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1. 19 AURELIA NO dado doo 20 re E IIA 20 AN A A 20 ABLE CONNECTOR a O 21 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS leo do 21 IO PI GONVEISION ai 22 Setting UA DMX AMD cd 22 E e O o o A 23 RETURNS PROCEDURE tido carl 23 A E eT POE RSE rs Ree aC eT 23 TECGANIGALSPECIFICATION S 0 end 23 CONTACGTUS ostia 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 09 28 2010 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x Obey 70 1 x 12 VDC 500 mA External Power Supply 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions 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 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 informa2. Turn on the controller Enter program mode Select one or more fixtures Using the 14 sliders and the joystick modify the value of the desired channel s When the desired look has been achieved press lt MIDI ADD gt Use lt BANK UP DOWN gt 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 Pe SIS Co 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 Ly LJ Ly 4 Programming 13 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 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 1 Enter program mode Select the chase that will be programmed 1 6 Call up the first scene for the chase by pressing the appropriate lt SCENE gt button You may use lt BANK UP DOWN gt 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
3. 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 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 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 2 INTRODUCTION
4. Features Universal DMX 512 controller Controls up to 12 intelligent lights of up to 32 channels each 30 banks of 8 scenes 240 scenes max 384 DMX channels of control 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes Reversible sliders Re assignable channels Sequential linking of chases Assignable joystick Fog 4 strobe control buttons Grab any fixture on the fly Beat activation tap sync and auto run Polarity selector 4 space 19 rack mount MIDI compatible Product Description The Obey 70 is a universal intelligent lighting controller allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 32 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes Six chase banks 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 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 70 can control up to 384 channels These channels are arranged into 12 groups which are accessed using lt FIXTURES gt Each fixture conta
5. and 31 32 P2 T2 Contains the following controls MIDI Add Bank Up Bank Down Program Blackout Mode Modification Area Auto Del Tap Sync Display Speed Time Fader Used to modify the speed time Fade Time Fader Used to modify the fade time Strobe button Activate the external strobe light s Fog button Activates the external fog machine s 2 Introduction 7 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Product Overview back panel DMX Out Power On Off switch DMX Polarity switch Fog Out MIDI In 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 4 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 8 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 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
6. below the maximum temperature Strobe Control E The Obey 70 has a dedicated strobe button that will work with compatible CHAUVET products This button works with the dedicated 5 pin connector that is located on the back panel of the controller The LED indicator for the strobe button will flash at the same rate as the strobe light s 18 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 7 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 require 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 co
7. gt and the lt MUSIC BANK COPY gt simultaneously When all LEDs blink the function is successfully completed eI 5 Programming Modifications 15 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 6 PLAYBACK Scene Playback Manual Scene Playback Single This controller is capable of playing back a single scene at a time The lt SPEED gt and lt FADE TIME gt faders will not function in this mode Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Setthe 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 lt BANK UP DOWN gt navigate to the appropriate bank of the desired scene 3 Activate the appropriate scene by pressing lt SCENE 1 8 gt 4 Activate another scene if desired This will disable any previously selected scene Auto Bank Playback Ej Ej 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 lt SPEED gt and lt 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 lt BANK UP DOWNS navigate to the appropriate bank of scenes 3 Use the lt SPEED gt and lt FADE TIME gt faders to adjust the sce
8. lt BANK UP DOWNS scroll through the banks until you arrive at the bank that you want to copy into the chase 4 Press lt MUSIC BANK COPY gt and lt MIDI ADD gt simultaneously 5 All LEDs on the controller will flash 4 Programming 14 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 9 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 Locate the scene in the program BANK Use lt BANK UP DOWN gt 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 lt BANK DOWN gt and lt PROGRAMS 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 SI 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 lt BANK DOWNS simultaneously 3 While still holding the buttons down turn the controller OFF AI Delete a Bank of Scenes Enter program mode Activate the BANK that you want to delete Press lt AUTO DEL
9. sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other setting the Starting Address D Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture s chassis ground Grounding 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 channels 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 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 7 Appendix 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 5 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 t
10. 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 12 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 functions in the same modes in which the lt SPEED gt fader is active Please see the steps below for the operation 1 Press lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt 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 E The Obey 70 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 When the fog LED is on it indicates that the fog machine has reached the maximum temperature When the LED is not on the fog machine may still function but it will not operate for maximum rated time as it will begin
11. 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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 Appendix 23 10 28 2010 4 27 PM WEIGHT amp DIMENSIONS A ene eae ser ood sesie enews E 19 in 483 mm e E 7 in 178 mm A e OOO aaameas sasaueae Seee meses 2 8 in 71 mm ne A 7 3 lbs 3 3 kg POWER Auto ranging external power supply ccooccccccccnccoccnccnncnccnanoconanononnos 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 120 V 55 5555555555 555 55 lt 1 W 500 mA max 0 2 inrush Power consumption 230 V 55 5555555555 5 555 55 lt 1 W 500 mA max 0 2 inrush INDOOR OUTDOOR PVM INN PAPA For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature cccoocccccccnnncccccncconnnnconnncononnnnnonnnnnnnnnnonannnononeness 104 F 40 C CONTROL amp PROGRAMMING Dala QUID lante rata locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 jo e e o PO DMX 512 USITT Total DMX control Channels ccccccccssecceeeeceeeeceeecceececeueeceueeceauecseeesaueesaueessusesseesssass 384 ORDERING INFORMATION OBEY70 WARRANTY INFORMAT
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13. OGRAMIMODE iaa 13 A y PI A 13 AAA o lt P ae 14 IFICATION raoba enredo tecla 14 ACTAS IDA CAS 0 17 A 14 D leteia Ocene Sep Ma NAS a 14 Copy a Bank INO a NaBai ll il boris 14 5 PROGRAMMING MODIFICA TON Sica raid 15 DELETE ONE SCENE arrendatario 15 SCENE Sanet denia o codi rc 15 DELETE AA et iio loteo 15 DECETE O A II 15 DELETE ABANK OF SCENE lidia tadic 15 BPAY BAG Ree Odia 16 O eaten suet rt seu naa haan tats actaaitanaicupenunnsatenntaieeamnr ora matanarnitmin ti ameeaneurn aaa 16 Manual Scene Playpack INTO a A 16 A 16 MUSIC DA iris li torrentes 16 A A ate deta 17 Manual Gnas 0 17 E A o E OO E a a A 17 MISAS E cd ia te 17 PLAYBACK MODA OA TIONS POCO o A A 17 A E SS ES 17 WIMP CORMGURAUON RESPONSE dados 18 TAOS VIG A a O 18 FORCE IN a 18 A 18 APP EN 19 TPH PRUNE 1 a te 19 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING e
14. Obey 70 User Manual Auto Del Program Music Tap Sync Bank Copy Display 16 32 Y yal Facog O O 3 O Oo O Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 FIXTURES 15 31 X O OO O Q e Valve Innovation Performance TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ia 4 WAATIS INCLUDED o A 4 UNPACKINGINSTRUC HON oia colla co iso 4 IAAT CONVENTION Said roda EN ra 4 CONS ra aa 4 ao AP cn nn 5 2 ANTE O DUCTION do 6 A tenia 6 ODUCT 1D SCRIP ON e oedela 6 PROGRAMMING CONCEPT arista tostador ti de 6 LAYOUT OFTHE BOARD GHANNELS rosita ena 6 EN A A E O ES A E EE AAEE th EEE 6 PRODUCTOVE RVE N e E 8 7 ON MRO RUE SC hl ol E dar eo E 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW BACK NE N 8 CONNEC HONS DESCRIP TIONS cnaid lies cto 8 SS UP on ee nr EY 9 PAP OVE O eae see 9 A A 9 9112161710 y PORRO A NANO 9 MS O EN 9 FOURE ADDRESSING assent asta O y 9 dois 10 ONMEN testo intro ro lolo alii oeste tocata idad 11 JONAS do e tl 11 COPYING PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNMENT Diarra 12 FADERREVERS 01 200 0 Dada 12 A 296 12 4 PROGRAMMING 88 suena nnmnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nnna 13 ENTERING PROGRAMME o e 13 ING PR
15. 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 tt Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield 55 pF tt Maximum resistance 20 ohms 1000 ft Nominal impedance 100 140 ohms 20 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end DMX connector configuration 9 e e 9 COMMON x gt 9 2 ra A z Bs 1 e RRA gt INPUT pa 3 8 OUTPUT e PERE E eee E 9 o NGS o 9 9 ARR OSS DS 6 7 eee ee R by Terminator e e E To avoid signal transmission problems 5 and interference it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator O x A 3 0 o 2 y Y 120 ohm 14W resistor A between pin 2 DMX and o 6 x pin 3 DMX on the a output of the last fixture x e o 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
16. er Additional signal link out 3 Setup 10 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 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 Press lt PROGRAMS and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt This will enter the physical fader assignment mode 2 Select one of the fixtures lt FIXTURE 1 12 gt this will be the fixture that you want to modify the channels for Move the lt SPEED gt fader to select the physical slider control channel Move the lt FADE TIME gt fader to select the DMX channel Press lt MIDI ADD gt to save the setting Repeat steps 3 5 until all of the faders have been assigned for the fixture Press lt PROGRAM gt and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt two times to exit physical fader assignment mode A AS Reset the fader assignment back to the original factory settings by performing a soft reset Please see the section Resetting the System for detailed instructions on this procedure The joystick will be displayed as SLIDERT1 SLIDERP1 for Page A and SLIDERT2 SLIDERP2 for Page B The joystick 5 pre assigned to chan
