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Chauvet DJ Obey 6 Users Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ................................................................................................................... 3
What Is Included.............................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking Instructions ..................................................................................................................................3
Claims .............................................................................................................................................................3
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................3
Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................3
Product at a Glance .......................................................................................................................................4
Safety Notes ...................................................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
Features ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Product Description ........................................................................................................................................5
Programming Concepts .................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel Overview ....................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel Vi ew ............................................................................................................................................6
Back Panel View ............................................................................................................................................8
3. Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 9
AC Power ........................................................................................................................................................9
Mounting .........................................................................................................................................................9
Setting Up The Board ................................................................................................................................. 10
DMX Cabling ............................................................................................................................................... 10
DMX Addressing Of Lights ......................................................................................................................... 10
Faders .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................... 12
Selecting Lights ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Color Fade Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Color Macro Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Auto Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chase Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Preset Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Strobe Function ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Sound Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Blackout ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Tips and Tricks ............................................................................................................................................ 18
5. Technical Information .......................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Returns ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................. 22
Page 2 of 22 Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev 1
1. Before You Begin | What Is Included
1. B
What Is
• Obey™ 6
• Warranty Card
Unpacking
Carefull y unpack the O bey ™ 6 an d check that all the parts ar e in the package, and are in good

Claims

If the box, or an y of the c ont ents, appe ar damaged from shipping, save all the packa ging and fil e a

Conventions

Convention
Meaning
1—512
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options
<Enter>

Symbols

Convention
Meaning

Disclaimer

The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without
EFORE YOU BEGIN
Included
Instructions
• External Power Supply
condition.
claim with th e carrier immediat ely. Failur e to report damag e to the carrier imm ediatel y, or failure to save all the p a ckagi ng, can invalidate a claim.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery. See Contact Us contact information.
A range of values
Settings
A menu option
A button
Critical information. Ignoring it can cause malfunction, damage the product, or harm the operator.
• Quick Reference Guide
for
Important information. Ignoring it can cause the product to malfunction.
Useful information.
notice. CH AUVET® as sumes no respo nsibilit y or liabi lity for any error s or om issions, a nd reser ves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time. The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from
© Copyright 20 14 CHA UVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically publ i shed by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author Date Editor Date
L. Henry 4/10/14 A. Leon 4/10/14
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 3 of 22
1. Before You Begin | Product at a Glance
Product at a
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Master/Slave
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Safety Notes

These notes include important information about the mounting, use, and maintenance of this
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit.
• The product is for indoor use only! It is r at ed at IP 20.
within the ran ge s tat ed on t he
• Keep this User Manual for future reference. If the product is sold, be sure to give this manual to
Glance
Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Activated DMX
product. Read these notes before using the product.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always disconnect the product from the pow er sour ce before cl eaning it .
• Never disconnect the product fr om the powe r sour ce by pulling or tugging on the cord.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
• Do not expose the prod uct to rai n or moistu re.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source used for the product is
label or on rear pa nel o f t he pr odu ct.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer or a rheostat.
• Always install th e produ ct in a lo c ati on with adequate ventilation, and leav e at le a st 20 in
(50 cm) between the product and adjacent surfaces.
• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
• Do not operate the product in an ambient temperature higher than 104 °F (40 °C)
• In the event o f a ser iou s op era tin g p r oble m, sto p u sing t he p rodu c t i mmedi at ely .
• Never try to repair the product. Re pai rs ca rried o ut by un trai ned pe opl e ca n l ead to damag e o r
malfunction.
• If repairs are requi red, contac t the nea rest auth oriz ed techni cal assi stance c enter. See Contact Us for contact information.
Auto Program Auto-Ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable
the next owner.
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2. Introduction | Features
2. I

