Martin Mania SCX500 User manual

Mania SCX500
user manual

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©2004-2005 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
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reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
P/N 35000157, Rev. C

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mania SCX500 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rigging the Mania SCX500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Focus adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Creating a data link for DMX and master/slave operation . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto trig operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Music trig operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Master/slave operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DMX controller operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inverting pan and tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the main fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Firmware /hard boot uploads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mania SCX 500 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Introduction 5
1. I NTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Martin Mania SCX500. This automated
moving-mirror projector has the following features:
• Automatic triggering and music triggering modes
• Stand-alone single fixture and master/slave operation, both with auto
trig and music trig
• DMX controllable, choice of 6- or 8-channel DMX control modes
• 12 pre-programmed macros
• 15 full colors (including white) and 5 multi-colors. Split color feature for
added color capability
• 16 gobos
• 180° pan and 72° tilt
• Adjustable focus
• 15° beam angle
• 150 watt long-life halogen lamp
• Versatile mounting options
Unpacking
The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment - always use it to transport the fixture.
The Mania SCX500 is supplied with:
• Lamp (installed)
• Power cable
• 5 meter (16.4 ft.) RS-485 XLR cable for data link
• User manual
• Mounting U-bracket and mounting plate
• Fasteners for U-bracket and mounting plate
Important! The mounting plate is attached to the fixture with thumb
screws to protect the mirror, and the mirror assembly is
secured for transport. Before applying power, remove the
mounting plate, remove any transport packaging, and cut and
remove any plastic tie-wraps holding the mirror!

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Mania SCX500 overview
DMX out
DMX in
Music trig sensitivity
adjustment knob
Power on/off switch
Power input
Main fuse
Settings control panel
Swivel lock
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address
Settings control panel
Power indicator
Data indicator (DMX / slave
data received)
Mode toggle switch

Introduction 7
Safety information
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 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
and injury
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the
lamp, fuse, 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 all service not described in this manual to a Martin service
technician.
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses.
• Glass lenses must be changed if they have become visibly damaged to
such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired, for example by
cracks or deep scratches.
• Never operate the fixture with open, missing or damaged covers.
• Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses when
changing the lamp.
• 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.
Protecting yourself and others 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 meters (4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable
materials well away from the fixture.

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• 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.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror.
• Allow the fixture to cool before handling. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 20 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp.
• 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).
Protecting yourself and others from injury 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.

Installation 9
2. I NSTALLATION
AC power
The Mania SCX500 is supplied set up to match local voltage and
frequency. The factory setting is shown on the serial number label. It is not
possible to reconfigure the Mania SCX500 to accept any other voltage or
frequency than those stated on the serial number label.
Warning! For protection from fire and electric shock, the fixture must be
grounded (earthed). The power supply must have overload
and ground-fault protection.
Check that power cables are undamaged and rated for the
current requirements of all connected devices before use.
Check the operating voltage and frequency indicated on the
serial number label before applying power. If your Mania
SCX500 does not match your local AC power, do not use it.
Important! Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system.
Installing a plug on the power cable
The power cable must be fitted with a grounding-type (earthed) power
plug that matches your power distribution system. Consult a qualified
electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation.
If you need to fit a power plug, follow the plug manufacturer’s instructions,
connecting 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:
Wire Pin Marking Screw color
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
Table 1: Power plug wiring

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Rigging the Mania SCX500
The Mania SCX500 must be either:
• fastened to a flat surface by means of its adjustable U-bracket,
• fastened to a flat surface by means of its adjustable U-bracket and
mounting plate, or
• attached to a rigging clamp by means of its adjustable U-bracket.
Do not install the fixture by any other means, as this can cause the fixture
to overheat.
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.
1. The fixture must be located at least 1 meter (3.3 ft.) away from the
surface to be illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any
combustible materials (wood, fabric, paper, etc.). Ensure that the
clearance around the fan and air vents is at least 0.1 meters (4 in.).
Ensure that there are no flammable materials nearby.
2. If using a rigging clamp (not included), 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 bracket with a grade 8.8
(minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut through the 13 mm hole in the center
of the mounting bracket, or as recommended by the clamp
manufacturer.
3. If fastening the fixture directly to a mounting surface, ensure that any
fasteners used and the mounting surface can bear at least 10 times the
fixture’s weight. The fixture may be fastened using any of the following:
• four 6.5mm holes in the sides of the U-bracket
• two 8mm holes in the top of the U- bracket
• one 13mm hole in the top of the U-bracket.

