MAC One
User Manual
with Safety and Installation Manual
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MAC One User Manual with Safety and Installation Manual, English, P/N 5147036-00 Revision D
This manual Revision D covers firmware (fixture software) version 1.3.0
Table of contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 5
Before using the product for the first time ........................................ 5
Installation of the included soft lens ................................................. 5
Connecting to data ....................................................................................... 7
Data via DMX cable ......................................................................... 7
Data via Ethernet cable ................................................................... 8
Effects ........................................................................................................... 9
Shutter ............................................................................................. 9
Dimmer ............................................................................................ 9
RGB color mixing ............................................................................. 9
Color temperature ............................................................................ 9
Green-magenta shift (tint) control .................................................... 9
Virtual color wheel ........................................................................... 9
Zoom ................................................................................................ 9
Pan and Tilt ...................................................................................... 9
LED PWM frequency fine-tuning ................................................... 10
Pre-programmed FX ...................................................................... 10
Virtual dimmer enhancer................................................................ 10
Control panel .............................................................................................. 11
Using the control panel .................................................................. 11
Display sleep ................................................................................. 13
Activating service mode ................................................................. 13
Control options ........................................................................................... 14
Fail-safe connection ....................................................................... 14
Data rate ........................................................................................ 14
P3 video ......................................................................................... 14
RDM ............................................................................................... 14
Martin Companion and RDM ......................................................... 14
Fixture setup ............................................................................................... 15
DMX address ................................................................................. 15
DMX mode ..................................................................................... 15
DMX universe ................................................................................ 15
Network settings ............................................................................ 15
Fixture ID ....................................................................................... 15
Pan/tilt inversion ............................................................................ 16
Pan and tilt limits ............................................................................ 16
Pan/tilt speed ................................................................................. 16
Effects speed ................................................................................. 16
Dimming curves ............................................................................. 16
Tungsten emulation ....................................................................... 17
Color mode .................................................................................... 17
Video tracking ................................................................................ 17
DMX reset ...................................................................................... 18
Cooling mode ................................................................................. 18
Display options .............................................................................. 18
Error mode ..................................................................................... 19
Hibernation mode ........................................................................... 19
Standalone operation (scene capture) ........................................... 19
Backlight in Compact Mode ........................................................... 20
Restoring factory defaults .............................................................. 21
DMX Live ....................................................................................... 21
Fixture self-testing .......................................................................... 21
Manual control ............................................................................... 21
Service utilities ............................................................................................ 22
Status messages ........................................................................... 22
Fan clean function .......................................................................... 22
Disabling pan and tilt feedback ...................................................... 22
Calibration ...................................................................................... 22
Calibrating effects via DMX ........................................................... 23
Fixture information ...................................................................................... 24
Adjusting settings via DMX ......................................................................... 24
Using RDM ................................................................................................. 25
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Fixture discovery ............................................................................ 25
Supported parameters ................................................................... 25
Example: setting a DMX address .................................................. 26
RDM utilities ................................................................................... 26
RDM Parameter IDs ....................................................................... 26
Operating the fixture ................................................................................... 30
Controlling via DMX ....................................................................... 30
Control menus ............................................................................................ 31
Service and diagnostic messages .............................................................. 37
Warning messages ........................................................................ 37
Error messages .............................................................................. 38
DMX protocols ............................................................................................ 40
Compact DMX Mode ...................................................................... 40
Basic DMX Mode ........................................................................... 44
Ludicrous DMX Mode .................................................................... 47
Compact Direct DMX Mode ........................................................... 48
Control orientation reference ...................................................................... 50
FX Macros .................................................................................................. 51
Compliance and specifications ................................................................... 60
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Introduction
Warning! Before installing, operating or servicing the MAC One lighting fixture,
read the latest version of the fixture’s Safety and Installation Manual, paying
particular attention to the Safety Precautions section. The Safety and
Installation Manual is supplied with the fixture and included at the back of this
user manual.
Important! Full specifications for MAC One fixtures and accessories are
available in the MAC One area of the Martin® website at www.martin.com.
Thank you for selecting the MAC One lighting fixture from Martin.
This User Guide is a supplement to the Safety and Installation Manual that is supplied with the fixture and
attached to the back of this User Manual. This combined User Manual plus Safety and Installation Manual
is available for download from the MAC One area of the Martin website at www.martin.com. The User
Manual contains information that is mainly of interest for lighting designers and operators, whereas the
Safety and Installation Manual contains important information for all users, especially installers and
technicians.
We recommend that you check the Martin website regularly for updated documentation. We publish
revised versions each time we can improve the quality of the information we provide and each time we
release new firmware with changes or new features. Each time we revise this guide we list any important
changes on page 2 so that you can keep track of updates.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Check the MAC One area of the Martin website at www.martin.com for the most recent user
documentation and technical information about the fixture. Martin user manual revisions are identified
by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover. Read the latest revision of the MAC One Safety
and Installation Manual that is included at the end of the User Manual, paying particular attention to
the ‘Safety Precautions’ section.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Do not attempt to
operate a damaged fixture.
3. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power
requirements of the fixture.
4. If fixtures are exposed to a sudden temperature change, give them time to warm or cool to the
ambient temperature before applying power. This will help avoid damage due to condensation.
Installation of the included soft lens
The fixture is supplied with a soft lens that clips into the front of the head. To install the soft lens:
1. Remove the protective foil from the soft lens
2. Turn the soft lens so that the glossy side is facing away from the front lens of the fixture.
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3. See illustration on right. Line up the soft lens so that the tabs
with the cutouts A align with the markings B on the front of the
head.
4. Bend the soft lens slightly by squeezing the edges together
slightly. Slide the tabs C into the corresponding slots D in the
front of the head while releasing the pressure on the lens.
Check that the soft lens is now held securely.
A
A
C
C
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Connecting to data
Warning! Before installing the MAC One, read the latest version of the fixture’s Safety and Installation
Manual that is attached to the User Manual, paying particular attention to the ‘Safety Precautions’ section.
Besides important safety information, the Safety and Installation Manual contains instructions for
connecting to AC mains power.
If independent control of a fixture is required, it must have its own DMX channels. Fixtures that are
required to behave identically can share the same DMX address and channels.
The number of fixtures that you can connect to DMX data in a daisy chain is limited by the number of DMX
channels required by the fixtures. A maximum of 512 channels is available in one DMX universe. To add
more fixtures or groups of fixtures when you no longer have enough DMX channels, add a DMX universe
and another daisy-chained link.
The MAC One has two pairs of connectors for control data In/Out:
• one pair of locking 5-pin XLR sockets, and
• one pair of etherCON sockets.
Data via DMX cable
The MAC One has 5-pin locking XLR sockets for DMX and RDM input and output via DMX cable. The pin-
out on both sockets is:
• Pin 1 to shield
• Pin 2 to data 1 cold (-)
• Pin 3 to data 1 hot (+).
Pins 4 and 5 are not used by the fixture but are bridged between input and output sockets. These pins can
therefore be used as a pass-through connection for an additional data signal if required.
Tips for reliable data transmission via DMX cable
• Use shielded twisted-pair high-quality DMX cable.
• 24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters (1000 ft). Heavier gauge cable and/or an amplifier
is recommended for longer runs.
• Do not use microphone cable, as standard microphone cable does not have the correct impedance and
cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs.
• To split the data link into branches, use an optically isolated splitter-amplifier. Use an RDM-compatible
splitter-amplifier if using RDM.
• Do not overload the DMX data link. You can connect up to a maximum of 32 devices on a serial DMX
link.
• Install a DMX termination plug at the end of the DMX link.
Connecting to data via DMX cable
To connect the fixture to DMX and/or RDM data carried over DMX cable:
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the fixture’s data input (male XLR) socket using
good-quality DMX cable.
2. Run DMX cable from the fixture’s data output (female XLR) socket to the data input of the next fixture
and continue until the link is complete.
3. Terminate the data link by connecting a 120 Ohm, 0.25 Watt resistor between the data 1 hot (+) and
cold (-) conductors at the end of the link. If the link is divided into branches using a DMX splitter,
terminate each branch of the link.
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Data via Ethernet cable
The MAC One has etherCON data sockets that support Art-Net (including RDM), sACN and Martin P3.
Either socket can be used for input and the other socket used for throughput. The etherCON data sockets
have a fail-safe bypass feature. This means that the fixture will relay a data signal from the socket used for
input to the socket used for throughput even if power to the fixture is shut down or lost.
Tips for reliable data transmission via Ethernet cable
• Use shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable of type S/UTP, SF/UTP, S/STP or SF/STP only. The cable
must be rated Cat 5e or better.
• The cable shield must be electrically connected to connector housings, and the other devices on the
data link must also support shielded connections.
• The MAC One is compatible with 10/100 Mbit Ethernet only. Do not connect the fixture to a network
port or device that is fixed to Gigabit Ethernet speed. If you need to integrate an MAC One in a Gigabit
Ethernet network, use a network switch to allow the link towards the fixture to operate at 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet speed.
• To split the data link into branches, use a standard network switch that is able to operate at 100 Mbit/s
towards the fixtures.
• Even though every fixture has a fail-safe bypass mechanism and minimal latency insertion, we
recommend that you avoid connecting more than 50 devices in a single daisy-chain or branch.
• Unlike DMX cable, Ethernet cable does not require termination at the end of a daisy-chain of fixtures.
Connecting to data via Ethernet cable
To connect the fixture to Art-Net, sACN or P3 via Ethernet cable:
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to either of the fixture’s etherCON data sockets.
2. Run Ethernet cable from the fixture’s other etherCON data socket to a data socket on the next fixture.
3. Continue connecting data sockets as described above until the link is complete.
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Effects
See the ‘DMX protocols’ section starting on page 40 for a full list of the DMX channels and values required
to control the different effects.
Shutter
The electronic ‘shutter’ effect provides instant blackout and snap open as well as regular 1–20 Hz or
random 0.25–5 Hz variable speed strobe.
Dimmer
Overall intensity can be adjusted 0-100% using smooth continuous electronic dimming with 16-bit control
resolution.
RGB color mixing
The fixture features 16-bit continuous RGB color mixing. Depending on DMX mode, you can control Beam
and Backlight color together or separately.
Color temperature
The CTC channel lets you set the color temperature of the white-point of the fixture. Color mixing using
RGB is then applied ‘on top of’ this white-point.
Green-magenta shift (tint) control
The Green-Magenta shift channel adjusts the tint of the white point.
• At values 127-128, the fixture outputs white on the black body curve.
• Values from 126 to 0 shift the white point towards magenta.
• Values from 129 to 255 shift the white point towards green.
Color mixing using RGB is then applied ‘on top of’ this white point.
Virtual color wheel
The virtual color wheel provides 48 color presets consisting of popular LEE-referenced colors.
In normal operation, the virtual color wheel overrides the color mixed by the RGB color mixing channels.
When using the fixture’s FX, the virtual color wheel lets you select a background color while you use RGB
color mixing channels to set the foreground color.
Zoom
Zoom control via DMX lets you vary the beam angle within this range:
• Wide
- Half-peak angle (50%): 19°
- Field angle (10%): 27°
• Narrow
- Half-peak angle (50%): 4°
- Field angle (10%): 6°
The Zoom channel also features a continuous dynamic zoom pulse effect.
Pan and Tilt
The MAC One ’s head can pan through a range of 540° and tilt through 240° with 16-bit control resolution.
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LED PWM frequency fine-tuning
The PWM frequency of the MAC One’s LEDs is set at 2400 Hz by default. This frequency has been
chosen to avoid flickering on camera. In some situations, it may be necessary to fine-tune the LED PWM
frequency manually. The fixture offers from -2% to +2% PWM frequency adjustment using channel 20 in
all DMX control modes.
The fixture also offers a Hybrid LED control mode, in which a combination of analog and PWM dimming is
used, to minimize audible noise from the LED drivers. This mode is also available on the LED frequency
control DMX channel.
Note that any new PWM adjustment value is not stored permanently in the fixture, so you have to keep the
channel 20 at the chosen value in order to keep the LED PWM frequency at the corresponding custom
value.
Pre-programmed FX
The MAC One offers a range of pre-programmed effect macros that we simply call FX. See a full
description under ‘FX Macros’ on page 51. FX give instant access to complex dynamic effects with no
need for time-consuming programming at the controller.
Virtual dimmer enhancer
When using virtual dimming on the backlight pixel RGB channels (channels 37 – 108) in Ludicrous DMX
Mode on a lighting console, you may notice color shifts at the bottom end of the dimming range. This is
due to the fact that backlight pixel RGB channels are only 8-bit and therefore do not offer enough
resolution to maintain full color balance at that end of the dimming range.
This issue does not exist when you use the (real) 16-bit backlight dimmer DMX channels 28 and 29.
If you want to use virtual dimmers on your lighting console, you can improve the bottom end of the
dimming range by activating the Virtual Dimmer Square Law FX Macro using DMX channel 22 or 24.
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Control panel
You can configure individual fixture settings (such as the fixture’s DMX address), read out data, execute
service operations and view error messages using the fixture’s backlit graphic display and control panel.
A – Mains power IN
B – Mains power THRU
C – DMX data IN (5-pin XLR)
D – DMX data THRU (5-pin XLR)
E – Ethernet port A
F – Ethernet port B
G – Control panel display
H – Menu button
I – Up button
J – Enter button
K – Down button
L – Status LED
Connections and control panel
When the MAC One is powered on, it first boots and resets, then it displays its DMX address, DMX
universe, fixture ID number and any status messages (see ‘Service and diagnostic messages’ on page
37) in the display G. The display can be set to automatically rotate to match standing or hanging fixture
orientation in the PERSONALITY → DISPLAY menu or the Shortcuts menu (see ‘Shortcuts menu’ on
page 12).
Using the control panel
• Press the MENU button H or ENTER button J to access the menus.
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll up and down menus.
• Press the ENTER button J to enter a menu, make a selection or confirm a choice.
• The currently selected item in a menu is indicated by a star .
• Press the MENU button H to step backwards through the menus.
Special keypress functions
• Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons together rotates the control panel display through 180°.
• Pressing the MENU and UP buttons together resets the entire fixture.
• Pressing and holding the MENU button for two seconds opens a Shortcuts menu (see next page).
• Holding the MENU button pressed while applying power puts the fixture into Service Mode. Pan and
tilt are disabled in order to avoid head movement causing problems during service operations with the
fixture powered on.
Cycling power and allowing the fixture to start up normally takes it out of Service Mode.
L
J
A
B
C
E
D
F
I
K
H
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Status LED
The Status LED L next to the control buttons indicates fixture status by showing a color:
• GREEN: All parameters normal.
• AMBER: Warning (service interval exceeded, for example).
- If ERROR MODE is set to NORMAL, the warning message will be shown in the display.
- If ERROR MODE is set to SILENT, the display must be activated by pressing the ENTER button to
display the warning message.
• RED: Error detected.
- If ERROR MODE is set to NORMAL, the error message will be shown in the display.
- If ERROR MODE is set to SILENT, display the error message by entering the menus and going to
SERVICE → ERROR LIST.
At the same time, the Status LED indicates DMX status by flashing or lighting constantly:
• FLASHING: No DMX signal detected.
• CONSTANT: Valid DMX signal detected.
The status LED remains active even if the display enters sleep mode.
Battery power
Warning! The fixture’s lithium battery is not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge it. Battery replacement
must be carried out by an authorized Martin service agent with service instructions from Martin. If the
battery is discharged, contact an authorized Martin service agent for replacement.
The MAC One contains a lithium battery that gives access to the most important functions in the control
panel when the fixture is not connected to AC power. The following functions are available on battery
power:
• DMX address
• DMX universe
• DMX Mode
• Fixture ID
• Personality settings (pan/tilt, cooling, fan clean mode, dimming curve, DMX reset, all display settings,
error mode)
• Default settings
• Information (Power On Hours and Power Cycles counters, Software version)
• Error list
To activate the display when the fixture is not connected to power, press the MENU button I. Press again
to enter the menus. The display extinguishes after 10 seconds with no user input and the control panel is
de-activated after 1 minute with no user input. Press the MENU button again to re-activate.
