Chauvet Obey 4 User manual

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User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................................................................................... 6
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................6
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................6
MANUAL CONVENTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................................6
ICONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................7
2. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................................8
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................8
3. SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
ACPOWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
MOUNTING............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Orientation................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
FIXTURE ADDRESSING...........................................................................................................................................................................9
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................... 10
PRESET OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................................10
RGBFADE OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................................10
AUTO OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................10
CHASE OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................................11
RGBOFFSET OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................11
COLOR MACRO OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................12
SOUND-OVERRIDE ..............................................................................................................................................................................12
WHITE (OR AMBER).............................................................................................................................................................................12
STROBE-OVERRIDE.............................................................................................................................................................................13
BLACKOUT..........................................................................................................................................................................................13
MANUAL RGBWMODE .......................................................................................................................................................................13
5. APPENDIX..................................................................................................................................................................14
DMXPRIMER .....................................................................................................................................................................................14
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................14
FIXTURE LINKING.................................................................................................................................................................................15
DATA CABLING....................................................................................................................................................................................15
DMX Data Cable....................................................................................................................................................................................................15
CABLE CONNECTORS ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS........................................................................................................................................................16
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart............................................................................................................................................................................16
Setting up a DMXSerial Data Link........................................................................................................................................................................16
GENERAL MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................................17
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 17
RETURNS.......................................................................................................................................................................18
CONTACT US................................................................................................................................................................. 19
1. ANTES DE EMPEZAR ................................................................................................................................................ 20
QUÉ VA INCLUIDO................................................................................................................................................................................20
INSTRUCCIONES DE DESEMBALAJE........................................................................................................................................................20
CONVENCIONES DEL MANUAL ...............................................................................................................................................................20
ICONOS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD............................................................................................................................................................21
2. INTRODUCCIÓN......................................................................................................................................................... 22
CARACTERÍSTICAS...............................................................................................................................................................................22
VISIÓN GENERAL DEL PRODUCTO..........................................................................................................................................................22
3. INSTALACIÓN............................................................................................................................................................ 23
CORRIENTE ALTERNA...........................................................................................................................................................................23

