User Manual - American Musical Supply
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1. and TAP SYNC DISPLAY This will enter the physical fader assignment mode Select one of the fixtures FIXTURE 1 125 this will be the fixture that you want to modify the channels for Move the SPEED fader to select the physical slider control channel Move the FADE TIME fader to select the DMX channel Press MIDI ADD to save the setting Repeat steps 3 5 until all of the faders have been assigned for the fixture Press PROGRAM and TAP SYNC DISPLAY two times to exit physical fader assignment mode reset Please see the section Resetting the System for detailed instructions on this E Reset the fader assignment back to the original factory settings by performing a soft procedure location For example when moving channel 12 to channel 1 channel 1 must be relocated E When moving channels you must relocate the previously addressed channel to a new to a new channel 11 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com Copying Physical Fader Assignment This process will copy the physical fader assignment from one fixture into another fixture 1 Press PROGRAM and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAYS gt This will enter the physical fader assignment mode 2 Press amp hold the fixture button that contains the desired physical fader assignment 3 While still holding the previous fixture button press amp hold the fixture that you want to copy into 4 While still holding the two fixture buttons above pr2. www americanmusical com 6 PLAYBACK Scene Playback Manual Scene Playback Single This controller is capable of playing back a single scene at a time The SPEED and FADE TIME gt faders will not function in this mode Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Set the controller in MANUAL playback mode If AUTO or MUSIC is visible on the display press the appropriate button s to disable the mode s When these modes are disabled the controller will be in manual scene playback mode 2 Using BANK UP DOWNS navigate to the appropriate bank of the desired scene 3 Activate the appropriate scene by pressing SCENE 1 8 4 Activate another scene if desired This will disable any previously selected scene Auto Bank Playback E E This controller is capable of playing back all 8 scenes on one of the 30 banks These scenes will play back in sequential order The SPEED and FADE TIME gt faders are used to control the transition between the individual scenes Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Press lt AUTO DEL gt to set the controller in AUTO playback mode 2 Using BANK UP DOWN navigate to the appropriate bank of scenes 3 Use the SPEED and FADE TIME gt faders to adjust the scene transition The scenes will play in sequential order within the bank Only programmed scenes will play back Empty scenes will be skipped during playback Music Ban
3. 30 banks at scans eh 3 Pres a the CHASE you desire to program rese the SCENE button to select the static scene 1 8 6 chases of 240 st 4 Using lt BANK UP DOWN gt select he desired ban nk 30 Yeon Ve een 5 Select the SCENE you wish to add to Automatic Playback of Chases after recording 5 7 N gt unti the Program LED lights S Froen AD j Dee BLACKOUT Fal n I n rogram LED light 7 Repeat steps au intil all of the desired scenes have been S e em scart to ihe D Using Ga Bu Set the hold time end to begin i itis active 3 Sela ect the lt FIXTURE s gt you desire to program Into 5 Prous amp ho PROGRAM toe program mode o alten me ta the mini 2 2 in Adie geg Dh create the desired sett for he scena wen lad eb 4 4 haremet the speed amp fade time fader values to acheive the 4 2 Using lt BANK UP DOWN nk 1 30 3 Using the SPEED fader u n re ha each step We ni gine ege 4 Using the FADE TIME fader cj he BLACKOUT If ch step z Selaci ihe lt CHASE gt you deste to play aci ck 3 Press lt MUSICIBANK COPY Ku 10 Aene E in dicating that the scene has been Mu nis Playback of Scenes after recording memory lt MUSIC BANK COPY CHAUVET 2010 All Rights Reserved Re mane tege re scenes z De lt BANK UP DOWN gt select the desired bank 1 30 This is not a User Manual Please see the complete User b Press amp hold PROGRAM to exit program mode Manual for a full list of
4. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials 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 CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 15512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON Icons A value to be entered or selected This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part of the user IcoNs MEANING This paragraph contains critical installation configuration or operation information Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information Failure to comply with this information may p
