Chauvet Obey 70 User manual

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Obey™ 70
DMX Controller
USER MANUAL
Snapshot
Ok on Dimmer
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DMX512
Master/Slave
115V/230V Switch
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
UBefore You BeginU...................................................................................................................................... 3
UWhat is includedU...........................................................................................................................................3
UUnpacking InstructionsU.................................................................................................................................3
USafety InstructionsU........................................................................................................................................3
UIntroductionU................................................................................................................................................ 4
UFeaturesU.......................................................................................................................................................4
UProduct Overview (front)U..............................................................................................................................5
UProduct Overview (rear panel)U.....................................................................................................................6
UCommon TermsU............................................................................................................................................7
UOperating InstructionsU.............................................................................................................................. 8
USetupU............................................................................................................................................................8
USetting up the SystemU..................................................................................................................................8
UResetting the SystemU...................................................................................................................................8
UFixture AddressingU.......................................................................................................................................8
UPhysical fader AssignmentU...........................................................................................................................9
UJoystick AssignmentU...................................................................................................................................10
UReverse Channel OutputU............................................................................................................................11
UFade Time AssignU......................................................................................................................................11
UProgrammingU..............................................................................................................................................12
UEntering program modeU..............................................................................................................................12
UCreate a sceneU...........................................................................................................................................12
UEdit a sceneU................................................................................................................................................12
UScene copyU.................................................................................................................................................13
UDelete sceneU...............................................................................................................................................13
UDelete all scenesU........................................................................................................................................13
UBank copyU...................................................................................................................................................13
UBank deleteU.................................................................................................................................................14
UChase ProgrammingU..................................................................................................................................14
UCreate a chaseU...........................................................................................................................................14
UCopy Bank Into ChaseU...............................................................................................................................14
UAdding a step to a chaseU............................................................................................................................15
UDelete a scene/step in a ChaseU.................................................................................................................15
UDelete a ChaseU...........................................................................................................................................15
UDelete all Chase ProgramsU........................................................................................................................16
UPlayback (Scenes)U.....................................................................................................................................16
UManual run sceneU.......................................................................................................................................16
URunning in Sound-ModeU............................................................................................................................16
URunning in Auto-ModeU................................................................................................................................16
UBlackoutU......................................................................................................................................................17
UPlayback (Chases)U.....................................................................................................................................17
UManual run chasesU.....................................................................................................................................17
UAuto run chasesU.........................................................................................................................................17
UMusic run chasesU.......................................................................................................................................17
URunning Sequential chasesU.......................................................................................................................18
UMidi OperationU............................................................................................................................................18
UAppendixU.................................................................................................................................................. 19
UDMX PrimerU................................................................................................................................................19
UFixture LinkingU............................................................................................................................................19
UReturns ProcedureU.....................................................................................................................................20
UClaimsU.........................................................................................................................................................20
UTroubleshootingU..........................................................................................................................................20
UDMX Dipswitch Quick Reference ChartU.....................................................................................................21
UGeneral TroubleshootingU............................................................................................................................22
UTechnical SpecificationsU.............................................................................................................................23

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0BBEFORE YOU BEGIN
4BWhat is included
¾1 x Obey™ 70 controller
¾1 x DC 9-12V 500mA, 110V Power Adapter or 230V Power Adapter
¾1 x Manual with warranty card
5BUnpacking 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.
6BSafety 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 (45°C) 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 of your fixture.

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1BINTRODUCTION
The Obey™70 is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of
12 fixtures composed of 32 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes. Six
chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any
order. Programs can be triggered by music, midi, 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 and scene buttons, and an LED display indicator for
easier navigation of controls and menu functions.
7BFeatures
•Universal DMX-512 controller
•Controls up to 12 intelligent lights of up to 32 channels each
•30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes max
•384 DMX channels of control
•6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes
•Program fade and speed time into each step
•Reversible sliders
•Re-assignable channels
•Sequential linking of chases
•Assignable joystick
•Fog & strobe control buttons
•Grab any fixture on the fly
•Beat activation, tap-sync and auto run
•Polarity selector
•4 space 19" rack mount
•MIDI compatible

