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10 MAC Aura user manualData linkA DMX 512 data link is required in order to control a MAC Aura via DMX.The MAC Aura has 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX
Physical installation 11Physical installationWarning! The MAC Aura must be either fastened to a flat surface such as a stage or wall, or clamped to a
12 MAC Aura user manualTo clamp a MAC Aura to a truss:1. Check that the rigging structure can support at least 10 times the weight of all fixtures an
Setup 13SetupWarning! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before installing, powering, operating or servicing the MAC Aura.Control panel and menu nav
14 MAC Aura user manualStandard modeWhen the MAC Aura is set to STD standard mode, the Beam DMX channels 1 - 14 control the output of both the Beam a
Setup 15DimmingDIMMER CURVE provides four dimming options (see Figure 4):•LINEAR – the increase in light intensity appears to be linear as DMX value
16 MAC Aura user manualOperation and effectsWarning! Read “Safety Information” starting on page 3 before installing, powering, operating or servicing
Operation and effects 17Color wheel priorityThe color wheel effect channels for the Beam and Aura have priority and override any color set on the Bea
18 MAC Aura user manualSync shiftThe sync shift option modifies FX synchronization so that FX2 runs with a time offset. This means that the FX2 cycle
Service and maintenance 19Service and maintenanceWarning! Read “Safety Information” on page 3 before servicing the MAC Aura.Warning! Disconnect the f
DimensionsAll dimensions are in millimeters133116° 116°Min. c/c 33019614039036033224971270°270°302©2011-2013 Martin Professional A/S. Information subj
20 MAC Aura user manualWarning! Disconnect from power and allow to cool before cleaning.To clean the fixture:1. Disconnect the fixture from power and
Service and maintenance 21Fixture readoutsDMX input signalThe DMX LIVE menu lets you view the DMX values received on each channel in the mode – STD o
22 MAC Aura user manualDMX protocolChannel DMX value Percent FunctionFade statusDefault valueStd.Ext. 10 - 1920 - 2425 - 6465 - 6970 - 8485 - 8990 -
DMX protocol 2380 - 910 - 1415 - 3940 - 4445 - 4950 - 5455 - 5960 - 6465 - 6970 - 7475 - 8990 - 9495 - 99100 - 104105 - 109110 - 114115 - 119120 - 12
24 MAC Aura user manual90 - 910 - 1415 - 1920 - 2425 - 2930 - 3435 - 3940 - 4445 - 4950 - 5455 - 5960 - 6465 - 6970 - 7475 - 7980 - 8485 - 8990 - 949
DMX protocol 25-18 0 - 255 0 - 100FX2 adjustZero → maximum• If no sync set on channel 19, adjusts FX2• If sync set on channel 19, has no effectFade 1
26 MAC Aura user manualNote: DMX values labeled "No function" will have no effect - the last functional value will be used.If COLOR CALIB i
FX: pre-programmed effects 27FX: pre-programmed effectsThe table below lists the pre-programmed effects that can be selected on DMX channels 15 and 1
28 MAC Aura user manualLEE colors and RGB equivalentsThe table below gives approximate RGB equivalents for the LEE colors available in the standard M
Onboard control menus 29Onboard control menusMenu Item Options Notes (Default settings in bold print)DMX ADDRESS 1 – XXXDMX address (default address
Safety Information 3Safety InformationThe following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual:Warni
30 MAC Aura user manualINFOVERSION CPU firmware versionPOWER ON HOURS RESETTABLE Hours of operation since counter resetTOTAL Total hours of operation
Display messages 31Display messagesMessage Appears when... What to do...RST (Reset)... the fixture is indexing effects at startup. Wait for reset to
32 MAC Aura user manualTroubleshooting Problem Probable cause(s) RemedyFixture is completely dead.No power to fixture. Check AC mains power and conne
Specifications 33SpecificationsPhysicalLength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 MAC Aura user manualElectricalAC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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4 MAC Aura user manual• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.• Socket outlets used to supply MAC Aura f
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6 MAC Aura user manualFixture overviewControl buttonsAC mains powerSafety cable attachment pointDisplayFigure 1: Fixture overviewDMX inputDMX outputi
Introduction 7IntroductionThank you for selecting the MAC Aura™, an intelligent lighting fixture from Martin Professional™. This compact LED-based mo
8 MAC Aura user manualAC powerWarning! Read “Safety Information” starting on page 3 before connecting the MAC Aura to AC mains power.Warning! For pro
AC power 9Installing a power input connector on a power cableTo install a Neutrik PowerCon NAC3FCA input connector on a power cable:1. Slide the bush
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