MONTAJE ...........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Orientación.............................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Instalación..............................................................................................................................................................................................................23
ASIGNACIÓN DE DIRECCIÓN AL APARATO................................................................................................................................................23
4. INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO ................................................................................................................ 24
FUNCIONAMIENTO PRECONFIGURADO....................................................................................................................................................24
MODO FADE RGB...............................................................................................................................................................................24
FUNCIONAMIENTO AUTOMÁTICO............................................................................................................................................................24
FUNCIONAMIENTO DE SECUENCIAS........................................................................................................................................................25
FUNCIONAMIENTO OFFSET RGB...........................................................................................................................................................25
MODO MACRO DE COLOR .....................................................................................................................................................................26
PREFERENCIA SONIDO.........................................................................................................................................................................26
BLANCO (O ÁMBAR).............................................................................................................................................................................26
PREFERENCIA ESTROBOSCOPIO ...........................................................................................................................................................27
BLACKOUT..........................................................................................................................................................................................27
RGBWMANUAL..................................................................................................................................................................................27
5. APÉNDICE..................................................................................................................................................................28
MANUAL DMX....................................................................................................................................................................................28
RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS GENERALES .............................................................................................................................................28
ENLAZAR APARATOS............................................................................................................................................................................29
CABLEADO DE DATOS ..........................................................................................................................................................................29
Cablededatos DMX..............................................................................................................................................................................................29
CONECTORES DEL CABLE.....................................................................................................................................................................29
CONFIGURAR LA DIRECCIÓN DE INICIO ...................................................................................................................................................30
Tablade conversión de 3 pines a 5 pines.............................................................................................................................................................30
Configurar un enlace de datos en serie DMX .......................................................................................................................................................30
MANTENIMIENTO GENERAL...................................................................................................................................................................31
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS................................................................................................................................... 31
DEVOLU-CIONES........................................................................................................................................................... 32
CONTACTO ....................................................................................................................................................................33
1. AVANT DE COMMENCER.......................................................................................................................................... 34
CONTENU DE L'EMBALLAGE ..................................................................................................................................................................34
INSTRUCTIONS DE DÉBALLAGE..............................................................................................................................................................34
CONVENTIONS EMPLOYEES DANS CE MODE D'EMPLOI..............................................................................................................................34
ICÔNES...............................................................................................................................................................................................34
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ.................................................................................................................................................................35
2. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................36
CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............................................................................................................................................................................36
VUE D'ENSEMBLE DU PRODUIT ..............................................................................................................................................................36
3. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................................37
ALIMENTATION SECTEUR......................................................................................................................................................................37
MONTAGE...........................................................................................................................................................................................37
Orientation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Installation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
ADRESSAGE DES PROJECTEURS ...........................................................................................................................................................37
4. INSTRUCTIONS D'EMPLOI........................................................................................................................................ 38
FONCTIONNEMENT AVEC PRÉRÉGLAGES (PRESET).................................................................................................................................38
FONCTIONNEMENT EN FONDU RVB (MODE RGBFADE)..........................................................................................................................38
FONCTIONNEMENT AUTOMATIQUE (MODE AUTO)....................................................................................................................................38
FONCTIONNEMENT AVEC SEQUENCES (MODE CHASES)...........................................................................................................................39
FONCTIONNEMENT EN DECALAGE RVB(MODE RGBOFFSET).................................................................................................................39
FONCTIONNEMENT AVEC MACRO COULEUR (MODE COLOR MACRO).........................................................................................................40
PRIORITÉ AU SON ................................................................................................................................................................................40
BLANC (OU AMBRE) .............................................................................................................................................................................40
PRIORITÉ AU STROBOSCOPE ................................................................................................................................................................41
BLACKOUT..........................................................................................................................................................................................41
RVBBLC MANUEL (MODE MANUAL RGBW)...........................................................................................................................................41

5. ANNEXE......................................................................................................................................................................42
INTRODUCTION AU DMX......................................................................................................................................................................42
DÉPANNAGE GÉNÉRAL.........................................................................................................................................................................42
CHAINAGE DES APPAREILS...................................................................................................................................................................43
CABLAGE DE DONNEES ........................................................................................................................................................................43
Câblededonnées DMX.........................................................................................................................................................................................43
CONNECTEURS DES CABLES.................................................................................................................................................................43
DEFINITION DE L'ADRESSE DE DEPART...................................................................................................................................................44
Tableau de conversion 3broches vers 5 broches.................................................................................................................................................44
Configuration d'une connexion de données série DMX........................................................................................................................................44
MAINTENANCE GÉNÉRALE ....................................................................................................................................................................45
CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES............................................................................................................................ 45
RENVOIS ........................................................................................................................................................................46
NOUS CONTACTER....................................................................................................................................................... 47
1. ERSTE SCHRITTE......................................................................................................................................................48
PACKUNGSINHALT...............................................................................................................................................................................48
ANWEISUNGEN FÜR DAS AUSPACKEN....................................................................................................................................................48
KONVENTIONEN DES HANDBUCHS.........................................................................................................................................................48
SYMBOLE ...........................................................................................................................................................................................48
SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN.................................................................................................................................................................49
2. EINLEITUNG...............................................................................................................................................................50
EIGENSCHAFTEN.................................................................................................................................................................................50
PRODUKTÜBERSICHT...........................................................................................................................................................................50
3. EINRICHTEN DES GERÄTS....................................................................................................................................... 51
NETZANSCHLUSS ................................................................................................................................................................................51
MONTAGE...........................................................................................................................................................................................51
Montagerichtung....................................................................................................................................................................................................51
Installation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................51
ADRESSIERUNG DES GERÄTS...............................................................................................................................................................51
4. BETRIEBSANWEISUNGEN........................................................................................................................................ 52
BETRIEB MIT VOREINSTELLUNGEN...........................................................................................................................................................52
BETRIEB MIT RGB-FADE .......................................................................................................................................................................52
AUTOMATISCHERBETRIEB .....................................................................................................................................................................52
BETRIEB MIT CHASES ..........................................................................................................................................................................53
BETRIEB MIT RGB-OFFSET..................................................................................................................................................................53
BETRIEB MIT FARBMAKROS ..................................................................................................................................................................54
ÜBERSCHREIBUNG DER MUSIKSTEUERUNG............................................................................................................................................54
WEIß (ODER BERNSTEINFARBEN)..........................................................................................................................................................54
STROBOSKOP-ÜBERSTEUERUNG..........................................................................................................................................................55
VERDUNKELUNG..................................................................................................................................................................................55
MANUELLER RGBW-MODUS ...............................................................................................................................................................55
5. ANHANG..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
DMX-EINE EINFÜHRUNG....................................................................................................................................................................56
ALLGEMEINE FEHLERBEHEBUNG...........................................................................................................................................................56
GERÄTEVERKNÜPFUNG........................................................................................................................................................................57
VERKABELUNG MIT DATENKABELN........................................................................................................................................................57
DMX-Datenkabel....................................................................................................................................................................................................57
KABELANSCHLÜSSE.............................................................................................................................................................................57
EINRICHTEN DER STARTADRESSE.........................................................................................................................................................58
Tabelle zur Umwandlung von 3-polig auf 5-polig..................................................................................................................................................58
Einrichtung einer seriellen DMX-Datenverbindung...............................................................................................................................................58
ALLGEMEINE WARTUNGSARBEITEN.......................................................................................................................................................59
TECHNISCHE DATEN....................................................................................................................................................59
REKLAMA-TIONEN........................................................................................................................................................ 60
KONTAKT.......................................................................................................................................................................61
1. VOORDAT U BEGINT................................................................................................................................................. 62

