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P3-100 System Controller Installation and Safety Manual

1. Toolbar e B Fixture Library overview of panels which exist in the fixture database and are available for placement in the current configuration 2 panels which are compatible with the dot pitch settings of the current configuration e C Configured Devices list of panels which are configured in the on screen installation orange button or in the on screen installation and physical installation green button e D Discovered Devices list of panels which have been detected by the P3 100 System Controller but are not yet configured into the current configuration e E Screen Settings global screen settings that affect all panels brightness gamma amp color temperature e The Canvas consists of the following areas The dotted area F is the workspace area where panels can be placed in your on screen installation The white area G is the video area where incoming video is mapped to The black area H is not used Setup 15 16 Toolbar The following commands are available in the toolbar at the top of the screen 3 File e Setup Video Input Remote Control Live W Jp Lii Sp We F A 1 Device Num Opens the File menu where you can open a configuration back up a configuration to a USB memory device close a configuration etc Undo redo buttons for the last actions you performed 20 levels of undo are available Commands sent by DMX cannot be undone Opens the Setup
2. Used pixels 864 Configured Devices Ri Es 2 0 1 Ec 20 1 Mf sit PROTO D Wa Discovered Devices Renumber fa 2 EC 20 S N O Series 009 fa 3 LC2140 S N BETA30 fa 4 LC2140 S N BETA140 fa 5 LC2140 S N BETA147 fa 6 LC21404 S N BETA142 fa 7 LC2140 S N BETA159 fa 8 LC2140 S N 11430 fa 9 LC2140 S N 11420 fa 10 LC2140 S N BETA24 Screen Settings Brightness 7 100 EI Gamma Defaut rdi Colour Temperature eent ve Mm J9 Pp PS LU iz Device Num gt d 6 eee AN y 4 Device Properties Type Martin EC 20 Device Settings Port Status ze SS Number 1 SI Feature Value Port 1 1000Mbit In Serial Number PROTO 03 i l 3 SerialNumber PROTO 03 Port 2 Disconnected Firmware Version 1 1 4 BETA1 Temperature 15 C 59 F Fans Auto MAC address 00 03 43 01 1c 28 m JE AAA O Figure 46 We Reloading firmware in a single panel 2 Click on the panel s serial number to open Device Properties for that panel at the bottom of the screen 3 Click on the Reload Firmware button at the bottom of the Device Properties pane and follow the instructions on the monitor screen 4 Finally de select the panel in the Configured Devices list Service 47 Updating firmware in multiple panels See Figure 47 If you connect to panels that are running outdated firmware the P3 100 may show a warni
3. amp c 1 0 9 BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 14 04 2010 21 1 amp c 1 1 D BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 20 04 2010 12 4 amp c 1 1 1 BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 29 04 2010 14 2 amp c 1 1 4 BETA1 p3fw p3fwFile 30 04 2010 14 2 Ic 1 0 5 p3fw p3hwFie 22 12 2009 15 3 Ic 1 1 2 p3fw p3hwFile 16 12 2009 11 5 r A d A ila au 1 Figure 48 User Library tab See Figure 49 Finally open the Current Fixture Firmware tab select a firmware Fixture t Firmware Library version for each panel series from the drop down lists and allow the P3 100 to update each panel series with the desired firmware version Current Fixture Firmware Select the Firmware version that should be used when reloading Firmware En discovered Fixtures Fixture Current Firmware Version 1 2 4 1 L C Series 2 Ec 5eries 1 1 4 BET41 we Figure 49 Current Fixture Firmware tab Service 49 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause s Remedy P3 100 is completely dead One or more panels displays video incorrectly or does not display video at all All panels and or monitor screen display video incorrectly or do not display video at all P3 100 cuts out 50 No power to unit Fuse blown located next to power input connector Fault on P3 link Incorrect panel addressing Panel defective Other device e g Ethernet switch on P3 link defective Unusable video signal or defective video source Faul
4. enfigured Devices LA WISEN shown on the right EE TT 2i LE21404 Attached node used by another controller output will not Function Xf SiM BETAT4O 3 1021404 3 Ef SIN BETA147 4 cz1404 4 S SIM BETA142 5 Lcz140 5 S SIN BETA159 2 6 Lcz1406 Ef SiM 11430 3 F Lcz140 7 Ze CIRI 4 4 An Setup 37 38 A backup system can be connected following the principles shown in Figure 37 DVI and or Analog Video In EC 20 Ec20 EC 20 EC 20 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 P3 Monitor Monitor P3 Keyboard Keyboard Figure 37 Using a backup P3 100 P3 100 user manual Multi controller system You can use two or more P3 100s if you want to control installations that exceed the maximum number of pixels that can be controlled by a single P3 100 typically 500 000 The P3 100s will receive the same video from a DVI and or Analog Video Splitter but will each control only a part of the total setup Split your installation into multiple parts each containing maximum 500 000 pixels Each part is then controlled by a separate P3
5. 095 Reset Reset NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNM EET Ze fir Figure 27 Analog video source choice and adjustments Setup 29 30 Viewing and scaling video If no external video source is present or if the source is invalid the video display area will remain black If the video source is present and valid you will see the video image on the canvas You can now adjust how the video image is displayed 1 Ei Adjust the size and position of the portion of the video image you want to capture under Video Viewport If you want to work with the full uncropped video image click on the 1 1 button Adjust the scaling of the captured video image under Video Scaling locking the aspect ratio to the video viewport or selecting a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio if required The more you scale down the video image the more of the image you can display on an array of video panels and the greater the degree of pixelation as the P3 100 resamples the video input You can scale down to a maximum reduction factor of 8 Video viewport e v e E width 720 Height Video Scaling X Offset y offset o width 720 Height Aspect Ratio Unlocked Figure 28 Video viewport and scaling If necessary use the Magnification tools see Figure 12 on page 18 to adjust the magnification of the video image on the right of your monitor screen until you have a comfortable size to work with See Figure 29 Use the View buttons
6. C 32 F Approvals WERTE EU SSIEN Coe Bee dee e ER te E e Eckes EN 60950 1 BEN 00 e E Ee se ee es EN 55022 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 C E SE EN 6100 4 2 EN 6100 4 3 EN 6100 4 4 O a A eee EN 6100 4 5 EN 6100 4 6 EN 6100 4 11 US SAS coopera joder eps BURR dR eG oe ed ees ANSI UL 60950 1 Canadian safety 0c eee eee CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Included Items EU Schuko power cable with IEC connector US power cable with IEC connector UK power cable with IEC connector 30 m 98 4 ft Ethernet input cable with IP67 rated RJ 45 connector P N 11840145 Martin P3 100 System Processor Installation and Safety Manual P N 35000226 Martin P3 100 System Processor User Documentation CD P N 35005008 All P3 100 System Controller and Martin video panel user documentation is also available for download free of charge from the Product Support area at www martin com Related Products Martin Maxedia PRO System with flightcase I O box and keyboard tray P N 90732520 Martin Maxedia PRO System DN P N 90732580 Martin Maxedia Compact System DM P N 90732540 Martin Maxedia Broadcast System with flightcase I O box and keyboard tray P N 90732550 Martin Maxedia Broadcast System RM 0 000 cee eee eens P N 90732590 Martin EC 20 video panel calibrated supplied in separately ordered flightcase P N 90354230 Flightcase for 8 x EC 20 panels flightc
7. activating the wizard 2 Activate the Remote Control Wizard by pressing the Remote Control Wizard button Setup 33 3 If you made a selection of fixtures or fixture groups you can see your selection if you use the Remote Control Wizard button in the Setup View Dg rie 77 bee Geer OR W E 2 D LU Device Num T Fixture Library Next number 11 ie FI E Ec 20 E Lcz140 Remote Control wizard 12 Quick Addressing Tool co B Liam E LC11404 Used pixels 11728 Configured Devices R Ig 7 Ec 207 8 Ec 208 fi 9 LC21409 10 LC2140 10 oier Q 1 1c2140 1 2 1c2140 2 3 1c2140 3 1c2140 4 s 1c2140 5 O D iroian 6 k Discovered Devices Renumber Group Properties Screen Settings Name Rotation Colour Correction Brightness S Colour o Anchor Position Intensity 100 0 e D 100 iti ES Soe E ATA P EE 100 Position x F El Red ee i 100 0 Gamma a G T nm x EN y 2 ID sl Green Rm 100 0 Defaut Edit Colour Temperature d x I Blue 100 0 Anale lo ij eent Figure 34 Remote Control Wizard in Setup view 4 The wizard will ask you which fixtures you want to assign DMX controls to You can choose between All Fixtures DMX controls are applied to all panels individually so that each individual panel can
8. o mE GEIER g LC2140 ER LC11404 Used pixels 0 Configured Devices R RB 3 Renumber Discovered Devices Would you like to renumber all discovered devices or just those that are not configured O Unconfigured Devices Only unconfigured devices will be renumbered Configured devices will not be affected Discovered Devices Renumber O All Discovered Devices All discovered devices will be renumbered This may cause Fx 1 EC 20 S N PROTO 03 some devices to become unconfigured P 2 EC 20 S N O Series 009 P 3 LC21404 S N BETA30 fee 4 LC2140 S N BETA140 fee 5 LC2140 4 S N BETA147 Pie 6 LC21404 S N BETA142 X cancel P 7 1C2140 S N BETA159 P 8 LC2140 S N 11430 fee 9 LC2140 S N 11420 P 10 LC21404 S N BETA24 Screen Settings Brightness D 100 RI Gamma Defaut Ed Colour Temperature esoo Figure 22 Renumbering video panels 3 See Figure 23 If any panels are listed under Configured Devices click on the plus symbol next to each panel so that you can see each panel s serial number arrowed then click on each panel s serial number to select that physical panel Each time you select a physical panel s serial number its Device Properties will appear at the bottom of the Setup window 24 P3 100 user manual 4 See Figure 23 Check that each panel has the correct display address for its position in the installation with reference to the panel num
9. r e ef D rte awe d base ales a Be ot Hilh TANE bajdi be kk KCL d 1 fad tet Figure 40 Video view mode options 4 The preset pane in the Live view only allows you to recall video presets Presets cannot be altered which makes this view the ideal show safe environment Shutting down the system To shut down the P3 100 System Controller safely 1 Use Save Copy in the File window to create any backups you might want to store on the USB memory device 2 Click on the Shutdown button at the top right of the screen When the P3 100 displays a message telling you that it is safe to shut down the system cut power to the P3 100 Preferences The Preferences options are accessed by clicking on the Tools button the wrench or spanner next to the Shutdown button and selecting Preferences from 35 Hardware settings the drop down menu P Fixture amp Firmware Library Preferences The Preferences options consist of Preferences Units where you choose the Units units used to display panel Display position coordinates in co ordinates Milimeters are recommended when Fixtures with different pixel pitches are used Color where you choose the Colour color applied to live panels in the Live Fixture Outline Colour E Setup view ES Grid the spacing of the grid on Grid Spacing the canvas you can only choose Se a grid spacing that is relevant for i2 your panels wi Snap to Fixtures Fixture
10. 1c2140 5 E 6 021404 6 Discovered Devices Renumber P 1 EC 20 SIN PROTO 03 P 2 EC 20 S N 0 Series 009 P 8 LC2140 S N 11430 fe 9 LC2140 S N 11420 Screen Settings Brightness D 100 2 Gamma Defaut Edt Colour Temperature eene Example Layout Wizard procedure If the physical installation consists of 50 EC 20 panels in a layout 10 panels wide and 5 panels high with one P3 video data daisy chain per column of panels and P3 video data input via the header at the top of each column starting from the left viewed from the front e Set Width to 10 e Set Height to 5 e Select Vertical Daisy Chaining e Set starting corner to Top left Mark the Multiple Daisy Chains Exist checkbox e Put 1 in the box after Number of Columns per Daisy Chain Setup 23 2 C Manually adding panels and adjusting display address numbers The Quick Addressing Tool described on page 20 is fast and easy but if you prefer to set display address numbers manually or if you need to adjust address numbers at any point you can follow this alternative procedure 1 Set panels to display the Device Num test pattern so that all physical panels display their address number Le 2 Before you start manually numbering panels you can reset all panel address numbers by using the Renumber button see Figure 22 B O a BR 22 IR 9 Fixture Library Next number p B B EC 20 E LC2140
