Martin MX-10 User manual

MX-10
user manual

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P/N 35000117, Rev. C
cooling fan
mounting
bracket
AC & data
sockets
pan/tilt arm
control panel
front cover bolts

3
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features .................................................................................................................................................4
About this manual ...................................................................................................................................4
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety precautions ..................................................................................................................................5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................................6
Lamp installation ....................................................................................................................................6
AC power ................................................................................................................................................8
Installation ..............................................................................................................................................9
Connecting the serial data link .............................................................................................................10
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Menu navigation ...................................................................................................................................11
Address selection .................................................................................................................................11
Tailoring performance ..........................................................................................................................12
Information readouts ............................................................................................................................12
Test and service utilities .......................................................................................................................13
DMX-512 control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lamp power ..........................................................................................................................................14
Effect position .......................................................................................................................................14
Speed control .......................................................................................................................................15
Optical configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Gobos ...................................................................................................................................................16
Color filters ...........................................................................................................................................18
Prism ....................................................................................................................................................19
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lamp replacement ................................................................................................................................20
Mirror replacement ...............................................................................................................................20
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................20
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................21
Replacing fuses ....................................................................................................................................21
Updating software ................................................................................................................................22
DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PCB connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4 MX-10
I NTRODUCTION
Features
Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-10. Some of the many features include:
• efficient, 2000 hour, 250 watt discharge lamp
• 12 interchangeable dichroic colors
• 8 interchangeable indexed-rotation gobos
• interchangeable 3-facet rotating prism
• motorized focus
• full-range dimming
• fast blackout and strobe effects
• fast and accurate 16-bit mirror movement
• advanced low-noise motor control
• coated optics
• user-installable firmware
• switch-selectable power supply settings
• power factor correction
• integrated mounting bracket and floor stand
• easy-to-clean cooling fan
About this manual
This manual is preliminary and describes the specified functionality. Some of the described features are not present in
the initial release of the MX-10 software. Please check the Martin web site at http://www.martin.dk for the latest
product software and documentation.
Comments or suggestions regarding this document may be e-mailed to [e-mail] or posted to
Martin Professional A/S
Olof Palmes Allé 18
DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
Attn: Service Department
Please review the important safety precautions in this manual before installing and operating the fixture.

Safety 5
S AFETY
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 hot line at [phone].
Safety precautions
PROTECTION 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.
PROTECTION 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 if it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds the maximum service life.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE
• Never attempt to 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 0.1 meter (4 inches) away from the fixture.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 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 or mirror.
• The exterior of the fixture can get very hot. 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).
PROTECTION 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.

6 MX-10
S ETUP
Unpacking
The MX-10 comes with:
• MSD 250/2 lamp (not installed)
• 3-meter, 3-wire IEC power cable
•usermanual
Important! Cut and remove the cable tie from the tilt motor bracket before operating.
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during shipment - always use it or a custom flight case
to transport the fixture.
Lamp installation
A lamp must be installed prior to initial operation.
COMPATIBLE LAMPS
A Philips MSD 250/2 lamp is included. The MX-10 lamp options are shown in the table below. Installing any other
lamp may damage the fixture.
Lamp Average life Replace before Color Temp. Output P/N
Osram HSD 250 2000 hr 2500 hr 6000K 68 lm/W 97010103
Philips MSD 250/2 2000 hr 2200 hr 6500K 72 lm/W 97010100
Philips MSD 200 2000 hr 2200 hr 5600K 67 lm/W 97010106
Table 1: Lamp comparison

Setup 7
TO INSTALL A LAMP
WARNING! When replacing the lamp, disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow the lamp to cool
for at least 15 minutes before proceeding. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
1 Remove the 2 screws labelled “Lamp replacement” and pull out the lamp
socket.
2 If changing the lamp, remove the old lamp from the socket.
3 Pre-adjust the lamp socket by turning the 3 lamp adjustment screws to the
middle of their range. There should be 2 mm between each cap nut and the
fixed disk.
4 Holding the new lamp by its ceramic base (do not touch the glass), align the
small pin on the lamp with the small hole in the socket and insert the lamp
squarely. Make sure that the 4 small projections on the base contact the face
of the socket.
5 Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your
fingers touched the glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also
be used.
6 Insert the tip of the lamp into the fixture with as little twist in the lamp wires as possible. When the base of
the lamp is inside the fixture, turn the lamp assembly so that the arrow points towards the control panel.
Carefully locate the reflector opening, which is deep within the lamp chamber, and fully insert the lamp.
7 Align the screw holes and fasten the lamp access plate with 2 screws.
8 If replacing the lamp, reset the lamp hour and lamp strike counters as described on page 12.
9 Strike the lamp (after setup is complete) and adjust it for optimum performance by turning the 3 adjustment
screws one at a time until the brightest part of the beam is centered.
Figure 1: Lamp installation
2mm

