MX-1

user manual

1 focus lens

2 cover screws

3 air vent

4 mirror assembly

5 pan/tilt arm

6 safety cable holes

7 mounting bracket

8 air vents

9 AC input & main fuse

10 DIP-switch

11 data output

12 data input

13 swivel locks

14 cooling fan

©1999 - 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 Denmark.

P/N 35000077, Rev. F

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

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

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

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

AC power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recommended cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stand-alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Single unit operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Master / slave operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Stand-alone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MC-1 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

MC-1 mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

DMX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DMX address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1-channel DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6/7-channel DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

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

Setting the 6/7-ch. DMX jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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I

NTRODUCTION

1

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Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-1. The MX-1 is an automated profile spotlight that employs 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 household use. It is not for children: it presents risks of injury due to electric shock, burns, falls, high-intensity light, and fire. For safe operation, 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 hotline for assistance.

S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S

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

• Immediately replace a defective or blown lamp. Allow the fixture to cool for 5 minutes before installing a new lamp.

• Always keep combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least

10 centimeters (4 inches) away from the fixture.

• For protection against dangerous electric shock, ALWAYS ground (earth) the fixture electrically. Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes. NEVER expose the fixture to rain or moisture.

• When suspending the fixture above ground level, ALWAYS verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices and secure the fixture with an approved safety cable. Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.

• Always refer service to a qualified technician.

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

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• Never place flammable materials anywhere near the fixture.

• 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.

U N P A C K I N G

The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment

- always use it to transport the fixture.

The MX-1 comes with:

• halogen lamp (installed)

• 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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AMP

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The MX-1 comes from the factory with a Philips 500 hour lamp installed. This a

24V, 250W ELC halogen lamp. A high-output 50 hour lamp from Osram is also available. 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 lamp when shipping the fixture.

There are two lamp intensity options that may be selected with DIP-switch pin 12.

Set pin 12 to ON for reduced lamp voltage and longer lamp life or to OFF for full intensity.

Warning!

Always disconnect the fixture from AC power if the lamp blows. Allow the fixture to cool for 5 minutes before installing a new lamp.

To i nst al l a l amp i n t he MX-1

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. If replacing a hot lamp, allow it to cool for 5 minutes before removing the cover. The lamp cools faster with the cover in place.

2 Remove the 4 cover screws and lift off the cover.

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.

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AC

POWER CONNECTION

3

Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall have a fuse or circuit breaker, and ground-fault protection.

Important! Check voltage setting before applying power. Do not connect 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 local

AC voltage. The default voltage setting is printed on the serial number label near the AC input. The “EU” version may be set to 230 or 245 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.

To change the vol t age s et ti ng

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power.

Remove the 4 cover screws and lift off the cover.

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 plug up so that the red wire connects to the top pin.

4 To select 245 V AC (EU version) or

120 V AC (US version), flip and move the plug down so that the red wire connects to the bottom pin.

5 Replace the top cover before applying power.

red

Setting for

110 V (US) / 230 V (EU)

Setting for

120 V (US) / 245 V (EU) red

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To inst al l a plug on t he mains lea d

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

Important! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the current requirements of all connected devices before use.

• 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 brown blue yellow/green

Pin live neutral

Marking

“L”

“N”

Screw color yellow or brass silver ground green

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NSTALLATION

4

The MX-1 can be fastened directly to a suitable surface or to a rigging clamp by means of its adjustable mounting bracket and it can 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. For maximum lamp life, do not place the fixture directly on or beside a speaker cabinet or other source of strong vibrations.

Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding.

Warning! Always use a secure means of secondary attachment.

To rig t he MX-1

1 Verify that the clamp (not included) 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.

2 If permanently installing the fixture, 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.

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

5 Install 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.

6 Loosen 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.

7 Verify 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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D

ATA CONNECTION

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This section describes how to connect fixtures to a controller.

R E C O M M E N D E D C A B L E

A reliable data connection begins with the right cable. Standard microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For best results, use cable specifically designed for RS-485 applications. Your Martin dealer can supply high quality cable in various lengths.