Features

• Controls up to 6 fixtures individually with up to 6 channels per fixture.
Product
The Obey™ 6 ( the bo ard) is a com pac t D MX c on trol ler designed to control LED wash or spot lights
in
Programming
The Obey™ 6 uses DMX addressing and values to c ontrol lights. See DMX Addressing of Lights
The Obey™ 6 works with any light that has 6 channels (or less) of DMX, and it operate s with
Lighting looks ar e creat ed by combining dif ferent m odes an d colors across groups of, or individ ual,
exist only during the current
NTRODUCTION
• Controls the lights in 6 different groups for a variety of looks.
• Includes 18 chases.
• Includes 24 built-in colors.
• Includes manual color mixing.
• Includes auto color changes and color fades with adjustable speeds and sound activation.
• Includes master dimmer control and strobing.
Description
Concepts
on the fly. It controls up to 6 fixtures individually with up to 6 channels per fixture. The preset c olor buttons allow for quick color changes and can be used in combination with the individual color faders. Th e Auto, Color Fade, and Chases modes crea te dif fer ent color ef fects that can be s et to a specific speed with the <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> f aders, or set to respond to sound Sound mode. T he C olor M ac ro m ode tur ns a f ader int o a c o lor sel ect ion to ol. All m o des an d an y or all lights can be strobed.
and DMX Addressing Chart for more information.
the idea that the channel assignments are 1–6, R-G-B-A-W-UV.
lights. The different modes are:
• Preset mode with 18 preset color s on latch button s. See Preset Mo de
• Manual mode with 6 faders for color mixing and 6 momentary buttons for color bumps. See
Manual Mode.
• Chases mode with 18 preset chases. See Chase Mode.
• Color Fade and A ut o mode s, w hi ch a re sele cted by pressing a single button and can be sound
activated or configured with the speed and time faders. See Color Fade Mode or Auto Mode
• Color Macro mode, which makes one of the faders roll through a series of colors. See Color
Macro Mode.
.
.
The Obey™ 6 does not have program memory. All looks session. Looks cannot be saved or recalled.
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 5 of 22
2. Introduction | Front Panel Overview
Front Panel
The board is lai d out with the fixtur e buttons o n the top left, the color preset an d chase buttons on
, and the sound and
Front Panel
FIXTURES Buttons
And Indicator LEDs
Color Fade And
Indicator LED
Color Macro And
Indicator LED
Auto And
Indicator LED
Chases And
Indicator LED
Quick Color
Buttons And Faders
Sound And
Indicator LED
Sensitivity
Knob
Manual RGBAWUV
And Indicator LED
Speed
Time
Fade Time
Master
Dimmer
Strobe
Speed
White
Dimmer
Strobe And
Indicator LED
UV
Fader
Blackout And Indicator LED
Preset And
Indicator LED
Preset COLORS and CHASES for
RGB, RGBAW, RGBAW+UV lights
Preset COLORS and CHASES for
RGBAW, RGBAW+UV lights
Preset COLORS and CHASES for
RGBAW+UV lights
Overview
strobe buttons to the far right. The diagram below shows the front panel and identifies each button and fader.
the bottom left, the fad ers to the right—with color bump buttons a bove them
See Back Panel View
for information about the back panel and its ports.
View
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2. Introduction | Front Panel View

