Martin MAC 600 NT User manual

MAC 600 (E) NT
user manual

© 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 35000088 Rev. C

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AC POWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DATA CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RIGGING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FIXTURE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
OPTICAL CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
UPDATING SOFTWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FIXTURE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DMX PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DISPLAY MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4 MAC 600 (E) NT
I NTRODUCTION 1
The MAC 600 NT is a highly efficient automated 575 watt moving-head wash light that features subtractive cyan,
magenta, and yellow (CMY) color mixing and continuous color temperature correction. It provides a soft-edged 25°
field in the standard configuration. Narrow and wide angle fields may be achieved with accessory snap-lock lens
assemblies.
About this manual
For information about the MAC 600, MAC 600 E, or any other Martin product, please visit the Martin web site at
http://www.martin.dk. The latest updates in fixture software and documentation are available from the Support Area.
Unpacking
The MAC 600 (E) NT comes with
• 2 Fast-Lock Omega clamp brackets
• 5-meter XLR-XLR control cable
• Snoot
• User manual
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a suitable flight case
to transport the fixture.

Safety 5
S AFETY 2
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 printed 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 at [phone].
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 any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified 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 15 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the
lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses.
• Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
• Replace the lamp before usage exceeds the maximum service life, or if the lamp is defective or worn out.
TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM BURNS AND FIRE
• Never bypass the fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 1.0 meter (39 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1.0 meter (39 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.
• Allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes 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, 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.
• Do not lift the fixture by its head.

6 MAC 600 (E) NT
AC POWER 3
WARNING! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The
AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault protection.
Important! Verify that the power supply settings match the mains voltage before applying power.
Power supply settings
The MAC 600 (E) NT must be tapped correctly for the local AC voltage and frequency. The wrong setting can cause
overheating, damage, and poor performance. The factory settings are printed on the label under the base. The
procedure for changing the power supply settings depends on the model.
To change the MAC 600 NT power supply settings
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the top covers.
2 Find the correct transformer and ballast terminals for your AC supply in the table below.
3 Locate the transformer: it is on the left end, near the power switch. Move the BROWN and RED transformer
wires to the correct terminal. The terminal number is printed in front of the connection tab.
4 Locate the ballast: it is on the opposite end from the transformer, near the control panel. Move the BROWN
ballast wire to the correct terminal. The terminal number is printed in front of the connection tab.
5 Replace the covers before applying power.
To change the MAC 600 E NT power supply settings
The MAC 600 E NT electronic ballast is auto-ranging and works at any voltage between 100 and 250 volts and at any
frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. Simply tap the transformer for the local AC voltage as shown below. When
switching to or from the 100 - 120 V settings, the primary fuse must be changed as well.
1
Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the top covers.
2 Tap the
transformer for the local supply voltage as shown below.
3 Verify that the primary fuse, which is located near the power switch, is correct for the voltage setting. The
fuse shall be a T 6.3 A fuse when the transformer is set at 200, 210, 220, 230, or 240 V. It shall be a T 10 A
fuse when set at 100, 110, or 120 V.
4 Replace the top covers before applying power.
AC Supply Transformer Ballast
Frequency Voltage Voltage Terminal Setting Terminal
50 Hz 200-210 V 210 V 4 200 V / 50 Hz 7
50 Hz 210-220 V 210 V 4 230 V / 50 Hz 10
50 Hz 220-235 V 230 V 6 230 V / 50 Hz 10
50 Hz 235-240 V 230 V 6 245 V / 50 Hz 12
50 Hz 240-260 V 250 V 8 245 V / 50 Hz 12
60 HZ 200-217 V 210 V 4 208 V / 60 Hz 4
60 HZ 217-240 V 230 V 6 227 V / 60 Hz 7

AC power 7
Power connection
You may need to install a cord cap that fits your supply on the power cable. A 3-prong grounding-type plug must be
installed following the manufacturer’s instructions. The table shows some possible pin identification schemes; if the
pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
Connect the MAC 600 (E) NT directly to AC power. Do not connect it to a dimmer system; doing so may damage the
fixture.
To apply power, set the power switch on the base to the “I” position.
Wire Color Pin Symbol Screw (US)
brown live L yellow or brass
blue neutral N silver
yellow/green ground green
1
4
5
7 8 9
black
blue
blue
110 V
3
red
brown
6
blue
1
3
4
5
67 8 9
brown
red
black
blue
blue
220 V
1
3
4
5
67 8 9
brown
red
black
blue
blue
230 V
1
3
4
5
67 8 9
brown
red
black
blue
blue
240 V
1
4
5
7 8 9
black
blue
blue
100 V
3
red
brown
6
blue
1
4
5
7 8 9
black
blue
blue
120 V
3
red
brown
6
blue
MAC 600 NT E Transformer Settings
1
3
4
5
67 8 9
brown
red
black
blue
blue
200 V
1
3
4
5
67 8 9
brown
red
black
blue
blue
210 V

