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MAC 301 Wash
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  • Page 1 MAC 301 Wash user manual...
  • Page 2: Dimensions

    The Martin logo, the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trade- marks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    • Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician. • Socket outlets used to supply MAC 301 Wash fixtures with power or external power switches must be located near the fixtures and easily accessible so that the fixtures can easily be disconnected from power.
  • Page 4 • Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual • Install only genuine Martin parts. P R O T E C T I O N F R O M I N J U R Y •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Dimensions ............... . 2 Safety Information .
  • Page 6: Fixture Overview

    Fixture overview Power cable entry Fuseholder DMX in/out connectors Safety cable attachment point Control panel / display Figure 1: Connections panel overview MAC 301 Wash user manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for selecting the MAC 301 Wash™, an intelligent lighting fixture from Martin Professional™. This LED-based moving-head washlight features: • Luxeon Rebel high-power emitters • DMX control and stand-alone operation with scenes programmed on fixture or captured via DMX •...
  • Page 8: Ac Power

    Warning! Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only. MAC 301 Wash EU and US models are protected by a 6.3 amp slow-blow main fuse. The main fuse is located in a fuseholder on the connections panel next to the power cable entry. See “Fuse replacement” on page 21 for details of accessing and changing fuses.
  • Page 9 schemes; if pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician. Wire Color Wire Color (EU models) (US models) Conductor Symbol Screw (US) brown black live yellow or brass blue white neutral silver yellow/green...
  • Page 10: Data Link

    DMX link. Pins 4 and 5 in the 5-pin XLR connectors not used in the MAC 301 Wash but are available for possible additional data signal requirements. Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+).
  • Page 11: Physical Installation

    Physical installation The MAC 301 Wash can be placed on a horizontal surface such as a stage or clamped to a truss in any orientation using the quarter-turn clamp brackets supplied with the fixture. Warning! Attach an approved safety cable to the attachment point on the connections panel (see “Fixture overview”...
  • Page 12: Setup

    Figure 3: Control buttons Display panel functions The DMX address is shown in the display panel when the MAC 301 Wash is powered on and has reset. The display panel backlighting indicates fixture status as follows: • The display dims to zero during resets.
  • Page 13: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring factory default settings The MAC 301 Wash factory default settings can be restored by applying a LOAD DEFAULT command. If you have fine-adjusted white balance, your new custom setting is not affected if you reload factory default settings. DMX address setting The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller.
  • Page 14 - HI POWER maximizes cooling and reduces the operating temperature of the components in the head. It is recommended when the MAC 301 Wash is used intensively in a warm environment or in fixed installations. Note that it will give increased fan noise compared to the other cooling modes.
  • Page 15: Effects

    Effects This section describes the effects provided in the MAC 301 Wash. The effects are available in both DMX control and stand-alone operation. Pan and tilt The MAC 301 Wash’s moving head can be panned through 430° and tilted through 300°.
  • Page 16: Dmx Operation

    • DMX values 016 - 023: White balance approx. 6500 K. Definite reduced brightness in blue. Possible reduced brightness in green and red. Can be used to balance the color output of different MAC 301 Wash fixtures. If all RGB channels are set to 100%, you should obtain a good general-purpose white color temperature.
  • Page 17: Stand-Alone Operation

    DMX transmitting devices (lighting desk, other fixture set to stand-alone master, etc.) that are connected to the MAC 301 Wash, or you may cause damage to DMX circuits. MODIFY, RUN and REMOTE can only be activated by holding the ENTER button pressed in and then pressing the ESC button.
  • Page 18: Master-Slave Stand-Alone Operation

    The MAC 301 Wash can operate in master-slave stand-alone mode, in which one ‘master’ MAC 301 Wash fixture running a stand-alone program controls ‘slave’ MAC 301 Wash fixtures via DMX so that they run the same program. This means that all fixtures run an identical synchronized program.
  • Page 19: Service And Maintenance

    The user will need to clean the MAC 301 Wash periodically, and it is also possible for the user to change the main fuse and update the firmware. All other service operations on the MAC 301 Wash must be carried out by Martin Professional or its approved service agents.
  • Page 20: Control Menu Service Utilities

    White balance adjustment is stored in onboard memory and is not affected if the fixture is returned to factory default settings. Zoom adjustment The zoom effect in all MAC 301 Wash fixtures is also calibrated at the factory, but it is possible to fine-tune the zoom using the ZOOM OFS command. Software upload The MAC 301 Wash is loaded with both software (that can be installed and updated by the user) and firmware (that is internal and accessible to Martin Service and its authorized partners only).
  • Page 21: Fixture Readouts

    Warning! Disconnect from power before replacing a fuse. Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only. Never bypass or bridge a fuse. The MAC 301 Wash is protected by a 6.3 A slow-blow main fuse located in a fuseholder next to the power cable entry (see “Fixture overview” on page 6).
  • Page 22: Dmx Protocol

    0 - 255 0 - 100 Red fine (LSB) Green Green 0 → 100% 0 - 255 0 - 100 Green fine 0 - 255 0 - 100 Green fine (LSB) Table 2: DMX Protocol MAC 301 Wash user manual...
  • Page 23 Std. Std. Comp. Comp. 8-bit 16-bit 8-bit 16-bit DMX Value Percent Function Blue Blue 0 → 100% 0 - 255 0 - 100 Blue fine 0 - 255 0 - 100 Blue fine (LSB) CTC 0 → 100% 0 - 255 0 - 100 Color wheel effect 0 - 1...
  • Page 24: Onboard Control Menus

    MOVE B-OUT MOVE B-OUT INFO SOFTWARE VERSION FIRMWARE VERSION TOT OPERATE TIME TEMP BASE LCD ACTUAL RESET ? TEMP BASE PS ACTUAL RESET ? TEMP HEAD DRV ACTUAL RESET ? TEMP HEAD LED ACTUAL RESET ? MAC 301 Wash user manual...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Clean the fixture, especially air vents. Ensure free airflow around fixture. Check that ambient Light output shuts down temperature does not exceed max. permitted level. Fixture is too hot. unexpectedly. Switch to HI POWER cooling mode. If problem persists, contact Martin for advice. Table 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    DMX data in/out ..........3-pin and 5-pin locking XLR MAC 301 Wash user manual...
  • Page 27 O r d e r i n g I n f o r m a t i o n MAC 301 Wash™, EU model (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz), in cardboard box ....P/N 90218000 MAC 301 Wash™, EU model (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz), in 4-unit flightcase .
  • Page 28 Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive 2003/108/EC, 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.
  • Page 32 • • • www.martin.com Olof Palmes Allé 18 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Tel: +45 8740 0000 • Fax +45 8740 0010...

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