Chauvet DJ Obey 4 D-Fi 2.4 User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................4
What Is Included .....................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking Instructions............................................................................................................................4
Claims.....................................................................................................................................................4
Conventions............................................................................................................................................4
Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................4
Product at a Glance ................................................................................................................................5
Safety Notes............................................................................................................................................5
2. Introduction.............................................................................................................................6
Features..................................................................................................................................................6
Product Description.................................................................................................................................6
Wireless D-Fi™ Concepts.......................................................................................................................6
Programming Concepts..........................................................................................................................7
Front Panel Overview..............................................................................................................................8
Front Panel View.....................................................................................................................................8
Control Descriptions ............................................................................................................................9
Back Panel View...................................................................................................................................10
Back Panel Ports...............................................................................................................................10
3. Setup......................................................................................................................................11
AC Power..............................................................................................................................................11
Mounting ...............................................................................................................................................11
Mounting Dimensions........................................................................................................................11
Setting Up The Board............................................................................................................................11
D-Fi™ Configuration .............................................................................................................................12
DIP Switches .....................................................................................................................................13
DIP Switch Table............................................................................................................................13
Manual Channel Selection.................................................................................................................14
Auto-Sync Channel Selection............................................................................................................14
D-Fi™ Signal Indicator.......................................................................................................................15
D-Fi™ Communication......................................................................................................................15
D-Fi™ Communication Diagram....................................................................................................15
DMX Cabling.........................................................................................................................................15
DMX Cabling Diagram.......................................................................................................................16
DMX Addressing Of Lights....................................................................................................................16
DMX Addressing Chart......................................................................................................................16
Faders...................................................................................................................................................17
4. Operation...............................................................................................................................18
Selecting Lights.....................................................................................................................................18
Color Fade Mode ..................................................................................................................................18
Color Macro Mode.................................................................................................................................19
Auto Mode.............................................................................................................................................19
Chase Mode..........................................................................................................................................19
Preset Mode..........................................................................................................................................20
Manual Mode ........................................................................................................................................21
Strobe Function In Manual Mode ......................................................................................................21
Strobe Function.....................................................................................................................................22
Sound Mode..........................................................................................................................................22
Sound Sensitivity Knob......................................................................................................................22

What Is Included
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Blackout.................................................................................................................................................23
Tips and Tricks......................................................................................................................................23
5. Technical Information..........................................................................................................25
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................25
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................25
Returns ......................................................................................................................................26
Contact Us.................................................................................................................................27

1. Before You Begin | What Is Included
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1.
B
EFORE
Y
OU
B
EGIN
What Is
Included
•Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4
•External Power Supply
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 and check that all the parts are in the package, and are in
good condition.
Claims
If the box, or any of the contents, appear damaged from shipping, save all the packaging and file a
claim with the carrier immediately. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately, or failure to
save all the packaging, 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 for
contact information.
CHAUVET® recommends resetting the Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 prior to initial use
. For more
information see Resetting The Board.
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1—512 A range of values
Settings
A menu option
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options
<Enter> A button
Symbols
Convention
Meaning
Critical information. Ignoring it can cause malfunction, damage the product, or harm
the operator.
Important information. Ignoring it can cause the product to malfunction.
Useful information.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without
notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions, and reserves
the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time. The latest version of this manual can be
downloaded from http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.
© Copyright 2014 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
L. Henry
6/23/14
A. Leon
6/27/14

1. Before You Begin | Product at a Glance
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Product at a
Glance
Use on Dimmer
x
Auto Program
x
Outdoor Use
x
Auto-Ranging Power Supply
P
Sound-Activated
P
Replaceable Fuse
x
DMX
P
User-Serviceable
x
Master/Slave
x
Safety Notes
These notes include important information about the mounting, use, and maintenance of this
product. Read these notes before using the product.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning it.
•Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
•The product is for indoor use only! It is rated at IP20.
•Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure the voltage of the power source used for the product is within the range stated on the
label or on rear panel of the product.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or a rheostat.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, and leave at least 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 of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by untrained people can lead to damage or
malfunction.
•If repairs are required, contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
See Contact Us for contact information.
•Keep this User Manual for future reference. If the product is sold, be sure to give this manual to
the next owner.

2. Introduction | Features
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2.
I
NTRODUCTION
Features
•Uses a built in D-Fi™ transmitter to control lights wirelessly.
•Works with all Di-Fi™ compatible products.
•Controls up to 4 lights individually with up to 4 channels per light.
•Controls the lights in 4 different groups for a variety of looks.
•Includes 12 chases with adjustable speeds and sound activation.
•Includes 12 preset colors.
•Includes manual color mixing.
•Includes auto color changes and color fades with adjustable speeds and sound activation.
•Includes master dimmer control and strobing.
Product
Description
The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 (the board) is a compact, DMX controller with a built-in wireless D-Fi™
transmitter for controlling LED wash or spot lights on the fly without using cables. The board controls
up to 4 lights individually with up to 4 channels per light. The preset color buttons create quick color
changes and work in conjunction with the <Fade Time> and <Master Dimmer> faders. The Auto,
Color Fade, and Chases modes create different transition effects that can be set to a specific speed
with the <Speed Time> and <Fade Time> faders, or set to respond to sound with Sound mode. The
Color Macro mode turns the <Speed Time> fader into a color selection tool. All modes can
be
strobed.
The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 is designed to work with the CHAUVET® Freedom™ Par lights, but can be
used with any four-channel LED light. D-Fi™ compatible lights can be used wirelessly, while
non-D-Fi™ compatible lights must be connected to the board or a D-Fi distribution product
via a
DMX cable. For more information see Wireless D-Fi™ Concepts below.
Wireless D-Fi™
Concepts
The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 uses a wireless frequency to send DMX signals to D-Fi™ compatible
products, eliminating the need for long DMX cables. The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 must be within 300 feet
of the other D-Fi™ lights and where there are no significant obstructions, such as concrete walls or
large solid metal structures. In cases where the lights are more than 300 ft away, or they are not D-
Fi™ compatible, a D-Fi™ distributor, such as the CHAUVET® D-Fi Hub or D-Fi™ Stream 6, can be
connected to the lights via DMX cables. The D-Fi™ distributor receives the DMX signals wirelessly
from the Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 and sends them to the lights via DMX cables.