Shortcuts menu
Pressing and holding the MENU button for two seconds opens a small Shortcuts menu with the most
important menu items:
• RESET ALL carries out a complete reset of the fixture with all its effects.
• ROTATE DISPLAY rotates the control panel display through 180°. This function makes it easier to
read the control panel menus when changing from standing to hanging installation.
Settings stored permanently
The following settings are stored permanently in the fixture memory and are not affected by powering the
MAC One off and on or by updating the fixture software:
• DMX address and DMX universe
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• IP address, subnet mask and MAC address
• User-settable fixture ID number
• DMX mode
• Personality settings (pan/tilt, cooling, dimming curve, DMX reset, display settings, error mode, etc.)
• Resettable and non-resettable counters
• Service settings (adjustment, calibration)
These settings can be returned to factory defaults using the control menus, via RDM or from a P3
controller.
Display sleep
The control panel display remains permanently on by default, but you can set it to enter sleep mode and
black out automatically after two, five or ten minutes with no key press.
When the display is in sleep mode, as soon as a button on the control panel is pressed, or if the fixture’s
self-diagnosis system detects an error, the display lights up again.
Activating service mode
Holding the MENU and ENTER buttons both pressed in while powering the fixture on puts the fixture into
service mode, in which pan and tilt are disabled and a SERV warning appears in the display. Service
mode removes the risk of unexpected head movement during service adjustments.
To take the fixture out of SERVICE mode, power the fixture off, then reapply power and allow the fixture to
start normally.
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Control options
You can control the MAC One using DMX and/or Martin P3 protocol. The fixture auto-senses the type of
data that it is receiving and will respond correctly with no need for manual protocol selection.
The following options are available:
• DMX control over standard DMX cable connected to the fixture’s 5-pin XLR connectors.
• DMX control using Art-Net over Ethernet cable connected to the fixture’s etherCON connectors.
• DMX control using streaming ACN over Ethernet cable connected to the fixture’s etherCON
connectors.
• DMX control over DMX cable and P3 video data over Ethernet cable.
• P3 video data with embedded DMX commands over Ethernet cable. If you connect DMX / Art-Net /
sACN to the P3 system controller, the controller can merge the DMX commands into the P3 signal and
send them to the fixture over Ethernet.
The P3 Mix DMX channels let you choose how the fixture should behave if it receives both DMX data and
P3 video data. You can use the P3 video pixel data to control the intensity and/or the color of the fixture’s
output with real-time control.
Fail-safe connection
The MAC One has a fail-safe network connection. If the fixture loses power or if you shut it down, it will
continue to relay an Ethernet signal, and the Art-Net / sACN / P3 signal to the other networked fixtures in
the daisy chain will not be interrupted.
Data rate
Any Ethernet switch used to relay Art-Net, streaming ACN or P3 data to the MAC One must be capable of
running at 10/100 Mbps speed, as the fixture does not support Gigabit Ethernet data rates.
P3 video
The MAC One accepts video data using Martin’s proprietary P3 video protocol that has been a well-
established standard in the industry for over 15 years. It lets you send a video signal from a media server
or other video source to P3-compliant creative LED fixtures and moving heads over Ethernet cable using
Martin’s reliable P3 data protocol.
The intuitive graphic user interface in Martin P3 controllers lets you visualize and set up a custom
installation that can contain a huge number of fixtures in any kind of physical arrangement within a few
minutes. Device identification is automatic. You can arrange devices on the monitor using drag-and-drop.
Latency from video input to output on fixtures is extremely low, while there is no latency between fixtures
as they are fully synchronized via the P3 protocol. If you use P3 you do not need to worry about IP
addresses, as P3 does not use IP addresses or IP communication.
The P3 protocol will supply both DMX data and video pixel data to fixtures over a network cable. On the
MAC One you can use the video pixel data to control the intensity and/or the color of the fixture’s Beam,
Backlight pixels or both with real-time control using the P3 Mix DMX channels.
RDM
The MAC One can use RDM communication over the DMX link. See ‘Using RDM’ on page 25 for details
of the options and commands available.
Martin Companion and RDM
The Martin Companion Windows application (downloadable free of charge from the Martin website at
www.martin.com) gives access to all the fixture’s RDM parameters. It supports the fixture’s standard and
manufacturer-specific PIDs. It gives full control of all fixture settings remotely, eliminating the need to
physically climb to the fixture in a rig, for example.
Martin Companion can also update multiple RDM parameters at once using the built-in Settings Template
system.
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Fixture setup
You can adjust the fixture’s settings using the following methods:
• Fixture’s onboard control panel and control menus (see ‘Control menus’ on page 31)
• Control/settings DMX channel (see “Adjusting settings via DMX” on page 25)
• RDM using Martin Companion or an RDM-compatible DMX controller (see ‘Using RDM’ on page 25)
• P3 using a Martin P3 System Controller.
This chapter covers all the settings adjustments available. The method or methods that you can use to
adjust a setting are indicated in each case.
DMX address
You can set the fixture’s DMX address using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from a
DMX controller. If you have a group of fixtures and you set the first fixture’s DMX address to 1, the fixture
will use DMX channel 1 and the channels immediately above it (the number of channels used will depend
on the fixture’s DMX mode). The channels above these are available for the next fixture.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control channels. You can give the same
DMX address to two fixtures of the same type if you want them to behave identically. Giving the same
DMX address to multiple fixtures can be useful for grouped control and troubleshooting.
DMX mode
You can set the fixture’s DMX control mode using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
Four DMX modes are available: Compact, Basic, Ludicrous and Compact Direct. See the ‘DMX protocols’
section on page 40 for details of the DMX control options available and the number of DMX channels
used.
Because the fixture’s DMX mode affects the number of DMX channels used, it will also affect the
assignment of DMX addresses to fixtures. We therefore recommend that you set the DMX mode of all the
fixtures in the installation before you set their DMX addresses.
DMX universe
You can set the fixture’s DMX universe using the onboard control panel, an Art-Net command or P3.
The fixture is set to communicate via DMX universe 1 by default, but if you have created multiple DMX
universes in an installation, you can set the fixture to use any DMX universe from 1 to 63999.
Network settings
The following Ethernet management options are available using the control panel, RDM or P3. You can:
• View and set the fixture’s IP address.
• View and set the fixture’s subnet mask.
• View the fixture’s MAC address.
Fixture ID
The Fixture ID can be changed using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
The Fixture ID is a number in the range 1-65535 which can be set freely by the user. It can help you easily
identify a fixture in an installation if you set Fixture IDs in line with how fixtures are numbered on the
lighting console. The Fixture ID is also used by Martin P3 System Controllers to link fixtures on the P3
workspace with actual fixtures in the rig.
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Pan/tilt inversion
You can invert pan and tilt movement using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
Reversing the direction of pan and tilt can be useful if you want to create symmetrical effects with multiple
fixtures, or if you want to coordinate the movement of fixtures that are standing on the floor with fixtures
that are being flown upside down in a rig.
Pan and tilt limits
You can set limits for pan and tilt range using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX
channel, RDM or P3.
Defining minimum and maximum limits for pan and/or tilt ranges lets you install fixtures close to obstacles
(such as other fixtures or trusses) with no risk of collision, ensure that the beam will only hit a certain area
of a stage or set, or avoid the fixture shining into the eyes of the audience, for example. If you set limits,
the fixture’s pan and tilt movement will remain in a ‘safe zone’ within those limits.
To set a limit, you must first use the pan or tilt DMX channel to move the head to the position where you
want to set the limit, and then apply a MIN or MAX command.
Note that when you power the fixture off, the head may move under its own weight to a position that is
outside its pan and tilt limits.
Pan/tilt speed
You can set pan and tilt movement speed using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX
channel, RDM or P3.
Three settings are available:
• STANDARD is a compromise setting that gives reasonable smoothness, speed and responsiveness,
even if the DMX controller has unstable DMX output.
• FAST (the default setting) optimizes pan and tilt movement for speed and responsiveness. Slow pan
and tilt movement may be less smooth if the DMX controller has unstable DMX output.
• SMOOTH optimizes pan and tilt movement for smoothness. Slow pan and tilt movement will be
smoother than at the FAST setting, but maximum pan and tilt movement speed will be reduced.
Effects speed
You can set effect movement speed using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX channel,
RDM or P3.
Three settings are available:
• FOLLOW P/T (default setting) – effects speed follows the speed that has been set for pan/tilt.
• STANDARD – gives reasonable smoothness, speed and responsiveness, even if the DMX controller
has unstable DMX output.
• FAST – optimized for speed and responsiveness.
• SLOW – optimized for smooth movement – useful for slow, gradual effects changes.
Dimming curves
You can set a dimming curve for the fixture using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX
channel, RDM or P3.
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Four dimming curves are available:
• LINEAR – The increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value is increased.
• SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is finer at low levels and coarser at high levels.
• INVERSE SQUARE LAW – light intensity control is coarser at low levels and finer at high levels.
• S-CURVE – light intensity control is finer at low levels and high levels and coarser at medium levels.
Tungsten emulation
You can enable tungsten emulation using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX channel,
RDM or P3.
In tungsten emulation mode, the fixture’s white light output is made warmer, the warm shift is increased at
lower dimming levels, and an ‘afterglow‘ effect is added after dimming. This mode gives the ‘look and feel’
of a fixture that uses an incandescent light bulb as its source.
Color mode
You can select a color mode using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX channel, RDM or
P3.
Two color modes give options for RGB color mixing that affect color saturation and evenness between
fixtures:
• EXTENDED optimizes LED deployment for color saturation and gets the deepest color saturation
possible from the LEDs. The white color point is calibrated and even across different fixtures, but as
the fixture approaches full color saturation there can be very small differences in color rendition
between different fixtures.
• CALIBRATED optimizes LED deployment for even color rendition between fixtures. All fixtures display
identical color from white point to full color saturation, and maximum color saturation levels are limited
slightly to ensure this.
Calibrated Color Mode may be useful if you notice slight differences in color performance across
multiple fixtures. Note that the colors obtained through RGB color mixing in Calibrated Color Mode may
differ significantly from the colors obtained in Extended Color Mode. Multiple fixtures in the same
installation should normally all be set to either Extended or Calibrated Color Mode in order to ensure
the most consistent color behavior.
Video tracking
You can enable video tracking using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX channel, RDM
or P3.
VIDEO TRACKING optimizes performance if the fixture is used with a video source. In normal use, the
fixture processes the signal it receives, tracking (or smoothing out) changes in values in order to ensure
smooth fading between colors and/or intensities. This signal processing takes fractions of a second and is
normally invisible, but if the fixture is used to display video the processing can interfere with video
response times. If you enable video tracking, the fixture does not ‘smooth out’ input but instead snaps
instantly when a value changes.
If you enable video tracking, some lack of smoothness may be visible when dimming slowly via DMX at
low intensity levels.
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For best results, we recommend that you enable video tracking when using video as a source and disable
it (the default setting) during DMX control.
DMX reset
You can enable the DMX reset option using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
DMX RESET lets you decide whether it should be possible to send a reset command to the fixture via
DMX. Disabling DMX Reset makes it impossible to reset a fixture accidentally (an accidental reset could
be a major disruption during a show).
Cooling mode
You can select a cooling mode using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX channel, RDM
or P3.
There are five cooling fan options:
• CONSTANT FAN FULL optimizes cooling fan operation for the lowest possible temperature by setting
cooling fans to run constantly at full speed. Light output intensity is kept at its maximum, as the LEDs
operate at the coolest temperature possible.
• CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM sets cooling fans to run constantly at medium speed. Light output intensity
is reduced if necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature
during medium speed fan operation.
• CONSTANT FAN LOW sets cooling fans to run constantly at low speed. Light output intensity is
reduced if necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during
low speed fan operation.
• CONSTANT FAN ULOW (ULTRALOW) optimizes cooling fan operation for the lowest possible noise
by setting cooling fans to run constantly at ultra-low speed. Light output intensity is reduced if
necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during ultra-low
speed fan operation.
• REGULATED FANS (the default setting) adjusts cooling fan operation to balance the fixture’s noise
and light output characteristics. Cooling fans are set to the lowest speed possible and then increased
as fixture operating temperature rises. If the fixture reaches maximum operating temperature and full-
speed fan operation is not enough to control fixture temperature, light output intensity is limited to keep
the fixture within its operating temperature range.
Light output intensity in the different cooling modes will be as shown in the table below, where 100% is the
maximum possible output:
• CONSTANT FAN FULL: 100%
• CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM: 99%
• CONSTANT FAN LOW: 97%
• CONSTANT FAN ULOW: 76%
• REGULATED FANS: 86%
Display options
The following options for the fixture’s onboard control panel display are available using the onboard
control panel, RDM or P3:
• DISPLAY SLEEP sets the fixture display to black out a certain period after the last key press on the
fixture’s control panel. If ERROR MODE (see below) is set to NORMAL, the display will light up again if
the fixtures detects and error.
• DISPLAY INTENSITY lets you adjust the brightness of the display backlighting by setting the intensity
to a level from 0% to 100%.
• DISPLAY ROTATION rotates the display manually through 180° so that it can be read easily no matter
how the fixture is oriented.
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• DISPLAY CONTRAST lets you adjust the contrast of the LCD display on the fixture’s integrated control
panel.
Disabling the display
It is possible to black out the fixture’s control panel display by sending a DMX command on the
Control/Settings channel. Blacking out fixtures’ onboard displays reduces visual distractions in the lighting
rig for audiences.
Error mode
You can enable or disable the display of error warnings using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3:
• If set to NORMAL, the display is activated and lights up if the fixture needs to report an error.
• If set to SILENT, the fixture does not light the display with error warnings but error messages can still
be read when the display is activated manually.
In both NORMAL and SILENT modes, the status LED lights amber to indicate a warning and red to
indicate an error.
Hibernation mode
You can enable Hibernation Mode using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX channel,
RDM or P3.
HIBERNATION MODE sets light output intensity to zero and disables effect deployment and pan/tilt
movement. The main purpose of this mode is to protect the fixture from the intake of airborne material
such as dust and confetti and to provide an option for situations where noise is critical. The small
reduction in power consumption obtained in Hibernation Mode is not the main purpose of this mode.
When you bring the fixture out of hibernation mode, it performs a full reset.
Standalone operation (scene capture)
You can enable standalone functionality using the onboard control panel, the Control/settings DMX
channel, RDM or P3.
In standalone operation, the fixture can show one or more scenes (a ‘scene’ is a programmed ‘look’ or
combination of effects) with no controller connected.
Single-scene standalone
Using the fixture’s control panel or the DMX Control/Settings channel you can set up single-
scene standalone operation as follows:
1. Using either DMX or manual control in the fixture's control panel, set the fixture to display the scene
that you want to store as the standalone scene.
2. Send a Record Standalone Scene command using the control panel or the Control/Settings
DMX channel to store that scene into the fixture's memory.
3. Send an Enable Standalone command using the fixture’s control panel or the Control/Settings DMX
channel. The fixture will now show that scene at all times when it is powered on and not receiving a
control signal.
4. If the fixture receives a DMX control signal during standalone scene playback, it will immediately stop
showing its saved scene. If fixture power is cycled off and on again or if the fixture is reset, it will again
show its saved scene.
5. If you disable standalone operation, the fixture simply keeps its last look if it stops receiving a control
signal. However, disabling standalone operation does not delete the saved scene from memory: the
scene will still be available if you enable standalone operation again.
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Multi-scene standalone
Using RDM via the Martin Companion Desktop application you can set up a multi-scene standalone show.
You can program up 20 scenes with individual hold (scene duration) and fade (scene change) times. You
can synchronize the standalone show in multiple fixtures. Martin Companion features an intuitive interface,
so we only give brief details of standalone programming below.
