Expanded Setup Guide - BLUE SKY EXO User Manual

1. If you haven't already done so, carefully remove all items
from the packaging and confirm that everything that is
listed on page 4 is included. [Welcome to eXo].
2. eXo is compatible with XLR, TRS, RCA and 3.5mm stereo
plug input connections and can be used simultaneously.
You will need a total of two (2) XLR, TRS or RCA
inputs cables, or one 3.5mm stereo cable, for a stereo
monitoring configuration (input cables not supplied). For
more information on connecting your system, please see
page 6 [System Signal Connection and Level Settings].
3. The first step in the installation process is to position the
active subwoofer (SUB). Although you have great flexibility
with regard to where the active SUB 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. For an expanded
SUB placement guide, please see page 10 [Subwoofer
Placement Guide].
4. Once the SUB is in position, confirm the power is off, then
connect the remote DIN plug into the SUB plug labeled
"PREAMP". Next 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 eXo remote control / pre-amp.
information on connecting your system, please see page
6 [System Signal Connection and Level Settings].
5. Placing the eXo SATs: The recommended position for the
SATs 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 1.
Fortunately, this setup eliminates most of the math and
is easily simplified to the following guidelines: If you want
to sit 1 meter (39.37 inches) from the speakers, place the
speakers 1 meter apart. If you want to sit 2 ft from the
speakers, place the speakers 2 ft apart. Etc. The monitors
can be positioned on a console, desk, or mounted using
wall mount brackets, etc. For more information see page
8 [eXo SAT mounting and placement options].
6. Connect the speaker wire from the left high-level outputs
on the back of the SUB, to the inputs on the left SAT.
Now do the same for the right channel, connecting the
right output to the right SAT. Please make sure that you
connect positive to positive and negative to negative, so
that both SATs are in-phase, and also confirm that the
connections are not shorted between positive and negative
terminals. Lastly, please plug in the power cord to the
IEC connector on the back of the SUB (International /
non North American version only). Prior to proceeding,
confirm that the system is wired correctly, as shown on
page 6 [System Signal Connection and Level Settings].
7. At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is correctly
configured, and ready for the final steps in the installation.
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Prior to plugging the system into the wall outlet, and
powering up the system, do a final quick check of all
connections and level settings and turn down the gain, to
the minimum setting.
If everything is correct, plug the power cord into the
wall outlet. Do not turn on the power switches, yet!
Some mixers and out-board equipment such as D-to-A
converters and equalizers generate loud rail-to-rail pops
when they initially turn-on. Depending on the gain setting
of the monitoring system, these pops could damage
the monitors. To avoid this, always turn on equipment
in the following sequence: All sources and mixer first,
and then the eXo monitoring system, or set the GAIN
to the minimum setting / fully counterclockwise, until
everything is powered on.
At this point the Blue Sky monitoring system is fully
operational, and ready for use. Begin by playing familiar
pieces of music which can assist you in fine-tuning the
exact positioning of both the SATs and SUB, along with
optimizing the system gain and level of the SUB (a good
starting point is the middle circle on the SUB knob). It is
important to remember that the positioning of the SUB
will impact the its output level. You may find it necessary
to adjust the level of the SUB depending on its location.
This is OK, and is anticipated. For more information, see
page 6 [System Signal Connection and Level Settings].
For a more exacting setup, using test signals and a SPL
meter, please see Page 9 [Expanded Calibration Guide].
Just remember - Use your ears, they are the best audio
tool you have and you will be amazed how accurate the
setup can be if you use familiar audio material during the
setup of the system.
Congratulations! You have now completed the set up of
one of the world's finest studio monitoring systems. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
us directly with your questions. (516) 249-1399 (9:00am
to 5:30pm EST) or e-mail:
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