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MX-4
user manual

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focus lens

2

cover bolts

3

air vent

4

mirror assembly

5

pan/tilt arm

6

safety cable holes

7

mounting bracket

8

air vents

9

AC input & main
fuse

10 DIP-switch
11 lamp access plate
12 data sockets
13 swivel locks
14 cooling fan

©1999 - 2000 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.
All rights reserved. No part of thismanual 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 35000086, Rev. E

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STAND-ALONE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MC-1 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DMX OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
BASIC SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DMX PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Martin MX-4. This automated moving-mirror spotlight
provides 15 full and 2 split colors, 19 gobos, high-speed shutter, 230° of pan and
76° of tilt, adjustable focus, and a 16° beam angle. It uses a 150 watt discharge lamp
and may be operated with DMX controllers, the Martin MC-1 remote control, or as
a stand-alone unit with master/slavecapability.

SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning!

This product is for professional use only. It is not for household
use.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric
shock, ultraviolet radiation, lamp explosion, and falls. Read this manual before
powering or installing the fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in thismanual and on the fixture. If you have questions about
how to operate the fixture safely, please contact your Martin dealer or call the
Martin 24-hour service hot line.

To protect yoursel f and others fr om electric shock
• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the lamp,
fuses, or any part, and when not in use.
• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.
•Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical
codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.

To protect yoursel f and others fr om UV radiation and lamp
explosion
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
• Whenreplacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before
opening the fixture or removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves
and safety glasses.
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• Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out.

T o protect yourself and other s from burns and fire• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective
fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.1 meters
(4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the
fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 inches) of the fixture.
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