Introduction; Before Using The Product For The First Time - Martin Exterior Projection 500 User Manual

Introduction

The Exterior Projection 500 from Martin® is an image projection fixture that features a powerful
230 W LED engine, advanced dynamic effects and rugged weatherproofing.
Four models are available with beam angles ranging from 12° (Narrow model) to 51° (Very Wide
model), letting the user select the optimum beam angle and obtain the best image projection in a
specific installation. Exterior Projection 500 Narrow, Medium and Wide models are suitable for the
projection of images and/or text such as logos. The Exterior Projection 500 Very Wide has less
clearly defined projections than the other three models and is best suited to the projection of
abstract patterns. See www.martin.com for photometric data relating to the different beam angle
options. Fixtures can be converted from one beam angle to another with the help of kits available
from Martin, but beam angle kits must be installed by Martin or its authorized service agents only.
The fixture features a rotating gobo wheel with six interchangeable rotating gobos and a gobo
animation effect that provides animated projections when used in combination with a rotating
gobo. The fixture has 8 dichroic color filters, one radial 3-facet and one linear 4-facet rotating prism
and a frost filter. It also has smooth electronic dimming, remote focusing and strobe effects.
The Exterior Projection 500 can be controlled using any controller that is compatible with the
industry-standard DMX512 lighting control protocol. It will also respond to RDM (Remote Device
Management) communication if you use an RDM-compliant controller. RDM lets you set up and
retrieve status information from fixtures over the DMX data link. Martin can provide suitable high-
quality DMX and DMX/RDM controllers with an intuitive user interface that make it easy to set up
impressive lighting effects. See www.martin.com for details.
The Exterior Projection 500 can also function without DMX control as a standalone projector and
display one of twenty dynamic lighting effects that you can pre-program.
This user manual covers fixture software version 1.6.0.

Before using the product for the first time

1. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the fixture. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged fixture.
2. Check the fixture's Tech Docs / Product Support page on the Martin Professional™ website at
www.martin.com and make sure that you have read the latest 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.
3. Read 'Safety information' on page 5 of this user manual.
4. Ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply
match the power requirements of the fixture.
5. See illustration on right. Remove the cover (arrowed) from
the control panel and LCD display on the side of the fixture
so that you can set up the fixture using the control panel.
Otherwise, to help prolong the life of the LCD display you
should keep the cover installed when it is not needed.
6. If the temperature is below -20° C (-4° F), apply power to the fixture but do not use it for 30
minutes. This will give the fixture time to warm up to within its operating temperature range.
Note that whenever AC power is applied to the fixture, it will reset all effects and functions to their
home positions. Reset is available when fixture temperature is above -20° C (-4° F).
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