8 MAC 600 (E) NT
L AMP 4
Compatible lamps
The MAC 600 (E) NT shall be used only with the lamps listed on page 30. Installing any other lamp may damage the
fixture or create a safety hazard.
Maximum usable hours
The risk of lamp explosion increases with usage due to gradual weakening of the quartz envelope. To minimize the risk
of lamp explosion, replace lamps before usage exceeds the rated life by 200 hours or the manufacturer’s stated
maximum service life.
To track usage, reset the RLAH and RLST counters under the TIME menu when installing a new lamp. See
page 14.
Installation and alignment
WARNING! Disconnect the fixture from AC power before proceeding. Always wear safety goggles to
protect your eyes and allow a hot lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing it
from the fixture.
To install a lamp
1 Remove the 2 thumbscrews securing the lamp-socket assembly to the rear of the head. Pull out the lamp-
socket assembly and remove the old lamp from the socket.
2 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), insert it fully into the lamp socket.
3 Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if you touched the glass. A clean, lint-
free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.
4 Keep the lamp wire between the fins as you insert the lamp-socket assembly into the head. Turn the
assembly counterclockwise to align the holes with the spacer nuts. Replace the thumbscrews and tighten
them by hand.
5 See page 14 to reset the lamp hour (RLAH) and lamp strike (RLST) counters.
To align a lamp
Align the lamp if light distribution is uneven.
1 Switch on the MAC 600 (E) NT and allow it to reset.
2 Using either a controller or the control module, turn on the lamp and project the light on a flat surface.
3 Center the hot-spot (the brightest part of the beam) using the 3 Allen-head (3 mm) adjustment screws. Turn
one screw at a time to drag the hot-spot diagonally across the field. If you cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust
the lamp until the light is even.
4 To reduce the hot-spot, pull the lamp in by turning all three screws clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light
is evenly distributed.
5 If the light is brighter around the edge than it is in the center, or if light output is low, the lamp is too far back
in the reflector. “Push” the lamp out by turning the screws counterclockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the light
is bright and evenly distributed.

Data connection 9
D ATA CONNECTION 5
The MAC 600 (E) NT has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that are compatible with DMX 512 devices, i.e.,
pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-) and pin 3 to hot (+). If required, the polarity of pins 2 and 3 can be reversed for
compatibility with earlier Martin fixtures.
Connecting fixtures
ADAPTOR CABLES
The following adaptor cables are available for connection to devices with different sockets.
To connect the data link
1Connect the controller’s DMX data output to the MAC 600 (E) NT’s data input with a cable such as the one
supplied. Insert a 5-pin to 3-pin adaptor if the controller output has 5 pins. (Pins 4 and 5 are not used.)
2 To continue the link, connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture.
Note: Martin fixtures introduced before 1997 have reversed polarity data sockets, i.e., pin 2 hot (+) and pin 3 cold (-).
The socket polarity is labelled. Use a phase-reversing cable between the MAC 600 (E) NT (or other DMX-compatible
device) and any Martin device with reversed polarity.
3 Insert a male 120
Ω XLR termination plug in the output of the last fixture on the link.
TIPS FOR BUILDING A DATA LINK
• 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.
• Never use a “Y” connector to split the link. To split the serial link into branches use a splitter such as the
Martin 4-Channel Opto-Isolated RS-485 Splitter/Amplifier.
• Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.
• 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.
Phase-Reversing
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
3-pin to 3-pin
Connections
P/N 11820006
Phase-Reversing
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
3-pin to 5-pin
Connections
P/N 11820002
Phase-Reversing
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
5-pin to 3-pin
Connections
P/N 11820003
Straight
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
5-pin to 3-pin
Connections
P/N 11820005
Straight
Cable
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
3-pin to 5-pin
Connections
P/N 11820004