To program a standalone show using Martin Companion:
1. Connect a PC running the Martin Companion application to the data link. If fixtures are connected via
a traditional DMX512 link, you can connect the PC to the link using the Martin Companion USB-to-
DMX hardware interface that is available from Martin suppliers.
2. Apply power to the fixtures on the link that you want to program.
3. Navigate to the Stand-Alone screen in Martin Companion and wait for all fixtures to be discovered
automatically. Then select which fixtures you want to program for standalone operation using the
checkboxes in front of them.
You can now:
• click on Create to create a new Standalone show for those fixtures, or
• or click on Edit to modify the Standalone show already present inside the selected fixtures, or
• click on Clear Fixture(s) to delete any previous Standalone show from the selected fixtures.
You can also load a previously created show from a file if you click on Load Show.
4. The rest of the standalone programming process is fairly intuitive in Martin Companion’s interface.
Note that not all fixtures in a standalone show have to show the same scenes – it is possible to create a
different scene for each fixture. Martin Companion automatically selects one fixture to act as the host in
synchronized standalone operation (see below).
If you enable standalone operation, fixtures will run their standalone show at all times when they are
powered on and not receiving a control signal.
If fixtures receive a control signal during standalone scene playback, they will immediately stop showing
their standalone show. If fixture power is cycled off and on again or if the fixture is reset, it will again show
its saved standalone show.
If you disable standalone operation, fixtures simply keep showing their last look if they stop receiving a
control signal. However, disabling standalone operation does not delete the saved show from memory: the
show will still be available if you enable standalone operation again.
Synchronized standalone operation
All fixtures programmed together for standalone operation will synchronize the playback of their
standalone scenes. Fixtures need to be connected to each other on a data link for synchronization to
work, but they do not need to be connected to a DMX / P3 / Art-Net / sACN controller. Fixtures that are
synchronized will switch to the same scene number with the same duration and fade time, but different
fixtures can have a different lighting effect programmed into them for any one scene number.
Note that Martin Companion automatically assigns one fixture as the standalone host, and all the others
as clients. The host fixture only tells the client fixtures to “go to scene X with fade time Y”. The lighting
effect that each fixture uses in a specific scene is stored inside each fixture individually. Again, not all
fixtures have to show the same lighting effect in each scene. Only the duration and fade times are
synchronized.
Backlight in Compact Mode
You can enable the Backlight in Compact Mode function using the onboard control panel, the
Control/settings DMX channel, RDM or P3.
BACKLIGHT IN COMPACT MODE lets you activate or deactivate the Backlight pixels when you are
controlling the fixture in Compact DMX mode.
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Restoring factory defaults
You can return the fixture to its factory default settings using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3. Any
custom settings that have been configured will be erased.
Restoring the factory default settings does not affect the fixture’s calibration settings.
DMX Live
You can view the DMX values currently being received on each of the fixture’s DMX channels using the
onboard control panel only. Viewing DMX values can be useful for troubleshooting purposes.
To view the DMX values being received:
1. Select DMX LIVE and use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the value being received on
each channel.
2. To return to the previous level of the menu structure, press MENU.
Fixture self-testing
You can run automatic self-test sequences using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
You can:
• Run a sequence that tests all of the fixture’s effects including pan and tilt.
• Test LED functionality only.
• Test effects without testing pan and tilt.
• Test pan and tilt functionality only.
Manual control
The manual control functions are available using the onboard control panel only. You can manually reset
the fixture or control individual effects.
Resetting the fixture
You can reset the entire fixture to return it to its state when you powered it on. To carry out a full reset,
select MANUAL CONTROL → RESET → ALL, select YES or NO and press ENTER. The entire fixture will
reset as if you had cycled power. The full reset process will take several seconds.
Manual control of effects
You can control all the fixture’s effects including pan and tilt manually without the need for a DMX signal.
To manually control the fixture:
1. Select MANUAL CONTROL and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll to the effect that you
want to control. Press ENTER.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll to the DMX value from 000 to 255 that you want to send to
that effect. Press ENTER to confirm and send that value.
3. To return to the list of effects, press MENU.
4. If you want to manually control other effects together with the first effect, repeat steps 1. and 2. and 3.
above for the other effects.
The fixture will continue to show the effects that you have set manually until you set new manual
control values for the effects.
Exiting the MANUAL CONTROL menu by pressing the MENU button stops all the effects immediately.
The effects are unaffected by a power OFF/ON cycle: if you power the fixture off and on again, it will
resume showing the effects.
When in manual control mode, pressing any button on the control panel lights up the control panel display
and shows the message MANUAL CONTROL MODE.
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Service utilities
Status messages
The MAC One features a self-diagnostic system that detects any issues concerning correct operation or
safety (temperature that exceeds safe level, for example) and communicates the issues as status
messages or warnings. These messages can be useful in connection with service and maintenance. Error
messages appear in the fixture’s control panel display, but you can also call them up via RDM.
It is possible to:
• Call up a list of up to 20 status messages that the fixture has stored in memory.
• View information on the messages.
• Clear the stored list of status messages.
Fan clean function
The fan clean utility is available using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3. It activates a sequence that
runs fans at full speed in order to remove dust and dirt. This function will not clean fan blades completely,
but it can remove the worst of any accumulated dust.
Disabling pan and tilt feedback
The fixture features pan/tilt position feedback sensors to ensure accurate positioning of the head. Pan/tilt
feedback is enabled by default. If you experience unexpected positioning behavior, it can be useful to
disable the feedback system.
You can disable the pan and tilt feedback system using the onboard control panel only.
Calibration
Martin fixtures are adjusted and calibrated at the factory, and further calibration should only be necessary
if fixtures have been subjected to abnormal shocks during transport or if normal wear and tear has
affected alignment after an extended period of use. However, you can use calibration to fine-tune fixtures
for a particular location or application.
Calibrating effects using the onboard control panel
The SERVICE → CALIBRATION menu lets you define values in the fixture software to adjust the positions
of pan, tilt and effects relative to the DMX values the fixture receives. Creating calibration offsets like this
allows you to fine-tune fixtures and achieve uniform behavior in multiple fixtures.
We recommend the following procedure to adjust the fixture’s calibration settings:
1. Aim a reference fixture and the fixtures that you want to calibrate at a flat surface. You can calibrate
fixtures one at a time or line up multiple fixtures in a row. Apply power and set pan, tilt and effects to
the same DMX values.
2. In each fixture, scroll through the effects in the SERVICE → CALIBRATION menu and adjust the
position of any effects that need calibration while comparing the light output with the reference fixture.
The calibration range available varies depending on the effect.
3. After selecting a value, press ENTER to confirm. The fixture will remember any new calibration values
that you have set, and the new positions will not be affected by powering the fixture off and on. To
return to the list of effects, press MENU.
Loading factory default calibration values
The fixture keeps the original factory-set calibration values in memory. You can erase any custom
calibration values that you have defined using the procedure outlined above and reload the default factory
calibration values at any time by applying a SERVICE → CALIBRATION → LOAD DEFAULTS → LOAD
command.
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Overwriting factory default calibration values
It is possible to overwrite the factory-set calibration values and replace them with the currently defined
calibration values, but take care when doing this. Please contact Martin Service if you have any questions
about making this change.
Important! Overwriting factory default calibration values with custom values is permanent. If you have set
a custom value and applied a CALIBRATION → LOAD DEFAULTS → SAVE command, you will not be
able to recover the original factory default value.
To overwrite the factory default calibration values:
1. Set new calibration values for the effects that you want to recalibrate by adjusting them as described
above.
2. Apply a SERVICE → CALIBRATION → LOAD DEFAULTS → SAVE command.
Deleting all factory default calibration values
It is possible to delete all factory-set calibration values and return all the fixture’s calibration values to zero
using the DEFAULT SETTINGS → LOAD control menu, RDM or P3.
Important! Setting all the default calibration values to zero is permanent. You will not be able to recover
any of the original factory default calibration values once you have set them all to zero.
Calibrating effects via DMX
You can adjust the home positions of pan, tilt and all the fixture’s effects remotely via DMX by setting
custom calibration offsets on the Control/Settings DMX channel. The DMX option has the advantage of
letting you calibrate multiple fixtures from the DMX controller when the fixtures are in position in the
lighting rig.
Setting calibration offsets
To set a custom offset in the position of an effect:
1. Set the effect to a specific value via DMX (for example, set all the fixtures in a group to DMX value
200 on the zoom channel).
2. Select ‘Enable calibration’ on the first fixture’s Control/Settings channel and hold for 5 seconds to
activate.
3. The fixture now registers the current positions of all effects and holds them there. To select an effect
to adjust, you must first release it from its hold position by changing the value on its DMX channel by
+/- 10%. The effect then returns to its hold position. The effect's DMX channel now represents the full
calibration range. The range can vary but is typically +/- 5-10%. In this case you can adjust the effect’s
position using that effect’s DMX channel (8- or 16-bit) as follows:
• DMX value 0 = -5%
• DMX value 127/32767 = 0%
• DMX value 255/65535 = +5%.
4. Adjust the effect until it is in the required position (for example, adjust the zoom angle on each fixture
in the group until the angle on all fixtures is identical – this is the position that you will obtain when you
send DMX value 200).
5. Send a ‘Store XXX calibration’ command on the Control/Settings channel for each effect that you
adjust and hold that command for 5 seconds to activate. The new calibration offset is now stored in
memory.
6. When you have finished adjusting calibration offsets, send value 0 on the Control/Settings channel
and hold for 5 seconds to exit the DMX calibration procedure and return to normal DMX control. You
can now calibrate the next fixture.
Calibration offsets that are stored in memory are not affected by powering the fixture off and on or by
updating the fixture software.
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Restoring default calibration offsets
If you want to delete all custom calibration offsets and return the offsets to their default values:
1. On the Control/Settings DMX channel, send a ‘Reset ALL calibration values to their factory defaults’
command and hold for 5 seconds.
2. The fixture will return all effects to their default calibration values.
Note that, If you have overwritten the factory default values by applying a SERVICE → CALIBRATION →
LOAD DEFAULTS → SAVE command in the fixture’s onboard control panel, the fixture will return to the
calibration values that were saved as the default values at that time. The SAVE command in the fixture’s
control panel permanently replaces the factory default calibration settings with any custom calibration
settings that are applied at that time.
Fixture information
The MAC One can provide fixture and operating information as outlined below.
Operating time counters
Non-resettable counters
You can view the following non-resettable counters using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3:
• Power on time – Number of hours fixture has been powered on since manufacture.
• Number of power cycles –Number of times fixture has been powered on since manufacture.
• Beam LED operating time – Number of hours Beam LED has been powered on since manufacture.
• Backlight LED operating time – Number of hours Backlight LEDs have been powered on since
manufacture.
Resettable counters
For each of the non-resettable counters listed above, there is also a resettable counter that you can use to
monitor fixture use over the period of time since the counter was last reset.
Firmware version
You can view the currently installed firmware version using the onboard control panel, RDM or P3.
RDM unique ID number
You can view the fixture’s unique non-resettable 12-digit RDM ID number using the onboard control panel,
RDM or P3.
Fixture temperature readouts
You can view temperature readouts from the fixture’s circuit boards using the onboard control panel, RDM
or P3. For each temperature readout, you can view the current temperature as well as minimum and
maximum recorded temperatures since the last time power was cycled off and on.
Fixture type, manufacturer information
You can view basic information about the fixture’s type, model and manufacturer using RDM.
Adjusting settings via DMX
The Control/Settings DMX channel available in all the fixture’s DMX modes lets you adjust fixture settings
remotely via DMX. To implement a command on the Control/Settings channel, you must hold the required
DMX value for a certain number of seconds. The amount of time required is given in the DMX protocol
tables later in this manual.
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Using RDM
The chapter covers the use of Martin Companion to set up and manage the MAC One via RDM. While we
recommend the use of Martin Companion, most of the commonly available RDM controllers also support
the MAC One. Check with the controller manufacturer if you cannot find the Martin MAC One in the list of
supported fixtures. The exact procedures and command names used by different RDM controllers vary.
Setting up single or multiple fixtures
You can set behavior in one fixture by sending a unicast RDM command to that one fixture only, or you
can set behavior in all the fixtures on the data link by sending a broadcast RDM command to all the
fixtures.
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and RDM
To set up MAC One fixtures via RDM, we recommend using the Martin Companion Cable PC-to-DMX
interface that is available as an accessory from Martin suppliers. This tool plugs into the USB port of a
Windows PC and connects to Martin fixtures over the DMX data link via a 5-pin XLR connector. The
Martin Companion Cable is designed to work together with the Martin Companion software suite for
Windows PCs. This software can be downloaded free of charge from the Martin website at
www.martin.com. Martin Companion will always offer the latest MAC One features and firmware when
your PC is connected to the Internet.
Instructions for connecting the Martin Companion Cable are supplied with the tool and can also be
downloaded from the Martin website.
Martin Companion offers the following features:
• Simple PC-based user interface
• Update of fixture firmware
• RDM configuration and DMX addressing
• Standalone show programming with automatic start when fixtures are powered on.
RDM functions
A full list of the RDM functions that MAC One fixtures support is given at the end of this chapter. We refer
to these functions using the more specific term ‘PIDs’ (‘Parameter IDs’).
Fixture discovery
Before you can communicate with fixtures using RDM, you must send a scan command (fixture discovery
command) to all the devices on the data link so that the RDM controller can identify them. It does this by
retrieving each device’s factory-set unique identifier (UID). This process can take some time, depending
on the number of devices on the link.
To identify the fixtures on the link:
1. Check that the fixtures are correctly connected to the RDM controller on the data link and that power
is applied to all fixtures.
2. Send a discovery command via RDM (Martin Companion does this automatically as soon as the cable
is connected).
3. Give the controller time to identify the devices on the link and prepare for communication with the
devices.
Supported parameters
MAC One fixtures can communicate their supported control parameters to the RDM controller and give
brief information on each parameter.
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Example: setting a DMX address
You can set the DMX address of a fixture (or fixtures) on the data link via RDM. An example procedure
from Martin Companion v. 2.0 might look like this, but the procedure will vary depending on which RDM
controller you use:
1. Check that fixtures are powered on a connected to data over the DMX/RDM link.
2. Connect the Martin Companion Cable to your computer and to the DMX/RDM link.
3. Start the Martin Companion application.
4. Navigate to the RDM view in Martin Companion.
5. Wait until RDM Discovery has completed. This happens automatically, you just need to wait for the
Discovery icon top right to stop blinking.
6. Navigate to the Patch tab and check the Mode and Address columns.
7. Update the values in those columns to change the DMX mode and/or DMX start address for the
selected fixtures.
RDM utilities
Besides the options listed earlier in this manual, two RDM PIDs are particularly useful when the fixture is
in the lighting rig where access is difficult:
• The Identify Device PID makes the fixture flash a signal so that you can identify the fixture in the rig.
• If you apply a Display Errors PID, the fixture’s control panel display wakes up and displays any error
messages, even if the display is blacked out.
RDM Parameter IDs
The fixture supports the standard RDM PIDs (Parameter IDs) required by ESTA plus manufacturer-
specific PIDs that give a range of configuration options.
See the following tables.
