Martin Mania EF3 User manual

Mania EF3
user manual

Measurements are expressed in millimeters.
312
142
290
250
Ø13
© 2004 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 35000159, Rev. A.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mania EF3 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overhead mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the trig mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The gobo wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Focusing the Mania EF3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Basic service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lamp maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mains fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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I NTRODUCTION 1
Thank you for selecting a Martin Mania EF3. The Mania EF3 is a pre-
programmed/music-activated dynamic lighting fixture that features a
motorized rotating reflector with coated mirrors and a motorized rotating
wheel with 8 gobos (gobos are outlines or masks placed in a light beam to
create different patterns). Six gobos are colored and two are textured
effects. The mirrored reflector shoots 18 colored light beams through the
gobos for dynamic light effects that can be run constantly or synchronized
with a music beat.
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, 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 a Martin distributor for assistance. Refer any
service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician. Do
not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin accessories and
upgrade kits.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Maximum ambient temperature Ta= 40°C(104°F).
See serial label for replacement fuse size and lamp type.
Suitable for mounting on normally flammable surfaces.
Do not look directly into the light.
Risk of fire, electrical shock and burns.
Use only in dry locations.
For indoors use only.

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Do NOT block exhaust vents.
Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they become
visibly damaged to the extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for
example, by cracks or deep scratches.
The lamp shall be changed if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed.
If the external power cord of this luminaire is damaged, it shall be
replaced by a special cord exclusively available from your Martin dealer.
Avoiding electric shocks
Warning! Always disconnect from mains power before replacing the
lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
• Before operation ensure that factory setting of voltage and frequency
match local power supply.
• 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.
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
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 20 minutes before handling or opening.
• Surface temperature under steady state condition = 100°C (212° F).
• Minimum distance to flammable material = 0.3 m (1 ft).
• Minimum distance to illuminated surface 1.0 m (3.3 ft).
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace
defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• Ensure that the air flow through vents is free and unobstructed.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around air vents.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or in the optical path.
• The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 20 minutes before handling.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C
(104° F).
• Do not stare directly into the light.
• Never operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed: an
unshielded lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and
eye damage.

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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.
• 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.
UNPACKING
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment - always use it to transport the fixture.
The Mania EF3 comes with the following:
• 3-wire IEC power cable
• User manual
MANIA EF3 OVERVIEW
Mains socket
Fuse holder
Thumb screw (cover lock) Power on/off switch
Trigger mode switch
Swivel locks
Mounting bracket
Gobo-wheel
AC supply setting
Safety wire attachment
rotation switch

Installation 7
I NSTALLATION 2
AC POWER
Before operation ensure that factory setting of voltage and frequency
match local power supply.
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.
Note: If the external power cord of this luminaire is damaged, it
shall be replaced by a special cord exclusively available from
your Martin dealer.
Configuring for local mains power
The Mania EF3 has a switch-selectable power supply that can operate in
the following voltage ranges at 50-60 Hz:
• 115 - 120 volts (setting 115)
• 220 - 240 volts (setting 230)
Warning Do not operate the fixture on a power supply that falls outside
of these ranges.
Select the operating range using the red AC supply switch at the rear of
the fixture.
AC supply setting

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Installing a plug on the mains lead
Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must
be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall have
overload and ground-fault protection.
Important! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the
current requirements of all connected devices before use.
The fixture’s mains lead may require a grounding-type cord cap that fits
your power distribution cable or outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if you
have any doubts about proper installation.
Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the
appropriate wires to ground (earth), live, and neutral. The following table
below shows some common wire identification schemes.
Applying power
1 Connect the mains power cable to the fixture at the 3-prong IEC male
input socket at the rear of the fixture.
2 Turn the lamp on using the power on/off switch.
OVERHEAD MOUNTING
The Mania EF3 is designed to be hung overhead with a clamp (not
included).
Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding.
Function Wire (EU) Wire (US)
live brown black
neutral blue white
ground yellow/green green
Mains socket
Power on/off switch

