Chauvet DJ Obey 40 D-Fi 2.4 User manual

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................11
What Is Included........................................................................................................................................................11
Unpacking Instructions ..............................................................................................................................................11
Claims.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Conventions...............................................................................................................................................................11
Symbols.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Disclaimer..................................................................................................................................................................11
Product at a Glance...................................................................................................................................................12
Safety Notes..............................................................................................................................................................12
2. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................13
Features.....................................................................................................................................................................13
Product Description ...................................................................................................................................................13
Mounting....................................................................................................................................................................13
Mounting Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................13
Wireless D-Fi™ Concepts.........................................................................................................................................14
Programming Concepts.............................................................................................................................................14
Panel Overviews........................................................................................................................................................15
Front Panel View .......................................................................................................................................................15
Front Panel Controls ..............................................................................................................................................16
Control Descriptions...............................................................................................................................................16
Back Panel View........................................................................................................................................................18
Back Panel Ports....................................................................................................................................................18
DMX Polarity ..........................................................................................................................................................18
3. Setup.........................................................................................................................................................19
AC Power...................................................................................................................................................................19
Mounting....................................................................................................................................................................19
Setting Up The Board................................................................................................................................................19
D-Fi™ Configuration..................................................................................................................................................19
Configuration Notes................................................................................................................................................19
DIP Switches..........................................................................................................................................................20
DIP Switch Table ................................................................................................................................................20
Using Manual Channel Selection...........................................................................................................................21
Using Auto-Sync Channel Selection......................................................................................................................21
D-Fi™ Signal Indicator...........................................................................................................................................21
DMX Cabling..............................................................................................................................................................22
DMX Cabling Diagram ...........................................................................................................................................22
D-Fi™ Communication...........................................................................................................................................22
D-Fi™ Diagram ......................................................................................................................................................22
DMX Addressing........................................................................................................................................................23
DMX Addressing Chart ..........................................................................................................................................23
Faders and Pages .....................................................................................................................................................23
Fader DMX Addresses..............................................................................................................................................23
Fader Customizations................................................................................................................................................24
Creating A Fader Assignment................................................................................................................................24
Copying A Fader Assignment ................................................................................................................................25
Creating A Fader Reversal.....................................................................................................................................25
Resetting The Board..................................................................................................................................................25
4. Programming...........................................................................................................................................26
Program Mode...........................................................................................................................................................26

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Entering Program Mode.........................................................................................................................................26
Exiting Program Mode............................................................................................................................................26
I. Programming Lights................................................................................................................................................26
Programming Two Products...................................................................................................................................27
II. Programming Scenes............................................................................................................................................28
Creating A Scene...................................................................................................................................................28
Deleting A Scene....................................................................................................................................................29
Deleting A Bank of Scenes ....................................................................................................................................29
Deleting All Scenes................................................................................................................................................29
III. Programming Chases...........................................................................................................................................30
Creating A Chase From Individual Scenes............................................................................................................30
Creating A Chase From A Bank Of Scenes...........................................................................................................31
Modifying A Chase.................................................................................................................................................31
Adding A Step To A Chase.................................................................................................................................32
Deleting A Step From A Chase...........................................................................................................................33
Deleting A Chase ...................................................................................................................................................33
Deleting All Chases................................................................................................................................................33
5. Playback...................................................................................................................................................34
Playback Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................34
Scene Playback.........................................................................................................................................................34
Manual Scene Playback.........................................................................................................................................34
Auto Scene Playback.............................................................................................................................................35
Auto Scene Playback Using Tap-Sync...............................................................................................................35
Music Scene Playback...........................................................................................................................................35
Chase Playback.........................................................................................................................................................36
Auto Chase Playback.............................................................................................................................................36
Auto Chase Playback Using Tap Sync...............................................................................................................36
Music Chase Playback...........................................................................................................................................36
MIDI Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................37
MIDI Map................................................................................................................................................................37
Fog Control................................................................................................................................................................38
Strobe Control............................................................................................................................................................38
Audio Sensitivity Knob...............................................................................................................................................38
6. Technical Information.............................................................................................................................39
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................39
Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................39
Returns.........................................................................................................................................................40
Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................................41
1. Antes de Empezar...................................................................................................................................42
Qué va Incluido..........................................................................................................................................................42
Instrucciones de Desembalaje ..................................................................................................................................42
Reclamaciones.......................................................................................................................................................42
Convenciones............................................................................................................................................................42
Símbolos....................................................................................................................................................................42
Exención de Responsabilidad...................................................................................................................................42
El Producto de un Vistazo .........................................................................................................................................43
Notas de Seguridad...................................................................................................................................................43
2. Introducción.............................................................................................................................................44
Características...........................................................................................................................................................44
Descripción del Producto...........................................................................................................................................44
Montaje......................................................................................................................................................................44

