MH 2 Wash
User Manual
Professional Entertainment Technology
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Manual: Revision C
Table of contents
Safety information ............................................................................................. 5
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 9
Before using the product for the first time ......................................................... 9
Physical installation ........................................................................................ 10
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface .......................................................... 10
Mounting the fixture on a truss .................................................................... 10
AC power ........................................................................................................ 11
Fixture overview .............................................................................................. 13
Connections ................................................................................................ 13
Control data link .............................................................................................. 14
Tips for reliable data transmission .............................................................. 14
Connecting the data link .............................................................................. 14
Fixture setup ................................................................................................... 15
Using the control menus ............................................................................. 15
DMX addressing .......................................................................................... 15
Show mode ................................................................................................. 16
Sound activation .......................................................................................... 16
Dimmer modes ............................................................................................ 17
Pan/tilt inversion .......................................................................................... 17
Backlight ...................................................................................................... 18
White balance adjustment ........................................................................... 18
Function delay ............................................................................................. 18
Blackout ....................................................................................................... 19
Manual test .................................................................................................. 19
Auto test ...................................................................................................... 19
Temperature ................................................................................................ 19
Fixture time .................................................................................................. 20
Firmware version ......................................................................................... 20
PRO defaults ............................................................................................... 20
Head home position adjustment ................................................................. 20
Reset factory default settings ...................................................................... 20
Effects ............................................................................................................. 21
Pan and tilt .................................................................................................. 21
Strobe effects .............................................................................................. 21
Electronic dimming ...................................................................................... 21
Color control ................................................................................................ 21
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 22
Service and repairs ..................................................................................... 23
DMX protocol .................................................................................................. 24
Electronic shutter effect ............................................................................... 24
Color wheel effect ........................................................................................ 25
Color wheel rotation effect........................................................................... 26
Random color .............................................................................................. 26
Control menus ................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 29
Specifications .................................................................................................. 31
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
powering, operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the
product and in this manual:
Warning!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
LED light
emission. Risk of
eye injury.
Warning!
Refer to manual
before installing,
powering or
servicing.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk of
lethal or severe
electric shock.
Warning!
Hot surfaces and
fire hazard.
Avoid looking directly into the LED light source beam and do not
view the light output with optical instruments or any device that
may concentrate the beam.
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household
use. It presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire
hazards, electric shock and falls.
Read this manual before installing, powering or servicing the
fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all
warnings in this manual and printed on the fixture. Keep this
manual for future use. If you have questions about how to
operate the fixture safely, please contact your RUSH by Martin™
dealer or call the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740
0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
Please see the Martin website at www.martin.com for the latest
information and documentation about this and all Martin
products.
Protection from electric shock
Always shut down power to the fixture before carrying out any
installation or maintenance work.
Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or
installing any cover or part and when not in use.
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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
(earth-fault) protection.
Replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and
rating only.
The voltage and frequency at the power throughput outlet are
the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the power
inlet. Only connect devices to the power outlet that accept this
voltage and frequency.
Interconnect devices to power in a chain only as described in
this manual.
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution
equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the
current requirements of all connected devices.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or
any seal, cover, cable, or other component is damaged,
defective, deformed, wet or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
a
)
exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The surface of the product casing can reach up to 85° C (185°
F) during operation. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
Allow the fixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all
combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 100 mm
(4 in.) away from the fixture head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the
fixture. Provide a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around
fans and air vents.
Do not illuminate surfaces within 200 mm (7.9 ins.) of the fixture.
Do not attempt to bypass thermostatic switches or fuses.
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Connect only other fixtures of the same type to the power
throughput sockets. Do not connect any other type of device to
these sockets.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical
component.
Protection from injury
Do not look continuously at LEDs from a distance of less than
8.3 meters (27 ft. 3 inches) from the front surface of the fixture
without protective eyewear such as shade 4-5 welding goggles.
At less than this distance, the LED emission can cause eye
injury or irritation. At distances of 8.3 meters (27 ft. 3 inches) and
above, light output is harmless to the naked eye provided that
the eye’s natural aversion response is not overcome.