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Always use a secure means of secondary attachment such as
a safety wire.
For indoors use only.
To hang the Mania EF3 on an overhead support:
1 Verify that the structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all
installed fixtures, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, and other items.
2 If hanging the fixture with a rigging clamp, verify that the clamp is
undamaged and is designed for the fixture’s weight. Bolt the clamp
securely to the mounting bracket on the fixture with a grade 8.8
(minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut, or as recommended by the clamp
manufacturer, through the clamp hole in the mounting bracket.
3 If permanently installing the fixture, verify that the hardware (not included)
and mounting surface can bear at least 10 times the fixture’s weight.
4 Working from a stable platform, clamp or fasten the fixture to the
structure.
5 Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the
fixture through the safety cable attachment point on the fixture.
6 Loosen the swivel locks, tilt the fixture to the desired angle, and retighten.
7 Verify that the fixture is at least 1 meters (3.3 ft.) from the surface to be
illuminated and at least 0.3 meters (1 ft.) from any combustible materials.
Verify that the clearance around the air vents is at least 0.1 meters (4 in.).
Swivel locks
Safety cable
attachment point

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O PERATION 3
The lamp will light when the power on/off switch at the back of the fixture is
turned on.
To achieve optimal results, the use of smoke effects together with your
Mania EF3 is recommended.
SETTING THE TRIG MODE
Use the switch on the back of the fixture to set it to Auto or Music trig
mode.
• In Auto Trig mode, trigger signals are generated randomly. This will result
in a dynamic light show that runs constantly and does not require music to
trigger it.
• In Music Trig mode, the built-in sensor will generate trigger signals as a
result of sounds that it picks up. This will result in a dynamic light show
that is synchronized with a music beat.
Trigger mode switch
Power on/off switch

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THE GOBO WHEEL
The Mania EF3 contains the gobo wheel illustrated below.
A set of dichroic colored filters is mounted on the gobo wheel. The two
open gobo apertures A and B feature textured effects.
Gobo-wheel rotation is activated and deactivated using the gobo-wheel
rotation switch:
• The wheel will stop when the switch is set to O.
• In Auto trig mode the wheel will rotate when switch is in position Ior II.
• In Music trig mode the wheel will react to the beat of the music in position
II, or will spin continuously in position I.
A
B
Gobo-wheel rotation switch

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Note that it is the whole wheel, and not the individual gobos, that rotates.
FOCUSING THE MANIA EF3
The focus is adjusted using the mechanism next to the lens. This is
easiest to do in Music Trig mode while no music is being played. Pull the
mechanism out, or push it in, until a sharp image is acquired.

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B ASIC SERVICE 4
This chapter describes the maintenance procedures that you can perform
yourself.
Warning The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Always disconnect
the fixture from AC power and allow to cool for at least 20
minutes before handling or opening.
CLEANING
Regular cleaning of the elements in the optical path, as well as the air
vents, is vital to maintaining the operational quality of the Mania EF3.
Important! Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particulate buildup degrades
performance and causes overheating and damage to the
fixture that is not covered by the warranty.
Cleaning the air vents
To maintain adequate cooling, dust must be cleaned from the air vents
periodically. Remove dust from the air vents with a soft brush, cotton
swab, vacuum, or compressed air.
Cleaning optical components
Clean the optical components regularly. The presence of smudges or dust
on optical surfaces can reduce the strength of the light output and the
quality of the effects.
Use care when cleaning optical components and work in a clean, well lit
area. The coated surfaces are fragile and easily scratched. Do not use
solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces.
1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.