C O N N E C T I O N S

The MX-1’s XLR data sockets are wired with pin 1 to ground, pin 2 to signal -

(cold), and pin 3 to signal + (hot). This is the standard pin assignment for DMX devices.

One or more adaptor cables may be required to connect the MX-1 to the controller and/or other lights because many devices have 5-pin connectors and others may have reversed signal polarity, that is, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold.

5-pin to 3-pin

Adaptor

Male Female

3

4

5

1

2

1

2

3

P/N 11820005

3-pin to 5-pin

Adaptor

Male

1

2

3

Female

1

2

3

4

5

P/N 11820004

3-pin to 3-pin

Phase-Reversing

Adaptor

Male

1

2

3

Female

1

2

3

P/N 11820006

Data connection MX-1 user manual

To connect t he dat a link

1 Connect a data cable to the controller’s data output. If the controller has a 5pin output, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor cable (P/N 11820005).

2 Lead the data cable from the controller to the first fixture. Plug the cable into the fixture’s data input.

3 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture. If connecting to a fixture with reversed-polarity (pin 3 cold), insert a phase-reversing cable between the two fixtures.

4 Continue connecting fixtures output to input. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.

5 Terminate the link by inserting a male termination plug (P/N 91613017) into the data output of the last fixture. A termination plug is simply an XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.

Male

Termination Plug

Male XLR

1

2

3

120

Female

Termination Plug

Female XLR

1

2

3

120

P/N 91613017 P/N 91613018

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S

TAND

-

ALONE OPERATION

6

The MX-1 may be operated without a controller in stand-alone mode. It may be operated as a single unit or together with other MX-1s in “master/slave” configuration.

Several options are available to modify stand-alone operation. These options are selected using the DIP-switch as described below.

Important! The MX-1 transmits a signal when DIP-switch pins 2 and 10 are set to ON. To avoid damage to the electronics, connect no more than 1 transmitting device (master or controller) to the data link.

S I N G L E U N I T O P E R A T I O N

The fixture defaults to stand-alone mode with music trigger whenever power is applied and there is no control signal. Options for trigger type, mirror speed and

movement range, and lamp intensity may be selected as described under “Standalone settings”.

M A S T E R / S L A V E O P E R A T I O N

Multiple MX-1s can be connected together, without a controller, for synchronized

“master/slave” operation in which the slaves mimic the behavior of the master.

To connect unit s f or mas te r / s l av e opera tion

1 Connect the output of one MX-1 to the input of the next MX-1.

2 Connect additional MX-1s output to input. Up to 32 may be connected.

3 Terminate the link on both ends by inserting a female termination plug into the data input of the first fixture and a male termination plug into the data output of the last fixture. (The female terminator may not be required if the first fixture is the master.) A termination plug is simply an XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.

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To se t t he ma st er

Important! Set only 1 fixture as master (DIP-switch pin 2 and 10 ON).

1 Set DIP-switch pins 2 and 10 to ON.

2 Set DIP-switch pins 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 to OFF.

3 Select options with DIP-switch pins 1, 4, 5, and 12.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

To se t a sl ave

1 Set DIP-switch 10 to ON.

2 Set pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 to OFF.

3 Select options with DIP-switch pins 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

S T A N D - A L O N E S E T T I N G S

DIP-switch pins 1-9 enable stand-alone options only when pin 10 is ON. When pin 10 is off, the DIP-switch selects a DMX address. Pin 11 must be OFF for

stand-alone operation.

Pin 12 selects lamp power and works in all modes. Set it to ON for reduced lamp voltage and longer lamp life; set it to OFF for full intensity.

The DIP-switch 10 setting takes effect only after the fixture has been turned off and on.

Fixture single or master slave

Option auto trigger music trigger slow pan/tilt wide pan/tilt random color/gobo inverted color/gobo inverted tilt inverted pan

1

0

1

2

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Setting (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

0

0

1

1

0

0

1

1

1 0

1

1

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MC-1

OPERATION

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All new MX-1s and older MX-1s with CPU firmware v 1.7 or higher are fully compatible with the Martin MC-1 Controller. See the MC-1 user manual for additional information.