Control Descriptions

Item
Description
<FIXTURES 1>–
These buttons are inclusive.
lights
the selected
in order to
s
ights
<FIXTURE 1>
<FIXTURE 2>.
each of which
the color light
when the selected lights are
to the right increases sensitivity.
<COLOR/CHASE>
Buttons that select a color in Preset mode or select a chase in Chase mode.
when the selected lights are
, each of which
the selected lights are
to
<Master Dimmer>
Buttons that select lights and the LEDs that indicate when lights are selected.
<FIXTURES 6>
<Color Fade>
<Color Macro>
<Auto>
<Chases>
Quick Color Buttons
Quick Color Faders
<Sound>
Sensitivity Knob
Pressing one, then another, selects both lights. Pressing the button a second time deselects the light. Button that puts the selected lights into Color Fade mode and the LED that indicates when the selected
are in Color Fade mode. Button that puts the selected lights into Colo r Macro mode and the LED that indicates when
lights are in Color Macro mode. This mode requires movement of the <Speed Time> fader change colors.
Button that puts the selected lights into Auto Color mode and the LED that indicates when the selected light are in Auto mode. This mode creates color changes across different fixture buttons. For example, l selected by
Button that puts the selected lights into Chase Mode and the LED that indicates when the selected lights are in Chase mode. This button is used in combination with the <COLORS/CHASES> buttons, selects a specific chase.
Buttons that instantly turn on a color in Manual mode. These are momentary buttons where remains on only while the buttons are pr essed.
Faders that adjust color mixing in Manual mode. Button that puts the selected lights into Sound mode and the LED that indicates
in Sound mode. Sound mode works only with Color Fade, Auto, and Chase modes. Knob that controls the board’s responsiveness to sound. Turning this button
Turning it to the left decreases sensitivity.
will show different colors than lights selected by
<Preset>
<Manual RGBAWUV>
<Speed Time>
or
<Red>
<FadeTime>
or
<Green>
or
<Blue>
<Strobe Speed>
or
<Amber>
<White Dimmer>
or <White>
Button that puts the selected lights into Preset mode and the LED that indicates in Preset mode. This button is used in combination with the <COLORS/CHASES> buttons selects a specific color.
Button that puts the selected lights into Preset mode and the LED that indicates when in Manual mode. This button is used in combination with the Quick Color Buttons and Quick Color Faders color mix the selected lights.
Fader that controls:
• the speed of fades in Color Fade mode
• the speed of chases in Chase mode
• the speed of changes in Auto mode
• the color in Color Macro mode
• the amount of red in Manual mode
Fader that controls:
• the transition time between color changes in Color Fade, Chase, Auto, Color Macro, and Preset modes
• the fade up and fade down time of <Master Dimmer> in all modes except Manual mode
• the amount of green in Manual mode
Fader that controls:
• the brightness in Color Fade, Chase, Auto, Color Macro, and Preset modes
• the amount of blue in Manual mode
Fader that controls:
• the strobe speed in Color Fade, Chase, Auto, Color Macro, and Preset mode
• the amount of amber and the strobe function in Manual mode—see M anual M ode for more information
This fader is used in combination with the <Strobe> button. See Strobe Function for more information. Fader that controls:
• the addition of white in all modes
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 7 of 22
2. Introduction | Back Panel View

Control Descriptions

Item
Description
Fader that controls:
<Blackout>

Back Panel View

Back Panel Ports

Power On/Off
DC Power In
External PSU port that connects to the power source
Power On/Off
DMX Control Out
DC Power In
<UV Dimmer>
or <UV>
<Strobe>
• the addition of UV in all modes
Button that:
• stops strobing in all modes other than Manual mode
• activates, pauses, and deactivates the strobe function when in Manual mode
The LED indicates when strobing is activated. This button is used in combination with <Strobe Speed>. See Strobe Function
Button that interrupts all DMX output from the board with an LED to indicate when the Blackout is active.
for more information.
Port/Item Function
Power on/off toggle switch
DMX Control Out
3-pin DMX port – for connecting to the lights
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3. Setup | AC Power
3. S

AC Power

The Obey™ 6 has an auto-ranging external power s upply, that can work w ith an input voltage range
as
• Always connect the board to a grounded circuit.

Mounting

The Obey™ 6 h as openings on eith er side for rack m ounting into a 15” r ack and openings in the
Mounting
14.8 in (377 mm)
3.1 in
ETUP
of 100 to 240 VA C, 50/ 60 Hz. It runs on 9 VDC, 500 mA. Before turning on the power, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages
listed on the label affixed to the product or as described in Technical Specifications. The listed rating indicates the average current draw under no rmal condi tion s.
• Never connect the board to a rheostat or dimmer circuit.
back for mounting onto a vertical surface. It can also be placed ho riz ont ally on a fla t sur fa ce .
12.9 in (327 mm)
Dimensions
(80 mm)
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 9 of 22
3. Setup | Setting Up The Board
Setting Up The
The Obey™ 6 should be set up where the op erator can see the lights th ey are progr amming. The

