Table of contents Notes ........................2 Introduction ......................4 Optional accessories ................4 Before using the product for the first time ..........4 System installation ....................5 System setup ....................... 8 Setting up for P3 display ................. 8 Setting up for DMX control ..............8 Setting up via RDM .................
Introduction Thank you for selecting an Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro lighting system from Martin. This User Manual is a supplement to the Safety and Installation Manual that is supplied with products and attached to the back of this User Manual. The combined User Manual plus Safety and Installation Manual is available for download from the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro area of the Martin website at www.martin.com.
Pro device on each chain to protect from water, dirt etc. Data and DC power source Connect the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro to data and DC power at 15 volts from one of the following Martin devices only: • Martin Exterior AC-Feeder connected to a data source and to AC mains power.
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Exterior Dot-1 Pro the maximum permitted number of Dots per string is 100. The maximum permitted number of Dots on two strings connected together using a Double-string Cable Adapter is still 100 in total – if one string contains 60 Dots, then the other string must contain no more than 40 Dots.
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Connections using an Exterior DC-Feeder To use a Martin Exterior DC-Feeder to supply Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro devices with 15 VDC power and data: 1. See illustration above and see the Exterior DC-Feeder user manual supplied with the DC-Feeder and available for download from the Martin website at www.martin.com.
Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro installation. Setting up for P3 display A Martin P3 system allows video to be displayed on an installation that consists of or includes Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Dots. When a P3 controller is connected to the installation and the installation is powered on, you can set up all the devices in the installation from the P3 controller.
• 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. ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
The first Dot becomes the last Dot etc. Standalone operation The Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro can be set to run in standalone operation using the Martin Companion Windows application. See ‘Standalone operation’ on page 15. Standalone operation is only possible if no DMX/RDM signal is present. If you connect a DMX signal to Dots that are running a standalone show, they will stop standalone operation and respond to DMX control.
• PERFORM_SELFTEST – Runs a test sequence. • FACTORY_DEFAULTS – Deletes any custom settings that have been configured via RDM and returns a Dot string to its factory default settings. ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
The Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro can display video from all common video sources. The video signal must be sent to a Martin P3 System Controller and then distributed to Dots. The P3 System Controller lets you map, configure and control an installation containing Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Dots (and other Martin P3 video display products if you have them).
The Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro may be configured with a stand-alone color or sequence of colors which it will display when no other control data is being received. Configuration is carried out via RDM using the Martin Companion Windows application. To set up standalone operation: 1.
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5. Run the show Half-power mode A half-power mode setting is available in Martin P3 PowerPort 500 IP, P3 PowerPort 2000 IP and Exterior AC-Feeder devices as well as in Martin P3 System Controllers and via RDM. Setting Dots to half power can be useful for night-time or TV studio applications, for example, where full power is not needed or may be undesirable.
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Dot on a string Video Output of LEDs Number of No function SloMo is average of frames to last x frames average Same effect on all Exterior Dot Pros ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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When using Double-String Cable Adapters, there is a risk of some latency when running high-demand video (very fast flashes, for example). Content may not be perfectly synchronized between strings with and without Double-String Cable Adapters. ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
5. Visually check that Dots, seals and cables are in good condition. If any seal or cable shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of water resistance, stop cleaning the device and contact a Martin authorized service technician for replacement.
DMX Protocols The following modes are available for controlling the Dots by DMX. DMX Mode DMX channels Functions 16-bit dimmer + 8-bit RGB + 8-bit CTC Standard Adds shutter, color wheel, P3 mix and FX macros to Standard Extended Mode Direct RGBW control of entire string One set of RGB channels for entire string PixelMap...
CTC (Color Temperature Control) 0-255 1000 K to 12850 K in 50 K steps 0-18: 1000 K 8-bit 19: 1050 K Fade 78: 4000 K 128: 6500 K 255: 12850 K ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Virtual color wheel 0 - 10 Open Solid colors 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)
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Dot offset (Shift from 10 – 350 degrees) Synchronized 8-bit No function Snap 37 - 100 Random start 101 - 120 Random duration 121 - 140 No function 141 - 255 ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
Raw Mode Default Channel Resolution Value Function Fade Value 8-bit Fade 0 → 100% 0-255 Green 8-bit Fade → 0 -255 100% Blue 8-bit Fade → 0-255 100% White 8-bit Fade → 0-255 100% RGB Mode Default Channel Resolution Value Function Fade Value...
RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 12 Atomic Lighting Full output", while Color Wheel sets "background" RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 13 Thunderstorm Full output", while Color Wheel sets "background" ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments … No FX RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 19 PixelKiller Static LEDs PixelKiller output", while Color Wheel sets "background" LEDs Sparkle Overlay RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 20 SparkleStars (random twinkling of output", while Color Wheel sets individual LEDs) "background"...
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Odd-Even 4-8 output", while Color Wheel sets Fade 5-8/13-16/… "background" RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 51 1-4 Chase Step Pixel mask 4 thru 7 output", while Color Wheel sets "background" ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 52 1-4 Chase Fade Pixel mask 4 thru 7 output", while Color Wheel sets "background" RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 53 2-4 Chase Step Pixel mask 8 thru 11 output", while Color Wheel sets "background"...
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Block of 5 LEDs (Dot-1) / RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal Block of 5_4_2 Block of 4 LEDs (Dot-4) / output", while Color Wheel sets Fade Block of 2 LEDs (Dot-9) "background" chase ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments Block of 5 LEDs (Dot-1) / RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal Block of 5_4_2 Block of 4 LEDs (Dot-4) / output", while Color Wheel sets Step Random Block of 2 LEDs (Dot-9) "background" chase random order Block of 5 LEDs (Dot-1) / RGB, P3 &...
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115 Exp PixelMask 191 - Moving output", while Color Wheel sets "background" RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 116 Double Exp PixelMask 195 - Moving output", while Color Wheel sets "background" ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 117 Quad Exp PixelMask 199 - Moving output", while Color Wheel sets "background" RGB, P3 & Pixels set "normal 118 InExp PixelMask 203 - Moving output", while Color Wheel sets "background"...
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Effect in full white (or other color if Overlay Random LED Random Chase Step set via Color Wheel), overlayed on 5% Step with always 5% on "normal" output created by RGB, P3 & Pixels ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments Effect in full white (or other color if Overlay Random LED Random Chase Fade set via Color Wheel), overlayed on 5% Fade with always 5% on "normal" output created by RGB, P3 & Pixels Effect in full white (or other color if Overlay Random LED Random Chase Step set via Color Wheel), overlayed on...
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RGB, Pixels, P3 & Color Wheel Green LEDs Step across the LEDs Ignored Random Yellow- Yellow-Green variations RGB, Pixels, P3 & Color Wheel Green LEDs across the LEDs Ignored Fade ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments Green-Cyan variations Green-Cyan RGB, Pixels, P3 & Color Wheel across the LEDs (in pixel LEDs Step Ignored order) Green-Cyan variations Green-Cyan RGB, Pixels, P3 & Color Wheel across the LEDs (in pixel LEDs Fade Ignored order) Random Green- Green-Cyan variations...
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RGB, Pixels, P3 & Color Wheel set Pixel Spectrum the pixels in order (FX normal output - Effects shifts that Shifter Step speed sets max. shift - output on a pixel-per-pixel basis Speed fixed) ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
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Type DMX Name Description Comments As pixel spectrum shifter static, but effect fades thru RGB, Pixels, P3 & Color Wheel set Pixel Spectrum the pixels in order (FX normal output - Effects shifts that Shifter Fade speed sets max. shift - output on a pixel-per-pixel basis Speed fixed) Pixel Spectrum...
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DMX Name Description Comments Value of the FX Speed channel selects between 254 ColorLooks Static RGB, Pixels & Color Wheel Ignored 256 predefined looks (see ColorLooks table) 255 No FX ® Martin Exterior Dot 1/4/9 Pro User Manual Rev. A...
Specifications For full product specifications, see the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro 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 A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual Exterior Dot-1 Pro Exterior Dot-4 Pro Exterior Dot-9 Pro...