10 MAC 600 (E) NT
R IGGING 6
The MAC 600 (E) NT can be placed directly on the stage floor or rigged in any orientation on a truss. The integrated
Fast-Lock system enables quick and easy fastening of the clamp adapters in 4 different positions as shown below.
The front of the fixture, which is defined as the middle of the pan range, is indicated by an arrow on the base.
Warning! Always use 2 clamps to rig the fixture. Lock each clamp with both 1/4-turn fasteners. The
fasteners are locked only when turned fully clockwise.
Warning! Attach an approved safety cable to the base.
To hang the fixture on a truss
1 Verify that the rigging clamps (not included) are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the
fixture. Verify that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables,
auxiliary equipment, etc.
2 Bolt each clamp securely to a clamp bracket with an M12 bolt (grade 8.8 or better) and lock nut.
3 Align a clamp with 2 mounting points in the base. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers a
full 1/4-turn clockwise to lock. Install the second clamp.
4 Block access under the work area. Working safely from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss with
the arrow towards the area to be illuminated. Tighten the rigging clamps.
5 Install a safety wire that can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. The attachment point is
designed to fit a caribiner clamp.
Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
6 Verify that there are no combustible materials or surfaces to be illuminated within 1 meter of the fixture, and
that there are no flammable materials nearby.
safety wire
attachment point
arrow points to front
(neutral pan)

Fixture settings 11
F IXTURE SETTINGS 7
The LED control panel is used to set the address and personalities, read lamp hours and other information, calibrate
effects, control the fixture manually, and run a test routine. Most of these functions may be performed remotely via the
serial link with the MPBB1 Uploader.
Menu navigation
The display can be flipped for easy reading by pressing the [↑]and [↓]keys simultaneously. The intensity is adjustable
and the display can be set to go out 2 minutes after the last key-press. See “Personality settings” on page 13.
The DMX address and any messages are displayed when the MAC 600 (E) NT is turned on. To enter the menu, press
[MENU]. Use the [↑]and [↓]keys to move within the menu. To select a function or submenu, press [ENTER]. To
escape a function or menu, press [MENU].
dAdr
TIME
AdJ CAL PATI VER PSET MAN dMXL PTSP SPEC
Address/
Messages
Po H
RPoH
LA H
RLAH
LSTR
RLST
RST
L ON
LoFF
HEAd
PATI
T OF
d OF
C OF
M OF
P OF SWAP
PINV
TINV
RST
L ON
SHUT
dIM
CYAN
MAG
LoFF
YEL
CTC
FROS
PAN
TILT
BS
STCO
CH 0
....
CH14
CPU
FEbA
dISP
dISP
dLOF
dRES
ALON
dINT
dFOF
UPLd
PCbT
SCUT
ASHT
FAN
FTST
ALL
dIM
CYAN
MAG
YEL
COL
BS
FROS
dFSE
FACT
CUS1
CUS2
CUS3
TEMP
bASE
HEAd
TSEQ
EFFb
MOdE
SHUT
Y OF FEbA
TRAC
MOdE
CAL
CTC
CTOF
COL
CMYS
ETYP

12 MAC 600 (E) NT
DMX mode and address
The DMX mode options are described under “DMX-512 control” on page 20. Maximum flexibility is provided in
mode 4.
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 control channels. Two MAC 600 (E) NTs may share the
same address, however, if identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and
other situations, particularly when combined with the inverse pan and tilt options.
To set DMX mode and address
1 Switch on the fixture.
2 If the fixture is in a flight case, press [MENU] and [ENTER] at the same time to disable pan and tilt reset. (A
partial reset can take 2 - 3 minutes and error messages will be displayed.)
3 Press [MENU] once to enter the main menu.
4Select
PSET and press [ENTER]. Scroll to the desired DMX mode (1, 2, 3, or 4) and press [ENTER].
5SelectdAdr from the main menu and press [ENTER]. Scroll to the desired DMX address and press
[ENTER].

