MC-X user manual
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1. data link Press Times To Display Menu as go to top of menu display stops varies needed changing up as select fixture menu FIXT down needed Enter 1 enter menu dMX Enter 1 enter menu ALL Enter 1 enter menu PSET To program a single fixture with a known DMX address use the following procedure The uploader user manual describes how to find an address Press Times To Display Menu as go to top of menu display stops varies needed changing up as select fixture menu FIXT down needed Enter 1 enter menu dMX Enter 1 enter menu ALL down 1 select single fixture mode SING Enter 1 enter address selection menu 001 up as scroll to the fixture s DMX varies down needed address Enter 1 set uploader to fixture s DMX PSET address Select a scene to program Press Times To Display up as select MC X menu MC X down needed Enter 1 enter menu PREI up as select scene from 1 to 7 varies down needed Enter 1 enter effect menu dIM Il 12 Program the dimmer level Exterior 600 only Press Times To Display up as select dimmer level menu dIM down needed Enter 1 enter menu 0 up as adjust dimmer level 0 255 down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue dIM Program the color wheel color Exterior 600 only Press Times To Display up as select color wheel menu COL down needed2. 1 save setting and continue LAMP Repeat steps as necessary to program scenes 1 to 7 When finished turn off and disconnect the uploader EXECUTING SCENES Once programmed scenes may be executed using the MC X Scenes have a 1 second fade in time Set up the fixtures as described earlier Apply power to the MC X and then to the Exteriors Allow the fixtures to reset To execute scenes simply press and release the buttons labelled Preset 1 to Preset 7 Executing any scene with a lamp on command will cause the lamp to strike if the automatic lamp on ALON feature is not enabled After the lamp is on the lamp on command has no effect To black out the fixture s press and release the button for the currently selected scene To engage stand alone mode press and release the button labelled Auto Stand alone mode is engaged with the programmed clock and light settings If the fixture is programmed to operate from 8 to 11 pm and you press Auto at 7 30 pm the fixture waits for 30 minutes before starting stand alone operation Execute a scene to cancel stand alone mode operation To turn off the lamp with the MC X execute the scene if any programmed with the lamp off command Note The lamp must cool for at least 8 minutes before it can restrike 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem MC X LEDs fail to light Probable cause s No power Remedy Check that power is switched on and cables
3. Enter 1 enter menu WHIT up as select color varies down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue COL Set CMY color Press Times To Display up as select cyan menu CYAN down needed Enter 1 enter menu 0 up as set cyan level 0 255 down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue CYAN down 1 select magenta menu MAG Enter 1 enter menu 0 up as set magenta level 0 255 down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue MAG down 1 select yellow menu YEL Enter 1 enter menu 0 up as select yellow level 0 255 down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue YEL o Turn frost on off Exterior 600 only Press Times To Display up as select frost menu FROS down needed Enter 1 enter menu OFF up as turn frost on or off ON OFF down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue FROS 13 Set zoom Exterior 600 only Press Times To Display up as select zoom menu ZOOM down needed Enter 1 enter menu 0 up as select zoom level 0 255 down needed Enter 1 save setting and continue ZOOM Program a lamp off command in one scene if you want to control lamp power with the MC X Otherwise set the lamp command to ON in each scene Press Times to Display down 1 select lamp menu LAMP Enter 1 enter menu ON up as program lamp on or lamp off ON OFF down needed command Enter
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5. MC X user manual wv Martin 1999 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 35000081 Rev A INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Martin MC X Controller The MC X is a remote control for the Martin Exterior 600 and Exterior 600 Compact that allows the operator to execute 7 programmable scenes black out the light and engage stand alone mode on all connected fixtures The seven scenes are programmed using a Martin uploader such as the MPBBI SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The MC X is not for household use For safe operation read this manual before use and follow the safety precautions listed below If you have questions about how to operate the controller safely please contact your Martin distributor or dealer Disconnect the fixture from AC power when not in use Ground earth the device electrically Refer all service to a qualified technician Do not expose the device to rain or moisture Donotopen the device or remove any part there are no user serviceable parts inside SETUP UNPACKING The MC X comes with e 1 5 meter IEC power cable e 5 meter 3 pin XLR data cable e 3 pin male XLR termination plug user manual AC POWER CONNECTION Warning For protection from electric shock the fixture must be grounded ear