Copyright © Chauvet, 2015, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without notice.
C
hauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in
this manual.
Author:
R. Isenstadt
Revision:
2
Release Date: 03/1
7/2015
WAT IS ER INBEGREPEN .......................................................................................................................................................................62
UITPAKINSTRUCTIES............................................................................................................................................................................62
CONVENTIES VAN DEZE HANDLEIDING....................................................................................................................................................62
PICTOGRAMMEN..................................................................................................................................................................................62
VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES.....................................................................................................................................................................63
2. INLEIDING ..................................................................................................................................................................64
EIGENSCHAPPEN.................................................................................................................................................................................64
PRODUCTOVERZICHT...........................................................................................................................................................................64
3. INSTELLING ...............................................................................................................................................................65
AC-STROOM.......................................................................................................................................................................................65
MONTAGE...........................................................................................................................................................................................65
Oriëntatie................................................................................................................................................................................................................65
Installatie................................................................................................................................................................................................................65
ADRESSERING VAN DE ARMATUUR.........................................................................................................................................................65
4. GEBRUIKSINSTRUCTIES.......................................................................................................................................... 66
VOORINSTELLINGSBEDIENING...............................................................................................................................................................66
RGB-FADEBEDIENING..........................................................................................................................................................................66
AUTOMATISCHE BEDIENING..................................................................................................................................................................66
BEDIENING VAN DE ACHTERVOLGING.....................................................................................................................................................67
RGB-VERPLAATSINGSBEDIENING..........................................................................................................................................................67
KLEURENMACROBEDIENING..................................................................................................................................................................68
GELUIDSOVERNAME ............................................................................................................................................................................68
WIT (OF AMBER)..................................................................................................................................................................................68
STROBOSCOOPOVERNAME...................................................................................................................................................................69
BLACKOUT..........................................................................................................................................................................................69
HANDMATIGE RGBW-MODUS ..............................................................................................................................................................69
5. BIJLAGE..................................................................................................................................................................... 70
DMX-PRIMER.....................................................................................................................................................................................70
ALGEMENE PROBLEMEN OPLOSSEN.......................................................................................................................................................71
KOPPELING VAN DE ARMATUREN...........................................................................................................................................................72
GEGEGEVENSBEKABELING ...................................................................................................................................................................72
DMX-gegevenskabel..............................................................................................................................................................................................72
KABELSTEKKERS.................................................................................................................................................................................72
INSTELLEN VAN HET STARTADRES .........................................................................................................................................................73
3-pin naar 5-pin conversiediagram........................................................................................................................................................................73
Instellen van een seriële DMX-gegevenskoppeling..............................................................................................................................................73
ALGEMEEN ONDERHOUD......................................................................................................................................................................74
TECHNISCHE SPECIFICATIES...................................................................................................................................... 74
RETOUREN ....................................................................................................................................................................75
NEEM CONTACT OP......................................................................................................................................................76