Do not look at LEDs with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or
similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking at the LEDs from within 8.3
meters (27 ft. 3 inches) when the product lights up suddenly.
This can happen when power is applied, when the product
receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are
selected.
To minimize the risk of eye irritation or injury, disconnect the
fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use, and
provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone
working on or near the fixture.
Fasten the fixture securely to a fixed surface or structure when
in use. The fixture is not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can
hold at least 10 times the weight of all the devices they support.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a
rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of
support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or
damage if it falls, install a secondary attachment such as a
safety cable that is approved by an official body such as TÜV as
a safety attachment for the weight that it secures. The safety
cable must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and be
capable of bearing a static suspended load that is ten times the
weight of the fixture and all installed accessories.
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Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it
cannot collide with an object or another fixture when it moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely
fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform whenever installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers,
shields or any optical component.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Always ensure that the
fixture is supported by its base.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture
immediately and disconnect it from power. Never attempt to use
a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine RUSH by
Martin™ parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a
qualified technician.
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Introduction
The MH 2 Wash is an extremely small, fast and powerful LED moving beam
and wash effect incorporating seven 10 W long-life LEDs. It provides smooth
electronic dimming as well as strobe effects. The device is extremely rugged,
lightweight and compact, and is ideal for mobile DJ’s, touring or small fixed
installations.
The fixture can be controlled using any DMX-compliant controller or operate
as a standalone device, running one of four pre-programmed shows, with the
option of ‘music trig’ sound activation.
The fixture is supplied with this user manual and a 1.5 m (5 ft) power cable
(local power plug not included).
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read Safety information on page 5 before installing, powering, operating
or servicing the fixture.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using
the fixture. Never attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
3. If the fixture is not going to be hard-wired to a mains supply, attach a local
power plug (not supplied) to the end of the supplied power cable.
4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power
supply match the power requirements of the fixture. (See Specifications on
page 31.)
5. Check the Martin Professional website at www.martin.com for the most
recent user documentation and technical information about the fixture.
RUSH by Martin user manual revisions are identified by the revision letter
at the bottom of the inside cover.
Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects
and functions to their home positions. Be prepared for the fixture head to move.
The reset process usually takes around 20 seconds.
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Physical installation
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and must be used in a dry location
with adequate ventilation. Always ensure that none of the fixture’s ventilation
slots are blocked and always ensure that the product is firmly affixed to avoid
vibration during operation.
Fastening the fixture to a flat surface
The fixture can be fastened to a hard fixed flat surface that is oriented at any
angle. Ensure that the surface can support at least 10 times the weight of all
fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
Fasten the fixture securely. Do not stand it on a surface or leave it where it can
be moved or fall over. Attach a securely anchored safety cable to the fixture if
it is installed in any location where it may fall and cause injury or damage if the
primary attachment fails.
Mounting the fixture on a truss
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any
orientation. When clamping a fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of
all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. Rig the fixture using clamps and hardware suitable for the purpose.
Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss. Tighten the
rigging clamps and hardware.
4. Secure the fixture against clamp failure with a secondary attachment such
as an approved safety cable that is rated for the weight of the fixture.
5. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
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AC power
Read Safety information on page 5 before connecting the fixture
to AC mains power.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power distribution circuit must be equipped with a
fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Socket outlets or external power switches used to supply the
fixture with power must be located near the fixture and easily
accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from
power.
Do not insert or remove live Neutrik PowerCon connectors to
apply or cut power, as this may cause arcing at the terminals
that will damage the connectors.
Do not use an external dimming system to supply power to the
fixture, as this may cause damage to the fixture that is not
covered by the product warranty.
Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to power sockets.
Power input and throughput cables must be rated 16 A minimum, have three
conductors 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) minimum conductor size and an outer cable
diameter of 5 - 15 mm (0.2 - 0.6 in.). Cables must be hard usage type (SJT or
equivalent) and heat-resistant to 90° C (194° F) minimum. In the EU the cable
must be HAR approved or equivalent. Cables used for power throughput must
meet the same specifications as for power input cables.