6. are plugged in Internal circuit breaker open Disconnect the controller for several minutes to reset the circuit breaker Consult service technician if problem reoccurs Fixtures fail to respond to MC X Bad data connection Inspect data cables and connections repair or replace damaged cables The data link is not connected Connect data link Missing termination Insert termination plug in output of last fixture Fixtures set to Martin mode Enable automatic protocol detection No light 16 No lamp on command Program lamp on commands in 6 or 7 scenes Defective lamp See fixture user manual SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL e Guinea 140 x 110 x 62 mm 5 5 x 4 3 x 24 in 5 o Wehi see ee easy Buyurun to 0 5 kg 11b CONTROL e Dataoutputconnection 3 pin XLR female Pinrout see pin 1 shield pin 2 cold pin 3 hot e Control protocol ioc ER WE Hee Sa DMX 512 Statt COG c ocn oreet eh p ev HH HERREN Rad 223 Output channel e qe e epe py tees en 1 AC POWER Inputs repente 3 prong IEC male socket e Maximum power and current see serial number label e Overloadprotection internal circuit breaker CONSTRUCTION HOUSING sette a alli n aluminum Faceplate si dene anodized aluminum S Protection facloEuco dioe meuiistunsio mie debe idi IP 20 17 1
7. lug is an XLR connector with a 120 ohm resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3 Enable FIXTURE SETTINGS To receive commands from the MC X which sends DMX control signals with a special start code the Exterior 600 must be in DMX mode 1 or 2 or have automatic protocol detection enabled The fixture may be set to any DMX address automatic protocol detection Automatic protocol detection must be enabled if the fixtures have previously been set up in Martin mode for operation with the Martin 3032 controller If you do not know the setup go ahead and perform this procedure Connect the serial link or the DMX input of the fixture to be programmed to the uploader s DMX RS 485 output Apply power to the fixture and the uploader Turn on automatic protocol detection using the uploader and following the steps below Press Times To Display up as select fixture menu FIXT down needed Enter 1 enter fixture menu dMX down 1 select Martin mode MART Enter 1 enter submenu ALL Enter 1 enter submenu PSET down as select special menu SPEC needed Press Times To Display Enter 1 enter special menu dLoF down 3 select automatic protocol AUTO detection menu Enter 1 enter menu OFF up 1 select ON ON Enter 1 save selection AUTO 3 Turn the fixtures off and on again to reset them OPERATION PROGRAMMING SCENES Starting with Exterior 600 software version 1 4 and Exterio
8. r 600 Compact software version 1 0 seven scenes combinations of colors and effects can be programmed and stored in the Exterior s electronic memory These scenes are programmed using a Martin uploader such as the MPBB1 Note that the uploader must be loaded with the same software as the fixture refer to the fixture user manual for the upload procedure User manuals are available online from the service and support area of the Martin web site at http www martin dk The following effects may be programmed Parameter Menu Options Effect Dimmer dIM 0 255 Full open gt full closed Color filter COL WHIT Open CIC CTC filter REd Red GREE Green BLUE Blue Cyan CYAN 0 255 White gt Cyan Magenta MAG 0 255 White gt Magenta Yellow YEL 0 255 White gt Yellow Frost FROS ON Frost on OFF Frost off Zoom ZOOM 0 255 Wide narrow Lamp LAMP ON Lamp power on OFF Lamp power off Available on the Exterior 600 only Program scenes 10 Connect the serial link or the DMX input of the fixture to be programmed to the uploader s DMX RS 485 output Apply power to the uploader first and then the fixtures To program all connected fixtures or to program a single connected fixture at an unknown address follow the steps in the table below f programming a single fixture with this method disconnect any other identical fixtures from AC power and or the
9. thed The AC mains supply shall have overload and ground fault protection The fixture s mains lead must be fitted with a grounding type cord cap that fits your power distribution cable or outlet 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 shows some pin identification schemes Wire Pin Marking Screw color brown live ep yellow or brass blue neutral N silver yellow green ground dL green DATA CONNECTION A reliable data connection begins with the right cable Microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs For best results use only cable designed for RS 485 applications One cable for connecting the first fixture is included if need additional cables your Martin dealer can supply them in various lengths Connect a data cable to the controller s DMX output Lead the cable from the MC X to the first Exterior 600 and plug it into the fixture s DMX input which has a male XLR plug Connect the DMX output of the first Exterior 600 to the DMX input of the next Exterior 600 Continue connecting fixtures output to input up to 32 fixtures may be connected on one data link Terminate the link by inserting the male termination plug included into the DMX output of the last fixture A termination p
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