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If required, the fixture may also be installed using the supplied
mounting plate (see illustrations):
4. Ensure that the structure used to support the fixture can support at
least 10 times the total weight of all installed fixtures, clamps, cables,
auxiliary equipment, etc.
5. Install a safety wire that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the
fixture through/over the support and through a safety wire attachment
point next to one of the swivel locks on the fixture (see illustration). Do
not simply attach the safety wire to the mounting bracket, as this
will leave the fixture unsecured.
Safety wire attachment
point

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6. Loosen the swivel locks and tilt the fixture to the desired angle. Turn the
swivel locks clockwise to tighten. Check that both swivel locks are tight
and that the fixture is securely clamped in position.
Focus adjustment
The focus adjustment screw is next to the lens aperture. Do not confuse it
with the cover release screw.
Do not look directly into the light beam while adjusting the focus.
Creating a data link for DMX and
master/slave operation
You need a serial data link to run identical light shows on two or more
Mania SCX500s (master/slave operation) or run light shows using a DMX
controller.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy-chained in one single line,
max. 500 meters (1640 ft.) long, with max. 32 fixtures. If you wish to
exceed 32 fixtures or 500 meters, or to add 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
Lamp module
cover release
thumbscrew
Focus
adjustment knob

Installation 13
applications. Your Martin dealer can supply suitable high quality cable in
various lengths.
Connecting the serial data link
The Mania SCX500’s data connections are XLR type, 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 the Mania
SCX500 to the controller and/or other types of fixture, because some
devices may have 5-pin XLR connectors, and others may have reversed
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 are using 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 are not using a DMX controller, 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 SCX500s
output-to-input.
5. Terminate the link by inserting a male termination plug (available from
your Martin dealer: 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.
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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3. O PERATION
Important! Each time you power the Mania SCX500 off, wait at least 10
seconds before powering on again. Failure to do so may cause
damage that is not covered by the product guarantee.
The Mania SCX500 is supplied in DMX mode. If you are not using a DMX
controller, set the fixture to music trig or auto trig mode before use (see
“Selecting operating modes” on page 15).
Once the Mania SCX500 is correctly and safely installed, power on at the
fixture’s power on/off switch. The fixture will reset.
If the Mania SCX500 resets and starts up successfully, three digits will
appear in the display for a few moments to indicate the software version
installed. The first digit is the major release number (i.e. the number
before the decimal point in a version number). For example, if software
version 1.1 is installed, the message 110 will appear in the display.
Any other message (see “Error messages” on page 21) indicates power
reset failure. If this occurs, switch off, wait a few seconds and switch on
again. If the software version number still fails to appear, consult your
Martin dealer.
The Mania SCX500 has three operating modes:
Music trig: In this mode, lighting effects are triggered by music intensity.
Auto trig: In this mode, lighting effects are triggered automatically.
Both music trig and auto trig modes can be used in:
•Single fixture operation, where a Mania SCX500 operates
independently.
•Master/slave operation, where one fixture sends signals to others via a
data link so that all fixtures perform an identical light show.
DMX mode: In this mode, fixtures can be controlled using a DMX
controller on the data link.
Fixtures need to be in DMX mode to operate as slaves in master/slave
operation.
Once the fixture has reset after powering on, if the fixture is in DMX mode
its DMX address will appear in the display. The Mania SCX500 is factory-
set to DMX mode with the DMX address set to 001.