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to
install it permanently, or a power plug that is suitable for the local power outlets
can be installed on the power cable.
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power to the fixture at any other
voltage than this.
Power can be relayed from one fixture to another device in a daisy-chain via
the white PowerCon throughput socket. Do not connect devices to power in a
chain that will exceed the power and current ratings of any cable or connector
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used in the chain. When using:
• 120 V, 60 Hz mains power, do not connect more than 3 fixtures to power in
one chain.
• 230 V, 50 Hz mains power, do not connect more than 5 fixtures to power in
one chain.
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Fixture overview
LEDs
The fixture has two LEDs on the front of the base:
DMX On DMX input present
SOUND Flashing Sound activation
Buttons
MENU
• Activate the menu mode functions, or
• Return to the previous level of the menu
structure, or
• Hold to exit the menus
DOWN Go down a menu branch
UP Go up a menu branch
ENTER Confirm the selected function
Hold and press the MENU button to exit the menu mode (this occurs
automatically after 60 seconds when there has been no user input).
Connections
On the rear of the base of the fixture can be found Neutrik PowerCon mains
power input (blue) and output (white) connections and well as 3-pin and 5-pin
XLR connections for data input and output.
Fuse
The T 6.3A fixture fuse can be found under the cover next to the power
input/output connectors.
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Control data link
A DMX 512 data link is required in order to control the fixture via DMX. The
fixture has 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX data input and output.
The number of daisy-chained fixtures is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures in relation to the maximum 512 channels
available in one DMX universe. Note that if independent control of a fixture is
required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are required to
behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels. To add
more fixtures or groups of fixtures when the above limit is reached, add a DMX
universe and another daisy-chained link.
Tips for reliable data transmission
Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices: standard
microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs. 24 AWG
cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Heavier gauge cable
and/or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs. The pin-out on all
connectors is pin 1 = shield, pin 2 = cold (-), and pin 3 = hot (+). Pins 4 and 5
in the 5-pin XLR connectors are not used in the fixture but are available for
possible additional data signals as required by the DMX512-A standard.
Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
To split the link into branches, use a splitter, such as the Martin 4-Channel
Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier. Terminate the link by installing a
termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture. The termination plug,
which is a male XLR plug with a 120-Ohm, 0.25-Watt resistor soldered
between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and
cause interference. If a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.
Connecting the data link
To connect the fixture to data:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the closest fixture’s
male XLR DMX input connector.
2. Connect the DMX output of the fixture closest to the controller to the DMX
input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input.
Terminate the last fixture on the link with a 120-Ohm resistor.
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Fixture setup
This section explains the fixture characteristics that can be set that determine
how it can be controlled and will behave. These settings are made using the
menus available from the control panel, and are retained, even when the
fixture is powered off.
Using the control menus
A map of the control menu structure can be found in Control menus on page
27.
To access the control menus, press the MENU button. Navigate the menu
structure using the ENTER, DOWN and UP buttons. Select any required menu
option using the ENTER button. To return to a higher level in the menu
structure without any change, press the MENU button.
To exit the menu mode, hold and press the MENU button. (This will occur
automatically after a period where there has been no user input.)
DMX addressing
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to
receive instructions from a DMX controller. The fixture can be controlled using
signals sent by a DMX controller on twelve channels. Each DMX controlled
fixture must have a DMX address set. For example, if a fixture has a DMX
address of 10, then it uses channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
and 21. The following fixture in the DMX chain could then be set to a DMX
address of 22.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control
channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the same address, if
identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic
purposes and symmetric control, particularly when combined with the inverse
pan and tilt options.
The DMX address is configured using the DMX ADDRESS menu in the control
panel.
To set the fixture’s DMX address:
1. Select DMX ADDRESS and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present address will blink on the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the address (1 to 512).
3. Once the address has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it. To
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
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the MENU button again.
Show mode
Show mode provides four preprogrammed shows. These can be accessed
from certain DMX modes or the show will run if the fixture is not connected to
DMX or blacked out in a standalone fashion. Show mode can be combined
with sound activation.
