Martin MAC 600 User manual

MAC 600/E
user manual
© 1997 - 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 35000018 Rev. G
section 1
INTRODUCTION
About this manual .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................................................... 4
section 2
SETUP
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installing or changing the lamp ................................................................................................................................ 5
Powering the fixture .................................................................................................................................................5

Rigging the fixture in place....................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the serial link......................................................................................................................................... 7
Setting control protocol and address........................................................................................................................ 8
Installing the snoot (optional)................................................................................................................................... 8
section 3
OPERATION
Martin RS-485 control.............................................................................................................................................. 9
DMX-512 control...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Lamp........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Mechanical effects .................................................................................................................................................
10
section 4
CONTROL MODULE
Address and protocol selection.............................................................................................................................. 11
Personality settings................................................................................................................................................ 12
Readouts................................................................................................................................................................
13
Manual control........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Test sequences...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Utilities....................................................................................................................................................................
14
section...................................................................................................................................................................1
MAINTENANCE AND BASIC SERVICE
OPERATIONS.............................................................14
Removing the printed circuit board....................................................................................................................... 14
Replacing the printed circuit board....................................................................................................................... 14
Replacing fuses.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Changing the XLR pin-out.................................................................................................................................... 15
Changing lenses .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Cleaning the optical path...................................................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning the fans ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Replacing the lamp............................................................................................................................................... 15
Optimizing lamp alignment................................................................................................................................... 16
Changing voltage and frequency settings ............................................................................................................ 16
Updating software ................................................................................................................................................ 17
section 6
APPENDIXES
DMX protocol ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Error messages...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 23
PCB layout............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 25

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s e c t i o n 1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the MAC 600 from Martin. This intelligent moving-head Fresnel color changer is fast, quiet, and
reliable. It delivers exceptionally bright light that instantly snaps or smoothly fades to virtually any color, at any intensity,
anywhere on stage.
About this manual
This manual covers the MAC 600 with magnetic ballast and the MAC 600 Ewith electronic ballast. “MAC 600/E” is used to
refer to both models when describing common features or procedures.
This manual describes the features of software version 2.3. The latest MAC 600/E software and documentation are available
from the Service and Support area of the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk.
Safety precautions
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. 5HDGWKLVPDQXDO 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
groundfault 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 thermostatic switch or 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.

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•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.
s e c t i o n 2
SETUP
This section describes the simple steps required to prepare the MAC 600/E for operation.
Unpacking
The MAC 600/Epackage includes:
•2 Fast-Lock Omega clamp brackets
•5-meter XLR-XLR control cable
•Light snoot
•User manual
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom MAC 500/600
flight case to transport the fixture.
Installing or changing the lamp
W A R N I N G !
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.
The MAC 600/E works with the Philips MSR-575/2 and MSD-575, and the Osram HSR-575/2.
,QVWDOOLQJDQ\RWKHUODPSPD\ GDPDJHWKHIL[WXUHThe lamp holder is pre-adjusted at the factory; precise
alignment may be necessary due to slight variations between lamps. The procedure is described on page 17.
1. The MAC 600/E must be cool and isolated from AC power. Remove the 2 thumbscrews securing the lamp-
socket assembly to the rear of the head. Pull out the lamp-socket assembly.
2. If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
3. Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), insert it firmly and squarely into the lamp
socket.
4. Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touch the glass. A clean,
lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used.
5. 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.
6. Before striking the lamp, reset the RLAH and RLST counters under the TIME menu to track lamp hours and
lamp strikes. See page 13.

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Powering the fixture
C h e c k v o l t a g e a n d f r e q u e n c y s e t t i n g s
The settings must match the local AC power supply. These settings are printed on the serial number label on the base. If the
settings do not match the local conditions, then the ballast and/or transformer must be rewired. See section 5 for details.
W A R N I N G !
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.
I n s t a l l a p l u g o n t h e p o w e r c o r d
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. Connect the wires to the pins as listed below. Note: 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.
Wire Color
Pin
Symbol
Screw (US)
brown
live
“L”
yellow or
brass
blue
neutral
“N”
silver
yellow/green
ground
green
Connect the MAC 600/E directly to AC power.
'RQRWFRQQHFWLWWRDGLPPHUV\VWHPGRLQJVRPD\GDPDJHWKHIL[WXUH To apply power, set the power
switch on the base to the “I” position.
Rigging the fixture in place
W A R N I N G !
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.
Attach an approved safety cable to the base.
The MAC 600/E 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.
1. Verify that the rigging clamps (not included) are undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the
fixture. Bolt the clamps securely to the clamp brackets with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut, or
as recommended by the clamp manufacturer.

