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VC-Grid Safety and Installation Guide
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin VC-Grid™. This compact LED-based display module is designed to
integrate into a Martin P3™ video system to display video from a variety of sources, and it can also be
controlled using DMX. Use of an RDM-compliant DMX controller such as the Martin M1™ or M-PC™ allows
two-way communication and remote management of VC-Grid modules from the controller.
The VC-Grid combines flexibility and simplicity with high-quality video display capabilities. Used with or
without a front diffuser, multiple VC-Grids can be combined in ways that give exceptional creative flexibility.
A hybrid power and data cabling system allows VC-Grids to be daisy-chained for easy setup and minimal
cabling.
The VC-Grid 8x8 25 is a square 8 x 8 array of LEDs with a 25 mm pitch (center-to-center distance). It offers
the following features:
• 64 individually controllable pixels
• 4000 nits brightness (calibrated mode)
• High-quality 16-bit per color image processing technology
• Pixel-level brightness and color calibration for optimal image quality
• P3 and DMX control with automatic protocol detection
• Intuitive pixel mapping and addressing using a Martin P3™ system controller
• Single hybrid cable for power and data input and throughput
• RGB, warm white, medium white and cool white versions
• External power and data processor (Martin P3 PowerPort 1500™) and simple cabling system
Martin™ user documentation is supplied with products and available for download from the Martin™
website at http://www.martin.com, where you can also find the latest specifications, firmware updates and
support information for all Martin™ products.
Martin™ welcomes input from users. Comments or suggestions regarding this manual can be e-mailed to
[email protected] or posted to: Technical Documentation, Martin Professional A/S, Olof Palmes Allé 18,
DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
Electrostatic discharge precautions
Important! Components on the VC-Grid are sensitive to damage by ESD (electrostatic discharge).
Take the following precautions:
• Store the VC-Grid only in its ESD shielding bag and do not remove it until you are ready to install
it, and return it to its ESD shielding bag immediately if you remove it from an installation. Place it
on grounded (earthed) surfaces only.
• Hold the VC-Grid only by its edges. Avoid touching conductive surfaces. Avoid touching
components apart from the connectors and the control button. Avoid touching connector pins.
• Attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and connect its ground (earth) lead to a known ground
(earth) before handling the VC-Grid.
Unpacking
The VC-Grid is supplied in anti-static packaging, Leave products in their packaging until you are ready to
install them.
