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Introduction: Congratulations on your purchase of the ADJ Focus Wash 400! This device is a 400W,
RGBACL (Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Cyan, Lime), LED moving light wash, and has been designed to
perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed. Please read and understand
the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These
instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
Please keep this manual with the device for future reference.
Customer Support: Contact ADJ Service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit
forums.adj.com with questions, comments or suggestions.
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WARNING! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself,
doing so will void your manufacturer’s warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact ADJ Products, LLC.
Do not discard the shipping cartoon in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
• Variable dimming modes/curves and strobe effects
• DMX and RDM protocol support
• DMX and power in/out connections
• LCD menu display with 6 button control panel
• Multiple unit power linking
• Multi-voltage universal auto switching power supply (AC100-240V)
INCLUDED ITEMS:
• Twist-lock power cable (x1)
• Omega brackets (x2)
• Snoot (x1)
• Linear Lens (x1)
• Screws (x4)
WARRANTY RETURNS
All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompanied
by a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the
return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written
down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain an R.A. number by contacting our customer support team. All packages returned to the service department not displaying an R.A. number
on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.
A. ADJ Products, LLC hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, ADJ Products, LLC products to be free of
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase
(see specic warranty period on reverse). This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased
within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility
to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, you must obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) before sending the product
back—please contact ADJ Products, LLC Service Department at 800-322-6337. Send the product only to
the ADJ Products, LLC factory. All shipping charges must be prepaid. If the requested repairs or service
(including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, ADJ Products, LLC will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be
shipped in its original package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, ADJ Products, LLC shall incur no liability whatsoever
for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the product is
modied in any manner which ADJ Products, LLC concludes, after inspection, aects the reliability of the
product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products, LLC factory
unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products, LLC; if the product is damaged because it was not properly maintained as set forth in the product instructions, guidelines and/or
user manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning, or periodic
checkup. During the period specied above, ADJ Products, LLC will replace defective parts at its expense
with new or refurbished parts, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason
of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of ADJ Products, LLC under this warranty
shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion
of ADJ Products, LLC. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after August 15, 2012,
and bear identifying marks to that eect.
E. ADJ Products, LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products
without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with
products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made
by ADJ Products, LLC in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or tness,
are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And all warranties, whether expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set
forth above. The consumer’s and/or dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall ADJ Product, LLC be liable for any loss and/or
damage, direct and/or consequential arising out of the use of, and/or inability to use this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products, LLC products, and supersedes all
prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
UV lighting, Strobes, Fog Machines, Bubble Machines, Mirror Balls, Par Cans, Trussing, Lighting Stands,
Power/Data Distribution, etc. excluding LED and lamps)
• Laser Products = 1-Year (365 Days) (excluding laser diodes which have a 6-Month Limited Warranty)
• LED Products = 2-Year (730 Days) (excluding batteries which have a 180 Day Limited Warranty)
• NOTE: 2-Year (730 Days) Limited Warranty ONLY applies to product purchased within the United States.
StarTec Series = 1-Year (365 Days) (excluding batteries which have a 180 Day Limited Warranty)
For Your Own Personal Safety, Please Read and Understand This Manual Completely Before
You Attempt To Install Or Operate This Unit!
• Be sure to save the packing carton in the unlikely event the device may have to be returned for
service
• Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to the device
• Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage for the device
• Do not open up the device for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts inside
• Disconnect the device’s main power when left unused for long periods of time
• Never connect this device to a dimmer pack
• Do not attempt to operate this device if it has been damaged in any way
• Never operate this device with the cover removed
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this device to rain or moisture
• Do not attempt to operate this device if the power cord has been frayed or broken.
• Do not attempt to remove or break o the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used
to reduce the risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection
• Never block the ventilation holes. Always be sure to mount this device in an area that will allow
proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall
• This unit is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors voids all warranties
• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter
• Please route your power cord out of the way of foot trac. Power cords should be routed so they
are not likely to be walked on, or pinched by items placed upon or against them
Maximum ambient operating temperature for this xture is 113 degrees F (45 degrees C). Do not
operate this device when ambient temperature exceeds this value!
Keep ammable materials away from this xture!
FIXTURE IS DESIGNED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY! DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!
The device should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen on, or liquid has been spilled into, the device.