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2. Tip the MAC 600/E on its side or install the clamps while the fixture is in the flight case.
3. Align a clamp with 2 mounting points. Insert the fasteners into the base and turn both levers a full 1/4turn
clockwise to lock. Install the second clamp.
4. Verify that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary
equipment, etc.
5. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss. The front is indicated by an arrow on the base.
6. 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.
7. Tighten the rigging clamps securely to the structure.
8. 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.
Connecting the serial link
Ti p s f o r b u i l d i n g a s e r i a l l i n k
1. Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices. Standard microphone cable cannot transmit
control data reliably over long runs; use only cable designed for RS-485 applications. 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.
2. 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.
3. Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.
4. Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link. The
termination plug, which is simply a male XLR connector with a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt resistor soldered between
pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect back down the link and cause interference. If
a splitter is used, terminate each branch of the link.
C o n n e c t i n g f i x t u r e s
The MAC 600/E has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that can be configured for use with either DMX or Martin
Protocol controllers. 7KHGHIDXOWSLQRXWLVFRQILJXUHGWRWKH'0;VWDQGDUG, i.e., pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to
signal (-) and pin 3 to signal (+).
3-pin to 3-pin
Phase-
Reversing
Cable
3-pin to 5-pin
Phase-
Reversing
Cable
5-pin to 3-pin
Phase-
Reversing
Cable
5-pin to 3-pin
Straight
Cable
3-pin to 5-pin
Straight
Cable
Connections
Male Female
11
22
33
Connections
Male Female
11
22
33 4
5
Connections
Male Female
11
22
33
4
5
Connections
Male Female
11
22
33
4
5
Connections
Male Female
11
22
33 4
5
P/N 11820006
P/N 11820002
P/N 11820003
P/N 11820005
P/N 11820004
1. Connect the controller’s data output to the MAC 600/E’s data input. For a
•DMX controller with 5-pin output: use a cable with 5-pin male and 3-pin female connectors such as
P/N 11820005. Pins 4 and 5 are not used.
•DMX controller with 3-pin output: use a cable with 3-pin male and female connectors such as the one
supplied.
•Martin RS-485 Protocol controller: use a phase-reversing cable, such as P/N 11820006, with 3-pin
male and female connectors or reconfigure the XLR output.
2. Continue the link: connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture. Use
a phase-reversing cable when connecting a DMX-standard (pin 3 +) device to a Martin-standard (pin 3 -)
device.

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3. Insert a male 120 ΩXLR termination plug in the output of the last fixture on the link.
Setting control protocol and address
One of the operating modes shown below must be selected. Factors to consider when selecting a mode will depend on your
controller and are discussed in the next section. Maximum flexibility is provided in mode 4.
Each fixture must be assigned its own channels to receive instructions from the controller. The address, also known as the start
channel, is the first channel used. Addresses are independent of the physical link: they may be set in any convenient order.
Two MAC 600/E’s may share the same address; however, they will receive the same instructions and independent control will
not be possible.
Mode
Martin
DMX 1
DMX 2
DMX 3
DMX 4
Movement speed
Vector
Tracking
Tracking and/or Vector
Pan/tilt resolution
16 bit
8 bit
16 bit
8 bit
16 bit
Channels
2
10
12
12
14
1. Switch on the MAC 600/E.
2. You may push [MENU] and [ENTER] simultaneously to disable pan and tilt reset. This is handy if you want to
change settings while the MAC 600/E is in a flight case. As the fixture does not run through the entire reset
procedure, error messages will be displayed. This is not a fault with the fixture. The reset procedure can take
2 - 3 minutes.
3. Press the [MENU] key once, and then press the [↑]or [↓]keys repeatedly until the display shows PSET. Press
[ENTER] to confirm.
4. Press [↑] or [↓]until the desired protocol, as shown in the above table, appears on the display. Press [ENTER]
to confirm.
5. Press [↑] or [↓]repeatedly until the display shows either dAdr or MAdr, depending on whether you wish to
select a DMX address or Martin address, respectively. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
6. Press [↑] or [↓]repeatedly until the desired address is displayed. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
Press [MENU] to return to the main menu. The address is displayed. Address and protocol settings are saved when the power
is switched off.
Installing the snoot (optional)
1. Bend 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.
1 2 3
s e c t i o n 3
OPERATION