Fixture settings 13
Personality settings
* Setting may be overridden via DMX. See the protocol for details.
Personality Path Options Effect (Default settings shaded.)
Pan/tilt speed PTSP FAST Optimize movement for speed.*
NORM Optimize movement for smoothness.*
Pan/tilt swap PATI/SWAP ON Map DMX pan control to tilt channel and vice versa.
OFF Normal pan and tilt control.
Pan inverse PATI/PINV ON Reverse DMX pan control, right
Æ left.
OFF Normal pan control, left
Æ right.
Tilt inverse PATI/TINV ON Reverse DMX tilt control, down
Æ up.
OFF Normal tilt control, up
Æ down
Tracking algorithm SPEC/TRAC/
MOdE MOd1 Absolute delta value algorithm (for most controllers)
MOd2 Real delta value algorithm
Tracking samples SPEC/TRAC/
CAL 1-10 Tracking samples. Increase if pan/tilt is not smooth.
Display on/off SPEC/dISP ON Display stays on.
OFF Display goes out 2 minutes after last key press.
Display intensity SPEC/dINT 10-
100 Adjust display intensity.
DMX lamp off SPEC/dLOF ON Enable DMX lamp off command.
OFF Disable DMX lamp off command.*
DMX reset SPEC/dRES ON Enable DMX reset command.
OFF Disable DMX reset command.*
Automatic lamp on SPEC/ALON ON Lamp strikes automatically within 90 seconds of power on.
OFF Strike lamp from controller.
Shortcuts SPEC/SCUT ON Dimmer, color wheel, and beam shaper take shortest path.*
OFF Dimmer, color wheel, and beam shaper paths oscillate.*
Automatic shutter SPEC/ASHT ON Enable fast (shutter) blackout on dimmer channel.
OFF Shutter not activated by dimmer channel.
Studio mode MOdE NORM Optimize effects for speed.*
STUd Optimize effects for silence.*
Pan/tilt feedback SPEC/FEbA ON Enable pan/tilt position correction system.
OFF Disable pan/tilt feedback. Setting not saved.
Effects feedback SPEC/EFFb ON Enable on the fly reset of dimmer, color wheel, and beam shaper.
OFF Disable on the fly reset of dimmer, color wheel, and beam shaper.
Fan speed SPEC/FAN REG Enable automatic fan speed regulation.
FULL Set fan speed to full.
CMY speed SPEC/CMYS FULL Optimize color mixing for speed.
REdU Optimize color mixing for quietness.

14 MAC 600 (E) NT
Tests and readouts
The following readouts and tests are available from the control panel.
To calibrate temperature sensors
The temperature sensors are calibrated at the factory. Use this procedure if you suspect the calibration is faulty.
1 Turn off the fixture for 4 hours to allow it to cool to room temperature.
2Measure the room temperature in Celsius. (To convert F° to C°, subtract 32° and multiply by 0.555.)
3 Power up the unit and allow it to reset.
4 Press [MENU] and [↓] and hold until “25” is displayed.
5 Scroll to the room temperature and press [ENTER].
Function Path Options Readout or effect
Usage counters TIME/
Po H Total hours of operation since fabricated.
RPoH Hours of operation since counter reset. To reset, display
counter and press [↑]for 5 seconds.
LA HTotal hours of operation with lamp on since fabricated.
RLAH Lamp hours since counter reset. Reset when relamping to
track lamp life. To reset, display counter and press [↑]for 5
seconds.
LSTR Total number of lamp strikes since fabricated.
RSTR Number of lamp strikes since counter reset. To reset, display
counter and press [↑]for 5 seconds.
DMX readout dMXL/
STCO Decimal value of the DMX start code. The start code must be
0 for the MAC 600 (E) NT to function properly.
CH 0..CH14 DMX value (from 0 - 255) received for each channel. Note
that the channel number is 1 less than it is in the DMX
protocol.
Software versions Ver/
CPU CPU firmware version. Updates can be uploaded.
FEBA Feedback circuit firmware version.
dISP Display circuit firmware version.
Temperature readout SPEC/TEMP/
HEAd Head temperature in Celsius. Temperatures below 25° C are
shown as -25; temperatures above 100° C are shown as
+100.
bASE Base temperature in Celsius. Temperatures below 25° C are
shown as -25; temperatures above 100° C are shown as
+100.
Tests
TSEQ RUN Run a general test of all effects
SPEC/PCbT T1-T3 Run three tests of the circuit board.
For service use only.
SPEC/FTST/ WTST Run an quality control effects test
MTST Run a quality control movement test
SPEC/FTST/
STST
dIM Run a quality control dimmer sensor test
COL Run a quality control color wheel sensor test
bS Run a quality control beam shaper sensor test