Standard RDM Parameter IDs
PID
Name
Description
GET
SET
Device discovery
0x0001
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH
Fixture discovery
N/A
N/A
0x0002
DISC_MUTE
Fixture discovery
N/A
N/A
0x0003
DISC_UN_MUTE
Fixture discovery
N/A
N/A
Status messages
0x0020
QUEUED_MESSAGE
Get queued messages
✓
0x0030
STATUS_MESSAGES
Get status/error information
✓
0x0031
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION
Status/error description
✓
0x0032
CLEAR_STATUS_ID
Clear status/error queue
✓
RDM information
0x0050
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS
Parameter discovery
✓
0x0051
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION
Parameter discovery
✓
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PID
Name
Description
GET
SET
Device information
0x0060
DEVICE_INFO
Get basic fixture info
✓
0x0080
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
Product name
✓
0x0081
MANUFACTURER_LABEL
Manufacturer name
✓
0x0082
DEVICE_LABEL
Info label (user-settable)
✓
✓
0x00C0
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL
Firmware version
✓
Usage information
0x0400
DEVICE_HOURS
Fixture hours (non-
resettable)
✓
0x0405
DEVICE_POWER_CYCLES
Fixture power cycles (non-
resettable)
✓
Sensors
0x0200
SENSOR_DEFINITION
Sensor description
✓
0x0201
SENSOR_VALUE
Sensor value
✓
DMX setup
0x00E0
DMX_PERSONALITY
DMX mode
✓
✓
0x00E1
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION
DMX mode details
✓
0x00F0
DMX_START_ADDRESS
DMX start address
✓
✓
0x0121
SLOT_DESCRIPTION
DMX channel details
✓
Ethernet setup
0x0700
LIST_INTERFACES
List Ethernet ports
✓
0x0701
INTERFACE_LABEL
Name of Ethernet port
✓
0x0702
INTERFACE_HARDWARE_
ADDRESS_TYPE1
MAC address of Ethernet
Port
✓
0x0703
IPV4_DHCP_MODE
Read DHCP mode
✓
0x0705
IPV4_CURRENT_ADDRESS
Get current IP address
✓
0x0706
IPV4_STATIC_ADDRESS
Set static IP address
✓
✓
0x0709
INTERFACE_APPLY_CONFIGURATION
Apply Ethernet configuration
✓
Display settings
0x0500
DISPLAY_INVERT
Flip control panel display
✓
✓
0x0501
DISPLAY_LEVEL
Adjust control panel display
intensity
✓
✓
Pan/Tilt
0x0600
PAN_INVERT
Invert pan
✓
✓
0x0601
TILT_INVERT
Invert tilt
✓
✓
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PID
Name
Description
GET
SET
Fixture management
0x0090
FACTORY_DEFAULTS
Reset to factory defaults
✓
✓
0x1000
IDENTIFY_DEVICE
Identify fixture in rig
✓
✓
0x1001
RESET_DEVICE
Reset fixture
✓
0x1020
PERFORM_SELFTEST
Run self-test
✓
✓
0x1021
SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION
Self-test description
✓
Manufacturer-specific RDM Parameter IDs
PID
Name
Description
GET
SET
Fixture information
0x8003
FIXTURE ID
Fixture ID number (user-
settable)
✓
✓
0x8700
SERIAL_NUMBER
Fixture serial number
✓
DMX Protocol
0x8001
DMX_RESET
Enable fixture resettable via
DMX
✓
✓
Fixture management
0x8004
COLOR_MODE
Calibrated / Extended
✓
✓
0x8301
EFFECT_SPEED
Set effects speed
✓
✓
0x8308
DISPLAY_ERRORS_ENABLE
Show errors in control panel
display
✓
✓
0x8310
DIMMER_CURVE
Set dimmer curve
✓
✓
0x8312
DISPLAY_AUTO_OFF
Enable control panel display
auto off
✓
✓
0x8325
VIDEO_TRACKING
Enable/disable video
tracking mode
✓
✓
0x8326
DISPLAY_CONTRAST
Adjust control panel display
contrast
✓
✓
0x8329
HIBERNATION_MODE
Enable hibernation
✓
✓
0x832A
TUNGSTEN_MODE
Enable/disable tungsten
emulation mode
✓
✓
0x8333
BACKLIGHT_IN_COMPACT_MODE
Backlight ON/OFF in
Compact Mode
✓
✓
Pan/Tilt
0x8400
PAN_TILT_SPEED
Set P/T speed
✓
✓
0x8402
PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_ENABLE
Enable P/T limits
✓
✓
0x8403
PAN_LIMITATION_MINIMUM
Pan minimum limit
✓
✓
0x8404
PAN_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM
Pan maximum limit
✓
✓
0x8405
TILT_LIMITATION_MINIMUM
Tilt minimum limit
✓
✓
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PID
Name
Description
GET
SET
0x8406
TILT_LIMITATION_MAXIMUM
Tilt maximum limit
✓
✓
0x8409
PAN_TILT_LIMITATION_RESET
Reset P/T limits
✓
Cooling fan operation
0x8603
FAN_CLEAN
Fan clean mode
✓
✓
0x8604
FAN_MODE
Fan mode
✓
✓
Standalone operation with Martin Companion
0x1030
CAPTURE_PRESET
Capture current scene
✓
✓
0x1031
PRESET_PLAYBACK
Standalone scene playback
✓
✓
0x8101
SYNCHRONIZED
Standalone sync mode
✓
✓
0x810B
PRESET_PLAYBACK_LIMIT
Standalone cue counter
✓
✓
0x810C
OFFLINE_MODE
Set behavior when DMX
signal stops
✓
✓
0x8220
MANUAL_MODE_OVERRIDE
Remote manual control via
Martin Companion
✓
✓
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Operating the fixture
Warning! Read the Safety and Installation Manual that is included at the end of this User
Manual, paying particular attention to the Safety Precautions section, before operating the
fixture.
The output of LEDs, like all light sources, changes gradually over many thousands of hours of use. If you
require products to perform to very precise color specifications, you may eventually need to make small
readjustments at the lighting controller.
Controlling via DMX
Once you have set up fixtures’ DMX modes and DMX addresses, you can control fixtures using the DMX
controller that is connected to the installation. See the ‘DMX protocols’ section at the end of this manual
for details of the control options available.
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Control menus
Default settings are given in bold print.
Menu level 1
Menu level 2
Menu level 3
Notes
DMX SETUP
DMX ADDRESS
1 - 512
Set DMX address
(default address = 1)
CONTROL MODE
COMPACT
Set DMX control mode
BASIC
LUDICROUS
COMPACT DIRECT
DMX UNIVERSE
1 - 63999
Set DMX universe.
ETHERNET SETUP
IP ADDRESS
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Display fixture’s static IP address
PART 1 MSB
Set far left block (most significant byte)
of IP address
PART 2
Set middle left block of IP address
PART 3
Set middle right block of IP address
PART 4 LSB
Set far right block (least significant byte)
of IP address
SUBNET MASK
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
EDIT SUBNET
MASK
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Display fixture’s subnet mask
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Set subnet mask with 1-bit increments
from the left
MAC ADDRESS
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Display fixture’s MAC address
RESET IP SETUP
RESET
ARE YOU SURE?
→YES/NO
Reset static IP address and subnet
mask to factory default values – fixture
auto-generates its own IP address
based on its MAC address
FIXTURE ID
1 - 65535
User-settable fixture ID number and P3
address (default = 1)
PERSONALITY
PAN/TILT
PAN INVERT
ON/OFF
Invert pan movement
TILT INVERT
ON/OFF
Invert tilt movement
LIMIT PAN/TILT
LIMIT ENABLE/
DISABLE
Enable/disable pan/tilt limits
PAN MIN
Set minimum pan angle limit
PAN MAX
Set maximum pan angle limit
TILT MIN
Set minimum tilt angle limit
TILT MAX
Set maximum tilt angle limit
RESET PAN/TILT
LIMITS → ARE YOU
SURE? → YES/NO
Remove pan and tilt limits (reset pan
and tilt ranges to factory defaults)
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SPEED
PAN/TILT
STANDARD
Adjust speed of pan and tilt movement
SMOOTH
FAST
EFFECT
FOLLOW P/T
Effects speed follows pan/tilt speed
setting
STANDARD
Adjust speed of effects movement
SMOOTH
FAST
DIMMER CURVE
LINEAR
Optically linear dimming curve
SQUARE LAW
Square law dimming curve
INV SQ LAW
Inverse square law dimming curve
S-CURVE
S-curve (fixture emulates incandescent
lamp voltage linear RMS dimming
curve)
TUNGSTEN
EMULATOR
OFF
Color temperature and dimming
characteristics emulate incandescent
tungsten lamp behavior
ON
COLOR MODE
EXTENDED GAMUT
Color mixing optimized for saturation
CALIBRATED COLOR
Color mixing optimized for even color
rendition across multiple fixtures
VIDEO TRACKING
ENABLED
Color fading optimized for speed of
color changes
DISABLED
Color fading optimized for smoothness
DMX RESET
ON
Fixture can be reset via DMX
OFF
Fixture cannot be reset via DMX
COOLING MODE
CONSTANT FAN FULL
Fans optimized for maximum light
intensity, fans run at full speed, light
intensity reduced if necessary to keep
fixture within temperature limits
CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM
Fans run at medium speed, light
intensity reduced if necessary to keep
fixture within temperature limits
CONSTANT FAN LOW
Fans run at low speed, light intensity
reduced if necessary to keep fixture
within temperature limits
CONSTANT FAN ULOW
Fans optimized for lowest noise, fans
run at ultra-low speed, light intensity
reduced if necessary to keep fixture
within temperature limits
REGULATE FANS
Compromise between light intensity and
quietness, fan speed temperature-
regulated, light intensity only reduced if
fans reach full speed and further action
necessary to keep fixture within
temperature limits
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DISPLAY
DISPLAY SLEEP
10 MINUTES
Control panel display goes into sleep
mode 10 minutes after last key press
5 MINUTES
Control panel display goes into sleep
mode 5 minutes after last key press
2 MINUTES
Control panel display goes into sleep
mode 2 minutes after last key press
ON
Control panel permanently on
DISPLAY INTENSITY
1 … 100%
Set control panel display intensity in %
(default = 50%)
DISPLAY ROTATION
NORMAL
Control panel display orientation normal
ROTATE 180
Control panel display inverted
DISPLAY CONTRAST
3 … 100%
Set control panel display contrast
(default = 50)
ERROR MODE
NORMAL
Enable error messages and warnings in
control panel display
SILENT
Disable error messages and warnings
in display (the status LED will still light
to indicate fixture status if an error has
been detected or the fixture has a
warning)
HIBERNATION
MODE
ON
Enable Hibernation Mode (light output
set to zero, all effect movement
disabled)
OFF
Disable Hibernation Mode
STAND-ALONE
OFFLINE MODE
RUN STAND-
ALONE SHOW
Stand-Alone mode enabled / disabled
HOLD LAST LOOK
STAND-ALONE
MODE
INDIVIDUAL
Fixture runs its own stand-alone show
and ignores all external stand-alone
synchronizing signals.
SYNC HOST
Fixture sends synchronizing (start and
stop) stand-alone signals.
SYNC CLIENT
Fixture listens for synchronizing stand-
alone signals. It runs or stops its own
stand-alone show if it receives start and
stop signals from a SYNC HOST
fixture.
RECORD CURRENT LOOK
Stores current look as single-scene
stand-alone show.
BACKLIGHT IN
COMPACT
ENABLE
Disabling allows Backlight pixels to be
OFF in Compact or Compact Direct
DMX Mode, or allows Backlight pixels
to follow Beam LED
DISABLE
DEFAULT SETTINGS
FACTORY
DEFAULT
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Return all settings (except calibrations)
to factory defaults
CUSTOM 1
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Load Custom Settings 1
SAVE
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Save current settings as Custom
Settings 1
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CUSTOM 2
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Load Custom Settings 2
SAVE
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Save current settings as Custom
Settings 2
CUSTOM 3
LOAD
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Load Custom Settings 3
SAVE
ARE YOU SURE?
→ YES/NO
Save current settings as Custom
Settings 3
INFORMATION
POWER ON TIME
TOTAL
0 … XX HR
Display hours fixture has been powered
on since manufacture (not user-
resettable)
RESETTABLE
CLEAR COUNTER?
→ YES/NO
Display hours fixture has been powered
on since last counter reset (user-
resettable)
POWER ON
CYCLES
TOTAL
0 … XX HR
Display number of times fixture has
been powered on since manufacture
(not user-resettable)
RESETTABLE
CLEAR COUNTER?
→ YES/NO
Display number of times fixture has
been powered on since last counter
reset (user-resettable)
LED ON TIME
BEAM TOTAL
0 … XX HR
Display hours Beam LED has been
powered on since manufacture
(not user-resettable)
BEAM
RESETTABLE
CLEAR COUNTER?
→ YES/NO
Display hours Beam LED has been
powered on since last counter reset
(user-resettable)
BACKLIGHT
TOTAL
0 … XX HR
Display hours Backlight LEDs have
been powered on since manufacture
(not user-resettable)
BACKLIGHT
RESETTABLE
CLEAR COUNTER?
→ YES/NO
Display hours Backlight LEDs have
been powered on since last counter
reset (user-resettable)
FW VERSION
XX.XX.XX
Display currently active firmware
version
RDM UID
XXXX.XXXXXXXX
Display fixture’s unique RDM ID
FAN SPEEDS
HEAD FAN 1
0 … XX RPM
Scroll to display current speed of
cooling fans
HEAD FAN 2
TEMPERATURES
UI
CURRENT / MIN /
MAX X C
Scroll through PCB temperature
sensors, then display current, minimum
and maximum temperature in °C of
PCBs since fixture was last reset /
powered on
AURA PIXEL
LED BOARD
LED DRIVER
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DMX LIVE
SOURCE
NO INPUT / DMX / ART-NET / SACN / P3
Display current control data source
RATE
0 – 44 Hz
DMX transmission speed in packets per
second
QUALITY
0 – 100%
Percentage of packets received
START CODE
0 – 255
Value of DMX start code
BEAM STROBE …
AURA P3 MIX
XXX
Scroll to see values being received on
each DMX channel
TEST
TEST ALL
BEAM DIMMER … TILT
Run test sequence of all functions.
To test a specific function, use
UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through
functions.
Press ENTER to pause and press again
to restart test sequence.
Press MENU button to exit test.
TEST LEDS
BEAM DIMMER ... AURA V. COLOR
WHEEL
Run test sequence of LEDs only.
Press MENU button to exit test
TEST EFFECTS
ZOOM
Run test sequence of effects.
To test a specific effect, use UP/DOWN
buttons to scroll through effects.
Press ENTER to pause and press again
to restart test sequence.
Press MENU button to exit test.
TEST PAN/TILT
PAN
Run test sequence of pan functions.
Press MENU button to exit test
TILT
Run test sequence of tilt functions.
Press MENU button to exit test
MANUAL CONTROL
RESET
Reset fixture
STROBE
…
FX1, FX1 ADJUST, FX2, FX2 ADJUST, FX SYNC
Scroll through effects, then manually
control an effect
RECORD
CURRENT LOOK
SURE? Y/N
Stores current look as single-scene
stand-alone show
SERVICE
ERROR LIST
Empty or up to 20 errors
Show all error and warning messages
stored in memory
FAN CLEAN
OFF
Run cooling fans at high speed to help
dislodge dust and debris
ON
PAN/TILT
FEEDBACK
OFF
Enable/disable pan/tilt position
feedback system
ON
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CALIBRATION
ZOOM, PAN, TILT
…
Calibration range
varies depending on
effect
Scroll through effects, press ENTER to
select. Adjust position and press
ENTER to confirm.
LOAD DEFAULTS
LOAD
Load factory default calibration settings
(or the calibration settings that have
been saved with a SAVE command if
the factory defaults have been
overwritten)
SAVE
Save current custom calibration settings
as default settings.
Important! This will permanently
overwrite the factory default calibration
settings and should normally be used
by Martin Service only!
FIXTURE TO
FIXTURE FW
UPLOAD VIA
DMX512
STOP / START /
FORCE
Set fixture to upload its firmware to all
the other fixtures of the same type on
the data link.
UPLOAD VIA ART-
NET
STOP / START /
FORCE
UPLOAD SPEED
HIGH SPEED / HIGH
STABILITY
Select fixture-to-fixture firmware upload
speed. High stability takes more time
but is more reliable (data packets are
sent twice and checked).
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Service and diagnostic messages
The MAC One gives service and diagnostic information by displaying a large 3- or 4-character short code
and a smaller full-text message in the fixture’s display. The short code is visible at a distance, allowing
easier reading with the fixture still in the rig, for example, while the full-text message gives more detailed
information.
