Chauvet Obey 8 User Manual

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User Manual

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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 (FRONT) ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW (REAR PANEL) ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

3. Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Rigging ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

FIXTURE LINKING................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Data Cabling ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

DMX Data Cable ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Cable Connectors ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ................................................................................................................................ 9

Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ............................................................................................................................ 9

4. Operating Instructions............................................................................................................................. 10

RESETTING THE SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

FIXTURE ADDRESSING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNMENT (OPTIONAL SETUP) ................................................................................................................................. 10

PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Entering program mode .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Create a scene ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Delete scene ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

CHASE PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Create a chase ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Delete a scene/step in a Chase .............................................................................................................................. 12

Delete a Chase ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

PLAYBACK (CHASES/SCENES) .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Manual run chase ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Running in Sound-Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Running in Auto-Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Manual run scene ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Blackout .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Strobe ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

CONTACT US ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

5. Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 15

DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

GENERAL MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 15

RETURNS PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

CLAIMS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

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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 or technician.

This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information. Failure to
comply with this information may prevent the fixture from functioning correctly.

This paragraph contains useful, although not critical, information.

What is included

 1 x Obey™ 8 Controller
 1 x 12 VDC, 500 mA Power Adapter
 1 x Manual
 1 x Warranty Card

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 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, which includes important information about the
installation, usage and maintenance of your fixture.

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 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.
In the event of 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.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Do not operate this device in more than 113° F (45° C) ambient temperature conditions.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs

yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-

1115.

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2. INTRODUCTION

The Obey™ 8 is a compact, universal intelligent lighting controller, designed for use with LED wash fixtures
(dimming, color mixing). It allows for up to 32 channels of DMX with control of up to four fixtures. Up to eight
scenes and eight chases may be programmed. It has a specialized blackout feature, to be utilized with wash
fixtures.

Features

Universal DMX-512 compact LED controller
Controls up to four intelligent lights of up to eight channels each
32 DMX channels of control
Eight sets of chases containing up to 99 steps each
Playback options include automatic, sound-activated or manual
Four fader flash buttons for momentary on
Adjustable audio sensitivity
Sequential linking of chases
Grab any fixture on the fly
DMX polarity selector

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Product Overview (front)

ITEM

BUTTON OR FADER

FUNCTION

1

Fixtures select buttons

Fixture selection

2

Scenes select buttons

Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and
selection

3

Channel faders

For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~4 can be adjusted immediately after
pressing the respective fixture select button, Ch 5~8 after pressing the Page
select button

4

Page button

Press to toggle between pages of control: 1~4, 5~8

5

Program button

Used to enter program mode

6

Patch/Down button

Used to enter Physical Fader Assignment mode

7

Mode/Up button

Used to activate Auto, Sound, or Manual mode and as the Up key to scroll
through the different steps in a Chase

8

Step display

Status window displays pertinent operational data

9

Step/del button

Sets the chase speed by tapping, and toggles between values and
percentages.

10

Blackout button

Reduces all DMX values to zero; used with the Fade Time fader

11

Chases buttons

Chase memory 1~8

12

Run/Strobe Speed fader

This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase; it also
adjusts the strobe speed, when the strobe button is activated

13

Fade Time fader

Also considered a cross-fade, sets the fade time between two scenes in a
chase, or adjust blackout speed

14

Audio Sensitivity fader

Sets the audio sensitivity level

15

Strobe button

Used with the Run/Strobe Speed fader to activate/modify the strobe function

16

Channel Flash buttons

Used to provide a momentary output of the DMX channel to 100%/255

11 2 1

14

6

13

12

15

3

4

8

7

5

10

9

16

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Product Overview (rear panel)

20

17

18

Item

Button or Fader

Function

17

Back panel sticker

Shows the rear panel connections/switches and their function

18

DMX polarity switch

Used to change signal polarity

19

DMX output connector

DMX control signal output

20

DC Input jack

Main DC power input

21

Power On/Off switch

Used to power on/off the controller

21

19

10B

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3. SETUP

Setting up the System

1) Place the Obey™ 8 on a level surface.