Fixture settings 15
Manual control
The manual control menu provides limited operation from the control panel.
Function Path Options Effect
Reset MAN/ RST Reset fixture
Lamp on MAN/ L ON Strike lamp
Lamp off MAN/ LoFF Douse lamp
Shutter MAN/SHUT
Open Open shutter
CLOS Close shutter
STRF Strobe, fast
STRM Strobe, medium
STRS Strobe, slow
Dimmer MAN/dIM 0-255 Insert dimmer wheel
Cyan MAN/CYAN 0-255 Insert the cyan flags
Magenta MAN/MAG 0-255 Insert the magenta flags
Yellow MAN/YEL 0-255 Insert the yellow flags
Color correction MAN/CTC 0-255 Insert the color temperature correction flags
Fixed color MAN/COL Open Set color wheel to open position
COL1-
COL4 Set color wheel to position 1-4
Beam shaper MAN/bS 0-255 Insert the beam shaper
Frost MAN/FROS 0-255 Insert the frost filter
Pan MAN/PAN 0-255 Pan the head
Tilt MAN/TILT 0-255 Tilt the head

16 MAC 600 (E) NT
Adjustment control
The adjustment menu provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments. These shall be performed by a
qualified technician.
Function Path Options Effect
Reset AdJ/ RST Reset fixture
Lamp on AdJ/ L ON Strike lamp
Lamp off AdJ/ LoFF Douse lamp
Adjust all AdJ/HEAd/
ALL Open Set all effects in the head to the full open position
CLOS Set all effects in the head to the full closed position
SPOS Set magnetically-indexed effects to the sensor position
Adjust dimmer AdJ/HEAd/
DIM OPEN Set dimmer to open position
CLOS Set dimmer to closed position
SPOS Set dimmer to indexing (sensor) position
Adjust cyan AdJ/HEAd/
CYAN OPEN Set cyan to open position
CLOS Set cyan to closed position
Adjust magenta AdJ/HEAd/
MAG OPEN Set magenta to open position
CLOS Set magenta to closed position
Adjust yellow AdJ/HEAd/
YEL OPEN Set yellow to open position
CLOS Set yellow to closed position
Adjust CTC AdJ/HEAd/
CTC OPEN Set CTC to open position
CLOS Set CTC to closed position
Adjust color wheel AdJ/HEAd/
COL OPEN Set color wheel to open position
CLOS Set color wheel to closed position
SPOS Set color wheel to indexing (sensor) position
Adjust beam shaper AdJ/HEAd/
bS OPEN Set beam shaper to open position
CLOS Set beam shaper to closed position
SPOS Set beam shaper to indexing (sensor) position
Adjust frost AdJ/HEAd/
FROS OPEN Set frost to open position
CLOS Set frost to closed position
Adjust shutter AdJ/HEAd/
SHUT OPEN Open shutter
CLOS Close shutter
Adjust pan/tilt AdJ/PATI NEUT Set pan and tilt to neutral positions
PNTd-
PRTU Move pan and tilt to limits

Fixture settings 17
Utilities
CALIBRATION
The calibration function allows you to fine-tune effect positions for uniformity between fixtures. Using one fixture as a
reference, adjust the offsets of the other fixtures to match the reference.
CUSTOM CONFIGURATIONS
The custom configuration function allows you to save and recall three sets of fixture settings. The savable settings are
DMX mode, pan/tilt speed, pan/tilt inverse and swap, CMY speed, DMX lamp off and reset, display settings,
automatic shutter, shortcuts, studio mode, fan speed, automatic lamp on, effects feedback, tracking algorithm, and
tracking samples.
UPLOAD SOFTWARE
The software update mode is normally engaged automatically by the upload device. See “Updating software” on
page 23.
Function Path Options Effect
Calibration CAL
P OF Adjust pan offset
T OF Adjust tilt offset
d OF Adjust dimmer offset
C OF Adjust cyan offset
M OF Adjust magenta offset
Y OF Adjust yellow offset
CTOF Adjust CTC offset
Default offsets SPEC/dFOF SURE Reset all effects to the default offset setting
Custom configuration
SPEC/dFSE/
CUS1,
CUS2,
CUS3
LOAd Load custom configuration 1-3.
SAVE Save custom configuration 1-3. Adjust settings as desired before
selecting. Press [ENTER] to save.
Default configuration SPEC/dFSE/
FACT LOAD Return all personality settings (not calibrations) to factory defaults.
Upload software SPEC/UPLD SURE Manually set fixture to software update mode.

