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  • Page 1 Ego 01 Ego 02 Logo Projector user manual...
  • Page 2 © 2002 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. Printed in Denmark. P/N 35000109, Rev. C...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ego 02 ........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    E G O 0 2 The Ego 02 features an overlapping color wheel system offering more than 200 color combinations and a manually selectable image effect (etched gobo or textured glass gobo pattern). An interchangeable gobo slot is available so that you can incorporate your own custom patterns or accessories.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, and falls.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    • Never operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed: an unshielded lamp emits dangerous UV radiation that can cause burns and eye damage. Preventing injuries due to falls • When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.
  • Page 7: Ac Power

    POWER The Ego has an auto-ranging power supply that can operate in the following voltage ranges at 50-60 Hz: • 90-130 volts • 200-260 volts I N S T A L L I N G A P L U G O N T H E M A I N S L E A D The fixture’s mains lead may require a grounding-type cord cap that fits your power distribution cable or outlet.
  • Page 8: Installation

    NSTALLATION The Ego can be hung overhead with a clamp (not included), mounted vertically on a wall, or placed on the floor. Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding. Always use a secure means of secondary attachment. O V E R H E A D M O U N T I N G To hang the Ego on an overhead support, ceiling, or wall: 1 Verify that the structure can support Rigging clamp...
  • Page 9: Operation From The Floor

    5 Install a safety cable that can hold at least 10 times the weight of the fixture through the handle of the of the fixture. 6 Loosen the swivel locks, tilt the fixture to the desired angle, and retighten. 7 Verify that the fixture is at least 0.3 meters (12 in.) from the surface to be illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible materials.
  • Page 10: Operation

    PERATION To achieve optimal results the use of smoke effects together with your Ego is recommended. The lamp turns on as soon as power is applied. The effect wheel/s and mirror dish begin to rotate. The action is varied whenever trigger signals are generated as a result of sounds picked up by the built-in microphone (manual trig) or randomly (when the fixture is in auto trig mode).
  • Page 11: Focusing The Ego

    Adjusting the speed of effect wheel As long as the Idle Speed dial is not in the Auto Trig zone it is used to adjust the speed of rotation of the effects wheel/s between trigger signals. F O C U S I N G T H E E G O Adjust the focus using the thumb screw next to the lens.
  • Page 12: Operation With The Optional Remote Control

    4 Pull the tab away from the fixture base to select the textured glass, push it towards the fixture to select the etched gobo position. 5 Tighten the thumb screw. 6 Replace the fixture cover and tighten the access screws, taking care not to trap any loose wires.
  • Page 13: Basic Service

    ASIC SERVICE This chapter describes the maintenance procedures that you can perform yourself: • Cleaning • Lamp maintenance • Replacing fuses • Gobo replacement/removal C L E A N I N G Regular cleaning of the elements in the optical path, as well as the fans and air vents, is vital to maintaining the operational quality of the Ego.
  • Page 14: Lamp Maintenance

    2 Remove the fixture cover. You may want to remove the lamp for cleaning (see the related steps in “Installing a lamp in the Ego.” on page 14). 3 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed air. 4 Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water.
  • Page 15: Fuses

    3 If replacing a lamp, grasp the old lamp by the reflector and pull it out of the holder. Then pull the socket off the lamp. Do not pull the wires. 4 Push the socket fully onto the pins of the new lamp.
  • Page 16: Gobo Replacement Or Removal (Ego 2)

    rating is listed on the serial number label that can be found on the back of the fixture. 5 Replace the fixture cover and tighten the access screws, taking care not to trap any loose wires. G O B O R E P L A C E M E N T O R R E M O V A L ( E G O 2 ) You can replace (or remove) the etched gobo in an Ego 2 with another aluminium gobo that has:...
  • Page 17 example, if firmware version 1.4 is installed, the Trig LED flashes slowly once and then quickly four times. Firmware is installed using a Martin AVR Uploader and a PC. To install the firmware update, prepare the AVR Uploader as described in its user manual, connect the uploader to the AVR Upload socket on the control panel, and apply power to the fixture.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy No light No power to the fixture Check connections Blown fuse If fan does not function either then check and replace fuse if necessary. Burned out lamp Install new lamp Fixture to hot Allow to cool Improve air flow around fixture No action...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS P H Y S I C A L Size without standard bracket (L x W x H)..305 x 324 x 150 mm (12 x 12.8 x 5.9 in) Weight ............3.5 kg (7.7 lb) C O N S T R U C T I O N Housing .

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