1. Before You Begin 6
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is Included
•Obey™ 4
•Power Supply
•Warranty Card
•User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product, 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 product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the
fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Manual Conventions
Chauvet manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from
the regular text.
CONVENTION MEANING
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
MENU >
Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the
part of the user.
ICONS MEANING
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture
partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause
harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information.
Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from
functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

1. Before You Begin 7
Safety Instructions
•Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the product 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 the 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 20 in (50 cm)
from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate fixture at
temperatures higher than this.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product 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.
•Never connect the device to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
•Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Never carry the fixture directly from the cord.
•To eliminate wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information
about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

2. Introduction 8
2.INTRODUCTION
Features
•Compact DMX-512 controller for LED fixtures (up to 4-channels)
Channel 1: red
Channel 2: green
Channel 3: blue
Channel 4: white (or amber)
•Controls up to 4 separate fixtures
•Each fixture can be in different playback modes simultaneously
•Playback options include automated, sound-activated or manual RGBW
•Playback modes:
Preset: 9 built-in colors
Chases: manually trigger automated programs
Color macro: manually scroll through the color spectrum
RGB fade: automatically scroll through the color spectrum
RGB fade delay: automatically scroll through the color spectrum with a small delay to each fixture
Auto: randomly selects different colors for each fixture
•Variable fade times for all playback modes
•Variable strobing on the fly (2 Hz – 33 Hz)
•Adjustable blackout allows fixtures to fade in and out
•Adjustable audio sensitivity
Product Overview
Back Panel
Strobe
Microphone
Sensitivity
Adjustment Knob
Color Macro Mode
Chase Mode
Auto Mode
Blackout
Master Dimmer
(Blue)
RGB Fade Mode
Speed Time
(Red)
Fixture Selection 1~4
Manual RGBW
Sound Mode
Fade Time
(Green)
White Dimmer
Preset Colors
Preset Mode
Power On/Off
Power DC Input
DMX Out

3. Setup 9
3.SETUP
AC Power
This fixture runs on 12 VDC, 500 mA. Before powering on the unit, check the output of the power
supply to be sure that it is correct.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back
plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating
indicates its average current draw under normal conditions.
•Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a
rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel
is used only as a 0 to 100% switch.
•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 fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.
Mounting
Orientation
The Obey™ 4
may be mounted in any safe position.
Installation
Please see the drawing below, which shows the back of the controller. It details the dimensions
for mounting. This will aid in placing the holes for installation.
Fixture Addressing
The Obey™ 4 can control up to 4 separate fixtures. Each fixture must be set to predetermined
DMX addresses. Please see the chart below for the DMX starting addresses of each of the four
<FIXTURES>.
Fixture 1:
Fixture 2:
Fixture 3:
Fixture 4:
1 - DIP switch assignment [1]
5
- DIP switch assignment [1, 3]
9
- DIP switch assignment [1, 4]
13 - DIP switch assignment [1, 3, 4]

