Summary of Radius RSX series
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3 important safety instructions – read this first safety instructions read and heed all warnings and safety instructions in this manual before using this product. Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage, injury, or death. 1) read these instructions. 2) keep these instructions. 3) he...
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4 attention: si ce produit contient une batterie au lithium, danger d'explosion si la pile au lithium est remplacée de façon incorrecte. Ne tentez pas de remplacer la batterie vous-même. Precauzioni di sicurezza - da leggere per primo norme di sicurezza prima di procedere con l'utilizzo del prodotto...
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5 caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by loud technologies® could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under fcc rules. Correct disposal of this product this symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according to the we...
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6 cavo d'alimentazione ac cautela: il connettore del cavo d'alimentazione ac fornto in dotazione potrebbe non essere adeguato per le prese di corrente impiegate nell'area in cui il diffusore viene utilizzato. In questo caso, contattare un elettricista qualificato per sostituire la presa di corrente ...
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7 advertencias de suspensión advertencia: la suspensión de cualquier cosa, especialmente por encima de las personas, se debe hacer con mucho cuidado. Siempre contratar los servicios de un profesional certificado que está calificado para determinar los requisitos para implementar y para las maniobras...
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8 table of contents important safety instructions – read this first ............................................................................................................................................... 3 consignes de sÉcuritÉ – À lire en premier ...............................................
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9 level...................................................................................................................................................................................20 optilogic.........................................................................................................
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10 arrayquick-startguide.....................................................................................................................................................40 troubleshooting................................................................................................................
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11 radius series introduction congratulations on your purchase of an eaw radius loudspeaker. With proper operation and care, this eaw product will provide many years of service and reliability. In addition to offering renowned eaw fidelity at any output level, we are confident that radius will drast...
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12 functionality and operation rsx208l / rsx86 / sx89 / rsx126 / rsx129 connectors and controls 1 ac mains input connect to ac mains supply as labeled. 2 ac mains loop through loop ac mains for additional radius products. 3 ac loop circuit breaker user resettable, 12a (115 v), 6a (230 v). 4 xlr inpu...
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Ac mains connection connect the supplied ac mains cord to the neutrik powercon® socket on the rear of the radius. The powercon® system utilizes a locking connector. To lock, twist 1/4 turn clockwise after fully inserting it into the ac mains receptacle. Connect the other end to an ac mains supply re...
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Rsx208l / rsx12 walkaround let’s walk around the boxes and take a look at some of the other features of radius. Infrared (ir) transceivers [rsx208l / rsx12] each time a user powers on a radius, the modules immediately use the ir transceivers to announce themselves to their neighbors and recognize th...
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16 rsx86 / rsx89 / rsx126 / rsx129 / rsx18 walkaround let’s walk around the other radius series boxes and take a look at the remaining features of all models..
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Mounting points (aka fly points and/or rigging points) as seen in the images above, the radius rsx12 and rsx18 subwoofers come equipped with eight (8) integrated mounting points. Four are located in each corner on the top of the box and two are on the top corner of each side. The radius rsx86 and rs...
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18 check to make sure that the support surface (e.G. Floor, etc.) has the necessary mechanical characteristics to support the weight of the subwoofer(s) and loudspeaker(s). Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage to the equipment, personal injury, or death..
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20 rear panel home screen and menu navigation the radius series loudspeaker’s lcd display and dsp navigation / edit wheel are used to monitor the loudspeaker’s status and adjust its dsp settings. Rotate the dsp navigation / edit wheel to change the highlighted sub-menu or to change parameter values....
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21 upon completion of automatic optimization, settings for all rsx208l modules in the array are adjusted for optimum performance across the specified coverage area. Equalization adjustments are made to compensate for low frequency coupling depending upon the number of rsx208l modules in the array. A...
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22 blue the blue voicing provides a more significant 2 db low-frequency boost, coupled with the same high-frequency roll-off as grey, but with 2 db more mid-frequency attenuation from 700 hz to 8,000 hz. This voicing is most suitable for high-spl performances with significant upper-mid content. The ...
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23 ! Output check transducers and amplifier channels can quickly be checked without the need for an external noise generator and any associated cables or test equipment. Individual transducers and amplifier channels can be tested manually or via an automated sequence. Initiating output check automat...
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24 dim when maximum brightness settings become too distracting such as in darker theaters or evening outdoor events, the ldc display can be dimmed. Menu navigation and parameter entry is performed with the lcd display at reduced brightness. The home screen is also displayed at reduced brightness. Of...
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25 • right - automatic array detection indicators o up and down arrows illuminate to indicate that the rsx208l is part of an array and that another rsx208l or rsx12 is present above or below it. O white indicates that the rsx208l is part of an array that is ready to be optimized. O green indicates t...
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26 ! Radius rsx12 menus upon power on and initialization of the subwoofer the main menu is displayed. Here the user can adjust the rsx12’s output level, alignment delay settings, crossover configuration and user preferences, and initiate a test of the subwoofer’s output. If the home screen (see belo...
