Chauvet Obey 10 User manual

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Obey™ 10
DMX Controller
USER MANUAL
Snapshot
Ok on Dimmer
Outdoor OK
Sound Activated
DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................................3
What is included ................................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 3
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................4
Features ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Product Overview (front)...................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview (rear panel) ............................................................................................................. 6
Common Terms .................................................................................................................................. 6
Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................7
Setup.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting up the System ......................................................................................................................... 7
Fixture Addressing .............................................................................................................................. 7
Physical fader Assignment .................................................................................................................. 8
Reverse Channel Output ( ................................................................................................................... 9
Reset to factory default ....................................................................................................................... 9
Blackout ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Programming .................................................................................................................................... 10
Entering program mode ..................................................................................................................... 11
Delete a step .................................................................................................................................... 11
Delete Chase .................................................................................................................................... 12
Adding a step to a chase ................................................................................................................... 12
Delete a Chase ................................................................................................................................. 12
Playback ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Manual run CHASE ........................................................................................................................... 13
Running in Sound-Mode .................................................................................................................... 13
Running in Auto-Mode....................................................................................................................... 13
Running Sequential chases ............................................................................................................... 13
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 14
DMX Primer ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Fixture Linking .................................................................................................................................. 14
Returns Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 15
Claims .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 15
DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart .............................................................................................. 16
General Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 17
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 18

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
 1 x Obey™ 10 controller
 1 x DC 12V 500mA, 110V Power Adapter or 230V Power Adapter
 1 x Manual with warranty card
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper
immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from
shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing
materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture
be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Safety Instructions
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure
that they also receive this instruction booklet.
Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction.
Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type
spare parts.
Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Do not operate this device in more than 113° F ambient temperature conditions.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET at: 954-929-1115.
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information
about the installation, usage and maintenance?

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INTRODUCTION
The Obey™ 10 is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 8 fixtures
composed of 16 channels each and up to 6 programmable chases. Six chase banks can contain
up to 999 steps. Programs can be triggered by music, automatically or manually. Channel
assignments can be reprogrammed for ease of controlling different fixtures. On the surface you
will find various programming tools such as 8 universal channel sliders, quick access scanner
buttons, and an LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions.
Features
Universal DMX-512 controller
Controls up to 8 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels each
128 DMX channels of control
6 sets of chases containing 999 scenes each
Program fade and speed time into each step
Reversible sliders
Re-assignable channels
Sequential linking of chases
Grab any fixture on the fly
Beat activation and auto run
DMX polarity selector
2-space (2U) rack mount

Introduction
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Product Overview (front)
Item
Button or Fader
Function
1
Fixture select buttons
Fixture selection
2
Fixture indicator LED's
Indicates the fixtures currently selected
3
Channel faders
For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the
respective scanner select button, Ch 9~16 after pressing the Page select button
4
Page A Indicator LED
Represents Ch 1~8 range selected
5
Page B Indicator LED
Represents Ch 9~16 range selected
6
Page select button
Press to toggle between pages of control.
7
Program button
Used to enter programming mode
8
Music/Add Copy button
Used to activate Music mode and as the confirm command during programming
9
LED display window
Status window displays pertinent operational data
10
Step Up button
Function button to scroll through steps in a scene during programming and playback
11
Step Down button
Function button to scroll through steps in a scene during programming and playback
12
Blackout button
Reduces all DMX values to zero.
13
Auto/Del button
Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during programming
14
Chase buttons
Chase memory 1 ~ 6
15
Speed fader
This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase
16
Fade Time fader
Also considered a cross-fade, sets the interval time between two scenes in a chase
17
Step/Dis button
This is used to change steps and modify the display from 0-255 or 0-100%
1
2
4
7
9
8
12
10
11
6
3
15
16
13
14
5
17