4. Operating Instructions 10
4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please note: the white/amber fader works independently of the current operating mode. Only
blackout will effect on this channel.
Preset Operation
This controller has preset colors. There are nine preset colors to choose from, which may be
accessed using the nine preset buttons. Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Press <PRESET> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
3. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the Fade Time.
4. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.
5. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.
6. Select one of the nine <PRESET COLOR> buttons.
Please be sure that the Strobe or Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.
Sound will not function in Preset Mode.
RGB Fade Operation
This controller has a preset color fading program, which will fade all units in unison between colors.
Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Press <RGB FADE>until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
3. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.
4. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.
5. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.
6. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.
Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.
Sound will function in RGB Fade Mode.
Auto Operation
This controller has built-in automatic programs, which will change each unit independently, between
random colors. Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Press <AUTO>until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
3. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.
4. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.
5. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.
6. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.
Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.
The fixtures in this mode will not be the same color. Each fixture will operate on a random
color.
Sound will function in Auto Mode.

4. Operating Instructions 11
Chase Operation
This controller has preset color chases. There are several color combinations to choose from.
Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Press <CHASES> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
3. Use the <PRESET COLORS> to select a chase. See the chart below for a description on
which button triggers which chase.
4. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.
5. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.
6. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.
7. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.
Chase Selection
Use the following <PRESET COLORS> to select the corresponding chase.
Red:
Orange:
Yellow:
Green:
Cyan:
Blue:
Purple:
Magenta:
White:
Red/Green
Green/Blue
Red/Blue
Red/Cyan
Green/Magenta
Yellow/Blue
White/Blackout
Color Cycle
Yellow/Magenta
Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.
Sound will function in Chase Mode.
RGB Offset Operation
This controller has a built-in color fade program that will chase between fixtures sequentially: 1–4,
continuously Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Press <RGB FADE> & <AUTO> simultaneously.
2. Adjust the <SPEED TIME> to the desired level to set the speed time.
3. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.
4. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.
5. <WHITE DIMMER> may be adjusted; however, it will not be affected by this mode.
Sound will function in RGB Offset Mode.
Please be sure that the Strobe & Blackout functions are not overriding the controls.

4. Operating Instructions 12
Color Macro Operation
This controller has preset color macros, some with different intensities. Please see the
instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Press <COLOR MACRO> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
3. Move the <SPEED TIME> fader to select the color.
4. Adjust the <FADE TIME> to the desired level to set the fade time.
5. Adjust the <MASTER DIMMER> to the desired level to set the intensity.
6. Adjust the <WHITE DIMMER> to the desired level to set the white intensity.
This mode applies the same color to all fixtures.
Sound will NOT function in Color Macro Mode.
Sound-Override
The modes in this controller that have multiple steps are normally triggered using the <SPEED
TIME> fader. However, they can be triggered using the built-in microphone, as well.
Sound-Override mode will ONLY work in one of the following modes:
•RGB Fade
•AUTO
•CHASES
Please see the following steps for operation.
1. Press <SOUND> until the LED indicator lights.
2. Adjust the sound sensitivity by rotating the <MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
ADJUSTMENT KNOB>.
White (or Amber)
The <WHITE DIMMER> fader on this controller operates entirely on its own, regardless of the
active operating mode.
The only functions that effect the White (or amber) color are <BLACKOUT> and <STROBE>.

4. Operating Instructions 13
Strobe-Override
One of the functions for the <SPEED TIME> fader is the strobe-override function. It will work in all
operating modes.
Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. See note below about RGBW Operation.
3. Press <STROBE> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
4. Adjust <SPEED TIME> to the desired level.
5. In order to return to the desired mode, press <STROBE> until the appropriate LED
indicator is off.
In order to deactivate this function for a single fixture, <STROBE> must be activated, and
<FADE TIME> must be set to 0.1M (fully down). Then, deactivate <STROBE> (the LED
indicator will turn OFF).
Strobe-Override will only affect fixtures that are selected.
Double-tap <STROBE> at any time to deactivate strobing for all fixtures!
If the fixture is in RGBW Operation, the faders must be adjusted above 0% in order for the
strobe to function.
Blackout
This controller has a dedicated blackout button. This button works in conjunction with the <FADE
TIME> fader. Please see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Adjust the <FADE TIME> fader to the desired value to determine how quickly the lights
will fade out.
3. Press <BLACKOUT> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
The blackout function will also work with the <FADE TIME> fader when disabling the
blackout.
The fading blackout function will not work when the controller is in Manual RGBW mode.
Double-tap <BLACKOUT> to instantly blackout all fixtures, regardless of what is selected,
according to the <FADE TIME> value.
Manual RGBW Mode
This controller has the ability to manually choose a custom color combination by simply using the
Red, Green Blue, and White faders. However, <MANUAL RGBW> must first be pressed. Please
see the instructions below for this operation.
1. Select one or more <FIXTURES>.
2. Press <MANUAL RGBW> until the appropriate LED indicator lights.
3. Adjust the Red, Green, Blue, and White faders to the desired levels.
Blackout dimming speed will not work in Manual RGBW mode. When <BLACKOUT> is
pressed, the lights selected will immediately turn off.
Speed/Fade Time will not work in Manual RGBW mode.

