Rush MH 4 Beam User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    MH 4 Beam User Manual Professional Entertainment Technology...
  • Page 2 The Martin logo, the RUSH by Martin logo, the RUSH by Martin name, the Martin name 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 ......................8 Physical installation ....................9 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ................9 Mounting the fixture on a truss ..................9 AC power ......................10 Fixture overview ....................11 DMX data link ....................... 12 Connecting the data link ....................
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Keep this manual for future use. If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your RUSH by Martin™ dealer or call the Martin™ 24-hour service hotline on +45 8740 0000, or in the USA on 1-888-tech-180.
  • Page 5 When connecting fixtures to power in a linked chain, Mains OUT to Mains IN, do not link more than five (5) RUSH MH 4 fixtures in total at 100-120 V and do not link more than ten (10) RUSH MH 4 fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
  • Page 6 This can happen when power is applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are selected. Do not look at the beam with magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar optical instruments that may concentrate the light RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 7 Never attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged. Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction The RUSH MH 4 Beam™ is a compact-beam moving head, equipped with an MSD Platinum 2R lamp in a state-of-the-art optical system. The device is extremely rugged, lightweight and compact, ideal for smaller venues. The fixture produces an intense and narrow beam for spectacular mid-air looks and effects.
  • Page 9: Physical Installation

    6. Check that the head will not collide with other fixtures or objects. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 10: Ac Power

    PowerCon throughput socket. Do not connect devices to power in a chain that will exceed the power and current ratings of any cable or connector used in the chain. Do not connect more than five (5) RUSH MH 4 fixtures to power in a chain at 100- RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 11: Fixture Overview

    120 V. Do not connect more than ten (10) RUSH MH 4 fixtures to power in a chain at 200-240 V. Fixture overview 1 - LEDs The fixture has four LEDs on the front of the base: two are reserved for future use;...
  • Page 12: Dmx Data Link

    DMX512-A standard. Standard pin-out is pin 4 = data 2 cold (-) and pin 5 = data 2 hot (+). RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Data Link

    DMX function settings include the DMX address and DMX mode. DMX addressing The fixture can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller over 15 DMX channels. The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 14: Fixture Settings

    Blackout during effect changes or movement You can set the fixture to deploy the shutter to black out light output during pan and tilt movement, gobo changes and/or color changes. Blackouts are disabled by default. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 15: Lamp Settings

    ENTER to confirm. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to specify a delay duration in seconds. 4. Press ENTER to confirm (or to return to the previous menu level without making a change, press MENU). RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 16: Display Settings

    3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to set a level from 1 to 10. 4. Press ENTER to confirm (or to return to the previous menu level without making a change, press MENU). RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 17: Fixture Tests

    Manual test (manual control of individual effects) To test individual effects: 1. Select FIXTURE TEST and press ENTER to confirm. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select MANUAL TEST and press ENTER to confirm. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 18: Fixture Information

    Press the ENTER button. 3. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select YES and press ENTER to confirm (or to return to the previous menu level without making a change, press MENU). RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 19: Special Functions

    UP buttons to adjust the home position of the function or effect. 4. Once the correct position has been reached, press ENTER to set this (or to return to the previous menu level without making a change, press MENU). RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 20: Effects

    (see ‘Control menus’ on page 31). Dimming Full range mechanical dimming is provided. Strobe effects A range of variable strobe and pulse effects are available, with variable speed and random effects. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 21: Gobos

    Any gobo can be projected, with split gobos also possible, or the wheel can be rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise at variable speeds. The sharpness of gobo projections can be adjusted using the Focus adjustment DMX channel. The fixture can be set to automatically black out during gobo changes. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 22: Prism

    Slot 4 Green Slot 11 Yellow Slot 5 Light green Slot 12 Slot 6 Lavender Slot 13 Slot 7 Pink Slot 14 Violet The fixture can be set to automatically black out during color changes. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    2. Remove the fixture head covers using a Phillips screwdriver. 3. Lift the lamp out of its recess. 4. Disconnect the lamp and connect the replacement lamp. Use an approved lamp only. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 24: Cleaning