M C - 1 S E T T I N G S

DIP-switch pin 10 must be set to OFF to enable MC-1 mode operation. Changes to the setting take effect after the fixture has been turned off and on.

DIP-switch pins 5, 7, 8, and 9 select several control options that can be combined to achieve powerful effects quickly and easily.

Pin 12 selects lamp power and works in all modes. Set it to ON for reduced lamp voltage and longer lamp life; set it to OFF for full intensity.

Option wide pan/tilt inverted color/gobo inverted tilt inverted pan

1 2 3

Setting (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)

4 5 6 7 8

1

1

1

9 10 11

0

1

0

0

0

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DMX

OPERATION

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D M X M O D E S

The MX-1 has 3 DMX modes to choose from: a 1-channel mode that provides control of the built-in stand-alone features, a 6-channel mode that provides position control of all effects plus speed control of the mirror, and an “extended”

7-channel mode that in addition provides speed control of the effect wheel.

To se lec t DMX mode

1 Disconnect the fixture from power. Set DIP-switch pin 10 to OFF.

2 To select 1-channel DMX mode, set DIP-switch pin 11 to ON.

3 To select 6-channel DMX mode, set DIP-switch pin 11 to OFF. Verify that the

6/7 ch. jumper is set for 6 channels. This is the factory configuration. See

“Setting the 6/7-ch. DMX jumper” on page 19.

4 To select 7-channel DMX mode, set DIP-switch pin 11 to OFF. Set the 6/7 ch.

jumper for 7 channels as described on page 19.

D M X A D D R E S S

DIP-switch pins 1-9 are used to set the control address. The address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller.

For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own address and nonoverlapping control channels. Two MX-1s may share the same address only if they are to respond identically: they will receive the same instructions and individual control will not be possible.

To se l ec t DMX a ddr e ss

1 Select an address for the fixture on your controller. Look up the DIP-switch setting for the address in the DIP-switch settings table below.

2 Disconnect the fixture from power.

3 Set pins 1 through 9 to the ON (1) or OFF (0) position as listed in the table.

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Find the address in the table below. Read the settings for pins 1 - 5 to the left and read the settings for pins 6 - 9 above the address. “0” means OFF and “1” means

ON. Pin 10 is always OFF for DMX operation.

DIP-Switch Setting

0 = OFF

1 = ON

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0

1 0 1 0 0

0 1 1 0 0

1 1 1 0 0

0 0 0 1 0

1 0 0 1 0

0 1 0 1 0

1 1 0 1 0

0 0 1 1 0

1 0 1 1 0

0 1 1 1 0

1 1 1 1 0

0 0 0 0 1

1 0 0 0 1

0 1 0 0 1

1 1 0 0 1

0 0 1 0 1

1 0 1 0 1

0 1 1 0 1

1 1 1 0 1

0 0 0 1 1

1 0 0 1 1

0 1 0 1 1

1 1 0 1 1

0 0 1 1 1

1 0 1 1 1

0 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1

#9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

#8 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

#7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

#6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480

97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481

98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482

99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483

68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484

69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485

70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486

71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487

72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488

73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489

74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490

75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491

76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492

77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493

78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494

79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495

80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496

81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497

82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498

83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499

84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500

85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501

86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502

87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503

88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504

89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505

90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506

91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507

92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508

93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509

94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510

95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511

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1 - C H A N N E L D M X O P E R A T I O N

The functions shown in the following table are available in 1-channel mode.

When a “stand-alone” function is selected, the fixture steps through a routine using a built-in microphone to trigger the action to the beat of the music. Note that multiple fixtures cannot be synchronized in this mode.

DMX value

0 - 10

11 - 20

21 - 80

81 - 115

116 - 140

141 - 175

176 - 210

211 - 255

Percent Function

0 - 4

5 - 7

8 - 31

32 - 45

46 - 55

56 - 68

69 - 82

83 - 100

Blackout (light off)

Open (light on)

Strobe

Stand-alone with slow music trigger

Stand-alone with medium music trigger

Stand-alone with fast music trigger

Stand-alone with random music trigger

Manual trigger area, crossover at 240 (94%)

6 / 7 - C H A N N E L D M X O P E R A T I O N

The 6 and 7 channel modes provide all functions listed in the DMX protocol on

page 21.