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Martin is a registered trademark of HARMAN PROFESSIONAL DENMARK ApS registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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Exterior Dot-9 Pro string Exterior AC-Feeder ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual Englis Rev. A...
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Exterior DC-Feeder Exterior Dot-1 Mounting Bracket Exterior Dot-4 Mounting Bracket ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual English Rev. A...
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Exterior Dot-9 Pro Mounting Bracket ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual Englis Rev. A...
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Exterior Dot-1 Pro Mounting Profile Exterior Dot-1 Pro Mounting Profile Cover ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual English Rev. A...
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Exterior Dot-4 Pro Mounting Profile Exterior Dot-4 Pro Mounting Profile Cover ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual Englis Rev. A...
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Exterior Dot-9 Pro Mounting Profile Exterior Dot-9 Pro Mounting Profile Cover ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual English Rev. A...
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Using optional mounting accessories ........... 18 Optical accessories ................20 Changing the length of a string ............. 21 Joining two strings ................. 21 System installation ..................... 22 Maintenance ....................... 23 Cleaning ....................23 ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual Englis Rev. A...
Martin user manual revisions are identified at the bottom of page 2. Install, operate and service Martin products only as directed in their manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
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Use only the cables specified in the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro user documentation and on the Martin website at www.martin.com to interconnect devices in the installation. If the specified cables are not long enough for an intended cable run, consult Martin for assistance in finding or creating a safe alternative solution.
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The Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro must be connected to power only as described in this manual. It accepts 15 VDC power from either: 1. a Martin Exterior AC-Feeder that is connected to AC mains power at 100-277 V, 2. a Martin Exterior DC-Feeder that is connected to 48 VDC power supplied by one...
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DC-Feeder and the first Dot) is 5000 mm (196.9 in.). You can extend this an additional 5000 mm using an active lead-in extension cable available from Martin (see details in the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro area of the Martin website at www.martin.com).
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The weight of a standard 2-meter length of Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro mounting profile including cover but not including Dots is as follows: • Exterior Dot-1 Pro mounting profile with cover, 2 m = 1.33 kg (2.93 lb.) • Exterior Dot-4 Pro mounting profile with cover, 2 m = 1.49 kg (3.28 lb.) •...
Sealing unused connectors with blanking caps Blanking caps for male and female hybrid DCE connectors can be ordered separately from Martin. Install blanking caps on all unused DCE connectors to seal them against water and dirt, otherwise short-circuits and damage may occur.
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• Use a non-conductive coating such as Delta Seal on fasteners (screws, bolts, washers, etc.) where they come into contact with Dots or mounting profiles. ® Martin Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro Safety and Installation Manual English Rev. A...
Martin supplier for assistance. Before installing, operating or servicing an Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro device, please check the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro area of the Martin website at www.martin.com and make sure that you have the latest user documentation for the device.
Exterior Dot-4 Pro and Exterior Dot-9 Pro Dots, pass cable ties through the built-in slots provided in Dots. When installing Exterior Dot-1 Pro Dots, loop the cable tie around the ribbon cable. Use enough cable ties to support Dots and cable runs without applying stress to Dots or cables. Do not try to create a sharp bend in a ribbon cable.
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Aluminum mounting profile in versions dimensioned to match the Exterior Dot-1, Dot-4 or Dot-9 Pro is available from Martin in 2000 mm (78.75 in.) lengths. The profile lets you create straight lines of Dots. The profile is suitable for mounting on flat surfaces only.
Installing a glare shield Optional glare shields that restrict the light output in one direction are available from Martin for the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro. The glare shields are designed to be used in conjunction with Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro mounting brackets and simply clip onto the brackets.
It is possible to shorten and splice Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro strings using end caps and splice connectors available from Martin. If you change the length of a string, do not exceed the maximum permitted lengths given in the Safety Manual included at the end of this User Manual.
11. 3. If you have cut a cable, install a blanking cap available from Martin (see the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro area of the Martin website at www.martin.com for ordering information) on the end of the cable to protect it from moisture, dirt etc.
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®...
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Specifications For full product specifications, see the Exterior Dot-1/4/9 Pro 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 A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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