Excessively high temperatures
If any of the temperature sensors reports that the fixture has exceeded its recommended temperature
range, the fixture reports a temperature warning and reduces light output to reduce its temperature. If the
temperature reaches a dangerous level, light output is shut down completely and the fixture displays a
temperature cutoff error message.
Temperature warnings are canceled and full light output becomes available again as soon as the
temperature returns to normal.
Warning messages
Warning messages indicate that either:
• problems might appear in the future if no action is taken, or
• the user needs to pay special attention to a function or procedure when working with the fixture.
The MAC One communicates warnings as follows:
• Warning codes are shown continuously in the display and disappear when the user reacts to the
warning.
• If more than one warning is detected, all warnings are displayed in sequence.
• If the display is inactive, the fixture’s status LED (see Figure 2 on page 10) flashes orange to indicate
that there is a warning. Activating the display will show the warning.
The possible warning messages are listed in the table below:
Short code
Long message
Explanation
AUTC
AURA TMP CUT OFF
Backlight high temperature cutoff activated
AUTW
AURA TMP HIGH
Backlight high temperature detected
BANK
BANK NO ACCESS
Error unpacking firmware bank during/after
software upload. Fixture will continue to operate
on existing firmware. Warning message is
cleared by a successful software upload or at the
next power off/on cycle.
LDTW
LED DRV TMP HIGH
LED driver high temperature warning.
LETW
LED BOARD TEMP HIGH
LED PCB high temperature warning.
UITW
UI TEMP HIGH
User interface (LCD display and control panel)
high temperature warning.
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Error messages
Error messages indicate that a problem is present. The MAC One communicates errors as follows:
• Error messages flash in the display.
• If more than one error is detected, the fixture flashes all errors three times each.
• Errors are shown in the display regardless of display status: they override an inactive display and any
other information that the display might be showing.
• If an error is present, the status LED flashes red.
The possible error messages are listed in the table below:
Short code
Long message
Explanation
ACER
AURA CALIB ERROR
Backlight calibration error
AUTE
AURA TMP SEN ERR
Backlight temperature sensor error
BANK
BANK NO ACCESS
Error unpacking firmware bank during/after
software upload. Fixture will continue to operate
on existing firmware. Warning message is
cleared by a successful software upload or at the
next power off/on cycle.
BCER
BEAM CALIB ERROR
Beam calibration data not found.
CELD
COM ERR LED DRV
LED driver communication error
COLD
FIXTURE COLD
Fixture too cold. Mechanical effects movement is
disabled until fixture has warmed up.
FAN
HEAD FAN 1 ERR
Head fan 1 error
FAN
HEAD FAN 2 ERR
Head fan 2 error
FBEP
PAN FBACK ERR
Pan position magnetic indexing system timeout.
Fixture is unable to correct pan position (but pan
movement will often still be possible).
FBET
TILT FBACK ERR
Tilt position magnetic indexing system timeout.
Fixture is unable to correct tilt position (but pan
movement will often still be possible).
FBEZ
ZOOM FBACK ERR
Zoom car position sensor timeout. Fixture is
unable to correct zoom position (but zoom
movement will often still be possible).
LDTC
LED TEMP CUT OFF
LED high temperature cutoff activated.
LDTE
LED TEMP SEN ERR
LED temperature sensor error.
LEEP
LED BOARD EEPROM
LED PCB EEPROM error.
LETC
LED BOARD TMP CUT OFF
LED PCB high temperature cutoff activated.
LETE
LED BOARD SEN ERR
LED PCB temperature sensor error.
MMER
MISSING MODULE
Impossible to communicate with a module that
should be present.
PAER
PAN ERROR
Pan position indexing system timeout.
PSER
PAN SENSOR ERR
Fixture unable to retrieve data from pan position
sensor
PTCM
PT SENSOR ADJUST
Pan/tilt position sensor or sensors incorrectly
adjusted.
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SLER
SAFETY LOOP
Safety loop circuit activated. A temperature
circuit breaker has shut down LEDs. Circuit
breaker resets automatically after temperature
has returned to normal operating range.
TIER
TILT ERROR
Tilt position indexing system timeout.
TSER
TILT SENSOR ERR
Fixture unable to retrieve data from tilt position
sensor.
UITC
UI TEMP CUT OFF
User interface (LCD display and control panel)
high temperature cutoff activated.
UITE
UI TEMP SEN ERR
User interface (LCD display and control panel)
temperature sensor error.
ZOER
ZOOM ERROR
Zoom position indexing system timeout.
ZSER
ZOOM SENSOR ERR
Fixture unable to retrieve data from zoom car
position sensor.
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DMX protocols
Compact DMX Mode
20 DMX channels
In Compact mode, the Backlight LEDs follow colors and intensity from the Beam LED (unless disabled
using the Control/Settings channel).
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Fade
type
Default
value
1
0–19
20–49
50–200
201–210
211–255
Strobe/shutter
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe (slow → fast)
Shutter open
Random strobe (slow → fast)
Snap
30
2
0–65535
Dimmer
Closed → Open
Fade
0
3
4
0–65535
Red
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
5
6
0–65535
Green
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
7
8
0–65535
Blue
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
9
10
0–38
39
…
127
128
129
…
255
CTC
2 000 K
2 050 K
…
6 450 K
6 500 K
6 550 K
…
12 850 K
Fade
128
11
0
1–126
127–128
129–254
255
Tint (Green Magenta Shift)
Δuv - 0.05 (full shift towards magenta)
Δuv - 0.05 → Δuv 0.00
Δuv 0.00 (no shift - on black body curve)
Δuv 0.00 → Δuv + 0.05
Δuv + 0.05 (full shift towards green)
Fade
128
12
0–10
11–12
13–14
15–16
17–18
19–20
21–22
23–24
25–26
27–28
Virtual color wheel
Solid colors
Open
Moroccan Pink (LEE 790)
Pink (LEE 157)
Special Rose Pink (LEE 332)
Follies Pink (LEE 328)
Fuchsia Pink (LEE 345)
Surprise Pink (LEE 194)
Congo Blue (LEE 181)
Tokyo Blue (LEE 071)
Deep Blue (LEE 120)
Snap
0
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29–30
31–32
33–34
35–36
37–38
39–40
41–42
43–44
45–46
47–48
49–50
51–52
53–54
55–56
57–58
59–60
61–62
63–64
65–66
67–68
69–70
71–72
73–74
75–76
77–78
79–80
81–82
83–84
85–86
87–88
89–90
91–92
93–94
95–96
97–98
99–100
101–102
103–104
105–106
107–190
191–214
215–219
220–243
244–255
Just Blue (LEE 079)
Medium Blue (LEE 132)
Double CT Blue (LEE 200)
Slate Blue (LEE 161)
Full CT Blue (LEE 201)
Half CT Blue (LEE 202)
Steel Blue (LEE 117)
Lighter Blue (LEE 353)
Light Blue (LEE 118)
Medium Blue Green (LEE 116)
Dark Green (LEE 124)
Primary Green (LEE 139)
Moss Green (LEE 089)
Fern Green (LEE 122)
Jas Green (LEE 738)
Lime Green (LEE 088)
Spring Yellow (LEE 100)
Deep Amber (LEE 104)
Chrome Orange (LEE 179)
Orange (LEE 105)
Gold Amber (LEE 021)
Millennium Gold (LEE 778)
Deep Golden Amber (LEE 135)
Flame Red (LEE 164)
Red Magenta (LEE 113)
Medium Lavender (LEE 343)
Pure White (White LEDs only)
Pure Red (Red LEDs only)
Pure Yellow (Red + Green LEDs only)
Pure Green (Green LEDs only)
Pure Cyan (Green + Blue LEDs only)
Pure Blue (Blue LEDs only)
Pure Magenta (Blue + Red LEDs only)
Peacock Blue (LEE 115)
Dark Lavender (LEE 180)
Double CT Orange (LEE 287)
Full CT Orange (LEE 204)
Half CT Orange (LEE 205)
Deep Straw (LEE 015)
No function
Continuous rotation
CW, fast → slow
Stop (wheel stops at current color)
CCW, slow → fast
Random colors
Fast → slow
13
0–51400
51401–57825
57826–59110
59111–65535
Zoom
Narrow → wide
Pulse forward fast → slow
Zoom stops at current position
Pulse backward slow → fast
Fade
25700
14
15
0–65535
Pan
Left → right
Fade
32768
16
17
0–65535
Tilt
Forward → backward
Fade
32768
18
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19
0–9
10–14
15–16
17
18
19–22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30–35
36
37
38
39
40–51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59–60
61
62
63–64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77–91
92
93
94–99
100
101
102
103–113
Fixture control / settings
Exit calibration function (if active) and return
to normal control
Reset fixture – 5 sec.
No function
Reset Beam only – 5 sec.
Reset pan and tilt only – 5 sec.
No function
Linear dimmer curve – 1 sec.
Square law dimmer curve (default) – 1 sec.
Inverse square law dimmer curve – 1 sec.
S-Curve dimmer curve – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt speed = Standard – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt speed = Fast (default) – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt speed = Smooth – 1 sec.
No function
Video tracking = ON – 1 sec.
Video tracking = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
Extended gamut Mode (default) – 1 sec.
Calibrated color Mode – 1 sec.
No function
Control panel display = ON (default) – 1 sec.
Control panel display = OFF – 1 sec.
Regulated fan speed, fixed output intensity
(default) – 1 sec.
Full fan speed, regulated output intensity – 1
sec.
Medium fan speed, regulated output intensity
– 1 sec.
Low fan speed, regulated output intensity – 1
sec.
Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
No function
Hibernation Mode = ON – 1 sec.
Hibernation Mode = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
No function
Pan and tilt limits = ON – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt limits = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
Store lower pan limit – 1 sec.
Store upper pan limit – 1 sec.
Store lower tilt limit – 1 sec.
Store upper tilt limit – 1 sec.
Reset pan and tilt limits – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = ON – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
Stand-alone: Record current look (5 sec.)
Offline mode = Run stand-alone show
(5 sec.)
Offline mode = Hold last look (default, 5 sec.)
No function
Compact mode backlight = ON – 1 sec.
Compact mode backlight = OFF (default) – 1
sec.
No function
Enable calibration adjustment – 5 sec.
Store pan and tilt calibration – 5 sec.
Store dimmer calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Snap
0
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114
115–198
199
200–255
Store zoom calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Reset ALL calibrations to factory defaults – 5
sec.
No function
20
0
1–127
128
129–254
255
LED PWM frequency
Hybrid LED dimming mode
Variable -2% – 0%
2400 Hz
Variable 0% – +2%
No function
Fade
128
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Basic DMX Mode
36 DMX channels
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Fade
type
Default
value
Channels 1–20 as in Compact Mode
Beam control
21
0–26
27
27–228
228
229–255
Beam P3 Mix
DMX Mode
Pure DMX control, P3 pixels are ignored
Mix Mode
Pure DMX control, P3 pixels are ignored
Crossfade DMX → P3 pixel control
Pure P3 pixel control
Video Mode
P3 with DMX overlay (DMX channels "color"
the P3 pixel data)
Snap
0
22
0–255
FX 1 (see table below)
FX selection 1–255
Snap
0
23
0–126
127–129
130–255
FX 1 adjust
Reverse fast → slow
Stop
Slow → fast
Snap
128
24
0–255
FX 2 (see table below)
FX selection 1–255
Snap
0
25
0–126
127–129
130–255
FX 2 adjust
Reverse fast → slow
Stop
Slow → fast
Snap
128
26
0
1
2–34
35
36
37–100
101–120
121–140
141–255
FX Synchronization
No sync
Offset shift 10°
Offset shift 20°–340°
Offset shift 350°
Synchronized (all fixtures start FX cycles at
same time)
No function
Random FX cycle start
Random FX cycle duration
No function
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Backlight control (all LEDs controlled together)
27
0–19
20–49
50–200
201–210
211–255
Backlight strobe/shutter
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe slow → fast
Shutter open
Random strobe slow → fast
Snap
30
28
0–65535
Backlight dimmer
Closed → Open
Fade
0
29
30
0–255
Backlight Red
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
255
31
0–255
Backlight Green
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
255
32
0–255
Backlight Blue
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
255
33
0–38
39
…
127
128
129
…
255
Backlight CTC
2 000 K
2 050 K
…
6 450 K
6 500 K
6 550 K
…
12 850 K
Fade
128
34
0
1–126
127–128
129–254
255
Backlight Tint (Green-Magenta Shift)
Δuv - 0.05 (full shift towards magenta)
Δuv - 0.05 → Δuv 0.00
Δuv 0.00 (no shift - on black body curve)
Δuv 0.00 → Δuv + 0.05
Δuv + 0.05 (full shift towards green)
Fade
128
35
0–10
11–12
13–14
15–16
17–18
19–20
21–22
23–24
25–26
27–28
29–30
31–32
33–34
35–36
37–38
39–40
41–42
43–44
45–46
47–48
49–50
51–52
53–54
Backlight virtual color wheel
Solid colors
Open
Moroccan Pink (LEE 790)
Pink (LEE 157)
Special Rose Pink (LEE 332)
Follies Pink (LEE 328)
Fuchsia Pink (LEE 345)
Surprise Pink (LEE 194)
Congo Blue (LEE 181)
Tokyo Blue (LEE 071)
Deep Blue (LEE 120)
Just Blue (LEE 079)
Medium Blue (LEE 132)
Double CT Blue (LEE 200)
Slate Blue (LEE 161)
Full CT Blue (LEE 201)
Half CT Blue (LEE 202)
Steel Blue (LEE 117)
Lighter Blue (LEE 353)
Light Blue (LEE 118)
Medium Blue Green (LEE 116)
Dark Green (LEE 124)
Primary Green (LEE 139)
Moss Green (LEE 089)
Snap
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57–58
59–60
61–62
63–64
65–66
67–68
69–70
71–72
73–74
75–76
77–78
79–80
81–82
83–84
85–86
87–88
89–90
91–92
93–94
95–96
97–98
99–100
101–102
103–104
105–106
107–190
191–214
215–219
220–243
244–255
Fern Green (LEE 122)
Jas Green (LEE 738)
Lime Green (LEE 088)
Spring Yellow (LEE 100)
Deep Amber (LEE 104)
Chrome Orange (LEE 179)
Orange (LEE 105)
Gold Amber (LEE 021)
Millennium Gold (LEE 778)
Deep Golden Amber (LEE 135)
Flame Red (LEE 164)
Red Magenta (LEE 113)
Medium Lavender (LEE 343)
Pure White (White LEDs only)
Pure Red (Red LEDs only)
Pure Yellow (Red + Green LEDs only)
Pure Green (Green LEDs only)
Pure Cyan (Green + Blue LEDs only)
Pure Blue (Blue LEDs only)
Pure Magenta (Blue + Red LEDs only)
Peacock Blue (LEE 115)
Dark Lavender (LEE 180)
Double CT Orange (LEE 287)
Full CT Orange (LEE 204)
Half CT Orange (LEE 205)
Deep Straw (LEE 015)
No function
Continuous rotation
CW, fast → slow
Stop (wheel stops at current color)
CCW, slow → fast
Random colors
Fast → slow
36
0–26
27
27–228
228
229–255
Backlight P3 Mix
DMX Mode
Pure DMX control, P3 pixels are ignored
Mix Mode
Pure DMX control, P3 pixels are ignored
Crossfade DMX → P3 pixel control
Pure P3 pixel control
Video Mode
P3 with DMX overlay (DMX channels "color"
the P3 pixel data)
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Ludicrous DMX Mode
108 DMX channels
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Fade
type
Default
value
Channels 1–36 as in Basic Mode
Backlight RGB (channels 30-32) is merged with backlight pixel control (channels 37-108)
using HTP.