To set a fixture’s show mode:
1. Select SHOW MODE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Show 1, Show 2, Show 3 or
Show 4.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
Sound activation (music trig)
The fixture has a built-in microphone that can be used to synchronize its
behavior to the beat of music. When the fixture is not connected to a DMX
controller, and is running in Show Mode, it can be set to trigger scene changes
(effects, color changes and movement) in synch with music.
To turn on sound activation:
1. Select SOUND STATE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select ON (sound activation on) or OFF
(sound activation off).
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
To adjust the sensitivity of the sound activation microphone:
1. Select SOUND SENSE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the sound sense from 0 …100.
3. Once the level has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
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Dimmer modes
For DMX control, there are four possible settings for controlling the rate of
dimming:
MODE 1 LINEAR. The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as
DMX value is increased.
MODE 2 SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is finer at low levels and
coarser at high levels.
MODE 3 INVERSE SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is coarser at low
levels and finer at high levels.
MODE 4 S-CURVE – light intensity control is finer at low levels and high
levels and coarser at medium levels.
To set the fixture’s dimmer curve:
1. Select DIMMER CURVE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select Mode1, Mode 2, Mode 3 or
Mode 4.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
Pan/tilt inversion
The PAN INVERSE and TILT INVERSE menus can be used to reverse the
direction of pan and tilt. These settings are useful for symmetrical effects with
multiple fixtures, or when coordinating the movement of fixtures that are floor
mounted and rigged upside down.
To adjust the pan inversion settings:
1. Select PAN INVERSE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (tilt inversion) or NO
(normal) mode.
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3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to confirm (or
to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change
press the MENU button).
To adjust the tilt inversion settings:
1. Select TILT INVERSE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (tilt inversion) or NO
(normal) mode.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to confirm (or,
to return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change
press the MENU button).
Backlight
To adjust the backlight settings:
1. Select BACK LIGHT menu and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the ON (LED on) or OFF (LED
off) mode.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
White balance adjustment
To adjust the white balance mix:
1. Select WHITE BALANCE and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the RED or GREEN or BLUE.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to setup.
4. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the value (125~255).
5. Once the correct value has been selected, press the ENTER button to set
it (or, to return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change
press the MENU button).
Function delay
Functions activated through DMX (when in DMX mode) can be set so that they
are delayed up to 3 seconds. To set a function delay duration:
1. Select Function Delay and press the ENTER button to confirm. The
present mode will blink on the display.
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2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select No Delay, 1S Delay, 2S Delay or
3S Delay.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to the higher level of the menu structure without any change press
the MENU button).
Blackout
You can blackout the fixture using the control menu:
1. Select BLACKOUT and press the ENTER button. The present mode will
blink on the display.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (blackout) or NO (do not
blackout) mode.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button to set it (or, to
return to a higher level of the menu structure without any change press the
MENU button).
Manual test
Fixture functions can be tested or controlled manually:
1. Select MANUAL TEST and press the ENTER button.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select PAN, TILT, RED1, GREEN1,
BLUE1, WHITE1…RED4, GREEN4, BLUE4, WHITE4, DIMMER or
STROBE.
3. Once the mode has been selected, press the ENTER button.
4. Use the DOWN and UP button to change the value (0-255).
5. To return to a higher level of the menu press the MENU button again.
Auto test
To perform a complete test of all of the fixture functions:
1. Select AUTO TEST and press the ENTER button.
2. Press the ENTER button. The fixture will run a self-test routine.
Temperature
To check the onboard temperature of the fixture:
1. Select TEMP and press the ENTER button. The display will show the
temperature of the unit.
2. To return to a higher level of the menu press the MENU button again. Hold
and press the MENU button to exit the menu mode.
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Fixture time
To display the fixture’s operating hours counter:
1. Select FIXTURE TIME and press the ENTER button. The display will show
the number of working hours of the unit.
2. To return to a higher level of the menu press the MENU button again. Hold
and press the MENU button to exit the menu mode.