11. P3 100 setup with an additional P3 100 and a DVI and or Analog Video Splitter plus a DMX Splitter such as the Martin Optosplitter if using DMX control This protects your system from an accidental P3 100 powerdown or crash The backup P3 100 will take over in only 5 seconds Both P3 100s must be running exactly the same configuration The easiest way to ensure this is to build the configuration on one P3 100 and then copy it via a USB stick to the other P3 100 The P3 100 that is connected to panels and powered on first will act as the primary controller The next P3 100 that is connected to panels and powered on will act as the secondary controller If panels stop receiving video for more than 5 seconds from the primary P3 100 that is currently controlling them they will automatically start listening to the other secondary P3 100 When the primary P3 100 starts to operate normally again it will act as backup for the secondary P3 100 The P3 100 that is currently controlling the panels will l l 3 Configured Devices tz mg display them in the Configured Devices window as shown og ENTUM a on the right vr SN BETAZO 4 2 Lez140 2 Kf SN BETA140 3 1021404 3 Kf SIN BETA147 4 1021404 4 Kf SIM BETA142 9 5 Lez140 5 Ff SIM BETA159 2 6 1021406 Ay sin 11430 H 7 LC2140 7 e Z aki aa an K The P3 100 that is not controlling the panels will display them in the Configured Devices window as
12. all warnings in this manual and printed on the product If you have questions about how to operate this product safely please contact your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24 hour service hotline on 45 8740 0000 or in the USA on 1 888 tech 180 PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Connect the product to AC mains power within the ranges 115 250 V 47 63 Hz only Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault earth fault protection e The unit must be correctly grounded to electrical safety earth at all times e US EU Schuko and UK power cables with IEC power input connectors are supplied with the product Connect the product to AC mains power using the cable that matches your local power outlet sockets If you need to replace the power plug to match any other type of power outlet socket install a grounding type earthed listed power plug rated 5 A minimum as directed in this manual In all cases check that the power plug connects correctly to ground earth Isolate the product from AC mains power if the power cable or power plug is in any way damaged defective or showing signs of overheating Do not reapply power until the faulty item is replaced For pluggable equipment the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Disconnect the product from AC mains power when not in use e There are no user servic
13. be for example rotated All Groups DMX controls are applied to all groups so that each group can be for example rotated as one unit and panels that are not part of a group will ignore the DMX control commands Selection only available if you make a selection of panels or groups before activating the wizard panels that are not in the selection will ignore the DMX control commands Ba OO Ra lios lu se D EI Q AS de de Global Controls Screen Control Preset Recall Colour Temperature 8 bit Colour Temperature 16 bit Segment Controls Intensity 8 bit Intensity 16 bit Red 8 bit Red 16 bit Green 8 bit Green 16 bit Blue 8 bit Blue 16 bit 2 Remote Control Wizard X Position 8 bit X Position 16 bit Target Y Position 8 bit Choose the target of the controls Y Position 16 bit Rotation 8 bit Rotation 16 bit Control Sets Al fixtures P3 100 Global Control 8 bit P3 100 Global Control 16 bit are P3 100 Segment Control Basic 8 bit Selection P3 100 Segment Control Basic 16 bit P3 100 Segment Control Extended 8 bit P3 100 Segment Control Extended 16 bit lt Back Cancel Figure 35 Assigning DMX controls in the Remote Control Wizard 5 The wizard will then ask you to select which controls you want to create for these fixtures Select one of the predefined Basic or Extended sets or select your own custom set of controls P3 100 user manual 9 Select between 8 bit a
14. disconnect power during a firmware update or while saving a configuration file as this will cause corruption of data that may make the P3 100 inoperable Installing power plugs to match local power outlets The P3 100 is supplied with three power cables that match US European Schuko and UK mains power sockets If these cables are not suitable you will need to obtain a grounding type earthed power cable rated 5 A minimum with an IEC connector and a power plug that matches your local AC mains power outlet sockets Cables of this type are easy to obtain from computer hardware suppliers for example Alternatively you can replace the power plug on one of the supplied power cables with a power plug of your local standard type If you do this install a grounding type earthed plug that is rated 5 A minimum and follow the plug manufacturer s instructions Table 1 shows common wire color codes and pin identification symbols If pins are not clearly identified or if you have any doubts about proper installation consult a qualified electrician Wire color Wire color US color code EU color code Pin Symbol Screw US black brown live L yellow or brass white blue neutral N silver green yellow green ground D green earth Table 1 Wire colors and pin identification Installation 11 setup 12 Before operating the P3 100 read Safety Information on page 3 of this guide Setting up an installation of Martin video panels
15. front panel 7 Connectors Danel asista otr casera iaa Ede 8 cl AIN 9 Connecting the P3 100 to a P3 video data link ones 9 Connecting the P3 100 to AC mains power o ooocoooo ee eee eee ees 11 O hae hone Seah aves tnt ie eno Re eee eo en and a ETTE EETA 12 1 Opening or creating a P3 100 configuration fe 13 2 Configuring Ane Installation coartada ais Des P tae as 15 3 Setting up video display x ss iii LER An Ee 446 ir HeLa Lek 28 4 Setting up remote control via DMX 1 0 0 cc ee eee eee eens 32 S SINO Multiple Ee LEE 37 EE A0 Managing panel utilities from fheb im00 s 44 SA A EE EE 45 FUISTE place TE setas et tea at eras le ET 45 Internal eet a5 il rai ta 45 EMNORCOISS ss casita aliado o li Artic bes E Ee Pet 45 Updating and reloading P3 100 firmware annaa ccc eee teens 46 Installing new panel firmware from the P3 100 0 ce eens 46 Updating the P3 100 Fixture amp Firmware Library 48 Troubleshooting EE 50 DNX DIOLOCOIS EE 51 P3 100 Global Control Fixture 0 0 cc hn 51 P3 100 Segment Control Eelere Heber daa et aii beds feb oe ba 53 ele ele E TL de REENEN 53 OMNE ECON cra ts a roer isa 54 SPecNCA ON Ae creais E DET EE A wad 55 Introduction This manual explains how to connect and use the Martin Professional P3 100 M System Controller to display video on a video panel installation that consists of Martin Professional M EC 20 M LC Plus M Series or upgraded LC Serie
16. it with the mouse to a new location in the on screen installation doing this will not change the display address of the panel it will simply move the part of the video image displayed by that panel to the wrong position in the physical installation If a physical panel has an incorrect display address number for its position in the installation you must enter Device Properties for that panel and set its display address to the correct number as described above 5 Once you have given correct display address numbers to panels in the Configured Devices window repeat this process for any panels in the Discovered Devices list Click on the panel name to open its Device Properties and give the panel the correct display address number for its position in the physical display Each time you give a correct address number to a detected panel it will appear in the Configured Devices list with a green bullet point to show that the detected physical panel has been configured and is assigned to a panel in the on screen installation 6 Enable the Device Numbers test pattern and check that on screen and physical panels have the same display address numbers If necessary go back and adjust any incorrect address numbers as described earlier until the installation is correctly laid out 7 Deactivate the test pattern The on screen installation now matches the physical installation and you are ready to set up the video input Go to 3 Setting up video displa
17. start the Quick Addressing Tool your screen will look something like the example in Figure 17 Ten panels have been configured in the on screen installation see under Configured Devices Ten physical panels have been connected to the P3 100 and auto detected see under Discovered Devices but these physical panels are not yet configured i e they are not yet linked to the panels in the on screen installation Figure 16 Quick Addressing Tool Bee i me ejm e 099 7 BO 8 lena 9 Fixture Library Next number fu Y is E ec 20 E La i LC1140 18 LC21404 E LC11404 Used pixels 11728 Configured Devices R lg Q 1 1c2140 1 Q 2 1c2140 2 3 1c2140 3 4 1c2140 4 s 1c2140 5 6 1c2140 6 Q 7 ec 207 o Ec 208 1c21409 10 Lc2140 10 EC 20 2 Discovered Devices Renumber P 100 LC2140 S N BETA142 P 101 LC2140 S N BETA159 P 103 LC2140 S N BETA24 P 104 EC 20 S N PROTO 03 Ki 105 EC 20 S N O Series 009 P 106 LC2140 S N BETA140 P 107 LC2140 S N BETA30 Fa 108 LC21404 S N BETA147 P 109 LC2140 S N 11430 P 110 LC2140 S N 11420 Screen Settings Brightness IESUS OG ey E S Nr eT E 37 97 Gamma Defaut tdi Colour Temperature et Figure 17 Physical panels discovered but not yet linked 3 Before you start the Quick Addressing Tool some of the physical panels may already have moved to the Configured Devices list if
18. the same configuration and receiving the same video input the P3 100 you are looking at is effectively acting as a backup for the other P3 System Controller It will take control over the panel s if the other P3 100 is powered off or crashes Setup 1 1c2140 1 Configured Devices S S N BETA30 2 cota attached node has incompatible Firmware output will not Function S SiM BETAT4O 3 1021404 3 S SiN BETA147 Ka Ef SIM BETA3O aA ig 2 LE21404 Attached node used by another controller output will mot Function 4 1 021404 4 S SiM BETAT40 el ta B Configured Devices S SIM BETA142 5 Lcz140 5 S SIN BETA159 6 Lcz1406 Ef SiM 11430 7 Lc2140 7 Ef Sim 11420 io dh 3 1021404 3 Ef SiN BETA147 4 Lcz140 4 S SIM BETA142 5 cz1404 5 S SIM BETA159 6 Lc21406 Ef SiM 11430 7 Lcz140 7 ZE AA a 27 3 Setting up video display The P3 100 accepts digital DVD D video at up to 1280 x 1024 resolution as well as analog composite S video and component video using PAL NTSC and SECAM systems To use the largest DVI D resolutions you may need to either crop the input using the Video Viewport settings or scale the input using the Video Scaling feature The maximum reduction factor for video scaling is 8 so you can shrink the video image to one eighth of the original resolution Video Inp
19. the File menu you can either e Select a configuration file from the C Program Files Martin P3 101 System Processor test vip list at the top of the Recent Configurations window the most recently used file is called test in Browse Figure 4 Look for an existing configuration e Select Browse to look for a configuration file either in the Create New P3 100 s internal flash memory or Create a new configuration on a removable USB memory e i E Save Copy device Configuration files Save configuration to removable media prepared in the P3 100 Offline Editor PC application and stored Close Close the current configuration on a USB memory device can be opened using a P3 100 e Select Create New if you want to create a new configuration file and Claes save it in the P3 100 s internal Le flash memory Follow the instructions given under Creating Figure 4 File Operations window a new configuration below If you want a portable backup of a configuration file you have saved in the P3 100 s internal flash memory you can copy the file to a USB memory device at any time using the Save Copy command If there is no user input within the first 10 seconds after startup the P3 100 loads the configuration file from the top of the Recent Configurations list i e the configuration file that was active when the P3 100 was last shut down Creating a new configuration 1 Click on Create New to create a new configuration if the P3 1
20. the processing of DVI D video to be performed in m synch with an analog video source or genlock signal mark the B Y y Bl C 7 Sync to Analog checkbox and select the appropriate analog E 7 video format PAL NTSC or SECAM Source NNI 7 Resolution 1024x768 EDD 7 5 Connect the analog video source or genlock signal to the BNC Xie 7 connectors on the back of the P3 100 gans 7 Brightne SECAM ED 0 2 7 Contrast gt 0 7 Lowlght ow S 7 Reset Z l Figure 26 Sync to analog Setting up the system for an analog video source 1 If you intend to use an analog video source select Component S Video or Composite under Video Source then select your system PAL NTSC or SECAM see Figure 27 Bre D O zo NI rz Bre Bw Eum Video Input Video Input Source Component YPbPr Source S Video Y C 2d Format PAL 720x576 Format PAL 720x576 Bie 6 o Deseo NI lz Video Input Source Composite d Format PAL 720x576 Saturation EE _ 50 5 50 p 50 4 Brightness um Sharpness p 50 Sharpness _ _ A ae A 222 50 4 Contrast Pen Seen 0 Brightness J 095 Brightness mmm gt 095 CON At al ah ail ah ip s SS55555555555 DI Lowlight ant men 0 Contrast SA eg 0 Contrast lt jp 095 E Reset Lowlight St p 095 vj Lowlight _ _ _ 2 _ _ 2