37
0–255
Backlight Pixel 1 Red
0 → 100%
Fade
0
38
0–255
Backlight Pixel 1 Green
0 → 100%
Fade
0
39
0–255
Backlight Pixel 1 Blue
0 → 100%
Fade
0
…
…
…
106
0–255
Backlight Pixel 24 Red
0 → 100%
Fade
0
107
0–255
Backlight Pixel 24 Green
0 → 100%
Fade
0
108
0–255
Backlight Pixel 24 Blue
0 → 100%
Fade
0
Pixel mapping in Ludicrous
Mode
Ludicrous DMX mode gives
individual control of the Backlight
pixels. These are numbered as
shown in the drawing on the right
with the fixture in hanging
orientation, pan at 50% and display
and connectors at back of fixture.
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Compact Direct DMX Mode
20 DMX channels
In Compact Direct mode, the Backlight LEDs follow colors and intensity from the Beam LED (unless
disabled via the Control/Settings channel).
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Fade
type
Default
value
1
0–19
20–49
50–200
201–210
211–255
Beam strobe/shutter
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Strobe slow → fast
Shutter open
Random strobe slow → fast
Snap
30
2
0–65535
Beam dimmer
Closed → Open
Fade
0
3
4
0–65535
Beam Red
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
5
6
0–65535
Beam Green
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
7
8
0–65535
Beam Blue
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
9
10
0–65535
Beam Lime
Intensity 0 → 100%
Fade
65535
11
12
No function
13
0–51400
51401–57825
57826–59110
59111–65535
Zoom
Narrow → wide
Pulse forward fast → slow
Zoom stops at current position
Pulse backward reverse slow → fast
Fade
25700
14
15
0–65535
Pan
Left → right
Fade
32768
16
17
0–65535
Tilt
Forward → backward
Fade
32768
18
19
0–9
10–14
15–16
17
18
19–22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Fixture control / settings
Exit calibration function (if active) and return
to normal control
Reset fixture – 5 sec.
No function
Reset Beam only – 5 sec.
Reset pan and tilt only – 5 sec.
No function
Linear dimmer curve – 1 sec.
Square law dimmer curve (default) – 1 sec.
Inverse square law dimmer curve – 1 sec.
S-Curve dimmer curve – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt speed = Standard – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt speed = Fast (default) – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt speed = Smooth – 1 sec.
Snap
0
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36
37
38
39
40–51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59–60
61
62
63–64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77–91
92
93
94–99
100
101
102
103–113
114
115–198
199
200–255
No function
Video tracking = ON – 1 sec.
Video tracking = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
Extended gamut Mode (default) – 1 sec.
Calibrated color Mode – 1 sec.
No function
Control panel display = ON (default) – 1 sec.
Control panel display = OFF – 1 sec.
Regulated fan speed, fixed output intensity
(default) – 1 sec.
Full fan speed, regulated output intensity – 1
sec.
Medium fan speed, regulated output intensity
– 1 sec.
Low fan speed, regulated output intensity – 1
sec.
Ultra-low fan speed, regulated light output
intensity – 1 sec.
No function
Hibernation Mode = ON – 1 sec.
Hibernation Mode = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
No function
Pan and tilt limits = ON – 1 sec.
Pan and tilt limits = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
Store lower pan limit – 1 sec.
Store upper pan limit – 1 sec.
Store lower tilt limit – 1 sec.
Store upper tilt limit – 1 sec.
Reset pan and tilt limits – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = ON – 1 sec.
Tungsten emulation = OFF (default) – 1 sec.
Stand-alone: Record current look (5 sec.)
Offline mode = Run stand-alone show
(5 sec.)
Offline mode = Hold last look (default, 5 sec.)
No function
Compact mode backlight = ON – 1 sec.
Compact mode backlight = OFF (default) – 1
sec.
No function
Enable calibration adjustment – 5 sec.
Store pan and tilt calibration – 5 sec.
Store dimmer calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Store zoom calibration – 5 sec.
No function
Reset ALL calibrations to factory defaults – 5
sec.
No function
20
0
1–127
128
129–254
255
LED PWM frequency
Hybrid LED dimming mode
Variable -2% – 0%
2400 Hz
Variable 0% – +2%
No function
Fade
128
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Control orientation reference
Home position / Front of fixture
Connections
and display
DMX disconnected
Pan
Pan range 540°
Fixture shown in drawings is for example purposes only
Tilt
Tilt range 240°
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FX Macros
Beam Intensity FX
These FX modulate the intensity of the Beam LED while maintaining the color set by the RGB channels
and P3 pixels. The color selected on the Beam virtual color wheel is used as background color.
• For example, when the Beam virtual color wheel is set to 0 (open), the Beam 2x Strobe FX will strobe
normal color on a black background.
• For example, when the Beam virtual color wheel is set to Green, the Beam 2x Strobe FX will strobe
normal color on a green background.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
1
Beam Strobe Width
Modifies pulse width of strobe patterns selected via
the Beam strobe/shutter channel
2
Beam Blackout Strobe
Flashes of Beam going dark
3
Beam 2x Strobe
Bursts of two strobe flashes
4
Beam 3x Strobe
Bursts of three strobe flashes
5
Beam 4x Strobe
Bursts of four strobe flashes
6
Beam Up, Down, Flash
Fading up, fading down and then flashing
7
Beam Up, Down, Flash Second Color
Fading up, fading down and then flashing in second
color selected via Beam virtual color wheel
8
Beam Up, Flash, Down, Flash
Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing
again
9
Beam Up, Flash, Down, Flash Second
Color
Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing
again in second color selected via Beam virtual color
wheel
10
Beam Random Levels
Random intensity levels
11
Beam Movie Flicker
Mimic old movie flicker
12
Beam Atomic Lighting
Mimic lightning
13
Beam Thunderstorm
Mimic thunderstorm
14 - 17
No effect
Beam Color FX
These FX override the Beam color set by the RGB channels, virtual color wheel and P3 pixels.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
18
Beam Red White Blue Step
Red-white-blue bump without crossfade
19
Beam Red White Blue Fade
Red-white-blue bump with crossfade
20
Beam Fire
Mimic fire
21
Beam Water
Mimic water
22
Beam Swimming pool
Mimic swimming pool
23
Beam Ice
Mimic ice
24
Beam Hot and cold
Hot and cold colors
25
Beam Warm and fuzzy
Warm and fuzzy colors
26
Beam Silver and gold
Strobe of silver with hit of gold
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Beam Gold and silver
Strobe of gold with hit of silver
28
Beam Electric Arc
Mimic electric arc
29
Beam Plasma
Mimic plasma
30 - 33
No effect
Beam Color Modifier FX
These FX shift the Beam color set by the RGB channels, virtual color wheel and P3 pixels.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
34
Beam Spectrum Shifter Static
Shift color spectrum with FX speed channel
controlling the offset versus the starting color
35
Beam Spectrum Shifter Step
Step through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color
36
Beam Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color
37
Beam Color Toggle Step
Step between color set by RGB channels + P3 pixels
and color set by virtual color wheel
38
Beam Color Toggle Fade
Fade between color set by RGB channels + P3 pixels
and color set by virtual color wheel
39
Beam tungsten
Mimic tungsten color shift
40
Beam tungsten delay
Mimic tungsten color shift and delayed dimming
response
41 - 42
No effect
Beam Timing FX
These FX modify the timing of the Beam.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
43
Beam SloMo
Average input from last frames controlled by FX
speed channel to create slow-motion effect
44 - 47
No effect
Backlight Intensity FX
These FX modulate the intensity of all Backlight LEDs together while maintaining the color(s) set by the
RGB channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels. The color selected on the Backlight virtual color wheel
is used as background color.
• For example, when the Backlight virtual color wheel is set to 0 (open), the Backlight 2x Strobe FX will
strobe normal color on a black background.
• For example, when the Backlight virtual color wheel is set to Green, the Backlight 2x Strobe FX will
strobe normal color on a green background.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
48
Backlight Strobe Width
Modifies pulse width of strobe patterns selected via
the Backlight strobe/shutter channel
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Backlight Blackout Strobe
Flashes of Backlight going dark
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Backlight 2x Strobe
Bursts of two strobe flashes
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Backlight 3x Strobe
Bursts of three strobe flashes
52
Backlight 4x Strobe
Bursts of four strobe flashes
53
Backlight Up, Down, Flash
Fading up, fading down and then flashing
54
Backlight Up, Down, Flash Second Color
Fading up, fading down and then flashing in second
color selected via Backlight virtual color wheel
55
Backlight Up, Flash, Down, Flash
Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing
again
56
Backlight Up, Flash, Down, Flash Second
Color
Fading up, flashing, fading down and then flashing
again in second color selected via Backlight virtual
color wheel
57
Backlight Random Levels
Random intensity levels
58
Backlight Movie Flicker
Mimic old movie flicker
59
Backlight Atomic Lighting
Mimic lightning
60
Backlight Thunderstorm
Mimic thunderstorm
61 - 64
No effect
Backlight Pixel FX
These FX use individual Backlight pixels for animated effects while maintaining the color(s) set by the
RGB channels, RGB pixel channels and P3 pixels. Also for these effects the Backlight virtual color wheel
can be used to select a background color.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
65
Backlight PixelKiller
Pixels turning on/off one by one when fading the FX
speed channel
66
Backlight SparkleStars
Sparkling effect
67
Backlight SparkleStars Heavy
Heavy sparkling effect
68
Backlight Lightning Flashes Random
Random lightning flashes
69
Backlight Lightning Flashes Random
Heavy
Heavy random lightning flashes
70
Backlight Lightning Flashes Left-Right
Horizontal lightning flashes
71
Backlight Lightning Flashes Top-Bottom
Vertical lightning flashes
72
Backlight Starfield
Mimic spinning starfield
73
Backlight Fiberoptic
Mimic fiber optic effect
74
Backlight Noise
Overlays noise
75
Backlight Build Up/Down Step
Pixels turning on/off in order without crossfade
76
Backlight Build Up/Down Fade
Pixels turning on/off in order with crossfade
77
Backlight Build Up/Down Random Step
Pixels turning on/off in random order without
crossfade
78
Backlight Build Up/Down Random Fade
Pixels turning on/off in random order with crossfade
79
Backlight Random 1 LED Step
Random 1 pixel chase without crossfade
80
Backlight Random 1 LED Fade
Random 1 pixel chase with crossfade
81
Backlight Random 2 LED Step
Random 2 pixels chase without crossfade
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Backlight Random 2 LED Fade
Random 2 pixels chase with crossfade
83
Backlight Random 4 LED Step
Random 4 pixels chase without crossfade
84
Backlight Random 4 LED Fade
Random 4 pixels chase with crossfade
85
Backlight Random 8 LED Step
Random 8 pixels chase without crossfade
86
Backlight Random 8 LED Fade
Random 8 pixels chase with crossfade
87
Backlight Random 12 LED Step
Random 12 pixels chase without crossfade
88
Backlight Random 12 LED Fade
Random 12 pixels chase with crossfade
89
Backlight Random 16 LED Step
Random 16 pixels chase without crossfade
90
Backlight Random 16 LED Fade
Random 16 pixels chase with crossfade
91
Backlight Split Static
Half-half split Backlight which can be indexed
92
Backlight Split Rotating Step
Half-half split Backlight which rotates without
crossfade
93
Backlight Split Rotating Fade
Half-half split Backlight which rotates with crossfade
94
Backlight Odd-Even Step
Odd-even chase without crossfade
95
Backlight Odd-Even Fade
Odd-even chase with crossfade
96
Backlight Odd-Even Dual Step
Odd-even pair chase without crossfade
97
Backlight Odd-Even Dual Fade
Odd-even pair chase with crossfade
98
Backlight 1-Radar Spin Step
1 pixel radar spinning without crossfade
99
Backlight 1-Radar Spin Fade
1 pixel radar spinning with crossfade
100
Backlight 2-Radar Spin Step
2 pixel radar spinning without crossfade
101
Backlight 2-Radar Spin Fade
2 pixel radar spinning with crossfade
102
Backlight 3-Radar Spin Step
3 pixel radar spinning without crossfade
103
Backlight 3-Radar Spin Fade
3 pixel radar spinning with crossfade
104
Backlight 4-Radar Spin Step
4 pixel radar spinning without crossfade
105
Backlight 4-Radar Spin Fade
4 pixel radar spinning with crossfade
106
Backlight 6-Radar Spin Step
6 pixel radar spinning without crossfade
107
Backlight 6-Radar Spin Fade
6 pixel radar spinning with crossfade
108
Backlight Slice Pie 1 Spin Step
Slice of pie spinning without crossfade
109
Backlight Slice Pie 1 Spin Fade
Slice of pie spinning with crossfade
110
Backlight Slice Pie 2 Spin Step
Two slices of pie spinning without crossfade
111
Backlight Slice Pie 2 Spin Fade
Two slices of pie spinning with crossfade
112
Backlight Slice Pie 3 Spin Step
Three slices of pie spinning without crossfade
113
Backlight Slice Pie 3 Spin Fade
Three slices of pie spinning with crossfade
114
Backlight Random Slice Pie Step
Random slice of pie chase without crossfade
115
Backlight Random Slice Pie Fade
Random slice of pie chase with crossfade
116
Backlight Snake 1 LED Step
Snake of 1 pixel spinning around without crossfade
117
Backlight Snake 1 LED Fade
Snake of 1 pixel spinning around with crossfade
118
Backlight Snake 2 LEDs Step
Snake of 2 pixels spinning around without crossfade
119
Backlight Snake 2 LEDs Fade
Snake of 2 pixels spinning around with crossfade
120
Backlight Snake 4 LEDs Step
Snake of 4 pixels spinning around without crossfade
121
Backlight Snake 4 LEDs Fade
Snake of 4 pixels spinning around with crossfade
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Backlight Snake 8 LEDs Step
Snake of 8 pixels spinning around without crossfade
123
Backlight Snake 8 LEDs Fade
Snake of 8 pixels spinning around with crossfade
124
Backlight Snake 12 LEDs Step
Snake of 12 pixels spinning around without crossfade
125
Backlight Snake 12 LEDs Fade
Snake of 12 pixels spinning around with crossfade
126
Backlight Snake 16 LEDs Step
Snake of 16 pixels spinning around without crossfade
127
Backlight Snake 16 LEDs Fade
Snake of 16 pixels spinning around with crossfade
128
Backlight Nightrider Vertical
Pulsing line bouncing vertical
129
Backlight Nightrider Horizontal
Pulsing line bouncing horizontal
130
Backlight Snowflakes Vertical
Snowflakes falling vertical
131
Backlight Snowflakes Horizontal
Snowflakes falling horizontal
132
Backlight Rain Vertical
Raindrops falling vertical
133
Backlight Rain Horizontal
Raindrops falling horizontal
134
Backlight Vertical Line Step
Vertical line chase without crossfade
135
Backlight Vertical Line Fade
Vertical line chase with crossfade
136
Backlight Vertical Line Bounce Step
Vertical line bounce without crossfade
137
Backlight Vertical Line Bounce Fade
Vertical line bounce with crossfade
138
Backlight Horizontal Line Step
Horizontal line chase without crossfade
139
Backlight Horizontal Line Fade
Horizontal line chase with crossfade
140
Backlight Horizontal Line Bounce Step
Horizontal line bounce without crossfade
141
Backlight Horizontal Line Bounce Fade
Horizontal line bounce with crossfade
142
Backlight Vertical+Horizontal Line
Bounce Step
Vertical and horizontal line bounce without crossfade
143
Backlight Vertical+Horizontal Line
Bounce Fade
Vertical and horizontal line bounce with crossfade
144 - 147
No effect
Backlight Color FX
These FX override the Backlight color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color
wheel and P3 pixels.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
148
Backlight Rainbow LEDs Step
Rainbow pattern without crossfade
149
Backlight Rainbow LEDs Fade
Rainbow pattern with crossfade
150
Backlight Random Rainbow LEDs Step
Random rainbow pattern without crossfade
151
Backlight Random Rainbow LEDs Fade
Random rainbow pattern with crossfade
152
Backlight Red-Yellow LEDs Step
Variations in red-yellow tint without crossfade
153
Backlight Red-Yellow LEDs Fade
Variations in red-yellow tint with crossfade
154
Backlight Yellow-Green LEDs Step
Variations in yellow-green tint without crossfade
155
Backlight Yellow-Green LEDs Fade
Variations in yellow-green tint with crossfade
156
Backlight Green-Cyan LEDs Step
Variations in green-cyan tint without crossfade
157
Backlight Green-Cyan LEDs Fade
Variations in green-cyan tint with crossfade
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Backlight Cyan-Blue LEDs Step
Variations in cyan-blue tint without crossfade
159
Backlight Cyan-Blue LEDs Fade
Variations in cyan-blue tint with crossfade
160
Backlight Blue-Magenta LEDs Step
Variations in blue-magenta tint without crossfade
161
Backlight Blue-Magenta LEDs Fade
Variations in blue-magenta tint with crossfade
162
Backlight Magenta-Red LEDs Step
Variations in magenta-red tint without crossfade
163
Backlight Magenta-Red LEDs Fade
Variations in magenta-red tint with crossfade
164
Backlight Red White Blue Step
Red-white-blue bump without crossfade
165
Backlight Red White Blue Fade
Red-white-blue bump with crossfade
166
Backlight Fire
Mimic fire
167
Backlight Water
Mimic water
168
Backlight Swimming pool
Mimic swimming pool
169
Backlight Ice
Mimic ice
170
Backlight Hot and cold
Hot and cold colors
171
Backlight Warm and fuzzy
Warm and fuzzy colors
172
Backlight Silver and gold
Strobe of silver with hit of gold
173
Backlight Gold and silver
Strobe of gold with hit of silver
174
Backlight Electric Arc
Mimic electric arc
175
Backlight Plasma
Mimic plasma
176 - 179
No effect
Backlight Color Modifier FX
These FX shift the Backlight color(s) set by the RGB channels, RGB pixel channels, virtual color wheel
and P3 pixels.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
180
Backlight Spectrum Shifter Static
Shift color spectrum with FX speed channel
controlling the offset versus the starting color(s)
181
Backlight Spectrum Shifter Step
Step through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color(s)
182
Backlight Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade through offset colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color(s)
183
Backlight Pixel Spectrum Shifter Static
Offset pixel colors with FX speed channel controlling
the maximum offset versus the starting color(s)
184
Backlight Pixel Spectrum Shifter Step
Step pixels through offset colors with FX speed
channel controlling the maximum offset versus the
starting color(s)