Operation 15
Selecting operating modes
To switch between DMX, auto trig and music trig modes:
1. Apply power to the fixture. If the
display shows 001 after it has reset,
the fixture is in DMX mode with DMX
address 001.
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 button again once to return
to DMX mode. The fixture’s DMX
address appears in the display.
5. Repeat this procedure to continue
scrolling through operating modes.
When a fixture is powered off and then on again, it will remember which
mode it is set to and start up in that mode.
Auto trig operation
In auto trig operation, the Mania SCX500 runs a factory-set dynamic light
show that uses all the fixture’s effects in a random program
Music trig operation
In music trig stand-alone mode, the Mania SCX500 runs a dynamic light
show in time with a music beat. Sensitivity can be adjusted for optimum
synchronization with the music.
To adjust sensitivity:
1. Power the Mania SCX500 on.
2. Play a typical music track at
typical volume for the location.
3. Use the sensitivity knob to
adjust the sensitivity until the
desired level of light effects is
obtained.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address
Mode selection
Mode button
Music trig sensitivity
setting

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Master/slave operation
In master/slave mode, one master Mania SCX500 sends trigger signals to
all the fixtures connected to it, and all fixtures run an identical dynamic
light show. Up to 32 Mania SCX500s can be connected together and
operated in master/slave mode. More fixtures can be added using an
optically isolated splitter/amplifier such as the Martin RS-485 Opto-Splitter
(P/N 90758060).
Important! Set only 1 fixture as master: damage can occur if 2 masters, or
a master and a controller, are linked together.
Setting up Mania SCX500s for master/slave
operation
For master/slave operation, the master fixture must be set to auto trig or
music trig mode and the slave fixtures must be set to DMX mode using the
Mode button on the settings panel.
To set up master/slave operation:
1. Select one fixture to be the master (you will save time if you choose a
fixture which is easily accessible).
2. Ensure that all slave fixtures are in DMX mode, and then set the master
fixture to auto trig or music trig operation (see “Selecting operating
modes” on page 15)
3. When slave fixtures receive signals from the master, they will
automatically begin operating in slave mode. 910 will appear in their
displays and the green Data LED will light to show that the fixture is
receiving control data.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address Data LED lit
Slave mode
Mode button

Operation 17
When a fixture is set as master, it remembers this setting when it is
powered off. This means that it will still be set as master the next time it is
powered on.
DMX controller operation
Setting 8- or 6-channel DMX mode
The Mania SCX500 can run in two DMX modes: 8-channel and 6-channel
mode. The 2 extra channels in 8-channel mode allow you to control the
speed of mirror movement (channel 7) as well as gobo and color wheel
movement (channel 8), but 6-channel mode can be useful if your DMX
controller only has 6 faders, of if your controller has 12 faders and you
want to control two fixtures. The Mania SCX500 is supplied in 8-channel
mode by default.
To toggle between 8- and 6-channel DMX modes:
1. Apply power to the fixture and wait for
the fixture to reset.
2. Hold the Mode button pressed in. After
5 seconds the display will blink. You are
now in the control menu. Keeping the
Mode button pressed in, press the
X100 button repeatedly, until1appears
on the left of the display.
• If the display blinks 1 1, the fixture
is in 8-channel mode.
• If the display blinks 1 2, the fixture
is in 6-channel mode.
3. Keeping the Mode button pressed in, press the X1 button to toggle
between 8- and 6-channel mode.
4. Release the Mode button to save the setting and exit the control menu.
Setting DMX addresses for DMX operation
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 Mania
SCX500’s control panel.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address
Mode button

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For individual control, each fixture must be assigned its own DMX address
and control channels. Fixtures with the same address will receive the
same instructions and behave identically.
If a fixture is set to 8-channel mode and you give it DMX address 100, for
example, it will use channels 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 and 107.
Channel 108 is available for the next fixture.
To set DMX addresses:
1. Power on the fixtures on the DMX link.
2. Depending on which channels are
available, decide on suitable DMX
addresses for the Mania SCX500s.
3. Enter the DMX address for each Mania
SCX500 using the three addressing
buttons on the control panel of each
fixture. The X1 button increases the last
digit in the DMX address, the X10 button
increases the address by 10 and the X100
increases the address by 100.
DMX control options
In 6-channel mode, the Mania SCX500 responds to the following
commands:
• Reset
• Strobe effect
• Macros 1 - 12
• Dimming (0 - 100% intensity)
• Color wheel position and rotation
• Gobo wheel position and rotation
•Pan
• Tilt
In 8-channel mode, you can also control:
• Pan/tilt speed
• Speed of color and gobo wheels
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.
Strobe: A variable speed strobe effect is available on Channel 1.
X100 X10 X1 M
oMode
DMX Address
DMX addressing
buttons

