Chauvet DJ Obey 4 Users Manual

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................................... 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

MANUAL CONVENTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

ICONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

3. SETUP .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

AC POWER........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

FIXTURE ADDRESSING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 10

PRESET OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

RGB FADE OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

AUTO OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10

CHASE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

RGB OFFSET OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

COLOR MACRO OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

SOUND-OVERRIDE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

WHITE (OR AMBER) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

STROBE-OVERRIDE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

BLACKOUT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

MANUAL RGBW MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

DMX PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

FIXTURE LINKING................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

DATA CABLING .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

DMX Data Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

CABLE CONNECTORS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

3-Pin to 5-Pin C onversion Chart ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Setting up a DM X Serial Data Link ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

GENERAL MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

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

RETURNS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18

CONTACT US ................................................................................................................................................................. 19

1. ANTES DE EMPEZAR ................................................................................................................................................ 20

QUÉ VA INCLUIDO ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

INSTRUCCIONES DE DESEMBALAJE ........................................................................................................................................................ 20

CONVENCIONES DEL MANUAL ............................................................................................................................................................... 20

ICONOS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

2. INTRODUCCIÓN ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

CARACTERÍSTICAS............................................................................................................................................................................... 22

VISIÓN GENERAL DEL PRODUCTO .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

3. INSTALACIÓN ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

CORRIENTE ALTERNA ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23

MONTAJE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Orientación ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Instalación .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

ASIGNACIÓN DE DIRECCIÓN AL APARATO ................................................................................................................................................ 23

4. INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO ................................................................................................................ 24

FUNCIONAMIENTO PRECONFIGURADO .................................................................................................................................................... 24

MODO FADE RGB ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24

FUNCIONAMIENTO AUTOMÁTICO ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

FUNCIONAMIENTO DE SECUENCIAS ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

FUNCIONAMIENTO OFF S E T RGB ........................................................................................................................................................... 25

MODO MACRO DE COLOR ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26

PREFERENCIA SONIDO ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26

BLANCO (O ÁMBAR) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26

PREFERENCIA ESTROBOSCOPIO ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

BLACKOUT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

RGBW MANUAL .................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

5. APÉNDICE .................................................................................................................................................................. 28

MANUAL DMX .................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS GENERALES ............................................................................................................................................. 28

ENLAZAR APARATOS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29

CABLEADO DE DATOS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Cable de datos DMX .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

CONECTORES DEL CABLE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29

CONFIGURAR LA DIRECCIÓN DE INICIO ................................................................................................................................................... 30

Tabla de conv ersión de 3 pines a 5 pines ............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Configurar un enlace de datos en serie DMX ....................................................................................................................................................... 30

MANTENIMIENTO GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................... 31

ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS ................................................................................................................................... 31

DEVOLU-CIONES ........................................................................................................................................................... 32

CONTACTO .................................................................................................................................................................... 33

1. AVANT DE COMMENCER .......................................................................................................................................... 34

CONTENU DE L'EMBALLAGE .................................................................................................................................................................. 34

INSTRUCTIONS DE DÉBALLAGE .............................................................................................................................................................. 34

CONVENTIONS EMPLOYEES DANS CE MODE D'EMPLOI.............................................................................................................................. 34

ICÔNES............................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ................................................................................................................................................................. 35

2. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 36

CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36

VUE D'ENSEMBLE DU PRODUIT .............................................................................................................................................................. 36

3. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 37

ALIMENTATION SECTEUR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37

MONTAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

ADRESSAGE DES PROJECTEURS ........................................................................................................................................................... 37

4. INSTRUCTIONS D'EMPLOI ........................................................................................................................................ 38

FONCTIONNEMENT AVEC PRÉRÉGLAGES (PRESET) ................................................................................................................................. 38

FONCTIONNEMENT EN FONDU RVB (MODE RGB FADE) .......................................................................................................................... 38

FONCTIONNEMENT AUTOMATIQUE (MODE AUTO) .................................................................................................................................... 38

FONCTIONNEMENT AVEC SEQUENCES (MODE CHASES) ........................................................................................................................... 39

