General use
DMX channels
This 6-channel DMX controller is suitable for simple venues where DMX-controlled lighting is only controlled
with several DMX-channels. The OSO COM 6 is mostly used for controlling RGB LED fixtures, fog machines,
special effects and simple static stage lighting.
Always make sure that your connected DMX device requires not more than 6 DMX-channels. When
connecting devices that require more channels, it might be possible that some functions can not be
controlled. It is also possible to give multiple devices the same starting address, or to connect multiple DMX-
controlled devices that require 6 or less channels when adding up the used DMX channels.
Sliders/faders
The unit contains a slider per channel. Each slider provides a signal between 0 and 255 (0-100%). Please
check the product manual of the connected device which channel and value triggers which function. For
static light (such as parcans, connected to a DMX dimming device), each channel can be controlled between
0 and 100% intensity.
Also make sure that the selected starting address of your connected device is set properly. When you select
DMX starting address 2 for a 6-channel device, there is a possibility that not all functions can be triggered.
Master fader
The unit is equipped with a master fader (slider). This unit makes it possible to control the overall intensity
from 0 to 100% evenly for all channels.
For example, when the value of every channel is set to value 255 (100%), the master fader can control the
group of channels and evenly bring down the intensity. This only works for static lighting (intensity values).
When a normal channel is set to 50% intensity, the master slider only increases or decreases the value from
0 to 50% evenly.
When using the master slider in combination with intelligent behavior of DMX-lighting (such as movement,
gobo change, color change, macros or strobe, this function may cause strange response from your
connected DMX-lighting. Please leave the master slider to 100% intensity when you only want to change the
value of the normal channels independently from 0 to 255.
Works with the master-slider:
- Static DMX dimmer (e.g. for parcans, spotlights, theatre lights)
- Static DMX RGB LED devices (e.g. LED-parcans, LED-bars, LED-projectors)
- 1-channel fog machines (output 0-100%)
- Special effects (such as DMX controlled confetti shooters)
- DMX switchpacks (which will activate a connected device at 50% intensity or above)
Might not work properly with the master slider
:
- (LED) DMX scanners
- (LED) DMX movingheads
- (LED) DMX lighting effects
- Static DMX RGB LED devices with strobe, master dimmer and macro functions (e.g. LED-parcans, LED-
bars, LED-projectors)
- Any other DMX-controlled device with intelligent behavior (such as movement, gobo change, color change,
macros or strobe)
Power supply
A power supply for direct connection to a wall outlet is provided (230V AC, 50 Hz). Please check carefully if
your wall outlet is suitable for the voltage requirements of this unit.
The included power supply transforms the currency to a 9V DC voltage.
It is possible to use a 9V battery as a power supply. To connect a 9V battery, please remove the lid on the
rear of the controller with a suitable screwdriver. Behind the lid you will find connection terminals to connect
your battery and to store it safely inside the unit.
Any information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without further notice.
User manual version: 2.0
Creation date + author initials: 29-03-2014 RV Revision date + author initials: 29-03-2014 RV