DMX Cabling

DMX cablin g is r eq uir ed t o s end DMX signals from the board to th e ligh ts. To DMX c abl e th e lights,
n of the next
DMX Cabling
DMX
Of
The Obe y™ 6 uses specific DMX address es, so the l ights must b e set to the corre ct DMX starting
channel LED lights that have the following DMX channel
but the fader color
to one of the
DMX
In
DMX
Out
DMX
In
DMX
Out
DMX
In
DMX
Out
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
Other
Board
Diagram
board m ust b e c onn ect ed t o the lig hts wit h DMX c abl es and the light s m ust be a ddr e ssed c or rec tl y. The sections below describe DMX cabling and DMX addressing.
do the following:
1. Connect a DMX cable from DMX Out of the board to DMX In of the first product in the rig.
2. Connect another D MX cable f rom DMX Out of the first product in the rig to DMX I product.
3. Continue repeating steps 1 and 2 until all the products are connected.
Lights
Addressing
address for the board to contr ol t he m.
Lights
The Obey™ 6 is designed to control 6­assignments.
• Channel 1 – Red
• Channel 2 – Green
• Channel 3 – Blue
• Channel 4 – Amber
• Channel 5 – White
• Channel 6 – UV
Lights with different DMX channel assignments will work with the Obey™ 6, labels might not match, and the preset col ors and color change modes will look slightly different. For example:
More than one l ight can be set to the sam e DMX starting address, but those light s should be the same type of l ight. See the ligh t’s User Manual for inform ation on how to address it DMX starting addresses listed in the DMX Addressing Chart.
• If a ligh t has a DMX channel as sign ment o f 6 – Red, the UV fader will bring up the red color of the light.
• If a ligh t has only red, green, blue, and UV, the preset colors and color change mode s will show the effects of mixing only red, green , blue, and UV.
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3. Setup | Faders
DMX Addressing
The following chart shows the Obey™ 6 DMX starting addresses and ranges, and the
Starting Address
Range
Fixture Button
<FIXTURES 3>
<FIXTURES 4>
After the products are addressed, the board controls them with the <FIXTRURES> buttons.

Faders

The Obey™ 6 has 6 faders, one for each color in Manual mod e.
Manual mode is
Quick Color Button
In Manual Mode
Fader Color
In Manual Mode
Fader Function In Other Modes
Top Of Fader
Bottom Of Fader
Chart
corresponding fi xture but tons.
1 1–6
7 7-12 13 13-18 19 19-24 25 25-30 31 31-36
<FIXTURES 1> <FIXTURES 2>
<FIXTURES 5> <FIXTURES 6>
For example:
• Lights address ed at 1 are selected with <FIXTURES 1>.
• Lights addressed at 19 are selected with <FIXTURES 4>.
Some of the faders are used for other functions in other modes. The Quick C olor Butt on is a t the top of the f ader . The c ol or controlled b y the fader
listed at the top of the fader (under the button), and the function t he fad er c ontr ols in ot her m odes is listed at the bottom of the fader.
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 11 of 22
4. Operation | Selecting Lights
4. O
Selecting
Lights are selected by pressing one or more <FIXTURES> buttons. Pressing <FIXTURES 1>
The <FIXTURES> buttons are inclusive, so that more than one light can be selected at a time.
Color Fade
Color Fade mode rotates through colors in the following order: Red, Yellow, Green , UV , B lu e, Violet,
and the speed of the
• If the lights are behaving oddly, check that <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> are half way
PERATION
Lights
selects an y and all lights in the DMX ch ain that are a ddressed at 1. Pressing <FIXTURES 1> and <FIXTURES 2> selects any and all lights in the DMX chain that are addressed at 1 or 7.
See DMX Addressing of Lights and DMX Addressing Chart for more information.
Even though multiple lights can be selected by pressing one button , this manual refers to each button as a single light.
Pressing one button and then another will select both lights. To unselect a light press the light’s button a second time and the LED will turn off.
To select two lights, do the follow ing :
1. Press a <FIXTURES> button. Its LED turns on.
2. Press a different <FIXTURES> button. Its LED turns on. Both lights are selected. To select one light and then select anot he r, do the following:
1. Press a <FIXTURES> button. Its LED turns on.
2. Press another <FIXTURES> button. Its LED turns on.
3. Press the <FIXTURES> but ton fro m step1 again . Its LED turns off. Only the light from step 2 is selected.
If the LED is on, the light is selected.
Mode
Amber, and White. <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> adjust the timing of the color fade. <Master Dim mer> adjusts the intensi ty of the color fade, and <Strobe Speed> s trobes the col or
fade. To go into Color Fade mode, do the following :
1. Select lights by pressing <FIXTURES> buttons. The LEDs of the selected lights turn on.
2. Press <Color Fade>. The Col or Fade LED turns on.
3. Use <Master Dimmer> to set the brightness level.
4. Use <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> to set the speed of the fade changes between colors.
5. Use < Strobe Speed> to strobe the color fade. See Strobe Function for more information.
To exit Color Fade mode, press any other mode button.
up. Check that <Master Dimmer> is all the way up.
• See Tips and Tr ic ks for more information.
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4. Operation | Color Macro Mode
Color Macro
Color Macr o mode turns th e <Speed Time> fader int o a fader that moves throu g h a s eries of colors
• If the lights are behaving oddly, check t hat <Spe e d Tim e> and <Fade Time> are half way