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Dimensiones de Montaje........................................................................................................................................44
Conceptos Wireless D-Fi™.......................................................................................................................................45
Conceptos de Programación.....................................................................................................................................45
Vistas Generales del Panel .......................................................................................................................................46
Vista del Panel Frontal...............................................................................................................................................46
Controles del Panel Frontal....................................................................................................................................47
Descripciones del Control ......................................................................................................................................47
Vista del Panel Posterior............................................................................................................................................50
Puertos del Panel Posterior....................................................................................................................................50
Polaridad DMX.......................................................................................................................................................50
3. Configuración..........................................................................................................................................51
Corriente Alterna........................................................................................................................................................51
Montaje......................................................................................................................................................................51
Instalación de la Mesa...............................................................................................................................................51
Configuración D-Fi™.................................................................................................................................................51
Notas de Configuración..........................................................................................................................................51
Conmutadores DIP.................................................................................................................................................52
Tabla de Conmutadores DIP ..............................................................................................................................53
Usar la Selección de Canal Manual.......................................................................................................................54
Usar la Selección de Canal de Sincronización Automática...................................................................................54
Indicador de............................................................................................................................................................54
Señal D-Fi™...........................................................................................................................................................54
Cableado DMX ..........................................................................................................................................................55
Diagrama de Cableado DMX.................................................................................................................................55
Comunicación D-Fi™............................................................................................................................................55
Diagrama D-Fi™....................................................................................................................................................55
Asignación de Direcciones DMX...............................................................................................................................56
Tabla de Asignación de Direcciones DMX.............................................................................................................56
Deslizadores y Páginas.............................................................................................................................................56
Direcciones DMX del Deslizador...............................................................................................................................57
Personalización del Deslizador..................................................................................................................................57
Crear una Asignación de Deslizador......................................................................................................................58
Copiar una Asignación del Deslizador...................................................................................................................59
Crear una Inversión de Deslizador.........................................................................................................................59
Reiniciar la Mesa .......................................................................................................................................................59
4. Programación..........................................................................................................................................60
Modo Programa.........................................................................................................................................................60
Entrar en el Modo Programa..................................................................................................................................60
Salir del Modo de Programa ..................................................................................................................................60
I. Programar las Luces...............................................................................................................................................60
Programar dos Productos......................................................................................................................................61
II. Programar Escenas...............................................................................................................................................62
Crear una Escena ..................................................................................................................................................62
Borrar una Escena .................................................................................................................................................63
Borrar un Banco de Escenas.................................................................................................................................63
Borrar Todas las Escenas......................................................................................................................................64
III. Programar Secuencias.........................................................................................................................................64
Crear una Secuencia a Partir de Escenas Individuales.........................................................................................64
Crear una Secuencia a Partir de un Banco de Escenas .......................................................................................65
Modificar una Secuencia........................................................................................................................................65
Añadir un Paso a una Secuencia .......................................................................................................................66

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Borrar un Paso de una Secuencia......................................................................................................................67
Borrar una Secuencia.............................................................................................................................................67
Borrar Todas las Secuencias.................................................................................................................................67
5. Reproducción..........................................................................................................................................68
Modo Reproducción ..................................................................................................................................................68
Reproducción de Escena ..........................................................................................................................................68
Reproducción Manual de Escena..........................................................................................................................68
Reproducción Automática de Escena....................................................................................................................69
Reproducción Automática de Escena Usando Sincronización al Toque...........................................................69
Reproducción de Escena por Música....................................................................................................................69
Reproducción de Secuencia......................................................................................................................................70
Reproducción Automática de Secuencia...............................................................................................................70
Reproducción Automática de Secuencia Usando Sincronización al Toque ......................................................70
Reproducción de Secuencia por Música ...............................................................................................................70
Funcionamiento MIDI.................................................................................................................................................71
Mapa MIDI..............................................................................................................................................................71
Control de Niebla.......................................................................................................................................................72
Control de Estroboscopio ..........................................................................................................................................72
6. Información Técnica...............................................................................................................................73
Mantenimiento...........................................................................................................................................................73
Especificaciones Técnicas.........................................................................................................................................73
Devoluciones...............................................................................................................................................74
Contacto.......................................................................................................................................................75
1. Avant de Commencer.............................................................................................................................76
Contenu .....................................................................................................................................................................76
Instructions de Déballage ..........................................................................................................................................76
Réclamations..........................................................................................................................................................76
Conventions...............................................................................................................................................................76
Symboles...................................................................................................................................................................76
Clause de non Responsabilité...................................................................................................................................76
Bref Descriptif de l'Unité.............................................................................................................................................77
Consignes de Sécurité...............................................................................................................................................77
2. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................78
Caractéristiques.........................................................................................................................................................78
Description de l'Appareil............................................................................................................................................78
Installation..................................................................................................................................................................78
Dimensions de Montage ........................................................................................................................................78
Principe de Fonctionnement Sans Fil D-Fi™............................................................................................................79
Principes de Programmation.....................................................................................................................................79
Vue d'Ensemble des Panneaux ................................................................................................................................80
Vue du Panneau Frontal............................................................................................................................................80
Commandes du Panneau Avant............................................................................................................................81
Description des Commandes.................................................................................................................................81
Vue du Panneau Arrière............................................................................................................................................84
Ports du Panneau Arrière.......................................................................................................................................84
Polarité DMX..........................................................................................................................................................84
3. Configuration...........................................................................................................................................85
Alimentation CA.........................................................................................................................................................85
Installation..................................................................................................................................................................85
Configuration de la Console ......................................................................................................................................85
Configuration D-Fi™..................................................................................................................................................85

