CHAUVET OBEY 3 User manual
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Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
Autoswitching
Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle
User Manual
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www.chauvetlighting.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ICONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3. SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
AC POWER........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING MODES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Preset Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chases Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Macro Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Strobe ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Blackout .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Manual RGB ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Sound ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
GENERAL MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
FIXTURE LINKING................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Data Cabling ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
DMX Data Cable ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Cable Connectors ................................................................................................................................................... 11
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart .............................................................................................................................. 12
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link .......................................................................................................................... 12
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
CONTACT US ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
RETURNS PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CONVENTION
MEANING
[10]
A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu>
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
Settings
A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON
A value to be entered or selected
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.
What is included
1 x Obey™ 3
1 x Power supply
1 x Warranty Card
Unpacking Instructions
Manual Conventions
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. 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.
CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from
the regular text.
Icons
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part
of the user.
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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.
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.
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.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Features
Universal DMX-512 compact controller for 3-channel LED fixtures
Works with all 3-channel LED fixtures
Playback options include automated, sound-activated or manual RGB
Playback modes:
Variable fade times for all playback modes
Variable strobing on the fly
Fader for master dimmer
Adjustable blackout allows fixtures to fade out
Adjustable audio sensitivity
Channel 1: red
Channel 2: green
Channel 3: blue
Preset: 9 built-in colors
Chase: triggers automated programs
Macro: scrolls through the color spectrum
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