21. they previously had an address which corresponds to a virtual panel on the canvas If this is the case clicking on the Quick Addressing Tool will first offer you 2 options Yes Will first unconfigure all panels before you start the Quick Addressing sequence Choose Quick Address installation No Will use the Quick Addressing Tool to address only the panels that are in the Discovered state but have not yet been configured Choose this option if you have already begun addressing panels and you want to use the Quick Addressing Tool to finish the job for you this option if you want to start addressing right I E from th rt an r I th nels in th om the start and address all the panels in the On Xona P3 100 user manual 4 When you click on the Quick Addressing Tool and have decided whether you want to address all panels or just the discovered panels that are not yet configured the first physical panel to address will display a white pattern and the panels to choose from in the on screen installation will appear yellow Click on the panel in your on screen installation that corresponds to the white panel in the physical installation and repeat this operation until all panels have been given display address numbers o 5 If you enable the Device Numbers test pattern while using the Quick Addressing Tool you can see which panels in the installation have been given address numbers Be d me jm Be Vee 7 HO S zl Ne
22. to a physical installation later on page 17 3 Setting up video display Connect a media source to the P3 100 configure and adjust the video input then display analog or digital video on the physical installation Requires a P3 100 with panels connected to it See 3 Setting up video display on page 28 4 Setting up DMX remote controls The P3 100 allows you to control parameters of the video display from a DMX lighting desk If you want to do this you need to set up the installation to respond to the DMX controls See 4 Setting up remote control via DMX on page 32 5 Using multiple P3 100s If your installation is so big that more than one P3 100 is required or if you want to create a redundant setup where you have a backup P3 100 ready to take over in the case of a problem see 5 Using multiple P3 100s on page 37 P3 100 user manual 1 Opening or creating a P3 100 configuration file You can use either a P3 100 with or without panels connected to it or a PC running Windows XP and the P3 100 Offline Editor to open or create a configuration file The explanation below refers to the P3 100 but it also applies to the Offline Editor Configuration files contain all the configuration settings and data related to an installation The active configuration file is constantly updated and saved in the P3 100 s internal flash memory See Figure 4 When you start the P3 100 or at any time if you open Recent Configurations
23. to display video using a Martin P3 100 System Controller involves the following steps 1 Opening or creating a P3 100 configuration file You can use either a PC running Windows XP and the P3 100 Offline Editor see Offline Editor on page 54 or a P3 100 with or without video panels connected to it to carry out this step A P3 100 configuration file can be saved to a USB memory key for backup and or transfer between PCs and P3 100s 2 Configuring the installation Depending on whether you begin configuring on a PC with the Offline Editor application or on a P3 100 System Controller and depending on which stage video panels are connected to the P3 100 you can use different methods to configure the installation 2 A Preparing a virtual 2 B No preparation offline 2 C No preparation offline configuration offline on a PC Using the Layout Wizard to lay Linking physical panels running the Offline Editor or on out a rectangular installation manually to panels in a virtual on a P3 100 with no panels Requires a P3 100 with panels installation Requires a P3 100 connected to it then linking connected to it with panels connected to it virtual to physical panels using the Quick Addressing tool See 2 B Using the Layout See 2 C Manually adding when you have a P3 100 with Wizard on page 22 panels and adjusting display panels connected to it address numbers on page 24 See 2 A Preparing a virtual installation offline then linking it
24. view where you configure fixtures and place them on the canvas Opens the Video Input view This is where you configure the video input to the P3 100 and all other video parameters Opens the Remote Control view This is where you configure DMX control functionality Opens the Live view This is the view typically used when a show is running It provides real time status feedback to the user Enables Disables the Hand tool which lets you grab and move the canvas Lets you zoom in out on the canvas TIP you can also zoom in and out by holding Ctrl pressed and using the scroll wheel on the mouse Activates the Wizards submenu which lets you activate one of the intuitive wizards Enables Disables screen blackout TIP if you are unable to display video on the panels check that this button is not pressed Enables Disables a screen freeze This lets you freeze the video currently running on the panels The button allows you to enable disable test pattern display on the panels The pull down menu allows you to select test pattern type Activates the Tools submenu which lets you jump into one of the Settings windows Lets you shut down or reboot the P3 100 System Controller P3 100 user manual 2 A Preparing a virtual installation offline then linking it to a physical installation later You can use either a P3 100 with no need for panels connected to it at this stage or the Offline Editor application on a Win
25. 0 0 to any of the P3 100 s USB ports IP Address 0 0 0 0 a Port Number 80 Tine 8 Date Password Le Time 10 44 26 Disk Management Date 10 05 2010 4 Click on the Hardware Settings button in the Tools menu 5 See Figure 44 The current i i i i i Formatting the disk will erase all configurations firmware version IS displayed n the saved internally and is only possible with no firmare Firmware panel arrowed Click configuration loaded E E E EE IE on the Reload Firmware button and browse to the p3 100sc XXX fw file on the USB memory device Click on Open and D wait while data is copied 6 Ifthe file is copied successfully a Figure 44 Firmware version and reloading firmware dialog box opens asking you to restart the P3 100 Click on OK and wait while the P3 100 reboots on the new firmware If the new firmware is corrupted or incorrect the P3 100 will return to the last valid firmware 7 If the P3 100 firmware update is successful update the fixture firmware in the connected panels as described below Installing new panel firmware from the P3 100 46 The P3 100 System Controller firmware file includes the latest firmware for each panel type at the time of release Install new firmware in the video panels each time a new version is released on the Martin website at www martin com or if you suspect that a panel has a software related fault The P3
26. 0 Preset 21 Preset 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 30 31 32 33 Preset 23 Preset 24 Preset 25 Preset 26 Preset 27 Preset 28 Preset 29 Preset 30 Preset 31 Preset 32 Preset 33 1 H 1 H D H D Figure 32 Video setup and input presets Setup 31 2 Right click on a preset button and select Properties to rename that preset and either select whether the system should snap to that preset immediately or select the number of seconds the system should take to fade to that preset Preset Properties HE Mame Preset 3 Fade Time Im 1 E 3 Left click on a preset button to recall the Video Input configuration from Se that preset Note that presets recall only Video Input configuration data they do not contain Setup or Remote Control data 4 Setting up remote control via DMX You can control a range of parameters in your video display by sending DMX values from a DMX controller connected to the P3 100 To set up DMX control you must open the Remote Control view see Figure 33 and click and drag Controls from the list at A over to the patch pane B to patch them to DMX channels Where 16 bit control is available two DMX channels are used The first channel offers standard 8 bit control and the channel immediately above it offers fine adjustment of the value set on the first channel F Video Remote Cr IX WD Pp rie d De setup Tm Sec Live Start Address je a s Je ly Global Controls
27. 00 or PC you Configuration Name y are using has auto loaded an existing Choose a name and storage location For the new configuration Ma rt n configuration because more than 10 seconds have passed after startup oject you will need to open the File menu Path Internal StoragelMew Project 1 wand first 2 See Figure 5 Enter a name for the new configuration file 3 You can enter a path for the new configuration file but if you are using a P3 100 it must point to a location in the P3 100 s internal storage you can copy this file to another memory device later mem 4 Click on Next Figure 5 New configuration window Setup 13 14 5 See Figure 6 Either select the finest pitch you will use in the installation in the Dot Pitch selection box or select the panel with the finest pitch you will use in the Fixture selection box to set the dot pitch automatically The pixels in the panels with this pitch will be mapped 1 1 with the video input and give the best video quality Panels with a coarser pitch will receive scaled video so that the video image is the same size on fine and coarse pitch panels Panels with a finer pitch will not be available in this configuration For best video quality do not set a finer pitch than the finest pitch panel in the installation If the installation Dot Pitch Specify the minimum dot pitch Far the new configuration y Martin Available Fixtures The
28. 100 and wired via independent Ethernet Cables and Gigabit Ethernet Switches The synchronous processing of the P3 100s guarantees that all parts of the installation are synchronized See the system diagram in Figure 38 for an example of a stacked installation ani llli ia EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 LC2140 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 EC 20 P3 Monitor Monitor P3 Keyboard Keyboard DVI and or Analog Video In Figure 38 Multiple P3 100 controller system Setup 39 Operation Viewing live system information and the system log 1 See Figure 39 Open the Live view and select All under Log Level arrowed The P3 100 keeps a running log of system events that can be useful during troubleshooting Video Input Remote Control Dg rie d De setup Log Level All A r Component Filter v System Y Video Y Network 7 05 2010 16 49 03 Device 10 S N 11430 online 7 05 2010 16 45 41 Device 10 offline 7 05 2010 16 43 03 Device 7 S N 0 Series 009 online 7 05 2010 16 43 02 Device 8 S N PROTO 03 online 7 05 2010 16 43 00 Device 10 S N 11430 online 7 05 2010 16 4
29. 100 will automatically propose to upgrade downgrade the connected panels if their firmware is a different version from the current firmware listed in the P3 100 interface so you must always update the P3 100 firmware before updating panels P3 100 user manual The Current Fixture Firmware tab of the Fixture amp Firmware Library window allows you to change the current fixture firmware for each of the available fixture series You can set the series firmware to x Fixture Firmware Library Current Fixture Firmware User Library Select the Firmware version that should be used when reloading Firmware En discovered Fixtures i j i Fixt Current Fi versi any of the firmware versions which are keck MUSS En available in internal memory or which have oe Series 1 2 4 v been uploaded to the User Library by the 2 EC Series 1 1 4 BETA1 v user Figure 45 Current Fixture Firmware tab Updating firmware in one panel To install new video panel firmware in a selected panel 1 See Figure 46 In the P3 100 application open the Setup window The Configured Devices list on the left of the screen lists the panels that are connected and configured Each panel has a line in the list consisting of a plus sign green button and panel type Click on the plus sign to view the panel s serial number GER d La setup e Control Fixture Library Next number BE D BB Ec 20 IB Lia GIE IB Late EE Lct140
30. 2 59 Device 9 S N 11420 online 7 05 2010 16 38 31 Device 10 offline 7 05 2010 16 38 26 Device 9 offline 7 05 2010 16 38 04 Device 10 S N 11430 online 7 05 2010 16 38 02 Device 9 S N 11420 online 7 05 2010 16 37 42 Device 5 S N BETA159 online 7 05 2010 16 37 41 Device 4 S N BETA147 online 7 05 2010 16 37 39 Device 3 S N BETA142 online 7 05 2010 16 37 31 Device 2 S N BETA140 online 7 05 2010 16 37 30 Device 1 S N BETA30 online 7 05 2010 16 37 17 Device 6 S N BETA24 online 7 05 2010 16 25 21 Device 3 offline 7 05 2010 16 25 15 Device 3 S N BETA147 online 7 05 2010 16 25 09 Device 2 offline 7 05 2010 16 24 55 Device 2 S N BETA140 online 7 05 2010 16 24 47 Device 6 offline 7 05 2010 16 24 40 Device 5 offline 7 05 2010 16 24 31 Device 4 offline 7 05 2010 16 24 09 Device 6 S N BETA24 online 7 05 2010 16 24 08 Device 5 S N BETA159 online 7 05 2010 16 24 07 Device 4 S N BETA142 online 7 05 2010 16 16 12 Device O offline 7 05 2010 16 16 12 Device 0 offline 7 05 2010 16 16 12 Device O offline 7 05 2010 16 16 12 Device 0 offline 7 05 2010 16 16 12 Device O offline 7 05 2010 16 16 12 Device 0 offline 7 05 2010 16 11 35 Device 6 S N BETA24 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 5 S N BETA159 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 3 S N BETA147 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 5 offline 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 4 S N BETA 142 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Devic