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Remarques sur la Configuration ............................................................................................................................85
Interrupteurs DIP....................................................................................................................................................86
Paramétrage des Interrupteurs DIP....................................................................................................................86
Utilisation de la Sélection Manuelle de Canal........................................................................................................87
Utilisation de la Sélection de Canal par Synchronisation Automatique (Auto-Sync).............................................87
Voyant du Signal D-Fi™.........................................................................................................................................87
Câblage DMX ............................................................................................................................................................88
Schéma de Câblage DMX .....................................................................................................................................88
Communication D-Fi™..........................................................................................................................................88
Diagramme D-Fi™.................................................................................................................................................88
Adressage DMX.........................................................................................................................................................89
Tableau d'Adressage DMX....................................................................................................................................89
Potentiomètres et Pages ...........................................................................................................................................89
Adresses DMX des Potentiomètres...........................................................................................................................90
Personnalisations des Potentiomètres......................................................................................................................90
Création d'Une Affectation de Potentiomètre.........................................................................................................91
Copie d'Une Affectation de Potentiomètre.............................................................................................................92
Création d'Une Inversion de Potentiomètre ...........................................................................................................92
Réinitialisation de la Console.....................................................................................................................................92
4. Programmation........................................................................................................................................93
Mode Programmation................................................................................................................................................93
Entrer Dans le Mode Programmation ....................................................................................................................93
Sortir du Mode Programmation..............................................................................................................................93
I. Programmation des Projecteurs.............................................................................................................................93
Programmation de Deux Appareils........................................................................................................................94
II. Programmation des Scènes ..................................................................................................................................95
Créer une Scène ....................................................................................................................................................95
Supprimer une Scène ............................................................................................................................................96
Supprimer une Banque de Scènes........................................................................................................................96
Supprimer Toutes les Scènes................................................................................................................................97
III. Programmation des Chenillards ...........................................................................................................................97
Création d'un Chenillard à Partir des Scènes Individuelles....................................................................................97
Création d'un Chenillard à Partir d'une Banque de Scènes...................................................................................98
Modifier un Chenillard ............................................................................................................................................98
Ajouter un Pas à un Chenillard...........................................................................................................................99
Supprimer un Pas d'un Chenillard....................................................................................................................100
Supprimer un Chenillard.......................................................................................................................................101
Supprimer Tous les Chenillards...........................................................................................................................101
5. Lecture....................................................................................................................................................102
Mode Lecture...........................................................................................................................................................102
Lecture de Scène.....................................................................................................................................................102
Lecture Manuelle de Scène .................................................................................................................................103
Lecture Automatique de Scène............................................................................................................................104
Lecture Automatique de Scène en Utilisant la Fonction Tap-Sync ..................................................................104
Lecture de Scène par la Musique ........................................................................................................................104
Lecture de Chenillards.............................................................................................................................................105
Lecture Automatique de Chenillard......................................................................................................................105
Lecture Automatique de Chenillard avec Utilisation de la Fonction Tap-Sync.................................................105
Lecture de Chenillard avec Musique....................................................................................................................105
Fonctionnement MIDI ..............................................................................................................................................106
Configuration MIDI ...............................................................................................................................................106