17. ference from AC wires If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions please contact CHAUVET Technical Support 19 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Fixture Linking O 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 the data link can support Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the ElA 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 BeldenO 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone
18. for a particular fixture see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture s specifications chart 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 to 100 switch Mounting Orientation The Obey 70 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 Fixture Addressing The Obey 70 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 11 1 5 129 1 8 9 257 1 9 2 33 1 6 6 161 1 6 8 10 269 1 6 9 3 65 1 7 7 193 1 7 8 11 321 1 7 9 4 97 1 6 6 225 1 6 7 8 12 353 1 6 7 9 3 Setup 9 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Signal Output In order to use this controller with multiple fixtures you must daisy chain from the output of the Obey 70 using DMX cables to link from one fixture to another 2 9 09 09 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 ae Obey 70 controll
19. gnment mode ae oe Resetting the System 3 Setup Ei Use this function to revert all settings and scenes back to the state they were in when the product left the factory Turn off the unit Press and hold lt BANK UP gt and lt AUTO DEL gt Turn on power to the unit while still holding lt BANK UP gt and lt AUTO DEL gt All LEDs will blink to indicate a successful reset AN This will erase all scenes chases and other settings This process may take up to 30 seconds to complete 12 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 4 PROGRAMMING Entering Program Mode No programming may be done on the Obey 70 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 lt PROGRAM gt for three seconds 3 When the LCD display shows PROGRAM you have entered program mode Ei Press and old 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 PROGRAM gt for three seconds 2 When the LCD display no longer shows PROGRAM 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
20. he 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 YATIONLNOO 06 XINO 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 stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on Continue the link 22 10 28 2010 4 27 PM 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 e Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents 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 a
21. ins 32 predetermined DMX channels These 32 channels are broken down into 2 groups which are accessed using lt PAGE SELECT gt This allows the 14 physical faders and 2 axis joystick to control between 1 16 and 17 32 Layout of the Scenes 2 Introduction Up to 240 scenes may be saved in the internal memory of the Obey 70 These scenes are arranged into 30 groups which are accessed using lt BANK UP gt and lt BANK DOWNS Each bank contains 8 scenes 6 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Product Overview LCD Display Mode Modification Area Chase selection buttons Speed Time Fader Scene selection buttons Fade Time Fader CHASES _ Y 1 5 O O 0 L N O Fixture selection buttons Page selection button AOSE Duan Fog butt X Y Joystick A Control Descriptions ITEM S DESCRIPTION Displays channel DMX Percentage values current operating mode speed fade time LCD Display Sa bank up down and any other applicable setup operation information Chase Selection buttons Direct chase selection 1 6 Scene Selection buttons Direct scene selection in relation to the current bank 1 30 Eure Selecion For adjusting DMX values Ch 1 14 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the respective fixture select button Ch 17 30 after pressing the Page selection button Page Selection button Switch between channels 1 14 and channels 17 30 X Y Joystick Represents channels 15 16 P1 T1
22. nd drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens e Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint i Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them 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 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
23. ne 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 Bank Playback 4 Ej 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 lt MUSIC BANK COPY gt to set the controller in MUSIC playback mode 2 Using lt BANK UP DOWNS 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 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Chase Playback There are three different modes of playback for the chases in the Obey 70 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 Manual Chase Playback You may play back the individual scenes within a chase manually Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Enter program mode 2 Activate the desired chase 3 Press lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt 4 Use lt BANK UP DOWN gt to scroll through the scenes within the chase The current scene will be shown on the display as STEP Auto Chase Pla
