Martin EFX500 User manual

Mania EFX Series
user manual
EFX500 EFX600
EFX700 EFX800

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410
180
230
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410
180
230
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500
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Dimensions
Measurements are expressed in millimeters.
EFX500
EFX600
EFX700 & EFX800
© 2006 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.
P/N 35000178 Rev. C

Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Creating a data link for DMX and synchronized operation . . . . . 12
Gobo wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Music trig, auto trig and DMX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Synchronized music trig and auto trig operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DMX controller operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing personality settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Inverting effects movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restriking the discharge lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lamp replacement and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Firmware and hard boot uploads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Circuit board layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Control panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Mania EFX500 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mania EFX600 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Mania EFX700 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Mania EFX800 DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mania EFX Series specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Overview
A: Power inlet
B: Voltage selector switch (EFX600, EFX700 &
EFX800: fitted to EU models only)
C: DMX in
D: DMX out
E: Display and control buttons
F: Safety cable attachment point
G: Power on/off switch
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

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Introduction
Thank you for selecting a dynamic lighting fixture from the Martin Mania
EFX Series. This series consists of DJ lighting fixtures with a motorized
rotating parabolic mirror dish and a motorized rotating gobo wheel (gobos
are outlines or masks placed in a light beam). The fixtures project
complex moving colored flower effects.
The EFX500 and EFX600 feature an additional mirror drum with
motorized pan (swivel) and tilt (rotation) that further enhances beam
dynamics. The EFX800 features an additional motorized tilting (rotating)
color paddlewheel that further enhances beam dynamics and color.
All Mania EFX fixtures offer the following features:
• Stand-alone single fixture and synchronized (master/slave) operation in
auto and music triggering modes
• Adjustable music triggering sensitivity
• DMX control with two DMX modes: DMX mode 2 gives extended
functionality on additional channels
• Adjustable focus
The EFX500 uses a long-life 250 watt halogen lamp. All other Mania
EFX fixtures use a long-life 150 watt discharge lamp.
Safety information
Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of
lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock,
ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion and falls.
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 installing or powering the fixture, follow the safety
precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on
the fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture
safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the Martin 24-hour service
hotline.
Protecting yourself and others from electric shock
• Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).

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• Check the fixture’s voltage setting switch (if fitted) and serial number
label before applying power. Only use the fixture if the fixture’s voltage
setting matches your local AC power voltage.
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the
lamp, fuse, or any part, and when not in use.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault (earth leakage)
protection.
• Refer all service not described in this manual to a Martin service
technician.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate the fixture if any covers or components are missing,
damaged or deformed.
• Do not use the product if the power cable is damaged. Replace the
cable with a Martin item only (available from your Martin dealer).
Protecting yourself and others from burns and fire
Warning! Hot lamp. The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Allow to
cool for at least 10 minutes before handling or opening.
• Surface temperature under steady state condition = 100°C (212° F).
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C
(104° F).
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always
replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• See serial label for replacement fuse size and lamp type.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at
least 0.3 meters (4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable
materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and
air vents and ensure that air flow through and around vents is free and
unobstructed.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or in the optical path.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• Change the lamp immediately if it becomes damaged or thermally
deformed.
• Do not operate the fixture if any optical components or shields are
missing, damaged or deformed: an unshielded discharge lamp emits
dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye injuries.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.

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Preventing injuries due to falls
• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the
structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
• Ensure 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 and work from a stable platform
whenever installing or removing the fixture.
Unpacking
Important! Do not lift or carry a fixture by holding the motor housing (if
fitted) on the front of the fixture. It is not designed for this
purpose. You could injure yourself or others, and you could
cause damage that is not covered by the product guarantee.
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment - always use it to transport the fixture.
Mania EFX fixtures are supplied with the following items:
• 3-wire power cable(s) with IEC power input connector.
• 5m (16.4 ft.) DMX cable.
• Mounting plate (installed).
•EFX500 only: 250 watt halogen lamp (installed).
•EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800: 150 watt discharge lamp (this is
supplied separately to avoid damage during shipping and must be
installed before use – see “Installing a discharge lamp” on page 29).
Removing protective packaging
Important! The EFX500 and EFX600 mirror drum
is secured with packaging and white
plastic ties for shipment. Wearing
gloves to avoid cutting yourself on
the mirrors, cut and remove the
plastic ties. Check that the drum can
be swivelled through 180° and rotated
through 360° before operating the
fixture. If it cannot, you may have
missed one of the plastic ties.
Remove the clear protective film from
the mirror drum before operating the fixture.