Operation 19
Macros: The Mania SCX500 features 12 macros on Channel 1. These
pre-programmed shows are built into the fixture software. They use all the
fixture’s effects, giving varied light shows with minimal programming.
Dimming: The Mania SCX500 can be dimmed from 0% (blackout) up to
100% intensity using channel 2.
Color wheel position and rotation: The color wheel features 14 full-
color filters plus white (no filter) and 5 multi-color filters. The wheel may
also be positioned between 2 filters for additional split-color effects. Using
channel 3, the color wheel can be positioned for static color effects or
spun in either direction for dynamic color effects.
Gobo wheel position and rotation: The gobo wheel features 15 gobos
and an open position. Using channel 4, the gobo wheel can be positioned
for static gobo effects or spun in either direction for dynamic gobo effects.
Pan: The scanner mirror pans approx. 180°. Pan can be controlled on
channel 5. Note that pan can also be inverted using the fixture’s control
panel (see “Inverting pan” on page 20).
Tilt: The scanner mirror tilts approx. 72°. Tilt can be controlled on channel
6. Note that tilt can also be inverted using the fixture’s control panel (see
“Inverting tilt” on page 21).
Pan/tilt speed: In 8-channel DMX mode, the speed at which the Mania
SCX500’s mirror pans and tilts can be adjusted on channel 7. Selecting a
speed allows you to set fade times when using DMX controllers that do
not feature fade time programming (a fade time is the time taken for
effects to change from one scene to the next).
The Mania SCX500’s pan and tilt movement can also be set to ‘tracking’
on this channel. If you set the fixture to ‘tracking’, the DMX controller
defines fade times.
Speed of color and gobo wheels: In 8-channel DMX mode, the speed at
which the color and gobo wheels change from one position to the next
can be adjusted from 0 to approximately 1 RPS on channel 8. As with pan
and tilt speed, color and gobo wheel movement can also be set to
‘tracking’.
Unsure about speed and tracking?
If you are operating your Mania SCX500 in 8-channel DMX mode and you
are not sure whether to select a movement speed or set your Mania
SCX500 to tracking on channels 7 and 8, follow these guidelines to obtain
optimum movement:

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• Set channels 7 and 8 to ‘tracking’ if you are using programmed fade
times or macros on your DMX controller.
• Select a speed on channels 7 and 8 if you are not using programmed
fade times or macros on your DMX controller.
The Mania SCX500 is set to ‘tracking’ by default.
See “DMX protocol” on page 27 for full details of the DMX values you
need to set on each channel to obtain the lighting effects outlined above.
DMX signal indicator
When the Mania SCX500
receives a valid DMX
signal, the green Data LED
will light to show that the
fixture is receiving control
data.
Inverting pan and tilt
The Mania SCX500’s pan and/or tilt can be inverted. This feature lets you
set up symmetrical or mirrored movement of pairs of fixtures.
Inverting pan
To set a Mania SCX500 to inverted pan:
1. Apply power to the fixture and wait for the fixture to reset.
2. Hold the Mode button pressed in. After 5 seconds the display will blink.
You are now in the control menu. Keeping the Mode button pressed in,
press the X100 button repeatedly, until 2appears in the left of the
display.
• If the display blinks 2 0, the fixture is in normal pan mode.
• If the display blinks 2 1, the fixture is in inverted pan mode.
3. Keeping the Mode button pressed in, press the X1 button to toggle
between normal and inverted pan.
4. Release the Mode button to save the setting and return the fixture to
normal operation.
X100 X10 X1 Mode
DMX Address Data LED
lit
DMX signal received