Auto Mode

Auto mode runs through random color changes, the speed, fade time, and intens it y of whic h can be
• If the lights are behaving oddly, check t hat <Spe e d Tim e> and <Fade Time> are half way
White
To go into Color Macro mode, do th e follow ing:
Mode
as it moves from bottom to top. See the diagram below.
Violet
Blue
UV
Green
Amber
Red
No Light
up. And check that <Master Dimmer> is all the way up.
• See Tips and Tr ic ks for more information.
adjusted. I n Auto m ode t he ligh ts sh ow diff eren t color s at differ ent tim es, c reati ng a ran dom colorf ul effect.
To go into Auto mode, do the following:
1. Select lights by pressing <FIXTURES> buttons. The LEDs of the selected lights turn on.
2. Press <Color Macro>. The Color Macro LED turns on.
3. Use <Master Dimmer> to set the brightness.
4. Use <Spe e d Ti me> t o move throug h the colo rs.
5. Use <Strobe Speed> to strobe t he co lor m acro. See Strobe Function for more information.
To exit Color Macro mode, press any other mode button.
1. Select lights by pressing <FIXTURES> buttons. The LEDs of the selected lights turn on.
2. Press <Auto>. The Auto LED turns on.
3. Use <Master Dimmer> to set the brightness.
4. Use <Spe e d Ti me> t o set the speed of the color changes.
5. Use <Fa de Ti me> to set the length of the fade from one color to another.
6. Use <St r o be Speed> to strobe the Auto mode. See Strobe Function To exit Auto mode, press any other mode button.
up. And check that <Master Dimmer> is all the way up.
• See Tips and Tr ic ks for more information.
for more information.
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 13 of 22
4. Operation | Chase Mode

Chase Mode

Chase mode uses the <COLORS/CHASES> buttons to select specific color change sequences
• If the lights are behaving oddly, check t hat <Spe e d Tim e> and <Fade Time> are half way