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Product Overview (rear panel)
Common Terms
The following are common terms used in intelligent light
programming.
 Blackout is a state where all lighting fixtures’ light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a
temporary basis.
 DMX-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting
equipment. For more information read Sections “DMX Primer” and “DMX Control Mode” in the
Appendix.
 Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer which you
can control.
 Programs are a bunch of scenes stacked one after another. It can be programmed as either a
single scene or multiple scenes in sequence.
 Scenes are static lighting states.
 Sliders are also known as faders.
 Chases can also be called programs. A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after
another.
 Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror; however DMX controllers can
use this term to control any DMX-512 compatible device as a generic fixture.
 MIDI is a standard for representing musical information in a digital format. A MIDI input would
provide external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard.
 Stand Alone refers to a fixture’s ability to function independently of an external controller and
usually in sync to music, due to a built in microphone.
 Fade slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase.
 Speed slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also considered a wait
time.
 Shutter is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path. It is
often used to lessen the intensity of the light output and to strobe.
 Patching refers to the process of assigning faders to a DMX channel within a fixture.
 Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by the user. A
playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show
20
Item
Button or Fader
Function
18
Power On/Off switch
Used to turn the power on/Off while it is plugged into the power adapter
19
DMX polarity switch
May be used to change signal polarity
20
DMX output connector
DMX control signal
21
DC Input jack
Main power feed
21
18
19

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setup
SETTI NG UP T HE SYSTE M
1) Place the Obey™ 10 on a level surface.
Note! The Obey™ 10 can also be rack mounted, occupying two rack spaces (2U).
2) Plug the AC to DC power supply into the system back panel and into the mains outlet.
3) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the respective fixture’s
manual. For a quick overview of DMX see the “DMX Primer” section.
4) Reset the system using the instructions on page 9.
FIXT URE ADDRESSING
The Obey™ 10 is programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture. Therefore, the fixtures
you wish to control with the corresponding “FIXTURE” buttons on the unit must be spaced 16
channels apart (check the respective fixture’s manual for how to enter the information into the
fixture).
Note: failure to use these DMX assignments may cause a lack of control of the fixtures.
FIXTURE OR
SCANNER #
DEFAULT DMX STARTING
ADDRESS
BINARY DIPSWITCH SETTINGS
SWITCH TO THE “ON POSITION”
1
1
1
2
17
1,5
3
33
1,6
4
49
1,5,6
5
65
1,7
6
81
1,5,7
7
97
1,6,7
8
113
1,5,6,7

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PHYSICAL F ADER ASSIG NMENT (OPT IONAL S ET UP)
Use this feature to combine or unify fixture control attributes for different fixtures. For example; if
you were controlling 4 moving mirrors and 4 moving yokes, the color, gobo and dimmer channels
may not line up ideally on the physical faders. Use this function to re-assign the dimmer, color
and gobo channels to faders 1, 2 and 3. From now on you will be able to control the same
attributes on all fixtures using the same fader location.
Action 
1) Press and hold PROGRAM & STEP/DIS
buttons together (1) time to access the
channel assignment mode.
2) Press a FIXTURE button that represents
the fixture whose faders you would like to
re-assign.
3) Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at
controller channel (number).
4) Move the FADE TIME fader to select the
DMX channel that you wish to move to.
5) Press the MUSIC/ADD button to confirm
setting. All FIXTURES LED indicators will
flash to confirm successful copy.
6) Repeat steps 3 ~ 5 as often as necessary.
If you wish to copy a scanner’s physical
assignments to another scanner, continue by
following steps 7-13. If you do not wish to do
this, press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
buttons (2) times to exit mode.
Example: Copying Scanner 1 into
Scanner 2
7) Press and hold FIXTURE button # 1.
8) While holding button # 1 press FIXTURE
button # 2.
9) While holding FIXTURE buttons # 1 and #
2, press and hold MUSIC/ADD button.
10) Release SCANNER button # 1 first before
releasing SCANNER button # 2.
11) Release MUSIC/ADD button.
12) All FIXTURES LED indicators will flash to
confirm successful copy.
13) Press and hold PROGRAM & STEP/DIS
buttons (2) times to exit mode.
Notes 
All physical faders can be re-assigned to output
on a different DMX channel. Faders are given a
channel number and are labeled on the surface of
the controller as such.