31. 39 Test pattern Scrolling Lines 240 255 Unused no change Preset recall snap Default value 0 0 50 Unused no change 51 54 Preset 1 55 58 Preset 2 59 62 Preset 3 63 66 Preset 4 67 70 Preset 5 T1 74 Preset 6 75 78 Preset 7 79 82 Preset 8 83 86 Preset 9 87 90 Preset 10 91 94 Preset 11 95 98 Preset 12 99 102 Preset 13 103 106 Preset 14 107 110 Preset 15 2 2 111 114 Preset 16 115 118 Preset 17 119 122 Preset 18 123 126 Preset 19 127 130 Preset 20 131 134 Preset 21 135 138 Preset 22 139 142 Preset 23 143 146 Preset 24 147 150 Preset 25 151 154 Preset 26 155 158 Preset 27 159 162 Preset 28 163 166 Preset 29 167 170 Preset 30 171 174 Preset 31 175 178 Preset 32 continued on next page Table 4 DMX protocol global control DMX protocols 51 52 8 bit 16 bit DMX Mode Mode Value Function Preset recall snap Default value 0 179 182 Preset 33 183 186 Preset 34 187 190 Preset 35 191 194 Preset 36 195 198 Preset 37 199 202 Preset 38 203 206 Preset 39 207 210 Preset 40 2 2 211 214 Preset 41 contd contd 215 218 Preset 42 219 222 Preset 43 223 226 Preset 44 227 230 Preset 45 231 234 Preset 46 235 238 Preset 47 239 242 Preset 48 243 246 Preset 49 247 250 Preset 50 251 255 Unused no change Color Temperature MSB fade Default value 127 0 2000 K y d 34 3200 K a y 3 3 127 128 6500 K d y 215 9600 K 3 y 255 11000 K 4 Color Temperature fine LSB fade Default value 255 O 255
32. L Input Global Controls Screen Control Pres ca Colour Temperature 8 bit Colour Temperature 16 bit Segment Controls Intensity 8 bit Intensity 16 bit Red 8 bit Red 16 bit Green 8 bit Green 16 bit Blue 8 bit Blue 16 bit X Position 8 bit X Position 16 bit Y Position 8 bit Y Position 16 bit Rotation 8 bit Rotation 16 bit Control Sets P3 100 Global Control 8 bit P3 100 Global Control 16 bit P3 100 Segment Control Basic 8 bit P3 100 Segment Control Basic 16 bit P3 100 Segment Control Extended 8 bit P3 100 Segment Control Extended 16 bit ecal e You can import a set of DMX controls that was previously saved as an XML file in the internal memory or on a USB memory device by clicking the import button Find the file and click on Load 36 Video i uve Start Address i B X 4 de dy DMX Address 1 freeze Blackout Test Pattern 8bit Current Value O DMX Address 2 Preset Recaff 8bit Current Value O DMX Address 5 Intensity 16bit Current Value O Negative Offset 100 5 Positive Offset ow JS Target Type x Export Control Configuration Look in 3 Internal Storage OI 9 NM gt e imageformats el library e resources P d el user_library Configuration name DMX Layout WWE Figure 36 Exporting a DMX control layout P3 100 user manual 5 Using multiple P3 100s Redundant P3 100 system You can build a redundant
33. Lower gt higher Table 4 DMX protocol global control P3 100 user manual P3 100 Segment Control Fixture 8 bit 16 bit 8 bit 16 bit Basic Basic Extd Extd DMX Mode Mode Mode Mode Value Function 1 1 1 1 Intensity MSB fade Default value 0 0 255 Zero gt full 2 2 Intensity fine LSB fade Default value 0 0 255 Lower higher Red MSB fade Default value 255 2 3 2 3 0 255 Zero gt full 4 4 Red fine LSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Lower gt higher 3 5 3 5 Green MSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Zero gt full 6 6 Green fine LSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Lower gt higher Blue MSB fade Default value 255 4 f 4 7 0 255 Zero full 9 9 Blue fine LSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Lower higher X position fade Default value 127 0 Max left y d 3 9 127 128 No shift y y 255 Max right 10 X position fine LSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Fine left gt fine right Y position fade Default value 127 0 Max up y 6 11 127 128 No shift y y 255 Max down 12 Y position fine LSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Fine up gt fine down Rotation MSB fade Default value 127 0 Full CCW 4 y y 13 127 128 No rotation y y 255 Full CW 14 Rotation fine LSB fade Default value 255 0 255 Fine rotation adjustment Table 5 DMX protocol segment control MSB Most Significant Byte LSB Least Significant Byte Single channel control The abo
34. P3 100 System Controller Installation and Safety Manual User Guide y tin Dimensions All dimensions are in millimeters 02009 2010 Martin Professional A S Information subject to change without notice Martin Professional A S and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual The Martin logo the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates or subsidiaries P N 35000226 Rev C Safety Information WARNING Read the safety precautions in this section before installing powering operating or servicing this product The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product and in this manual A A A A Warning Warning Warning Warning Safety hazard Refer to Hazardous Fire hazard Risk of severe manual before voltage Risk of injury or death installing lethal or severe powering or electric shock servicing This product is for professional use only It is not for household use Read this manual before installing powering or servicing this product follow the safety precautions listed below and observe
35. Screen Control Preset Recall Colour Temperature 8 bit Colour Temperature 16 bit Segment Controls Intensity 8 bit Intensity 16 bit Red 8 bit Red 16 bit Green 8 bit Green 16 bit Blue amp bit Blue 16 bit s Position 8 bit amp Position 16 bit Y Position 8 bit Y Position 16 bit Rotation 8 bit Rotation 16 bit Control Sets P3 100 Global Control 3 bit P3 100 Global Control 16 bit P3 100 Segment Control Basic 8 bit P3 100 Segment Control Basic 16 bit P3 100 Segment Control Extended 8 bit P3 100 Segment Control Extended 16 bit Figure 33 Remote Control view Global Controls Global Controls apply to all the panels in the installation and can be patched only once e Screen control allows you to select live video input freeze blackout or display a test pattern on the entire video display Preset Recall allows you to call up any configuration presets saved under Presets at the bottom of the Video Setup window e Colour Temperature allows you to adjust the color temperature of the entire video display You can select 8 bit or 16 bit control Segment Controls A segment can contain a single panel a group of panels or all the panels in the installation depending on how you set up the segment control Segment Controls can therefore be patched multiple times per P3 100 System Controller e Intensity allows you to modify total intensity e Red Green and Blue allow you t
36. This will remove all show files from the P3 100 but leave all software untouched This format command only works when no show file is currently loaded Monitor Settings pane Use this to configure the resolution and timeout for the monitor which is connected to the VGA output of the P3 100 When auto is selected the P3 100 will try to automatically detect the resolution of the Hardware Settings Network Settings Use DHCP IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Web Server IP Address 0 0 0 0 Fort Number a S Password Disk Management Formatting the dek will erase all configurations saved internally and is only possible with no configuration loaded Format Preferences n Hardware Settings ir Fixture amp Firmware Library Monitor Settings Monitor Resolution auto SI Inactivity Timeout Keyboard Settings Keyboard Layout Syslog Server IP Address 0 0 0 0 Time amp Date e P Time 10 44 26 E Date 10 05 2010 we Firmware Current Firmware 2 0 0 DEBLIG Reload Firmware Figure 41 Hardware settings window attached VGA monitor If auto detection is not possible the P3 100 will default to 1024 x 768 Keyboard Settings pane Here you can adjust the keyboard layout to match a connected USB keyboard Syslog Server pane The P3 100 can be configured to send syslog messages to a syslog client when events are being added to the log Here you can configur
37. ase and panels are ordered separately P N 91515008 Martin LC Plus 2140 packed in flightcase 0 ce es P N 90354101 Martin LC Plus 2140 packed in cardboard box P N 90354102 RM devices are 19 inch rackmount versions and do not include a flightcase or I O box Ordering Information Martin P3 100 System Controller 0 0 eee eee P N 90721010 Specifications subject to change without notice Disposing of this product Martin products are supplied in compliance with Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC where applicable Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products r Martin www martin com e Olof Palmes All 18 e 8200 Aarhus N e Denmark Tel 45 8740 0000 e Fax 45 8740 0010
38. bers in your on screen installation If the panel s display address is not correct enter its correct display address in the Number box arrowed under Device Properties The panel s display address should now be correctly matched to its position in the physical installation Bee hi ss wi Wir eje SY 2 9 Sei Benn SI Fixture Library Next number 2 S Tl E E EC 20 E LC2140 GIE 18 LC21404 E LC11404 Used pixels 864 Configured Devices R Ig 3 Q 1 Ec 201 Af S N PROTO O We Discovered Devices Renumber Fa 2 EC 20 S N 0 Series 009 Ae 3 1C2140 S N BETA3O P 4 LC2140 S N BETA 140 P 5 1C2140 S N BETA147 P 6 LC2140 SIN BETA 142 P 7 1C2140 S N BETA159 P 8 102140 S N 11430 P 9 102140 SIM 11420 P 10 LC21404 S N BETA24 4 ME Device Properties Screen Settings Type Martin EC 20 Jevice Settings Port Status Ge Number 1 Si Feature Value Port 1 1000Mbit In GG l nu l eee mg Eos LE gg ED 100 Serial Number PROTO 03 MH onset Firmware Version 1 1 4 BETA1 y Gamma a Temperature 15 C 59 F Fans Auto Default Edit MAC address 00 03 43 01 1c 28 Geer ere H gt A eso k Figure 23 Device Properties for Configured Devices Note Physical panels in the installation must have the correct display address for their position in the physical installation You cannot give a panel a correct address by dragging
39. dows PC to configure a virtual installation Creating a complete virtual installation offline can allow you to familiarize yourself with the P3 100 system or prepare a video display in advance of an event Placing and configuring virtual panels and groups To manually set up an on screen virtual installation using a P3 100 or the Offline Editor 1 Make sure you have a plan or a clear idea of what panels the physical installation will contain and where those panels will be located T T Remol e SERE Input Contr See Figure 9 In the configuration file you want to work in open the EE aa ka Setup view window Check that Next number arrowed is set to 1 4 It does not matter which panel address numbers you give to panels at H this point provided that you set up panels in the physical installation with the same address numbers as the corresponding panels in the virtual on screen installation later in the setup process Figure 9 Next panel address number See Figure 10 Click on the i panel type in the Fixture DS rie ydo ino je MT Y Library arrowed that mic ib b corresponds to the panel you danita bli a want to place in position Sr number 1 in the installation Eco y E LC11404 1 Move the cursor over to the Used pixels 864 canvas The cursor will take the form of a panel Click to ou i position panel number 1 on HECHO EOS ttt E the video frame See Fi
40. e 6 offline 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 2 S N BETA 140 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 4 offline 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 1 S N BETA30 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 3 offline 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 6 S N BETA142 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 5 S N BETA147 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 4 S N BETA140 online 7 05 2010 16 11 21 Device 3 S N BETA30 online 7 05 2010 15 46 54 web server initialized 7 05 2010 15 46 53 Enabling remote syslog 7 05 2010 15 46 53 Disabling remote syslog 2 pMa BO amp bcm 2 7 r eh 4 J Default Composite Preset 25 24 Preset 24 Figure 39 Preset 6 Preset 9 en 6 Preset 6 17 Preset 7 18 Preset 18 16 Preset 16 19 Preset 19 20 Preset 17 Preset 20 26 Preset 26 27 Preset 27 28 Preset 28 29 Preset 29 30 Preset 30 Live window 2 The log can be saved to a USB memory device using the USB button 10 Preset 10 32 Preset 32 an vrijdag 7 mei 2010 3 See Figure 40 The toolbar in the Live view features the same video view mode selection buttons as the toolbar in the Video Input view You can choose from the following options 40 P3 100 user manual Whole video frame view Video frame with panels overlaid Only the part of the frame displayed on your panels m H TT Y Cen bat EB Hin P TERHES HEHEHER gt o bau Ne UM quur bots com e 2 LR iris
41. e Shee vet 90 mm 3 6 in pq cc rcc 7 7 kg 17 lbs Control User Interface Recommended user interface SXGA 1280x1024 or better monitor keyboard mouse A O Gee eee ears Status indicator LEDs DMX512 remotely controllable parameters Panel MERI CREE MEER Intensity RGB adjustment x y video image position rotation grouping P3 100 Freeze frame blackout test patterns color temperature video setting preset record and recall Video Processing Processor capacity 500 000 pixels expandable by adding P3 100s Output resolution 00a Any within 500 K pixel limit expandable by adding P3 100s Typical system latency 0 0 n DVI none analog 1 frame Maximum system latency 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee DVI 1 frame analog 3 frames DWIVMIASO ne EE Up to 1280 x 1024 50 60 75 Hz Analog video input Composite component and S video PAL NTSC and SECAM Frame synchronization to analog agnal n Yes Magellan des LIII Ad EU IDEM pta Di E ufi EE Yes SOS ee suni oett we A e ER Ld A ee ee Yes PS RIEN ES ESTER TET E TREO TTE TECTUM EOS Yes Gamma curve selection and adjustment eee Yes Real time panel content remapping llle hh har Yes Real time color temperature Control Yes P3 Signal Protocol EES VDO s 2268 Faq V eee S de det A IS Pees Gigabit Ethernet miei cs ERE P P aT Proprietary Martin P3 OL PUTA x 5 3a A oro og abo ge Ceo Eo oec Yes electrically isolated at all connect