Introduction
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8BProduct Overview (front)
Item Button or Fade
r
Function
1 Fixture select buttons Fixture selection
2 Fixture indicator LED's Indicates the fixtures currently selected
3 Scene select buttons Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and selection
4 Channel faders For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~16 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the
respective fixture select button, Ch 17~32 after pressing the Page select button
5 Page A Indicator LED Represents Ch 1~16 range selected
6 Page B Indicator LED Represents Ch 17~32 range selected
7 Page select button Press to toggle between pages of control.
8 Program button Used to enter programming mode
9 Music/Bank Copy button Used to activate Music mode and as the copy command during programming
10 LCD display window Status window displays pertinent operational data
11 Blackout Indicator LED Indicates the controller is in Blackout mode.
12 Bank Up button Function button to scroll through banks in ascending order.
13 Bank Down button Function button to scroll through banks in descending order.
14 Tapsync/Display button Sets the chase speed by tapping, and toggles between values and percentages.
15 Blackout button Reduces all DMX values to zero.
16 Midi/Add button
A
ctivates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the record/save process
17
A
uto/Del button Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during programming
18 Chase buttons Chase memory 1 ~ 6
19 Speed fader This will adjust the hold time of ascene or a stepwithin a chase
20 Fade Time fader
A
lso considered a cross-fade, sets the fade time between two scenes in a chase
21 Strobe button Used for CHAUVET strobes.
22 Fog button Used for CHAUVET fog machines
23 Fog LEDs Green indicates “Ready to Fog”, Red indicates “Heating”
24 Strobe LED Blinks when pressing the strobe button
22
2
5
8
9
16 12 17
13
7
4
20
15
14
6
1 21
24
23
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9BProduct Overview (rear panel)
31
26 27 28 29
Item Button or Fade
r
Function
26 MIDI input port For external triggering of banks, scenes, chases, and blackout using a MIDI device
27 DMX polarity switch May be used to change signal polarity
28 DMX output connector DMX control signal
29 DC Input jack Main power feed
30 Strobe connector Chauvet Mono Strobe ¼” connector for built in strobe controller
31 ON/OFF power switch Turns the controller on and off
32 Fog connector Chauvet fog controller IEC connector
32
30

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10BCommon 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 number of scenes arranged 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 number of scenes arranged 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 devices 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 fade 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.

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2BOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
11BSetup
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
1) Place the Obey™ 70 on a level surface. Note! The Obey™ 70 can also be rack mounted,
occupying four rack spaces (4U).
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” on page 19.
4) Reset the system using the instructions below.
RESETTING THE SYSTEM
Warning: this will reset the controller to its factory defaults. This will erase all programs and
settings.
1) Turn off the unit.
2) Press and hold BANK UP and AUTO/DEL.
3) Turn on power to the unit (while still holding BANK UP and AUTO/DEL).
4) All LEDs will blink to indicate a successful reset. (Note: This process may take up to 15
seconds)
FIXTURE ADDRESSING
The OBEY™70B is programmed to control 32 channels of DMX per fixture. Therefore, the
fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding “FIXTURE” buttons on the unit must be
spaced 32 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 33 1,6
3 65 1,7
4 97 1,6,7
5 129 1,8
6 161 1,6,8
7 193 1,7,8
8 225 1,6,7,8
9 257 1,9
10 289 1,6,9
11 321 1,7,9
12 353 1,6,7,9

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PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNMENT (OPTIONAL SETUP)
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 & TAPSYNC
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.
5) Press the MIDI/ADD button to confirm
setting. All LED’s will flash, indicating a
successful save of the setting.
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
1) Press and hold FIXTURE button # 1.
2) While holding button # 1 press FIXTURE
button # 2.
3) While holding FIXTURE buttons # 1 and #
2, press and hold MIDI/ADD button.
4) Release FIXTURE button # 1 first before
releasing FIXTURE button # 2.
5) Release MIDI/ADD button.
6) All FIXTURE LED indicators will flash to
confirm successful copy.
7) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
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.
The display will read the Channels and output to
indicate the correct mode.
If you press the buttons 2 times, then this places
you in to the Reverse mode. This is not the correct
mode for this function.