C. The device has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions
from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only
have a DATA “OUT” terminal).
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufacturers to be
linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX
compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, try to use the shortest cable path possible
when linking several DMX fixtures. The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not
influence the DMX addressing. For example, a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed
anywhere in a DMX line: at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is
assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that
unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation): The Focus Wash 400 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the front panel of the fixture. Your unit and
your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output. We recommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard 110120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all pro lighting stores). Your cables
should be made with a male XLR connector at one end and a female XLR connector on the other.
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Notice: Be sure to follow figures 1 and 2 when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug
on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the
shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a
short circuit and may result in erratic behavior.
Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor
which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This unit is
inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a
cable terminator (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufacturers use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin data cables into a 3-pin line, a cable adaptor must be used. These adaptors are
readily available at most electronics stores. The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
This device is IP30 rated. It is protected against instrusion of solids larger than 2.5mm in size, such
as tools and thick-gauge wires. The device is NOT protected against liquid instrusion of any
kind.
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING!
Keep device a minimum of 5.0 feet (1.5m) away from ammable material and/or pyrotechnics.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.
MULTI-DEVICE DAISY CHAINING
• When connected to 240V power, up to 3 devices may be daisy chained together.
•When connected to 110V power, daisy chaining is NOT permitted. In this situation, only
operatethextureasasinglestandalonedevice!
DO NOT INSTALL THE DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO!
The unit MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and construction codes and regulations.
Before installing or mounting any device, a professional equipment installer MUST be consulted to
determine whether the mounting structure or surface is properly certied to safely support the combined weight of the xture, clamps, cables, and accessories.
Overhead xture installations must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as
an appropriately rated safety cable that meets all local, national, and country codes and regulations.
Maximum ambient operating temperature is 113°F (45°C). Do not operate this device when ambient
temperature exceeds this value.
This xture should be installed in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, and areas where unauthorized personnel might be able to reach the device by hand.
NEVER stand directly below the xture when rigging, removing, or servicing.
Allow approximately 15 minutes for the xture to cool down before servicing.
POTENTIAL INTERNAL FIXTURE DAMAGE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES OF LIGHT BEAMS
External sources of light beams from direct sunlight, lighting moving head fixtures, and lasers which
are focused directly towards the exterior housing and/or penetrate the front lens opening of ADJ
lighting fixtures can cause severe internal damage including burning of optics, dichroic color filters,
glass and metal gobos, prisms, animation wheels, frost filters, irises, shutters, motors, belts, wiring,
discharge lamps, and LEDs.
This issue is not unique to ADJ lighting fixtures; it is a common issue with lighting fixtures from all
manufacturers. Although there is no true way to fully prevent this issue from happening, the guidelines below can reduce the risk of any potential damage if followed. Contact ADJ Service for more
details.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE FIXTURE AND/OR FRONT LENS OPENING TO LIGHT BEAMS FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, OTHER LIGHTING MOVING HEAD FIXTURES, AND LASERS DURING
UNPACKING, INSTALLATION, USE, AND EXTENDED IDLE TIMES OUTDOORS. DO NOT FOCUS
A LIGHT BEAM FROM ONE LIGHTING FIXTURE DIRECTLY TOWARDS ANOTHER.
This fixture features multiple mounting clamp attachment points, as well as a safety cable attachment point, located on the bottom face of the fixture (see the illustration below). When mounting the
fixture to a truss or any other suspended or overhead installation, be sure to secure appropriately
rated clamps (not included) to the clamp attachment points and attach a separate SAFETY CABLE
of the appropriate safety rating to the safety cable rigging point.
SAFETY CABLE
ALWAYS ATTACH A SAFETY
CABLE WHENEVER INSTALLING
THIS FIXTURE IN A SUSPENDED
ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE
THAT THE FIXTURE WILL NOT
FALL IF THE CLAMP FAILS.
RIGGING
Overhead rigging requires extensive experience, including but not limited to: calculating working
load limits, understanding the installation material being used, and periodic safety inspection of all
installation material and the fixture itself. If you lack these qualifications, do not attempt to perform
the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
NOTICE: The max suitable enviromental temperature for this lighting fixture is 45˚C. Do not place
this lighting fixture in an environment where the temperatures exceed this rating. This will allow the
fixture to run at its best and help prolong the fixture life.