42. e maximum size of the workspace is 1310720 pixels Figure 7 Workspace area window automatically saved in the configuration file while you work Once you have opened or created a configuration file you use the Setup view window to configure the installation P3 100 user manual 2 Configuring the installation Op O O Y P3 100 System Processor Bg rie Y ed setup Wee E rA W 2 Pp UL Device Num Fixture Library Next number Dc UN UE os DE ep Ee WE Ee Se E urb cse Se S oe Sec B Lag EK LC140 B ucziso EE RE o0 Bicis Mi s m ee ee Used pixels 0 Configured Devices R HA KE hati We e IA s comes cq Discovered Devices Renumber Once you have opened or created a configuration file as described in the previous section various routes are available to configure an installation consisting of a P3 100 and an array of video panels These routes are explained in this section Whether you are working on a PC or a P3 100 the configuration file is saved continuously while you work At any time you can save this file to a USB memory device and transfer it between any PC running the Offline Editor or P3 100 Setup view Most of the configuration work is carried out in the Setup view The Setup view is divided into the following areas Screen Settings Brightness es 41 2 Gamma Defaut Edt Colour Temperature Custom e 5562 SI Figure 8 Areas in Setup view e A
43. e the IP address of your syslog client P3 100 user manual Time amp Date pane Use this to configure the internal clock of the P3 100 Firmware pane Use this to update roll back the P3 100 s firmware from a USB stick Important The P3 100 will perform an integrity check on the firmware file on the USB stick before actually performing the update rollback procedure and refuse the file if it appears to be corrupted This prevents the P3 100 from updating rolling back to a firmware which was damaged during web download FTP transfer or because of a bad USB stick System status information To view system status information click on the blue question mark button in the bottom left of the Hardware Settings window See Figure 42 The P3 100 s firmware version serial number uptime resets at power on and X About E53 hardware temperatures are displayed in a NB P3 100 System Processor pop up window Version 2 0 0 DEBUG6 2008 Martin Professional 4 5 All Rights Reserved Serial Number My Uptime O days 1 hour 15 minutes 16 seconds Temperature UC Ers system Core 2 ambient foi amp Close Developed by CARALLS Figure 42 System and hardware info Operation 43 Remote viewing via network The P3 100 also features a built in webserver that allows remote access to status information via a network To access status info over a network 1 Plug a network cable into Ethernet port 1 on the P3 100 s rear
44. eable parts inside the product Do not attempt to open the product If service is required contact your Martin supplier or a Martin service partner e The product is for use in a dry location only Protect it from moisture Do not allow it to become wet PROTECTION FROM FIRE e Do not modify the product in any way e Do not operate the product if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 50 C 122 F e Particular attention must be paid to cooling under no circumstances should the airflow to the heat sinks be restricted A rack fan cooling unit to maintain the correct ambient temperature should be considered when multiple units are stacked together e The replacement fuse should be a 1AT time delay 250 V rated 20 mm cartridge type only Never attempt to bypass a fuse e Replace the internal CR2032 lithium button cell battery with one of the same type only Risk of explosion if battery replaced by incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ATTENTION e En cas d quipement enfichable la prise doit tre mont e pres de l quipement et doit offrir un acces facile e Ily aun danger d explosion s il y a un remplacement incorrect de batterie Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Contents DIMENSION Susa te ro odos nadas acido 2 Salery lte 1 HODISO S232 5 912 A dard Pd P ade EOS PME POR NUS 3 Ietdde el lee RTT ET tO EO TO DTE 6 Status indicators and
45. ed names to the groups under Group Properties in the Setup view these will appear in the list Otherwise groups will be listed as Group 1 Group 2 etc in the order you created them Select either All or an individual group to apply the control to Control Sets Control Sets allow you to patch a predefined set of controls DMX channels in a predefined order These predefined sets of controls match with fixtures personalities in the fixture database of your lighting control system Please contact your lighting control system lighting desk manufacturer if the P3 100 Fixtures are not yet available in your fixture database Global Control Sets allow you to create global controls that are applied to all panels e 8 bit Uses 3 DMX channels 16 bit Uses 4 DMX channels Segment Control Sets allow you to create controls that are applied to a segment e Basic 8 bit Excludes panel position adjustment and rotation uses 4 DMX channels e Basic 16 bit Excludes panel position adjustment and rotation uses 8 DMX channels e Extended 8 bit Includes panel position adjustment and rotation uses 7 DMX channels e Extended 16 bit Includes panel position adjustment and rotation uses 14 DMX channels Remote Control Wizard The Remote Control Wizard allows you to quickly assign DMX controls to multiple fixtures or fixture groups To use the wizard 1 If you want to assign DMX controls to a specific set of fixtures or fixture groups select them before
46. et or outlet must be located near the P3 100 and easily accessible so that the P3 100 can easily be disconnected from power if necessary Important Connect the P3 100 and the video panel installation to the same grounded earthed power source to eliminate ground earth loop problems and avoid any differences in potential that may damage devices The P3 100 is mains powered via an internal fused power supply unit PSU that is compatible with all worldwide mains supply standards 115 250 V 47 63 Hz However to avoid differences in potential that may damage devices it must be connected to the same grounding type earthed 200 240 V nominal 50 60 Hz AC mains power outlet as the video panel installation it is connected to Alternatively appropriate steps must be taken to eliminate differences in potential at different points in the installation Martin Professional cannot be held responsible for any damage caused if devices are not connected to AC mains power and ground earth as specified in this guide There is no power on off switch on the P3 100 Apply and shut down power using an external switch at the power outlet or at the main switchboard Do not apply power by inserting or removing live power connectors as this will cause arcing at the connector contacts that may damage devices and connectors Important Use the Shutdown button and allow the P3 100 software to close down before cutting power to the P3 100 Important Do not shut down or
47. ew captured video G Preset Pane Where you can store recall video presets that contain a full set of video configuration parameters 28 P3 100 user manual Video source setup Open the Video Input view Setting up the system for a digital video source 1 If you intend to use a digital video source Select ASTON Ed ES DVI D under Source You TH video Remote 50Hz 60Hz 75Hz must now adjust video Po Des conoi lu aoox600 v e Y input resolution and EDID video Input 1024x768 v Y ei settings before powering 1280x1024 v ei ly up the media server or Sere prr 720x480 a Sync to Analog 2 See Figure 25 The Resolution box indicates the current video input C OK resolution This must match the resolution of the incoming video signal Figure 25 Digital video input resolution and EDID settings Adjust if necessary 1250x20p Format PAL 3 Click on the EDID button to open the Configure EDID pop up window The checkboxes for resolution and refresh rate here determine the EDID information communicated to a graphics card in a media server or PC You can force a media server to supply video in one resolution and at one refresh rate if you check only that resolution and refresh rate in the Configure EDID window f you check several resolutions and refresh rates the media server will supply video at the lowest resolution and slowest refresh rate by default Remote Control 4 f you want
48. fer fast processors advanced features DVI output and an intuitive user interface Besides a Maxedia media server any DVD player video camera or other analog video source with an S video composite video or component video output can be used as a media source Connecting the P3 100 to a P3 video data link 1 See Figure 3 on page 10 for a system layout diagram 2 See Figure 2 on page 8 On the P3 100 s rear connections panel Connect the Ethernet data cable from the video panels to Ethernet port 2 G Note that Ethernet port 1 H is available for future data connection options only and cannot send a P3 signal to video panels Connect a monitor to the VGA monitor port I Connect a mouse and keyboard to two of the USB ports Connect either a DVI D video source to the DVI I port or an analog video source to the analog video BNC connectors using RCA phono to BNC adapters if necessary Installation 9 10 System layout Figure 3 is given for reference only and shows how an entire system consisting of a P3 100 System Controller and LC Plus panels should be laid out and connected For full details of panel installation including important safety information refer to the user documentation supplied with panels and available for download free of charge from www martin com P3 100 Controller P3 signal DVI D Analog Keyboard video Monitor 1GB Ethernet switch required if installation exceeds 50 pane
49. gure 10 The panel will be placed on the canvas in your on screen installation labelled with display address 1 in the center of the panel icon The panel will also appear with an orange bullet point in the Configured Devices list The number in the Next number box will jump to 2 ready for the next panel Figure 10 Fixture library in Setup view If you are using a P3 100 that has auto detected panels that are connected to it and these panels have the same display address as the panels you add to the on screen installation they will automatically be linked to the panels in your on screen installation and appear in the Configured Devices list with a green bullet point Ignore this for the moment you will link physical panels to the panels in the on screen installation later See Figure 11 Multi mode is active by default In this mode you simply click on the canvas each time you want to position another panel of the type you umber 3 S DEn selected if you de activate Multi mode you must click on the desired panel type in the Fixture Library each time you want to add a panel to your on screen installation Multi mode Figure 11 Multi mode active Continue adding panels selecting a different panel type in the Fixture Library if necessary Panels are displayed on the canvas according to their physical size The P3 100 automatically scales the video sent to the panels to match different dot pitches To remove a panel from your o
50. how their display addresses as large numbers An arrow will indicate their up down orientation and angles will indicate panel corners Check that display addresses in the physical installation are correct If you have made a mistake during addressing you can either restart the Quick Addressing process or adjust any incorrect display addresses as described in 2 C Manually adding panels and adjusting display address numbers on page 24 until the installation is correctly laid out Setup Green Gradient Blue Gradient Colour Bars Scrolling Greyscale Scrolling Lines Figure 20 Test pattern 21 9 Deactivate the test pattern The on screen installation now matches the physical installation and you are ready to set up the video input Go to 3 Setting up video display on page 28 2 B Using the Layout Wizard If you have a P3 100 with a rectangular array of Martin video panels connected to it and powered on you can use the Layout Wizard to configure the installation automatically with no preparation beforehand by creating a virtual on screen installation with virtual panels that are linked to the physical panels in the physical installation Figure 21 Layout Wizard button The Layout Wizard can be run on only one fixture type at any one time but it can be run more than once if you have more than one rectangular screen in your installation The wizard does not prevent panels from being added manual
51. ion Brightness uu PE ls B Intensity e 0 100 0 100 m Positioning Red X 100 0 E Gamma i i EE x 194 00 B Green e 1 100 095 Defaut Edi i y 446 00 B Blue e mE 100 095 Colour Temperature 6500k Rotation 15 g Figure 14 Panel rotation in Setup view Grouping panels You can group panels by selecting them then right clicking and choosing Group in the pop up menu See Figure 15 Grouped panels have a colored dotted line around them and are highlighted in that color when selected If you select a group the Group Properties window opens where you can e Give the group a name Group Properties e Adjust the color for the dotted line ee highlighting on the canvas We pus Position RSC ED 100 0 e Adjust the position for the group Position x 115 00 RE a E Red 100 0 e Rotate the group around any anchor mis y 220 00 lk 4 Green 100 0 2 position center of rotation that you dE mm Blue T 10 0 2 define b Define intensity and color correction for that group Figure 15 Panel groups Groups are listed in the Configured Devices window where you can click on a group to select it on the canvas To select a group on the canvas click on it To select a panel in a group on the canvas double click on that panel To ungroup panels right click on the group a