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This section describes the MAC 600/E’s controllable features and the options for customizing them for your application. Option
selection is described in the next section.
Martin RS-485 control
The MAC 600/E may be controlled with the Martin 3032 controller. For the fixture to respond, either the protocol setting
(PSET) must be set to Martin (MART) as described in the previous section, or automatic protocol detection (SPEC/AUTO)
must be enabled.
DMX-512 control
Tr a c k i n g m o d e
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.
There are 2 selectable tracking algorithms to provide extremely smooth movement with any controller. Algorithm 1 calculates
speed based on the absolute value of DMX changes; it is recommended for use with most controllers. Algorithm 2 uses the
real value of DMX changes to calculate speed and may provide smoother movement if the controller-calculated DMX values
are uneven.
The number of samples, that is, changes in DMX values, used by both algorithms to calculate speed is selectable between a
level of 1 to 10. The ideal setting will vary from controller to controller - experiment for best results. Increasing the number of
samples makes movement less responsive to sudden DMX changes and smoother as a result.
Ve c t o r m o d e
In vector mode, 2 speed channels provide a way to control the effects’ speed with controllers that do not have programmable
fade times. This mode 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)
menu settings.
In vector mode the controller fade time should be set to 0, i.e., the position bumps from one value to the next. However,
controller fade times can be enabled by setting the speed channel between 0 and 2.
8 - b i t v e r s u s 1 6 - b i t p a n / t i l t r e s o l u t i o n
With 8-bit pan/tilt resolution, the pan and tilt are divided into 256 equal increments. Finer position control and smoother
movement is provided in the 16-bit modes.
Lamp
The MAC 600/E 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.
Power to the lamp can be turned off from the controller if the DMX Lamp Off (SPEC/dLOF) feature is enabled. There is a
combination of DMX values that allows you to turn off the lamp even if this feature is disabled. %HFDUHIXO: it is not
possible to strike the lamp within 8 minutes of having switched it off. The MAC 600/E will store a “lamp on” command and
strike the lamp automatically when the 8 minutes have elapsed.
With the MAC 600 E, lamp power falls to 400 watts for cooler operation and longer lamp life when the shutter is closed for 10
seconds. Power instantly returns to full when the shutter opens. Reduced-power mode with the shutter open can be forced by
setting channel 1 to a DMX value from 116 to 122.

