Episode radiance User manual

Installation Guide

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Introduction to Episode Radiance
The Episode Radiance system combines audio and lighting onto a single two-conductor wire using
the MB1. Designed for use with a standard DSP amplifier and low voltage light transformer, the
Episode Radiance system delivers exceptional audio and lighting performance in a single system
through simplified wiring, thanks to ACE technology by SWARM technology. Using a DSP amplifier
like the Episode Hybrid Amplifier with built in presets allows for EQ optimization specific to Radiance
speakers and the accompanying 8Ωsubwoofer.
Pro Tip: Always install at least one 8ΩRadiance subwoofer so the audio quality really shines!
Example of Radiance speakers and light placement around a back yard.
System Wiring Overview
MB1
Radiance
subwoofers to
DSP amplifier
Radiance speakers ands lights to MB1
Light
Transformer
to MB1
DSP
Amplifier
to MB1
Sub
Sub
SPEAKER OUT
BRIDGE
CH2 CH1
-
Negative
+
Positive
To next speaker
(if applicable)
From amp or
previous speaker
+
Positive
-
Negative
To next speaker
(if applicable)
From amp or
previous speaker

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70V Wiring for Speakers and Lights
All Radiance speakers and lights must be used with a
70V amplifier and wired in parallel.
Note: The subwoofer is 8Ω, and not included in this
calculation.
Use burial-rated wire for all outdoor installations.
The MB1 has a total audio load rating of 500W. Plan to
leave at least 100W of headroom.
Calculating Low-Voltage Lighting
Power
The chart to the right shows the available light switch
settings. Use this chart to calculate the total load being
used.
The total number of connected lights is determined by
the light transformer’s power. As the number of lights
increases, the available power decreases.
The MB1 has a total lighting load rating of 300W. Plan
to leave at least 60W of headroom.
Caution: Leave 20% headroom, using only 80% of the rated power of the amplifier and light
transformer to reduce strain on the equipment and avoid unwanted compression.
Choosing the correct wire gauge
40ft 80ft 120ft 160ft 200ft 240ft
40W 14-gauge 14-gauge 14-gauge 14-gauge 14-gauge 14-gauge
80W 14-gauge 14-gauge 14-gauge 12-gauge 12-gauge 10-gauge
120W 14-gauge 14-gauge 12-gauge 10-gauge 10-gauge 8-gauge
160W 14-gauge 12-gauge 10-gauge 8-gauge 8-gauge n/a
200W 12-gauge 10-gauge 8-gauge n/a n/a n/a
240W 10-gauge 8-gauge n/a n/a n/a n/a
OUTPUT
-
Negative
+
Positive
To next speaker
(if applicable)
From amp or
previous speaker
Tap Setting Speaker Qty. Total Watts
2W
4W
8W
16W
20%
Headroom
Total
Light
Setting Light Qty. Total Watts
Spot Light
(6W)
Ring Light
(6W)
Both (12W)
20%
Headroom
Total

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Speaker Tap Settings
The speaker’s tap settings are on the bottom of the device. The speakers are 70V
only, and can be set to 2, 4, 8, or 16W.
Light Settings
Use the switch on the bottom to set the light.
ASSEMBLY
All Radiance speakers, lights, and mounts use the same connection method, providing the ability to
use any Radiance mount with any Radiance light or speaker.
The speaker cap is removable and provides a connection point for a light to add further flexibility.
Spot lightRing light Both
To make a connection, place the speaker
or light into the mount and turn the device
clockwise.
To remove a device from a connection, push
down and turn the device counterclockwise.

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Speaker and Light Mounting
Radiance products have an IP66 weather rating. Mounts include carefully planned drainage holes.
Caution: Do not install Radiance devices next to sprinklers.
Surface Mount
ES-RAD-MNT-SUR
Connect the 70V wire run to
the mount’s pigtail using the
included silicon wire nuts.
Attach the mount to the
surface.
Set speaker tap and/or
light settings, located on the
bottom of the device.
Attach the speaker to the
mount.
1 2 3 4
Wall Mount
ES-RAD-MNT-WALL
1234
Connect the 70V wire run to
the mount’s pigtail using the
included silicon wire nuts.
Attach the mount to the
surface.
Set speaker tap and/or
light settings, located on the
bottom of the device.
Attach the speaker to the
mount.
Stake Mount
ES-RAD-MNT-STAKE
Using a rubber mallet,
hammer the stake into place
using the included cap with
built-in bubble level.
Connect the 70V wire run to
the mount’s pigtail using the
included silicon wire nuts.
Set speaker tap and/or
light settings, located on the
bottom of the device.
Attach the speaker to the
mount.
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Hammer
cap
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Pendant Mount
ES-RAD-MNT-PND
Attach the bracket to a junction box or
flat to the ceiling.
Pull the cable through the bracket so
the mount hangs at the desired height.
1 32
5
7 8
Slide the ceiling plate, collet nut, and
lock nut over the mount cable. Make
sure the threaded sides of the collet
and lock nut face the ceiling plate.
Connect 70V wire run to the mount’s
pigtail using the included silicon wire
nuts.
Slide the plate into place to cover the
bracket and any extraneous cable. Use
the lock nut to secure the plate.
Set speaker tap and/or light settings.
4
Loop the cable under the clip, then
swing the latch closed to secure the
mount’s height. Screw it into place by
hand. Do not use a power drill.
9
Attach the speaker to the mount.
6
Attach the silver hanger cable to a
secondary mounting point for extra
support.