Chase Map

The table below li st s each bu tton and t he colo r chas e i t selects.
Magenta
Blue – Red
Bamber
Pink – Yellow
Lime
Green – White
Warm White
Blue – Yellow
UV Blue
White – Pink
(chases). T he speed, fa de time, and intensit y of each chase c an be adjus ted. See Chase Map for specific information about the colors in each chase.
To go into Chases mode, do the following:
1. Select lights by pressing <FIXTURES> buttons. The LEDs of the selected lights turn on.
2. Press <Chases>. The Chases LED turns on.
3. Use <Master Dimmer> to set the brightness.
4. Use <Spe e d Ti me> to set the speed of the chase.
5. Use <Fa de Ti me> to set the length of the fade from one color to another in the chase.
6. Use <St r o be Speed> to strobe the chase. See Strobe Function
for more information.
To exit Chase mode, press any other mode button.
up. And check that <Master Dimmer> is all the way up.
• See Tips and Tr ic ks for more information.
Button Chase
Orange Red–Green
Yellow Blue – Green
Cyan Red – Cyan
Purple Green – Pink
Full On White Blue – yellow
Peach Pink – Cyan
Sunflower Red – Yellow
Salmon Green – Yellow
Sea Foam Blue – Cyan
Light Blue Blue – Amber UV Green Blue – White
UV Red Red – White
UV White Rainbow
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4. Operation | Preset Mode

Preset Mode

Preset mode uses the <COLORS/CHASES> buttons to select a s pecific color, as labeled on th e
• If the lights are behaving oddly, check that <Fade Tim e> is half way up. Also, check that

Manual Mode

Manual mod e tur ns t he f ade rs and t he b utt ons abo ve t hem int o in di vidu al color contr ols . The faders
position the faders
board. To use Preset mode, do the follow in g:
1. Select lights by pressing <FIXTURES> buttons. The LEDs of the selected lights turn on.
2. Press <Preset>. The Preset LED turns on.
3. Press a <COLOR/CHASES> button.
4. Use <Master Dimmer> to set the brightness.
5. Use <Fa de Ti me> to set the timing of the Master Dimmer function.
6. Use <St r o be Speed> to strobe the color. See Strobe Funct ion To exit Preset mode, press any other mode button.
<Master Dimmer> is all the way up.
• See Tips and Tr ic ks for more information.
mix colors, and the buttons instantly turn on colors to full, but only for the time the button is pressed. In Manual mode, intensit y is controlled by the c olo r mix ing. F or low er intensities,
towards the bottom. For higher intensities, position the faders towards the top.
for more information.
To use Manual mode, do the follow ing:
1. Select lights by pressing the <FIXTURES> buttons. The LEDs of the selected lights will turn on.
2. Press <Manual RGBAWUV>. The Manual RGBAWUV LED turns on
3. Use the faders to mix a color.
4. Use the buttons to momentarily turn on a color to full. To exit Manual mode, press any other mode button.
Obey™ 6 User Manual Rev. 1 Page 15 of 22
4. Operation | Preset Mode
Strobe Function
Activatin g the strobe funct ion in Manual m ode suspends color mixing. O nce the Strobe function is
. The color changes while the
In Manual Mode
activated, strobing can be adjuste d with <Strobe Speed>. Then, the Str obe f unct ion c an be ex ite d, while the strobing continue s, so tha t all the fad ers can r eturn to con trolli ng colo rs.
Strobing can also b e stopp ed an d r e star ted w ith ou t changi ng colors. To activat e t he St robe functi on i n M a nu a l mode, exit it to change co lor s, and then r et urn to it, do the
following:
1. Set a color wi th the fader s.
2. Press <Strobe> once. The Strobe LED turns on.
3. Use <St r o be Speed> to set the strobe speed. The Strobe LED flashes.
4. Press <Strobe> once. Nothing changes. The strobing continues.
5. Set another color with the faders or press a Quick Color button lights strobe.
6. Press <Strobe> once. Nothing changes. The strobing in the new color continues.
7. Use <St r o be Speed> to change the strobe speed .
To stop the strobing and restart it, do the follow ing:
1. Go into Manual mode with the strobe active
2. Press <Strobe> twice. The Strobe LE D stops fl ashing and the str obing stop s.
3. Move <Strobe Time>. The Strobe LED starts flashing and the strobing starts.
Strobing can be de a ctiv ate d in two di ffe r en t way s: Either:
1. Bring <Strobe Speed> all the way dow n.
2. Press <Strobe>. The Strobe LED turns off.
Or:
1. Press <Strobe> twice. The Strobe LE D stops fla shing .
2. Press <Strobe>. The Strobe LED turns off.
To exit Manual mode, press any other mode button.
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4. Operation | Strobe Function
Strobe
Strobing is available in al l modes by moving the <Strobe Speed> fader, except Ma nual mode. In

