Martin MX-4 User manual

MX-4
user manual

2
1 focus lens
2coverbolts
3airvent
4mirrorassembly
5pan/tiltarm
6 safety cable holes
7 mounting bracket
8airvents
9 AC input & main
fuse
10 DIP-switch
11 lamp access plate
12 data sockets
13 swivel locks
14 cooling fan
©1999 - 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S,
Denmark.
Printed in Denmark.
P/N 35000086, Rev. E

3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STAND-ALONE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MC-1 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DMX OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
BASIC SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DMX PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4 Introduction
I NTRODUCTION 1
Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-4. This automated moving-mirror spotlight
provides 15 full and 2 split colors, 19 gobos, high-speed shutter, 230° of pan and
76° of tilt, adjustable focus, and a 16° beam angle. It uses a 150 watt discharge lamp
and may be operated with DMX controllers, the Martin MC-1 remote control, or as
a stand-alone unit with master/slave capability.
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
powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and 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.
To protect yourself and others from electric shock
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp,
fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
•Alwaysground(earth)thefixtureelectrically.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
•Donotexposethefixturetorainormoisture.
• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.
To protect yourself and others from UV radiation and lamp
explosion
•Neveroperatethefixturewithmissingordamagedlensesand/orcovers.
•Whenreplacingthelamp,allowthefixturetocoolforatleast5minutesbefore
opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves
and safety glasses.

Introduction 5
• Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
•Replacethelampifitbecomesdefectiveorwornout.
To protect 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.
•Keepallcombustiblematerials(forexamplefabric,wood,paper)atleast0.1meters
(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.
•Provideaminimumclearanceof0.1meters(4inches)aroundfansandairvents.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror.
• Allow the fixture to cool before handling.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
To protect yourself and others from injury due to falls
• When suspending the fixture 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 MX-4 comes with:
• Philips CDM-SA/T 150W discharge lamp
• 3 m, 3-pin IEC mains cable
•usermanual

6 AC power
AC POWER 2
The MX-4 power supply has 5 voltage and 2 frequency settings. The factory default
setting is shown on the serial number label.
Warning! For protection from fire and electric shock, the fixture must be
grounded (earthed). The power supply shall have overload and
ground-fault protection.
Warning! Verify that the feed cables are undamaged and rated for the
current requirements of all connected devices before use.
Important! Check the power supply setting before applying power.
Important! The mirror assembly is secured for transport with a plastic tie.
Cut and remove the tie before applying power.
Important! Do not connect the fixture to a dimmer system.
To install a plug on the mains lead
The mains lead must be fitted with a grounding-type cord cap that fits your
power distribution system. Consult a qualified 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.
Wire Pin Marking Screw color
brown live “L” yellow or brass
blue neutral “N” silver
yellow/green ground green
Table 1: Cord cap wiring

AC power 7
To rewire the power supply
Always use the setting that most closely matches the local AC mains voltage and
frequency.
1DisconnectthefixturefromACpower.Removethetopcoverboltswitha4mm
Allen wrench and lift off the cover.
2Onthetransformer,whichislocatedbehindthecolorwheel,movethebrown
and white wires to the transformer taps shown for your mains voltage. (If your
MX-4 has 2 blue wires, the blue wire
with the insulated spade plug corresponds
to the white wire.)
Important! Do not move the blue wire from terminal 9 or the black wire from
terminal 15.
Mains voltage Setting Brown White
95 - 109 V 100 V 12 10
110 - 130 V 120 V 12 9
200 - 219 V 210 V 15 10
219 - 239 V 230 V 15 9
240 - 260 V 250 V 16 9
Table 2: Transformer settings
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
23456781
orange
orange
blue
white
black
brown
100 V
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
23456781
orange
orange
blue
white
black
brown
120 V
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
23456781
orange
orange
blue
white
black
brown
210 V
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
23456781
orange
orange
blue
white
black
brown
230 V

8 AC power
3Tosetthefrequency,movethe black wire on the ballast to the “230-50” (50 Hz)
or “230-60” (60 Hz) terminal as shown. The wire is released and locked by
inserting a small screwdriver in the square hole next to the terminal and prying
back the spring.
4 Tug lightly on the black wire to make sure that it is connected securely.
5Replacethetopcover.
10 11 12 13 14 15 169
23456781
orange
orange
blue
white
black
brown
250 V
black
brown
50 Hz
black
brown
60 Hz

Installation 9
I NSTALLATION 3
The MX-4 can be fastened directly to a suitable surface or to a rigging clamp by
means of its adjustable mounting bracket. It can also be placed at an angle directly
on the stage or floor using the mounting bracket as a floor stand. Do not lay the
fixture flat on its pan/tilt arms: this can cause the fixture to overheat.
If using the GE Arcstream lamp, see “To orient the Arcstream lamp for maximum
life” on page 19.
Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding.
Warning! Always use a secure means of secondary attachment.
To rig the MX-4
1Ifusingariggingclamp(notincluded),verifythatitisundamagedandcanbear
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.
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.
5Installasafetycablethatcanholdatleast10timestheweightofthefixture
through/over the support and through a hole in the pan/tilt arm.
6Loosentheswivellocksandtiltthefixturetothedesiredangle.Turntheswivel
locks clockwise to tighten. If a swivel lock does not tighten fully, pull the handle
out, turn it counterclockwise, and retighten. Repeat as necessary.
7Verifythatthefixtureislocatedatleast0.3meters(12in.)awayfromthe
surface to be illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible
materials. Verify that the clearance around the fan and air vents is at least 0.1
meters (4 in.). Verify that there are no flammable materials nearby.

10 Stand-alone operation
S TAND - ALONE OPERATION 4
CUSTOM SETTINGS
Stand-alone operation may be customized with the settings in Table 3. The options
may be combined and are set using DIP-switch pins 1 - 10. Changes may not take
effect until after the fixture has been turned off and on.
SINGLE FIXTURE OPERATION
When there is no control signal at the data input for 5 seconds, the MX-4
automatically goes into stand-alone mode regardless of the DIP-switch setting. It
uses music trigger unless stand-alone mode is enabled and auto trigger is selected.
To operate 1 fixture in stand-alone mode
1 Disconnect the fixture from power and data.
2 (Optional) Set DIP-switch pins 2 and 10 to ON. Set pin 3 to OFF. Select stand-
alone options as listed in Table 3.
3Applypower.
When you apply power, the option settings take effect and the lamp strikes. Note: A
hot lamp must cool for several minutes before it can be restruck. If the lamp does
Mode Effect Pin setting (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
12345678910
single / master
auto trigger 0
10 00001
music trigger 1
slow pan/tilt 1
wide pan/tilt 1
slave
inverted color
00000
1
1
inverted gobo 1
inverted tilt 1
inverted pan 1
Table 3: Custom stand-alone settings