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REVERSE CHANNEL OUT P UT (OPTIONAL SET UP)
Action 
1) Press and hold PROGRAM & STEP/DIS
buttons together (2) times to access the
channel assignment mode then press the
FIXTURE button.
2) Select FIXTURE.
3) Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at
the controller channel you wish to alter.
4) Move the FADE TIME fader all the way up
until N changes to Y.
If you wish to copy a scanner’s reverse channel
assignments to another scanner, continue by
following steps 5-11. If you do not wish to do
this, press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
buttons (1) times to exit mode.
Example: Copying Scanner 1 into
Scanner 2
5) Press and hold FIXTURE button # 1.
6) While holding button # 1 press FIXTURE
button # 2.
7) While holding FIXTURE buttons # 1 and #
2, press and hold MUSIC/ADD button.
8) Release FIXTURE button # 1 first before
releasing FIXTURE button # 2.
9) Release MUSIC/ADD button.
10) All FIXTURES LED indicators will flash to
confirm successful copy.
11) Press and hold PROGRAM & STEP/DIS
buttons (1) times to exit mode.
Notes 
You can permanently reverse the output of any
given channel on the controller.
RESET T O FACT O RY DEF AULT
Action 
1) Press the STEP UP and AUTO/DEL
buttons simultaneously.
2) All LEDs will flash, indicating a successful
reset of the controller.
Notes 
This will erase all saved Chases!
This will work in any mode: Program or
Playback.
BLACKOUT
The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off (also called the home position of the
unit).

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FADE ASSIG NMENT (OPT IONAL SET UP)
Use this feature to turn the fade slider on or off for a certain channel. This is most useful when
you want the fade time to affect the pan/tilt of a fixture for smoother movements, but do not wish
to use this function on things such as shutter or color or gobo, as these should switch very fast
most times.
Action 
3) Press and hold BLACKOUT & STEP/DIS
buttons together (2) times to access the
channel assignment mode. then press the
FIXTURE button.
4) Select FIXTURE.
5) Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at
the controller channel you wish to alter.
6) Move the FADE TIME fader all the way up
until N changes to Y.
7) Press the MUSIC/ADD button.
8) Release MUSIC/ADD button.
9) All FIXTURES LED indicators will flash to
confirm successful setting.
10) Press and hold BLACKOUT & STEP/DIS
buttons (1) times to exit mode.
Notes 
This will permanently turn on/off the fade time for
a channel, until the user turns it back on/off.

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Programming
A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after
another. In the Obey™ 10, 6 programs can be created with up to 999 steps each.
ENT ERI NG PROG RAM MOD E
Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds until an LED dot next to the label PROGRAM blinks.
This indicates that the user is in programming mode.
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds.
2) Select a FIXTURE to program.
3) Select a Chase to store the program to
(1~6).
4) Compose a look by moving the FADERS.
(Changes in fixture attribute such as colors
and gobos.) Press PAGE SELECT to
access Channels 9~16 on the faders.
5) To program another FIXTURE press the
FIXTURE button you have just finished
programming then select another
FIXTURE button to program.
6) Repeat steps 2 ~ 4 until you have your
look.
7) Move the SPEED and FADE sliders to
adjust the speed and fade time of the
scene.
8) Tap MUSIC/ADD button to store.
9) All FIXTURES LEDs will flash, indicating a
successful save of the step to the memory.
10) The display will automatically go on to the
next step. Use the Step Up and Step
Down buttons to navigate through the
existing steps in the Chase.
11) Repeat steps 2 ~ 8 to record more scenes.
( Read Important notes on the right ->)
12) To exit program mode, hold the
PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. The
controller will default to a BLACKOUT
when exiting the programmer.
Notes 
Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
A FIXTURE button represents one lighting
fixture.
You can access channels 9~16 by pressing the
Page Select button. This is necessary for fixtures
that use more than 8 channels of control. When
switching pages it will be necessary to move
previously moved faders up then down to activate.
Pressing the same FIXTURE button again will
hold the parameters changed for that fixture in the
program scene.
There are 999 scenes available for every chase.
DELET E A ST EP
Action 
13) Press the PROGRAM button for 3
seconds.
14) Press the Chase button (1~6) for the
corresponding chase you wish to edit.
15) Locate the step in the program by using
the Step Up and Step Down buttons.
16) Press the Auto/Del button to delete the
current step.
17) All FIXTURES LEDs will flash, indicating a
successful delete of the step from the
memory
18) When you have finished deleting the
steps, press & hold the Program button for
3 seconds to exit the Program mode.
Notes 
Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
The currently selected scene will be outputted to
the light fixtures connected to the DMX output.