5. find various programming tools such as 8 universal channel sliders quick access scanner and scene buttons and an LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions Programming Concept This controller has several operation playback modes Multiple scenes may also be programmed and arranged to playback in both banks and chases Layout of the Board Channels The Obey 40 can control up to 192 channels These channels are arranged into 12 groups which are accessed using FIXTURES Each fixture contains 16 predetermined DMX channels These 16 channels are broken down into 2 groups which are accessed using PAGE SELECT This allows the 8 physical faders to control between 1 8 and 9 16 Layout of the Scenes 2 Introduction Up to 240 scenes may be saved in the internal memory of the Obey 40 These scenes are arranged into 30 groups which are accessed using BANK UP and BANK DOWNS Each bank contains 8 scenes 6 11 5 2010 10 15 AM Product Overview LED Display Scene selection buttons Gi o Gi o dl u o uoo Fixture selection buttons Fog button Strobe button Control Descriptions ITEM S www americanmusical com Speed Time Fader Fade Time Fader Bank Up Down Chase selection buttons Uo Blackout Mode Modification Area Page selection button DESCRIPTION LED Display Chase Selection buttons Scene Selection buttons Fixtu
6. the other end DMX connector configuration COMMON P REESE Se t GEES ter 91 3 8 OUTPUT 92 GAME E A dE e Feta INPUT e9909000000000000000 000000000000000000 9 e e 600000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 ee 9 99000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 e Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference it is always advisable to Ch connect a DMX signal terminator 120 ohm 14W resistor between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX on the output of the last fixture NN e 9 0600000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009 9 the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not 0 Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding grounded or shorted to the shield or each other setting the Starting Address This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device Each fixture requires a start address from 1 512 A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the chann
7. to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Be sure to pack fixture properly any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer s responsibility As a suggestion proper UPS packing or double boxing is always a safe method to use CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product s If you are given an RMA please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box 1 Your name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 The RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for items such as missing component part damage not related to shipping and concealed damage must be made within seven 7 days of receiving merchandise 7 Appendix 23 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS E B a p esi ance ET SE 19 in 483 mm ep MR Un 3 5 in 89 mm PNA es 6 75 in 171 mm lI u 5 7 Ibs 2 6 kg POWER Auto ran
8. K COPY and lt MIDI ADD gt simultaneously All LEDs on the controller will flash 14 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com 5 PROGRAMMING MODIFICATIONS 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 1 Enter program mode 2 Use BANK UP DOWNS to navigate program banks 3 Press and hold the lt AUTO DEL gt button while pressing the SCENE you want to delete Delete All Scenes Use this function to delete all of the scenes in the controller Turn off the unit Press and hold BANK DOWN and lt PROGRAM gt Turn on power to the unit while still holding lt BANK DOWN gt and lt PROGRAMS When all LEDs blink the function is successfully completed P D S Delete a Chase Enter program mode Activate the chase to be deleted lt CHASE 1 6 gt Press lt AUTO DEL gt and lt CHASE 1 6 gt simultaneously When all LEDs blink the function is successfully completed Delete All Chases 1 Enter program mode 2 Press lt AUTO DEL gt and BANK DOWNS simultaneously 3 While still holding the buttons down turn the controller OFF ples Delete a Bank of Scenes Enter program mode Activate the BANK that you want to delete Press lt AUTO DEL gt and the MUSIC BANK COPY simultaneously When all LEDs blink the function is successfully completed et eg 5 Programming Modifications 15 11 5 2010 10 15 AM
9. Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Never connect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Never carry the fixture directly from the cord Always use the hanging mounting bracket Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on 5 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com 2 INTRODUCTION 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 Reversible sliders Re assignable channels Sequential linking of chases Fog amp strobe control buttons Grab any fixture on the fly Beat activation tap sync and auto run Polarity selector 3 space 19 rack mount MIDI compatible Product Description The Obey 40 is a universal intelligent lighting controller It allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes Six chases can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order Programs can be triggered by music midi automatically or manually Channel assignments can be reprogrammed for ease of controlling different fixtures On the surface you will
10. cal circuit keeps blowing e Short circuit along the power e Check for a short in the electrical wires wiring internal and or external Device does not e No power e Check for power on Mains power up e Loose power cord e Check power cord e Check Control Panel and unit addressing Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Fixture is not Wrong polarity settings on the Check polarity switch settings on responding to DMX controller the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB e Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables e Bouncing signals e Install terminator as suggested e Install amplifier right after fixture with strong signal Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit 32 e Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights e Wrong DMX addressing e Long cable Low level signal Loss of signal e Too many fixtures e Interference from AC wires If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET Technical Support 19 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com Fixture Linking D You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures
11. d above to the input of the following fixture and so on Continue the link 22 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance e Unplug fixture from power Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents e Clean all lenses when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue e Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens e Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint D Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them A Never spin a fan using compressed air Returns Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing call tags will not be issued 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
12. desired channel s When the desired look has been achieved press lt MIDI ADD gt Use BANK UP DOWN to select a desired bank 30 possible to save the scene to Once you have navigated to the desired bank press the lt SCENE gt 1 8 to save the scene directly to All LEDs will flash to indicate that the scene has been saved Repeat steps 3 8 until you are finished programming all scenes 10 Exit program mode QUIM DIS o oo You may select more than one fixture at a time If you do so you will not have separate control over each of them Use PAGE A B to switch between the 2 pages for the selected fixture You may program multiple fixtures into the same scene SN 4 Programming 13 11 5 2010 10 15 AM Create a Chase www americanmusical com 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 1 om d cm E m 0 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 to navigate through the different pages of the scenes Once the controller is outputting the correct scene to the lights press lt MIDI ADD gt All LEDs will flash when the scene is added to the chase Call up the second scene for the chase by pressing the appropriate lt SCENE gt button Once the controller is outputt
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14. els used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol we suggest jumping to the Appendix section and reading the heading DMX Primer It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use 7 Appendix 21 11 5 2010 10 15 AM 7 Appendix www americanmusical com 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 3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female Output X 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller Universal DMX Controller O 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Q h ea x a e eo eo z a p Ki m y This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input output panel of a lighting fixture 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as state
