Martin T-Rex User Manual

T-Rex

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user manual

Measurements are expressed in millimeters.

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1 Lamp access
2 Focus adjustment
3 Mounting bracket
4 Swivel locks
5 Clamp hole
6 Air vent

285

190

7 AC input & main fuse
8 Microphone

490

164 225

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© 2001 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 China.

P/N 35000101, Rev. B

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

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T-Rex safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing a plug on the mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing or hanging the T-Rex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the bracket as a floor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

replacing the main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lamp installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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NTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Martin T-Rex. This lighting fixture uses a 250 watt
halogen lamp, a moving 4-facet mirror, a multi-effect color/gobo wheel, and a
built-in microphone to project exciting effects automatically in time with the
music.

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T-REX SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of

lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, 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 printed on
the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please
contact a Martin distributor for assistance. Refer any service operation not
described in this manual to a qualified technician. Do not modify the fixture or
install other than genuine Martin accessories and upgrade kits.

Avoiding electric shocks

• 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 comp lies 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 qualified technician.

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

Protecting yourself and others from burns and fire

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

• Ensure that the air flow through fans and vents is free and unobstructed.

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• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.3

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meters (12 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable material s well away
from the fixture.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.1 meters (4 inches) of the fixture.

• Provide a minimum clearance of 1 meter (39 inches) around fans and air vents.

• Replace the lamp i f it becomes de fecti ve or w orn out, or before usage e xceeds the
maximum service life. When replacing the lamp, all ow the fixture to cool for at
least 5 minutes before opening the fixture or remo ving the lamp. It can tak e up to
15 minutes for the fixture to cool completely.

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

• The exterior of the f ixture can reach temperatures up to 60° C (140° F). Allo w the
fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.

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

• Do not stare directly into the light.

Preventing injuries 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 e xternal c o ve rs and rig ging hardw are a re secur ely f astened 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 T-Rex comes with:

• Mounting bracket

• 1.5-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable

•User manual

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