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Installation
AC power
Warning! Ensure that the fixture’s voltage setting matches your local AC
power voltage before applying power.
For protection from fire and electric shock, the fixture must be grounded
(earthed). The power supply must have both overload and ground-fault
(earth fault) protection.
Check that power cables are undamaged and rated for the current
requirements of all connected devices before use.
Important! Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system, as this may
cause damage that is not covered by the product guarantee.
Mania EFX500 power settings
All Mania EFX500 models must be set to 115 V, 60 Hz or 230 V, 50 Hz AC
power using the red voltage selector switch on the connections panel.
• Set the switch so that 115 V is visible if you have110-120 V, 60 Hz AC
power.
• Set the switch so that 230 V is visible if you have 220-240 V, 50 Hz AC
power.
Mania EFX600, EFX700 & EFX800 power settings
• Mania EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800 EU models can be set to 230 or
240 V, 50 Hz AC power using the switch on the connections panel. Use
the 230 V setting if you have 220-230 V power, and use the 240 V
setting if you have 230-240 V.
• Mania EFX600, EFX700 and EFX800 US models do not have a voltage
selector switch and are supplied set up for 110-120 V, 60 Hz AC power.
Warning! Do not operate the fixture if local AC power voltage is outside the
range specified for the fixture.
Power plugs
Mania EFX fixtures are supplied with power cables to match most local
power outlet sockets (see “Included items” on page 50), but if there is no

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power plug that matches your socket type, install a suitable grounding-
type (earthed) power plug on the power cable. Consult a qualified
electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation.
Follow the power plug manufacturer’s instructions, connecting the
appropriate wires to ground (earth), live, and neutral. The table below
shows some common wire identification schemes.
Physical installation
Each Mania EFX fixture must be either:
• fastened to an overhead structure by means of its mounting plate and a
Martin rigging clamp (available from your Martin dealer), or
• fastened to a surface by means of its mounting plate and suitable bolts.
Do not install the fixture by any other means, as this can cause the fixture
to overheat.
Ensure that the mounting structure or surface and all fasteners used can
support at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, clamps,
cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.
Ensure that the fixture is located:
• at least 1 meter (3.3 ft.) away from the surface to be illuminated,
• at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible materials (wood, fabric,
paper, etc.) and
• well away from any flammable materials.
Ensure that the clearance around the fan and air vents is at least 0.1
meters (4 in.) and that airflow is free and unobstructed.
Warning! Block access below the work area and work from a stable
platform when installing or servicing the fixture.
Always use a secure means of secondary attachment that can
hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture, looping it
through the attachment point shown at F in “Overview” on
page 4. Do not simply pass the secondary attachment around
the mounting plate, as this will leave the fixture unsecured.
Function Wire (EU) Wire (US) Marking Screw color
live brown black “L” yellow or brass
neutral blue white “N” silver
ground (earth) yellow/green green green
Table 1: Cord cap wiring

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Beam angles and fixture orientation
The fixtures in the Mania EFX series have different optical configurations.
Referring to the illustration below will help you decide how to orient your
fixture.
Surface mounting
To mount the fixture on a surface, you will need four grade 8.8 (minimum)
8mm diameter, 13mm head hex screwbolts (or similar type fasteners of
the same grade and size) and an eyebolt for the safety cable.
Installing the mounting plate separately
Surface mounting is easiest if you detach the mounting plate from the
fixture, bolt the mounting plate to the surface, and then reattach the
fixture. If you choose this method, access for reattachment and
adjustment can be easier if you remove the swivel locks and replace them
with two M8 hexagonal lock nuts (P/N 08132701). Install an eyebolt and
safety attachment once the fixture is mounted.
Installing the fixture and mounting plate as a unit
If you prefer to install the fixture and mounting plate without separating
them:
1. Using the inside back cover of this manual as a guide, drill three holes
in the positions marked A.
EFX500, EFX600 EFX700 EFX800