5. Appendix 14
5.APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A
fixture capable of receiving DMX 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+).
General Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POSSIBLE ACTION(S)
Breaker/Fuse
keeps blowing
•Excessive circuit load
•Check total load placed on the
electrical circuit.
•Short circuit along the power
wires •Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or external).
Device does not
power up
•No power
•Check for power on Mains.
•
Loose power cord
•
Check power cord
Fixture is not
responding to DMX
•Wrong DMX addressing
•Check Control Panel and unit
addressing
•Damaged DMX cables
•Check DMX cables
•Wrong polarity settings on the
controller
•Check polarity switch settings on
the controller
•Loose DMX cables
•Check cable connections
•Faulty DMX interface
•Replace DMX input
•Faulty Main PCB
•Replace Main PCB
Loss of signal
•Non DMX cables
•Use only DMX compatible cables
•Bouncing signals
•Install terminator as suggested.
•Long cable / Low level signal
•Install amplifier right after fixture
with strong signal.
•Too many fixtures
•Install an optically coupled DMX
splitter after unit #32.
•Interference from AC wires
•Keep DMX cables separated from
power cables or black lights.
If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact Chauvet
Technical Support.

5. Appendix 15
Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller
or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The
combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the
number of fixtures the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the
EIA-485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link.
C
onnecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX
optically-isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase Chauvet certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your
own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485
applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances.
The cable must have the following characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100–140 ohms
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR
connector on the other end.
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding
the common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test
cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not
grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
120 ohm ¼ W resistor
between pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on the output
of the last fixture
To avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always advisable to
connect a DMX signal terminator.
DMX connector configuration
Terminator

5. Appendix 16
Setting the Starting Address
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a
start address from 1–512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the
data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses six DMX
channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100,
101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap,
and note the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol, we suggest jumping
to the “Appendix” section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful
information that will help you understand its use.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to
3-pin adapter. 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
Not used
Pin 4
Not used
Pin 5
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
controller which will have a (female) 3-pin
connector to the input connector of the next
fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as
stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
This drawing
provides a general
illustration of the
DMX input/output
panel of a lighting
fixture.

5. Appendix 17
General Maintenance
To maintain optimum
performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently.
Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule,
fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance
and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear.
Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.
1. Unplug fixture from power.
2. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external
vents.
3. After the product has reached room temperature, clean all glass with a mild solution of glass
cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
4. Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
5. Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length........................................................................................................12.8 in (325 mm)
Width ........................................................................................................... 5.5 in (140 mm)
Height............................................................................................................2.1 in (52 mm)
Weight ............................................................................................................... 3 lb (1.4 kg)
POWER
Operating Range................................................................................DC 12 V, 500 mA max
Adapter (external power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)......................................Provided
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
Rating.....................................................................................................For indoor use only
THERMAL
Maximum ambient temperature...................................................................... 104 °F (40 °C)
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data Output ....................................................................................3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration............................................................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols.....................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT
DMX control channels.............................................................................................001–016
ORDERING INFORMATION
Obey™ 4 ..................................................................................................................OBEY4
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty........................................................................................... 2-year limited warranty