Channel 1 controls the light intensity and the strobe rate. It also allows you to execute a “stand-alone” program with random pan/tilt movement using automatic or music trigger. The fixture can also be reset from the controller on channel 1.

Channel 2 is not used by the MX-1.

Channel 3 controls the position of the color/gobo effect wheel. When set to 100 percent, the wheel moves to random positions using the trigger selected on channel 1.

Mirror pan and tilt are controlled on channels 4 and 5.

Channel 6 controls pan and tilt speed, allowing you to vary the movement speed on controllers without cross-fader. If your controller has cross-faders, and you use them, then set channel 6 to the “tracking” speed (0 percent).

Channel 7 provides speed control of the effect wheel, allowing you to program slow transitions from one effect to another.

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ASIC SERVICE

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The MX-1 requires simple routine maintenance. The maintenance schedule depends heavily on the operating environment; please consult a Martin service technician for recommendations.

Any service procedure not described here should be referred to a qualified technician.

Important! Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage to the fixture that is not covered by the warranty.

Warning! Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing any cover.

C L E A N I N G

To cl e an opti cal compone nt s

Use care when cleaning optical components. The surface of the color filters is fragile and small scratches may be visible.

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow the components to cool completely.

2 Remove the 4 cover screws and lift off the cover.

3 Blow or vacuum away loose dust. Remove residues from lenses and filters with a soft cloth or cotton swabs wetted with isopropyl alcohol. Regular glass cleaner may also be used, but no residues may remain.

4 Rinse with distilled water. Mixing the water with a small amount of wetting agent such as Kodak Photoflo will help prevent streaking and spotting.

5 Dry with a clean, soft and lint-free cloth or blow dry with compressed air.

6 Replace the top cover.

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To cl e an t he f an a nd a ir v ents

To maintain adequate cooling, dust must be cleaned from the fan and air vents periodically.

1 Remove the data and power cables and stand the fixture on end.

2 Remove dust and dirt from the fan blades and vent grills using a soft brush, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air.

R E P L A C I N G F U S E S

The MX-1 has 2 fuses. The main fuse holder is built in to the mains input socket.

The secondary fuse is located on the printed circuit board.

Warning!

Never replace fuses with ones of a different rating!

To r epl a ce the mai n f use

1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket. Pry open the fuse holder and remove the fuse.

2 Replace the fuse with one of the same type. The fuse rating is listed on serial number label.

To repla ce the se conda r y f use

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the 4 cover screws and lift off the cover.

2 The fuse is located right behind the data input connector. Pry out the defective fuse and replace it with one of the same rating.

3 Replace the cover before applying power.

S E T T I N G T H E 6 / 7 - C H . D M X J U M P E R

1 Disconnect the fixture from power.

2 Remove the top cover. Locate PL 118 on the printed circuit board, next to

DIP-switch pin 12.

3 Using a pair of tweezers or similar tool, place the jumper on 1 of the 2 pins, or remove it completely, for 6-channel DMX operation. Place the jumper on both pins to enable 7-channel DMX operation.

4 Replace the top cover before applying power.

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ROUBLESHOOTING

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Problem

One or more of the fixtures is completely dead.

Fixtures reset correctly but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller.

Fixtures reset correctly but some respond erratically or not at all to the controller.

Probable cause(s) Remedy

No power to fixture.

Primary fuse blown.

Secondary fuse blown.

Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in.

Replace fuse.

Replace fuse.

The controller is not connected.

Connect controller.

XLR pin-out of the controller does not match pin-out of the first fixture on the link (i.e. signal is reversed).

Install a phase-reversing cable between the controller and the first fixture on the link.

Bad data link connection

Inspect connections and cables.

Correct poor connections.

Repair or replace damaged cables.

Data link not terminated with

120Ω termination plug.

DIP-switch setting does not match control address.

Insert termination plug in output jack of the last fixture on the link.

Check DIP-switch settings.

One of the fixtures is transmitting as a master or is defective.

Incorrect DMX mode setting.

Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained: unplug both connectors and connect them directly together. Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician.