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2. Screw three grade
8.8 (minimum)
8mm diameter,
13mm head hex
screwbolts or bolts
into the holes at A,
but do not tighten
them fully –allow
enough clearance
between the bolt
head and surface
for the 3mm thick
mounting plate.
3. Fold the mounting
plate so that it lies flat against the back of the fixture and tighten the
swivel locks. For easier access for adjustment, it is possible to remove
the swivel locks and replace them with two M8 hexagonal lock nuts,
P/N 08132701).
4. Hold the fixture up to the surface so that the screwbolt heads pass
through the centers of the keyholes A in the mounting plate, and slide
the fixture to engage the screwbolt heads in the mounting plate.
5. Using one of the remaining holes in the mounting plate as a guide,
mark a position for a fourth hole to accept a screwbolt that will lock the
fixture in place.
6. Remove the fixture from the surface, drill the fourth hole and replace
the fixture on the surface as described in point 4 above. Screw the
fourth screwbolt through the mounting plate into the surface to lock the
fixture in place, using a washer on the screwbolt if necessary.
7. Install an eyebolt and safety attachment once the fixture is mounted.
Overhead mounting
To hang a fixture on an overhead structure:
1. If using a rigging clamp, ensure that the clamp is undamaged and can
bear at least 10 times the fixture’s weight. Bolt the clamp securely to
the fixture’s mounting plate with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and
lock nut through one of the 13 mm holes provided, or as recommended
by the clamp manufacturer. The clamp must be attached centrally in
the mounting plate to distribute the load evenly.
max 13mm / ½"
max 13mm /½"
Ø8mm
A
A

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2. Working from a stable
platform, clamp or fasten the
fixture to the structure.
3. Install a safety cable that can
hold at least 10 times the
weight of the fixture.
4. Loosen the swivel locks, tilt
the fixture to the desired
angle, and retighten.
Important! Check to make sure that the EFX500 and EFX600 mirror drum
cable does not rub on the mounting plate. If necessary, reverse
the mounting plate (see illustration).
Creating a data link for DMX and
synchronized operation
You need a serial data link to:
• run light shows on one or more fixtures using a DMX controller, or
• run synchronized light shows on two or more fixtures (master/slave
operation).
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy-chained in one single line,
maximum 500 meters (1640 ft.) long, with maximum 32 fixtures on the
link. If you wish to exceed 32 fixtures or 500 meters, or to split the link into
branches, use an optically isolated amplifier-splitter such as the Martin
RS-485 Opto-Splitter (P/N 90758060).
Reliable data connection requires suitable cable. Standard microphone
cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For best results,
use cable with at least one twisted pair specifically designed for RS-485
applications. Your Martin dealer can supply suitable high quality cable in
various lengths.
Connecting the serial data link
The Mania EFX has XLR data connectors, wired with pin 1 to ground, pin
2 to signal - (cold), and pin 3 to signal + (hot). This is the standard
configuration for DMX devices.
One or more adaptor cables may be required to connect a Mania EFX
fixture to the controller and/or other types of fixture, because some
devices may have 5-pin XLR connectors, and others may have reversed

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signal polarity (pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold). Connector polarity is normally
specified on the device or in the device’s user manual.
To connect the data link:
1. Power all devices off.
2. If you intend to use a DMX controller, run a data cable from the DMX
controller’s data output to the first fixture’s data IN socket. If the
controller has a 5-pin output, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor
cable (P/N 11820005).
3. If you intend to run fixtures in master/slave operation, insert a female
DMX termination plug (P/N 91613018) in the first fixture’s data IN
socket.
4. Plug a data cable into the OUT socket of the first fixture and the IN
socket of the next one. Continue connecting up to 32 Mania EFXs
output-to-input.
5. Terminate the link by inserting a male termination plug (P/N 91613017)
into the data output of the last fixture. A termination plug is simply an
XLR connector with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered across pins 2
and 3.
Gobo wheels
All Mania EFX fixtures contain a gobo wheel. Note that it is the whole
wheel, and not the individual gobos, that rotates. Rotating gobo image
effects are created by the mirror dish.
• The EFX500 has 11 colored gobos plus blackout.
• The EFX600 has 12 colored gobos.
• The EFX700 has 12 colored gobos.
• The EFX800 has 12 gobos. Color is provided by the color paddlewheel.
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
Male XLR
1
2
3
Male
P/N 91613017
120 Ohm
Termination Plug
DMX connectors and polarity
1
2
3
Female XLR
Female DMX
120 Ohm
Termination Plug
P/N 91613018

