ETC Obsession® II SystemObsession Series

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

APPLICATIONS BroadwayProfessional / regional theatreOpera and danceBroadcast studioTour showsConvention hall

FEATURES Tracking operationETCNet2 supportMoving light controlSpreadsheet editingScroller support

ACCESSORIES Video NodeDMX NodeRemote Focus Unit (RFU)Wireless Remote Focus Unit (WRFU)Obsession OfflineFileserver

SYSTEM CAPACITY 8,192 DMX512 dimmers750, 1,536, or 4608 control channels1,000 cues999 groups / focus groups100 moving light libraries999 effects2,000 macrosSix pages of multi-function encodersX/Y trackpad126 simultaneous fades

Eight physical faders118 virtual faders

Full tracking backup availableDiskette driveAlphanumeric keyboard

ON

OFF

15

A

M

P

SWITCHED OUTLETS

PULLPULLPL-8

DIMMER

POWER CONDITIONER

AND LIGHT MODULE

FURMANOFF

ON

LIGHTS

SECONDARY

ETCNet

MASTER

TRACKING

SECONDARY

PRIMARY

AUTO

PRIMARY

I O SELECT

SECONDARY

PRIMARY

TRACKING

MASTER

ETCNet

PRIMARY

SECONDARY

KEYBOARD

Obsession FamilyModel# DescriptionOBSNII - FP Obsession II FacepanelOBSNII - DRC Obsession II Designers Remote ConsoleOBSNII - SPS Obsession II Single Processor SystemOBSNII - DPS Obsession II Dual Processor System

O R D E R I N G I N F O R M A T I O N

Obsession II ConfigurationModel# Channels DimmersDPS 750 750 8192*DPS 1500 1536 8192*DPS 4600 4608 8192*SPS 750 750 8192*SPS 1500 1536 8192*SPS 4600 4608 8192*

*Requires one or more ETCNet2 DMX Node

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS Playback DisplayFader statusCue, group and submaster listsMoving light fixture, library and attribute lists

Command displayLive

Conventional, Moving light, SpreadsheetBlind

Conventional, Moving light, Cue list, Spreadsheet

GroupGroup list, Spreadsheet

SubmasterSubmaster list, Spreadsheet

EffectEffect list

ParkChannel check and ParkDimmer check and Park

PatchBy channel, dimmer or dimmer labelRange PatchingProportional levelsA/B Dimmer Doubling capabilityMoving light patchPersonality setupEncoder setup

SetupMemoFlexichannel (displays selected or used channels)Preview

PLAYBACK FadersCONTROLS Eight timed/manual faders

118 virtual faders

Go buttonStop/Back buttonAll Manual buttonRate control buttonLevel/Rate wheelGrandmaster slider Blackout buttonSubmasters

Two pages of 48 submasters with bump buttons and integral LEDs

CONTROL KEYPAD Command line editing FEATURES Cue Attributes

Cues from .01 to 999.99Split up/down fade timesSplit wait timesFollow timeLink to cue or macroPark to fader commandModified rateBlockLabelEight-part multipart cuesSelective cue recordingUpdate cue commandTrack or Cue Only recordingProportional range editing of channel levels inspreadsheet display“Replace With” instruction to range edit discrete values

Channel functionsLists constructed with +, – and ThruUndo reverses last instructionProportional adjustment with level wheelLevel sets channel to a default value +10 and –10 commandsSneak sets channel to discrete or fader level in default or specified timeIndependent channelsChannel usage display

Group functions999 groups with labelsProportional adjustment range editing of channel levels in Spreadsheet displayAny cue or submaster may be used as a group

Submaster functionsTwo pages of 48 submasters with labels, timing andrate attributesBump buttons may be enabled, disabled or soloProportional range editing of channel levels inSpreadsheet displayOverlapping inhibitive or additive submastersBank loading of cues, groups and effectsProgrammable In/Dwell/Out fade timesLive and programmed rate controlUpdate feature to re-record and restore control

Effects function999 effects with 99 steps eachEffect start, pause, resume, fade, loop functionsIn/Dwell/Out step timesHi/Low levelsIn/Dwell/Out effect timesEffects may be recorded to cues or loaded to submastersHTP/LTP playback optionsRange editing of effect step values and attributesEffect labels

