TopLite International Merlin-C Operation Manual, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Download Page 2

Introduction 

 

Thank You for Purchasing the 

TopLite

 

Merlin-C 

®!

   

In this manual, you will find everything you need to set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot your 

Merlin. If you have any further questions, stop by our website at: 

www.toplt.com

 for contact 

information, frequently asked questions and larger-scale product support. 

             

About Your 

Merlin-C 

®

 

’s

 

Shipping Box 

After removing your Merlin-C from its shipping box, 

DO NOT

 discard the box or the packing 

pieces inside! Place the cardboard inserts and plastic bags back inside the box and store them in a 

cool, dry place. They may well come in handy 

and

 save you some money later in the unlikely event 

that you should have to ship or return your Merlin for service or should any warranty issues arise. 

 

Shipping your Merlin-C in 

anything

 other than the original, 

intact

 factory shipping box and packing 

materials 

or

 a professional, custom-built flight/road case will 

void

 all warranties! We will 

NOT

 

accept Merlin’s at our factory or at any authorized Dealers in any other type of container, crate or 

box. The unit will be shipped back immediately, 

un-opened

, at the sender’s expense. 

NO

 

EXCEPTIONS

!In fewer words: 

Keep the box and the packing materials!

 

 

WARNING! 

The 

Merlin-C 

®

 is for INDOOR use only! 

Any other use could void the warranty and/or damage your unit!

 

Recommended Operating Temperature Range: -20 to +45 Degrees Celsius   

Before plugging in and using your Merlin-C, it must first be prepped and lamped. Please make 

yourself acquainted with the Merlin’s nomenclature and all of its parts and features on the following 

pages (Section One) 

before

 you begin

 

Inventory of Your 

Merlin-C 

® 

Box 

Inside this box you will find: 

1. 

A 220-volt, 3.5 amp Merlin-C Moving Light 

2. 

A 1.5 meter UL/CE-listed a/c power cord 

3. 

An aircraft-cable safety with D-ring 

4. 

One Philips ELC 24-volt 250-watt GX5.3 Lamp 

5. 

2X Clamp Mounts 

6. 

2X spare belts (One for X-Axis, One for Y-Axis) 

 

Section One 

 

Overview And Nomenclature Of Your 

Merlin-C 

®

 

 

 

 

* Gobo wheel: 7 gobos + open,   

* Manual 10 or 18 degree zoom 

* 8 open, 8 split colors 

* Strobe, Full Dimming and Blackout 

* Sound-Active, Stand-Alone, Master / Slave, 7 DMX Channels, Pan / Tilt Invert 

* Pan: 520° Tilt: 245° 

* Lamp: ELC 24V 250W G5.3 

* Size (mm): 300 x 250 x 250   

* Weight: 6.6 kg     

                                       

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Merlin-C

Page 1: ...0 Un Packing Setting up Lamping Re lamping Fuses Focusing Testing Your Unit Section Three Page 11 L E D Display Reading and Functions DMX Addressing Setting Up Testing Operation Choosing An Operating...

Page 2: ...other type of container crate or box The unit will be shipped back immediately un opened at the sender s expense NO EXCEPTIONS In fewer words Keep the box and the packing materials WARNING The Merlin...

Page 3: ...osing The Auto Mizer This cut away rendering shows you what the Auto Mizer looks like inside the Merlin C s housing It is spring loaded so it holds the lamp steady firm in its socket and completely op...

Page 4: ...ther direction in order for you to focus the Merlin C far or near The small arm at the base of the aperture cone is for manually selecting the zoom for either 10 or 18 degrees Simply swing it left or...

Page 5: ...hecking the Y axis Belt the Dimmer Shutter and the Color and Gobo Wheels Figure 10 Removing the Base Access Covers for Cleaning and Checking the X Axis Belt 8 Figure 11 Clamp Mounts Carrying Handle an...

Page 6: ...or next time Then you will never be caught with out one To swap fuses first make sure the power switch is in the off position or that the Merlin is unplugged Then simply pull out the holder by pulling...

Page 7: ...your lamp a much longer life between servicing 12 Operating Mode This section of the menu allows you to operate your Merlin in many diverse ways To enter the operating mode section of your Merlin C p...

Page 8: ...u key and scroll through the menu using the up or down keys until the display reads TEST Press the Enter key and then scroll through the two choices using the Up or Down keys until you have found the...

Page 9: ...will wear out and either begin to jump off their gears or break altogether We didn t want you to have to wait for the part so we gave you the first ones for free For instructions on replacing one of...

Page 10: ...arger problem It is possible that the Color or Gobo wheel has either come loose slipped down its axle or even became warped and is now rubbing against or away from the sensor In either case see our we...

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