2) Plug the AC to DC power supply into the system back panel and into the mains outlet.

3) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your fixture, as described in the respective fixture’s manual. For a
quick overview of DMX, see the “DMX Primer” section.

Mounting

Orientation

This fixture may be mounted in any safe position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation.

Rigging

When selecting an installation location, consider access and routine maintenance.
Never mount the controller in places where it may be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme

temperature changes or restricted ventilation.

Fixture Linking

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 EIA­485 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

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

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This drawing
provides a general
illustration of the
DMX input/output
panel of a lighting
fixture.

Universal DMX Controller

Continue the link

Cable Connectors

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART

Conductor

3 Pin Female (Output)

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

COMMON

DMX +

DMX -

INPUT

OUTPUT

1

3

2

1

3

2

1

3

2

Resistance 120
ohm ¼ W between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on
the output of the
last fixture.

To avoid signal transmission
problems and interference, it is
always advisable to connect a DMX
signal terminator.

DMX connector configuration

Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.

Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the

common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohmmeter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.

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, such as CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F. The chart below details a proper
cable conversion:

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.

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.

3. Then, proceed to connect from the output

as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.

CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables

Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FIXTURE #

DEFAULT DMX STARTING ADDRESS

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

1

1

1

2

9

1, 4

3

17

1, 5

4

25

1, 4, 5

Action 

1) Press and hold <PATCH> for five seconds to
access the fader assignment mode.

2) Press a <FIXTURE> button that represents
the fixture whose faders you would like to re­assign.

3) Press a <FLASH> button which corresponds
to the fader you would like to move the DMX
channel to.

4) Press the <SCENE> button which
corresponds to the DMX channel (1~8) to
move to that channel fader selected in step 3.

5) All LEDs indicators will flash to confirm a
successful copy.

6) Repeat steps 2~4 as often as necessary.

7) Press and hold <PATCH> for five seconds to
exit the fader assignment mode.

If you wish to delete the fader assignment of a DMX
channel, you may follow the instructions below.

1) Press and hold <PATCH> for five seconds to
access the fader assignment mode.

2) Press <STEP/DEL> and the <SCENE> button
at the same time.

3) All LEDs will flash, indicating successfully
removal from the DMX channel.

4) Press and hold <PATCH> for five seconds to
exit the fader assignment mode.

Notes 

All physical faders can be re-assigned to
output on a different DMX channel. Faders are
given a channel number and are labeled on
the surface of the controller as such.

You may assign multiple DMX channels to a
single fader.

You may select the <PAGE> button to select a
fader from a different page.

You may NOT assign a fader to a channel from
a different <FIXTURE>.

When you delete the fader assignment of a
DMX channel, this will completely remove the
DMX assignment of the fader. It will NOT revert
the channel to the defaults.

Resetting the System

This will reset the controller to its factory defaults. This will erase all programs and settings.

Fixture Addressing

Physical Fader Assignment (optional setup)

1) Tap <PROGRAM> and <STEP/DEL>.

2) All LEDs will blink to indicate a successful reset. (Note: This process may take up to 15 seconds)

The Obey™ 8 is programmed to control eight channels of DMX per fixture. Therefore, the fixtures you
wish to control with the corresponding <FIXTURES> on the unit must be spaced eight channels apart
(check the respective fixture’s manual for how to enter the information into the fixture).

Failure to use these DMX assignments may cause a lack of control of the fixtures.

Use this feature to combine or unify fixture control attributes for different fixtures. For example, if you
were controlling four fixtures, each with their own different channel configurations, you could combine
the channels to work with the same faders. Therefore, channels 1, 2, and 3 could control red, green,
and blue, respectively.

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Programming

Action 

1) Enter program mode.

2) Select a <FIXTURE> to program.

3) Compose a look by moving the <FADERS>.
(Changes in fixture attribute such as colors).
Press <PAGE> to access channels 5~8 on
the faders.

4) To program another <FIXTURE>, deselect
the <FIXTURE> you have just finished
programming, and then select another
<FIXTURE> to program.

5) Repeat steps 2~5 until you have your look.

6) Press <PROGRAM>.