The Focus Wash 400 is fully operational in three different mounting positions: hanging upside-down
from a ceiling or trussing, sideways on trussing, or set on a flat level surface.Be sure this fixture is
kept at least 12m (40ft) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install
a safety cable (not included) as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in the
event the clamp fails. Never use the carrying handles for secondary attachment.
This fixture includes an easy to navigate control panel display, from which all necessary settings and
adjustments can be made. During normal operating, pressing the MODE button once will access
the fixture’s main menu. Once in the main menu, the UP and DOWN buttons can be used to navigate through the different functions. Press the ENTER button to select the option displayed on the
screen, and use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the settings for the selected option. Press
the ENTER button once more to confirm the setting. Pressing the MODE button at any time to return
to the main menu without making any adjustments.
System Menu Access: To access the system menu when the fixture is not running on the internal battery, press and hold the MODE button to illuminate the display screen until the DMX
address is displayed. Then navigate to the desired system menu.
All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when operating with a DMX controller, in order to
ensure that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is
the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control signal sent out from
the DMX controller. This starting DMX address is assigned by setting the correct DMX address on
the digital control display on the fixture.
You can set the same starting address for all fixtures or a group of fixtures, or set different addresses
for each individual fixture. Setting all fixtures to the same DMX address will cause all fixtures to react
in the same way. In this case, please note that changing the settings of one channel will affect all the
fixtures simultaneously.
If you set each fixture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the channel number you have set, based on the quantity of DMX channels of each fixture. That means changing the
settings of one channel will only affect the selected fixture.
As an example, when operating this fixture model in Basic (17 channel) mode, you should set the
starting DMX address of the first unit to 1, the second unit to 18 (1 + 17), the third unit to 35 (1 + 17 +
17), and so on. (See the chart below for more details.)
WARNING! DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES!
ALWAYS ALLOW THE FIXTURE TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE!
CLEANING
Frequent cleaning is recommended to ensure proper function, optimized light output, and an extended life. The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp,
smoky, or particularly dirty environments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s
optics. Clean periodically with a soft cloth to avoid dirt/debris accumulation.
NEVER use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based cleaners.
MAINTENANCE
Regular inspections are recommended to ensure proper function and extended life. There are no
user serviceable parts inside this fixture. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized ADJ
service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from an authorized
ADJ dealer.
Please refer to the following points during routine inspections:
• A detailed electrical check by an approved electrical engineer every three months, to make sure
the circuit contacts are in good condition and prevent overheating.
• Be sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened at all times. Loose screws may fall out
during normal operation, resulting in damage or injury as larger parts could fall.
• Check for any deformations on the housing, color lenses, rigging hardware and rigging points
(ceiling, suspension, trussing). Deformations in the housing could allow for dust to enter into the
fixture. Damaged rigging points or unsecured rigging could cause the fixture to fall and seriously
injure a person(s).
• Electric power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue or sediments.
Disconnect the unit from the power source, then use a flat head screw driver to unscrew the fuse
holder located above the DMX ports. Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one, then screw
the fuse holder back in. Replace only with a new fuse of the same type and rating.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THIS FUNCTION! NOTE ALL MENU SETTINGS BEFORE UPDATING SOFTWARE!
FIXTURE SOFTWARE CANNOT BE DOWNGRADED!
DOWNLOAD FIXTURE SOFTWARE TO PC ONLY! (NO MAC SUPPORT)
PLEASE CONTACT ADJ CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
1. Contact ADJ customer service to obtain the updated software. Download software to a USB
flash drive. In order to minimize the risk of downloading the incorrect software to your device,
make sure that the desired update files are the only files on the USB flash drive.
2. Disconnect any DMX connections from your device. Insert the USB flash drive into the service
port on your device.
3. Use the display screen control panel to navigate to Personality > Service > USB Port Power.
See the System Menu section of this manual for detailed instructions. Enter the passcode when
prompted, and switch the USB Port Power setting to ON.
4. Highlight the desired file and press ENTER to select it and begin the download.
5. The unit will now update, run an automatic software check, and reset. This may take some time.
6. Repeat this process for each software update file.
7. Verify by navigating to Information > Software Version and confirming that the correct software
version number is shown there (see the System Menu section of this manual for detailed instructions).