8 MX-10
AC power
Warning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The power
supply shall have overload and ground-fault protection.
Important! Verify that power supply settings match the local AC supply before use.
The MX-10 is factory configured for 230 V / 50 Hz operation. If your AC power supply is different, the fixture must be
configured for the local voltage and frequency. Always use the settings that are closest to your AC supply.
TO CONFIGURE FOR LOCAL AC POWER
1 Disconnect the fixture from power.
2 Remove the 4 cover screws with a 5 mm hex key. Lift off the front cover.
3 Locate the selection switches and the settings label, which is by the color wheel. Move the voltage switch to
the setting that most closely matches the local AC voltage. If your voltage falls halfway between 2 settings,
select the higher voltage. For example, if the AC voltage is 220 V, use the 230 V setting instead of 210 V.
4 Move the frequency switch to the setting that matches the local AC frequency: 50 or 60 Hz.
5 Replace the cover.
Figure 2: Power supply settings
voltage
frequency

Setup 9
TO INSTALL A PLUG ON THE POWER CABLE
The power cable must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that fits your power distribution system. Consult an
electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation.
• 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.
TO APPLY POWER
Warning! The power cables must be undamaged and
rated for the electrical requirements of all
connected devices.
Important! Powering through a dimmer system can
damage the fixture.
1 Verify that the supply cable is undamaged and rated
for the current requirements of all connected devices.
2 Plug the prepared power cable into the AC socket and
a grounded AC power supply.
Installation
LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
The MX-10 may be installed in any orientation. It can be fastened directly to a suitable surface, hung with a rigging
clamp, or placed directly on a level surface.
For safe operation, install the MX-10 in a location where
• the mirror is at least 0.3 meters (12 inches) away from any illuminated surface
• the fixture is at least 0.1 meters (4 inches) away from combustible materials
• the fixture is protected from rain and moisture
• there is at least 0.1 meters (4 inches) clearance around the fan and control panel
• there are no flammable materials nearby
TO RIG OR MOUNT THE MX-10
Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding.
Warning! Always use a secure means of secondary attachment.
1 If using a rigging clamp (not included), verify that it 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 fastening the fixture directly, 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 to fasten the fixtures.
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.
Wire Pin Marking Screw color
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
Table 2: Plug wiring
AC input & fuse holder
Data input
Data output

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5 Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture through/over the support and
anywhere through the aluminum pan/tilt arm that does not interfere with mirror movement.
6 Loosen the swivel locks and tilt the fixture to the desired angle. Turn the swivel locks clockwise to tighten.
When a handle reaches its limit, pull it out, turn counterclockwise, release, and continue tightening.
7 Verify that the fixture meets the location requirements listed previously.
Connecting the serial data link
The MX-10 has locking 3-pin data input and output sockets that are wired for use with DMX devices with pin 1
to shield, pin 2 to cold (-) and pin 3 to hot (+). As some devices have 5-pin connectors, or 3-pin connectors with
reversed polarity on pins 2 and 3, the following adaptor cables may be required.
1 Connect the controller’s output to the fixture’s data
input. For a DMX controller with 5-pin output, use a
cable with a 5-pin male and a 3-pin female XLR
connector.
2 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the
controller to the input of the next fixture. If connecting a
fixture with pin 3 hot to a fixture with pin 3 cold, use a
phase-reversing adaptor.
3 To terminate the link, insert a male 120 ΩXLR
termination plug in the output of the last fixture.
TIPS FOR BUILDING A SERIAL LINK
• Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for RS-485 devices:
standard microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For links up to 300 meters (1000 ft.)
long, you can use 24 AWG, low capacitance, 85-150 ohm characteristic impedance, shielded cable with 1 or more
twisted pairs. For runs up to 500 meters (1640 ft.) use 22 AWG cable. Use an amplifier if the serial link exceeds 500
meters.
• 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 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.
Phase-Reversing
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
3-pin to 3-pin
P/N 11820006
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
5-pin to 3-pin
P/N 11820005
Adaptor
Male Female
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
3-pin to 5-pin
P/N 11820004
Figure 3: Cable adaptors
AC input & fuse holder
Data input
Data output