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Mechanical effects
All mechanical effects are reset to a “home” position when the fixture is powered up. The fixture can also be reset via DMX if DMX
reset (SPEC/dRES) is enabled. There is also a combination of DMX values that allows you to reset the MAC 600/E even if this
feature is disabled; see the DMX protocol for details.
An on-the-fly position correction system automatically corrects the position of the effect wheels. This feature can be disabled by setting
effects feedback (SPEC/EFFb) to OFF.
General operation may be optimized for speed or quietness with the studio mode setting (MOdE).
P a n a n d t i l t
The moving head can be panned 440° and tilted 306°. The middle of the pan range is perpendicular to the front of the fixture, as
indicated by the arrow on the base. Movement may be optimized for speed by setting the pan/tilt speed (PTSP) personality to FAST,
or for smoothness by setting it to NORM. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode. Movement is disabled
if lamp feedback is lost - indicating a blown lamp - to prevent possible damage or injury due to glass fragments.
Setting the movement speed to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out the light while the head is moving.
The pan and tilt DMX channels can be inverted and/or swapped for convenience using the pan/tilt (PATI) menu.
C o l o r w h e e l
The color wheel has red, green, and blue dichroic color filters plus a 5600K to 3400K color correction filter and open white. The wheel
can be scrolled, allowing for split color effects, snapped to fixed positions, and continuously rotated in both directions at different
speeds.
The Shortcuts (SPEC/SCUT) setting determines whether the wheel takes the shortest path to the next position or turns in one direction
only. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode.
Setting the color speed to “blackout” in vector mode causes the shutter to black out the light while the wheel moves.
C M Y s u b t r a c t i v e c o l o r m i x i n g
The CMY color mixing system is based on three graduated dichroic color filters: cyan, magenta, and yellow. Each color can be added
from 0 to 100%. A very wide range of colors may be achieved by varying the amount of each color. Since the CMY system is
subtractive, mixing 3 colors together results in a loss of light. For maximum brightness, mix 2 colors at a time. Three speed random
CMY color mixing is available at the top of channel 6.
The Shortcuts (SPEC/SCUT) setting determines whether the wheels take the shortest path to the next position or turn in one direction
only. The setting may be overridden on the speed channel in vector mode.
B e a m s h a p e r s a n d f r o s t
Two beam shapers allow you to widen and flatten the beam. Beam shaper 1 rotates 180° and beam shaper 2 rotates 90°. They may be
combined to drag the beam horizontally and vertically to increase the beam size.
A frost filter on the same wheel as beam shaper 2 softens the beam.
D i m m e r
The mechanical dimmer provides smooth, high-resolution 100 percent dimming.
S h u t t e r
The high-speed mechanical shutter opens and closes the light instantly. Light can be flashed at up to 8 Hz and there is a DMXcallable
random strobe function.
If the auto shutter function (SPEC/ASHT) is enabled, the shutter, which is faster than the dimmer, automatically closes when the
dimmer receives a command to close “instantly,” to provide faster blackouts.

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s e c t i o n 4
CONTROL MODULE
The 4-digit LED control panel on the side of the MAC 600/E allows you 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 a Martin MPBB1 or MP-2 uploader
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.
The DMX or Martin address, depending on the protocol setting, and any error messages are displayed when the MAC 600/E 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].
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LSTRM OFALON
RLSTY OF CYAN FEbA
MAG
PATI
dFOF
AUTO
PAN
UPLd
TILT
ASHT
TEMP
bASE
HEAd
FAN
PCbT
SCUT
FTST
EFFb
TRAC
MOdE
CAL
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Address and protocol selection
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1, 2, 3, or 4.
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RST
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CYAN
MAG
YEL
COL
BS1
BS2
SHUT
dIM
dFSE
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CUS1
CUS2
CUS3
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COL
BS1
BS2
dAdr
MAdr
TIME
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'0;DGGUHVVdAdr Set the DMX address between channel 1 and 512.
Martin address (MAdr): Set the Martin address between channel 1 and 31.
Personality settings
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 left.
OFF
Normal pan control, left right.
Tilt inverse
PATI/TINV
ON
Reverse DMX tilt control, down up.
OFF
Normal tilt control, up 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.
Effects speed
EFSP
FAST
Normal, full speed operation.
SAFE
Reduced speed operation (mainly for early models).
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.
Automatic protocol
detection
SPEC/AUTO
ON
Enable automatic protocol detection.
OFF
Disable automatic protocol detection.
Shortcuts
SPEC/SCUT
ON
Effect wheels turn the shortest direction.*
OFF
Effect wheels always turn same direction.*
Automatic shutter
SPEC/ASHT
ON
Shutter “helps” dimmer black out.
OFF
Shutter not affected by dimmer commands.
Studio mode
MOdE
NORM
Optimize effects for speed.*
STUd
Optimize effects for silence.*