185
Backlight Pixel Spectrum Shifter Fade
Fade pixels through offset colors with FX speed
channel controlling the maximum offset versus the
starting color(s)
186
Backlight Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random
Static
Random offset pixel colors with FX speed channel
controlling the maximum offset versus the starting
color(s)
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Backlight Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random
Step
Random step pixels through offset colors with FX
speed channel controlling the maximum offset versus
the starting color(s)
188
Backlight Pixel Spectrum Shifter Random
Fade
Random fade pixels through offset colors with FX
speed channel controlling the maximum offset versus
the starting color(s)
189
Backlight Color Toggle Step
Step between color(s) set by RGB channels + RGB
pixel channels + P3 pixels and color set by virtual
color wheel
190
Backlight Color Toggle Fade
Fade between color(s) set by RGB channels + RGB
pixel channels + P3 pixels and color set by virtual
color wheel
191
Backlight Tungsten
Mimic tungsten color shift
192
Backlight Tungsten Delay
Mimic tungsten color shift and delayed dimming
response
193 - 196
No effect
Backlight Timing FX
These FX modify the timing of the Backlight.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
197
Backlight SloMo
Average input from last frames controlled by FX
speed channel to create slow-motion effect
198 - 201
No effect
Beam & Backlight Combined FX
These FX operate both the Beam and the Backlight LEDs alternately or together, running effects over the
entire fixture.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
202
Beam-Backlight Step
Beam-Backlight chase without crossfade
203
Beam-Backlight Fade
Beam-Backlight chase with crossfade
204
Backlight Ramp Beam Flash
Backlight fade plus Beam flash
205
Beam Ramp Backlight Flash
Beam fade plus Backlight flash
206
Full Thunderstorm
Mimic thunderstorm
207
Full Welding
Mimic welding
208
Full 3 Step Strobe
Chase Beam - Backlight - both
209 - 212
No effect
Zoom FX
These FX modulate the zoom, sometimes combined with the dimmer.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
213
Zoom Step
Step between min zoom and max zoom
214
Zoom Fade
Fade between min zoom and max zoom
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215
Zoom Random Step
Step between random zoom positions
216
Zoom Random Fade
Fade between random zoom positions
217
Zoom Fade In Snap Out
Slow zoom in and then snap to out position again
218
Zoom Fade Out Snap In
Slow zoom out and then snap to in position again
219
Beam Splash
Zoom out and fade out, and then snap to narrow and
full
220
Beam Splash Invert
Zoom in and fade out, and then snap to wide and full
221
Backlight Splash
Zoom out and fade out, and then snap to narrow and
full
222
Backlight Splash Invert
Zoom in and fade out, and then snap to wide and full
223
Beam Zoom Snap Out Towards Backlight
Zoom out and snap from Beam to Backlight, and then
snap to narrow and full Beam again
224
Beam Zoom Fade Out Towards Backlight
Zoom out and crossfade from Beam to Backlight, and
then snap to narrow and full Beam again
225
Beam Zoom Snap In Towards Backlight
Zoom in and snap from Beam to Backlight, and then
snap to wide and full Beam again
226
Beam Zoom Fade In Towards Backlight
Zoom in and crossfade from Beam to Backlight, and
then snap to wide and full Beam again
227 - 230
No effect
Movement FX
These FX modulate the position (around the home position set by the Pan and Tilt channels), sometimes
combined with the dimmer.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
231
Pan and Tilt Circle Small
Small circle
232
Pan and Tilt Circle Medium
Medium circle
233
Pan and Tilt Circle Large
Large circle
234
Pan and Tilt Figure 8 Small
Small 8
235
Pan and Tilt Figure 8 Medium
Medium 8
236
Pan and Tilt Figure 8 Large
Large 8
237
Pan and Tilt Diagonal Line Small
Small line
238
Pan and Tilt Diagonal Line Medium
Medium line
239
Pan and Tilt Diagonal Line Large
Large line
240
Pan and Tilt Square Small
Small square
241
Pan and Tilt Square Medium
Medium square
242
Pan and Tilt Square Large
Large square
243
Tilt Sawtooth with Dimmer
Tilt and dimmer fading, then snap to home and full
244
Pan Sawtooth with Dimmer
Pan and dimmer fading, then snap to home and full
245 - 249
No effect
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PixelMask FX
These FX contain a library of static intensity masks.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
250
No effect
251
Backlight PixelMasks Static
Library of static pixel intensity patterns which can be
selected via the FX speed channel
252
No effect
ColorLook FX
These FX contain a library of static color looks.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
253
No effect
254
Backlight ColorLooks Static
Library of static colored pixel patterns which can be
selected via the FX speed channel
Dimming curve FX
This FX applies a dimmer curve to virtual dimmers used on a lighting console.
DMX Value
Effect
Description
255
Virtual dimmer square law
Enhances bottom end of dimming range when using
virtual dimmer on backlight pixel RGB channels
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Compliance and specifications
See the Safety and Installation Manual attached to this user manual for details of this product’s
compliance with national and international standards, FCC rules etc. See the Martin website at
www.martin.com for technical specifications for this product.
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Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters
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Table of contents
Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 2
Safety information ....................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 8
Before using the product for the first time ........................................................ 8
Applying mains power ...................................................................................... 8
Packing and unpacking .................................................................................... 8
Fixture overview .......................................................................................................... 9
Physical installation ................................................................................................... 10
Installation location ........................................................................................ 10
Avoiding damage from other light sources ..................................................... 10
Standing the fixture on a flat surface .............................................................. 10
Mounting on a truss in free-hanging mode ..................................................... 10
Mounting directly on a truss with two rigging clamps ..................................... 11
Securing with a safety cable .......................................................................... 11
AC mains power ........................................................................................................ 12
Linking fixtures to power in a chain ................................................................ 12
Connecting to power ...................................................................................... 12
Data connections ...................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 14
Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 14
Uploading new firmware ................................................................................ 14
Service and repairs ........................................................................................ 16
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Safety information
WARNING!
Read the safety precautions in this manual before installing,
powering, operating or servicing this product.
The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual:
Warning!
Safety hazard.
Risk of severe
injury or death.
Warning!
Hazardous
voltage. Risk
of lethal or
severe electric
shock.
Warning!
Fire hazard.
Warning!
Burn hazard.
Hot surface.
Do not touch.
Warning!
Intense light
emission.
Warning!
See user documentation.
Warning! Risk Group 2 product according to IEC/TR 62778. Possibly hazardous radiation
emitted from this product. May be harmful to the eyes. Do not stare directly into the light
output from the product. Position the product so that prolonged staring into the product at a
distance closer than 30 m (99 ft.) is not expected. Do not view the light output with optical
instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
This lighting fixture presents risks of severe injury or death due to fire and burn hazards,
electric shock and falls if the safety precautions in this manual are not followed.
Only qualified technicians are permitted to open the fixture. Users may carry out external
cleaning as described in this manual, following the warnings and instructions provided, but
any service operation not described in this manual or in the fixture’s User Manual must be
referred to an authorized Martin service technician.
Read this manual before installing, powering, operating or servicing the fixture. Follow the
safety precautions and observe all warnings in this Safety and Installation Manual, in the
fixture’s User Manual, and printed on the fixture.
This fixture is for professional use as a stage light only. It is not for household or general
lighting applications. Respect all locally applicable laws, codes and regulations when
installing, powering, operating or servicing the fixture.
The light source contained in this fixture must be replaced by Martin
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Service or an
authorized Martin Service partner only.
Install, operate and service Martin products only as directed in their user documentation, or
you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
The latest versions of this Safety and Installation Manual and the fixture’s User Manual are
available for download from the MAC One area of the Martin website at www.martin.com.
Before you install, operate or service the fixture, check the Martin website and make sure
that you have the latest user documentation for the fixture. Document revisions are indicated
at the bottom of page 2.
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Technical Support
If you have questions about how to install or operate the fixture safely, please contact
Harman Professional Technical support:
• For technical support in North America, please contact
HProTechSupportUSA@harman.com
Phone: (844) 776-4899
• For technical support outside North America, please contact your national distributor.
Protection from electric shock
The fixture has an ingress protection rating of IP20 and is for use in dry locations only. Do
not expose it to rain or moisture.
The fixture accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V~ (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Do not connect the
fixture to mains power that is not within this range.
The fixture has a maximum total power consumption of 180 W.
The fixture draws a maximum total current of 2.0 A at 100-120 V~ and a maximum total
current of 0.9 A at 200-240 V~.
The fixture draws a typical half-cycle RMS inrush current of 3.5 A for the first 10 milliseconds
when mains power is first applied to the fixture at 230 V~, 50 Hz.
The voltage and frequency at the power throughput socket are the same as that applied at
the power input socket.
Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the electrical ratings of any
cable or connector used in the chain.
If you relay power from one fixture to another using power throughput sockets, observe the
following safety limits, or you may create a risk of fire and electric shock:
• Do not connect more than eight (8) MAC One fixtures in total to each other in an
interconnected chain when supplying the fixture with mains power from 100 V to 120 V.
• Do not connect more than sixteen (16) MAC One fixtures in total to each other in an
interconnected chain when supplying the fixture with mains power from 200 V to 240 V.
To connect the fixture to mains power, you must first obtain 12 AWG or 2.5 mm
2
power input
cable that is 16 A rated and heat-resistant to 90° C (194° F) minimum. In the USA and
Canada, the cable must be UL-listed, type SJTW or equivalent. In the EU, the cables must
be type H05VV-F or equivalent. Suitable cables with the correct connectors are available
from Martin.
Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth) via the power input cable.
Do not remove the protective coating on the housing or loosen screws to establish a
separate ground (earth) connection from the fixture’s chassis.
Use only a source of mains power that complies with local building and electrical codes and
has both overload and ground-fault (earth-fault) protection.
Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power before carrying out any installation, cleaning or
maintenance work and when the fixture is not in use.
Isolate the fixture from power immediately if the power plug or any seal, cover, cable, or
other component is damaged, defective, deformed, showing signs of water ingress or
showing signs of overheating. Do not reapply power until repairs have been completed.
Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in
perfect condition and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices.
Do not connect a device to power if its maximum current draw will exceed the electrical
ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain.
Support the weight of cable runs. Do not allow a length of cable to hang from a connector.
Do not remove any cover from the fixture.
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The DMX and Ethernet transceivers of the fixture are isolated/SELV to prevent ground loops
and for safety reasons.
Do not use this equipment at an altitude of more than 2000 m (6570 ft.) above sea level.
Protection from burns and fire
Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (T
a
) exceeds 40° C (104° F). At this
temperature, a thermal protection system shuts the fixture down automatically.
The surface of the fixture can reach up to 55° C (131° F) during operation. Avoid contact by
persons and materials. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before handling.
Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture. Keep all combustible materials (e.g.
fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.2 m (8 in.) away from the fixture.
Do not use the fixture to illuminate any surface that is closer than 1.75 m (5.75 ft) from the
front of the head.
Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture. Provide a minimum
clearance of 0.2 m (8 in.) around fans and air vents.
Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto any optical component unless they are
supplied by Martin for use with the fixture.
See drawing on right. The fixture’s lenses can focus
the sun’s rays inside the fixture, creating a risk of fire
and damage. Do not expose the front of the fixture to
sunlight or any other source of powerful light from any
angle, even for a few seconds. Make sure that the
head will be pointing away from the sun and from any
other potential source of powerful light at all times, even when the fixture is not in use.
Protection from eye injury
This fixture is a Risk Group 2 product according to IEC/TR 62778. It emits possibly
hazardous optical radiation. It falls into the Risk Group categories shown below according to
IEC/TR 62778 under worst-case conditions:
At a distance of less than 0.2 m (7.9 in.) from the fixture, the light output can potentially
cause eye or skin injury before an exposed person's natural aversion responses (blink reflex
and reaction to skin discomfort) can protect them. At distances greater than 0.2 m (7.9 in.),
potential eye and skin injury hazards from the light output are normally prevented by natural
aversion reflexes.
Position the fixture so that persons cannot be exposed to the fixture's light output at a
distance of less than 0.2 m (7.9 in.) from the fixture and so that prolonged staring into the
light output at less than 30 m (99 ft.) is not expected.
Do not look directly into the fixture’s light output.
Do not look at the light output with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar optical
instruments that may concentrate the light output.
Ensure that persons are not looking directly into the front of the fixture when the product
lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is applied, when the product receives a
control signal, or when certain control menu items are selected.
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Disconnect the fixture from power at all times when the fixture is not in use.
Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near the
fixture.
Protection from injury
The fixture weighs 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.) not including rigging hardware.
When the fixture is in use, it must be either:
• fastened to a secure, stable structure such as a rigging truss, or
• standing on a stable horizontal surface where it will not present a danger of tripping or
falling.
Install the fixture only as directed in this manual.
The fixture is not portable when in use.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware used can hold at least six (6) times
the weight of all the devices they support.
Make sure that all supporting structures and rigging hardware items (including safety cables
and fasteners) are in perfect condition, safely dimensioned, suitable for the installation
environment and will be stable under all weather and temperature conditions.
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a truss or similar support using a
rigging clamp fastened to an omega bracket or using two rigging clamps bolted directly into
the M12 holes in the base of the fixture. Do not use a safety cable as the primary means of
support.
If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, install as
directed in this manual a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold the
fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must be approved by an
official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply
with DGUV 17 (BGV C1) or EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing
a static suspended load that is six (6) times the weight of the fixture and all installed
accessories.
If the safety cable attachment point becomes deformed, do not suspend the fixture. Have
the fixture repaired by an authorized Martin service partner.
Allow enough clearance around the head to ensure that it cannot collide with an object or
another fixture when it moves.
Check that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened.
