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Chauvet Obey 40 - User Manual

Chauvet Obey 40
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Before You Begin

What Is Included

Lists the contents included with the Obey 40 D-Fi 2.4 package.

Unpacking Instructions

Provides guidance on how to carefully unpack the Obey 40 D-Fi 2.4 and check its condition.

Claims and Conventions

Details procedures for filing claims and defines text conventions used in the manual.

Disclaimer

States CHAUVET's liability regarding manual information changes and copyright.

Introduction

Features

Details the key features and capabilities of the Obey 40 D-Fi 2.4 controller.

Product Description

Provides an overview of the Obey 40 D-Fi 2.4 as a powerful DMX controller with wireless capabilities.

Mounting and Dimensions

Explains rack mounting, placement, wireless range considerations, and physical dimensions.

Wireless D-Fi Concepts

Explains the use of wireless D-Fi™ for DMX transmission and range limitations.

Programming Concepts

Describes how looks are created, saved into scenes, and scenes into chases.

Panel Overview

Front Panel View and Controls

Details the layout and functions of the front panel controls, buttons, and display.

Back Panel Overview

Back Panel Ports and DMX Polarity

Identifies back panel ports and explains DMX polarity settings for connectivity.

Setup

AC Power and Mounting

Covers power supply requirements, voltage compatibility, and mounting considerations.

D-Fi Configuration

Explains how to configure D-Fi settings using DIP switches for transmission or reception.

DIP Switches and Settings

Details the function of DIP switches for D-Fi™ channel selection and transmit/receive modes.

Channel Selection and D-Fi Signal

Describes manual/auto-sync channel selection and the D-Fi™ signal indicator states.

DMX and D-Fi Communication

DMX Cabling

Instructions for using DMX cabling as an alternative or supplement to D-Fi™ transmission.

D-Fi Communication

Explains D-Fi™ communication with compatible products and distribution products.

DMX Addressing and Fader Control

DMX Addressing

Details how the controller uses DMX addressing to control lights and the address ranges.

Faders and Pages

Explains the use of 8 channel faders across 2 pages to control 16 DMX channels.

Fader Customizations

Fader Customizations Overview

Introduces fader assignment and reversal as powerful customization tools for lighting rigs.

Creating a Fader Assignment

Step-by-step guide on how to change a fader's default DMX address.

Advanced Fader Operations

Copying and Reversing Fader Assignments

Instructions for copying fader customizations and reversing fader output.

Resetting the Board

Procedure to reset the controller to factory default settings, clearing customizations.

Programming

Program Mode Operations

Explains the purpose of program mode for creating and saving lighting looks, scenes, and chases.

Programming Lights

Details how to control lights using faders to set colors, positions, and operating modes.

Programming Products

Steps for programming lights to create a look and saving it into a scene.

Programming Scenes

Explains how to save lighting looks into scenes, organized into banks.

Deleting Scenes

Instructions for deleting individual scenes, banks of scenes, or all scenes.

Programming Chases

Details how to create chases by sequencing scenes or banks of scenes.

Modifying a Chase

Instructions for adding steps to or removing steps from an existing chase.

Adding a Step to a Chase

Step-by-step guide on inserting a new step into the middle of a chase.

Deleting Chase Steps and Chases

Procedures for deleting steps from chases, entire chases, or all programmed chases.

Playback

Playback Mode Overview

Describes the purpose of playback mode for running shows using saved scenes and chases.

Scene Playback Methods

Covers manual, auto, tap-sync, and music playback for scenes and banks.

Chase Playback Methods

Details manual, auto, tap-sync, and music playback for chases.

MIDI Operation

Explains how to trigger scenes and chases using external MIDI input.

Function Controls

Fog Control

Instructions for operating compatible CHAUVET fog machines using the dedicated fog button.

Strobe Control

Details how to operate CHAUVET strobes using the dedicated strobe button.

Audio Sensitivity Knob

Explains how the audio sensitivity knob adjusts the board's response to sound.

Technical Information

Maintenance

Provides guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the Obey 40 D-Fi 2.4 for optimal performance.

Technical Specifications

Lists detailed specifications including dimensions, power, and wireless frequency.

Returns and Support

Contact Us

Provides contact information for CHAUVET World Headquarters, Europe, and Mexico.

Chauvet Obey 40 Specifications

Power IconPower
auto-ranging external power supply100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
power consumption at 120 V<1 W (500 mA) max, 0.2 A inrush
power consumption at 230 V<1 W (500 mA) max, 0.2 A inrush
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
indoor ratingfor indoor use only
maximum ambient temperature104° F (40° C)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
length19 in (483 mm)
width3.5 in (89 mm)
height6.75 in (171 mm)
weight5.7 lbs (2.6 kg)

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