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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 feedback on effect wheels.
OFF
Disable feedback on effect wheels.
Fan speed
SPEC/FAN
REG
Enable automatic fan speed regulation.
FULL
Set fan speed to full.
Electronic ballast
type
SPEC/ETYP
SCHI
Select Schiederwerk ballast (MAC 600 E's after S/N
4020700000)
MITR
Select Mitronic ballast (MAC 600 E’s with date-based S/N or
before S/N 4020700000)
* Setting may be overridden via DMX. See the protocol for details.
Readouts
U s a g e r e a d o u t s ( TIME)
Read the total number of power-on hours (Po H), power-on hours since last reset (RPoH), total lamp hours (LA H), lamp hours since
last reset (RLAH), total number of lamp strikes (LSTR), and the number of lamp strikes since last reset (RLST).
The resettable counters may be used to track overall usage and lamp life. To reset to zero, display the readout and then press [↑]for 5
seconds.
D M X v a l u e r e a d o u t s ( dMXL)
Read the DMX start code (STCO) and DMX values received for each channel. This is an easy way to check that the start code is 0 and
that the fixture is receiving the expected commands.
If the fixture is set to a DMX mode where some or all of the channels between 10 and 13 are not used, the readout on these channels
will be N/A. Note: the channel number is 1 less in the readout than it is in the DMX protocol.
S o f t w a r e v e r s i o n r e a d o u t s ( VER)
Read the version number of the CPU software (CPU), pan/tilt feedback circuit (FEbA), and display module software (dISP). The
CPU software version is also displayed for a moment at power up.
Te m p e r a t u r e r e a d o u t s ( SPEC/ TEMP)
Read temperature in the base (bASE) and head (HEAd) in Celsius. Temperatures below 25° C are shown as -25; temperatures above
100° C are shown as +100.
Thetemperature sensors are calibrated at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. The following procedure calibrates the
sensors if they give no or faulty readings.
1. Allow the unit to cool to room temperature (powered off for at least 4 hours).
2. Measure the room temperature in Celsius. (To convert F° to C°, subtract 32° and then multiply by
0.555.)
3. Power up the unit and allow it to reset.
4. Press the [MENU] and [↓] keys at the same time and hold them for 3 seconds until “25” shows in the display.
5. Press the [↑] and [↓] keys until the display shows the temperature measured.
6. Press [ENTER] to save the setting.

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Manual control
M a n u a l c o n t r o l ( MAN)
The manual control menu permits you to do the following without a controller:
•reset the fixture (RST)
•turn the lamp on and off (L ON, LoFF)
•open, close, and strobe the shutter at 3 speeds (SHUT)
•control the dimmer (dIM)
•control the CMY wheels (CYAN, YEL, MAG)
•move the color wheel to each position (COL)
•control both beam shapers (BS1, BS2)
•control pan and tilt (PAN, TILT)
A d j u s t m e n t ( AdJ)
The adjustment menu provides manual control for making mechanical adjustments. These should only be performed by a qualified
technician. The menu provides functions to reset the fixture (RST), turn on and off the lamp (LON, LoFF), control all effects in the
head (HEAd), and move the head to the home and extreme positions (PATI). The HEAd submenu contains functions to:
•move ALL effects to the OPEN, SPOS (sensor position), and APOS (adjustment position - requires special tool).
•move each effect individually to the open, sensor, and adjustment positions. The shutter has a closed position instead of a sensor
position.
Test sequences
Te s t s e q u e n c e ( TSEQ)
Run a general test of all effects.
P r i n t e d c i r c u i t b o a r d t e s t ( SPEC/PCBT)
3 tests of the circuit board for service use.
F a c t o r y t e s t ( SPEC/FTST)
An effects test (WTST), a movement test (MTST), and a sensor test (STST) used for factory quality control. The sensor test includes
programs for testing sensors on the effect wheels.
Utilities
C a l i b r a t i o n ( CAL )
The calibration menu allows you to adjust the effects to achieve total uniformity between fixtures: it is not a substitute for mechanical
adjustment. Pan (P OF), tilt (T OF), dimmer (d OF), cyan (C OF), magenta (M OF), and yellow (Y OF) may be selected and
adjusted from 1 to 255 with the arrow keys. Press [ENTER] to save the calibration.
R e s e t d e f a u l t o f f s e t s ( SPEC/dFOF)
Reset all calibrations to their factory defaults. Select dFOF and press [ENTER] when SURE is displayed, or press [MENU] to escape.
R e s e t d e f a u l t p e r s o n a l i t y s e t t i n g s ( SPEC/ dFSE/ FACT)
Return all personality settings (not calibrations) to their factory defaults. Select FACT and press [ENTER] when LOAD is displayed.
C u s t o m c o n f i g u r a t i o n s (SPEC/ dFSE/ CUS1, CUS2, CUS3)
Save and load 3 sets of custom configurations. To save a custom configuration, adjust the settings as desired, go to CUS1, CUS2, or
CUS3 and press [ENTER] when SAVE is displayed. To load a custom setting, select it and press [ENTER] when LOAD is displayed.