Block access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the fixture. Make sure that there is no risk of injury from falling parts,
tools or other materials.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical
component.
Do not lift or carry the fixture by its head. Support the fixture by its base only.
In the event of an operating problem, stop using the fixture immediately and disconnect it
from power. Do not attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than
genuine Martin parts.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to Martin Service or an authorized
Martin service partner.
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the MAC One moving head lighting fixture from Martin®.
This Safety and Installation Manual is supplied with the fixture. It gives details of installing and servicing
the fixture as well as connecting to mains power. The MAC One User Manual, containing full instructions
for connecting to control data, setting up, controlling and monitoring the fixture is available for download
from the MAC One area of the Martin website at www.martin.com. If you have any difficulty locating this
document, please contact your Martin supplier for assistance.
Before installing, operating or servicing the MAC One, please check the fixture’s area of the Martin
website at www.martin.com and make sure that you have the latest user documentation for the product.
Not all product specifications are included in the fixture’s user documentation. You can find full
specifications for the fixture in the MAC One area of the Martin website. The online specifications include
information to help you order accessories such as cables, flightcases etc.
The fixture is supplied with this Safety and Installation manual, a soft lens accessory that mounts on the
front of the head without tools and a Martin omega bracket for fastening a rigging clamp to the fixture
base.
Before using the product for the first time
1. Check the support pages on the Martin Professional website at www.martin.com for the most recent
user documentation and technical specifications for the fixture. Martin user manual revisions are
identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.
2. Read ‘Safety information’ on page 3 before installing, operating or servicing the fixture.
3. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Do not attempt to
operate a damaged fixture.
4. Check that the voltage and frequency of the local power source match the mains power requirements
of the fixture.
5. Either hard-wire the fixture’s power input cable to an AC mains power source or install as described in
this manual a power plug (cord cap) that is suitable for local power outlets on the power input cable
and connect the cable to an AC mains power outlet. If you need to fabricate a power cable, use only
the cable and connector specified in this manual.
Applying mains power
The fixture does not have an on/off switch. It becomes active as soon as AC mains power is applied at the
power input connector. Be prepared for the head to move and for the fixture to suddenly emit bright light.
Each time power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects and functions to their home positions. A
reset typically takes around 20 seconds.
Packing and unpacking
Allow the fixture to cool for 30 minutes before packing it for storage or transport in a flightcase or
packaging.
If you move the fixture from a cold to a warm environment, remove it from its flightcase or packaging and
give it at least two hours to acclimatize before you apply power. This will help to avoid damage due to
internal condensation.
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Fixture overview
Connections panel, control panel
A – AC mains power input (Neutrik
powerCON TRUE1 TOP)
B – AC mains power throughput (Neutrik
powerCON TRUE1 TOP)
C – DMX data input (5-pin locking male
XLR)
D – DMX data thru / output (5-pin locking
female XLR)
E – Art-Net, sACN or P3 Ethernet port A in/out
with fail-safe bypass
F – Art-Net, sACN or P3 Ethernet port B in/out
with fail-safe bypass
G – Backlit control panel display with battery
power
H – Control buttons
G
E
F
H
A
B
C
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Physical installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before installing the fixture.
To avoid head collisions when installing MAC One fixtures next to each other, allow a
minimum center-to-center distance between fixtures of 300 mm (12 inches).
Martin can supply installation hardware such as rigging clamps and safety cables that are suitable for use
with the fixture (see the product specifications on the MAC One product page on the Martin website at
www.martin.com).
Installation location
Fasten the fixture to a secure structure or surface or stand it on a surface where it cannot be moved or fall
over. If you install the fixture in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as
directed in this manual using a securely anchored safety cable that will hold the fixture if the primary
fastening method fails.
Avoiding damage from other light sources
Do not point the light output from other lighting fixtures at the MAC One, as powerful light can damage the
display.
Standing the fixture on a flat surface
The fixture can be placed on a hard, flat, secure horizontal surface provided that there is no risk that it
may cause an obstruction or be knocked over. Ensure that the surface can support at least six (6) times
the weight of all items that it will support.
If you install the fixture in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, secure it as directed in
this chapter with a securely anchored safety cable.
Mounting on a truss in free-hanging mode
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure using the supplied omega bracket and a
rigging clamp that is approved for the weight that it will support, on condition that the fixture is installed
hanging freely downwards only.
To clamp the fixture to a truss:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least six times (or more if required by local regulations)
the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. The fixture is supplied with a Martin omega bracket. Bolt a rigging clamp that is in perfect condition
and approved for the weight that it will support securely to the omega bracket. Use an M12 grade 8.8
steel minimum bolt with a self-locking nut.
4. Fasten the omega bracket to the base of the fixture by locking the bracket’s quarter-
turn fasteners into the receptacles (A in illustration on next page) in the base of the
fixture. Turn quarter-turn fasteners a full 90° to lock them as shown on right.
5. Note the position of the arrow marked FRONT (see illustration on next page). Working
from a stable platform, hang the fixture on the truss and fasten the rigging clamp
onto the truss with FRONT pointing towards the main area to be illuminated.
6. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed on next page.
7. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects.
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Mounting directly on a truss with two rigging clamps
The fixture can be clamped to a truss or similar rigging structure in any orientation
using two half-coupler type rigging clamps (see illustration on right) bolted directly
to the fixture base.
To clamp the fixture to a truss directly with half-coupler clamps:
1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least six times (or more if
required by local regulations) the weight of all fixtures and equipment to be
installed on it.
2. Block access under the work area.
3. Bolt two half-coupler clamps securely to the base of the fixture by passing an
M12 grade 8.8 steel minimum bolt through each clamp and fastening the bolts
into the threaded holes C in the illustration above. Bolts must protrude minimum 24 mm and maximum
40 mm into the base of the fixture (see illustration on right). Apply a small quantity of Loctite 243 to the
threads of the bolts before fastening them into the base. The clamps must be in perfect condition and
approved for the weight that they will support. Do not use one single clamp, or you will damage the
fixture base and create a safety hazard.
4. Fasten the two half-coupler clamps securely to a rigging truss or
similar.
5. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below.
Securing with a safety cable
1. Obtain a safety cable that is approved for the weight of the fixture.
2. Fasten the cable to one of the safety cable attachment points in
the base of the fixture (see B in illustration above) by either
looping it through or fastening a carabiner clip to the attachment
point B.
3. Remove as much slack as possible from the safety cable (by looping the cable around the truss chord,
for example) and fasten it to a secure anchoring point.
4. Make sure that the safety cable will hold the fixture if a primary attachment fails.
5. Make sure that there is no possibility of the head colliding with other fixtures or objects when it moves
through its full pan and tilt ranges,
B
B
A
A
C
C
C
106 mm
MAC One fixture base
Half-coupler
clamp
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AC mains power
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before connecting the fixture to AC
mains power.
The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100-240 V at
50/60 Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or frequency to the fixture.
The fixture’s maximum current draw is as follows:
• at 100-120 V~: 2.0 A
• at 200-240 V~: 0.9 A.
Typical half-cycle RMS inrush current: 3.5 A at 230 V, 50 Hz.
Typical earth-leakage current: 0.5 mA.
The fixture requires a power input cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W (TOP) female
cable connector for AC mains power input. The cable must meet the requirements listed under “Protection
from electric shock” on page 5. Martin can supply suitable input cables 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) long with input
connectors at one end and bare ends at the other, as well as standard power link cable and loose
input/output connectors. (see the Martin website at www.martin.com).
The fixture can be hard-wired to a building electrical installation if you want to install it permanently.
Alternatively, you can connect it to local power outlets if you install a suitable power plug on the power
input cable. When installing a power plug, follow the plug manufacturer’s instructions and connect the
wires in the power cable following the color coding guide in the table below:
Live or L
Neutral or N
Earth, Ground or
US system
Black
White
Green
EU system
Brown
Blue
Yellow/green
If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 (TOP) connector on a power cable, follow the connector
manufacturer’s instructions (normally published on the manufacturer’s website or included with the
product), respecting the color coding guide above.
Linking fixtures to power in a chain
If you obtain a 12 AWG / 2.5 mm
2
power input cable and 12 AWG / 2.5 mm
2
power relay cables from
Martin, you can relay mains power from one fixture to another by connecting fixtures to power in a linked
daisy-chain, MAINS OUT throughput socket to MAINS IN input socket. If you create a linked daisy-chain
like this, you must respect the following safety limits, or you may create a risk of fire and electric shock:
Using 12 AWG / 2.5 mm
2
cables from Martin, you can link:
• maximum huit (8) MAC One fixtures total in one chain at 100-120 V, or
• maximum sixteen (16) MAC One fixtures total in one chain at 200-240 V.
If you connect multiple fixtures to power in a daisy-chain, we recommend that you draw power from a
circuit that is protected by a type D MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker). This will avoid the breaker tripping
unnecessarily due to inrush current.
Connecting to power
Connect the fixture to AC mains power by lining up the keys in the power input cable connector with the
keyways in the power input connector in the connections panel, inserting the connector and twisting
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clockwise. Twist the cable connector counterclockwise and remove it from the connections panel to
disconnect.
The fixture does not have an on/off switch. It becomes active as soon as power is applied at the power
input connector. Be prepared for the head to move suddenly and for the fixture to emit bright light as soon
as power is applied.
Data connections
See the MAC One User Manual available for download from www.martin.com for full details of connecting
the fixture to control data.
Use data cable that meets the following specifications:
• DMX cable must be shielded, twisted-pair, high-quality dedicated DMX cable only. Microphone cable
is not suitable.
• Ethernet cable must be shielded, twisted-pair, type S/UTP, SF/UTP, S/STP or SF/STP only. The cable
must be rated Cat 5e or better. The cable shield must be electrically connected to connector housings,
and the other devices on the data link must also support shielded connections.
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Maintenance
Warning! Read ‘Safety information’ on page 4 before servicing the fixture.
Cleaning
Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle buildup degrades performance, causes overheating and will
damage the fixture. Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the product
warranty.
The cleaning of external optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning
schedules for lighting fixtures vary greatly depending on the operating environment. It is therefore
impossible to specify precise cleaning intervals for the fixture. Environmental factors that may result in a
need for frequent cleaning include:
• Use of smoke or fog machines.
• High airflow rates (near air conditioning vents, for example).
• Presence of cigarette smoke.
• Airborne dust (from stage effects, building structures and fittings or the natural environment at outdoor
events, for example).
If one or more of these factors is present, inspect fixtures within their first 100 hours of operation to see
whether cleaning is necessary. Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess
cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your Martin dealer about a suitable
maintenance schedule.
Use gentle pressure only when cleaning, and work in a clean, well-lit area. Do not use any product that
contains solvents or abrasives, as these can cause surface damage.
To clean the fixture:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
2. Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles from the outside of the fixture and the air vents
at the back and sides of the head with low-pressure compressed air. Holding cooling fan blades
stationary with a screwdriver will protect them from spinning too fast and possibly being damaged
when you apply a vacuum or air jet.
3. Clean surfaces by wiping gently with a soft, clean lint-free cloth moistened with a weak detergent
solution. Do not rub glass surfaces hard: lift particles off with a soft repeated press. Dry with a soft,
clean, lint-free cloth or low-pressure compressed air. Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue
or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
Uploading new firmware via Martin Companion
Important! Do not switch the fixture off or disconnect the source of the firmware during an update, or the
firmware will be corrupted.
You can check the currently installed firmware version in the INFORMATION menu. Firmware updates
can be downloaded automatically from the Martin cloud using the Martin Companion software suite on a
PC connected to the Internet.
Fixture information and settings are not affected when you upload new firmware to the fixture. All MAC
One fixtures that are powered on and connected via a DMX link to the fixture that you update will also
have their firmware updated.
If you update firmware to a newer version, check the MAC One area of www.martin.com to see whether
an updated version of the fixture’s User Manual is available for the new firmware.
You need the following in order to install firmware:
• A Windows PC running the latest version of the Martin Companion software suite that is available for
download from the Martin website at www.martin.com.
• The latest MAC One firmware files (Martin Companion automatically downloads these from the Martin
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fixture firmware cloud when you run it on a PC that is connected to the Internet).
• A Martin Companion Cable USB-DMX hardware interface (available from your Martin supplier). Note
that you can install new firmware in multiple fixtures at the same time using the Martin Companion
Cable.
Martin Companion will install firmware in all the fixtures of the same type that are powered on and
connected on the same DMX link.
To install the MAC One firmware using a Martin Companion Cable:
1. Apply power to the MAC One fixture(s) and allow it (them) to boot.
2. Connect the Martin Companion Cable’s USB connector to a USB port on your PC. Connect the Martin
Companion Cable’s XLR connector to either the fixture’s DMX IN connector or the DMX link.
3. Start the PC and launch Martin Companion. Check that the Martin Companion application correctly
detects the Martin Companion Cable (the USB icon in the top right corner should be visible with no
strikethrough.).
4. Locate the latest MAC One firmware in Martin Companion’s Firmware window.
5. Start the firmware update by clicking Update Firmware via DMX in Martin Companion. Do not
disconnect the Martin Companion Cable or shut down power until the upload is complete and the
fixture(s) has successfully rebooted.
6. If you are updating multiple fixtures over a DMX link, check that they have all rebooted correctly.
Updating firmware over network cable
Besides the option to update firmware over DMX cable and XLR connectors outlined above, you can also
update firmware over a network cable using Martin Companion or a Martin P3 System Controller.
Fixture-to-fixture firmware uploads
It is possible to update the firmware in one fixture and then use that fixture to carry out a fixture-to-fixture
firmware upload. This method will install the new firmware in all the other fixtures that are powered on and
connected to the same DMX / RDM / Art-Net data link. You must use the control panel of the fixture with
the new firmware to send the firmware out to the other fixtures on the data link. The other fixtures will
automatically recognize that firmware is being sent to them and accept the firmware update. Only MAC
One fixtures will accept the new firmware – other types of fixture will ignore it.
To carry out a fixture-to-fixture upload:
1. Apply power to the fixture that has the new firmware, apply power to the fixtures that you want to send
the firmware to, and wait for all the fixtures to reset. Disconnect any DMX, Art-Net, sACN or P3
controllers from the data link.
2. In the fixture that has the new firmware, open the SERVICE menu and go to FIXTURE TO FIXTURE
FW. Select from UPLOAD VIA DMX512 or UPLOAD VIA ART-NET, depending on the type of data link
used, and select START. The firmware will be uploaded to the other fixtures on the data link using
RDM protocol.
Note that fixtures on an Art-Net link must be in the same DMX universe.
The FORCE command forces all connected fixtures to accept the new firmware, even if they already
have that firmware version installed (if fixtures already have a firmware version installed, they will
normally ignore uploads of that same firmware version).
You can select from two firmware transfer speeds: HIGH SPEED and HIGH STABILITY. If you
encounter problems that may be caused by interference, imperfect data connectivity, external noise,
etc. while you are trying to upload firmware, select HIGH STABILITY. This sends each data packet
twice and may resolve stability issues.
3. When the firmware upload is complete, the fixtures that have received firmware will reboot on the new
firmware.
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Service and repairs
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the fixture. Do not open the housing. The LED light source is
not user-replaceable.
Refer any service or repair operation not described in this manual to an authorized Martin service
technician. Do not try to carry out such an operation yourself, as doing so may present a health or safety
risk. It may also cause damage or malfunction, and it may void your product warranty.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by the Martin Professional Global
Service organization and its approved agents, giving owners access to Martin’s expertise and product
knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of performance throughout the product’s
lifetime. Please contact your Martin supplier for details.
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Specifications
For full product specifications, see the MAC One area of the Martin website at www.martin.com
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations – Règlement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.
CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B); CAN ICES-005 (B) / NMB-005 (B)
EU Declaration of Conformity
An EU Declaration of Conformity covering this product is available for download from the MAC One
product area of the Martin website at www.martin.com.
Disposing of the product
Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment), where applicable.
Help preserve the environment! Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life.
Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products
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