100%
9 BLUE
1 - 255 0% - 100%
10 MACROS/PROGRAMS
0 - 10 OFF
11 - 21 RED
22 - 32 YELLOW
33 - 43 GREEN
44 - 54 CYAN
55 - 65 BLUE
66 - 76 PURPLE
77 - 87 WHITE
88 - 98 SLOW DREAM
99 - 109 FAST DREAM
110 - 120 COLOR FADE
121 - 131 COLOR CHANGE
132 - 142 FLOW 1
143 - 153 FLOW 2
154 - 164 FLOW 3
Mega Tri Bar™ 12 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Mega Tri Bar™ 54 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Channel Value Function
10 MACROS/PROGRAMS CONT.
165 - 175 FLOW 4
176 - 186 DOUBLE FLOW 1
187 - 197 DOUBLE FLOW 2
198 - 208 MULTI COLOR
209 - 219 2 COLOR FLOW 1
220 - 230 2 COLOR FLOW 2
231 - 255 SOUND ACTIVE
11 SPEED/SOUND SENSITIVITY CONTROL
0 - 255 SLOW - FAST
12 1 - 255 MASTER DIMMER 0% - 100%
Channel Value Function
1 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
2 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
3 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
4 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
5 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
6 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
7 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
8 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
9 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
10 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
11 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
12 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
13 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
14 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
15 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
16 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
17 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
18 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
19 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
20 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
21 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
22 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
23 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
24 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
25 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
26 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
27 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
28 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
29 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
30 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
31 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
32 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
33 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
34 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
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Mega Tri Bar™ 54 Channel Mode - Traits & Values
Mega Tri Bar™ Optional IR Wireless Controller
Channel Value Function
35 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
36 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
37 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
38 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
39 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
40 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
41 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
42 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
43 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
44 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
45 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
46 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
47 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
48 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
49 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
50 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
51 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
52 1 - 255 RED 0% - 100%
53 1 - 255 GREEN 0% - 100%
54 1 - 255 BLUE 0% - 100%
The optional IR Remote (sold separately) gives the freedom to
control your fixture from a distance and not have to use the onboard controls.
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. Note:
The IR Remote can be used when the fixtures are connected to
a DMX controller.
BLACKOUT - Pressing this button will blackout the fixture.
AUTO RUN - This button will run an automatic program. You
can adjust the amount of program cycles by pressing the AUTO
RUN button again. The display will show “n.XXX”, “XXX” representing the current number shown. Press the “+” and “-” buttons
to increase or decrease the amount of program cycles.
PROGRAM SELECTION - This button will let you access one of
the seven static color selections. Pressing this button and then
press the “+” or “-” to navigate through the different programs.
FADE - This button will activate the fade effect. You can control
the fade speed by pressing the “+” and “-” buttons. Press this
button again to exit fade mode.
SPEED - Press this button and use the “+” & “-” buttons to ad-
just the speed of a program.
SOUND ACTIVE - This button activates sound active mode.
Sound active mode will not work for outdoor LED lights.
SLAVE - This designates the fixture as a slave fixture in a mas-
ter/slave configuration.
RGB - Press either one of these buttons, and then press the “+”
and “-” to adjust the brighness.
“+” and “-” Buttons - Use these buttons to adjust the fade
speed, Auto Run speed, dimming, and program selection.
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Mega Tri Bar™ Photometrics - RGB
Mega Tri Bar™ Photometrics - All On
Red
Green
RGB
Blue
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Mega Tri Bar™ Fuse Replacement
First unplug the power. The fuse holder is located next to the power
cord. Using a flat-head screw driver unscrew the fuse holder. Remove
the bad fuse and replace with a new one.
Mega Tri Bar™ Trouble Shooting
Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter,
with solutions.
Unit not responding to DMX:
1. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are
wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices
pin 2 may be ‘hot’). Also, check that all cables are connected
to the right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs
and outputs are connected.
Unit does not respond to sound:
1. Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit.
If problems are not resolved; Contact American DJ® for service.
1-800-322-6337
Mega Tri Bar™ Mounting Bracket
Mega Tri Bar™ Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the
outside casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth
every 20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging
the unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew).
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Mega Tri Bar™ Warranty
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 specic 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. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before
sending back the product. Contact American DJ, Inc. Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send
the product only to the American DJ, Inc. factory. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the
requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty,
American DJ, Inc. will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United
States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in it’s original package. No accessories
should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American DJ,
Inc. shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the
safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which American DJ, Inc. concludes, after inspection, aects the reliability
of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American DJ,
Inc. factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American DJ, Inc.; if the
product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning
or periodic check-up. During the period specied above, American DJ, Inc. will replace defective
parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service
and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American DJ, Inc. under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof,
including parts, at the sole discretion of American DJ. All products covered by this warranty were
manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that eect.
E. American DJ, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements
upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore man-
ufactured. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by American DJ, Inc. in connection with this product, including warranties
of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no
warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, shall
apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and/or Dealer’s sole remedy
shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances
shall American DJ, Inc. be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, this product.
This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American DJ and American Audio
Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and
conditions heretofore published.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS:
• All American Audio Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty (except V-Plus Series Ampliers)
• All American Audio V-Plus Series Ampliers = 3-year (1095 day) Limited Warranty
• American DJ Lighting and American DJ Branded Products = 1-year (365 day) Limited Warranty
(Such as: Special Eect Lighting, Intelligent Lighting, UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble
Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands etc. excluding Laser Products, lamps,
and Star Tec Series)
• American DJ Laser Products and Star Tec Products = 90-Day Limited Warranty
• American DJ L.E.D. Products = 2-year (730 day) Limited Warranty (excluding motors which have a
1-year (365 day Limited Warranty)
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Mega Tri Bar™ Specifications
Model:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Mega Tri Bar™
Working Position: Any safe working position
Voltage: 90V~240V 50/60Hz
LEDs: 18 x 3W Tri Color LEDs
Power Consumption: 80 Watts
Beam Angle: 40 Degrees
Fuse: 2Amp
Weight: 13.2lbs./ 6Kgs.
Dimensions: 43.3” (L) x 3.14” (W) x 4.56” (H)
1100 (L) x 80 (W) x 116 (H) mm
Colors: RGB Color Mixing
DMX Channels: 7 DMX Channel Modes
Warranty: 2 Year (730 days)
Auto Sensing Voltage: This xture contains a electronic bal-
last, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source.
Please Note: Specications and improvements in the design of
this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior
written notice.
©American DJ Supply
American DJ World Headquarters:
6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA
Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-582-2610
Web: www.americandj.com / E-mail: info@americandj.com
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Junostraat 2
6468 EW Kerkrade
Netherlands
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