Profiles32 user-definable profiles, including nine prerecorded profilesEditable with level wheel or keypadProfiles may be assigned to dimmers or cuesProfile labels

Macros2,000 macrosMacros may activate any button on the consoleLive Learn mode and blind edititingMacros programmable to hold for input and continue

Moving light functionsBuilt-in support for moving lights and color scrollersCustom fixture personalitiesGobo, color and position librariesReferential focus groups

Security log-in functionMultiuser

Two full-function usersExclusive channel controlSplit cue listThree limited-function “phantom” usersMirror functionSlider Allocation displayVideo expand

Show file storageDisketteHard driveRemote file serverPartial show readDiscreet cue, group and effect read

INTERFACES ETCNet2ETCLinkMIDIMIDI Show ControlSMPTE

OPTIONAL ETCNet2 DMX NodesEQUIPMENT ETCNet2 Video Node

Obsession Off-LineFull Tracking BackupFile serverLaser printerInkjet printerRemote Focus Unit (RFU)Wireless Remote Focus Unit (WRFU)VGA flat screen 15” monitors

Note: Some available functions may be modified over the life of the product. In addition, functions not described here may also be added. In order to maintainthe highest possible standards, ETC, Inc., reserves the right to changespecifications without notice.

Obsession® II SystemObsession Series

T Y P I C A L S Y S T E M R I S E R D I A G R A M

W I R I N G

Device Wire Type Device Wire Type

M1

A/BClear

Blind

S*

Cue

Rec

Group

7

4

–

Clear

1

8

5

0

•

2

Chan

Thru

Except

Rec

And

Dim

At

Level

Solo

Full

9

6

+

Enter

3

Remote Focus Unit

21

Cue1

Chan5 at 75

Stage

A/BBack

A/BHold

A/BGo

Stage

M*

Time

Track

Sub

Input OutputReset

1 2 3 4

DMX /

NetworkActivity

Power

RfuETClink

DMX2

DMX1

DMX3

DMX4 ETCNET2 DMX NODe

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH

Input OutputReset

1 2 3 4

Power

NetworkActivity

ETCNET2 DMX NODe

DMX /

PUSH RfuETClink

DMX2

DMX1

DMX3

DMX4

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

PUSH Category 5 Ethernet (RJ45)(1) Belden 1583A (UTP)

Category 5 Ethernet (RJ45)(1) Belden 1583A (UTP)

DMX (XLR5)(1) Belden 9729

ETCLink (XLR6) (1) Belden 9729(2) #16 AWG Stranded

Video Node

DMX Node rack mount

Remote Focus UnitSensor Racks

MIDI

DMX

Printer - Parallel

SMPTE

DMX (XLR5)Belden 9729

SMPTE (XLR3)Consult Manual or ETC Technical Servicesfor details

RFU (XLR6)(1) Belden 9728(2) #16 AWG Stranded

Standard MIDI Cables5 Pin DIN Connector

Standard Parallel Printer Cable

Wire Types for Obsession II consoles with....