15. ess amp hold lt MIDI ADD gt 5 While still holding all three buttons down release the fixture selected in step 2 above 6 While still holding down lt MIDI ADDs gt release the fixture selected in step 3 above 7 Release lt MIDI ADD gt 8 All fixture LEDs will flash 9 Press lt PROGRAMS and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAYS gt two times to exit physical fader assignment mode E This will not copy the fader reverse setting s Fader Reverse 0 255 255 0 This function will allow you to reverse the DMX output of the physical fader s This may be useful for inverting the pan tilt control It may also be useful if you have 2 channels of control for the intensity of a fixture strobe dimmer and always want one of them to be on unless otherwise stated 1 Press PROGRAM and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY two times This will enter the fader reverse assignment mode 2 Select one of the fixtures FIXTURE 1 12 this will be the fixture that you want to modify the channels for Move the SPEED fader to select the physical slider control channel Move the FADE TIME fader to activate deactivate this function Press MIDI ADD to save the setting Repeat steps 3 5 until all of the faders have been assigned for the fixture Press PROGRAM and TAP SYNC DISPLAYs one time to exit fader reverse assignment mode 2r P E 2d Resetting the System Use this function to revert all settings and scenes back to the state they
16. ging external power supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 120 V lt 1 W 500 mA max 0 2 A inrush Power consumption 230 V 1 W 500 mA max 0 2 A inrush INDOOR OUTDOOR Fh WN RENE For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient Temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Ke e u L u ERRA locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 ges ua s S E DMX 512 USITT Total DMX ei gelen 192 ORDERING INFORMATION 9 EE OBEY40 WARRANTY INFORMATION U L eh 2 year limited warranty CONTACT US World Wide General Information CHAUVET 5200 NW 108 Ave Sunrise FL 33351 voice 954 929 1115 fax 954 929 5560 toll free 800 762 1084 Technical Support CHAUVET 5200 NW 108 Ave Sunrise FL 33351 voice 954 929 1115 Press 4 fax 954 929 5560 Attention Service World Wide Web www chauvetlighting com
17. ing the correct scene to the lights press lt MIDI ADD gt All LEDs will flash when the scene is added to the chase Continue through steps 6 8 until all of the scenes have been added to the chase Exit program mode Chase Modifications Adding a Step to a Chase This function will add a step after any step within a chase 1 w N ALP a Enter program mode Activate the chase Using BANK UP DOWN gt scroll through the banks until you arrive at the bank that contains the new scene Press TAPSYNC DISPLAY The display will change to step display mode Using BANK UP DOWN scroll to the step that will appear before the new step Press lt MIDI ADD gt The current step on the display will increase by one Press the new scene SCENE 1 8 gt Press lt MIDI ADDs gt All LEDs on the controller will flash Delete a Scene Step in a Chase d i a kee Enter program mode Activate the chase Press lt TAPSYNC DISPLAY gt The display will change to step display mode Using BANK UP DOWN gt scroll to the step that you want to delete Press lt AUTO DEL gt All LEDs on the controller will flash Copy a Bank into a Chase This function copies an entire bank after any existing steps in a chase 1 2 3 4 Programming Enter program mode Activate the desired chase Using BANK UP DOWN scroll through the banks until you arrive at the bank that you want to copy into the chase Press MUSIC BAN
18. k Playback E E 6 Playback This controller is capable of playing back all 8 scenes on one of the 30 banks These scenes will play back in sequential order The triggering from one scene to another will be synchronized to the beat of the music Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Press MUSIC BANK COPY to set the controller in MUSIC playback mode 2 Using BANK UP DOWNSs navigate to the appropriate bank of scenes The scenes will play in sequential order within the bank Only programmed scenes will play back Empty scenes will be skipped during playback 16 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com 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 E You may activate multiple chases in this controller They will play back in sequential order Auto Chase Playback You may control the playback of the chases in this controller by using the SPEED and FADE TIME faders Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Activate the desired chase by pressing CHASE 1 6 2 Press lt AUTO DEL gt 3 Using the SPEED and FADE TIME faders adjust the playback speed and transition between the individual scenes steps Music Chase Playback You may synchronize the playback of the chases in this controller to the beat of the music Please see the instructio