Sound Mode

Sound mode makes Color Fade, Auto, and Chase modes respond to sound. Sound mode overrides
is deselected and
Color Macro, Preset, or Manual mode. So certain lights can
Function
Manual mode the <Strobe Speed> fader controls the amber color, and must be reassigned to control strobing. See
In all other modes the strobing is started, and the strobe speed is set, by moving the <Strobe Speed> fader. The Strobe LED will flash to indicate that the strobe function is active.
Strobing is stopped by press i ng the <Strobe> button twice or bringing the <Strobe Speed> fader all the way down. S trobing is restarted by moving the <Strobe Speed> fader again.
To start strobing, stop it, and start it again, (in any mode exce pt Ma nual mode ) do the follow ing:
1. Go into Col o r Fa de, Col o r Ma cr o, Aut o, C ha se, or P res et mod e.
2. Move < S t r o be Speed>. The Strobe LED turns on and strobing starts.
3. Press <Strobe> twice or bring <Strobe Speed> all the way down. The Strobe LED turns off and the strobing stops.
4. Move < S t r o be Speed>. The Strobe LED turns on and strobing starts.
To stop strobing, do the following : Either:
• Move <St ro b e S p ee d> all the way down.
Or:
1. Press <Strobe> twice.
2. Move < S t r o be Speed> all the way dow n.
Strobe Functio n In Man ual Mode for instructions on strobing in Manual mode
the <Speed Time> fader, but n ot the < Fa de Ti me> fader. Sound mode remains on when switching the selected lights—currently responding to sound—
between Col or Fade, Auto, and C hase modes. Sound mode turns of f when switching those lights into Color Mac ro, Preset, o r Manual m ode and it will no t be on when th e lights are ret urned to the Color Fade, Auto, or Chase modes.
Sound mode does remain on when the light currently responding to sound different l i g hts are selected and put into remain responding to sound, while others are put into a different mode.
To activate the Sound mode, do the following:
1. Go into Col o r Fa de, Col o r Ma cr o, Aut o, C ha se, or P res et mod e.
2. Press <Sound>. The Sound LED turns on and the light s respond to sound.
To deactivate the Sound mode, do the following:
1. Press <Sound>. The Sound LED turns off and the ligh ts stop re sponding to sound.
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4. Operation | Blackout

Blackout

Blackout stops all signals from the board to the lights. It is useful for quickly, and temporarily,
LED turns on when

Tips and Tricks

The tips and tricks lis ted bel ow a re a goo d resou r ce for when the board or lights are not behaving as

Tips

The state of the faders affects the transitions from mode to mode.
the lights wi ll res pon d v ery q uickly to the
• Strobing remai ns ac t i ve across all modes.
stopping all lighting. Black out does n ot affect the setti ngs in the board. W hen black out is canc elled the lights begin again.
Blackout is activated at any time by pressing <Blackout>. The Blackout blackout is active.
Blackout is c ance lled by pr essing <Blackout> again. The Blackout LE D is off when black out is n ot active.
expected.
• If the <Speed Time> and <Fade Ti me> faders are all the way down, the lights will respond very slowly to the <Master Dimmer>. They will move very slowly through chases and fades. And, in Auto mode, the lights can seem as though they are not responding at all. Try moving the <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> faders up to halfway.
• If <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> are all the way up, <Master Dimmer>. They will move very quickly through chases and fades. And, in Auto mode,
the lights can seem a s t hou gh t hey a re not re spon ding a t al l. Try mov ing t he < S peed Time> and <Fade Time> faders down to hal fway .
• Sometimes, when switching from Manual mode into another mode, the <Master Dimmer> needs to be reset by bringing it up and then back down again.
• When the board is first turned on it defaults to full intensity, so the first time a mode is activated the selected lights will come on at full. Move the <Master Dimmer> fader up and down again to gain control of the lights.
The Strobe function works the same in all modes, except Manual mode. In Manual mode the Strobe function can be exit ed and entered as of ten as nec essar y, so the colors can be chan ged whil e the lights are s trobi ng. Se e S trob e Functi on In Manual Mode
Each mode holds its configuration, so, for example, if a light is set to:
• Lime in Preset mode, and
• Purple chase in Chases mode , and
• Amber in Manual mode,
the light can be switched between modes and it will be:
• Lime colored in Pre set mode
• Going through a purple chase in Chases mode, and
• Amber in Manual mode.
• Sound mode remains active only when switching selected lights between modes that
use sound—Auto, C ol or Fade, and Cha se s . See Sound Mode
for more information.
.
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4. Operation | Tips and Tricks