FONCTIONNEMENT EN DECALAGE RVB (MODE RGB OFFSET) ................................................................................................................. 39

FONCTIONNEMENT AVEC MACRO COULEUR (MODE COLOR MACRO) ......................................................................................................... 40

PRIORITÉ AU SON ................................................................................................................................................................................ 40

BLANC (OU AMBRE) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 40

PRIORITÉ AU STROBOSCOPE ................................................................................................................................................................ 41

BLACKOUT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

RVBBLC MANUEL (MODE MANUAL RGBW) ........................................................................................................................................... 41

5. ANNEXE...................................................................................................................................................................... 42

INTRODUCTION AU DMX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42

DÉPANNAGE GÉNÉRAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42

CHAINAGE DES APPAREILS ................................................................................................................................................................... 43

CABLAGE DE DONNEES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 43

Câble de données DMX ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

CONNECTEURS DES CA B LE S ................................................................................................................................................................. 43

DEFINITION DE L'ADRESSE DE DEPART ................................................................................................................................................... 44

Tableau de convers i o n 3 broches vers 5 broches ................................................................................................................................................. 44

Configurati on d'une connexion de données série DMX ........................................................................................................................................ 44

MAINTENANCE GÉNÉRALE .................................................................................................................................................................... 45

CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES ............................................................................................................................ 45

RENVOIS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46

NOUS CONTACTER ....................................................................................................................................................... 47

1. ERSTE SCHRIT TE ...................................................................................................................................................... 48

PACKUNGSINHALT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48

ANWEISUNGEN FÜR DAS AUSPACKEN .................................................................................................................................................... 48

KONVENTIONEN DE S HANDBUCHS ......................................................................................................................................................... 48

SYMBOLE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN ................................................................................................................................................................. 49

2. EINLEITUNG ............................................................................................................................................................... 50

EIGENSCHAFTEN ................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

PRODUKTÜBERSICHT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50

3. EINRICHTEN DES GERÄTS ....................................................................................................................................... 51

NETZANSCHLUSS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 51

MONTAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Montagerichtung .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

ADRESSIERUNG DE S GERÄTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 51

4. BETRIEBSANWEISUNGEN ........................................................................................................................................ 52

BETRIEB MIT VOREINSTELLUNGEN ........................................................................................................................................................... 52

BETRIEB MIT RGB-FADE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 52

AUTOMATISCHER BETRIEB ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52

BETRIEB MIT CHASES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53

BETRIEB MIT RGB-OFFSET .................................................................................................................................................................. 53

BETRIEB MIT FARBMAKROS .................................................................................................................................................................. 54

ÜBERSCHREIBUNG DER MUSIKSTEUERUNG ............................................................................................................................................ 54

WEIß (ODER BERNSTEINFARBEN) .......................................................................................................................................................... 54

STROBOSKOP-ÜBERSTEUERUNG .......................................................................................................................................................... 55

VERDUNKELUNG.................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

MANUELLER RGBW-MODUS ............................................................................................................................................................... 55

5. ANHAN G ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56

DMX - EINE EINFÜHRUNG.................................................................................................................................................................... 56

ALLGEMEINE FEHLERBEHEBUNG ........................................................................................................................................................... 56

GERÄTEVERKNÜPFUNG ........................................................................................................................................................................ 57

VERKABELUNG MIT DATENKABELN ........................................................................................................................................................ 57

DMX-Datenkabel .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

KABELANSCHLÜSSE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 57

EINRICHTEN DER STARTADRESSE ......................................................................................................................................................... 58

Tabelle zur Umwandlung von 3-polig auf 5-polig .................................................................................................................................................. 58

Einrichtung einer seriellen DMX-Datenverbindung ............................................................................................................................................... 58

ALLGEMEINE WARTUNGSARBEITEN ....................................................................................................................................................... 59

TECHNISCHE DATEN .................................................................................................................................................... 59

REKLAMA-TIONEN ........................................................................................................................................................ 60

KONTAKT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 61

1. VOORDAT U BEGINT ................................................................................................................................................. 62

Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice. C this manual.