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Commande du Brouillard.........................................................................................................................................107
Commande de Stroboscope....................................................................................................................................107
Bouton de Sensibilité Audio.....................................................................................................................................107
6. Informations Techniques.....................................................................................................................108
Entretien...................................................................................................................................................................108
Spécificités Techniques...........................................................................................................................................108
Renvois.......................................................................................................................................................109
Nous Contacter .........................................................................................................................................110
1. Erste Schritte.........................................................................................................................................111
Packungsinhalt ........................................................................................................................................................111
Anweisungen für das Auspacken............................................................................................................................111
Schadensmeldung ...............................................................................................................................................111
Konventionen...........................................................................................................................................................111
Symbole...................................................................................................................................................................111
Haftungsauss-chluss ...............................................................................................................................................111
Produktüber-blick.....................................................................................................................................................112
Sicherheits-hinweise................................................................................................................................................112
2. Einleitung...............................................................................................................................................113
Eigenschaften..........................................................................................................................................................113
Produkt-beschreibung..............................................................................................................................................113
Montage...................................................................................................................................................................113
Montage-abmessungen .......................................................................................................................................113
Konzepte mit drahtlosem.........................................................................................................................................114
D-Fi™.......................................................................................................................................................................114
Programmier-ungskonzepte....................................................................................................................................114
Übersichten der Bedienfelder..................................................................................................................................115
Ansicht des vorderen Bedienfelds...........................................................................................................................115
Steuerungs-möglichkeiten vorderes Bedienfeld ..................................................................................................116
Beschreibungen der Steuerungsfunktionen.........................................................................................................116
Ansicht des rückwärtigen Bedienfelds.....................................................................................................................119
Anschlüsse des rückwärtigen Bedienfelds...........................................................................................................119
DMX-Polarität.......................................................................................................................................................119
3. Einrichten des Geräts...........................................................................................................................120
Wechselstrom..........................................................................................................................................................120
Montage...................................................................................................................................................................120
Einrichten des Mischpults........................................................................................................................................120
D-Fi™-Konfiguration................................................................................................................................................120
Hinweise zur Konfiguration...................................................................................................................................120
DIP-Schalter.........................................................................................................................................................121
DIP-Schaltertabelle...........................................................................................................................................121
Verwendung der manuellen Kanalauswahl .........................................................................................................122
Verwendung der Auto-Sync-Kanalauswahl .........................................................................................................122
D-Fi™-Signalanzeige...........................................................................................................................................122
DMX-Verkabelung ...................................................................................................................................................123
Übersicht DMX-Verkabelung................................................................................................................................123
D-Fi™-Kommunikation.........................................................................................................................................123
D-Fi™-Schaltplan.................................................................................................................................................123
DMX-Adressierung ..................................................................................................................................................124
Übersicht DMX-Adressierung...............................................................................................................................124
Fader und Seiten .....................................................................................................................................................124
DMX-Adressen der Fader........................................................................................................................................124

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Benutzer-definierte Einstellung der Fader...............................................................................................................125
Erstellen einer Fader-Zuweisung .........................................................................................................................125
Kopieren einer Fader-Zuweisung.........................................................................................................................126
Erstellen einer Fader-Umkehrung........................................................................................................................126
Zurücksetzen des Mischpults ..................................................................................................................................126
4. Programmierung...................................................................................................................................127
Programm-Modus....................................................................................................................................................127
Aufrufen des Programm-Modus...........................................................................................................................127
Beenden des Programm-Modus..........................................................................................................................127
I. Programmierung der Leuchten.............................................................................................................................127
Programmierung von zwei Geräten .....................................................................................................................128
II. Programmierung von Szenen..............................................................................................................................129
Erstellen einer Szene...........................................................................................................................................129
Löschen einer Szene ...........................................................................................................................................130
Löschen eines Multiplexers von Szenen..............................................................................................................131
Löschen aller Szenen...........................................................................................................................................131
III. Programmierung von Chases.............................................................................................................................132
Erstellen eines Chase aus einer einzelnen Szene...............................................................................................132
Erstellen eines Chase aus einem Multiplexer von Szenen..................................................................................133
Ändern eines Chase.............................................................................................................................................133
Hinzufügen eines Schritts zu einem Chase......................................................................................................134
Löschen eines Schritts aus einem Chase.........................................................................................................135
Löschen eines Chase...........................................................................................................................................135
Löschen aller Chases...........................................................................................................................................135
5. Wiedergabe............................................................................................................................................136
Wiedergabe-Modus .................................................................................................................................................136
Szenen-Wiedergabe................................................................................................................................................136
Manuelle Szenen-Wiedergabe.............................................................................................................................136
Automatische Szenen-Wiedergabe .....................................................................................................................137
Automatische Szenen-Wiedergabe mit Tap-Sync............................................................................................137
Musikgesteuerte Szenen-Wiedergabe.................................................................................................................137
Wiedergabe von Chases.........................................................................................................................................138
Automatische Chase-Wiedergabe.......................................................................................................................138
Automatische Chase-Wiedergabe mit Tap Sync..............................................................................................138
Musikgesteuerte Chase-Wiedergabe...................................................................................................................138
MIDI-Betrieb.............................................................................................................................................................139
MIDI-Zuordnung...................................................................................................................................................139
Nebelsteuerung .......................................................................................................................................................140
Stroboskop-Steuerung.............................................................................................................................................140
Einstellknopf für Musikempfindlichkeit.....................................................................................................................140
6. Technische Informationen...................................................................................................................141
Wartung...................................................................................................................................................................141
Reklama tionen..........................................................................................................................................142
Kontakt.......................................................................................................................................................143
1. Voordat u begint....................................................................................................................................144
Wat is er inbegrepen................................................................................................................................................144
Uitpakinstructies.......................................................................................................................................................144
Claims...................................................................................................................................................................144
Conventies...............................................................................................................................................................144
Symbolen.................................................................................................................................................................144
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................144

