User manual BLUE SKY EXO

[. . . ] Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA · T: +1 516 249 1399 · F +1 516 249 8870 www. abluesky. com Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL · CONTENTS Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Safety Instructions__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 3 Welcome to Blue Sky __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4 Welcome to eXo__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4 Important notes about eXo and this Manual _ __ Page 4 Expanded Setup Guide __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 5 System Signal Connections and Level Settings _ Page 6 A Tour of the eXo Amplifier and Remote _ _ Page 7 & 8 eXo Mounting and Placement Options__ __ __ __ Page 8 Expanded Calibration Guide_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 9 Subwoofer Placement Guide __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 10 Technical Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 11 Satellite Cabinet & Remote Dimensions __ __ __Page 12 Subwoofer Cabinet Dimensions __ __ __ __ __ __Page 13 Factory Service Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 14 General Contact Details __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 14 Recycling Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 15 FCC Part 15 Compliance _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 15 Page 2 · User Manual - Contents Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL · SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. HEED WARNINGS - Follow all warnings on this product and in the operating instructions. 11. LIQUID ENTRY - Never spill any liquid of any kind on the product. Opening or removing covers, including any over bottom or side speaker drivers, may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. [. . . ] When connected, the output of the eXo Stereo Monitoring System is muted. Please turn down the system GAIN (item 2 in this list), when switching between headphones / earphones and the eXo Stereo Monitoring System. Warning: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume. 3. 4. 5. 7. eXo Mounting and Placement Options Figure 4: Angled Cabinet Most users of eXo will be using the system around or near a computer workstation. The design of the eXo SAT takes this into account and makes it easy to place the speakers on a typical desk, so as to have them pointed at the user's ears. The angle of cabinet also reduces reflections off of the desk, improving imaging and overall performance. Wall Mount Options (not shown) The single 1/4" X 20 insert on the back of the eXo SAT is compatible with BT Technologies BT-33 Brackets (www. btech-usa. com) and is also compatible with OmniMount's type 10 Series of wall / ceiling brackets (www. omnimount. For more details on this mounting insert please see page 12 [Satellite Cabinet Dimensions]. Figure 4 Please Note: Mounting a studio monitor, such as the eXo SAT, should be done by qualified persons in accordance with all applicable local safety and construction standards. Also be certain to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the mounting brackets. Page 8 · User Manual · A Tour of the eXo Remote (continued) · eXo Mounting and Placement Options Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL · 8 · Expanded Calibration Guide Instructions for electroacoustic calibration of a 2. 1 audio system using a SPL meter and Blue Sky's test files. Before starting this procedure you will need to download BlueSkyTestFiles. zip (an 15 MB zip file) by going to: www. abluesky. com Once downloaded, either burn the test files to a CD or import them into your DAW and follow the instructions below. SPL Meter - such as those sold by (RadioShack) BlueSkyTestFiles. zip Includes 4 files: 1000Hz SINEWAVE -20dBFS. wav ­ a 1kHz file recorded at -20dBFS for electrical calibration 40-80Hz PINK NOISE -20dBFS. wav ­ a 40Hz to 80Hz bandwidth limited pink-noise file recorded at -20dBFS 500-2. 5kHz PINK NOISE -20dBFS. wav ­ a 500Hz to 2. 5Hz bandwidth limited pink-noise file recorded at 20dBFS Pink Noise full bw -20dBFS. wav ­ a full-bandwidth pinknoise file recorded at - 20dBFS Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Mute everything and make sure the 1kHz tone is OFF . Now that the system has been electrically calibrated turn ON the eXo Stereo Monitoring System. Assign the 500-2. 5kHz pink noise signal to the left channel or right channel only. Make sure there is nothing coming from the right channel (or any other channels). Because this signal is bandwidth limited, you don't have to worry about turning the subwoofer (SUB) off. If you have a master monitor level control, you can set the sat gain control at reference and then adjust the eXo GAIN control for 85 dBc. The other method is to set eXo master GAIN control to the position you want as a reference level and then use your own volume controls to set 85 dBc. If you use this method you should mark the knob position with a grease pencil so you can always go back to reference level if the knob gets moved. For either method: SPL should be measured at the mix position, with the SPL meter at arms length, with the microphone at seated ear height, angled at approximately 45 degrees, and pointed at the center point between the left and right speakers. Once the left channel is set to 85dBc, repeat this step for the right channel Step 6 Feed 40-80Hz pink noise signal to the left channel only. Adjust the subwoofer level control (SUB) until the subwoofer measures 85dBc (slow) at the mix position. [. . . ] When calling for RA numbers, please ask Customer Service what the turnaround time is. The serviced product will be sent back to you via the same shipping method as received (i. e. if you ship your monitor UPS Ground it will be returned UPS Ground, UPS Red will be returned UPS Red etc. . . ). General Contact Details For sales and other enquiries, please contact Blue Sky at: Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA tel: fax: email: 516 249 1399 516 249 8870 support@abluesky. com To discover the very latest information check out our website at: 3. www. abluesky. com 4. 5. [. . . ]