18 MAC 600 (E) NT
O PTICAL CONFIGURATIONS 8
Field angles
Narrow and wide angle options are available for the MAC 600 (E) NT. The optional lenses are mounted in snap-lock
hoods for easy changing. See “Accessories” on page 31.
Note: The narrow angle hood is longer than the standard hood. Because of this, MAC 600s and MAC 600 (E) NTs
fitted with the narrow angle hood fit only in flight cases produced after September, 1997. These measure 894 mm
(35.2") from bottom to top, including wheels. Earlier flight cases measure 860 mm (34") from bottom to top, including
wheels.
To change field angle
1 Release the snap locks and remove the hood and lens assembly.
2 Unhook the head safety wire from the hood being removed and place it on the one being installed.
3 Place the hood over the head. Align and close the snap locks.
Color filters
The color wheel provides 4 dichroic glass filters: red 308, green 203, blue 108 and UV. The filters are held by a spring
clip and may be removed. To avoid damaging the coating, wear clean lint-free gloves when handling the filters.
To remove and install a color filter
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool. Unlatch and remove the front head section.
2 Turn the desired filter position to the access cut-out.
3 To remove a filter, tilt the outside corner forwards past the retention tabs and slide it out of the clip.
4 To install a filter, carefully align the inside corner with the corner of the hub. Slide each side of the filter under
the spring clip, starting at the leading edge as shown. If necessary, bend the wheel back gently to start the
filter under the spring. Slide the filter in until it snaps into place.
red
green
blue
UV

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Snoot The snoot may be installed to reduce light spill to the sides.
To install the snoot
1Bend the tabs 90°.
2 Bend the ring into a circle with the tabs on the outside. Weave the end tab through the 3 slots.
3 Insert the tabs between the 3 pairs of pins between the lens and the head cover.
Diffuser filter
The MAC 600 (E) NT includes a removable diffuser filter that provides a flatter field and superior color uniformity.
For special applications, a 90 x 90 mm glass color filter may be installed in place of the diffuser.
To remove or install the diffuser filter
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool.
2 Unlatch and remove the front section of the head.
3 Remove the screw, washer, and retention spring from each end of
the filter holder as shown. Lift off the holder and filter.
4 Replace the filter holder or store it with the filter.
5 Filter installation is the reverse. Turn the diffuser glass so that the
textured side is away from the lamp.
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20 MAC 600 (E) NT
O PERATION 9
DMX-512 control
The MAC 600 (E) NT may be controlled with any DMX-512 controller. Four DMX modes are available that provide
different combinations of speed control and pan/tilt resolution.
TRACKING MODE
Tracking mode is available in all 4 DMX modes. In tracking mode the speed at which an effect moves is determined by
the controller’s fade time. The effect tracks the fade from one DMX value to another and a digital filter algorithm
ensures smooth movement at all fade speeds.
Two tracking algorithms are available to optimize movement for any controller. Algorithm 1 is recommended for use
with most controllers. Algorithm 2 provides smoother movement if the controller’s DMX value changes are uneven.
The number of DMX value changes used to calculate smooth movement is selectable between a level of 1 and 10. The
default level works well with most controllers. Increasing the level makes movement smoother but less responsive to
sudden DMX changes. Experiment for best results.
VECTOR MODE
Vector control is available in DMX modes 3 and 4. This mode provides direct speed control using 2 speed channels
and may result in smoother movement when using a controller with a slow or irregular refresh rate. Vector mode also
provides a “blackout” speed and overrides of the pan/tilt speed (PTSP), shortcut (SCUT), and studio mode (MOdE)
settings.
When vector control is used, the controller fade time should be set to 0, i.e., the position bumps from one value to the
next. However, tracking control may be enabled in vector mode by setting the speed channels to a tracking value.
8-BIT MODE
8-bit pan and tilt control is provided in DMX modes 1 and 3. This mode provides 256 pan positions in 1.7° steps and
256 tilt positions in 1.2° steps.
16-BIT MODE
16-bit pan and tilt control requires 2 additional channels and is available in DMX modes 2 and 4. This mode provides
32,768 pan positions in 0.013° steps and 45,567 tilt positions in 0.007° steps.
Lamp
The MAC 600 (E) NT can be set to automatically strike within 90 seconds of being powered on by setting Automatic
Lamp On (SPEC/ALON) to ON. A delay determined by the fixture address prevents all lamps from striking at the
same time.
If Automatic Lamp On is set to off, the default, the lamp remains off until a “lamp on” command is sent from the
controller. Note: A peak of electric current that can be many times the operating current is drawn for an instant when
striking the lamp. Striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent lamps from striking
or trip the main circuit breaker. Avoid this by programming a “lamp on” sequence that strikes lamps one at a time at 5
second intervals.
Mode DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4
Movement speed Tracking Tracking and/or Vector
Pan/tilt resolution 8 bit 16 bit 8 bit 16 bit
Channels 11 13 13 15