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Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A.

(800) 762-1084

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FAX (954) 929-5560

www.chauvetlighting.com

User Manual

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Use on Dimmer

Outdoor Use

Sound Activated

DMX

Master/Slave

Autoswitching

Power Supply

Replaceable Fuse

User Serviceable

Duty Cycle

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Summary of Contents for Obey 3

Page 1: ...33020 U S A 800 762 1084 954 929 1115 FAX 954 929 5560 www chauvetlighting com User Manual Snapshot Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Autoswitching Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User Serviceable Duty Cycle ...

Page 2: ... 8 OPERATING MODES 8 Preset Operation 8 Chases Operation 8 Macro Operation 8 OPERATING FUNCTIONS 9 Strobe 9 Blackout 9 Manual RGB 9 Sound 9 5 APPENDIX 10 DMX PRIMER 10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10 FIXTURE LINKING 11 Data Cabling 11 DMX Data Cable 11 Cable Connectors 11 3 Pin to 5 Pin Conversion Chart 12 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 12 SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS 13 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 13 CONTA...

Page 3: ...gular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode current status MENU Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ON A value to be entered or selected Icons This man...

Page 4: ... unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Rep...

Page 5: ...annel 2 green Channel 3 blue Playback options include automated sound activated or manual RGB Playback modes Preset 9 built in colors Chase triggers automated programs Macro scrolls through the color spectrum Variable fade times for all playback modes Variable strobing on the fly Fader for master dimmer Adjustable blackout allows fixtures to fade out Adjustable audio sensitivity ...

Page 6: ... Manual RGB Button Strobe Button Preset Button Sound Button Fade Speed Strobe Green Fader Chases Button 12 VDC Input Sound Sensitivity Adjustment Knob Blackout Button Macro Button DMX Out Master Dimmer Blue Fader Chases Macro Red Fader Power On Off Switch ...

Page 7: ...used only as a 0 to 100 switch 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 indicates its average current draw under normal conditions Mounting Orientation The Obey 3may be mounted in any safe position provided there is adequate room for ventilatio...

Page 8: ...desired level to set the Fade Time 3 Adjust the Master Dimmer Blue Fader to the desired level 4 Using the Chases Macro Red Fader select one of the color combinations 5 The Fade time and dimming may now be readjusted There are several preset color combinations that may be discovered by moving the Chases Macro Red Fader through the full range of movement Please be sure that the Strobe Blackout and M...

Page 9: ... Green fader when disabling the blackout The blackout function will not work when the controller is in manual RGB mode Manual RGB This controller has the ability to manually choose a custom color combination by simply using the Red Green and Blue faders However Manual RGB must first be pressed Please see the instructions below for this operation 1 Press Manual RGB until the appropriate LED indicat...

Page 10: ...le with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency As a general rule fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month Dust build up...

Page 11: ...le please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference DMX Data Cable Use a Belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances The cable must have the following characteristics Type shielded 2 conductor twisted pai...

Page 12: ...CHART Conductor 3 Pin Female Output 5 Pin Male Input Ground Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connecto...

Page 13: ...trical wiring internal and or external Device does not power up No power Check for power on Mains Loose power cord Check power cord Fixture is not responding to DMX Wrong DMX addressing Check Control Panel and unit addressing Damaged DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty...

Page 14: ...name 2 Your address 3 Your phone number 4 The RMA 5 A brief description of the symptoms Claims Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is the customer s responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping Any other claim for ite...

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