52. ions Eo E WC evn ote pct CAT 5e Cable length Up to 100 m 328 ft between any 2 devices extendable with Ethernet switch Max number of panels per chan 50 extendable with Ethernet switch Latency between first and last panel n None Construction OU T cM IKE MUR ee Steel aluminum COIGE sacra ol PPP QUEDA edi oe o nad ut piu Matt black iiejsetlen ruli PPP a ai adn IP20 Installation MOUNINO EE 19 inch rack mount 2U Connections ale A A AAA AA IEC socket Po data out EIhettieb uta dada E A A a 2 Xx RJ 45 PONY VU ON aaea ust c at Oe cee ON eae cel abe Li es Sete cae cat A a ar aoe DVI I Composite S Video and component analog video in o o oooocoooocoooo oo BNC connectors A A O A O 5 pin locking XLR Peripherals and USB memory device 0 00 cece eee 4 x USB ports VGA analog THODIOR s s Sod coed o SI A red Ades ebbe Ip Vertu ee DD15 Serial data available for future options llle RS 232 Specifications 55 Electrical o A EE ee Ne EE et ee 115 250 V 47 63 Hz Power supply H UE Integrated universal multi voltage AE A o II ER 1 A T slow blow The P3 100 should be connected to power at the same point in the distribution circuit as the video panels it is connected to Thermal E o A Soy In ooh eer be bw e eae hem T E Forced air Maximum ambient temperature T4 max 50 C 122 F Minimum ambient temperature T4 mm 0
53. l number in the Configured Devices pane This opens the Device Properties pane at the bottom of the screen with the following options available e Control the fans LC panels only e Turn the multicolor Status LED on the back of the panel on or off LC LC EC e Call up internal test patterns on panels LC LC EC e Set the brightness of the internal test patterns on panels LC LC EC e View the firmware version of a panel LC LC EC Switch between calibrated and uncalibrated modes EC e Check Date Codes of installed LED Blocks EC Dim the LCD display on the back of the panel LC LC 44 P3 100 user manual Service There are no user serviceable parts inside the P3 100 System Controller Do not open any cover or attempt to modify or repair the unit Doing so will void the product warranty Refer all service to Martin Professional or its authorized service agents Fuse replacement Warning Disconnect the power cable before opening the fuseholder Replace the fuse with one of the same type and rating only The main fuse is located in a fuseholder B in Figure 2 on page 8 next to the mains power inlet socket To replace a fuse 1 Shut down power and disconnect the power cable 2 Use a flat bladed screwdriver to open the fuseholder 3 Remove and test the main fuse If it has blown replace it with a 250 V rated 1 A T slow blow 20 mm cartridge type fuse only 4 Reinstall the fuseholder and reconnect the powe
54. ls Max 50 panels per daisy chain 1GB Ethernet switch required If cable length exceeds 100 m 100 m cable A Figure 3 System layout P3 100 user manual Connecting the P3 100 to AC mains power Warning For protection from electric shock the P3 100 must be electrically connected to ground earth Power distribution circuits must be fitted with a current overload fuse or circuit breaker and ground fault earth fault protection Warning US EU and UK power cables are supplied with the P3 100 Use only the cable that matches your AC mains power outlet or a power cable that is listed 16 AWG or 1 5 mm minimum and power connectors that are grounding type earthed listed and rated 5 A minimum Warning The P3 100 does not have a power on off switch It is powered on as soon as mains power is applied to the power input connector and remains powered on until mains power is shut down at source or disconnected from the P3 100 The power sock
55. ly later To use the Layout Wizard 1 See Figure 21 Activate the Layout Wizard by pressing its button 2 First select the fixture type you want to lay out The P3 100 lists wer Layout Wizard the fixture types it has detected i Fixture Type Click on Next Select the Fixture type Eo layout 3 The wizard gives you the option of automatically creating a fixture group for the panels the wizard will place Fixture Type Mea 122140 Martin Professional 4 5 EC 20 Martin Professional 4 5 4 The Layout Wizard asks you to define the height and width of the lt Layout Wizard screen in number of panels bebe y Make sure that Width and Height Choose the size of the layout Martin match the number and layout of the physical panels you want the vU Layout Wizard to set up Wi 5 The wizard asks for the cabling layout of the screen as the wizard will use this information to automatically determine the location of each fixture in the setup Horizontal Fixtures are daisy chained one row at a time and then down up to the next row Vertical Fixtures are daisy chained one column at a time and then left right to the next column P3 100 user manual Starting Corner You are asked to give the corner of the screen where the cable from the P3 100 System Controller or gigabit switch is connected i e the point where the daisy chain starts Left and right are as seen from the f
56. mentation Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 Aarhus N Denmark P3 100 user manual Status indicators and front panel See Figure 1 The LED status indicators and Reset button on the P3 100 front panel have the following functions Active Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2 DMX In Output Overtemp p 3 SYSTEM PROCESSOR Digital Video In Analog Video In r Martin Figure 1 Status indicator panel and USB ports Active flashes during startup and lights continuously during operation Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 light when there is activity on these connectors on the rear panel Digital Video In and Analog Video In indicate the currently selected video signal DMX In lights when a valid DMX signal is present at the DMX Input connector on the rear panel Output lights when the P3 100 is sending a P3 data signal Overtemp lights if the P3 100 has exceeded its maximum safe operating temperature A thermal protection circuit throttles down the processor if this happens Reset lets you carry out a forced reset if the P3 100 application freezes and you cannot reboot the processor normally for example Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push the reset button The P3 100 constantly stores data in its onboard flash memory so you are unlikely to lose data if the application fails The two USB ports on the front panel can be used for any USB peripheral including the keyboard and mouse but are most convenie
57. n screen installation right click on it and select Delete Setup 17 9 See Figure 12 If necessary use the Magnification tools to adjust the magnification of the canvas on the right of your monitor screen P P until you have a comfortable size to work with 10 When you have added the correct number and type of panels to Figure 12 Magnification tools your on screen installation click on the currently selected panel type in the Fixture Library to deselect it and stop adding panels Your on screen installation could now look something like the example in Figure 13 Video Remote i em b ma ix m ml S e FJ Fite 2 D fee EN Control Live e Pp e8 Device Num e e Fixture Library BR EC 20 Beco Be LC2140 Next number l 11 E 9 1c2140 9 A 4 8 d CITA 4 sm Discovered Devices Screen Settings Brightness Gamma Defaut Edt Colour E 6500 K l 2140 2140 E LC1140 IR LC21404 Eco LC11404 Used pixels 11728 Configured Devices m Q 1 1 2140 1 2 1c2140 2 l l l l l 3 1c2140 3 4 1c2140 4 2140 Renumber ED 100 EI Figure 13 On screen installation in Setup view 11 See Figure 14 You can now fine adjust the position of the panels on the canvas until the panel layout in your on screen installation exactly matches the layout in the physical installation 18 If you drag panels with the mouse they will glue together if yo
58. nd 16 bit for each control 16 bit will require two DMX channels one channel for normal control and the channel above it for fine control Adjust the control offset explained under Segment Controls on page 32 for each control Decide whether you want to group DMX control channels by parameter or by fixture For example if you have selected two panels before starting the wizard If you select Group controls by parameter the DMX channels will be arranged like this Channel 1 Intensity Panel 1 Channel 2 Intensity Panel 2 Channel 3 Red Panel 1 Channel 4 Red Panel 2 Channel 5 Green Panel 1 Channel 6 Green Panel 2 Etc If you select Group controls by fixture the DMX channels will be arranged like this Channel 1 Intensity Panel 1 Channel 2 Red Panel 1 Channel 3 Green Panel 1 Channel 4 Blue Panel 1 Channel 5 Intensity Panel 2 Channel 6 Red Panel 2 Channel 7 Green Panel 2 Etc Decide on the start address the DMX address at which the block of controls will start 10 Click on the Create Remote Controls button Patching controls manually Instead of using the Remote Control Wizard you can create controls manually See Figure 33 on page 32 The available controls are shown in the control list A on the left of the window To patch a control or control set to make it accessible via DMX Drag the control over to the patch frame B on the right hand side of the wind
59. nd select Ungroup If no panels are connected to the P3 100 but a video source is connected go to 3 Setting up video display on page 28 to continue preparing the installation offline then return to the section below when you connect panels If panels are connected to the P3 100 continue below Setup 19 20 Mapping virtual panels to physical panels From this point on a P3 100 loaded with the configuration file and connected to video panels via a P3 video data link is required As soon as Martin video panels are connected to the P3 100 and powered on the P3 100 auto detects them retrieves data from them and lists each panel with its type serial number and any existing display address under Discovered Devices on the lower left of the Setup window Panels keep their display addresses in memory when powered off so depending on how a detected panel was set up the last time it was installed its display address may be wrong or more than one panel may have the same display address You therefore need to reset the detected panels display addresses correctly Quick Addressing Tool 1 After connecting a P3 100 to a physical installation the easiest way to link E panels on the virtual canvas to panels in the physical installation is to click on m I amp It the Quick Addressing Tool under the Wizards button on the Toolbar see Figure 16 A Remote Control Wizard A Layout Wizard Quick Addressing Tool 2 Before you
60. nected Ex 0 071 Connect the panel to the P3 100 and if necessary adjust gt n 9 3 1c2140 3 its address 4 Lez1404 4 9 S Lcz140 5 9 6 1c21406 7 LC21407 9 e LC2140 8 Panel is configured in the virtual display and connected Configured Devices iei m but running incorrect firmware B ico W Update panel firmware by clicking on Update All Devices button P3 100 user manual A p SIM BETA3O 2 102140 A sin ERESMA 3 1071404 3 f SIM BETA147 4 L02140 4 A SIM BETA142 5 Lez140 5 A SIM BETA159 9 6 1021406 Ap SIM 11430 6 Panel is configured in the virtual display and connected but running incompatible firmware Go to the Fixture Firmware Library see Updating and reloading P3 100 firmware on page 46 and make sure the current panel firmware is set to a version which is compatible with the current P3 100 firmware 1 x x panel firmware is compatible with 1 x x P3 100 firmware and 2 x x panel firmware is compatible with 2 x x P3 100 firmware Correct the current firmware in Fixture amp Firmware Library if necessary then update firmware of panel s by clicking the Update All Devices button Panel is configured but is currently being controlled by another P3 controller If the other P8 System Controller is connected to panel s by mistake disconnect it to regain control over panel s If the other P3 System Controller is running
61. ng and ask whether it should automatically update those panels with the latest firmware If you allow the P3 100 to update the panels it will automatically update only the panels that have an older version of the panel firmware The P3 100 displays a list of panels and shows update status during the reload x Device Firmware Reload Serial Number Mac Address version Progress Devices with old Firmware detected Update All Devices 00 03 43 00 00 03 0 9 0 Ok Screen Settings 00 03 453 00 00 04 0 3 0 11 Brightness 3 BETA13 D0 03 43 00 00 12 0 9 0 4 BET 14 Q0 03 43 00 00 13 0 9 0 Default aj Edit Display Control n CFF Fan Control LC Auto al Colour Profile 6500K amp A Cancel Reload Figure 47 Updating firmware in multiple panels Updating the P3 100 Fixture amp Firmware Library 48 While the P3 100 System Controller firmware file includes the latest firmware for each panel type at time of release both personality and firmware files for Martin video panels are available separately and may have been updated since the P3 100 System Controller firmware file was released Fixture Firmware files have a P3FW extension and contain firmware for a panel or panel series note that the term fixture in the P3 100 interface refers to a video panel Fixture Personality files have an XML extension and are used by the P3 100 to recognize that panel or panel series and to be able