Control Panel 11
C ONTROL P ANEL
You set the address and personalities, read out data, and execute service utilities from the control panel. Settings can
also be changed remotely via the serial link with the Martin MP-2 uploader.
See also the control menu table starting on page 26.
Menu navigation
The DMX address and any error messages are displayed after the fixture resets. To enter the menu, press [menu]. Use
the [up] and [down] keys to move within the menu. To select a function or submenu, press [enter]. To escape a function
or menu, press [menu].
Address selection
The MX-10 requires 13 channels for DMX control. 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 non-overlapping control channels. Two MX-10s can share the same address if they are to respond identically: they
will receive the same instructions and individual control will not be possible.
TO SET THE DMX ADDRESS
1 Apply power to the MX-10. Press [menu] to enter the main menu.
2 Select AddR using the [up] and [down] keys. Press [enter].
3 Select an address (start channel) from 1 to 500 using the [up] and [down] keys. Press [enter]. Press [menu]
to return to the main menu.
PATI
AddR dMXL UTIL
Address/
Messages
STCO
SHUT
....
EFSP
AdJ
PCbT
UPLd
TSEQ
SWAP
PINV
TINV
PTSP
NORM
FAST
PERS dFSE INFO
SCUT
dISP
dINT
dLOF
ALON
FACT
CAL
dFOF
TIME
HRS
L HR
L ST
VER
dRES
Figure 4: MX-10 menu
RST
L ON
LoFF
GOBO
SHUT
dIM
COL
FOC
PAN
TILT
I/S
RPRI
RATE
qUAL
PRIS
MAN
EFFbRUN
PINV

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Tailoring performance
MOVEMENT
The MX-10 provides the three options for optimizing movement to suit different applications.
PATI, the pan and tilt invert menu, allows you to swap the pan and tilt channels (SWAP>ON), invert pan movement
(PINV>ON), and invert tilt movement (TINV>ON). These options can be useful in situations where you want
some fixtures to mirror the performance of others with the same DMX address, or when fixtures are not oriented as
programmed.
PTSP, the pan/tilt speed menu, provides 2 settings: FAST and NORM. NORM is best for most applications.
FAST provides better performance in applications where speed is most important.
SCUT, the shortcuts setting, determines whether the color and gobo wheels scroll past open when changing positions.
When set to ON, the wheels can “take a shortcut” and scroll through open when this is the shortest path to the next
position. The wheels do not scroll past open when SCUT is set to OFF.
DISPLAY
The display menu (PERS>dISP) determines whether the display remains lit or not. Select ON to have the display
remain lit, or OFF to extinguish the display two minutes after the last key press.
To flip the display for easier reading, press [up] and [down] simultaneously.
The display intensity setting (PERS>dINT) controls display brightness. You can select AUTO for automatic
dimming of the display using the built-in light sensor, or manually select an intensity level from 10 to 100.
LAMP POWER
There are two settings that modify lamp control: Automatic Lamp On (PERS>ALON) and DMX Lamp-Off
(PERS>DLoF).
There are three options for automatic lamp control: ON, OFF, and DMX. When ALON is OFF, the lamp remains
off until a lamp-on command is received from the controller. When ALON is ON, the lamp strikes automatically after
the fixture is powered on. When ALON is set to DMX, the lamp strikes automatically when the fixture receives DMX
data, and it extinguishes automatically 15 minutes after DMX data is lost. When ALON is either ON or DMX, lamp
strike timing is determined by the fixture address to prevent all lamps from striking at once.
The DMX Lamp-Off setting effects how the lamp can be turned off. When dLOF is ON, lamp power can be switched
off by sending a DMX value from 248 to 255 on channel 1 for five seconds. When dLOF is OFF, the lamp-off
command will not work unless special conditions are met. Refer to the DMX protocol.
RESET
The fixture can be reset from the controller if DMX reset (PERS>dRES) is ON. If DMX reset is OFF, this
command will not work unless special conditions are met. Refer to the DMX protocol.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
The fixture can be reset to its factory default settings by selecting dFSE>FACT>LOAd.
Information readouts
POWER-ON HOURS
Read the total number of hours the fixture has been on since fabrication (INFO>TIME>HRS>TOTL), and the
number of hours on since the counter was last reset (INFO>TIME>HRS>RSET). This can be used to track
maintenance intervals. Press [up] for 5 seconds while displayed to reset.
LAMP HOURS
Read the total number of lamp hours since fabrication (INFO>TIME>L HR>TOTL), and the number of lamp
hours since the counter was last reset (INFO>TIME>L HR>RSET). Reset this counter after installing a new
lamp. Press [up] for 5 seconds while displayed to reset.