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DELET E CHASE
Action 
1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3
seconds.
2) Press and hold the AUTO/DEL button
while pressing the Chase you want to
delete.
3) All LED’s will flash, indicating that the
Chase was successfully erased.
Notes 
! This will erase all Steps in the Chase!!!
ADDING A ST EP TO A CH ASE
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to enter programming mode.
2) Press the desired CHASE (1~6) button.
3) Use the Step Up/Step Down buttons to
scroll through the chase and arrive at the
step number for which you would like to
add a step to.
4) Select a FIXTURE button.
5) Adjust the Faders to the desired look on
stage.
6) Press Music/Add button and one step
number will be added after the previously
displayed step number. All FIXTURES
LED indicators will flash to confirm
successful copy.
7) Repeat steps 3~6 until all scenes have
been added to the chase.
8) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to exit programming mode.
Notes 
The step will be added after the scene displayed
on the digital readout.
DELET E A CHASE
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to enter programming mode.
2) Press the CHASE button (1~6) to be
deleted.
3) Press and hold the AUTO/DEL button and
the respective CHASE button then release
to delete the chase. All LED’s will blink 3
times. All FIXTURES LED indicators will
flash to confirm successful copy.
Notes 
Steps will remain programmed on the controller.
Only the chase is affected.

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Playback
MANU AL RUN CHASE
When power is first turned ON, the controller will be in manual scene mode.
Action 
1) Make sure neither MUSIC TRIGGER nor
AUTO TRIGGER LED's on the LED
display are on.
2) Select the program CHASE button that
stores the scene you want to run manually
by using the STEP UP/DOWN.
Notes 
If you are in programming mode you can also
press and hold the PROGRAM button until the
Program LED goes off.
RUNNING I N SOUND-MODE
Action 
1) Press the MUSIC/ADD button until the
MUSIC TRIGGER LED turns on.
2) Select the CHASE you wish to operate.
3) Press the MUSIC/BANK-COPY to exit.
Notes 
In the Sound mode, programs will be triggered by
the sound using its built-in microphone. All scenes
in a Bank will chase.
RUNNING I N AUT O-MODE
Action 
1) Press and hold the AUTO/DEL button until
the AUTO TRIGGER LED turns on.
2) Select the CHASE you wish to operate.
3) You can override the time between steps
by moving the SPEED fader and the fade
time of the step by moving the FADE
TIME fader. To revert to the programmed
values, press the PROGRAM button once.
4) You can change Banks while in operation
by using the STEP UP/DOWN buttons.
Notes 
In the Auto mode, programs will be triggered by
controllers fade and speed time as set on the
faders. All scenes in a Bank will chase.
CAUTION! The fade setting should never be
slower than the speed setting or the scene will
never complete execution.
Running Sequential chases
Action 
1) Press either AUTO/DEL or MUSIC/ADD
buttons to select the trigger mode.
2) Press the CHASE button for each chase
you wish to playback.
3) Adjust the Chase speed by changing the
SPEED fader.
Notes 
Chases must already be programmed.
The chases will run in the order they are pressed

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APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The
user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the
controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in
the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.
Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures
whose starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same
type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement
or operation. In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the
same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain
connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture.
The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a
controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most
direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin
XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-)
and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’),
DMX-4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)
FIXT URE LINKING
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a
5 pin to 3 pin adapter. Chauvet Model No: DMX5M.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART
CONDUCTOR
3 Pin Female (output)
5 Pin Male (Input)
GROUND/SHIELD
Pin 1
Pin 1
DATA ( - )SIGNAL
Pin 2
Pin 2
DATA ( + ) SIGNAL
Pin 3
Pin 3
DO NOT USE
Do not use
DO NOT USE
Do not use
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
Termination reduces signal errors and to
avoid signal transmission problems and
interference, it is always advisable to connect
a DMX signal terminator.
Figure 1 - DMX connector configuration

Appendix
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Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing; call tags will not be
issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA #). Products
returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RMA # prior to
shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief
description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage
resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the
right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS
packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of
paper inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify
and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any
other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and
concealed damage, must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 21. If you still have a problem after trying those
solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at [phone].

