Martin SynchroZap QX250 Manuale Utente

MC-Showtimeuser manual

10The button acts as a switch to turn music trig mode on and off. When music trig mode is activated, the built-in microphone is used to synchronize

11FIXTURE SETUPThe MC-Showtime controller is designed to operatetogether with a minimum of four MX-x scanners, aswell as a range of other fixture type

DMX ADDRESSESFixtures should be set to the following DMXaddresses:For information on how to set DMX addresses for thedifferent fixture types, refer to

13SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONSThe following are three sample rigging configurations.DMX addresses appear in parentheses.Recommended configurationWe recommend

14Configuration using all supported fixture typesThe following schematic illustrates a sample riggingpattern that uses all of the supported fixture ty

15ALIGNING MX-X FIXTURESTo achieve the best results the MX-x scanners arerigged opposite each other, divided into DMX pairs.For example an MX-x scanne

16OPERATIONThis section describes the operating features availablewith the MC-Showtime controller. SWITCHING ON THE CONTROLLERTo switch on the MC-Show

17PRE-PROGRAMMED SEQUENCESThe MC-Showtime controller is delivered with 30 pre-programmed sequences, each containing six scenes.The sequences are numbe

18Selecting sequences for executionYou can select any of the following sequence optionsusing the S and T buttons next to the LED display onthe console

19When you select a new sequence, or group ofsequences, your selection blinks in the display,indicating that it is not yet executing. To start executi

All measurements are in millimetersSequenceBlackoutFastMediumSlowAutoTrigMusicTrigMusic EnterAutoManualStrobeSpecialLamp OnResetPosition8.8.1097811412

20Synchronizing the trig rate to the musicIn music trig mode, which is the default mode when theMC-Showtime controller is activated, the built-inmicro

21During auto trig mode, the associated indicator in theLED display will blink at the trig rate.Sending manual trig pulsesTo send a single trigger pul

22FIXTURE CONTROLActivating fixturesTo activate all of the fixtures, press and hold the QGbutton, and then press /DPSRQ.Resetting fixturesTo reset a

23TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Probable cause(s) RemedyLEDs fail to light. No power. Check that power is switched on and cables are plugged in.Internal circ

24Fixtures respond to blackout and manual trig but not to music.Volume is too low. Place speakers closer to fixtures or increase volume.Damaged microp

25SPECIFICATIONSHARDWARE• Compact metal housing• 7-button 2-digit display• 3-pin female XLR data out connection• Built-in microphonePLAYBACK FACILITIE

26AC SUPPLY• Input: 3-prong IEC male socket• EU: 220 - 250 V / 50 Hz• US: 110 - 120 V / 60 Hz POWER & CURRENT CONSUMPTION• 3 W, 15 mA @ 230 V• 6 W

3Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Unpacking . . . .

4INTRODUCTIONMC-Showtime controls four or more MX-x scanners(MX-1 or MX-4, depending on the MC-Showtimemodel you have) automatically, manually, or usi

5• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection. • Refer all

6MC-SHOWTIME SETUPAC POWER CONNECTIONWarning! For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall h

7DATA CONNECTIONA reliable data connection begins with the right cable.Microphone cable cannot transmit data reliably overlong distances or for long p

8THE CONSOLEThe console on the MC-Showtime controller consistsof seven buttons and a two-digit LED display.Some buttons have two functions; second fun

9BUTTON FUNCTIONSButton FunctionIs used to blackout all the fixtures. To re-activate the fixtures, press again. If you press and hold this button the