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RUSH MH 6 Wash
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  • Page 1 RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 2 The RUSH name, RUSH logo, Martin name and Martin logo and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety information ....................4 Introduction ......................9 Before using the product for the first time ............9 Physical installation ..................10 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ............10 Mounting the fixture on a truss ..............10 AC power ......................
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
  • Page 5 The supplied power input cable is rated 6 A and can safely supply only one fixture with mains power. Do not connect any device to the fixture’s MAINS OUT connector when using this cable. If you replace this cable and also use the replacement ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 6 MAINS IN input socket, but do not link more than: • eight (8) RUSH MH 6 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or • fourteen (14) RUSH MH 6 fixtures in total at 200-240 V. The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN socket.
  • Page 7 TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures, must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6 and must be capable of bearing a ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 8 Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    4. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power requirements of the fixture. 5. Check the RUSH support pages on the Martin Professional website at www.martin.com for the most recent user documentation and technical information about the fixture.
  • Page 10: Physical Installation

    3. The fixture is supplied with an omega-type bracket to which a rigging clamp can be attached. Bolt a rigging clamp securely to the bracket. The bolt used must be M12, grade 8.8 steel minimum, and fastened with a self-locking nut. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 11: Securing With A Safety Cable

    See illustration on right. Loop the safety cable through the cutout in the fixture’s baseplate (arrowed) and around a secure anchoring point. Martin™ can supply suitable safety cables and rigging clamps (see ‘Accessories’ on page 33). ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 12: Ac 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. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 13: Linking Fixtures To Power In A Chain

    Using 14 AWG or 1.5 mm cables from Martin™, you can link: • Maximum eight (8) RUSH MH 6 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or • Maximum fourteen (14) RUSH MH 6 fixtures in total at 200-240 V. If you install a power plug on the 14 AWG / 1.5 mm...
  • Page 14: Fixture Overview

    6 – Primary (mains power) fuse The T 3.15 A primary fuse (F1) is located inside the fuse holder. 7-10 – DMX input/output 3 and 5-pin XLR sockets are provided for DMX input and output (throughput). ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 15: Control Data Link

    2. Connect the first fixture’s DMX output to the DMX input of the next fixture and continue connecting fixtures output to input. Terminate the last fixture on the link with a DMX termination plug. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 16: Fixture Setup

    Blackout or hold if DMX signal stops To decide how the fixture behaves if the DMX signal is lost: 1. Select DMX STATE and press ENTER. The currently set mode will blink in the display. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 17: Dimming Curves

    This gives the fastest dimmer response. • FADE adds a two-second (approx.) smooth fade to changes in dimming level sent from the controller. This gives the smoothest dimmer fading. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 18: Pan/Tilt Inversion

    2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select RED, GREEN or BLUE. 3. Once the color has been selected, press ENTER. 4. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the amount of that color (125~255) in the white balance mix. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 19: Manual Test

    The fixture resets each time you power it on, but you can also reset the fixture manually from the control panel and by DMX. To carry out a manual reset: 1. Scroll to RESET and press ENTER to reset the fixture (or press MENU to exit without resetting). ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 20: Home Position (Offsets) Adjustment

    DMX value 230-234, pan calibration with DMX value 235- 249, or tilt calibration with DMX value 240-244. 5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 as necessary. 6. When finished calibrating effects, set channel 14 to “No function” to resume normal DMX control. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 21: Effects

    Color control DMX channels 4 – 7 provide full RGBW color mixing. ™ Besides color mixing, the MH 6 Wash provides a simulated color wheel effect with 36 preset colors that can be selected on channel 8. The simulated color wheel also provides variable speed color scrolling and random colors.
  • Page 22 Color 20 Color 21 Color 22 Color 23 Color 24 Color 25 Color 26 Color 27 Color 28 Color 29 Color 30 Color 31 Color 32 Color 33 Color 34 Color 35 Color 36 ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Check again at frequent intervals. This procedure will allow you to assess cleaning requirements in your particular situation. If in doubt, consult your RUSH by Martin dealer about a suitable maintenance schedule.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Primary Fuse

    Never try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage or malfunction and it may potentially void your product warranty. The equipment must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin service technician.
  • Page 25: Dmx Protocol

    Color 9 Snap 56–60 Color 10 61–65 Color 11 66–70 Color 12 71–75 Color 13 76–80 Color 14 81–85 Color 15 86–90 Color 16 91–95 Color 17 96–100 Color 18 101–105 Color 19 ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 26 Reset fixture 15–54 No function 55–59 Enable calibration Snap 60–74 No function 75–79 Pan & Tilt Speed = Normal 80–89 Pan & Tilt Speed = Fast (default) 90–94 Pan & Tilt Speed = Slow ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 27 155–159 Illuminate display 160–164 Display illumination off 165–229 No function Snap 230–234 Store zoom calibration 235–239 Store pan calibration 240–244 Store tilt calibration Reset all calibrations to factory 245–249 default 250–255 No function ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 28: Control Menus

    Manual control of pan Tilt (0…255) Manual control of tilt Red (0…255) Manual control of red Manual Test Green (0…255) Manual control of green Blue (0…255) Manual control of blue White (0…255) Manual control of white ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 29 To access the Offset menu, press MENU to enter the menu structure and then press and hold ENTER for three seconds. Menu Sub-menu Explanation Pan offset (-127...127) Adjust home pan position Offset Zoom offset (0…255) Adjust home zoom position Tilt offset (-127...127) Adjust home tilt position ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Check that all components on DMX link use standard DMX polarity. Attempt to control the fixture with another DMX control device. Move or shield link if it is close to an unshielded high-voltage installation. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 31: Specifications

    White balance control ............. RGB adjustment 16-bit fine control ............. Dimming, pan and tilt DMX address setting ........Control panel with LCD display Protocol ................USITT DMX512/1990 Construction Housing .......... High impact flame retardant thermoplastic Color ......................Black ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 32 ..EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61547 US safety ................UL 1573, UL 8750 US EMC ..................FCC Part 15 Canadian safety ..............CSA C22.2 No. 166 Australia/NZ ................C-TICK N4241 ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...
  • Page 33 DMX termination plug, 3-pin male XLR ........P/N 91613017 Related Items RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ............ P/N 91611399 Ordering Information RUSH MH 6 Wash™ in cardboard box ........P/N 90280080 Specifications subject to change without notice. For latest product specifications, see www.martin.com Disposing of this product RUSH by Martin™...
  • Page 34 45 x 18 mm, in black on a yellow background. RISK GROUP 2 CAUTION. Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eyes. ™ RUSH MH 6 Wash User Manual...

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