62. ntly placed for portable memory devices The keyboard and mouse can be connected to the two USB ports on the rear connections panel Status indicators and front panel Connections panel D DVI I INPUT Y DOE ANALOG INPUTS H Bes WG C A A 1 2 10 100 1000 ETHERNET A Power input male IEC socket Accepts AC mains power at 115 250 V 47 63 Hz B Fuseholder Install a 1 A T time delay fuse only C USB ports For mouse keyboard USB memory device etc D DVI I input For digital video input only DVI D E Analog video inputs BNC connectors RCA to BNC or S video to RCA adapters will be required if your analog video cable does not have BNC connectors e Use the Y connector for composite video e Use the Y and C Pb connectors for S Video e Use the Y C Pb and Pr connectors for component video Typical connector color coding is Green to Y Blue to Pb and Red to Pr F DMX input 5 pin locking XLR For connection from a DMX controller G Ethernet port 2 P3 output RJ 45 P3 signal output Connect to the video panel installation via an Ethernet cable H Ethernet port 1 RJ 45 Communication with P3 100 s internal webserver for retrieval of status information Serial data port RS 232 Available for future data connection options J VGA monitor out DE15 For connection to an analog monitor XGA 1024x768 or better Figure 2 Connec
63. o modify the intensity of individual colors e X Position and Y Position allow you to modify the position of the video image in the segment e Rotation allows you to modify the rotation of the video image in the segment 32 P3 100 user manual When you patch each of these controls you can choose the offset or extent of variation the DMX control can generate and choose which panel or panels the control should be applied to e Example 1 If you set the Negative Offset of a control to 100 and the Positive Offset to 0 the DMX channel will range from the value set on the P3 100 GUI down to O the DMX channel can take the control down to zero but it will not take the control higher than the current value e Example 2 If you set the Negative Offset of a control to 50 and the Positive Offset to 50 as well the DMX channel will range from current value 50 down to current value 50 Each segment control you create can be assigned to a segment using the Target Type and Target drop down lists to apply the control to a single panel a group of panels or all panels e f you choose Fixture as the Target Type the Target drop down menu will contain a list of panels together with their numbers in the installation Select either All or an individual panel to apply the control to e f you choose Group as the Target Type the Target drop down menu will contain a list of the groups you have created in the installation If you have given personaliz
64. ow Configure segment controls and control sets by adjusting negative and positive offsets target types and targets Give a start address to the block of controls DMX addresses are allocated to controls automatically as one block that uses neighboring channels but you can change this block s start address at any time Managing DMX controls Once you have set up your DMX controls either using the wizard or manually the following options are available The DMX address at which your block of controls starts can be set at any time using the Start Address spinbutton Start Address All DMX controls can be erased at once by clicking the delete all button in the toolbar IMPORTANT This permanently removes all DMX controls from your current configuration Individual DMX controls can be deleted by clicking on the red cross on the right of the control in the patch pane All DMX Controls can be temporarily disabled by clicking the disable controls button in the toolbar TIP This can be useful if the DMX source lighting desk is temporarily unavailable or has crashed e Setup 35 e You can export the complete set of DMX controls in their current layout for reuse in another configuration or show by clicking the export button See Figure 36 The layout can be stored in the internal memory of the P3 100 or on a USB memory device as an XML file Choose a location give a name to your DMX control set and press Create Dg rie y TE
65. panel to connect the P3 100 to the network 2 Click on the Hardware Settings button in the Tools menu 3 See Figure 44 on page 46 If using DHCP make sure the Use DHCP checkbox under Network Settings is checked Otherwise enter static IP address subnet mask and gateway details 4 Start a web browser on a PC on the network and open the address http followed by the IP address shown under Web Server in the Hardware Settings window This connects you to the P3 100 and opens a webpage containing status information for the P3 100 and all connected panels see Figure 43 p3 100 System Processor Mozilla Firefox 3 1 Beta 2 File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help c x P3 100 System Processor xw http I172 20 2 9 index asp ef y Martin Hardware Serial Number 003001 IP Address 172 20 2 8 Temperature System 46 C 114 8 F CPU 1 55 C 131 F CPU 2 57 C 134 6 F Ambient 36 C 85 8 F Clock Current Time 04 March 2009 16 27 12 Uptime Od 00h 07m O1s Software Software Version 0 9 1 Release Candidate Panels Number Type Position Serial Temperature Errors Jj LC 2140 51 66 PTT3 40 C 1049 4 LC 2140 76 65 PTT4 Sra 58 F 11 LC 1140 101 60 BETA13 ab 56 F de LC 1140 126 58 BETA14 ab 56 F goahead WEBSERVER Figure 43 System info via network Managing panel utilities from the P3 100 You can manage panel utilities remotely from the P3 100 by clicking on the panel s seria
66. r cable Internal battery Warning Risk of explosion if battery replaced by incorrect type Refer to Martin Professional for battery replacement The unit s internal real time clocks are battery backed to ensure operation when the unit is not powered The batteries should last for at least 10 years and are easily replaced when necessary replacement battery Renata CR2032 Lithium Button Cell If you suspect that the internal batteries are no longer serviceable contact Martin Professional for replacement Error codes In the event of a system error the LEDs on the front panel indicate error codes by a repeating pattern of flashing the LEDs a number of times in succession followed by a 1 second pause Main board errors are indicated by the bottom four LEDs only flashing as follows e 2 flashes Failed to power up main board e 3 flashes Firmware failed to boot e 4 flashes Power failed during boot e 5 flashes Power failed during normal operation e 6 flashes Watchdog timeout expired Front panel errors are indicated by all LEDs flashing as follows e 1 flash Invalid build version e 2 flashes Unable to determine serial number e 3 flashes SPI flash test failed e 4 flashes Unable to perform front panel factory restore as factory firmware is corrupt e 5 flashes Current front panel firmware is corrupt and there are no valid firmware versions available to restore e 6 flashes Restored front panel firmware is cor
67. ront of the panels e as seen by the audience Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Multiple daisy chains exist Ethernet switch used If the video data link to the entire physical installation consists of 1 single daisy chain leave this checkbox empty If the video data link to the physical installation consists of multiple daisy chains all fed from a gigabit Ethernet switch put a check in this checkbox Number of rows columns per daisy chain If you have indicated above that multiple daisy chains exist enter the number of rows or columns per daisy chain in this spinbox Start Number Enter the display address at which the wizard should start assigning fixtures 6 If the installation contains multiple daisy chains the wizard will ask you to identify each chain by highlighting a physical fixture with a white pattern and asking you to select click the corresponding fixture in your on screen virtual installation 7 Press Create Layout to finish the wizard Once the wizard has finished virtual panels will be placed on the canvas with addresses that match the addresses of the physical panels configured Be OO B sse DN rz Ru 922 78S e Fixture Library Next number T z us pe Bp E LC1140 B Lc2140 2 d EE Lc1140 Used pixels 7500 Configured Devices ey lg 4 Group 1 1 1c2140 1 2 1c2140 2 3 1c2140 3 4 102140 4 Q s
68. rowed checked you can adjust the gamma curve for all three colors together If you uncheck the Link RGB checkbox you can adjust the gamma curve separately for each color Mame Gamma Curve 1 Mode 8 Basic Advanced Link RGB Red ee las Green md Fo Ls Blue md eee i23 EI Clase Gamma Curve Gamma Curve 15 Mame Gamma Curve 15 Mode 8 Basic Advanced LL Red H Fc 29 Green mem T CIS zoe s H Link RGB Blue Close Figure 31 Gamma curve editor Video setup and input presets See Figure 32 At the bottom of the Video Input window is a list of presets that allow you to save and recall video configuration data Important Save your video settings to a preset even if you do not plan to use multiple presets This will allow you to recall your video settings if they are lost they can be lost at power off on and will definitely be lost if another type of video input is selected and adjusted Use video settings presets as follows 1 See Figure 32 Right click on a preset button and select Record to save the current Video Input configuration to that preset 1 2 3s 3 1s 4 5 6 10 11 DVI from Component S Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset 8 Preset 9 Preset 10 Preset 11 Media Server from Mixer Record Properties 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 16 Preset 17 Preset 18 Preset 19 Preset 2
69. rupt Front panel errors 1 3 may be generated by the bootloader or the main front panel firmware Errors 4 6 may only be generated by the bootloader Service 45 Updating and reloading P3 100 firmware Important If you update the P3 100 System Controller firmware to a v 2 x x release you must also update the firmware in all the connected video panels to v 2 x x to ensure full compatibility between controller and panel firmware Do not shut down or disconnect power while updating firmware in the P3 100 or video panels as this will corrupt the data and may make the P3 100 inoperable The P3 100 System Controller firmware can be reloaded overwriting the existing firmware if an update becomes available or if you suspect that the firmware has become corrupted The firmware is available for download from the Product Support page for the P3 100 on the Martin website at www martin com Files use a p3 100sc XXX fw naming convention in which XXX is the version number To reload the P3 100 System Controller firmware SU Hurnwure Setting Network Settings Monitor Settings 1 Use a PC to obtain the latest 3 P3 100 firmware from the P3 100 SSES NEE auto product support page on IP Address 0 0 0 0 UV cesses www martin com Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Keyboard Settings 2 Copy the firmware to a USB Default Gateway ooo Kevbosrd Laval memory device Web Server Syslog Server 3 Connect the USB memory device IP Address 0 0
70. s Snap to Fixture enables disables panels snapping towards each other if they are placed close to each other on the canvas Operation 41 42 Keyboard shortcuts The following keyboard shortcuts are available when working with panel layout Function Shortcut Undo Ctrl Z Redo Ctrl Y View hardware settings dialog box Ctrl S Zoom in out Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll Select all Hand scroll mode Stop adding panels in multi mode Additive selection No snap to panel while dragging Coarse move with arrow keys Ctrl Ctrl mouse wheel lt mouse wheel gt Alt lt mouse wheel gt Ctrl A H Esc Ctrl click Alt lt mouse drag gt Alt lt arrow key gt Table 2 Keyboard shortcuts Hardware settings and system status The hardware settings menu is accessed by clicking the hardware settings button in the tools submenu Network Settings pane Use this to set the IP address of the primary network port of the P3 100 the network port that does not output P3 video to the panels You can also configure the P3 100 as DHCP client Web Server pane Use this to set the Port Number and Password for the internal webpage which can be accessed via the primary network port The IP address of the webpage always follows the IP address of the primary network port of the P3 100 Disk Management pane Here you can format the user partition of the P3 100 s internal memory
71. s panels of one type only or used in combination The manual corresponds to version 2 0 of the P3 100 LC Plus panels LC panels upgraded to LC Plus spec and EC 20 panels software In other words version 2 0 or later software needs to be installed both on the P3 100 and on panels For information about installing EC 20 or LC Plus panels see the user documentation supplied with panels and available for download from the Martin website at www martin com The latest firmware updates and user documentation for all Martin Professional products are always available from the Martin website Warning Read Safety Information on page 3 before installing powering or operating the P3 100 Thank you for selecting the Martin P3 100 a video processor for the EC and LC Plus Series of modular LED based IP65 rated video display panels from Martin Professional This product features Intuitive GUI graphic user interface DVI I digital and composite S Video or component analog video input 500 000 pixel output resolution expandable by stacking two or more P3 100s together Genlock Image rotation Scaling De interlacing Gamma curve adjustment Real time control via DMX Real time color temperature control Dynamic panel remapping P3 100 Offline Editor PC application that lets you prepare an installation layout offline Comments or suggestions regarding this user manual may be e mailed to service Y martin dk or posted to Technical Docu