A

B

C

C

D

E

A

G

FDMX Nodewall mount

Category 5 Ethernet (RJ45)(1) Belden 1583 (UTP)(2) #16 AWG Stranded

C

M1

A/B

Clear

Blind

S*

Cue

Rec

Group

7

4

–

Clear

1

8

5

0

•

2

Chan

Thru

Except

Rec

And

Dim

At

Level

Solo

Full

9

6

+

Enter

3

Remote Focus Unit

2

1

Cue

1

Chan

5 at 75

Stage

A/B

Back

A/B

Hold

A/B

Go

Stage

M*

Time

Track

Sub

Input OutputRe s et

1 2 3 4

Po w e r

N e t w o r kA c t i v i t y

ETCNET2 DMX NODe

DMX /

PUSH RfuETClink

DMX2

DMX1

DMX3

DMX4

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH

Input OutputReset

1 2 3 4

DMX /

Ne t wo r kA c t i v i t y

Powe r

RfuETClink

DMX2

DMX1

DMX3

DMX

4 ETCNET2 DMX NODe

In

KEYBOARD

90-250V ~ 50/60 Hz-6.3A

On

Termination

T6.3A/250V

FUSE

OffETCLink

Class 2 Output

U

S

RFU/Remote I/OT2.5A

SE

FU

F

E

SMPTE

PUSHRFU

Remote Macros

ETCLink

DMX512

OUT

USB

SERIAL

MOUSE PRINTER

MIDIOut Thru

DMX 1

PUSH PUSHDMX 2

IN MIC

GAME

TerminationDMX In

On Off

DMX 3

PUSHDMX In

Video

AU

IT

hinNet

Twisted P

air

Sw

itcher

Diagnostic Monitor

Access Point

MIDI In/Out/Thru

Ethernet*

Video Node and Monitor

DMX Node

DMX Node

Remote Focus Unit

WirelessRemote Focus

Unit

DMX

ETCLink

Sensor Dimming Rack

Printer

*Ethernet distribution equipment required

A

B

C*

C*

D

G

E

Obsession II FP

Obsession II DRC

FSMPTE

Obsession® II SystemObsession Series

Americas � 3030 Laura Lane, P.O. Box 620979, Middleton, WI 53562-0979 USA � Tel: +1 608 831 4116 � Fax: +1 608 836 1736 � Toll free: 800 688 4116 � Toll free fax: 800 555 8912

Europe � Unit 5, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road, London W3 6UU, UK � Tel: +44 (0)20 8896 1000 � Fax: +44 (0)20 8896 2000

Asia � Room 605-606, Tower III Enterprise Square, 9 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong � Tel: +852 2799 1220 � Fax: +852 2799 9325

Web: www.etcconnect.com � Email: (US) mail@etcconnect.com � (UK) mail@etceurope.com � (Asia) mail@etcasia.com

Copyright © 2003 ETC. All Rights Reserved. All product information and specifications subject to change. 4152L1021 Rev. C Printed in USA 06/03

PUSH

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH

Input OutputReset

1 2 3 4

DMX /

NetworkActivity

Pow er

RfuETClink

DMX2

DMX1

DMX3

DMX4 ETCNET2 DMX NODe

PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH

Input OutputReset

1 2 3 4

DMX /

NetworkActivity

Pow er

RfuETClink

DMX2

DMX1

DMX3

DMX4 ETCNET2 DMX NODe

ON

OFF

15AMP

SWITCHED OUTLETS

PULLPULLPL-8

DIMMER

POWER CONDITIONER

AND LIGHT MODULE

FURMANOFF

ON

LIGHTS

SECONDARY

ETCNet

MASTER

TRACKING

SECONDARY

PRIMARY

AUTO

PRIMARY

I O SELECT

SECONDARY

PRIMARY

TRACKING

MASTER

ETCNet

PRIMARY

SECONDARY

KEYBOARD

Hot Pockets

Dimmer Outputs1 , 2

3 , 4

5 , 6

7 , 8

9 , 10

11 , 12

13 , 14

15 , 16

17 , 18

19 , 20

21 , 22

23 , 24

25 , 26

27 , 28

29 , 30

31 , 32

33 , 34

35 , 36

37 , 38

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41 , 42

43 , 44

45 , 46

47 , 48 95 , 96

93 , 94

91 , 92

89 , 90

87 , 88

85 , 86

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81 , 82

79 , 80

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49 , 50

T Y P I C A L I N S T A L L A T I O N S Y S T E M

T Y P I C A L T O U R S Y S T E M

Portable

COMPUTER

PUSH

WallsZonesPresets

Preset 4

Off

Preset 2

Preset 1 Preset 3

PUSH

ETCNet2

ETCNet2

ETCNet2

ETCNet2

ETCNet2

UnisonLinkPower

DMX

ETCLink

DMX

RFU

ETCNet2

Obsession II FP Obsession II DRC

DPS

Video Node

DMX Nodes

Sensor Racks

Moving Lights

DMX

DMX

ETCNet2

ETCNet2

ETCNet2

ETCNet2ETCNet2

ETCNet2

Access Point

WRFU

DMX

ETCLink

Obsession II FP

Obsession II DRC

Moving Lights

Scrollers

SP48DPS

Video Node

RFUKeyboard

DMX Node

DMX Node