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U p l o a d m o d e ( UPLd)
Upload mode prepares the MAC 600/E to receive control software. It is normally engaged automatically by the upload device. In
certain circumstances, however, you may have to set upload mode manually as described under “Updating software” on page 19.
s e c t i o n 5
MAINTENANCE AND BASIC SERVICE OPERATIONS
The MAC 600/E requires regular maintenance to keep performing at its optimum. The maintenance schedule will be dependent upon
the operating environment. Dirty lenses and filters reduce the light’s brightness. Cooling fans covered by dust may cause overheating,
thus causing the thermostat to cut out the lamp intermittently. This section takes you through the general maintenance procedures and
describes some basic service operations.
W A R N I N G !
All service procedures that require removing covers shall be performed by a
qualified technician.
Disconnect from AC power before removing any cover or part.
Removing the printed circuit board
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power.
2. Remove the flat plate from the top of the front side of the base. Do not remove the curved side plates.
3. Unplug the white plastic wire connectors from the top of the printed circuit board. To unplug a connector, hold the
plastic connector - never pull the wires - and pull it straight off the pins.
4. Grasp the black pins on either end of the circuit board and gently pull it out. You may have to guide some wires past
the motor housing. Be careful not to knock the copper heat sinks.
Replacing the printed circuit board
1. Gently put the circuit board back into the base. You may have to guide some wires past
the motor housing. Push the black pins down to lock the board in place.
2. Reconnect the wire connectors. Each connector (except for the 2 fan connectors and the
control module connector) is labelled. Fit the female over the male with the “rails” on the
female connector over the “tongue” on the male connector. Your MAC 600/E may or may
not have unused
connectors PL301 and PL302. Starting from the end with the copper heat sinks, the connection order is:
3. Replace the top cover.
Replacing fuses
The main fuse is located above the XLR output and is replaced by unscrewing the holder with a screwdriver or small coin. The
secondary fuses are located on the printed circuit board and are replaced as follows.
1. Remove the printed circuit board as described above.
2. Locate and replace the defective fuse with one of the same rating. The fuses are shown on the PCB layout diagram
on page 24 as F601, F602, and F603. Their values are listed on page 25.
3. Replace the printed circuit board.

