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User Instructions

  Mega QA Par38    

                                 Introduction

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American DJ

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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 ship-

ping 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. 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 first contact-

ing 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 fixture can be 

used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave configura-

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 encoun-

ter 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. 

Pacific 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 fire, 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 Contents for Mega QA Par38

Page 1: ...a QA Par38 is a DMX intelligent high powered LED par fixture This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configura 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 encoun ter ...

Page 2: ...ticular attention to the point they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the 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 ding amplifiers that produce heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The...

Page 3: ...er Manual Page 5 Mega QA Par38 Set Up American DJ www Americandj com Mega QA Par38 User Manual Page 6 Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures 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 ...

Page 4: ...n 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 a...

Page 5: ...ess the MODE button until Ch 02 is displayed This is the 2 Channel DMX Mode 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...

Page 6: ...mes this indicates that you are in Color Change mode Press SPEED button and use the but tons to adjust the color change speed FLASH This button will activate the strobe effect You can control the flash rate by pressing the and buttons Press this button again to exit strobe mode SPEED Press this button to activate and use the buttons to adjust the speed of color fade and color change mode color fad...

Page 7: ...er your fixture has different DMX channel modes please select your desired mode by press ing the DMX Mode button then using the or buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel Modes Set the mode before you address the fixture See the bottom of this page for the DMX modes 2 After you have selected your mode set the DMX address for the fixture by pressing the S button When the S button is pressed the L...

Page 8: ...X Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors 2 1 255 DIMMER 0 100 Mega QA Par38 3 Channel DMX Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 1 255 COLOR MACROS See 1 Channel DMX mode for colors 2 1 255 DIMMER 0 100 3 STROBING 0 15 OFF 16 255 STROBING SLOW FAST Mega QA Par38 1 Channel DMX Values Functions Channel Value Function 1 COLOR MACROS 0 15 OFF ...

Page 9: ... mode for colors Mega QA Par38 7 Channel DMX Values Functions Channels 1 2 3 4 will not work when Channel 7 is being used Channel Value Function 1 RED 1 255 0 100 2 GREEN 1 255 0 100 3 BLUE 1 255 0 100 4 AMBER 1 255 0 100 5 MASTER DIMMER 1 255 0 100 6 STROBING PROGRAM SPEED SOUND SENSITIVITY 0 15 STROBING OFF 16 255 STROBING SLOW FAST 0 255 PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST 0 31 SOUND SENSITIVITY OFF 32 255...

Page 10: ...E MODE 9 144 159 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 10 160 175 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 11 176 191 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 12 192 207 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 13 208 223 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 14 224 239 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 15 240 255 SOUND ACTIVE MODE 16 Mega QA Par38 8 Channel DMX Values Function American DJ www Americandj com Mega QA Par38 User Manual Page 20 Channel Value Function 8 COLOR CHANGE MODE CONT 64 79 COLOR CHANGE 5 80 95 COLO...

Page 11: ...onal in three different mounting positions hanging upside down from a ceiling hanging sideways on trussing or set on a flat level surface The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp not provided affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating Always ensure that the structure to whic...

Page 12: ...roduct 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 per...

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