Control Panel 13
LAMP STRIKES
Read the total number of lamp strikes (INFO>TIME>L ST>TOTL), and the number of lamps strikes since
the counter was last reset (INFO>TIME>L ST>RSET). Reset this counter when installing a new lamp. Press
[up] for 5 seconds while displayed to reset.
FIRMWARE VERSION
INFO>VER displays the firmware version number. The firmware version is also displayed briefly at startup.
Test and service utilities
DMX READOUT
The DMX log (dMXL) menu provides useful information for troubleshooting control problems.
RATE displays the DMX refresh rate in packets per second. Values lower than 10 or higher than 44 may result in
erratic performance, especially when using tracking control.
qUAL displays the quality of the received DMX data as a percentage of packets received. Values much below 100
indicate interference, poor connections, or other problems with the serial data link that are the most common cause of
control problems.
STCO displays the DMX start code. Packets with a start code other than 0 may cause irregular performance.
The remaining options under dMXL display the DMX values received on each of the 13 channels, from SHUT
(shutter, channel 1) to EFSP (effect speed, channel 13). If the fixture does not behave as expected, reading the DMX
values can help you troubleshoot the problem.
MANUAL CONTROL
The manual control menu (MAN) provides commands for turning the lamp on (LON), turning the lamp off (LoFF),
and resetting the fixture (RST). It also permits you to position and move individual effects.
EFFECTS TEST
The test sequence (TSEQ>RUN) runs through all effects to provide a quick check of fixture performance. Note: the
test sequence does not automatically strike the lamp. Use MAN>LON and MAN>LoFF to control lamp power.
Press [menu] to stop the test.
FEEDBACK TOGGLE
Magnetic sensors monitor the positions of the color wheel, gobo wheel, and rotating gobos. If they detect an error, the
shutter closes while the effect resets. This feature can be disabled by turning effects feedback off
(UTIL>EFFb>OFF).
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
The adjustment menu (UTIL>AdJ) provides commands for positioning effects during mechanical adjustment.
EFFECT CALIBRATION
With the calibration menu (UTIL>CAL), effect positions can be fine-tuned with a software-defined offset value to
compensate for small misalignments or differences between fixtures.
The default offset command (UTIL>dFOF) erases any offsets stored in memory.
CIRCUIT BOARD TEST
UTIL>PCBT executes a routine designed for testing the main circuit board. For service use only.
UPLOAD MODE
The upload mode command (UTIL>UPLd) prepares the fixture for a software update. This command is not
necessary, however, as upload mode is engaged automatically by the uploader.

14 MX-10
DMX-512 CONTROL
This section briefly describes the DMX-controllable effects. See also the DMX table starting on page 23 and the DMX
chart on the back cover.
Lamp power
LAMP-ON
Unless automatic lamp strike is enabled, lamp power 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 a
discharge lamp. Striking many lamps at once may cause a voltage drop large enough to prevent lamps from striking or
draw enough current to trip circuit breakers. If sending lamp-on commands to multiple fixtures, program a sequence
that strikes lamps one at a time at 5 second intervals.
LAMP-OFF
The lamp can be turned off from the controller by sending the lamp-off command on channel 1 for 5 seconds. The
lamp cannot be restruck for 8 minutes after being turned off. Note that the lamp-off command may
be disabled by the DMX Lamp-Off personality setting.
Effect position
RESET
If an effect loses its indexing and fails to move to programmed positions, the fixture can be reset from the controller by
sending the “Reset” command on channel 1 for 5 seconds. Note that the DMX reset feature may be disabled by the
DMX Reset personality setting.
DIMMER / SHUTTER
The mechanical dimmer/shutter system provides full, high-resolution dimming, “instant” open and blackout, random
and variable strobe effects, and random and variable pulses in which the dimmer snaps open and slowly dims or snaps
closed and slowly opens. Shutter, strobe, and pulse effects are selected on channel 1. The intensity level is selected on
channel 2.
COLOR
The color wheel can be scrolled continuously - allowing for split color effects - or in steps, and rotated randomly or
continuously in both directions at different speeds.
GOBO ROTATION AND SELECTION
The MX-10 has 8 indexed-rotation gobo positions plus an open position. Gobos can be indexed (positioned at a
defined angle), rotated continuously, or rotated and shaken (bounced). The gobo and the type of movement are selected
on channel 4 and the index angle or rotation speed are selected on channel 5.
The gobo wheel also rotates continuously in both directions at variable speed.
FOCUS
The beam may be focused from approximately 2 meters (6.5 feet) to infinity.
ROTATING PRISM
The prism may be inserted and removed from the light path. It rotates in both directions at varying speeds.