7) Select a <SCENES> button to store. All
LEDs will blink. The relevant <SCENE>
LED will now be on.

8) Repeat steps 2~7 to record more scenes.
( Read Important notes on the right ->)

9) Exit program mode.

Notes 

Deselect <BLACKOUT> if LED is lit.
A <FIXTURE> button represents one lighting

fixture.
You can access channels 5~8 by pressing

<PAGE> select. This is necessary for fixtures
that use more than 16 channels of control. When
switching pages it will be necessary to move
previously moved faders up then down to
activate.

Pressing the same <FIXTURE> again will hold
the parameters changed for that fixture in the
program scene.

Action 

1) Enter program mode.

2) Press and hold <STEP/DEL>, while
pressing the <SCENES> you want to
delete.

3) All LEDs will flash, indicating a successful
delete.

4) Exit program mode.

Notes 

When a scene is removed, the button may still
be activated. However, this will be blank.

A chase is a sequence of scenes/steps. In the Obey™ 8, eight chases may be created, with up to 99
steps per chase.

Entering program mode

Press <PROGRAM> for five seconds, until the program LED indicator remains on. This indicates that
the controller is in programming mode.

To exit program mode, repeat the step by holding <PROGRAM> for five seconds, until the program
LED indicator remains off.

Create a scene

A scene is a static lighting state. There are eight scenes available total.

Delete scene

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Chase Programming

Action 

1) Enter program mode.

2) Press the <CHASE> (1~8) button you wish
to program.

3) You may select the <SCENE> to insert (or,
you may select a <FIXTURE> and build a
look, using the faders).

4) Tap <PROGRAM> to store. All LEDs will
flash.

5) Repeat steps 3~4 to add additional steps in
the chase. Up to 99 steps can be recorded.

6) Exit program mode.

Notes 

The LED display will indicate which step you are
currently recording to.

You may use <MODE/UP> and
<PATCH/DOWN> to scroll through the steps in
the chase.

What is displayed on the fixtures will be saved
when you record the step into the chase.

Action 

1) Enter program mode.

2) Press the desired <CHASE> (1~8) that
contains the scene to be deleted.

3) Use <MODE/UP> and <PATCH/DOWN> to
switch to the desired step.

4) Press <STEP/DEL> to delete the step.

5) Exit program mode.

Notes 

Remember that scene and steps are used
interchangeably.

Action 

1) Enter program mode.

2) Press the <CHASE> (1~8) to be deleted.

3) Press and hold <STEP/DEL> and then the
respective <CHASE>.

4) Then release to delete the chase. All LEDs
will blink.

5) Exit program mode.

Notes 

Scenes will remain programmed on the
controller. Only the chase is affected.

A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be
arranged in any order you choose. You may use the same scene multiple times in a chase.

Create a chase

A chase can contain up to 99 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably.
You may program up to eight chases with the Obey™ 8.

Delete a scene/step in a Chase

Delete a Chase

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Playback (Chases/Scenes)

Action 

1) Press <MODE/UP> to select Manual mode.

2) Select the <CHASE> to run.

3) Press <STEP/DEL> to navigate the
different steps in the chase, in increasing
numeric order.

Notes 

This mode does not affect the scenes. They will
still operate separately, in an HTP (highest takes
priority) operation.

The LED display will note the current step in the
chase.

If multiple chases are selected, they will play
back in sequential order.

You may select a fixture and override any scene
or chase playing back at any time.

Action 

1) Press <MODE/UP> to select Sound mode.

2) Select the <CHASE> to run.

3) Adjust the <AUDIO> fader to adjust the
microphone sensitivity.

Notes 

In the Sound mode, programs will be triggered
by the sound using its built-in microphone.

This mode does not affect the scenes. They will
still operate separately, in an LTP (last takes
priority) operation.

The LED display will note the current step in the
chase.

If multiple chases are selected, they will play
back in sequential order.

You may select a fixture and override any scene
or chase playing back at any time.

Action 

1) Press <MODE/UP> to select Auto mode.

2) Select the <CHASE> to run.

3) Adjust the <RUN/STROBE SPEED> fader
to adjust the speed at which the chase will
playback.

