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Table of contents Safety information ..................... 5 Introduction ..................... 10 Before using the product ................10 Physical installation ..................11 Fastening the fixture to a flat surface ............11 Mounting the fixture on a truss ..............11 Securing with a safety cable ................ 12 AC power ......................
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Maintenance ....................26 Cleaning ...................... 26 Replacing the primary fuse ................27 Service and repairs ..................27 DMX protocols ....................28 4-channel mode ................... 28 5-channel mode ................... 28 7-channel mode ................... 28 Control menus ....................30 Troubleshooting ....................33 Specifications ....................
Install, operate and service RUSH by Martin™ products only as directed in their user manuals, or you may create a safety hazard or cause damage that is not covered by product warranties.
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Before using the fixture, check that all power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices. Use only Neutrik PowerCon cable connectors to connect to power sockets. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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MAINS IN input socket, but do not link more than: • eight (8) RUSH PAR 1 fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or • sixteen (16) RUSH PAR 1 fixtures in total at 200-240 V. The voltage and frequency at the MAINS OUT socket are the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the MAINS IN socket.
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10 times the weight of all the devices they support. If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the fixture to a rigging clamp. Do not use safety cables as the primary means of support. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine RUSH by Martin™ parts. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
Introduction The PAR 1 RGBW is a powerful LED lamp incorporating seven 10 W RGBW long-life CREE LEDs. It provides RGBW color mixing, 32 color presets, smooth electronic dimming, as well as strobe effects. The device is extremely rugged, lightweight and compact, and is ideal for mobile DJ’s or small fixed installations.
4. Working from a stable platform, hang the fixture with its clamp on the truss and fasten the clamp securely. 5. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as directed below. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
(see 3 in illustration on page 15) and around a secure anchoring point. Do not loop the safety cable around the fixture’s mounting bracket only, as this will leave the fixture unsecured if it separates from the bracket. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
EU system Brown Blue Yellow/green The fixture has an auto-ranging power supply that accepts AC mains power at 100V~240V, 50/60Hz. Do not apply AC mains power at any other voltage or frequency to the fixture. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Using 14 AWG or 1.5 mm cables from Martin™, you can link: • Maximum eight (8) RUSH PAR 1 RGBW fixtures in total at 100-120 V, or • Maximum sixteen (16) RUSH PAR 1 RGBW fixtures in total at 200-240 V.
DOWN Go down a menu branch Go up a menu branch ENTER Confirm the selected function 2 - Microphone Built-in microphone for triggering sound-activated scene changes in show mode. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
XLR plug with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 Watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, “soaks up” the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference. If you use a DMX splitter, terminate each branch of the link. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control. The DMX address is configured using the menu in the control panel. To set the fixture’s DMX address: 1. Select and press ENTER. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
DMX while you are in this menu. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select one of the following types: Music trig. Runs random scenes in sync with a music beat if you enable sound activation. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
To set the fixture’s dimmer curve: 1. Select and press ENTER to confirm. The currently set mode will blink in the display. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
When a fixture has entered one of these DMX states, it is called out of its state and responds to DMX as soon as it receives a DMX signal. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
(invert display). Press ENTER to set it (or press MENU to exit without making a change). White balance adjustment To adjust the white balance mix: 1. Select and press ENTER. 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to select 3. Press ENTER to setup. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Auto test To perform a complete test of all of the fixture functions: 1. Select and press ENTER. The fixture will run a self-test routine. 2. Press MENU to exit. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
2. Press MENU to exit. Firmware version To display the fixture’s installed firmware version number: 1. Select and press ENTER. The display will show the version of software installed on the fixture. 2. Press MENU to exit. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Overall intensity can be adjusted 0-100% using electronic dimming in 5 and 7- channel DMX modes. Shutter/Strobe The shutter/strobe effect provides instant open and blackout, variable speed regular and random strobe. The shutter/strobe effect is available in 7-channel DMX mode. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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.
Do not try to repair the fixture by yourself as this may result in damage, malfunction and it may potentially void your product warranty. The equipment must only be serviced or repaired by an authorized RUSH by Martin service technician.
Color 6 55-61 Color 7 62-69 Color 8 70-77 Color 9 78-85 Color 10 86-92 Color 11 93-100 Color 12 101-108 Color 13 109-116 Color 14 117-123 Color 15 124-131 Color 16 132-139 Color 17 RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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Strobe 8-15 Open 16-131 Strobe - slow-fast 132-139 Open 140-181 Pulse - fast close & slow open 182-189 Open 190-231 Pulse - slow close & fast open 232-239 Open 240-247 Random strobe 248-255 Open RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Light blue (set intensity value) White (set intensity value) RGBW color mixing (select color, then set intensity value) Show mode – auto trig (sound activation not used) Rapid scene changes Medium scene changes Slow scene changes RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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White balance - red White balance – green White balance – blue Manual mode - red Manual mode – green Manual mode – blue Manual mode – white Manual mode – dimmer Manual mode - strobe RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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Menu Option/setting Explanation Automatic test Temperature readout Total fixture operating hours counter Currently installed firmware version RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Sound activation Adjust microphone microphone sensitivity sensitivity. too low for music source. Fixture receiving DMX. Tap microphone to check correct functionality. The fixture should react when in sound activation mode. Stop DMX signal. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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Check that all devices on the DMX link use standard DMX polarity. Try to control the fixture with another DMX control device. Move or shield link if it is close to an unshielded high-voltage installation. RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
Optics and Photometric Data Light source ......... 7 x 10 W RGBW CREE MC-E LEDs Beam angle ....................20° Minimum LED lifetime*....50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output) *Manufacturer´s figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
US EMC ............... FCC Part 15 Class A Canadian safety ............. CSA C22.2 No. 166 Canadian EMC ..............ICES-003 Class A Australia/NZ ................C-TICK N4241 Included items Power cable, 1.5 m, without mains plug RUSH PAR 1 RGBW User Manual...
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RUSH Software Uploader 1™ ..........P/N 91611399 Ordering Information RUSH PAR 1 RGBW™ EU model, in cardboard box ..... P/N 90480000 RUSH PAR 1 RGBW™ US model, in cardboard box ..... P/N 90480005 Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product specifications, see www.martin.com...
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