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The Mania EFX500 contains the gobo wheel shown below.
The Mania EFX600 contains the gobo wheel shown below.
10
9
8
765
4
11
12
1
2
3
EFX500 Gobo wheel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
EFX600 Gobo wheel

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The Mania EFX700 contains the gobo wheel shown below.
The Mania EFX800 contains the gobo wheel shown below.
12
10
11 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EFX700 Gobo wheel
10
9
8
765
4
11
12
1
2
3
EFX800 Gobo wheel

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Operation
Getting started
Mania EFX fixtures are supplied in DMX mode with DMX address set to 1.
If you want to operate a fixture without a DMX controller, you need to set it
to music trig or auto trig mode before use (see “Selecting DMX, music trig
or auto trig operating modes” on page 17).
Powering on
Once the fixture is correctly and safely installed, power on at the fixture’s
power on/off switch. The fixture will start up and reset.
If the fixture resets successfully, the software version installed will appear
in the fixture’s display. For example, if software version 1.00 is installed,
the message 100 should appear in the display.
Once the fixture has reset, the fixture will display either its DMX address,
901 (music trig mode) or 900 (auto trig mode).
If any other message is displayed, the fixture has detected an error (see
“Error messages” on page 24). If this occurs, switch off, wait a few
seconds and switch on again. If the error message appears again, consult
your Martin dealer.
Music trig, auto trig and DMX
modes
Mania EFX fixtures have three main operating modes:
Music trig mode: In this mode, lighting effects are triggered by music
intensity. Multiple fixtures can be synchronized if one master fixture is set
to music trig mode and the other fixtures are set to DMX mode.
Auto trig mode: In this mode, the fixture runs a factory-set dynamic light
show that uses all the fixture’s effects in a random program. Multiple
fixtures can be synchronized if one master fixture is set to auto trig mode
and the other fixtures are set to DMX mode.

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DMX mode: In DMX mode, fixtures receive control instructions via the
serial data link. They will respond to control signals from a DMX controller
(or from another fixture set as master).
Selecting DMX, music trig or auto trig operating
modes
Fixtures are supplied set to DMX mode with DMX address set to 1. If you
intend to operate the fixture without a DMX controller, you need to set the
fixture to music trig or auto trig mode.
To switch between DMX, auto trig and music trig modes:
1. Apply power to the fixture and wait
while it resets. If the fixture is in DMX
mode, the display will show the
fixture’s DMX address.
2. Press the [Mode] button once. The
fixture enters auto trig mode and 900
appears in the display.
3. Press the [Mode] button again once.
The fixture enters music trig mode,
and 901 appears in the display.
4. Press the [Mode] button again once to
return to DMX mode. The fixture’s
DMX address appears in the display.
The fixture will return to the mode you have set when it is powered off and
on.
If you set the fixture to music trig mode but it does not respond
satisfactorily to the music beat, adjust the music trig sensitivity level (see
“Adjusting music trig sensitivity” on page 22).
Synchronized music trig and auto
trig operation
You can set multiple fixtures on a serial data link to respond together to a
music trig or auto trig signal from one fixture. This feature allows
synchronized operation without a DMX controller. The fixture sending the
signal is the ‘master’ fixture and the fixtures that receive the signal are the
‘slave’ fixtures.
Important! Set only one fixture as master: damage can occur if two masters,
or a master and a DMX controller, are linked.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address
[Mode] button