4) Adjust the <FADE TIME> fader to adjust the
transition of the chase from one step to
another.

Notes 

In the Auto mode, programs will be triggered by
controllers fade and speed time as set on the
faders.

This mode does not affect the scenes. They will
still operate separately, in an LTP (last takes
priority) operation.

The LED display will note the current step in the
chase.

If multiple chases are selected, they will play
back in sequential order.

The Fade Time fader will add time to the
playback of the chase.

You may use <STEP/DEL> to manually move
forward to the proceeding step in the chase.

You may select a fixture and override any scene
or chase playing back at any time.

Manual run chase

When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in Auto mode.

Running in Sound-Mode

When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in Auto mode.

Running in Auto-Mode

When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in Auto mode.

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Manual run scene

Action 

1) Select a <SCENE>.

2) The respective LED will remain lit/on, while
the scene is activated.

3) If desired, multiple scenes may be
activated.

4) Press the respective <SCENE> a second
time to deactivate it.

Notes 

This will not operate in HTP (highest take
priority) when stacking scenes.

You may select a fixture and override any scene
or playing back at any time.

Action 

1) Adjust the <FADE TIME> to select the
speed at which the fixture(s) will fade out.

2) Select <BLACKOUT> to activate the
function.

Notes 

This function will work in ANY mode.
If the fade time is already being used for a chase

running in Auto mode, then pressing
<BLACKOUT> will activate the function at the
fade time that the chase is currently running.

Action 

1) Press <STROBE>.

2) Adjust the <RUN/STROBE SPEED> fader
to the desired strobing speed.

3) You may press <STROBE> again to use
the <RUN/STROBE SPEED>fader for
playback speed adjustment.

Notes 

This function will work in ANY mode.
In order to deactivate this function, the

<STROBE> must be activated. Then, move the
<RUN/STROBE SPEED> fader fully down, or to

10 m.

Blackout

When pressing <BLACKOUT>, the <FADE TIME> fader will affect the function.

Strobe

The strobe function can be activated in ANY mode.

Contact Us

World Wide

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General Information CHAUVET

Technical Support CHAUVET

World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084

3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)

5. 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 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+). CHAUVET
carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

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.

Unplug fixture from power.
Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external

vents.

Clean all glass 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.
Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

The cleaning of external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates. Damp, smoky

or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean

with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at least every 20 days.
Clean the fixture at least every 30/60 days.

Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.

Never spin a fan using compressed air.

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Returns Procedure

SYMPTOM

SOLUTION(S)

Scenes not playing back

Check to confirm that the blackout function is not activated.

Fixtures are strobing

Check the strobe speed by pressing <STROBE> and adjusting the speed
on the fader

Chase is too slow in Sound mode

Check the Audio sensitivity fader

Chase is too slow in Auto mode

Check the Run/Strobe speed and Fade Time sensitivity faders

Different fixtures are not aligning with the
DMX channels

Modify the physical Fader Assignments

Blackout is not activating instantly

This controller has a special feature, which allows the blackout feature to
work with an adjustable fade time. This is adjusted using the Fade Time
fader.

Fixtures are not responding to controller
output

Check DMX address settings
Check DMX cables
Check the DMX polarity switch.

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. 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.

General Troubleshooting

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Technical Specifications

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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 document.

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Length ........................................................................................................................ 14.7 in (373 mm)

Width............................................................................................................................ 6.1 in (156 mm)

Height ............................................................................................................................ 2.2 in (56 mm)

Weight........................................................................................................................... 3.9 lbs (1.8 kg)

POWER

Operating Range ................................................................................................. 12 VDC, 500 mA max

AC to DC power adapter ................................................................................................ ......... Provided

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature ...................................................................................... 113° F (45° C)

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data output ........................................................................................ locking 3-pin XLR female socket

Data pin configuration ............................................................................ pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)

Protocols ................................................................ .................................................. USITT DMX512-A

ORDERING INFORMATION

Obey™ 8 Controller .................................................................................................................. OBEY8

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty ........................................................................................................... 2-year limited warranty

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