LSC Lighting maXim MP - Manual (Page 16)

maXim MP L(P) XL(P) XXL(P)
Operator Manual V3
Page 10 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd
3 GETTING CONNECTED
3.1 POWER INPUT
An IEC mains input socket is located on the rear
panel and a POWER switch is beside the power
input. The maXim has a universal power supply
that will operate on voltages between 90 volts and
260 volts with a frequency range from 47 to 63
Hz.
3.2 DIGITAL OUTPUTS (DMX 512)
The maXim MP has a single DMX512 connector
and the L, XL and XXL have two DMX512
connectors, one for “Universe 1 DMX slots” and
the second for “Universe 2 DMX slots”.
Connect a DMX data cable from the Universe 1
DMX512 output of the maXim to the DMX512
input of your equipment (moving fixtures,
dimmers, etc) and set the required DMX slots on
your equipment.
Universe 2 is used for complex setups involving
more than 512 DMX slots or when equipment has
been split into different groups.
For example, all moving lights on universe 1 and
conventional dimmers on universe 2.
3.3 VIDEO MONITOR
Connect a SVGA (or better) computer monitor to
the 15 pin VIDEO connector on the rear of the
maXim
.
3.4 SWITCHING ON
At this point, with the mains power and DMX
connected, the maXim is ready to be operated.
Switch on the “POWER” switch on the rear of the
maXim. After briefly displaying the opening
message, the maXim will commence operating in
exactly the same state that it was in when it was
last switched off. All the scenes, stacks, chases,
patches etc will be as they were.
3.5 SWITCHING OFF
The maXim has an inbuilt back up power supply.
When the power is switched off you will hear a
click followed a few seconds later by another click.
The maXim keeps operating on its own power
supply until the second click is heard. During this
time all memories are automatically saved to non
volatile storage.
NOTE: In the event of a short loss of mains
power (a “brown out”) the maXim will continue
to operate for a few seconds due to the
storage capacity of its internal power supply.
3.6 POWER SUPPLY RESET
In the unlikely event that your maXim does not
shut down after the second click (above) you can
force it to do so by momentarily pressing the
power supply reset
switch. Remove the power
then insert a small insulated pointer into the hole
to the left of the “DMX UNIVERSE 1” connector.
3.7 FUSE
A 0.5Amp slow blow fuse is located in a slide out
tray beside the mains input socket. Should the
fuse blow, remove the mains lead and slide out
the fuse tray. Pop out the blown fuse and replace
it with a 0.5 Amp slow blow fuse. A spare fuse is
provided in the slide out fuse tray. Replace the
spare fuse if you use it.
3.8 DESK LAMP
The maXim MP has a single desk lamp socket
and the other models have two sockets. The
sockets provide both power and mounting for a
goose-neck desk lamp. There is an internal self-
resetting thermal fuse for the power to the lamp.
3.9 USB CONNECTORS
The top USB connector accepts a USB “flash
disk” for the external storage of your maXim
shows and also for software upgrades. The
bottom USB connector
accepts a trackball or mouse
for Pan and Tilt control of
fixtures
3.10 CAPTURE
Capture is a programme that lets you simulate
your lighting shows on a computer. See the
separate “Capture” section for details
Fuse Holder
DMX Universe 1 Desk Lamp
DMX Universe 2 Desk Lamp 2
Power Supply Reset
Power Switch