Firmware version
To display the fixture’s installed firmware version number:
1. Select FIRMWARE VERSION and press the ENTER button. The display
will show the version of software of the unit.
2. To return to a higher level of the menu press the MENU button again. Hold
and press the MENU button to exit the menu mode.
PRO defaults
To select or de-select PRO defaults:
1. Select PRO DEFAULTS and press the ENTER button. The display will
blink.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select the YES (set the fixture to PRO
Defaults settings) or NO.
3. Press the ENTER button to set (or, to return to the higher level of the
menu structure without any change press the MENU button).
Head home position adjustment
The fixture head can lose its home position in some cases. To reset this:
1. In the menu structure, hold the ENTER button down for at least 3 seconds
to enter Offset mode.
2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons up to choose PAN OFFSET or TILT
OFFSET. Press the ENTER button and the display will blink.
3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the home position of the head on
the pan or tilt axis.
4. Once the correct position has been reached, press the ENTER button to
set this (or, to return to a higher level of the menu structure without any
change press the MENU button).
Reset factory default settings
The fixture’s default settings can be restored using the RESET menu.
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Effects
This section describes DMX-controllable effects that require particular
explanation. See DMX protocol on page 24 for a full list of the DMX channels
and values required to control the different effects.
Pan and tilt
The fixture’s moving head can be panned through 540° and tilted through 270°.
Using the control menus it is possible to invert pan or tilt movement and
enable or disable blackout during movement of the fixture head.
Strobe effects
The strobe effects provide instant open and blackout, variable speed regular
and random strobe.
Electronic dimming
Overall intensity can be adjusted 0-100% using electronic dimming. The
dimmer curve can be adjusted using the fixture control panel (see Dimmer
modes on page 17).
Color control
Full RGBW color mixing is available. The white balance can be adjusted using
the fixture control menu (see White balance adjustment on page 18).
There is also an electronic color wheel effect that you can control as if it was a
mechanical color wheel. You can select from 33 Lee-referenced colors and
also snap through the colors as if you were rotating a color wheel.
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Maintenance
Read Safety information on page 5 before maintaining the fixture.
Always comply with the safety instructions.
Refer any service operation not described in this user manual to
a qualified service technician.
Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades
performance, causes overheating and will damage the fixture.
Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not
covered by the product warranty.
Always disconnect mains power before cleaning or servicing the
fixture.
Fixtures must be serviced in an area where there is no risk of
anyone being injured by failing parts, tools or other materials.
Cleaning
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to
optimize light output. Cleaning schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly
depending on the operating environment. It is therefore impossible to specify
precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. Environmental factors that may result
in a need for frequent cleaning include:
• Use of smoke or fog machines.
• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
• Presence of cigarette smoke.
• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the
natural environment at outdoor events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100
hours of operation to see whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at
frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning
requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by
Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do
not use any product that contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause
surface damage.
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To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 10
minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of
the fixture and the air vents at the back and sides of the head and in the
base with low-pressure compressed air.
3. Clean the LED lenses by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth
moistened with a weak detergent solution. Do not rub the surface hard: lift
particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth
or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an
unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled
water.
4. Check that the fixture is dry before reapplying power.
Service and repairs
There are no user serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the housing.
Never try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage or
malfunction and it may potentially void your product warranty. The equipment
must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin service
technician.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by
the Martin Professional Global Service organization and its approved agents,
giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product knowledge in a
partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the
product’s lifetime. Please contact your RUSH by Martin supplier for details.