Check jumper on circuit board at PL 118.

Color/gobo wheel behaves erratically or does not respond to speed channel.

An effect fails to reset correctly.

No light.

Lamp cuts out intermittently or burns out too quickly.

The effect requires mechanical adjustment.

Lamp missing or blown

Fixture is too hot.

The transformer setting does not match local AC voltage.

Contact Martin technician for service.

Disconnect fixture and replace lamp.

Allow fixture to cool.

Check AC setting.

Troubleshooting MX-1 user manual

DMX

PROTOCOL

A

6

7*

4

5

Channel

1

2

3

Value

0 - 4

5 - 154

155 - 169

170 - 229

230 - 239

240 - 249

250 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 11

12 - 23

24 - 35

36 - 47

48 - 59

60 - 71

72 - 83

84 - 95

96 - 107

108 - 119

120 - 131

132 - 143

144 - 155

156 - 167

168 - 179

180 - 191

192 - 203

204 - 215

216 - 227

228 - 239

240 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 2

3 - 255

0 - 255

0 - 4

5 - 8

9 - 13

14 - 18

19 - 23

24 - 27

28 - 32

33 - 37

38 - 41

42 - 46

47 - 51

52 - 55

56 - 60

61 - 65

66 - 70

71 - 74

75 - 79

80 - 84

85 - 88

89 - 96

97 - 100

Percent Function

0 - 1

2 - 60

61 - 66

67 - 89

90 - 93

94 - 97

98 - 100

0 - 100

Dimmer, Strobe, Reset

Light off

Dimmer, closed to open

Dimmer full open

Strobe, fast to slow

Stand-alone, music trigger

Stand-alone, auto trigger

Reset

Not used

0 - 100

0 - 100

0 - 1

2 - 100

0 - 100

Color / Gobo Wheel

Open

Position 2

Position 3

Position 4

Position 5

Position 6

Position 7

Position 8

Position 9

Position 10

Position 11

Position 12

Position 13

Position 14

Position 15

Position 16

Position 17

Position 18

Position 19

Closed

Random “stand-alone” position w/ music or auto trigger

Pan

Left to right (127 = neutral)

Tilt

Up to down (127 = neutral)

Pan/Tilt Speed

Tracking (speed function off)

Fast to slow

Color / Gobo Speed

Fast to slow

*Extended DMX mode (jumper on PL 118)

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R e s e t o f f

S

PECIFICATIONS

B

P H Y S I C A L

• Size (L x W x H)............................... 537 x 269 x 263 mm (21.1 x 10.6 x 10.4 in)

• Weight ................................................................................................ 6 kg (13 lbs)

T H E R M A L

• Maximum ambient temperature (T a

) ...............................................40° C (104° F)

• Maximum surface temperature ........................................................65° C (149° F)

C O N T R O L A N D P R O G R A M M I N G

• Data pin-out ............ 3-pin locking XLR, pin 1 shield, pin 2 cold (-), pin 3 hot (+)

• Control protocol.............................................................. USITT DMX-512 (1990)

• DMX channels ................................................................................................ 1/6/7

A C P O W E R

• Input ............................................................................... 3-prong IEC male socket

• Maximum power and current..............................................265 W, 1.2 A @ 230 V

• Primary fuse, EU version........................................ 2.5 AT / 250 V, P/N 05020010

• Primary fuse, US version ........................................ 5.0 AT / 250 V, P/N 05020018

• Secondary fuse........................................................ 2.0 AT / 250 V, P/N 05020009

I N S T A L L A T I O N

• Minimum distance to combustible materials ....................................... 0.1 m (4 in)

• Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces........................................ 0.3 m (12 in)

• Minimum clearance around fan and air vents.......................................0.1 m (4 in)

A C C E S S O R I E S

• MC-1 controller, EU ................................................................................90718000

• MC-1 controller, US ................................................................................90718100

• Osram 24V/250W ELC 50 h halogen lamp.............................................97000104

• Philips 24V/250W ELC 500 h halogen lamp ..........................................97000107

• G-clamp: .................................................................................................91602003

• Half-coupler clamp: ................................................................................91602005

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