Tricks

If the Strobe LED does not go off when the board is in Manual mode, try the fol low ing:
all the way down. The LED will stop flashing
If the Strobe LED is flashing
1. Press <Strobe> twice or bring <Strobe Speed> and remain on.
2. Press <Strobe> once. The Strobe LED will turn off.
If the Strobe LED is on continuously
1. Press it once and the LED will turn off.
If the lights seem unresponsive when going into Color Fade, Auto, or Chase mode, try the following:
1. Move <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> to halfway up.
2. Move <Master Dimmer> up and down, and u p a gain t o ful l.
If more than one light is selected, and one of them does not respond to the <Master Dimmer> fader, do the followi ng:
1. Select only the non-responsive light.
2. Put it in Manual mode
3. If the Strobe LED is on, press <Strobe> to turn the Strobe LED off.
If any of the colors in Preset mode looks less saturated than they shoul d be, press the <White> and the <UV> Quick Color butto ns until the desired saturation is achieved.
If any of th e colors in Pres et mode look s more satur ated than the y should be, m ove the <White> and <UV> faders up and down until the desired saturation is achieved.
If the lights seem unresponsive in Manual mode, move each fader up and down once. If the ligh ts go dar k when s witc hing bet ween m odes, c heck th e <Fade Time> fader and bri ng it up
all the way.
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5. Technical Information

5. T

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
Dimensions and
Length
Width
Height
Weight
15.5 in (393 mm)
5.5 in (140 mm)
1.9 in (47 mm)
3.8 lb (1.8 kg)
Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.
Power
Input Voltage
Range
Voltage Selection
External Power Supply
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Auto-ranging
Thermal
Control
Connectors
Connector Type
DMX Channels
3-pin XLR
pin 3 – (+)
Ordering
Product Name
Item Code
UPC Code
Obey™ 6
09080759
781462211073
Warranty
2-year limited warranty
ECHNICAL INFORMATION
be cleaned at l east twice a month . Dust build-up reduces ligh t output perform ance and can ca use overheati ng. This c an lead t o reduced lamp lif e and inc reased m echanic al wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.
1. Unplug p roduct fro m power.
2. Wait for the product to reach room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents.
4. Clean all lenses with a mild solution of glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a soft lint-free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
5. Apply s olu tion t o the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
6. Gently polish optical surfaces until th ey are fr ee of h aze and lint.
Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.

Technical Specifications

Weight
Maximum External Temp. Cooling System
104 °F (40 °C) Convection
pin 1 – ground
pin 2 – (-)
Sockets 36 Total
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will refuse any product returned
Before sen ding th e product , clearl y write the follo wing inform ation on a piec e of paper and place i t
CHAUVET® reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned
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• In the UK or I r elan d, con ta ct C HAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see be low ).
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• In any other country , DO NOT conta ct CHAUVET®. Co ntact you r distri buto r. See
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record and follow their instructions on how to retu rn CH AUVET ® p roduct s to t hem . V isit ou r website for contact details.
Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.
You must send the merchandise pr accessories. CHAUVET® will not is sue call tag s.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® without an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box.
inside the box:
for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland.
• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• RMA number
• A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double -boxing are recommended.
product(s).
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