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DMX protocol
Channel Value Function
1
0 - 19
20 - 49
50 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 164
165 - 169
170 - 184
185 - 189
190 - 204
205 - 209
210 - 224
225 - 229
230 - 244
245 - 255
Electronic shutter effect
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe 1 (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 2: opening pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 3: closing pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 4: random strobe (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 5: random opening pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 6: random closing pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 7: burst pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 8: random burst pulse (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 9: sine wave (fast to slow)
Shutter open
Strobe 10: burst (fast to slow)
Shutter open
2 0-255 Dimmer 0-100%
3 0-255 Pan 0°-540°
4 0-255 Pan fine
5 0-255 Tilt 0°-270°
6 0-255 Tilt fine
7
0-9
10-14
15-94
95-99
100-104
105-109
110-114
115-119
120-124
125-249
Fixture control settings
No function
Reset entire fixture
No function
Enable blackout during P/T movement
No function
Disable blackout during P/T movement
Fast dimming, unrestricted effects speed
No function
Smooth dimming, slightly reduced effects speed
Illuminate display
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Channel Value Function
7
(contd.)
250-255 Stand-alone
8
0 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 94
95 - 99
100 - 104
105 - 109
110 - 114
115 - 119
120 - 124
125 - 129
130 - 134
135 - 139
140 - 144
145 - 149
150 - 154
155 - 159
160 - 164
165 - 169
170 - 174
175 - 179
Color wheel effect
Open
LEE 790 - Moroccan pink
LEE 157 - Pink
LEE 332 - Special rose pink
LEE 328 - Follies pink
LEE 345 - Fuchsia pink
LEE 194 - Surprise pink
LEE 181 - Congo Blue
LEE 071 - Tokyo Blue
LEE 120 - Deep Blue
LEE 079 - Just Blue
LEE 132 - Medium Blue
LEE 200 - Double CT Blue
LEE 161 - Slate Blue
LEE 201 - Full CT Blue
LEE 202 - Half CT Blue
LEE 117 - Steel Blue
LEE 353 - Lighter Blue
LEE 118 - Light Blue
LEE 116 - Medium Blue Green
LEE 124 - Dark Green
LEE 139 - Primary Green
LEE 089 - Moss Green
LEE 122 - Fern Green
LEE 738 - JAS Green
LEE 088 - Lime Green
LEE 100 - Spring Yellow
LEE 104 - Deep Amber
LEE 179 - Chrome Orange
LEE 105 - Orange
LEE 021 - Gold Amber
LEE 778 - Millennium Gold
LEE 135 - Deep Golden Amber
LEE 164 - Flame Red
Open
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8
(contd.)
180 - 201
202 - 207
208 - 229
230 - 234
235 - 239
240 - 244
245 - 249
250 - 255
Color wheel rotation effect
Clockwise, fast to slow
Stop (this will stop wherever the color is at the time)
Counter-clockwise, slow to fast
Open
Random color
Fast
Medium
Slow
Open
9 0-255 Red 0-100%
10 0-255 Green 0-100%
11 0-255 Blue 0-100%
12 0-255 White 0-100%
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Control menus
To access the control menus, press the MENU button until the required one is
shown on the display. Select the required menu using the ENTER button. For
more information, see Using the control menus on page 15.
Menu Sub-menu Explanation
DMX Address 1–501 Fixture DMX address
setting
Show Mode Show 1…Show 4 Show mode 1 to 4
Dimmer Curve Mode 1…Mode 4 Dimmer curve
Blackout Yes Blackout
No Not blacked-out
Sound State On Sound activated mode.
Off Not sound activated
Sound Sense 0…100 Microphone sensitivity
for sound activation
Pan Inverse Yes Invert pan control
No Normal pan control
Tilt Inverse Yes Invert tilt control
No Normal tilt control
Back light On Control panel display
backlight on
Off Display backlight off
Function Delay No Delay
1s Delay
2s Delay
3s Delay
White Balance Red (125…255) Adjust white balance
red mix
Green (125…255) Adjust white balance
green mix
Blue (125…255) Adjust white balance
blue mix
Manual Test Pan (0…255) Manual pan
Tilt (0…255) Manual tilt
Red (0…255) Manual red
Green (0…255) Manual green
Blue (0…255) Manual blue
White (0…255) Manual white
Dimmer (0…255)
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Menu Sub-menu Explanation
Strobe (0…255)
Auto test Automatic test of all
functions
Temp. Temperature of onboard
sensor
Fixture Time Fixture operating hour
counter
Firmware Version Current installed
firmware version
PRO Defaults Yes
No
Reset Reset fixture to factory
defaults
To access the Offset menu, press the MENU button to enter the menu
structure and then press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds.