Author: Revision: Release Date: 03/1

WAT IS ER INBEGREPEN ....................................................................................................................................................................... 62

UITPAKINSTRUCTIES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 62

CONVENTIES VAN DEZE HANDLEIDING .................................................................................................................................................... 62

PICTOGRAMMEN .................................................................................................................................................................................. 62

VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 63

2. INLEIDING .................................................................................................................................................................. 64

EIGENSCHAPPEN ................................................................................................................................................................................. 64

PRODUCTOVERZICHT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64

3. INSTELLING ............................................................................................................................................................... 65

AC-STROOM ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

MONTAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Oriëntatie ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65

Installatie ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65

ADRESSERING VAN DE ARMATUUR......................................................................................................................................................... 65

4. GEBRUIKSINSTRUCTIES .......................................................................................................................................... 66

VOORINSTELLINGSBEDIENING ............................................................................................................................................................... 66

RGB-FADEBEDIENING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 66

AUTOMATISCHE BEDIENING .................................................................................................................................................................. 66

BEDIENING VAN DE ACHTERVOLGING ..................................................................................................................................................... 67

RGB-VERPLAATSINGSBEDIENING.......................................................................................................................................................... 67

KLEURENMACROBEDIENING .................................................................................................................................................................. 68

GELUIDSOVERNAME ............................................................................................................................................................................ 68

WIT (OF AMBER) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 68

STROBOSCOOPOVERNAME ................................................................................................................................................................... 69

BLACKOUT .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

HANDMATIGE RGBW-MODUS .............................................................................................................................................................. 69

5. BIJLAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 70

DMX-PRIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

ALGEMENE PROBLEMEN OPLOSSEN ....................................................................................................................................................... 71

KOPPELING VAN DE ARMATUREN ........................................................................................................................................................... 72

GEGEGEVENSBEKABELING ................................................................................................................................................................... 72

DMX-gegevenskabel .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

KABELSTEKKERS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

INSTELLEN VAN HET STARTADRES ......................................................................................................................................................... 73

3-pin naar 5-pin conversiediagram ........................................................................................................................................................................ 73

Instellen va n een seriële DMX-gegevenskoppeling .............................................................................................................................................. 73

ALGEMEEN ONDERHOUD ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74

TECHNISCHE SPECIFICATIES ...................................................................................................................................... 74

RETOUREN .................................................................................................................................................................... 75

NEEM CONTACT OP ...................................................................................................................................................... 76

hauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

What is Included

• Obey™ 4

• User Manual

Unpacking Instructions

fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Manual Conventions

the regular text.

Icons

part of the user.

• Power Supply

• Warranty Card

Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents t o 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 product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the

Chauvet m anuals use the following conventions to differentiat e certain types of information from

EANING

CONVENTION

[10] A DIP switch to be configured

<Menu>

1–512 A range of values

50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen

Settings MENU >

Settings

This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the

ICONS

A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel

A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating mode/current status)

A sequence of menu options to be followed A value to be entered or selected

This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation information. Failure to comply with this informati on may render the fixture partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause harm to the user.

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

EANING

1. Before You Begin 6

This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

Safety Instructions

• Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product to another

user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.

Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

• 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.

• 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 product 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 or rheostat.

• 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.

• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely

disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

1. Before You Begin 7

2. INTRODUCTION

Features

• Compact DMX-512 controller for LED fixtures (up to 4-channels)

Channel 1: red

• Adjustable audio sensitivity

Product Overview

Back Panel

Strobe

Microphone

Adjustment Knob

Color Macro Mode

Chase Mode

Auto Mode

Blackout

Master Dimmer (Blue)

RGB Fade Mode

Speed Time (Red)

Fixture Selection 1~4

Manual RGBW

Sound Mode

Fade Time (Green)

White Dim mer

Preset Colors

Preset Mode

Power On/Off

Power DC Input

DMX Out

Channel 2: green Channel 3: blue

• Controls up to 4 separate fixtures

• Each fixture can be in different playback modes simultaneously

• Playback options include automated, sound-activated or manual RGBW

• Playback modes:

• Variable fade times for all playback modes

• Variable strobing on the fly (2 Hz – 33 Hz)

• Adjustable blackout allows fixtures to fade in and out

Channel 4: white (or amber)

Preset: 9 built-in colors Chases: manually trigger automated programs Color macro: manually scroll through the color spectrum RGB fade: automatically scroll through the color spectrum RGB fade delay: automatically scroll through the color spectrum with a small delay to each fixture Auto: randomly selects different colors for each fixture

Sensitivity

2. Introduction 8

3. SETUP

AC Power

This fixture runs on 12 VDC, 500 mA. Before powering on the unit, check the output of the power

indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.

Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.

Mounting

Orientation

The Obey™ 4 may be mounted in any safe position.

Installation

for mounting. This will aid in placing the holes for installation.

Fixture Addressing

The Obey™ 4 can control up to 4 separate fixtures. Each fixture must be set to predetermined <FIXTURES>.

Fixture 1:

Fixture 4:

1 - DIP switch assignment [1] 5 9 13 - DIP switch assignment [1, 3, 4]

supply to be sure that it is correct.

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

• 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.

• To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely

disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.

•

Please see the drawing below, which s hows the back of the controller. I t details the dimensions

DMX addresses. Please see the chart below for the DMX starting addresses of each of the four

3. Setup 9

Fixture 2: Fixture 3:

- DIP swi tch assignme nt [1, 3]

- DIP swi tch assignme nt [1, 4]

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please note: the white/amber fader works independently of the current operating mode. Only

Preset Operation

This controller has preset colors. There are nine preset colors to choose from, which may be

6. Select one of the nine <PRESET COLOR> buttons.

RGB Fade Operation

This controller has a preset color fading program, which will fade all units in unison between colors.

6. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.

Auto Operation

This controller has built-in automatic programs, which will change each unit independently, between

6. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.

blackout will effect on this channel.

accessed using the nine preset buttons. Please see the instructions below for this operation.

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

2. Press <PRESET> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.

3. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the Fade Time.

4. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensit y.

5. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.

Please be sure that the Strobe or Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.

Sound will not function in Preset Mode.

Please see the instructions below for this operation.

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

2. Press <RGB FADE> until the appropriate LED indicator li ghts.

3. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.

4. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.

5. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensit y.

Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.

Sound will function in RGB Fade Mode.

random colors. Please see the instructions below for this operation.

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

2. Press <AUTO> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.

3. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.

4. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.

5. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensit y.

Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.

The fixtures in this mode will not be the same color. Each fixture will operate on a random

color.

Sound will function in Auto Mode.

4. Operating Instructions 10

Chase Operation

This controller has preset color chases. There are several color combinations to choose from.

Please see the instructions below for this operation.

7. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.

Chase Selection

Use the following <PRESET COLORS> to select the corresponding chase.

Red:

White:

Red/Green Green/Blue Red/Blue Red/Cyan Green/Magenta Yellow/Blue White/Blackout Color Cycle Yellow/Magenta

RGB Offset Operation

This controller has a built-in color fade program that will chase between fixtures sequential ly: 1–4,

5. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

2. Press <CHASES> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.

3. Use the <PRESET COLORS> to select a chase. See the chart below for a description on which button triggers which chase.

4. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.

5. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.

6. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.

Orange:

Yellow:

Green:

Cyan:

Blue:

Purple:

Magenta:

Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.

Sound will function in Chase Mode.

continuously Please see the instructions below for this operation.

1. Press <RGB FADE> & <AUTO> simultaneously.

2. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.

3. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.

4. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensit y.

Sound will function in RGB Offset Mode.

Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.

4. Operating Instructions 11

Color Macro Operation

This controller has preset color macros, some with different intensities. Please see the

instructions below for this operation.

6. Adjust the <WHITE DIMMER> to the desired l evel to set the white intensit y.

Sound-Override

The modes in this controller that have multiple steps are normally triggered using the <SPEED

ADJUSTMENT KNOB>.

White (or Amber)

The <WHITE DIMMER> fader on this controller operates entirel y on its own, regardless of t he

The only functions that effect the White (or amber) color are <BLACKOUT> and <STROBE>.