DMX-512 control 15
PAN AND TILT
Mirror pan and tilt are controlled on channels 8 to 11. The course control channel sets first 8 bits (the most significant
byte or MSB), and the fine channel sets the second 8 bits (the least significant byte or LSB) of the 16-bit control byte.
In other words, the fine channel fine-tunes the position set by the course channel.
Speed control
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is enabled by setting the speed channels (12 and 13) to one of the tracking values listed in the DMX
table, typically 0.
With tracking control, the speed at which effects move is determined by the cross-fade time between two positions or
scenes. The controller divides the move into steps and updates the fixture with small changes at the rate required to
achieve the fade. The fixture “tracks” the changes and averages them with a digital filter algorithm to provide smooth
movement.
VECTOR CONTROL
With vector control, movement speed is determined by the speed values on channels 12 and 13. This provides a way to
control speed on controllers without cross-faders. Vector control also provides smoother movement, particularly at
slow speeds, with controllers that send slow or irregular tracking updates.
When using vector control, the cross-fade time must be 0.
BLACKOUT
When “blackout while moving” is selected on channels 12 or 13, the shutter closes when the effect moves to make the
transition invisible. The shutter opens when the movement is complete.
PERSONALITY OVERRIDES
Channel 12 provides tracking values that allow you to override the pan/tilt speed personality setting. Channel 13
provides tracking values that allow you to override the shortcuts setting. See the DMX table for details.

16 MX-10
O PTICAL CONFIGURATION
Gobos
The MX-10 accepts eight metal or glass gobos with an outside diameter of 22.5 mm and a maximum image diameter
of 17 mm. Complete gobo specifications are listed on page 33.
STANDARD GOBO CONFIGURATION
The MX-10 provides 8 gobos as shown below.
CUSTOM GOBOS
For optimum performance, custom glass gobos for the MX-10 should be made with the text, logo, and similar artwork
reversed on the coated side. Gobo types and dimensions are specified on page 32.
TO REPLACE A GOBO
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool.
2 Remove the front cover.
3 Turn the gobo wheel to access the desired position. Squeeze the
ends of the retention spring together and remove. Push the gobo out
from the back and remove.
4 Orient the gobo as shown in Figure 6 and insert. Secure the gobo
with the retention spring.
5 Replace the cover before applying power.
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
.
Position Gobo
1 Eclipse
2 Shark bar
3 Phat fan
4 Tail spin
5Sun
6 Triangle
7Orientalfire
8Paintmix
Table 3: Standard gobos
Figure 4: MX-10 gobo wheel
Figure 5: Gobo replacement

Optical configuration 17
GOBO ORIENTATION
Figure 6 shows the correct orientation for different gobo types. When in doubt, install gobos with the more reflective
side towards the lamp.
Coated Glass Gobos
Uncoated side towards stageCoated side towards lamp
When an object is held up to the
coated side there is no space between
the object and its reflection. The back
edge of the gobo cannot be seen
when looking through the coated side.
When an object is held up to the
uncoated side there is a space between
the object and its reflection. The back
edge of the gobo can be seen when
looking through the uncoated side.
Textured side towards stage
Textured Glass Gobos
Smooth side towards lamp
Metal Gobos
Reflective side towards lamp Black side towards stage
Image/text Gobos
Reversed image towards lamp True image towards stage
Figure 6: Gobo orientation