2. Introduction | Programming Concepts
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Programming
Concepts
The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 uses DMX addressing and values to control lights. See DMX Addressing of
Lights and DMX Addressing Chart for more information.
•The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 works with any light that has 4 channels (or less) of DMX, and it
assumes that the channel assignments are 1–4, R-G-B-A or W.
•The Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4 does not have program memory. All looks exist only during the
current session. Looks cannot be saved or recalled.
Lighting looks are created by combining different modes and colors across groups of, or individual,
lights.
The different modes are:
•Preset mode with 12 preset colors on latch buttons. See Preset Mode.
•Manual mode with 4 faders for color mixing. See Manual Mode.
•Chases mode with 12 preset chases. See Chases Mode.
•Color Fade and Auto modes, which are selected 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 the <Speed Time> fader roll through a series of colors. See
Color Macro Mode.
Even though multiple lights can be selected by pressing one button, this manual refers to
each button as a single light.

2. Introduction | Front Panel Overview
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Front Panel
Overview
The board is laid out in three areas. To the left are the light selection buttons across the top, with the
mode buttons, and the sound controls underneath them. In the middle are the D-Fi™ button
at the
top, the preset color and chase buttons in the middle, and the Preset mode button underneath.
To
the right are the D-Fi™ antenna and the faders, with the Strobe, Manual mode, and Blackout button
to the far right.
The diagram below shows the front panel and identifies each button and fader.
See Back Panel View for information about the back panel and its ports.
Front Panel
View
FIXTURES Buttons
And Indicator LEDs
RGB Fade And
Indicator LED
D-Fi™ Auto
Sync Button
Auto And
Indicator LED
Chases And
Indicator LED
COLORS/CHASES
Buttons
D-Fi™ Antenna
Sensitivity
Knob
Manual RGBA or W
And Indicator LED
Speed Time
or Red Fader
White Dimmer
Fader
Master Dimmer
or Blue Fader
Fade Time
or Green Fader
Strobe And
Indicator LED
Sound And
Indicator LED
Blackout And
Indicator LED
Preset And
Indicator LED
Color Macro And
Indicator LED
D-Fi™
Setup
DIP
Switches
Signal Indicator LED

2. Introduction | Front Panel View
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Control Descriptions
Item
Description
<Auto Sync>
Combination button and indicator light that syncs the board with the D-Fi™ products and flashes to indicate
D-Fi™ status.
D-Fi™ Setup DIP Switches DIP switches that configure D-Fi™ on the Obey™ 4 D-Fi 2.4. See DIP Switches for more information.
<FIXTURES 1>–
<FIXTURES 4>
Buttons that select lights and the LEDs that indicate when lights are selected.
These buttons are inclusive.
Pressing one, then another, selects both lights. Pressing the button a second time deselects the light.
<RGB Fade> Button that puts the selected lights into Color Fade mode and the LED that indicates when the selected
lights
are in RGB Fade mode.
<Auto>
Button that puts the selected lights into Auto Color mode and the LED that indicates when the selected lights
are in Auto mode.
<Chases>
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, each of which
selects a specific chase.
<Color Macro>
Button that puts the selected lights into Color Macro mode and the LED that indicates when the selected
lights are in Color Macro mode. This mode requires movement of the <Speed Time> fader
in order to
change colors.
<COLORS/CHASES>
Buttons that select a color in Preset mode or select a chase in Chase mode.
<Preset>
Button that puts the selected lights into Preset mode and the LED that indicates when the selected lights are
in Preset mode. This button is used in combination with the <COLORS/CHASES> buttons, each
of which
selects a specific color.
Sensitivity Knob
Knob that controls the board’s responsiveness to sound. Turning this button to the right increases sensitivity.
Turning it to the left decreases sensitivity.
<Sound> Button that puts the selected lights into Sound mode and the LED that indicates
when the selected lights are
in Sound mode. Sound mode works only with Color Fade, Auto, and Chase modes.
Antenna Antenna for transmitting D-Fi™ signals. The antenna should be
upright for best signal transmission, but
should be folded into its storage slot when not in use.
<Speed Time>
or
<Red>
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
<FadeTime>
or
<Green>
Fader that controls:
•the transition time between colors 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
<Master Dimmer>
or
<Blue>
Fader that controls:
•the brightness in Color Fade, Chase, Auto, Color Macro, and Preset modes
•the amount of blue in Manual mode
<White Dimmer> Fader that controls:
•the addition of white in all modes
<Strobe>
Button that stops strobing in all modes other than Manual mode, and 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 <Speed Time>. See Strobe Function for more information.
<Manual RGBW> Button that puts the selected lights into Manual
mode and the LED that indicates when the selected lights are
in Manual mode. This button is used in combination with the faders to mix a custom color.
<Blackout> Button that stops all DMX output from the board with an LED to indicate when the Blackout is active.

2. Introduction | Back Panel View
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Back Panel View
Back Panel Ports
Port/Item
Function
Power On/Off
Power on/off toggle switch
DC Power In
External PSU port that connects to the power source
DMX Control Out 3-pin DMX port –for connecting to the lights
Power On/Off
DMX Control Out
DC Power In