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

2. Press <COLOR MACRO> until t he appropriate LE D indic ator li ghts.

3. Move the <SPEED TIME> fader to select the color.

4. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.

5. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensit y.

This mode applies the same color to all fixtures.

Sound will NOT function in Color Macro Mode.

TIME> fader. However, they can be triggered using the built-in microphone, as well. Sound-Override mode will ONLY work in one of the following modes:

• RGB Fade

• AUTO

• CHASES

Please see the following steps for operation.

1. Press <SOUND> until the LED indicator lights.

2. Adjust the sound sensitivity by rotating the <MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

active operating mode.

4. Operating Instructions 12

Strobe-Override

One of the functions for the <SPEED TIME> fader is the strobe-override function. It will work in all

operating modes.

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

indicator is off.

In order to deactivate this function for a single fixture, <STROBE> must be activated, and indicator will turn OFF).

Blackout

This controller has a dedicated blackout butt on. This button works in c onjuncti on with the <FADE

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

3. Press <BLACKOUT> until the appropriate LED i ndicator lights.

Manual RGBW Mode

This controller has the ability to manually choose a custom color c ombination by simply using the

1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.

3. Adjust the Red, Green, Blue, and White faders to the desired levels.

Please see the instructions below for this operation.

2. See note below about RGBW Operation.

3. Press <STROBE> until the appropriate LED indic ator li ghts.

4. Adjust <SPEED TIME> to the des ired level.

5. In order to return to the desired mode, press <STROBE> until the appropriate LED

<FADE TIME> must be set to 0.1M (fully down). Then, deactivate <STROBE> (the LED

Strobe-Override will only affect fixtur es that ar e selected.

Double-tap <STROBE> at any time to deactivate strobing for all fixtures!

If the fixture is in RGBW Operation, the faders must be adjusted above 0% in order for the

strobe to function.

TIME> fader. Pleas e see the instructions below for this operati on.

2. Adjust the <FADE TIME> fader to the desired value to determine how quickly the lights

The blackout function will also work with the <FADE TIME> fader when disabling the blackout.

The fading blackout function will not work when the controller is in Manual RGBW mode.

Double-tap <BLACKOUT> to instantly blackout all fixtures, regardless of what is selected,

according to the <FADE TIME> value.

Red, Green Blue, and White faders. However, <M AN U AL R G B W> must first be pressed. Please see the instructions below for this operation.

2. Press <MANUAL RGBW> until the appropriate LE D indic ator li ghts.

Blackout dimming speed will not work in Manual RGBW mode. Whe n <BLACKOUT> is

pressed, the lights selected will immediately turn off.

Speed/Fade Time will not work in Manual RGBW mode.

will fade out.

4. Operating Instructions 13

5. APPENDIX

DMX Primer

and pin 3 is Data positive (S+).

General Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POSSIBLE ACTION(S)

• Check tot al load placed on the electrical circuit.

• No power

• Check for power on Mains.

Loose power cord

Check power cord

• Check Control Panel and unit addressing

• Dam aged DMX cables

• Check DMX cables

• Wrong polarity settings on the

controller

• Check polarity switch settings on the controller

• Loose DMX cables

• Check cable connections

• Fault y DMX interface

• Replace DMX input

• Fault y Main P CB

• Replace Main P CB

• Non DMX cables

• Use only DMX compatibl e cables

• Bouncing signals

• Install terminator as suggested.

• Instal l ampli fier ri ght af t er fixture

with strong signal.

• Instal l an optical l y coupled DMX splitter after unit #32.

• Keep DMX cables separated f rom power cables or black lights.

There are 512 channels in a DMX connecti on. 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 fi xtures 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 errat i c 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 i ntended 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 f or the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures us ing shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connect ion is pin 1, while pin 2 i s Data Negative (S -)

Breaker/Fuse

keeps blowing

Device does not

power up

Fixture is not

responding to DMX

Loss of signal

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact Chauvet Technical Support.

• Excessive circuit load

• Short circuit along the power

wires

•

• Wrong DMX addressing

• Long cabl e / Low level signal

• Too many fixtures

• Int erference from AC wires

• Check for a short in the electrical

wiring (internal and/or external).