18 MX-10
Color filters
STANDARD CONFIGURATION
The MX-10 provides 12 dichroic color filters as shown below.
TO REPLACE A COLOR FILTER
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool.
2 Remove the front cover.
3 Turn the color wheel to access the desired color filter. Press the
filter forwards slightly to release it and then grasp it by the edges
and remove.
4 To insert a filter, slide it under the retention spring until it snaps into
place.
5 Replace the front cover.
2
1
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Position Color
1CTC
2 Yellow 603
3 Blue 104
4 Pink 312
5 Green 206
6 Blue 108
7 Red 301
8 Magenta 507
9 Blue 101
10 Orange 306
11 Dark green
12 Purple 502
Table 4: Standard colors
Figure 6: MX-10 color wheel
A
B
Figure 7: Filter replacement

Optical configuration 19
Prism
The standard 3-facet prism can be replaced with optional five- and nine-facet prisms. See Accessories on page 33 for
part numbers.
TO REPLACE THE PRISM
1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power and allow it to cool.
2 Remove the front cover.
3 Remove the three prism module screws. There
are two screws on the color wheel side and one
screw on the gobo wheel side.
4 Unfold the flexible wire retainers on each side of
the chassis, just behind the prism module.
5 Unplug the color wheel sensor cable.
6 Lift the prism module out of the chassis. When
the lower prism motor nears the color wheel
sensor, tilt the prism module forward to avoid
damaging the sensor connection pins.
7 Unplug the motors and remove the prism
rotation belt.
8 Working through the round hole, lift the retention
spring off the back of the prism holder.
9 Rock the prism gently from side to side while
pulling lightly to work the prism out of the
bearing. Do not use force. If the holder gets
stuck, press it back into the bearing and try
again.
10 Gently insert the replacement prism into the
rotation bearing. Install the prism rotation belt.
11 Place the module prism-down on a clean surface
with the prism centered in the round hole. Hold
the unbent end of the retention spring in the
prism holder groove with one hand and work the
spring into the groove with your other hand.
12 Plug in the prism motors: the longer of the two
cables is for the larger of the two motors.
13 Tilt the bottom motor away from the color wheel
sensor as you insert the module into the fixture.
When the motor is clear of the sensor
connection pins, bring the module back to
vertical and press it down into position so that
the module tabs seat in the chassis slots.
14 Fold the flexible wire retainers over the cables on
each side. Reconnect the color wheel sensor
cable.
15 Fasten the prism module to the chassis with
three screws.
16 Replace the front cover before applying power.

20 MX-10
S ERVICE
The MX-10 requires regular maintenance to keep performing at their peak. Excessive dust, grease, and smoke fluid
buildup degrades performance and causes overheating and damage that is not covered by the warranty. The
maintenance schedule will depend on the application and should be discussed with your Martin distributor. Refer any
service that is not described here to a professional technician.
Warning! Removing covers while the fixture is powered on exposes dangerous live electrical
circuits, hot surfaces, and a lamp under high pressure. Disconnect the fixture from AC
power and allow it to cool before removing any cover.
Lamp replacement
Lamp life will vary; the rated life is an average figure that is based on the manufacturer’s test cycle. For maximum
lamp life, avoid excessive strikes and always allow the lamp to burn for at least 5 minutes before turning it off.
To reduce the risk of lamp explosion, which may damage the fixture, never exceed the lamp’s rated life (2000 hours) by
more than 25 percent.
Replace the lamp when:
• it strikes with difficulty or not at all, or is in any other way defective
• usage exceeds the manufacturer’s “replace before” hours. See Table 1.
Refer to page 7 for the lamp replacement procedure.
Mirror replacement
No adjustment is required after replacing the mirror as long as you do not loosen the tilt motor shaft adaptor.
TO REPLACE THE MIRROR
1 Remove the two screws that fasten the mirror bracket to
the tilt motor shaft adaptor with a 3 mm hex key and
remove the mirror.
2 Apply a drop of threadlock such as Loctite 243 to each
screw.
3 Place the new mirror assembly on the shaft adaptor and
fasten securely.
Cleaning
OPTICAL COMPONENTS
Use care when cleaning optical components. The surface on dichroic filters is achieved by means of special multi-layer
coatings and even small scratches may be visible. Residues from cleaning fluids can bake onto components and ruin
them.
1 Allow the components to cool completely.
2 Wash dirty lenses and filters with isopropyl alcohol. A generous amount of regular glass cleaner may also
be used, but no residues may remain.
3 Rinse with distilled water. Mixing the water with a small amount of wetting agent such as Kodak Photoflo will
help prevent streaking and spotting.