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MAC 401™ user manual
Control menu service utilities
Fixture reset
The
RST
command in the
MAN
menu resets the fixture and can be used as a first remedy if an error
occurs.
Software upload
The MAC 401 software can be installed and updated by the user. Software updates are available for
download on the Product Support pages of the Martin website at www.martin.com
The following are required in order to install software:
• A PC running Windows 98/2000/XP
• The latest version of the MAC 401 software, available for download from www.martin.com
• The Martin™ Software Uploader Application, available for download from www.martin.com
• A Martin Universal USB/DMX Interface device (P/N 90702045) with USB cable (supplied with the device)
and 5-pin XLR male to 5-pin XLR female DMX cable.
Normal upload
A MAC 401 should automatically enter software upload mode when it is connected as described above. If it
does not, use
SERV
→
UPLD
in the control menu to prepare the fixture for the upload. Carry out the upload
in Auto/DMX mode as described in the Uploader application help file.
If the display and control panel are unusable because the software has become corrupted, carry out a boot
mode upload (see below).
Boot mode upload
Carry out a boot mode upload only if the fixture
software is totally corrupted (which is evident if the
control panel does not respond when power is
applied) or if the software update notes call for a
boot sector update. To carry out a boot mode
upload:
1. Disconnect the fixture from power.
2. Remove the left-hand (as seen from the front of
the head) side cover from the yoke to expose
the main PCB.
3. See Figure 10. Locate the 2-pin DIP-switch
(arrowed) on the PCB and move pin 1 to ON
(Boot mode upload enable).
4. Reapply power, upload the software, and
disconnect from power.
5. Move DIP-switch pin 1 back to OFF (Normal)
and reinstall the yoke side cover.
If a checksum error occurs when powering on after performing a boot mode upload, carry out a normal
upload as described above.
Both DIP-switch pins should be set to OFF during normal operation.
Testing
A series of test commands are available in the
TEST
menu, these enable:
• Testing effects (LED and zoom) and pan/tilt movement at same time
• Testing the LED effects and zoom only
• Testing pan/tilt movement only
• Lighting all segments of the display for five seconds
Figure 10: 2-pin DIP switch for boot mode
upload
