User manual BLUE SKY SAT 265

[. . . ] High Output Near-Field active studio monitor SAT 265 Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA · T: +1 516 249 1399 · F +1 516 249 8870 www. abluesky. com SAT 265 USER MANUAL · CONTENTS Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Safety Instructions Page 3 SAT 265 Introduction Page 4 Important Notes About the SAT 265 & This Manual Page 4 What is included?Page 4 SAT 265 Features Overview Page 5 A Tour of the SAT 265 Amplifier & Electronics Page 6 & 7 SAT 265 Mounting and Placement Page 8 System Signal Flow & Connections Page 9 Quick 2. 1 System Setup Instructions Page 10 Expanded Calibration Guide Page 11 Subwoofer Placement Guide Page 12 Technical Information & Dimensions Page 13 Measurement Data Page 14 Factory Service Instructions Page 16 General Contact Information Page 16 Recycling Information Page 16 Page 2 · User Manual - Contents USER MANUAL · SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAT 265 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. 12. 2. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers, including any over bottom or side speaker drivers, may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. [. . . ] Another important tip to keep in mind when wiring your system is to route all line level cables away from the AC and other power sources, this will reduce the probability of having AC hum emanating from your monitoring system. User Manual · System Signal Flow & Connections · Page 9 USER MANUAL · 8 · QUICK 2. 1 SYSTEM SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Blue Sky monitoring systems leave the factory fully calibrated. With the gain control on the SAT 265 set to the reference mark, a 200mV (-11. 7dBu) pink noise signal, with a bandwidth of 500 to 2kHz, will yield 90dB SPL at 1 meter. With the gain on the SUB 12 set to the reference mark, or -9dB on the SUB 15, 100mV (-13. 7dBu) pink noise signal, with a bandwidth of 40Hz to 80Hz, on one of the inputs, will yield 90dB of output at 1 meter. Because most control rooms have some gain at low frequencies a good starting point for the subwoofer level is -3dB from the reference position. If you are using multiple subs, the gain may need to be even lower than this (depends on the acoustics of the studio and the placement of the subs). For more information with regard to the controls, please see the manual that came with the SUB 12 or SUB 15, and page 6 & 7 of this manual [A Tour of the SAT 265 Amplifier & Electronics]. The SAT 265, SUB 212, SUB 12 and SUB 15 are compatible with balanced XLR connectors / cables. The total number of XLR cables needed will depend on the system configuration. However for a basic 2. 1 system, with one sub, you need a minimum of four XLR Cables. For more information on connecting your system, please see page 9 [System Signal Flow & Connections]. The first step in the installation process is to position the active subwoofer. Although you have great flexibility with regard to where an active subwoofer can be placed, a good starting point is centered between the left and right satellite speakers. This could be under a console / desk, behind the console / desk, etc. If you are using multiple subwoofers, you have even more flexibility. For an expanded subwoofer placement guide, please see page 12 [Subwoofer Placement Guide]. Once the subwoofer is in position, connect the two input cables from the left and right analog outputs from the mixing console, digital workstation or other source, to the left and right inputs on the subwoofer. For more information on connecting your system, please see page 9 [System Signal Flow & Connections]. The recommended position for the monitors is based on an ITU standard and sets the speakers at 60 degrees from the listener, forming an equilateral triangle (a triangle with equal sides) - See Figure 3. Fortunately, this setup eliminates most of the math and is easily simplified to the following guidelines: If you want to sit 2 meters from the speakers, place the speakers 2 meters apart. from the speakers, place the speakers 9 ft. Ideally the SAT 265 should be at seated ear height. [. . . ] Please do not return the manual or any mounting hardware etc. If you don't have the original packing material and/or box, please let Customer Service know when you call for the RA number. Blue Sky is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to nonfactory packaging. Include a legible note stating your name, shipping address (no P. O. [. . . ]