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Product in het kort....................................................................................................................................................145
Veiligheidsinstructies ...............................................................................................................................................145
2. Inleiding..................................................................................................................................................146
Eigenschappen........................................................................................................................................................146
Productbeschrijving .................................................................................................................................................146
Montage...................................................................................................................................................................146
Montageafmetingen .............................................................................................................................................146
Draadloze D-Fi™-concepten..................................................................................................................................147
Programmerings-concepten....................................................................................................................................147
Paneeloverzichten...................................................................................................................................................148
Voorpaneelaanzicht.................................................................................................................................................148
Bedienings-elementen van het voorpaneel..........................................................................................................149
Beschrijvingen van de bedieningselementen.......................................................................................................149
Achter-paneelaanzicht.............................................................................................................................................151
Poorten op het achterpaneel................................................................................................................................151
DMX-polariteit.......................................................................................................................................................151
3. Instelling.................................................................................................................................................152
AC-stroom................................................................................................................................................................152
Montage...................................................................................................................................................................152
Instellen van het bord...............................................................................................................................................152
D-Fi™-configuratie...................................................................................................................................................152
Configuratie-opmerkingen....................................................................................................................................152
DIP-schakelaars...................................................................................................................................................153
DIP-schakelaartabel..........................................................................................................................................153
Gebruik van handmatige kanaalselectie..............................................................................................................154
Gebruik van automatische synchronisatie van kanaalselectie.............................................................................154
D-Fi™-signaallampje............................................................................................................................................154
DMX-kabels.............................................................................................................................................................155
DMX-kabeldiagram ..............................................................................................................................................155
D-Fi™-communicatie ...........................................................................................................................................155
D-Fi™-diagram.....................................................................................................................................................155
DMX-addressering...................................................................................................................................................156
DMX-addresserings-diagram...............................................................................................................................156
Faders en pagina's ..................................................................................................................................................156
DMX-adressen van de fader....................................................................................................................................156
Faderaan-passingen................................................................................................................................................157
Creëren van eenfadertoe-wijzing.........................................................................................................................157
Kopiëren van een fadertoewijzing........................................................................................................................158
Creëren van een faderomkering..........................................................................................................................158
Resetten van het bord .............................................................................................................................................158
4. Programmeren.......................................................................................................................................159
Programmeringsmodus...........................................................................................................................................159
Naar de programmeringsmodus gaan.................................................................................................................159
De programmeringsmodus afsluiten....................................................................................................................159
I. Programmeren van de lampen.............................................................................................................................159
Programmeren van twee producten.....................................................................................................................160
II. Programmeren van scènes .................................................................................................................................161
Creëren van een scène........................................................................................................................................161
Een scène wissen ................................................................................................................................................162
Een geheugengebied met scènes wissen ...........................................................................................................162
Alle scènes wissen...............................................................................................................................................163

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III. Programmeren van achtervolgingen ..................................................................................................................163
Creëren van een achtervolging uit individuele scènes.........................................................................................163
Creëren van een achtervolging uit een bank met scènes....................................................................................164
Een achtervolging aanpassen..............................................................................................................................164
Een stap toevoegen aan een achtervolging.....................................................................................................165
Een stap wissen van een achtervolging...........................................................................................................166
Een achtervolging wissen.....................................................................................................................................167
Alle achtervolgingen wissen.................................................................................................................................167
5. Afspelen.................................................................................................................................................168
Regelmodus.............................................................................................................................................................168
Scène afspelen........................................................................................................................................................168
Handmatig afspelen van scènes..........................................................................................................................168
Automatisch afspelen van een scène..................................................................................................................169
Automatisch afspelen van een scène met tiksynchronisatie............................................................................170
Afspelen van een muziekscène ...........................................................................................................................170
Afspelen van een achtervolging...............................................................................................................................171
Automatisch afspelen van een achtervolging ......................................................................................................171
Automatisch afspelen van een achtervolging met tiksynchronisatie ................................................................171
Afspelen van een muziekachtervolging................................................................................................................171
MIDI-bediening ........................................................................................................................................................172
MIDI map..............................................................................................................................................................172
Nevelregeling...........................................................................................................................................................173
Stroboscoop-bediening............................................................................................................................................173
Geluidsgevoelig-heidsknop......................................................................................................................................173
6. Technische informatie..........................................................................................................................174
Onderhoud...............................................................................................................................................................174
Technische Specificaties.........................................................................................................................................174
Retouren.....................................................................................................................................................175
Neem contact Op.......................................................................................................................................176