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Changing the XLR pin-out
1. Remove the printed circuit board as described
above.
2. Position the jumpers for the desired XLR pin-out as
shown.
3. Replace the printed circuit board.
Martin pin-out DMX pin-out
Changing lenses
W A R N I N G
Attach the safety wire to the front head section.
18° and 65° field angle options are available for the MAC 600/E. (See “Accessories” on page 26.) The lens is mounted on a snap-lock
“lens hood” or front section that attaches easily to the head. Simply release the snap locks and unhook the safety wire to remove the
standard lens front. Hook the safety wire to the same location on the optional front and snap the locks closed.
I M P O R T A N T
The long front (18° option) does not fit in some flight cases.
The 18° front is longer than the standard front; theMAC 600/E fitted with this option fits only in flight cases produced after September,
1997. These can be identified by the outside measurements: 894 mm (35.2") from bottom to top, including wheels. Older flight cases
measure 860 mm (34") from bottom to top, including wheels, on the outside.
Verify that the flight case is of the newer type before shipping MAC 600/Es fitted with the 18° long front.
Cleaning the optical path
Cleaning and servicing components in the head is best left to qualified Martin technicians.
To access the optical components, remove the head cover. Remember to attach the internal safety cable when reassembling the head.
Be very careful if you decide to clean the optical components. The colored surface on the dichroic filters is achieved by means of
special multi-layer coatings and even small scratches in these might be visible. Residues left from cleaning fluids can bake onto and
ruin the component.
Wash dirty lenses and filters with isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with distilled water: mixing the water with a small amount of wetting
agent such as Kodak Photoflo will help prevent streaking and spotting. Dry with a clean, soft and lint-free cloth or blow dry with
compressed air. A generous amount of regular window glass cleaner may also be used, but no residues may remain.
Cleaning the fans
To ensure proper cooling of the fixture it is important that the fans are free of dust. Clean the fans with a vacuum or damp cloth if they
are dirty.
Replacing the lamp
The risk of lamp explosion increases with lamp hours as the quartz envelope gradually weakens. It is recommended that lamp usage
not exceed 125 percent of the lamp’s rated average life.
The procedure for installing the lamp is described on page 5. After installing the lamp, reset the RLAH and RLST counters under the
TIME menu as described page 13.
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Optimizing lamp alignment
The lamp alignment is set at the factory. If, however, the distribution of light does not appear even, lamp alignment can be adjusted.
1. Switch on the MAC 600/E and allow it to reset.
2. Using either a controller or the control module, turn on the lamp and aim the light towards 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 projected image. If you cannot detect a hot-spot, adjust the lamp
until the light is even.
4. To reduce a 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.
Changing voltage and frequency settings
7KHYROWDJHDQGIUHTXHQF\VHWWLQJVPXVWPDWFKWKHORFDO$&SRZHUVXSSO\ These settings are printed on the
serial number label on the bottom of the base. Using the wrong setting can cause overheating, fixture damage, and/or poor performance.
MAC 600 (magnetic ballast)
1. Disconnect the MAC 600 from AC power. Remove the top covers.
2. Find the correct transformer and ballast terminals for your ACsupply in the table below. Consult a qualified electrician
if you do not know the AC frequency and voltage.
AC Supply
Transformer
Magnetic 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
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 magnetic 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 top covers before applying power.
MAC 600 E (electronic ballast)
The electronic EDOODVW works at any voltage between 100 and 250 volts, and at any frequency between 50 and 60 Hz.
1. Disconnect the fixture from AC power. Remove the top covers.
2. Tap the transformer for the local supply voltage as shown below.