•

5. Appendix 14

Fixture Linking

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures usi ng a DMX controller

number of fixtures the data link can support.

Fixtures on a serial data link must be d aisy chained in one single line. To comply wi th the

onnecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX

Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft) Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32

Data Cabling

electromagnetic interference.

DMX Data Cable

Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair

Nominal impedance: 100–140 ohms

Cable Connectors

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

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

grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.

COMMON

DMX +

DMX -

INPUT

OUTPUT

120 ohm ¼ W resistor

of the last fixture

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

DMX connector configuration

Terminator

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 li nk det erm ines the

EIA-485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. C optically-isolated splitter m ay result in d eterior ati on of the digital DMX signal.

To link fixtures together you must obtain dat a cables. You can purchase Chauvet certified DMX cables directly from a dealer/distributor or c onstruct your o wn cable. If you c hoose to creat e your own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to

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:

Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft

connector on the other end.

between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output

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

5. Appendix 15

Setting the Starting Address

This DMX m ode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. E ach fixture requires a

information that will help you understand its use.

3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart

3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART

Conductor

3-Pin Female (Output)

5-Pin Male (Input)

Ground/Shield

Pin 1

Data ( - ) signal

Pin 2

Data ( + ) signal

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

Universal DMX Controller

Continue the link

This drawing

fixture.

start address from 1–512. A fixture requiring one or m ore channels for cont rol 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 st art addresses so that the channels us ed do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.

If this is your first time addressing a fixture using t he DMX control protocol, we suggest jumpi ng to the “Appendix” section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful

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:

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.

provides a general illustration of the DMX input/output panel of a lighting

5. Appendix 16

General Maintenance

performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

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

To maintain optimum 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 reduc ed lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.

1. Unplug fixture from power.

2. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external

vents.

3. After the product has reached room temperature, clean all glass with a mild solution of glass

cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.

4. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.

5. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.

Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.

Length........................................................................................................ 12.8 in (325 mm)

Width ........................................................................................................... 5.5 in (140 mm)

Height ............................................................................................................ 2.1 in (52 mm)

Weight ............................................................................................................... 3 lb (1.4 kg)

POWER

Operating Range................................................................................ DC 12 V, 500 mA max

Adapter (external power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) ...................................... Provided

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

Rating ..................................................................................................... F or i ndoor use only

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature ...................................................................... 104 °F (40 °C)

CONTROL & PROGRAMMING

Data Output .................................................................................... 3-pin XLR female socket

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

Protocols ..................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT

DMX control channels ............................................................................................. 001–016

ORDERING INFORMATION

Obey™ 4 .................................................................................................................. OBEY4

WARRANTY INF ORMATION

5. Appendix 17

ETURNS

In case you need to get support or return a product:

If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Irel and, M exico, or Benelux, contact your distributor of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our website www.chauvetlighting.com for contact details.

Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model

an RMA number.

Before sending the product, clearly write the f ollowing inf orm ation on a piece of paper and place i t

will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.

eplace returned

• If you are l oc ated i n the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (see Contact Us).

• If you are l oc ated i n the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (see Contact Us).

• If you are l oc ated i n Mexico, cont act Chauvet Mexico (see Contact Us).

• If you are l oc ated i n Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA (see Contact Us).

• If you are l oc ated i n any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local

distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux.

number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with i ts original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.

inside the box:

• Your name

• Your address

• Your phone number

• RMA num ber

• A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate pack aging

Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or r product(s).

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WORLD HEADQUARTERS - Chauvet

General Information

Toll free: (800) 762-1084

Technical Support

World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd.

General Information

Fax: +44 (0)1773 511110

Technical Support

MEXICO - Chauvet Mexico

General Information

Voice: +52 (728) 285-5000

Technical Support

CHAUVET EUROPE - Chauvet Europe BVBA

General Information

Voice: +32 9 388 93 97

Technical Support

Outside the U.S., United Ki ngdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact your dealer. Follow their instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.

