Ego 01 Ego 02 Ego 03 Logo Projector user manual
Measurements are expressed in millimeters. 324 305 150 248 © 2002-2004 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark. Printed in Denmark. P/N 35000109, Rev.
CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Ego 01 / Logo Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ego 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ego 03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Martin Ego. The Ego series features 250 watt flower effects with sharp projection quality optics in a moulded compositeplastic casing. They incorporate a 250-watt halogen lamp and a precise focus adjustment that produces crisp projections. Variable behavior tuning, by adjusting the dynamic, allows you to modify the aggressiveness of the effect in relationship to the music - relaxed, intermediate or quick.
EGO 03 The Ego 03 is a kaleidoscopic effect with a range of gobo and color combinations on a single effect wheel that are projected onto a series of mirrored tunnels. In addition to variable behavior tuning, effect wheel and mirrored-tunnel rotation speeds are controllable. SAFETY INFORMATION Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, and falls.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents. • Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds the maximum service life. When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 5 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp. It can take up to 15 minutes for the fixture to cool completely. • Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror drum. • The exterior of the fixture can become hot.
2 AC POWER The Ego has an auto-ranging power supply that can operate in the following voltage ranges at 50-60 Hz: • 90-130 volts • 200-250 volts INSTALLING A PLUG ON THE MAINS LEAD The fixture’s mains lead may require a grounding-type cord cap that fits your power distribution cable or outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubts about proper installation. Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must be grounded (earthed).
3 INSTALLATION MOUNTING Ego fixtures can be flown using a clamp (available from your Martin dealer), or fastened to a horizontal or vertical surface. Surface mounting options Warning! Block access below the work area before proceeding. Always use a secure means of secondary attachment. Do not operate the fixture without fastening it securely to a structure or surface. Do not install the fixture without the mounting bracket extended, as this reduces the air flow to the fan and may cause overheating.
securely to the fixture’s mounting bracket with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12 bolt and lock nut, or as recommended by the clamp manufacturer. 3. If mounting the fixture on a surface, install an eyebolt that can hold ten times the weight of the fixture in the mounting surface for the safety cable. 4. Working from a stable platform, fasten the fixture to the structure or surface. If mounting on a surface, use a grade 8.
LINKING MULTIPLE EGOS FOR SIMULTANEOUS CONTROL You can link multiple Egos, of any type, using speaker cables with stereo mini-jack connectors for the purpose of controlling them using the optional remote control. The remote control is connected with a cable to the Remote In socket of the first Ego fixture. Additional cables are used from the Remote Out sockets to the Remote In sockets of subsequent fixtures, and so on, until all the Ego fixtures are connected in a daisy chain.
4 OPERATION To achieve optimal results the use of smoke effects together with your Ego is recommended. The lamp turns on as soon as power is applied. The effect wheel/s and mirror dish begin to rotate. The action is varied whenever trigger signals are generated as a result of sounds picked up by the built-in microphone (manual trig) or randomly (when the fixture is in auto trig mode).
The separately orderable remote control unit can be used to link multiple Egos and allows the simultaneous adjustment of their dynamics. See “Operation with the optional remote control” on page 13 for more information. Adjusting the speed of effect wheel As long as the Idle Speed dial is not in the Auto Trig zone it is used to adjust the speed of rotation of the effects wheel/s between trigger signals. FOCUSING THE EGO Adjust the focus using the thumb screw next to the lens.
4 Pull the tab away from the fixture base to select the textured glass, push it towards the fixture to select the etched gobo position. 5 Tighten the thumb screw. 6 Replace the fixture cover and tighten the access screws, taking care not to trap any loose wires. 7 Adjust the focus (see “Focusing the Ego” on page 12).
BASIC SERVICE 5 This chapter describes the maintenance procedures that you can perform yourself: • Cleaning (see below) • Lamp maintenance (see page 15) • Replacing fuses (see page 16) • Gobo replacement/removal (see page 17) • Updating firmware (se page 17) CLEANING Regular cleaning of the elements in the optical path, as well as the fans and air vents, is vital to maintaining the operational quality of the Ego.
1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool completely. 2 Remove the fixture cover. You may want to remove the lamp for cleaning (see the related steps in “Installing a lamp in the Ego” on page 15). 3 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed air. 4 Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water. Do not rub the surface: lift the particles off with a soft repeated press.
3 If replacing a lamp, grasp the old lamp by the reflector and pull it out of the holder. Then pull the socket off the lamp. Do not pull the wires. 4 Push the socket fully onto the pins of the new lamp. 5 Clean the glass bulb with the cloth supplied with the lamp, particularly if your fingers touched the glass. A clean, lint-free cloth wetted with alcohol may also be used. 6 Gently push the lamp into the holder until it snaps into place.
5 Replace the fixture cover and tighten the access screws, taking care not to trap any loose wires. GOBO REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL (EGO 2) You can replace (or remove) the etched gobo in an Ego 2 with another aluminium gobo that has: • An outside diameter of 22.5 mm + 0/- 0.3 mm (0.886 in. +0/- 0.012 in) • A maximum image diameter of 17 mm (0.669 in) • A maximum thickness of 1.8 mm (0.071 in) To replace (or remove) the gobo: 1 Unplug the mains cable from the input socket.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy No light No power to the fixture Check connections Blown fuse If fan does not function either then check and replace fuse if necessary.
A S PECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL Size without standard bracket (L x W x H) 305 x 324 x 150 mm (12 x 12.8 x 5.9 in) Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) CONSTRUCTION Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . composite plastic Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
