Clay Paky MYTHOS - User Manual

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MYTHOS
C61391
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INDEX
Page Contents
2 Safety Information
4 Informazioni di sicurezza
6 Consignes de sécurité
8 Informationen zur Sicherheit
10 Informaciones de suguridad
12 Unpacking and preparation
13 Installation and start-up
14 Control panel
16 Menu setting
24 Maintenance
30 Technical information
31 Cause and solution of problems
32 Channel functions
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Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

Installation and General Safety Guidelines

Covers installation, minimum distances, ambient temperature, electrical safety, and maintenance.

Photobiological Safety

Warns about direct viewing of light source and specifies safe viewing distances.

Unpacking and Preparation

Packing Contents Verification

Lists the items included in the product packaging.

Mechanism Lock and Release Procedures

Details how to lock and release the PAN and TILT mechanisms.

Installation and Start-up

Projector Mounting Options

Describes how the projector can be mounted on floors, trusses, ceilings, or walls.

Power Cable Connection Steps

Illustrates the process of connecting and disconnecting the power cable.

Control Panel Overview

Connections and Projector Start-up

Explains mains supply connection, DMX signal connection, and the initial start-up sequence.

Control Panel Menu Navigation

Display Settings and Addressing

Covers display reversal, DMX address, and Fixture ID settings.

Menu Structure and Button Functions

Details how to navigate through the menu and use the control buttons.

Menu Setting Categories

Setup Menu Configuration Options

Outlines the configuration settings available in the Setup menu.

Options Menu Configuration

Details the various operational options configurable in the Options menu.

Detailed Set Up Menu

DMX Addressing and Ethernet Configuration

Explains DMX addressing, channel modes, and Ethernet interface settings.

Detailed Options Menu

Lamp, Safety, and Pan;Tilt Controls

Covers lamp control, safety features, and Pan/Tilt movement settings.

Shutter, Dimmer, and Effects Settings

Details settings for shutter, dimmer, dimming curves, and macro effects.

Information Menu Contents

System Status and Usage Counters

Provides information on system errors, fixture hours, and lamp hours/strikes.

Version, Diagnostics, and Monitoring

Details system versions, board diagnostics, and DMX monitoring.

Manual and Advanced Control

Manual Control Functions

Explains direct control of lamp, reset, channels, and test functions.

Advanced Menu Operations

Covers service mode, firmware upload, setup model, calibration, and gobo indexing.

Maintenance Procedures

Movement Locking and Head Covers

Describes how to lock movements and open/close head covers.

Periodical Cleaning

General and Filter Cleaning

Provides instructions for general cleaning and specific care for CMY/colour filters.

Lamp Management

Lamp Replacement and Adjustment

Details the process for changing the lamp and adjusting its position.

Gobo Wheel Information

Rotating Gobo Wheel Details

Explains the rotating gobo wheel, its gobos, and usage considerations.

Technical Specifications Overview

Power, Light Source, and Optics

Lists power requirements, light source details, and optical characteristics.

Effects, Control, and Electronics

Details the effects section, control protocols, and electronic components.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Channel Function Definitions

Time Table Reference

Clay Paky MYTHOS Specifications

General

Zoom Range	4° - 50°
Beam Angle	4° - 50°
Pan	540°
Tilt	270°
Control	DMX, Art-Net, RDM
Power Supply	100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Light Source	330 W discharge lamp
Color System	CMY Color Mixing
Prisms	Rotating 8-facet prism
Focus	Motorized