Appendix
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DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart
DMX Address Quick Reference Chart
Dip Switch Position
DMX DIP SWITCH
SET
#9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0=OFF
#8
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1=ON
#7
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
X=OFF or ON
#6
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
0
0
0
0
0
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
256
288
320
352
384
416
448
480
1
0
0
0
0
1
33
65
97
129
161
193
225
257
289
321
353
385
417
449
481
0
1
0
0
0
2
34
66
98
130
162
194
226
258
290
322
354
386
418
450
482
1
1
0
0
0
3
35
67
99
131
163
195
227
259
291
323
355
387
419
451
483
0
0
1
0
0
4
36
68
100
132
164
196
228
260
292
324
356
388
420
452
484
1
0
1
0
0
5
37
69
101
133
165
197
229
261
293
325
357
389
421
453
485
0
1
1
0
0
6
38
70
102
134
166
198
230
262
294
326
358
390
422
454
486
1
1
1
0
0
7
39
71
103
135
167
199
231
263
295
327
359
391
423
455
487
0
0
0
1
0
8
40
72
104
136
168
200
232
264
296
328
360
392
424
456
488
1
0
0
1
0
9
41
73
105
137
169
201
233
265
297
329
361
393
425
457
489
0
1
0
1
0
10
42
74
106
138
170
202
234
266
298
330
362
394
426
458
490
1
1
0
1
0
11
43
75
107
139
171
203
235
267
299
331
363
395
427
459
491
0
0
1
1
0
12
44
76
108
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172
204
236
268
300
332
364
396
428
460
492
1
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1
1
0
13
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77
109
141
173
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237
269
301
333
365
397
429
461
493
0
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1
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14
46
78
110
142
174
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270
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334
366
398
430
462
494
1
1
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15
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79
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271
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431
463
495
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16
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272
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1
0
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465
497
0
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434
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1
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371
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0
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1
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1
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1
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57
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0
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1
1
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58
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1
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1
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0
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479
511
Dip Switch Position DMX Address

Obey™ 10 User Manual 17 Revised: 2008-08-25 14:33:33
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution(s)
Applies to
Lights
Foggers
& Snow
Controllers
Dimmers&
Chaser
Auto shut off
Check fan thermal switch reset

Beam is very dim
or not bright
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

Breaker/Fuse
keeps blowing
Check total load placed on device

Chase is too slow
Check users manual for speed adjustment



Device has no
power
Check for power on Mains.
Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)



Fixture is not
responding
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct
addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings

Fixture is on but
there is no
movement to the
audio
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on
the control switches. If audio provided via ¼”
jack, make sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob



Lamps cuts off
sporadically
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.

Light will not come
on after power
failure
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off
period before the electronics in the fixture can
kick start it again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before
powering up

Loss of signal
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power
cables or black lights.




Moves slow
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting

No flash
Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping

No laser output
Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during
shipping, readjust

No light output
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician

Relay will not work
Check reset switch
Check cable connections

Remote does not
work
Make sure connector is firmly connected to
device


Stand alone mode
All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-
alone functions do not require additional
settings, simply power the fixture and it will
automatically enter into this mode


Appendix
Obey™ 10 User Manual 18 Revised: 2008-08-25 14:33:33
Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length ................................................................................................................................. 19 in (482 mm)
Width .................................................................................................................................... 3.5 in (89 mm)
Height ................................................................................................................................... 3.5 in (89 mm)
Weight ................................................................................................................................ 3.9 lbs (1.78 kg)
POWER
Operating Range ....................................................................................................... DC 12V 500mA max
Adapter...........................................................................................................................................Provided
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature ............................................................................................113° F (45°C)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data output ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration................................................................................. pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols ........................................................................................................................... DMX-512 USITT
ORDERING INFORMATION
Obey™ 10 Controller ..................................................................................................................... OBEY10
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty.................................................................................................................. 2-year limited warranty
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following specification and
bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Directive 89/336/EEC.
..................................................................... EN55014-1: 1993, EN61000-3-2: 1995, EN61000-3-3:1995
................................................................................................................ EN55014-2: 1997 CATEGORY II
.................................................................. EN61000-4-2: 1995, EN61000-4-3: 1995, EN61000-4-4:1995
............................................................... EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-6: 1995, EN61000-4-11: 1994
Harmonized Standard..................................................................................................... EN60598-1: 1993
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1: General requirements
Following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare that our products (remote controller) comply with the following specification and
bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Directive 89/336/EEC.
............................................................................................................................................ EN55015: 1993
......................................................................................................................................... EN50082-1: 1997
...................................................................................................................................... EN61000-3-2: 1995
...................................................................................................................................... EN61000-3-3: 1995