19. ns below for further explanation 1 Activate the desired chase by pressing CHASE 1 6 2 Press MUSIC BANK COPY Playback Modifications MIDI Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel when it is set to full stop Perform all MIDI control using Note on commands All other MIDI instructions are ignored To stop a chase send the blackout on note The controller is always in MIDI receive mode It is not necessary for the display to read MIDI for the controller to respond to MIDI commands Setting the MIDI Channel 1 Press lt MIDI ADD gt The display should read MIDI and the current channel assignment 2 Using BANK UP DOWN select the MIDI channel 1 16 3 Press MIDI ADD to save the setting 6 Playback 17 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com MIDI Configuration Response MIDI NOTE FUNCTION TURNS ON OFF 00 07 Scenes 1 8 Bank 1 08 15 Scenes 1 8 Bank 2 16 23 Scenes 1 8 Bank 3 24 31 Scenes 1 8 Bank 4 21 39 Scenes 1 8 Bank 5 40 47 Scenes 1 8 Bank 6 48 55 Scenes 1 8 Bank 7 56 63 Scenes 1 8 Bank 8 64 71 Scenes 1 8 Bank 9 72 79 Scenes 1 8 Bank 10 80 87 Scenes 1 8 Bank 11 88 95 Scenes 1 8 Bank 12 96 103 Scenes 1 8 Bank 13 104 111 Scenes 1 8 Bank 14 112 119 Scenes 1 8 Bank 15 120 Chase 1 121 Chase 2 122 Chase 3 123 Chase 4 124 Chase 5 125 Chase 6 126 Blackout Tap Sync This feature is another method of adjusting the playback speed It func
20. ns the controller power On Off Fog Out 5 pin DIN fog controller works with most CHAUVET fog machines 2 Introduction 8 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com 3 SETUP 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 A fixture s listed current rating indicates its average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit Never connect the fixture to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100 switch Mounting Orientation The Obey 40 may be mounted in any safe position Installation Please see the drawing below which shows the back of the controller It details the dimensions for mounting This will aid in placing the holes for installation 464 mm 18 3 in Meo oe deed Manual Playback of Scenes affer re 1 Press m LED lights Y Diti Aroma o and Mut sperme fe damen i per per tures z Press BLACKOUT dal Vis e n only ippropriate buttons 192 total DMx channels D Bez RANK UNO select the desired bank 1 30
21. operating instructions Fixture Addressing The Obey 40 can control up to 12 separate fixtures Each fixture must be set to predetermined DMX addresses Please see the chart below for the DMX starting addresses of each of the twelve fixtures DIP DIP FIXTURE ADDRESS SWITCH FIXTURE ADDRESS SWITCH FIXTURE ADDRESS DIP SWITCH 1 1 1 5 65 1 7 9 129 1 8 SEBES 1 5 6 81 155 10 145 1 5 8 3 33 1 6 7 97 1 6 7 11 161 1 6 8 4 49 1 5 6 8 113 1 5 0 7 12 177 1 5 6 8 3 Setup 9 11 5 2010 10 15 AM WWwW americanmusical com Signal Output 3 Setup 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 FIXTURES o o mo emi Em mo Mro Ce o Go Go TM Obey 40 controller Fixture 1 Additional signal link out 10 11 5 2010 10 15 AM 3 Setup www americanmusical com 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 From now on you will be able to control the same attributes on all fixtures using the same fader location 1 2 a Y e Press PROGRAM
22. re Selection buttons Page Selection button Mode Modification Area Speed Time Fader Fade Time Fader Strobe button Fog button 2 Introduction Displays channel DMX Percentage values current operating mode speed fade time bank up down and any other applicable setup operation information Direct chase selection 1 6 Direct scene selection in relation to the current bank 1 30 For adjusting DMX values Ch 1 8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the respective fixture select button Ch 9 16 after pressing the Page selection button Switch between channels 1 8 and channels 9 16 Contains the following controls MIDI Add Program Auto Del Tap Sync Display Used to modify the speed time Used to modify the fade time Activate the external strobe light s Activates the external fog machine s 7 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com Product Overview back panel DMX Out DMX Polarity switch Fog Out MEM Power On Off switch DC Power In Strobe Out Connections Description Sticker Connections Descriptions BUTTON OR FADER FUNCTION DMX Out Sends DMX control out to fixture s DMX Polarity switch May be used to change DMX polarity hardware MIDI In Use a MIDI controller for external triggering of banks scenes chases and blackout DC Power In Main power input Strobe Out Mono 14 strobe controller Connections Description Provides description of back panel controls Sticker Power On Off switch Tur
23. re one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S General Troubleshooting 7 Appendix SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POSSIBLE ACTION S a exeeccivacieuiticad e Check total load placed on the Breaker Fuse electri
24. revent the fixture from functioning correctly VO P 1 Before You Begin This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information 4 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com oafety Instructions 1 Before You Begin 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 Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately