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27 sub: pink noise can be activated for manual testing of the subwoofer’s transducer and amplifier. 1. Rotate the dsp navigation / edit wheel to select sub. 2. Press then turn the dsp navigation / edit wheel to change the status to “on” and activate pink noise. 3. Press then turn the dsp navigation ...
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28 about: the about screen provides the user with information about the subwoofer’s current input source, model number, firmware and network address details. Should you ever need to contact the eaw application support group or eaw service department for assistance with your subwoofer, you may be ask...
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29 radius rsx86 / rsx89 / rsx126 / rsx129 menus upon power on and initialization of the loudspeaker the main menu is displayed. Here the user can adjust the full-range rsx’s output level, alignment delay settings, voicing profile and user preferences and initiate a test of the loudspeaker’s output. ...
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30 blue the blue voicing provides a more significant 2 db low-frequency boost, coupled with the same high-frequency roll-off as grey, but with 2 db more mid-frequency attenuation from 700 hz to 8,000 hz. This voicing is most suitable for high-spl performances with significant upper-mid content. The ...
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31 ! Selecting variable allows the user to enter a specific corner frequency to optimize the loudspeaker for use with other subwoofers, or if desired to roll off some of the low frequency output when used without a subwoofer. Rotate the dsp navigation / edit wheel to highlight var and then press it....
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32 screen: to accommodate aesthetically sensitive situations where the bright lcd display may be distracting, the rsx208l provides three options for the user to optimize the lcd display behavior and brightness. To change settings, rotate the dsp navigation / edit wheel to select screen bright this i...
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33 • left - status “led” indicator o green indicates that the loudspeaker is online and functioning normally. O red indicates that the amplifier is clipping or that a fault has been detected in the loudspeaker system. • right – ethernet link “led” indicator o amber indicates that an ethernet link ha...
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34 radius rsx18 menus upon power on and initialization of the subwoofer the main menu is displayed. Here the user can adjust the rsx18’s output level, alignment delay settings, crossover configuration and user preferences, setup cardioid mode and initiate a test of the subwoofer’s output. If the hom...
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35 ! Initiating output check automatically or manually will cause the subwoofer to emit pink noise. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing prot...
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36 subwoofers exhibiting distorted audio, poor frequency response, low output, etc. Certain settings in the subwoofer can only be accessed via the eaw mosaic application for ios. Sometimes these settings can be the cause of what appears to be poor performance when the subwoofer is isolated on the te...
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37 in depth with dante™ introduction dante – digital audio network through ethernet – is the de facto standard in digital audio networking, delivering unmatched audio quality, extremely flexible routing and offers significant cost savings compared to traditional analog cable runs. Radius series loud...
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38 mastering eawmosaic introduction while much of the control is available on the full-color screen and controller on the rear panel of each radius series speaker, the real power happens when using the eawmosaic application. The eaw eawmosaic app helps users set up and configure their radius- based ...
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39 device and download requirements eawmosaic control software is run on an apple ipad. Eawmosaic requires at least one (and allows up to 10) ipads running ios 8 or higher. Ipads running anything other than ios 8 or higher are not supported. Eawmosaic is completely useable offline for design purpose...
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40 array quick-start guide in almost all cases, it is essential for the operator to employ eawmosaic to perform a system prediction in advance of flying an array of rsx208l or rsx12. However, this section provides a series of pre-approved rigging configurations for specific ‘typical’ use cases. As l...
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41 ground-supported array, 100-foot throw when rigging points are not available to an array, rsx208l can be ground-stacked on the flybar to form a very high-output, controlled pa system. For this configuration, it is strongly recommended to elevate the system such that some or all of the rsx208l enc...
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42 flown array, 100-foot throw for this configuration, (4) rsx208l are flown at a height corresponding to a portable stage or crank-up stand. Coverage and spl is very good to a distance of approximately 100ft/15.6m. Equipment: (1) fbx100 (4) rsx208l per cluster max audience distance: 100 ft/15.6 m t...
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43 flown array, 150-foot throw for this configuration, (6) rsx208l are flown at a height corresponding to a portable stage or crank-up stand. Coverage and spl is extended, and consistency from front to back is improved due to the larger array’s improved pattern control. Equipment: (1) fbx100 per clu...
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44 flown array, 200-foot throw with this configuration, coverage is extended as far as 200 feet while maintaining a low trim height and weight. For yet greater flow, trim height could be increased, or a delay system could be added. The addition of rsx12 subwoofers into the flown array (combined with...
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45 troubleshooting in the unlikely event of any issues with your radius system, refer to the below symptoms and potential resolutions. If none of these apply, please contact eaw’s application support group for assistance (contact information on next page). Symptom possible cause potential resolution...
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46 service, inspection & maintenance general service all components in the radius system are designed to withstand the most rigorous and demanding environments. Through regular operation it may still be necessary to replace acoustical, electronic and mechanical components. Contacting eaw we have att...
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