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Subwoofer Wiring
Connect the subwoofer to the 8Ωoutput of the amplifier.
Use burial-rated wire for all outdoor installations.
Maximum performance can be achieved using the
following recommendations:
• For wire runs up to 30 meters (100 feet), 16-gauge
wire or larger.
• For wire runs up to 60 meters (200 feet), 14-gauge
wire or larger.
• For wire runs up to 90 meters (300 feet), 12-gauge
wire or larger.
Pro Tip: Using smaller wire gauges reduces overall performance. The chart below shows the
wire length and the amount of signal loss you can expect on a wire run.
Wire Gauge 8ΩSubs 4ΩSubs (Or Two 8ΩSubs in Parallel)
11% Power
Loss
21% Power
Loss
37% Power
Loss
11% Power
Loss
21% Power
Loss
37% Power
Loss
12 89 m (291‘) 190 m (622’) 412 m (1352’) 44 m (143’) 101 m (331’) 207 m (680’)
14 58 m (189’) 123 m(403’) 267 m(876’) 28 m (92’) 61 m (199’) 133 m (437’)
16 36 m (117’) 69 m (225’) 169 m (553’) 19 m (61’) 39 m (128’) 85 m (278’)
18 27 m (87’) 59 m (194’) 123 m (405’) 12 m (41’) 28 m (92’) 61 m (201’)
Subwoofer Mounting
ES-RAD-SUB
SPEAKER OUT
BRIDGE
CH2 CH1
1
ATTENTION! RISQUEDECHOC ! ÉLECTRIQUE PAS OUVRIR !
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICAL SHOCK!
DONOTOPEN! !
Useonly a 250V fuse
Employeruniquement aux
unfusible de 250V
U
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LIFTED
ON
OFF
110V FUSE T8AH 250V
230VFUSE T4AH250V
118V110-120VAC-60H-230W
230V230-240AC-50Hz-230W
SPEAKER OUT
BRIDGE
DIGITAL
IN
CH1
CH1
CH2
CH2
LINE OUT
CH1
CH1
CH2
CH2
IN
LINK ACT
OUT
LINE IN
TRIGGER
DC 12 V
SERIAL
CONTROL
NETWORK
CONTROL
OUT
CH2 CH1
L
2 OR
Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier’s
8Ωoutput.
Bolt the subwoofer to a surface, or bury it, leaving two inches between the ground
and grille.
2"

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MB1
The MB1 is a passive device that combines the signal from a lighting transformer and amplifier along
a single wire to carry both signals to Radiance speakers and lights.
A. FUSE SET —Button pops out during an over-current event. Press the button back in to reset the
fuse.
B. INPUT: LIGHT POWER — Wire terminal for the light transformer input.
C. INPUT: AUDIO 70V — Wire terminal for the 70V DSP amplifier input.
D. OUTPUT — Wire terminal for the 70V wire run to Radiance speakers and lights.
E. LIGHT ACTIVE LED — Illuminates when the MB1 senses a signal on the LIGHT POWER input.
F. AUDIO ACTIVE LED — Illuminates when the MB1 senses a signal on the AUDIO 70V input.
G. FAULT ERROR LED — Illuminates when the MB1 experiences an over-current event, or the
temperature is too hot.
Mounting
IN
FUSE SET
LIGHT POWER
LIGHT
ACTIVE
AUDIO
ACTIVE
AUDIO 70V
OUTPUT
FAULT
ERROR
INPUT INPUT
tPlace the MB1 into the mount, sideways, to
hold it in place as you connect the wires.
1 2
A
BCD
E F G

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Connections
Caution: Verify the light transformer and amplifier are powered o when making connections.
1. Loosen the gland nuts to pull the wire through the MB1’s water-tight cap before connecting the
amplifier, light transformer, and Radiance wire run.
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2. Connect the low-voltage
lighting transformer to the
LIGHT POWER input.
23. Connect the 70V DSP
amplifier signal to the
AUDIO 70V input.
34. Connect your
Radiance device wire
run to the OUTPUT.
4
Slide the MB1 cap into place, tighten the
gland nuts, then tighten the screws by
hand.
5
Rotate the MB1 so it stands vertically in the
mount, allowing the wires to hang down.
Screw the MB1 into the mount by hand.
6
IN
LIGHT POWER AUDIO 70V
OUTPUT
INPUT INPUT
EA-AMP-HYB-2D-1000
CH.SEL
PROTECT
CH2 ADJUST | SET
MENU
BACK
CLIP
-10
-20
SIGNAL
PROTECT
CH1
CLIP
-10
-20
SIGNAL
Pro Tip: For the best results, use the lighting transformer’s tap setting with the highest output. No
less than 12V and no more than 15V. The higher the voltage, the less heat is generated
and the more ecient the Radiance system performs.

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Technical Support
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Warranty and Legal Notices
Find details of the product’s Limited Warranty and other safety, patent, and legal resources at snapone.com/legal or request
a paper copy from Customer Service at 866.424.4489.
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within this specification subject to change without notice.
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Limitations
• The MB1 has a maximum audio load rating of 500W. Plan for 400W to allow for 20% headroom.
• The MB1 has a maximum lighting load rating of 300W. Plan for 240W to allow for 20% headroom.
• The MB1 is only compatible with Radiance lights and speakers.
• Radiance lights cannot be dimmed.
• Radiance lights do not support color modifications.
DSP Settings
A DSP amplifier must be used for the Radiance system to work as intended. DSP settings for the
Episode Hybrid amplifier can be found on the support tab of SnapAV.com.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Troubleshooting
Lighting transformer and amplifier have power,
but the Radiance system isn’t illuminating or
playing audio.
Possible surge event. Press the circuit breaker
button on the MB1.
No audio. Verify the AUDIO ACTIVE LED is illuminated. If it
isn’t, verify the amplifier is powered on.
No lights.
Verify the LIGHT ACTIVE LED is illuminated. If it
isn’t, verify the light transformer is powered on
and working properly.