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3. Verify that the primary fuse, which is located near the power switch, is correct for the voltage setting. Use a T 6.3 A fuse
when the transformer is set at 200, 210, 220, 230, or 240 V. Use a T 10 A fuse when it is set at 100, 110, or 120 V.
Updating software
The latest MAC 600/E software is available from your Martin dealer and the Martin Professional web site. Be sure to read the upgrade
notes included with the software.
Software updates are installed using a Martin MPBB1, MP-2, or a LightJockey 4064 DMX interface card. The procedure is found in
the upload device’s user manual and, when using the 4064 card, the Martin Software Uploader program’s online help file.
N o r m a l u p l o a d
The uploader is connected to the fixture just like a controller. Under normal conditions, software can be installed from a remote location
- there is no need to set the MAC 600/E to boot mode. Please refer to the uploader manual for instructions.
B o o t m o d e u p l o a d
If the data is corrupted during transmission a check-sum error (CSER) will occur and after 15 seconds the fixture will automatically
switch over to boot mode (UPLd) and be ready for a boot mode upload.
If a software upload to the MAC 600/E is interrupted, the fixture must be powered off for at least 10 seconds before a new upload can
be attempted. When powered on, a check-sum error will occur and it will automatically go into boot mode, ready for a second upload
attempt. Select boot mode upload on the upload device.
If there is no functional software in the MAC 600/E memory, the fixture must be set to boot mode manually before starting the upload.
If the control panel works, select UPLd from the SPEC menu and confirm when SURE is displayed by pressing [ENTER].
If the control panel does not work, boot mode can be engaged by moving jumper PL121 on the main circuit board to pins 1 and 2
as follows. 1. Remove the printed circuit board as described above. It
2.
may not be necessary to unplug the connectors.
Position jumper PL121 to boot mode (INIT) as shown
above. See also the circuit board layout diagram on page
24.
1
boot setting
1
normal
setting
PL121
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3. Plug in any unplugged connectors, apply power to the MAC 600/E, and proceed with the upload.
4. After the upload, disconnect the fixture from the electricity, move the jumper back to the normal setting, and replace
the circuit board.
a p p e n d i x a
DMX PROTOCOL
DMX channel
Start code = 0
DMX1
DMX2
DMX3
DMX4
Value
Percent
Function
1
Note:
Lamp Off is allowed with
SPEC/dLoF set to ON, or with
SPEC/dLoF set to OFF and cyan,
magenta and yellow set between
230 and 232.
Reset is allowed with SPEC/dRES
set to ON, or with SPEC/dRES set
to OFF and cyan, magenta and
yellow set between 230 and 232.
0 - 19
20 - 49
50 -
112
113 -
115
116 -
122
123 -
127
128 -
147
148 -
167
168 -
187
188 -
207
208 -
217
218 -
227
228 -
237
238 -
247
248 -
255
0 - 7
8 - 19
20 - 44
44 - 45
45 - 48
48 - 50
50 - 58
58 - 65
66 - 73
74 - 81
82 - 85
85 - 89
89 - 93
93 - 97
97 - 100
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Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe on (fast->slow)
Shutter closed
Shutter open, reduced lamp power (MAC 600 E)
Shutter closed
Random Strobe Fast
Random Strobe Medium
Random Strobe Slow
Shutter closed Reset
Fixture
Shutter closed
Lamp power on
Shutter closed
Lamp power off 1RWH: T ≥5 seconds
2
0 - 255
0 - 100
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0 100%
3
0-255
0 - 100
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4
0-255
0 - 100
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White Magenta
5
0-255
0 - 100
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0 - 40
40 - 80
80 - 120
120 -
160
161 -
165
166 -
170
171 -
175
176 -
180
181 -
185
186 -
214
215 -
243
244 -
247
248 -
251
252 -
255
0 - 16
16 - 31
31 - 47
47 - 63
63 - 65
65 - 67
67 - 69
69 - 71
71 - 73
73 - 84
84 - 95
96 - 97
97 - 98
99 - 100
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Scroll
White Color 1
Color 1 Color 2
Color 2 Color 3 Color 3
Color 4
Fixed Colors
Color 4
Color 3
Color 2
Color 1 White
Continuous Rotation
CW, fast slow
CCW, slow fast
Random CMY Color
Random color, fast
Random color, medium Random
color, slow
7
0
1 - 255
0
0 - 100
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Open
Beam shaper left right
8
0 - 2
3 - 170
171 -
255
0 - 1
1 - 67
67 - 100
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Open
Beam shaper left right
Frost
9
0 - 255
0 - 100
3DQ&RDUVHELW06%Left 
right (128 = neutral)
-
10
-
10
0 - 255
0 - 100
3DQ)LQHELW/6%
Left right
DMX channel
Start code = 0
DMX1
DMX2
DMX3
DMX4
Value
Percent
Function
10
11
10
11
0 - 255
0 - 100
7LOW&RDUVHELW06%
Up down (128 = neutral)
-
12
-
12
0 - 255
0 - 100
7LOW)LQHELW/6%
Up down
-
-
11
13
0 - 2
3 - 245
246 - 248
249 - 251
252 - 255
0 - 1
1 - 96
96 - 97
98 - 98
99 - 100
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Tracking
Fast slow
Tracking, normal speed (override PTSP FAST)
Tracking, fast speed (override PTSP NORM)
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-
12
14
0 - 2
3 - 239
240 - 242
243 - 245
246 - 248
249 - 251
252 - 255
0 - 2
3 - 239
240 - 242
243 - 245
246 - 248
249 - 251
252 - 255
0 - 1
1 - 94
94 - 95
95 - 96
96 - 97
98 - 98
99 - 100
0 - 1
1 - 94
94 - 95
95 - 96
96 - 97
98 - 98
99 - 100
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Tracking
Fast slow
Tracking, MOdE = NORM (studio mode off)
Tracking, MOdE = STUd (studio mode on)
Tracking, SCUT = OFF (shortcuts off)
Tracking, SCUT = ON (shortcuts on)
Fast
Speed: Color, Beam Shaper 2
Tracking
Fast slow
Tracking, MOdE = NORM (studio mode off)
Tracking, MOdE = STUd (studio mode on)
Tracking, SCUT = OFF (shortcuts off)
Tracking, SCUT = ON (shortcuts on)
Blackout