Menu Sub-menu Explanation
Offset Pan offset 127...-127
Tilt offset 127…-127
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Troubleshooting
This section describes a few common problems that may occur during
operation and provides some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom Potential cause Remedies
No light from fixture,
or fans not working.
Power supply issue,
such as blown fuse,
faulty connector or
damaged cable.
Ensure that the mains
supply is connected and
supplying power to the
fixture.
Ensure that the fixture’s
power-on LED is lit.
Check all power
connections and cables.
Replace the fixture fuse.
Sound activation
does not work.
The fixture does not
react to the beat of
music.
Ensure that the fixture is
not connected to a DMX
signal
Tap the microphone to
ensure that it is functioning.
The fixture should react
when in sound activation
mode.
One of the control
channels is
unresponsive or only
responds
intermittently.
Damaged step motor or
cable connection
between the head and
body.
Contact your RUSH by
Martin authorized
distributor or service center
for assistance.
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Symptom Potential cause Remedies
Fixture does not
respond to DMX
control.
Fault in the DMX
network due to
connector or cable
damaged, or
incorrect DMX
addressing, or
potential interference
from proximity to a high
voltage installation.
Check that the fixture DMX
LED is on, and if not, check
all DMX cables and
connections to ensure the
integrity of the physical
network.
Ensure that the DMX
network is terminated.
Check that the components
in the DMX network all use
standard DMX polarity.
Ensure that the fixture is
set to the correct DMX
address, one that matches
that set on the DMX control
device.
Check the pins on the
connectors from the
previous fixture in the DMX
network.
Attempt to control the
fixture with another DMX
control device.
Move the fixture if it is
being operated very close
to an unshielded highvoltage installation.
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Specifications
Physical
Weight ....................................................................................... 5.7 kg (13 lbs.)
Dimensions ...................................... 304 x 257 x 156 mm (12 x 10.1 x 6.1 in.)
Dynamic Effects
Electronic color wheel effect ..................... 33 colors plus white, rotation effect
Color mixing ................... Red, green, blue & white, with white balance control
Strobe effects ................................................ Random, regular, variable speed
Sound activation .......................................... Adjustable microphone sensitivity
Built-in shows ................................................. 4 pre-programmed show modes
Dimming .............................................. Electronic 0-100%, four dimmer curves
Pan ............................................................................................................. 540°
Tilt .............................................................................................................. 180°
Pan/tilt options ......................................................................................... Invert
Optics
Light source ............................................... 7 x 10 W Cree MC-E RGBW LEDs
Control and Programming
Control options ................ DMX, stand-alone (music trig, auto trig/show mode)
DMX channels ............................................................................................... 12
DMX control protocol ...................................................... USITT DMX512/1990
Interface ........................................................ Control panel with backlit display
Construction
Color ........................................................................................................ Black
IP rating ..................................................................................................... IP 20
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Installation
Location .............................................................................. For indoor use only
Connections
AC power input .................................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
AC power throughput ........................................................... Neutrik PowerCon
DMX data in/out ....................................................... 3-pin & 5-pin locking XLR
Electrical
AC power ................................................................. AC 100V~240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption ................................................................................ 132 W
Fuse ........................................................................................................ T6.3A
Power supply unit .................................... Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
Supplied power cable ....................................................................... 1.5 m (5 ft)
Typical power and current
110 V, 60 Hz ................................................................................ 135 W, 1.0 A
230 V, 50 Hz ................................................................................ 130 W, 1.7 A
Thermal
Cooling .............................................................................................. Forced air
Maximum ambient temperature (T
a
max.) ................................ 40° C (104° F)
Minimum ambient temperature (T
a
min) ......................................... 0°C (32° F)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest product
specifications, see www.martin.com
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Disposing of this product
RUSH by Martin™ products are supplied in compliance with
Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment), where applicable. Help preserve the
environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its
life. Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the
disposal of RUSH by Martin products
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