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JOYSTICK ASSIGNMENT (OPTIONAL SETUP)
The joystick is set to channels 15 & 16 on Page A and 31 & 32 on Page B by default. If your pan
and tilt fall on different channels, then you may change this assignment. This is done using the
same process of assigning the channels as described in the previous section.
Action 
1) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
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 pan/tilt number. This will be
P1/P2 (X-Axis) and T1/T2 (Y-Axis).
4) Move the FADE TIME fader to select the
DMX channel.
5) Press the MIDI/ADD button to confirm
setting. All LED’s will flash, indicating a
successful save of the setting.
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
1) Press and hold FIXTURE button # 1.
2) While holding button # 1 press FIXTURE
button # 2.
3) While holding FIXTURE buttons # 1 and #
2, press and hold MIDI/ADD button.
4) Release FIXTURE button # 1 first before
releasing FIXTURE button # 2.
5) Release MIDI/ADD button.
6) All FIXTURE LED indicators will flash to
confirm successful copy.
7) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
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.
The display will read the Channels and output to
indicate the correct mode.
If you press the buttons 2 times, then this places
you in to the Reverse mode. This is not the correct
mode for this function.

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REVERSE CHANNEL OUTPUT (OPTIONAL SETUP)
Action 
1) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
buttons together (2) times to access the
channel assignment mode then press the
FIXTURE button.
2) Move the SPEED fader until you arrive at
the controller channel you wish to alter.
3) Move the FADE TIME fader all the way up
until N changes to Y.
4) Press MIDI/ADD to confirm all changes
and then hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
buttons to exit.
If you wish to copy a scanner’s reverse channel
assignments to another scanner, continue by
following steps 4-10. 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 MIDI/ADD button.
8) Release FIXTURE button # 1 first before
releasing FIXTURE button # 2.
9) Release MIDI/ADD button.
10) All FIXTURE LED indicators will flash to
confirm successful copy.
11) Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC
buttons (1) times to exit mode.
Notes

You can permanently reverse the output of any
given channel on the controller.
FADE TIME ASSIGN (OPTIONAL SETUP)
You can choose whether the board’s fade time during scene execution is implemented broadly to
all output channels or only to the Pan and Tilt movement channels. This is relevant because
often you will want gobos and colors to change quickly while not affecting the movement of the
light.
Action 
1) Turn OFF the controller.
2) Hold the BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC
buttons simultaneously.
3) Turn ON the controller.
4) Press the TAPSYNC button to toggle
between the two modes. Either all
channels or just the selected channels.
5) Press BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC to save
settings. All LED’s will blink to confirm.
Notes


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12BProgramming
A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after
another. In the Obey™ 70 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each.
ENTERING PROGRAM MODE
Press the PROGRAM button for 3 seconds until “Program” is displayed. This indicates that the
user is in programming mode.
CREATE A SCENE
A scene is a static lighting state. Scenes are stored in banks. There are 30 bank memories on
the controller and each bank can hold 8 scene memories. The DMX-70 can save 240 scenes
total.
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds.
2) Select a FIXTURE (fixture) to program.
3) Compose a look by moving the FADERS.
(Changes in fixture attribute such as colors
and gobos.) Press PAGE SELECT to
access Channels 17~32 on the faders.
4) To program another FIXTURE press the
FIXTURE button you have just finished
programming then select another
FIXTURE button to program.
5) Repeat steps 2 ~ 4 until you have your
look.
6) Adjust the Speed and Fade sliders to
achieve the desired amount of time a
scene will be held in a chase (speed) and
the amount of time allowed for the fixtures
to move from one scene to the next (fade).
7) Tap MIDI/ADD button to prepare to store.
8) Choose a BANK (01~30). Use the Up and
Down arrow Bank buttons to change if
necessary.
9) Select a SCENES button to store. All
LED's will blink 3 times. The display will
now display the bank and scene number
that is stored.
10) Repeat steps 2 ~ 9 to record more scenes.
( Read Important notes on the right ->)
11) To exit program mode, hold the
PROGRAM button for 3 seconds. The
controller will default to a BLACKOUT
when exiting program mode.
Notes

Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
A FIXTURE button represents one lighting
fixture.
You can access channels 17~32 by pressing the
Page Select button. This is necessary for fixtures
that use more than 16 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 8 scenes available in every bank.
EDIT A SCENE

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Action 
1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3
seconds.
2) Locate the scene in the program BANK.
Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate
program banks.
3) Select the SCENE in the program BANK
to edit.
4) Adjust FADERS to change the look.
5) Press the MIDI/ADD button then the
SCENE button again previously selected
for editing.
Notes

Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
! The controller will display the last scene
programmed when Mini/Add is pressed. If
programming in sequential order.
SCENE COPY
Action 
1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3
seconds.
2) Locate the scene in the program BANK.
Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate
program banks.
3) Select the SCENE in the program BANK
to copy.
4) Locate the destination scene in the
program BANK. Use BANK UP/DOWN to
navigate program banks.
5) Press the MIDI/ADD button then the new
SCENE button to copy to.
Notes

DELETE SCENE
Action 
1) Locate the scene in the program BANK.
Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate
program banks.
2) Press and hold the AUTO/DEL button
while pressing the SCENE you want to
delete.
Notes

The action of deleting a scene is actually a value
reset to 0 on all DMX channels available to the
scene memory. The physical location of the scene
memory remains.
DELETE ALL SCENES
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button and
the BANK (d)while you turn the controller
Off.
Notes

All scenes should be erased when the controller is
turned back on.
BANK COPY
Action 
1) Press the PROGRAM button for 3
Notes


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seconds.
2) Locate the program BANK. Use BANK
UP/DOWN to navigate program banks.
3) Press and release the MIDI/ADD button.
4) Locate the destination program BANK.
Use BANK UP/DOWN to navigate
program banks.
5) Press the MUSIC/BANK-COPY button to
compete copy.
All LEDs will flash to indicate a successful copy
BANK DELETE
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds.
2) Locate the BANK to delete. Press the
AUTO/DEL and MUSIC/BANK-COPY at
the same time to delete the Bank.
Notes

All LEDs will flash to indicate a successful copy
13BChase Programming
A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and
can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming
chases for the first time; you delete all chases from memory. See “Delete All Chases” for
instructions.
CREATE A CHASE
A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used
interchangeably.
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds.
2) Press the CHASE (1~6) button you wish to
program.
3) Change BANK if necessary to locate a
scene.
4) Select the SCENE to insert.
5) Tap the MIDI/ADD button to store. All
LED’s will flash 3 times.
6) Repeat steps 3 ~ 5 to add additional steps
in the chase. Up to 240 steps can be
recorded.
7) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to save the chase.
Notes

COPY BANK INTO CHASE

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Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to enter programming mode.
2) Select the BANK to be copied using the
BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
3) Press MUSIC/BANK COPY and Midi/Add
buttons at the same time to copy.
4) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to exit programming mode.
Notes

ADDING A STEP TO A CHASE
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to enter programming mode.
2) Press the desired CHASE (1~6) button.
3) Press the TAPSYNC/Display and the
display will display the scene and bank
number. This displays the scene you will
be adding (STEP LED must be on),
4) Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to
scroll through the chase and arrive at the
step number for which you would like to
add or append a scene/step to.
5) Press MIDI/ADD button and one step
number will be added to the previously
displayed step number.
6) Press the SCENE button that corresponds
to the scene to be copied.
7) Press MIDI/ADD button again to add the
new step.
8) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to exit programming mode.
Notes

DELETE A SCENE/STEP IN A CHASE
Action 
1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to enter programming mode.
2) Press the desired CHASE (1~6) button
that contains the scene to be deleted.
3) Press the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY button to
switch the LED display to steps.
4) Select the scene/step to be deleted using
the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
5) Press AUTO/DEL button to delete the
step/scene.
6) Press and hold PROGRAM button for 3
seconds to exit.
Notes

Remember that we use scene and steps
interchangeably.
DELETE 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
Notes

Scenes will remain programmed on the
controller. Only the chase is affected.