25. t 18 www americanmusical com 3 18 quio M 18 EE 18 r c UU u u u u u u 19 DND e uiri zr u RR 19 EIS Wan ell Teen e 19 FIXTURE LINKING n n nn nsn nnsnssnssnnssssssa 20 Be EC 20 DMX Dala Cable bsg EE 20 PIE ONIN et EE 21 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS 21 EE 22 Seung Upa DMA EE 22 GENERAL MAINTENANCE EE 23 PINS OG EE 23 Gl ee 23 eeler Tei Wuer LEE 24 CONTA T 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 Revision 03B Release Date 11 10 2010 www americanmusical com 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x Obey 40 Unpacking Instructions 1 x 12 VDC 500 mA External Power Supply 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition
26. the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500 m 1640 ft Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 Data Cabling 7 Appendix 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 DMX Data Cable Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pair Maximum capacitance between conductors 30 pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF ft Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms 20 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on
27. tions in the same modes in which the SPEED fader is active Please see the steps below for the operation 1 Press TAP SYNC DISPLAY three 3 times The timing between pressing this button determines the speed 2 Repeat as necessary until the time has been set to the desired speed It may be a good idea to synchronize pressing this button three times along with the beat of the music 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 temperature When the LED is not on the fog machine may still function but it will not E When the fog LED is on it indicates that the fog machine has reached the maximum operate for maximum rated time as it will begin below the maximum temperature Strobe Control The Obey 40 has a dedicated strobe button that will work with compatible CHAUVET products This button works with the dedicated 1 2 connector that is located on the back panel of the controller E The LED indicator for the strobe button will flash at the same rate as the strobe light s 6 Playback 18 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com T APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX will requi
28. were in when the product left the factory Turn off the unit Press and hold BANK UP and lt AUTO DEL gt Turn on power to the unit while still holding BANK UP and lt AUTO DEL gt All LEDs will blink to indicate a successful reset N This will erase all scenes chases and other settings ipe Iu This process may take up to 30 seconds to complete 3 Setup 12 11 5 2010 10 15 AM www americanmusical com 4 PROGRAMMING 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 1 Turn on the controller 2 Press and hold PROGRAM for three seconds 3 When the LED display Program LED lights you have entered program mode E Press and hold PROGRAM for three seconds to exit program mode Exiting Program Mode You will find references to this process in many other sections of this user manual Please see the steps below to exit this mode 1 While currently in program mode press and hold lt PROGRAMS for three seconds 2 When the LED display Program LED turns off you have exited program mode Creating a Scene Use this function to create a static look on stage Please see the steps below for instructions Turn on the controller Enter program mode Select one or more fixtures Using the 8 sliders modify the value of the
29. www americanmusical com Des User Manual 4 7 FUNCTIONS EI MI s O 3 m o SIE Tro To 8 Chase 6 z 3 Si n s WI 2 s E El 2 O Valve Innovation Performance www americanmusical com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BEFORE YOU ET m 4 VO ug hr pi r uuu x uuu unus 4 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS n nn nn nnsnsnssanasa 4 MANUAL CONVENTIONS nn satan datsatoceademeutiaunctalosiadonsatianssutesteelsionee 4 u aa unu a 4 I I del mer ee ELEME x xu u u uu 5 2 INTRODUCTION EE 6 EEN 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION n nsn nnnsrnsnsssnssa 6 PROGRAMMING CONCEPT WEE 6 LAYOUT OF THE BOARD CHANNEL G poscere a 6 IS CUT OP THE O NE a u u MM MM MM MAR M AM MM ME AME MM M EE 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 7 CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS nsn Gimoeniat oedenudaiuheniutwienamancnin 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW BACK DANI 8 CONN TONS E scere EE 8 WC d EE 9 EE 9 Vue leo 9 rz n0 Nee ee er ROTO Soe er Soe Te eS SO eae Re en et a Se Ree eke ee eke a 9 htl SEENEN 9 FIXTURE ADDBESSI Q EE 9 AL Oi caste nce cat merase cv ass ec neva im verse 10 PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNMENT WEEN 11 COPYING PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNMENT ccccecccecscessseececececaceeececnecerecenecneseneeeaeecaeeea
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