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1.
B
EFORE
Y
OU
B
EGIN
What Is
Included
•Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4
•External Power Supply
•Warranty Card
•User Manual
Unpacking
Instructions
Carefully unpack the Obey™ 40 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.
Reset the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 before using. For more information see Resetting The Board .
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1—512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values
Page A
An indicator light on the console
15
Information shown on the display
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 2015 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Printed in the P.R.C.
Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
R. Isenstadt
03/25/15
A. Leon
4/7/15

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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 to avoid the risk of electrocution.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning it or replacing the fuse.
•Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always secure it using a safety cable.
•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)
•Always carry the product by its mounting sides.
•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 more information.
•To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect
from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Keep this User Manual for future reference. If you sell the product to another user, be sure to give
this manual to the next owner.

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2.
I
NTRODUCTION
Features
•Built-in D-Fi™ transmitter
•Works wirelessly with all D-Fi™ compatible products.
•DMX Output
•Controls up to 12 different types of lights with up to 16 channels each
•Controls multiple lights simultaneously
•Stores and plays back 240 scenes in 30 banks of 8 scenes each
•Stores and plays back 6 chases of 240 steps each
•Accepts fader customizations
•Plays back multiple chases in sequential order
•Controls lights “on the fly” in Playback mode
•Triggers chases and scenes with music, tap sync, or auto-run
•Accepts MIDI input to trigger scenes and chases
•Controls fog machines and strobes with dedicated buttons
Product
Description
The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 (the board) is a small, powerful controller with a built-in D-Fi™ transmitter
that enables it to wirelessly control all D-Fi™ compatible products.
It has several playback modes and can control up to 192 channels of DMX arranged into 12 groups,
which are accessed using the <FIXTURES> buttons. Each <FIXTURES> button is linked to
16
predetermined DMX channels. These 16 channels are broken down into 2 groups, which are
accessed using <Page Select> allowing 8 physical faders to control 16 channels.
Mounting
The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 has openings for rack mounting into a standard 19-inch rack. It also has
rubber feet so it can sit on a table top. The Obey™ D-Fi 2.4 board must be placed within 300 ft of
the D-Fi™ products and where there are no significant obstructions, such as concrete walls or large
solid metal structures.
Mounting
Dimensions

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Wireless D-Fi™
Concepts
The Obey™ 40 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™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 board must be within
300 ft of the other D-Fi™ products and where there are no significant obstructions, such as concrete
walls or large solid metal structures. In cases where some of the products are
more than 300 ft
away, 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 through
D-Fi™ and sends them to the lights via DMX cables.
Programming
Concepts
The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 uses DMX addressing and values to control products. See DMX
Addressing and DMX Addressing Chart for information.
Looks are created by using the faders to send DMX values to the products. The looks are saved into
scenes and the scenes are saved as steps into chases. The scenes and chases are played back at
different speeds and with different types of triggers.
•Looks are created in Program mode. The products are selected with the fixture buttons. The
faders are moved to control the products and create looks. Then the looks are saved to scenes
with the scene buttons, and the scenes are saved to steps in chases with the chase buttons.
See 4. Programming for more information.
•Scenes and chases are played back in Playback mode. The scenes are triggered with the
scenes buttons and the chases are triggered with the chase buttons. Timing of playback is set
with the speed and time faders, the tap-sync function, or MIDI input. See 5. Playback for more
information.
Looks can be created in playback mode, but they cannot be saved.

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Panel
Overviews
The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 is laid out with the <FIXTURES>buttons to the left, the DMX faders in the
center along with the <SCENES> buttons, and the playback controls on the right.
The back panel of the board has the ports and the power connection. For more information about
the rear panel, See Back Panel View
Front Panel
View
Fixture Buttons
And Indicator LEDs
Strobe And
Indicator LED
Scene Buttons
LCD Display
Bank Up And
Bank Down Buttons
Chase
Buttons
Fog Button
And
Indicator LED
Fader LEDs
Page LEDs
Channel Faders
Page Select
Speed Time
And
Fade Time
Faders
Program
Midi/Add
Auto/Del
Music/Bank Copy
Tap Sync/Display
Buttons
Blackout
D-Fi™ Auto Sync Button
D-Fi™ Antenna
D-Fi™ Setup
Dip Switches
Audio Sensitivity
Knob
D-Fi™ Signal
Indicator LED

