American DJ MARVEL User manual

User Manual

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CAUTION! Read instructions before installing or plugging unit in.
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American DJ Marvel™. The Marvel™is one
of the finest pieces of its kind on the market today. This unit use a single color/gobo wheel
combination for vibrant colors and extravagant gobo patterns. The Marvel™is a semi intelligent
fixture that can run as a stand alone sound active piece or in a Master/Slave mode. This fixture
is sound active and can be linked via XLR cables up to 16 pieces. The Marvel™comes with
several build in programs that are best used in multiples of four or more. The Marvel™also
offers you the ability to run with a standard DMX controller. This piece is best used with a
fog or haze machine. The Marvel™comes with a swivel mirror that gives the allusion of X /
Y movement, this mirror can be adjusted by hand. The Marvel™can operate in any of three
modes; Stand alone, Master/Slave, or DMX, these will be explained later in this manual. An
optional Marvel/C controller may be purchased separately that allows the user to Black Out
the Marvel™when used in stand-alone or master/slave modes. This unit is extremely light
weight and compact which makes it perfect for mobile DJs, but is also great for small club,
bars, bowling centers and roller rinks.
Operating Instructions
STAND ALONE:
1. This function allows a single unit to run to the beat of the music.
2. To activate this mode set dip switches #1 and #10, on the front of unit to the ON position
(See master fixture on the DIP SWITCH chart on page 4).
3. The optional Marvel/C controller may be used for black out.
MASTER / SLAVE:
1. This function allows you to set up several units to operate without a controller.
2. The units will be sound activated and will run built in programs via an internal microphone.
3. To activate this function set one unit, the master unit, dip switches as followed: Set dip
switches #1 and #10 to the on position (see the chart on page 4).
4. For additional units (slaves), up to 16 units total, follow the chart on page 4.
5. Connect the units together via XLR cables remembering that the Male XLR socket is IN
and the Female XLR socket is OUT.
6. The optional Marvel/C controller may be used for black out.
Note: In sound active mode the units will go in to blackout mode after 7 seconds if no
sound is present, the lamp will shut down 30 seconds later to preserve lamp life.
UNIVERSAL DMX CONTROL:
1. This function allows you to us a standard DMX controller such as the American DJ Show
Designer ™or the American DJ DMX Operator™.
2. The use of a DMX controller will allow you to customize the use of fixtures allowing you
independent control of the colors, and mirror movement.
3. This will allow you to create your own programs or use your fixtures as spot lights.
Marvel™

4. The Marvel™is a two (2) channel DMX fixture. Channel one (1) controls the combination
color/gobo wheel and shutter. Channel two (2) controls the mirror movement.
5. When using this fixture with a DMX controller follow the dip switch settings on page 4. If
starting at a higher DMX channel follow the standard DMX Binary Code.
6. For help running in DMX operation consult the manual that came with your DMX
controller.
Lamp and Fuse Replacement:
Caution! To avoid the risk of electrical shock or injury never attempt to open up the unit
while it is in use. Always disconnect the main power before attempting to replace the lamp or
fuse. Remember to always replace with the exact same type lamp and fuse unless otherwise
instructed to do so by an authorized American DJ service technician.
Lamp Replacement: Remove the two thumb screws that are located on the front cover of the
unit to expose the lamp. When the cover has been removed gently pull out the old lamp and
remove it from the socket assembly. Replace with a new lamp being sure to only touch the
outside of the reflector. Carefully insert the socket assembly back into the unit. Replace the
cover and screw in the thumb screw.
HALOGEN LAMP WARNING!
This fixture is fitted with halogen lamps which are highly susceptible to damage if
improperly handled. Never touch lamp with bare fingers as the oil from your hands
will shorten lamp life. Also, never move fixture until lamp has had ample time to cool.
Remember, lamps are not covered under warranty conditions.
The American DJ Marvel™comes with a 1 year limited warranty. We recommend filling out
the warranty registration card that came with your fixture to validate your warranty. For service
please contact your American DJ dealer.
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Marvel™
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: MARVEL™
Weight: 17lbs.
Size: 14.25" 6”x 6.5”
Lamp: ELC-3 24V/250W Long Life
Fuse: 7A
Supply Voltage: 120V
Working Position: Any Safe position
Colors: Multiple Colors/Split Colors
Gobos: 17 + large & small spot
Mirror: 4-Way Prism Type
Single Color/Gobo wheel
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Marvel™
Stand Alone Master/Slave Dip Switch Settings
This chart shows the value
used to set the desired effect.
The Marvel™uses 2 DMX
channel per unit.
To set the DMX Channel use
Binary Code. DMX addressing
for fixtures 1 to 16 are listed
above.
When longer runs of cable are used you may need to
use a terminator on the last unit. A terminator is a 90 -
120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between
DATA + and DATA - use an extra male Plug for this and
insert in last unit.
10
MASTER
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
SLAVE 1
SLAVE 2
123 54791086
ON
SLAVE 3
123 547986
ON
SLAVE 4
123 54791086
ON
SLAVE 5
123 54791086
ON
SLAVE 6
123 54791086
ON
SLAVE 7
123 54791086
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
SLAVE 8
SLAVE 9
SLAVE 10
SLAVE 11
SLAVE 12
SLAVE 13
SLAVE 14
SLAVE 15
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
123 54791086
ON
ON
XLR CONNECTIONS
DATA IN
MALE XLR INPUT
3 Data +
2 Data -
1 Ground
Blackout
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6
Gobo 7
Gobo 8
Gobo 9
Gobo 10
Gobo 11
Gobo 12
Gobo 13
Gobo 14
Gobo 15
Gobo 16
Gobo 17
Gobo 18
Gobo 19
Gobo Scroll
Strobe
1-7
8-15
16-23
24-31
32-39
40-47
48-55
56-63
64-71
72-79
80-87
88-95
96-103
104-111
112-119
120-127
128-135
136-143
144-151
152-159
160-191
192-255
CH 1 CH 2
MIRROR
MOVEMENT