    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 25: Changing 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 fixture must be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin™ service technician only. 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...
  • Page 26: Dmx Protocol

    Lavender  Pink 67-76 Pink Pink  Light yellow 78-87 Light yellow Light yellow  Magenta 89-98 Magenta Magenta  Deep blue 100-109 Deep blue Deep blue  Yellow 111-120 Yellow Yellow  CTO 122-131 RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 27 Gobo 1 Gobo 1  Gobo 2 10-17 Gobo 2 Gobo 2  Gobo 3 19-26 Gobo 3 Gobo 3  Gobo 4 28-35 Gobo 4 Gobo 4  Gobo 5 37-44 Gobo 5 RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 28 Gobo 5 167-168 Gobo 6 169-170 Gobo 7 171-172 Gobo 8 173-174 Gobo 9 175-176 Gobo 10 177-178 Gobo 11 179-180 Gobo 12 181-182 Gobo 13 183-184 Gobo 14 185-186 Gobo 15 187-188 Gobo 16 RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 29 Snap No function (disables calibration) 1-14 Reset fixture 15-19 Reset dimmer/shutter 20-24 Reset color 25-29 Reset gobos 30-34 Reset pan and tilt 35-39 Reset focus 40-44 Lamp on 45-49 Lamp off No function 50-54 RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 30 Store gobo wheel calibration 220-224 Store focus calibration 225-229 Store color wheel calibration 230-234 Store prism calibration 235-239 Store pan calibration 240-244 Store tilt calibration 245-249 Reset ALL calibration values to factory defaults 250-255 No function RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 31: Control Menus

    If a pan or tilt position error is detected, the fixture corrects pan/tilt position Bl.O. P/T Moving Blackout during pan or tilt movement Bl.O. Color Change Blackout during color change Bl.O. Gobo Change Blackout during gobo change RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 32 Manual Test Manual test of each function Fixture Fixture Use Time Total operating hours Information since manufacture Lamp On Time Exit Reset Time Reset lamp hour use counter Firmware Version Currently installed firmware version RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 33 Reset gobo wheel Focus Reset focus Reset all effects Special Fixture Interval Set new maintenance Functions Maintenance countdown timer period Remain time View maintenance countdown timer Factory Settings Return fixture to factory default settings RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 34: Offset Menu

    Offset -128127 Pan offset Menu Tilt -128127 Tilt offset Shutter 0255 Shutter offset Color -128127 Color offset Gobo -128127 Gobo offset Prism 0255 Prism offset R-Prism -128127 Rotating prism offset Focus 0255 Focus offset RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 35: Error Messages

    Tilt Reset Error sensors or components (contact Martin Tilt Encode Error support). Shutter Reset Fail Dimmer Reset Fail Color Reset Fail Gobo Reset Fail Focus Reset Fail RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    DMX addressing, or control. Check that all devices on potential interference DMX link use standard DMX from proximity to a high polarity. voltage installation. Check that fixture’s DMX address matches address RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 37 Symptom Potential cause Remedies set on DMX control device. Test fixture with another DMX control device. Move fixture if it is being operated very close to an unshielded high-voltage installation. RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Dimmer ............0 - 100% continuous dimming Pan ...................... 540° Tilt ......................270° Optics Beam angle ....................3° Control and Programming Control system..................DMX DMX channels ..................13 Setting and addressing ....Control panel with backlit LCD display RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 39 ......40° C (104° F) Minimum ambient temperature (T min) ........0°C (32° F) Included Items Power cable, 1.5 m, without mains plug Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product specifications, see www.martin.com RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 40 (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), 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 RUSH by Martin™ products RUSH MH 4 Beam User Manual...
  • Page 44 Innovation  Quality  Performance...

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