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Front Panel
Controls
The front panel controls provide access to the D-Fi™ functionality and all the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4’s
programming and playback operations. The DIP switches are used to configure the D-Fi™ and the
D-Fi™ signal indicator provides information about the D-Fi™ signal. For more information,
see D-Fi™ Setup.
The LED display and the indicator LEDs provide information about the current programming
selections and operations.
•The LED display shows different types of information in Program mode and Playback mode.
•The fixture button LEDs indicate when <FIXTURES> buttons and corresponding lights are
selected.
•The strobe LED indicates that the strobe is on and the rate at which it is strobing.
•The D-Fi™ signal LED indicates the status of D-Fi™ communications.
•The page LEDs indicate which fader page is active.
•The fader LEDs indicate that faders have custom assignment.
•The fog LED indicates that the fog machine is at the correct temperature to make fog.
Control Descriptions
Button or Fader
Description
<FIXTURES 1>–
<FIXTURES 12>
Buttons that select lights to control and set the default DMX addresses of the channel faders. The
corresponding LEDs indicate when a light is selected.
Note: These buttons are inclusive. Pressing one, then another, selects both lights. To
deselect a light, press it again and make sure the LED indicator is off.
<Strobe>
Button that controls one or more strobes, and its LED that indicates the strobe is on and the rate at
which it is strobing.
Audio Sensitivity
Knob Knob that adjusts the boards sensitivity to sound and music.
D-Fi™ Setup DIP
Switches DIP switches that select the D-Fi™ channels and modes.
<D-Fi™ Auto Sync>
Button that syncs the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 with other D-Fi™ products.
D-Fi™ Signal LED
LED that indicates the state of the D-Fi™ signal.
<SCENES 1>–
<SCENES 8> Buttons that select a scene to save to, or playback from. These are used in conjunction with
<Bank Up> and <Bank Down>.
D-Fi™ Antenna
Antenna that transmits D-Fi™.
LCD Display
Display that shows various types of information about current selections and whether it is in Program
or Playback mode:
•Step/Time - shows the current chase and scene, except when the faders are moving. Then it
shows the value of the fader that is moving.
•Blackout - indicates that blackout is active and the board is not sending DMX signals.
•Step – shows the current scene in the current step of the current chase in Playback mode or
shows that the board is adding steps to a chase in Program mode.
•Program - indicates that the board is in Program mode.
•Music Trigger - indicates that the board is in Music Trigger mode.
•Auto Trigger - indicates that the board is in Auto Trigger mode.
•Chase - shows the current chase in Playback or Program mode.
•Scene - shows the current scene in Playback or Program mode.
•Bank - shows the current bank in Playback or Program mode.
<Bank Up>
Button that moves up through banks of scenes, or up through the steps in a chase.

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Control Descriptions
Button or Fader
Description
<Bank Down>
Button that moves down through banks of scenes, or down through the steps in a chase.
<Chase 1>–
<Chase 6> Buttons that select a chase to save to or playback from.
<Fog>
Button that controls one or more fog machines and its LED that indicates when the fog machine is at
full temperature.
Fader LEDs
LEDs that indicate that the current fixture selection’s faders has a custom assignment (Fade) or
reversal (Rev Channel).
Page LEDs
LEDs that indicate which page of faders is active.
<Channel 1>–
<Channel 16>
Channel faders that send DMX values to the products. Used in conjunction with <FIXTURES 1>–
<FIXTURES 12>.
<Page Select>
Button that toggles between fader Page A and fader Page B.
<Speed Time>
Fader that adjusts the playback speed time—the time of the entire chase including all steps.
Playback speed times range from 10 minutes to 0.1 second. The LED display shows speed times in
minutes and seconds while the fader is moving, but returns to showing the current chase, scene and
bank after the fader is moved.
The display shows time for the fader as follows:
•XX XX - with the dot at the top, shows minutes and seconds.
•XX.XX - with the dot at the bottom, shows seconds and 10ths of seconds.
Fader is also used to adjust select and set options in Program mode.
<Fade Time>
Fader that adjusts the playback fade time—the time of the change between each step of the chase.
Playback speed times range from 0 seconds to 30 seconds. The LED display shows fade times in
seconds while the fader is moving, but returns to showing the current chase, scene and bank after
the fader is moved.
The display shows time for the fader as follows:
•XX.XX - with the dot at the bottom, shows seconds and 10ths of seconds.
Fader is also used to adjust, select, and set options in Program mode.
<Program>
Button that toggles the board in and out of Program mode.
<Midi/Add>
Button that adds scenes and steps to chases in Program mode, and allows selection of a MIDI
channel in MIDI mode.
<Auto/Del>
Button that selects auto playback mode, in which playback timing is controlled by the
<Speed Time> and <Fade Time> faders. Button is used to delete chases and scenes in Program
mode.
<Music/Bank Copy>
Button that selects the music trigger, in which playback timing is controlled by music. Button also
copies an entire bank of scenes in Program mode.
<Tap Sync/Display>
Button that sets the tap sync trigger in which playback is controlled by button tapping. Button is also
used for various functions in program.
<Blackout>
Toggle button that stops all DMX transmission. Makes the lights go black. Stops the strobe and the
fog. When blackout is on the LED display shows an indicator.