24. nels 15 16 Page A and 31 32 Page B When moving channels you must relocate the previously addressed channel to a new location For example when moving channel 12 to channel 1 channel 1 must be relocated to a new channel by La BJ Joystick Assignment The joystick is designed for moving head amp scanning mirror fixtures 1 Press lt PROGRAMS and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt This will enter the physical fader assignment mode 2 Select one of the fixtures lt FIXTURE 1 12 gt this will be the fixture that you want to modify the channels for Move the lt SPEED gt fader to select the pan control SLIDERP1 1 Move the lt FADE TIME gt fader to select the DMX channel to assign it to Press lt MIDI ADD gt to save the setting Repeat steps 3 5 for the tilt SLIDERT1 2 Press lt PROGRAMS and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt two times to exit physical fader assignment mode pe Ol When assigning the joystick to a channel for example channel two you must also relocate channel two to a new location 3 Setup 11 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Copying Physical Fader Assignment E This process will copy the physical fader assignment from one fixture into another fixture 1 Press lt PROGRAMS and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY 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 4 hold
25. nnected 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 e Check total load placed on the Breaker Fuse electrical 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 power Up e Loose power cord e Wrong DMX 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 Install terminator as suggested e Install amplifier right after fixture with strong signal Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit 432 e Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights Check for power on Mains Check power cord Check Control Panel and unit addressing e Long cable Low level signal Loss of signal e Too many fixtures e Inter
26. second scene for the chase by pressing the appropriate lt SCENE gt button 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 Continue through steps 6 8 until all of the scenes have been added to the chase O Exit program mode Za Chase Modifications Adding a Step to a Chase This function will add a step after any step within a chase 1 Enter program mode 2 Activate the chase 3 Using lt BANK UP DOWNSs scroll through the banks until you arrive at the bank that contains the new scene 4 Press lt TAPSYNC DISPLAY gt The display will change to step display mode 5 Using lt BANK UP DOWNS scroll to the step that will appear before the new step 6 Press lt MIDI ADD gt The current step on the display will increase by one 7 Press the new scene lt scene 1 8 gt 8 Press lt MIDI ADD gt All LEDs on the controller will flash Delete a Scene Step in a Chase Enter program mode Activate the chase Press lt TAPSYNC DISPLAY gt The display will change to step display mode Using lt 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 OPN Copy a Bank into a Chase This function copies an entire bank after any existing steps in a chase 1 Enter program mode 2 Activate the desired chase 3 Using
27. the fixture that you want to copy into 4 While still holding the two fixture buttons above press 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 ADD 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 DISPLAY gt two times to exit physical fader assignment mode 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 lt PROGRAMS and lt SYNC DISPLAY gt two times This will enter the fader reverse assignment mode 2 Select one of the fixtures lt FIXTURE 1 12 gt this will be the fixture that you want to modify the channels for Move the lt SPEED gt fader to select the physical slider control channel Move the lt FADE TIME gt fader to activate deactivate this function Press lt MIDI ADD gt to save the setting Repeat steps 3 5 until all of the faders have been assigned for the fixture Press lt PROGRAMS and lt TAP SYNC DISPLAY gt one time to exit fader reverse assi
28. tion from the regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured lt Menu gt A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating Settings mode current status MENU gt Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons 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 prevent the fixture from functioning correctly This paragraph reminds you of useful although not critical information VO tp 1 Before You Begin 4 10 28 2010 4 27 PM Safety 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
29. yback You may control the playback of the chases in this controller by using the lt SPEED gt and lt FADE TIME gt faders Please see the instructions below for further explanation 1 Activate the desired chase by pressing lt CHASE 1 6 gt 2 Press lt AUTO DEL gt 3 Using the lt SPEED gt and lt FADE TIME gt 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 instructions below for further explanation 1 Activate the desired chase by pressing lt CHASE 1 6 gt 2 Press lt MUSIC BANK COPY gt 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 lt BANK UP DOWNS select the MIDI channel 1 16 3 Press lt MIDI ADD gt to save the setting 6 Playback 17 10 28 2010 4 27 PM MIDI Configuration Response MIDI NOTE FUNCTION TURNS ON OFF 00 07 Scenes 1 8 Bank 1
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