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Setting up synchronized operation
To set up fixtures for synchronized operation:
1. Ensure that all fixtures on the data link are in DMX mode.
2. Select one fixture to be the master and set it to auto trig or music trig
mode (see “Selecting DMX, music trig or auto trig operating modes” on
page 17)
3. When a slave fixture receives signals from the master, it will
automatically begin operating in slave mode. 910 will appear in its
display and the green Data LED will light to show that the fixture is
receiving control data.
Fixtures return to their DMX/auto trig/music trig settings when powered off
and on, so you should only need to set fixtures as masters/slaves once.
DMX controller operation
Setting DMX mode 1 or 2
Two DMX modes are available: DMX mode 1 (normal) and DMX mode 2
(extended). Mode 2 uses two extra DMX channels that allow you to select
pre-programmed macros and set the speed of effects movement from the
DMX controller. The fixture is supplied set to DMX mode 2.
•TheEFX500 uses seven DMX channels in DMX mode 1 and nine
channels in DMX mode 2.
•TheEFX600 uses six DMX channels in DMX mode 1 and eight
channels in DMX mode 2.
•TheEFX700 uses four channels in DMX mode 1 and six channels in
DMX mode 2.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address
Data LED lit
Slave mode
[Mode] button

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• The EFX800 uses five DMX channels in DMX mode 1 and seven
channels in DMX mode 2
To toggle between DMX modes 1 and 2:
1. Apply power to the fixture and wait for
the fixture to reset.
2. Hold the [Mode] button pressed in for 5
seconds to enter the fixture control
menu.
3. Press the [X100] button repeatedly until
0appears in the left of the display.
Press the [X1] button to toggle between
1(to set DMX mode 1) and 2(to set
DMX mode 2) in the right of the display.
4. Press the [Mode] button again to save your setting.
Setting DMX addresses
If you intend to use a DMX controller, you will need to set the DMX
address for each fixture. The DMX address, also known as the start
channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the
controller. It is set using the three addressing buttons on the fixture’s
control panel.
For individual control, each fixture must be assigned its own DMX address
and control channels. Control channels must not overlap with those of
other fixtures. Fixtures of the same type with the same DMX address will
receive the same instructions and behave identically.
As an example, a Mania EFX500 set to DMX mode 2 will use 9 channels.
If you give it DMX address 100, it will use channels 100, 101, 102, 103,
104, 105, 106, 107 and 108. Channel 109 is available for the next fixture.
The default factory-set DMX address is ‘1’.
To set a fixture’s DMX address:
1. Decide on suitable DMX addresses for all
the fixtures on the data link (note that 512
channels are available in one DMX
universe).
2. Apply power to the fixture and wait while it
resets.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address
DMX mode 2
X100 X10 X1
M
oMode
DMX Address
DMX addressing
buttons

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3. Use the three addressing buttons on the fixture’s control panel to enter
the DMX address. The [X1] button increases the last digit in the DMX
address, the [X10] button increases the address by 10 and the [X100]
button increases the address by 100.
Fixtures remember their DMX address when they are powered off and on.
DMX control options
See also the DMX protocols starting on page 37 for an overview of DMX
commands and channels.
Control options
In DMX modes 1 and 2, the following functions can be controlled on all
models:
Strobe effect: A strobe effect with variable flash rate can be selected.
Auto trig: While in DMX mode, the Mania EFX can be remotely set to
auto trig.
Reset: All effects can be reset to their index positions from the controller
using channel 1. The reset command must be sent for 5 seconds before it
takes effect.
When a fixture is reset via DMX, 800 should appear in the digital display.
Dimming: The Mania EFX500 can be dimmed from 0% (blackout) up to
100% intensity using channel 2. All other Mania EFX fixtures can be
dimmed from 0% to 100% using the shutter on channel 1.
Gobo wheel position, rotation and music trig: The gobo wheel can be
positioned to project one of the gobos (or at blackout on the EFX500). The
gobo wheel can also be spun in either direction or set to music trig, in
which gobos change with the music beat.
Mirror dish rotation and music trig: The mirror dish can be spun in
either direction for dynamic projection effects or set to music trig.
In DMX mode 2, the following additional functions can be controlled on
two extra channels:
Macros: On the first extra channel, you can select one of twelve factory-
set macros. Macros are pre-programmed dynamic shows that use all the
fixture’s effects.
Effect speed: On the second extra channel, you can either select the
speed at which effects change or select tracking. Selecting a speed allows
you to adjust fade times when using DMX controllers that do not feature