ONTACT

Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33351 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Fax: (954) 929-5560

Address: Unit 1C Brookhill Road Industrial Estate Pinxton, Nottingham, UK NG16 6NT Voice: +44 (0)1773 511115

Address: Av. Santa Ana 30 Parque Industrial Lerma Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000

Address:Stokstraat 18 9770 Kruishoutem Belgium

Voice: (954) 577-4455 (Press 4) Fax: (954) 756-8015 Email: tech@chauvetlighting.com

Email: uktech@chauvetlighting.com

World Wide Web

www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

Email: servicio@chauvet.com.mx World Wide Web www.chauvet.com.mx

Email: Eutech@chauvetlighting.eu

World Wid e Web www.chauvetlighting.eu

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1. ANTES DE EMPEZAR

Qué va incluido

• Obey™ 4

• Manual de usuario

Instrucciones de desembalaje

devolución del dispositivo se realice en la misma caja y embalaje originales de fábrica.

Convenciones del manual

información del texto normal.

Iconos

por parte del usuario.

• Fuente de alimentación

• Tarjeta de garantía

Inmediatamente después de recibir un dispositivo, desembale con cuidado la c aja, compruebe el contenido para asegurarse de que están pres entes todas las piezas y de que s e han rec ibido en buen estado. Si cualquier elemento parece dañado a causa del transporte o la propia caja muestra signos de manipulación inadecuada, notifíquelo inmediatamente al expedidor y quédese con el material de embalaje para su inspección. Guarde la caja y todos los materiales de embalaje. En caso de que el disposit ivo tenga que devolverse a la fábri ca, es importante que la

Los manuales de Chauvet usan las siguientes convenciones para diferenc iar ciertos tipos de

IGNIFICADO

CONVENCIÓN

[10] Un conmutador DIP para configurar

<Menu>

1~512 Un rango de valores

50/60 Un conjunto de valores de los cuales solo se puede escoger uno

Configuración

MENÚ >

Configuración

Este manual utiliza los si guientes iconos para indic ar qué inform aci ón requiere espec ial at ención

ICONOS

Una tecla que se tiene que pulsar en el panel de control del aparato

Una opción de menú que no se modifica (por ejemplo, mostrar el modo de funcionamiento/estado actual)

Una secuencia de opciones de menú que ha de seguirse Un valor que se tiene que introducir o seleccionar

Este párrafo contiene información crític a sobre instalación, configuración o funcionamiento. Hacer caso omiso de esta i nformación puede provocar que este aparato no funcione en parte o tot almente, se averíe o cause daños al usuario.

IGNIFICADO

1. Antes de Empezar 20

Este párrafo contiene información importante sobre la instalación o la configuración. Hacer caso omiso de esta inform ación puede provocar que el aparato no funcione correctamente.

Este apartado le recuerda información útil, pero no crítica.

Instrucciones de seguridad

• Guarde este Manual de usuario para futuras consultas. Si vende esta producto a otro

Por favor, lea estas instrucciones atentamente. Incluyen información importante de seguridad sobre la instalación, uso y mantenimiento de

usuario, asegúrese de que este recibe también este libreto de instrucciones.

• Asegúrese siempre de que conecta el producto a la tensión adecuada, y de que la tensión de la línea a la que está conectándolo no es superior a la establecida en la impresión o en el panel posterior del aparato.

• ¡Este producto está destinado al uso en interiores solamente! Para evitar riesgos de incendio o descarga, no exponga el aparato a la lluvia o la humedad.

• Asegúrese de que no hay materiales inflamables cerca del producto cuando esté en funcionamiento.

• La unidad debe instalarse en una ubicación con ventilación adecuada, al menos a 20 in (50 cm) de superficies adyacentes. Asegúrese de que no se han bloqueado las ranuras de ventilación.

• Desconecte siempre de la fuente de alimentación antes de repararlo.

• Sujete el aparato a un dispositivo de fijación usando una cadena de seguridad.

• La máxima temperatura ambiente (Ta) es de 104 °F (40 °C). No haga funcionar el

aparato a temperaturas más altas que esta.

• En caso de un problema grave de funcionamiento, deje de usar el producto inmediatamente. Nunca intente reparar el producto por usted mismo. Las reparaciones llevadas a cabo por personal no cualificado pueden provocar averías o funcionamiento defectuoso. Póngase en contacto con el centro de asistencia técnica autorizado más cercano.