72. se fixtures will be available For Fixture umm use in the configuration EC 20 Martin Professional 4 5 LC1140 Martin Professional Af LO 140 Martin Professional Aj LC1140 Martin Professional 4 5 122140 Martin Professional 4 5 Choose the Finest pitch Fixture that will be used in Your configuration to set the dot pitch appropriately Figure 6 Dot pitch setting window only contains LC Plus panels with a 40 mm pitch set the dot pitch to 40 mm not 20 mm Once you have selected a pitch the Available Fixtures window shows a list of the panel types that can be used in the configuration Important You cannot change the dot pitch setting for a configuration once you have created that configuration 6 Click on Next 7 See Figure 7 Select the maximum workspace area for the configuration This is set to 1280 x 1024 pixels by default You can either accept the default area or if you know the total width and height in pixels of your installation including any gaps or empty areas you can enter it to avoid unnecessary processing by the P3 100 Important You cannot change the workspace area for a configuration once you have created that configuration 8 Click on Finish to create and open the new configuration All the installation s settings are Maximum Workspace Area Set the maximum size of the warkspace Martin width 1024 pixels Height 768 pixels Workspace rea 786432 pixels Th
73. t on P3 link Device on P3 link defective Unit is too hot Check power and connections Disconnect power cable Check fuse and replace Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Check addressing setup in P3 100 System Controller Have faulty panel serviced by Martin service technician Replace with a device known to be operating correctly Have faulty device tested and serviced Check video source Inspect connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables Replace with a device known to be operating correctly Have faulty device tested and serviced Ensure free airflow around unit Clean heatsinks on front and rear panels Check that ambient temperature does not exceed max permitted level Contact Martin for service Table 3 Troubleshooting P3 100 user manual DMX protocols P3 100 Global Control Fixture 8 bit 16 bit DMX Mode Mode Value Function Screen control snap Default value 0 0 127 Live Input 128 135 Freeze 136 143 Blackout 144 151 Test pattern Device Number 152 159 Test pattern White 160 167 Test pattern Red 168 175 Test pattern Green 1 1 176 183 Test pattern Blue 184 191 Test pattern Intensity Gradient 192 199 Test pattern Red Gradient 200 207 Test pattern Green Gradient 208 215 Test pattern Blue Gradient 216 223 Test pattern Colour Bars 224 231 Test pattern Scrolling Greyscale 232 2
74. tions panel overview P3 100 user manual Installation The P3 100 System Controller is designed to be rack mounted in a central control room for fixed installations or flight cased for touring applications The 2U enclosure and 19 rack mounting complies with IEC 60297 The unit has been qualified to operate in a dry environment within a temperature range of 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Do not allow it to become wet or expose it to moisture Do not use it if the ambient temperature is outside the specified range Particular attention must be paid to cooling do not allow the airflow to the heatsinks be restricted A rack fan cooling unit to maintain the correct ambient temperature should be considered when multiple units are stacked together Before applying power to the P3 100 e Carefully review Safety Information on page 3 e Check that the local AC power voltage is within the ranges listed on the P3 100 s serial number label Monitor The P3 100 has EDID Extended Display Identification Data functionality and automatically adapts monitor resolution to fit the monitor connected to it It accepts 1024x768 1280x1024 and 1600x1200 monitors The use of an SXGA 1280 x 1024 or better is recommended If no monitor is connected or the connected monitor cannot be recognized the P3 100 defaults to 1024x768 Media source As a media source we recommend the use of a media server from the Martin Maxedia M series Maxedia products of
75. to choose whether you want to see the whole video image the image with panels overlaid or only the part of the image displayed on your panels e HE Figure 29 Video view mode options Adjusting the video image You can adjust brightness contrast gain etc of the video image in real time by moving the corresponding sliders under Video Input see Figure 26 and Figure 27 at any time The image adjustments available depend on the type of video source you have selected Adjusting the physical installation s overall display settings d See Figure 30 In Screen Settings in the Video Input view you can adjust the brightness of the entire installation using the Brightness slider You can set the position of the video display under Position or just drag the screen over the video source on the canvas You can set a predefined or custom color temperature for the entire installation under Color Temperature Under Gamma you can select a preset gamma curve or click on Edit to open the Gamma Curve Editor see Figure 31 where you can fine tune the gamma curve of P3 100 user manual Screen Settings Brightness Position Gamma EC Colour Temperature 6500k Figure 30 View buttons the installation If you click on New and enter a name for any gamma curve you edit it will be saved as a preset gamma curve when you click on the Close button 5 f you open the Gamma Curve Edit window with the Link RGB checkbox ar
76. to communicate with it Before you update panel firmware load the latest panel firmware and personality files into the P3 100 s internal fixture and firmware library To do this 1 Use a PC to open the Product Support pages on www martin com for each panel type used and find the latest firmware and personality files for each panel Check that file versions are compatible with the P3 100 firmware you are running This is indicated on the Martin website 2 Copy the files to a USB memory device 3 Insert the USB memory device into any of the P3 100 s USB ports 4 Open the P3 100 s Tools menu and open the Fixture and Firmware Library window ve E Preferences a Hardware Settings C Fixture amp Firmware Library P3 100 user manual 5 See Figure 48 Click on the User Library tab of this window To update the user library drag files from the USB Key Browser pane on the left to the Library pane on the right This will store them in the P3 100 s internal memory x Fixture Firmware Library Current Fixture Firmware User Library Copy Files From a USB key to the library r USE Kev Browser LCCC CC y r Library Date Madified p3hwFile 18 03 2010 16 2 amp ec 1 0 2 DEBLIGI p3fw p3hwFile 18 03 2010 16 2 amp c 1 0 5 BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 18 03 2010 15 4 amp c 1 0 6 BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 19 03 2010 17 0 amp ec 1 0 7 BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 22 03 2010 21 3 amp c 1 0 8 BETA1 p3fw p3hwFile 30 03 2010 15 1
77. u move them within a few pixels of each other If you click on a panel on the canvas to select it it turns red and the Fixture Properties pane opens at the bottom of the window You can select multiple panels using Shift click or Ctrl click You can adjust the position on the canvas of selected panels pixel by pixel using either the arrow keys on the keyboard or the x and y coordinates under Positioning Panels moved in this way do not glue together Also under Positioning you can rotate a panel by entering a value in the Rotation box arrowed Enter a negative value to rotate counterclockwise Panels 9 and 10 in Figure 14 have been rotated A black square in the corner of each panel indicates its top left corner This can be a useful reminder that you have rotated a panel You can lock panels in their current position by selecting them then right clicking and choosing Toggle fixture lock in the pop up menu P3 100 user manual Be 4 ue Bir e Vep 7 NU Fixture Library Next number lu ei l H Ec 20 B LC2140 gt Lco H Lc2140 Used pixels 11728 Configured Devices Ig Q 11021407 1 D 2 1c2140 2 3 1c2140 3 Q 4 1c2140 4 s 1c2140 5 6 1c2140 6 7 c 207 Q s Ec 208 Q 9 1c2140 9 a 40 170440 40 2140 2140 2140 2140 h Discovered Devices Renumber 4 Fixture Properties Screen Settings Model LC21404 Colour Correct
78. ut view The Video Input view is divided into the following areas Video Remote A gt rie d Le Setup Control Video Input al Source DVI D gt Resolution 1024x 768 gt Sync to Analog Format PAL y Brightness pe 5 ESCH Contrast mm A Jon El Lowight m gt ow Video Viewport Width Height Video Scaling X Offset Y Offset width 1024 Height Aspect Ratio Unlocked i Screen Settings Brightness CES AMR a BO Bonn gt 5 10 11 Default DVI Default Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 Preset 6 Preset 7 Preset 8 Preset 9 Preset 10 Preset 11 Composite A 100 yy Position Gamma Colour Temperature 12 22 Preset 22 13 Preset 13 Preset 20 Preset 21 Preset 12 Preset 23 Preset 24 Preset 25 Preset 26 Preset 27 29 30 31 32 33 Preset 28 Preset 29 Preset 30 Preset 31 Preset 32 Preset 33 Figure 24 Areas in Video Input view A Toolbar Contains some extra buttons that are specific to video input B Video Input Where you select the video source and settings like resolution contrast EDID etc C Video Viewport Where you cut crop captured video to your area of interest D Video Scaling Where you can scale captured video E Screen Settings Global screen settings that affect all fixtures brightness position gamma amp color temperature F Canvas Where you can previ
79. ve DMX protocols apply to control sets or blocks of controls but should be used as a guide also to single global or segment controls that use single DMX channels For example if you do not need any other controls than 8 bit rotation and you drag Rotation 8 bit over to the patch frame so that you can control rotation on one single DMX channel the DMX values required by that control will be as explained in the DMX protocol above for channels 7 13 DMX protocols 53 Offline Editor 54 The P3 100 Offline Editor is an application that can be downloaded free of charge from the Martin Professional website at www martin com At the time of writing of this document the P3 100 Offline Editor is only supported on Windows XP The Offline Editor enables you to build configurations offline on a PC without the need for access to a P3 100 Its functionality is identical to the P3 100 itself with the exception that no video can be captured and no P3 signal will be output to panels You can build a configuration in the P3 100 Offline Editor and transfer it via a USB stick to a P3 100 and vice versa The default installation directory for the P3 100 Offline Editor is C Program Files Martin Professional P3 100 Offline Editor The default path in the start menu is AProgramsWMartin Professional P3 100 Offline Editor P3 100 user manual Specifications Physical Md o EE 482 mm 19 in BIO WEE 380 mm 15 in Felght rackmount 2 12e ii de A ee
80. xt number 11 s Se Fixture Library CECR E LC1140 E Lcz140 EE Lc1140 Used pixels 11728 1 1c2140 1 le 2 1c2140 2 3 1c2140 3 2 4 LC21404 4 d 5 LC21404 5 6 1c2190 6 l i WW 9 d 10 Q 7 Ec 207 o Ec208 1c21409 10 1c2140 10 Configured Devices Renumber Discovered Devices K 100 LC2140 S N BETA142 K 101 LC2140 S N BETA159 fa 103 LC2140 S N BETA24 Pa 104 EC 20 S N PROTO 03 K 105 EC 20 S N O Series 009 fa 106 LC2140 S N BETA140 fa 107 LC2140 S N BETA30 fa 108 LC2140 S N BETA147 K 109 LC2140 S N 11430 fa 110 LC2140 S N 11420 Screen Settings Brightness Default Edit Colour Temperature o x Figure 18 Quick addressing 6 See Figure 19 The Quick Addressing Tool has its own toolbar with the following options Step to next discovered device without linking the currently highlighted physical device to a fixture in the configuration Figure 19 Quick Restart quick addressing process Addressing Toolbar Close Quick Addressing Tool 7 See Figure 20 When you have finished addressing panels click on the test pattern DO e CT button arrowed in the toolbar to activate a test pattern over the whole physical Green installation Select Device Num from the He scroll down list of pattern types beside the ets button The panels should now s
81. y on page 28 Setup 25 Panel status troubleshooting Below is a list of panel states and what you should do in each case 1 Panel is configured in the virtual display and connected The panels should be running normally No intervention required Configured Devices 1 1021404 1 Ff SIM BETA3O 2 Lez140 2 Ay Sih BETA 140 3 1021404 3 Ff SIM BETA147 4 1021404 4 Ay SIM BETA142 4 5 Lc2140 5 Ff SIM BETA159 t Es F 6 uczi4o6 f SIM 11430 7 LC2140 7 L e Miera an K Panel is connected and discovered but not included in SE current configuration F Pe 1 1021404 SIN BETA3O Drag panels onto the canvas or use one of the wizards to SECH i SE include them in the current configuration Be 4 LC2140 SiN BETAI42 Py 5 1021404 SIM BETA159 Py 5 LC2140 SIN 11430 Py T LC2140 SIN 11420 Py B LC2140 SIN BETAZ4 Panel is connected and discovered but running incorrect Ap 1 LC21404 S N BETASO firmware A 2 1021404 S N BETA140 Ap 3 1021404 SIM BETA 147 Drag panels onto the canvas or use one of the wizards to 4 LC2140 SIN BETA142 H H e H 5 LC2140 S N BETA 159 include them in the current configuration E oo Update panel firmware by clicking on the Update All A 7 LC2140 S N 11420 Ag 8 LC2140 SIN BETAZ4 Devices button Devices with incorrect Firmware detected Panel is configured in the virtual display but not CS le ie con

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