Returns 18
R
ETURNS
In case you need to get support or return a product:
•If you are located in the U.S., contact Chauvet World Headquarters (see Contact Us).
•If you are located in the UK or Ireland, contact Chauvet Europe Ltd. (see Contact Us).
•If you are located in Mexico, contact Chauvet Mexico (see Contact Us).
•If you are located in Benelux, contact Chauvet Europe BVBA (see Contact Us).
•If you are located in any other country, DO NOT contact Chauvet. Instead, contact your local
distributor. See www.chauvetlighting.com for distributors outside the U.S., UK, Ireland,
Mexico, or Benelux.
If you are located outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux, contact your distributor
of record and follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them. Visit our
website www.chauvetlighting.com for contact details.
Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model
number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return.
Send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing and accessories.
Chauvet will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. Chauvet will refuse any product returned without
an RMA number.
Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number directly
on the box.
Before sending the product, clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it
inside the box:
•Your name
•Your address
•Your phone number
•RMA number
•A brief description of the problem
Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging
will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are recommended.
Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or r
eplace returned
product(s).

Contact Us 19
C
ONTACT
US
WORLD HEADQUARTERS - Chauvet
General Information
Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]
Technical Support
Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone]
Email: tec[email protected]
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com
UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND - Chauvet Europe Ltd.
General Information
Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Email: ukt[email protected]om
World Wide Web
www.chauvetlighting.co.uk
MEXICO - Chauvet Mexico
General Information
Address: Av. Santa Ana 30
Parque Industrial Lerma
Lerma, Mexico C.P. 52000
Voice: [phone]
Technical Support
Email: servic[email protected]
World Wide Web www.chauvet.com.mx
CHAUVET EUROPE - Chauvet Europe BVBA
General Information
Address:Stokstraat 18
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium
Voice: [phone]
Technical Support
Email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.eu
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, or Benelux contact your dealer. Follow their
instructions to request support or to return a product. Visit our website for contact details.

1. Antes de Empezar 20
1.ANTES DE EMPEZAR
Qué va incluido
•Obey™ 4
•Fuente de alimentación
•Tarjeta de garantía
•Manual de usuario
Instrucciones de desembalaje
Inmediatamente después de recibir un dispositivo, desembale con cuidado la caja, compruebe el
contenido para asegurarse de que están presentes todas las piezas y de que se han recibido en
buen estado. Si cualquier elemento parece dañado a causa del transporte o la propia caja
muestra signos de manipulación inadecuada, notifíquelo inmediatamente al expedidor y quédese
con el material de embalaje para su inspección. Guarde la caja y todos los materiales de
embalaje. En caso de que el dispositivo tenga que devolverse a la fábrica, es importante que la
devolución del dispositivo se realice en la misma caja y embalaje originales de fábrica.
Convenciones del manual
Los manuales de Chauvet usan las siguientes convenciones para diferenciar ciertos tipos de
información del texto normal.
CONVENCIÓN SIGNIFICADO
[10] Un conmutador DIP para configurar
<Menu> Una tecla que se tiene que pulsar en el panel de control del aparato
1~512 Un rango de valores
50/60 Un conjunto de valores de los cuales solo se puede escoger uno
Configuración Una opción de menú que no se modifica (por ejemplo, mostrar el modo
de funcionamiento/estado actual)
MENÚ >
Configuración Una secuencia de opciones de menú que ha de seguirse
ON Un valor que se tiene que introducir o seleccionar
Iconos
Este manual utiliza los siguientes iconos para indicar qué información requiere especial atención
por parte del usuario.
ICONOS SIGNIFICADO
Este párrafo contiene información crítica sobre instalación, configuración
o funcionamiento. Hacer caso omiso de esta información puede provocar
que este aparato no funcione en parte o totalmente, se averíe o cause
daños al usuario.
Este párrafo contiene información importante sobre la instalación o la
configuración. Hacer caso omiso de esta información puede provocar que
el aparato no funcione correctamente.
Este apartado le recuerda información útil, pero no crítica.