Martin MX-4 User Manual

MX-4

user manual

1 focus lens

2cover bolts

3air vent

4mirror assembly

5pan/tilt arm

6safety cable holes

7mounting bracket

8air vents

9 AC input & main

fuse

10 DIP-switch

11 lamp access plate

12 data sockets

13 swivel locks

14 cooling fan

©1999 - 2000 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 35000086, Rev. E

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STAND-ALONE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MC-1 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DMX OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BASIC SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DMX PROTOCOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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NTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-4. This automated moving-mirror spotlight

provides 15 full and 2 split colors, 19 gobos, high-speed shutter, 230° of pan and
76° of tilt, adjustable focus, and a 16° beam angle. It uses a 150 watt discharge lamp
and may be operated with DMX controllers, the Martin MC-1 remote control, or as
a stand-alone unit with master/slave capability.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not for household

use.

This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric
shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this manual before
powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings 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 hot line.

To protect yourself and others from electric shock

• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp,
fuses, or any part, and when not in use.

•Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.

• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.

•Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.

• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.

To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp
explosion

•Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.

•When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before
opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves
and safety glasses.

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• Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.

•Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out.

To protect yourself and others from burns and fire

• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective
fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.

•Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.1 meters
(4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the
fixture.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 inches) of the fixture.

•Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.

• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror.

• Allow the fixture to cool before handling.

• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.

• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).

To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls

• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold
at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.

• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an
approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.

• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.

UNPACKING

The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment ­always use it to transport the fixture.

The MX-4 comes with:

• Philips CDM-SA/T 150W discharge lamp

• 3 m, 3-pin IEC mains cable

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AC

Warning! For protection from fire and electric shock, the fixture must be

Warning! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the

Important! Check the power supply setting before applying power.

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

POWER

The MX-4 power supply has 5 voltage and 2 frequency settings. The factory default
setting is shown on the serial number label.

grounded (earthed). The power supply shall have overload and
ground-fault protection.

current requirements of all connected devices before use.

Cut and remove the tie before applying power.

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Important! Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system.

To install a plug on the mains lead

The mains lead must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that fits your
power distribution system. Consult a qualified electrician if you have any
doubts about proper installation.

•Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow and

green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to live, and the blue wire to neutral.

The table below shows some pin identification schemes.

Wire Pin Marking Screw color

brown live “L” yellow or brass

blue neutral “N” silver

yellow/green ground green

Table 1: Cord cap wir in g

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AC power

To rewire the power supply

Always use the setting that most closely matches the local AC mains voltage and
frequency.

1Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the top cover bolts with a 4 mm

Allen wrench and lift off the cover.

2On the transformer, which is located behind the color wheel, move the brown

and white wires to the transformer taps shown for your mains voltage. (If your

MX-4 has 2 blue wires, the blue wire

to the white wire.)

with the insulated spade plug

Important! Do not move the blue wire from terminal 9 or the black wire from

terminal 15.

Mains voltage Setting Brown White

95 - 109 V 100 V 12 10

110 - 130 V 120 V 12 9

corresponds

orange
orange

blue

white
black

brown

orange
orange

blue

white

black

brown

200 - 219 V 210 V 15 10

219 - 239 V 230 V 15 9

240 - 260 V 250 V 16 9

Table 2: Tra n s f ormer setting s

23456781

100 V

10 11 12 13 14 15 169

23456781

210 V

orange
orange

blue

white
black

brown

orange
orange

blue

white
black

brown

23456781

120 V

10 11 12 13 14 15 169

23456781

230 V

10 11 12 13 14 15 169

AC power

10 11 12 13 14 15 169

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23456781

orange
orange

blue

white
black

brown

3To set the frequency, move the

or “230-60” (60 Hz) terminal as shown. The wire is released and locked by

inserting a small screwdriver in the square hole next to the terminal and prying

back the spring.

4Tug lightly on the black wire to make sure that it is connected securely.

5Replace the top cover.

50 Hz

black

wire on the ballast to the “230-50” (50 Hz)

60 Hz

250 V

10 11 12 13 14 15 169

black

brown

black

brown

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NSTALLATION

The MX-4 can be fastened directly to a suitable surface or to a rigging clamp by
means of its adjustable mounting bracket. It can also be placed at an angle directly
on the stage or floor using the mounting bracket as a floor stand. Do not lay the
fixture flat on its pan/tilt arms: this can cause the fixture to overheat.

If using the GE Arcstream lamp, see “To orient the Arcstream lamp for maximum
life” on page 19.

Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding.

Warning! Always use a secure means of secondary attachment.

To rig the MX-4

1If using a rigging clamp (not included), verify that it is undamaged and can bear

at least 10 times the fixture’s weight. Bolt the clamp securely to the bracket

with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut, or as recommended by the

clamp manufacturer, through the 13 mm hole in the center of the mounting

bracket.

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2If fastening the fixture directly, verify that the hardware (not included) and

mounting surface can bear at least 10 times the fixture’s weight. The four 6.2

mm holes and/or the 13 mm hole in the mounting bracket may be used.

3 Verify that the structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all installed

fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.

4Working from a stable platform, clamp or fasten the fixture to the structure.

5Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture

through/over the support and through a hole in the pan/tilt arm.

6Loosen the swivel locks and tilt the fixture to the desired angle. Turn the swivel

locks clockwise to tighten. If a swivel lock does not tighten fully, pull the handle

out, turn it counterclockwise, and retighten. Repeat as necessary.

7Verify that the fixture is located at least 0.3 meters (12 in.) away from the

surface to be illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible

materials. Verify that the clearance around the fan and air vents is at least 0.1

meters (4 in.). Verify that there are no flammable materials nearby.

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