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Back Panel
View
Back Panel Ports
Port
Function
MIDI Control In
5-pin MIDI port for connecting to a MIDI board.
DMX Polarity Switch
Toggle switch for changing DMX polarity.
Strobe Control Out
¼-inch mono port for connecting to one or more strobes in a daisy chain.
Fog Control Out
5-pin DIM port for connecting to one or more fog machines.
Power On/Off switch
Toggle switch that turns the Obey™ 40 D-Fi™ 2.4 on and off.
DMX Control Out
3-pin DMX port for connecting to the products.
Power DC In
External PSU port that connects to the power source.
DMX Polarity
All Chauvet lights use a negative pin 2 and positive pin 3, so the polarity switch should be set as
shown above and in Back Panel View (towards the DMX Control Out port). Other manufacture’s
products might be different. See the individual product’s User Manual for specific information
For more information about DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlghting.com.
MIDI Control
In
DMX Polarity
Switch
Power Switch
Fog Control Out
Strobe Control Out
DMX Control Out
DC Power In

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3.
S
ETUP
AC Power
The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 has an auto-ranging external power supply, that works with an input voltage
range of 100 to 240 VAC, 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 as
listed on the label affixed to the product or as described in Technical Specifications in this document.
The listed rating indicates average current draw under normal conditions.
To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect
from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
•Always connect the board to a grounded circuit.
•Never connect the board to a rheostat or dimmer circuit.
Mounting
The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 may be mounted in any position; make sure adequate ventilation is
provided around the product.
Setting Up The
Board
In order to use the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 it must be configured for wireless D-Fi™ use, or connected to
the products with DMX cables. The products must also be configured for wireless D-Fi™ use, or
connected with DMX cables. The products must also be set to the correct DMX addresses.
The sections below described D-Fi™ Configuration, DMX Cabling, and DMX Addressing.
Reset the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 before using it for the first time. For more information see
Resetting The Board.
D-Fi™
Configuration
The D-Fi™ is configured with the DIP switches on the front panel above the sound sensitivity knob.
The D-Fi™ channel can be selected manually or automatically. The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 can
transmit D-Fi™ or receive D-Fi™.
•Almost every use of the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 requires it to transmit D-Fi™.
•The only time the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 should be configured to receive D-Fi™ is when
another system is controlling it.
•When the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 is configured to receive D-Fi™ it cannot transmit D-Fi™ and
it must be connected to the lights with DMX cables.
Configuration
Notes
Transmitting D-Fi™ requires the following:
•The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 is configured to transmit.
•The products are D-Fi™ compatible and configured to receive.
•The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 and the products are all configured either to Auto-Sync, or set to the
same channel with Manual Channel Selection.
•The Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 is within 300 ft of the D-Fi™ lights.
•There are no large solid objects, such as walls, large pieces of concrete, or solid metal structures
between the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 and the lights receiving D-Fi™.
Manual Channel Selection mode is recommended, but either mode works.

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DIP Switches
The 6 DIP switches that configure D-Fi™ on the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4 are shown below:
•DIP switches 1 thru 4 set the D-Fi™ channel, but DIP switch 5 must be in the ON position for DIP
switches 1 thru 4 to have any effect.
•DIP switch 5 toggles between the D-Fi™ Channel Selection modes: Auto-Sync (OFF) and
Manual (ON).
•DIP switch 6 toggles between Transmit D-Fi™ (ON) and
Receive D-Fi™ (OFF).
For a list of DIP switch combinations, see DIP Switch Settings in this manual or the DIP switch
settings table affixed to the bottom of the Obey™ 40 D-Fi 2.4.
DIP Switch Table
Set the D-Fi™
Channel
Auto-Sync Or Manual
Channel Selection
Receive Or
Transmit D-Fi™
D-Fi™ Channel
Auto-Sync
Or Manual
Transmit Or
Receive
D-Fi™ Channel
Auto-Sync
Or Manual
Transmit Or
Receive