Martin MX-1 User Manual

MX-1

user manual

P/N 35000077

©1999 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.

Printed in Denmark.

P/N 35000077, revision #990412-MA

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Parts key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Lamp installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

To install a lamp in the MX-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

AC power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

To change the voltage setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To install a plug on the mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

To rig the MX-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DIP-switch settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

DMX address selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

To set the DMX address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Special settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Recommended cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To connect the data link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Full DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1-channel DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Stand-alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

To connect units for master / slave operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To clean optical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To clean the fan and air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To replace the main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To replace the secondary fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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NTRODUCTION

I

Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-1. The MX-1 is an automated profile
spotlight that empl oys a 250 watt halogen lamp. It provides strobe effects,
continuous electronic dimming, 18 color/gobo effects, a moving-mirror with 230°
of pan and 76° of tilt, adjustable focus, a 16° beam angle, and a variety of control
options.

The MX-1 is not for house hold use . It is not for c hildren: it prese nts risks of injury
due to electric shock, b urns, f alls, hi gh-in tensity li ght, and f ir e. F or safe opera tion,
read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety
precautions listed below, and observe all warnings printed in this manual and on
the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please
contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service ho tline for
assistance.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• ALWAYS disconnect the fixture from AC power before opening the fixture or
removing any part.

• ALWAYS keep combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at
least 10 centimeters (4 inches) away from the fixture.

• ALWAYS ground (earth) the fixture electrically.

• ALWAYS allow the lamp to cool at least 5 minutes before removing the lamp
assembly.

• ALWAYS, when suspending the fixture above ground level, secure it with an
approved safety cable.

• ALWAYS refer service to a qualified technician.

• ALWAYS provide a minimum clearance of 10 centimeters (4 inches) around
the fan and air vent.

• ALWAYS block access below the work area when rigging, derigging, or
servicing fixtures.

• NEVER place flammable materials anywhere near the fixture.

• NEVER expose the fixture to rain or moisture.

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• NEVER illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 inches) of the fixture.

• NEVER operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C
(104° F).

• NEVER place filters or other objects over the lens or mirror.

• NEVER stare directly into the light.

• NEVER operate the fixture without all parts installed.

• NEVER modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.

UNPACKING

The packing mat erial is careful ly d esign ed t o pro tect th e fixture duri ng sh ipmen t

- always use it to transport the fixture.
The MX-1 comes with:

• 1 3-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable

• 1 user manual

Important! The mirror assembly is secured for transport with a plastic tie.

Cut and remove the tie before use.

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ARTS KEY

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1 focus lens
2 cover locks
3 air vent
4 mirror assembly
5 pan/tilt arm
6 safety cable holes
7 mounting bracket

2

8 air vents
9 AC input & main

fuse
10 DIP-switch
11 data output
12 data input
13 swivel locks
14 cooling fan

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AMP INSTALLATION

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The MX-1 uses a 24V, 250W ELC halogen lamp. Two models are available, an
economical 300 hour lamp from Philips and a high-output 50 hour lamp from
Osram. Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture.

Allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes before packing and moving the
fixture. To avoid possible damage, remove the l amp when shipping the fixture.

Warning! Always disconnec t the fixt ure f rom AC power and all ow it to

cool for 5 minutes before ins talling the lamp.

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To install a lamp in the MX-1

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. If replacing a ho t l a m p , a l low it to cool

for 5 minutes befo re removin g the cover. The lamp cools faster with the cover
in place.

2 Release the 4 cover locks by turning them a quarter-turn counterclockwise.

Lift the cover straight off.

3 To remove the lamp, grasp it by the reflector and pull it out of the holder. Pull

the socket straight back off the metal pins. Do not pull the wires.
4 Push the socket fully onto the pins of the new lamp.
5 Gently push the lamp into the holder until it snaps into place.
6 Replace the top cover. To lock the 4 cover locks, turn them a half to a quarter

turn clockwise until you feel them cli ck.

Do not overtighten

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AC

Warning! For safe o perat ion, the fi xture must be groun ded (e ar thed) .
Impor tant! Check vo ltage setti ng before applying power. Do not connect

POWER CONNECTION

the MX-1 to an electrical dimmer system: doing so can damage
the electronics .

Before use verify that the fixture ’s power supply is correctly tapped for the loca l
AC voltage. The default voltage setting is printed on the serial number label near
the AC input. The “EU” version may be set t o 230 or 24 5 V AC and the “US”
version may be set to 110 or 120 V AC. Use the setting that is closest to the local
supply voltage.

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To change the voltage setting

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power.

Release the 4 cover locks by turning
them a quarter-turn counterclockwise.
Lift the cover straight off.

2 Locate and disconnect plug PL124 on

the back edge of the printed circuit
board. It has red, yellow, and blue
wires.

3 To select 230 V AC (EU version) or 110

V AC (US version), flip and move the

up

plug
to the

4 To select 245 V AC (EU version) or 120

V AC (US version), flip and move the
plug
connects to the

so that th e

top

pin.

down

so that the

red

bottom

wire co nnects

red

pin.

wire

red

Setting for
110 V (US) / 230 V (EU)

Setting for
120 V (US) / 245 V (EU)

5 Replace the top cover before applying

power.

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red