• Nunca conecte el dispositivo a un regulador de intensidad o reostato.

• Asegúrese de que el cable de alimentación no está retorcido ni estropeado.

• Nunca desconecte el cable de alimentación agarrando o tirando del cable.

• Nunca mueva el aparato directamente del cable.

• Para evitar un desgaste innecesario y alargar su vida útil, desconecte complemente el

producto de la alimentación, mediante el interruptor o desenchufándolo, durante los periodos en los que no se use.

1. Antes de Empezar 21

2. INTRODUCCIÓN

Características

• Controlador DMX-512 compacto para dispositivos LED (hasta 4 canales)

• Sensibilidad al sonido ajustable

Visión general del producto

Panel posterior

Estroboscopio

Mando de ajuste de

micrófono

Modo Macro de color

Modo Secuencia

Modo Automático

Blackout

Atenuador maestro

Modo Fade RGB

Tiempo de velocidad

Selección de aparato

RGBW Manual

Modo Sonido

Tiempo de fade

Atenuador

Colores

Modo Preconfigurado

Alimentación

Entrada alimentación

Salida DMX

Canal 1: rojo Canal 2: verde Canal 3: azul

• Controla hasta 4 dispositivos independientes

• Cada dispositivo puede estar en diferentes modos de reproducción simultáneamente

• Las opciones de reproducción incluyen automatizada, activada por sonido o RGBW manual

• Modos de reproducción:

• Tiempos de fade variables para todos los modos de reproducción

• Estroboscopio variable al vuelo (2 Hz – 33 Hz)

• El blackout ajustable permite al aparato realizar fade in y fade out

Canal 4: blanco (o ámbar)

Preconfigurado: 9 colores incorporados Secuencias: dispare manualmente programas automatizados Macro de color: desplácese manualmente a través del espectro de color Fade RGB: desplácese automáticamente a través del espectro de color Retardo fade RGB: desplácese automáticamente a través del espectro de color con un pequeño retardo entre cada dispositivo Automático: selecciona aleatoriamente colores diferentes para cada dispositivo

la sensibilidad del

2. Introducción 22

3. INSTALACIÓN

Corriente alterna

condiciones normales.

Conecte siempre el aparato a un circuito con la toma de tierra adecuada.

Montaje

Orientación

El Obey™ 4 se puede montar en cualquier posición segura.

Instalación

dimensiones para el montaje. Esto le ayudará a colocar los agujeros para la instalación.

Asignación de dirección al aparato

El Obey™ 4 puede controlar hasta 4 dispositivos independientes. Cada dispositivo debe direcciones DMX de inicio de cada uno de los cuatro <FIXTURES> (aparatos).

Aparato 1:

Aparato 4:

1 - asignación de conmutador DIP [1] 5 9 13 - asignación de conmutador DIP [1, 3, 4]

, , ,

Este aparato funciona a 12 VCC, 500 mA. Antes de alim entar la unidad, compruebe l a salida de la fuente de alimentación para asegurarse de que es correcta.

Para determinar las necesidades de alim entación para un aparato en concreto, vea la etiqueta pegada a la placa posterior del aparato o consulta la t abla de especificaciones del aparato. La especificación de corriente de un aparato lis tada indica su consumo de corriente promedio en

• Conecte siempre el aparato a un circuito conmutado. Nunca conecte el aparato a un

reostato (resistor variable) o circuito de atenuación, incluso si el canal del reostato o atenuador sirve solo como conmutador 0 a 100%.

• Para evitar un desgaste innecesario y alargar su vida útil, desconecte complemente

el producto de la alimentación, mediante el interruptor o desenchufándolo, durante los periodos en los que no se use.

•

Vea el dibujo de abajo, que muestra la parte posterior del controlador. Se detallan las

configurarse con las direcciones DMX predeterminadas. Vea el gráfico inferior para las

Aparato 2: Aparato 3:

- asignación de conmutador DIP [1, 3]

- asignación de conmutador DIP [1, 4]

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