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2 Remove the thumb screw holding the cover in place.
3 Slide the fixture cover open as far as possible (there is a physical stop
point that prevents access to the power supply section).
4 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed air.
5 Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab
moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water. Do not rub the surface: lift
the particles off with a soft repeated press.
6 Remove smoke, and other, residues with cotton swabs or unscented
tissues moistened with isopropyl alcohol. A commercial glass cleaner may
be used, but residues must be removed with distilled water. Clean with a
slow circular motion from center to edge. Dry with a clean, soft and lint-
free cloth or compressed air.
7 Close the fixture cover and tighten the thumb screw, taking care not to trap
any loose wires.
LAMP MAINTENANCE
Warning Isolate electrically before re-lamping. The lamp shall be
changed if it becomes damaged or thermally deformed.
Thumb screw

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Caution Hot lamp.
Only the Philips 12V EFP/8H 100W (type No 6834) lamp is supported
(Martin P/N 97000004). These lamps normally last for 800 hours of
operation.
Warning Installing any other lamp may damage the fixture!
Installing a lamp in the Mania EF3
1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
2 Remove the thumb screw holding the cover in place.
3 Slide the fixture cover open as far as possible (there is a physical stop
point that prevents access to the power supply section).
4 Grasp the old lamp by the reflector and slide it carefully out of the lamp
holder.
Thumb screw

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5 Pull the socket off the lamp. Do not pull the wires.
6 Push the socket fully onto the pins of the new lamp.
7 Clean the glass bulb and reflector with a cloth, particularly if your fingers
touched the glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol is best.
8 Gently push the lamp into the holder until it snaps into place.
9 Close the fixture cover and tighten the thumb screw.
MAINS FUSE
The Mania EF3 uses a time-delay fuse for protection against current
overload. An indication that the fuse may have blown is that when power
is applied and the lamp is switched on, no light is produced.
If the fuse blows repeatedly, there is a fault with the unit that requires
service by a Martin technician.
Never bypass the fuse or replace it with one of another size or rating.
Replacing the main fuse
1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket.

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2 Pry open the fuse holder (located next to the mains power connector) with
a flat-head screwdriver and remove the fuse.
3 Replace the fuse with one of the same type. The fuse rating is listed on
the serial number label and in “Mania EF3 specifications” on page 19.
4 Replace the fuse holder.
Fuse holder

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T ROUBLESHOOTING 5
problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy
No light No power to the fixture Check connections
Blown fuse If power is applied and the
lamp is switched on, but
does not light, then check
and replace fuse if
necessary.
Burned out lamp Install new lamp
Fixture too hot Allow to cool
Improve air flow around
fixture
No action Sound too low to activate
control circuit
Increase volume
Move speakers closer
Electrical malfunction Refer to a Martin service
technician
Fuse blows repeatedly Electrical malfunction Refer to a Martin service
technician

M ANIA EF3 SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
Size without mounting bracket (LxWxH). . 312 x 250 x 142mm (12.3 x 9.8 x 14.2in)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 kg (14.3lb)
CONSTRUCTION
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .steel and aluminum
THERMAL
Exterior surface temperature under steady state condition . . . . . . . .100°C (212°F)
Time required to cool before handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at least 20 minutes
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40° C (104°F)
INSTALLATION
Minimum distance to flammable material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 m (1ft)
Minimum distance to illuminated surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 m (3.3ft)
Minimum clearance around air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 m (4in)
CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING
Stand-alone triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . music or auto
ELECTRICAL
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-prong IEC male socket
AC Power . . switch selectable, operating ranges 115-120 V / 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AT (time delay),
TYPICAL POWER AND CURRENT
120 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 W, 1.0 A
120 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 W, 0.9 A
230 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 W, 0.5 A
230 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 W, 0.5 A
240 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 W, 0.5 A
240 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 W, 0.5 A
INCLUDED ITEMS - US VERSION
2 m (6.5 ft) US mains cable 18AWG with US male connector (UL approved)
Philips 12V EFP/8H 100W lamp
User manual
INCLUDED ITEMS - NON-US VERSION
3 m (9.8 ft) EU mains cable 3x1.0mm2with Schuko male connector
3 m (9.8 ft) EU mains cable 3x1.0mm2with no male connector
Philips 12V EFP/8H 100W lamp
User manual

ACCESSORIES
Philips 12V EFP/8H 100W lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 97000004
Half-coupler clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 91602005
Fuse (2 AT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 05020009
ORDERING INFORMATION
Mania EF3 non-US version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 90430062
Mania EF3 US version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 90430063