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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS   1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................... 4 ....................................4   HAT IS INCLUDED ..................................4   NPACKING NSTRUCTIONS ..................................4   ANUAL ONVENTIONS ........................................4   CONS ..................................5   AFETY NSTRUCTIONS   2. INTRODUCTION ................................6 ......................................
  • Page 3 CONTACT US ..................................24 CHAUVET®, 2010, All Rights Reserved Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual. Author: Anthony Chiappone...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Manual Conventions CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from the regular text. EANING...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. • Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet. •...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    2. I NTRODUCTION Features • Universal DMX-512 controller • Controls up to 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels each • 30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes max • 192 DMX channels of control • 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes •...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Speed Time Fader LED Display Fade Time Fader Scene selection buttons Bank Up/Down Chase selection buttons Blackout Mode Modification Fixture selection buttons Area Fog button Page selection button Strobe button Control Descriptions ESCRIPTION Displays channel DMX/Percentage values, current operating mode, speed/fade time, LED Display bank up/down, and any other applicable setup/operation information Chase Selection buttons...

  • Page 8: Product Overview (Back Panel)

    Strobe Out Mono ¼” strobe controller Connections Description Provides description of back panel controls Sticker Power On/Off switch Turns the controller power On/Off Fog Out 5-pin DIN fog controller (works with most CHAUVET® fog machines) 2. Introduction 11/5/2010 10:15 AM...

  • Page 9: Setup

    3. S ETUP AC Power This fixture requires an external power supply, which is included. The included power supply is rated for 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 500 mA max. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.

  • Page 10: Signal Output

    Signal Output In order to use this controller with multiple fixtures, you must daisy chain from the output of the Obey™ 40, using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another. Obey™ 40 controller Fixture #1 Fixture #2 Fixture #3 Additional signal link out 3.

  • Page 11: Physical Fader Assignment

    Physical Fader Assignment Use this feature to combine or unify fixture control attributes for different fixtures. For example; if you were controlling 4 moving mirrors and 4 moving yokes, the color, gobo and dimmer channels may not line up ideally on the physical faders. Use this function to re-assign the dimmer, color and gobo channels to faders 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 12: Copying Physical Fader Assignment

    Copying Physical Fader Assignment This process will copy the physical fader assignment from one fixture into another fixture. Press <PROGRAM> and <TAP SYNC/DISPLAY>. This will enter the physical fader assignment mode. Press & hold the fixture button that contains the desired physical fader assignment. While still holding the previous fixture button, press &...

  • Page 13: Programming

    4. P ROGRAMMING Entering Program Mode No programming may be done on the Obey™ 40 without first entering program mode. You will find references to this process in many other sections of this user manual. Please see the steps below to enter this mode. Turn on the controller.

  • Page 14: Create A Chase

    Create a Chase A chase is a series of scenes. Program the scenes before programming the chases. Please see the steps below for instructions on programming a chase. Enter program mode. Select the chase that will be programmed (1~6). Call up the first scene for the chase by pressing the appropriate <SCENE> button. You may use <BANK UP/DOWN>...

  • Page 15: Programming Modifications

    5. P ROGRAMMING ODIFICATIONS Delete One Scene Use this function to delete one of the scenes in the controller. Repeat this process for each scene that you need to delete. Enter program mode. Use <BANK UP/DOWN> to navigate program banks.  ...

  • Page 16: Playback

    6. P LAYBACK Scene Playback Manual Scene Playback (Single) This controller is capable of playing back a single scene at a time. The <SPEED> and <FADE TIME> faders will not function in this mode. Please see the instructions below for further explanation.

  • Page 17: Chase Playback

    Chase Playback There are three different modes of playback for the chases in the Obey™ 40. Please see the sections below for detailed instructions on these modes. You may activate multiple chases in this controller. They will play back in sequential order.

  • Page 18: Midi Configuration (Response)

    (bpm). This will allow the lights to synchronize with the music. Fog Control The Obey™ 40 has a dedicated fog button that will work with compatible CHAUVET® fog machines. This button works with the dedicated 5-pin connector that is located on the back panel of the controller.

  • Page 19: Appendix

    #32. • Keep DMX cables separated from • Interference from AC wires power cables or black lights. If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET® Technical Support. 7. Appendix 11/5/2010 10:15 AM...

  • Page 20: Fixture Linking

    Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32 Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference.

  • Page 21: Cable Connectors

    Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON DMX + INPUT OUTPUT Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.

  • Page 22: 3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart

    3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: IN TO ONVERSION HART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1...

  • Page 23: General Maintenance

    Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandize Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without the RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET® and request an RMA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Total DMX control channels ....................192 ORDERING INFORMATION Obey™ 40 ........................OBEY40 WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty ....................2-year limited warranty ONTACT W o r l d W i d e General Information CHAUVET® 5200 NW 108 Sunrise, FL 33351 voice: 954.929.1115 fax: 954.929.5560 toll free: 800.762.1084 Technical Support CHAUVET®...

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