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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.
DELETE ALL CHASE PROGRAMS
CAUTION! This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual
scenes and program banks will be preserved.
Action 
1) Press and hold the BANK DOWN button
and the AUTO DEL button while turning
OFF the controller.
Notes

14BPlayback (Scenes)
MANUAL RUN SCENE
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 BANK that stores the
scene you want to run manually by using
the BANK UP/DOWN.
3) Press the SCENE button to run.
Notes

If you are in programming mode you can also
press and hold the PROGRAM button until
Program is removed from the display.
RUNNING IN SOUND-MODE
Action 
1) Press the MUSIC/BANK-COPY button
until the MUSIC TRIGGER LED turns on.
2) Change BANK programs by using BANK
UP/DOWN buttons if necessary.
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 IN AUTO-MODE
Action 
1) Press and hold the AUTO DEL button until
the AUTO TRIGGER LED turns on.
2) Change BANK programs by using BANK
UP/DOWN buttons if necessary.
3) You can adjust the time between steps by
moving the SPEED fader and the fade
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

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time of the step by moving the FADE
TIME fader.
4) You can change Banks while in operation
by using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
never complete execution.
To revert to the programmed speed and fade time,
tap the program button
BLACKOUT
The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off (also called the home position of the
unit).
15BPlayback (Chases)
MANUAL RUN CHASES
This function allows the user to manually step through each individual step in a chase.
Action 
1) Press and hold PROGRAM button for 3
seconds to enter programming mode.
2) Start a chase by pressing any one of the
CHASE buttons.
3) Press the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY button to
manually step through the chase.
4) Use the BANK buttons to scroll through
the chases.
5) Press and hold the PROGRAM button for
3 seconds to exit programming mode.
Notes

AUTO RUN CHASES
Action 
1) Press any one of the CHASE buttons.
2) Press and release the Auto / Del button.
The corresponding LED will blink.
3) Adjust the SPEED and FADE TIME faders
to your liking.
4) You can override the speed and fade time
by tapping the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY
button (three) times. The chase will now
run on the interval time of the taps.
Notes

CAUTION! The fade setting should never be
slower than the speed setting or the scene will
never complete execution.
MUSIC RUN CHASES
Action 
1) Press any one of the CHASE buttons.
2) Press and release the MUSIC/BANK
COPY buttons. The corresponding LED
will blink in the display.
3) Your chase will now run to sound.
Notes


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RUNNING SEQUENTIAL CHASES
Action 
1) Press either AUTO DEL or MUSIC BANK
COPY 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
16BMidi Operation
The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel when it is set to full stop.
All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored.
To stop a chase, send the blackout on note.
Action 
4) Press the MIDI/ADD button. The LCD
display should now read MIDI and display
the current MIDI channel the controller is
set to receive.
5) Select the MIDI control channel (1~16) via
the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to set.
6) Press the MIDI/ADD button to store midi
setup settings.
Notes

This is the Channel that the controller will receive
MIDI note commands.
It is not necessary for the display to read “MIDI”
for the controller to be in receive mode.
MIDI NOTE FUNCTION (TURN ON/OFF)
00 to 07 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 1
08 to 15 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 2
16 to 23 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 3
24 to 31 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 4
32 to 39 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 5
40 to 47 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 6
48 to 55 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 7
56 to 63 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 8
64 to 71 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 9
72 to 79 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 10
80 to 87 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 11
88 to 95 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 12
96 to 103 Scenes 1~8 in BAN
K
13
104 to 111 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 14
112 to 119 Scenes 1~8 in BANK 15
120 Chase 1
121 Chase 2
122 Chase 3
123 Chase 4
124 Chase 5
125 Chase 6
126 BLACKOUT

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3BAPPENDIX
17BDMX 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’)
FIXTURE 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:
3PIN TO 5PIN 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
13
2
13
2
13
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

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18BReturns 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 (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request an RA # 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
19BClaims
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.
20BTroubleshooting
Please refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 22. If you still have a problem after trying those
solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support at [phone].