2 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.
Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • CONTENTS Important 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Page 2 • User Manual - Contents Safety Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 3 Welcome to Blue Sky _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4 Welcome to eXo2_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 4 Important notes about eXo2 and this Manual _ __ __ Page 4 Expanded Setup Guide_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 5 System Signal Connections and Level Settings _ __ Page 6 A Tour of the eXo2 Amplif
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 6.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 1 – 3 • Welcome & Important Notes 1. Welcome to Blue Sky World-renowned for their accurate, full-range sound, Blue Sky speaker monitoring systems are used in critical listening applications by audio professionals in a wide variety of industry sectors.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 4 • Expanded Setup Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 eXo2]. eXo2 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.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 5 • System Signal Connections and Level Settings Below are some basic outlines of ways someone may interface eXo2 with their audio system. These may or may not apply to your specific application, but they should be able to show the basic concept for most applications. Please note that all inputs can be used simultaneously.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 6 • A tour of the eXo2 amplifier and Remote 1 1 2 2 3 4 Please note that all inputs can be used simultaneously. 1. 3 4 2. 1. 2. 3. 5. SPEAKER OUTPUTS - These are high quality binding posts that are compatible with both bare speaker wire and other speaker connectors (such as spades and signle banana plugs). Please always maintain proper phase and be careful to avoid shortcircuits between output terminals.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 6 & 7 • A Tour of the eXo2 Remote (continued) • eXo2 Mounting and Placement Options 6. Tour of the eXo2 Remote (continued) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3.5mm STEREO INPUT - This unbalanced input is designed to work with sources such as consumer sound cards, CD players, mp3 players, etc. It has 6dB more gain when compared to the RCA inputs. Refer to page 6 for more information [System Signal Connection and Level Setting]. 2.
2 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. Step 5 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. There are two methods of setting the levels.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 9 • Subwoofer Placement Guide The low frequency response and efficiency of a subwoofer are heavily influenced by the acoustics of the playback environment. More specifically, the response is influenced by the room’s dimensional ratios, types of construction and location of the subwoofer within that environment.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 10 • Technical Information This next section outlines the components, specifications and performance data that make this product such a uniquely high value. In order to continually improve all of its products, Blue Sky reserves the right to change these specifications without notice. eXo2 Specifications General Specifications Input Impedance XLR / TRS Combo 60k Ohms balanced Input gain = +0dBu RCA input: 30k Ohms unbalanced 3.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 11 • Satellite Cabinet & Remote Dimensions 5.00 " 127.0 mm 4.75 " 120.7 mm 5.00 " 127.0 mm 4.75 " 120.6 mm 7.00 " 177.8 mm 7.12 " 181.0 mm 2.00 " 50.8 mm 2.50 " 63.5 mm 1/4" X 20 THREADED INSERT 4.63 " 117.6 mm 3.99 " 101.3 mm 4.84 " 123.0 mm 2.01 " 51.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 12 • Subwoofer Cabinet Dimensions 10.13 " 257.3 mm 9.00 " 228.6 mm 9.50 " 241.3 mm 9.00 " 228.6 mm 9.35 " 237.5 mm 6.89 " 175.0 mm 6.50 " 165.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 13 & 14 • Factory Service Instructions • General Contact Details 13. Factory Service Instructions 14. General Contact Details Service for the U.S. versions of Blue Sky products is available only from our authorized distributor, Group One Ltd., located in Farmingdale, New York. (Service for Blue Sky products outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
2 Stereo Monitoring System USER MANUAL • 15 & 16 • Recycling Information • FCC Part 15 Compliance 15. Recycling Information 16. FCC Part 15 Compliance Blue Sky products are designed to last many years. However, if it turns out that your Blue Sky product is damaged beyond repair, please take care that it is properly recycled in an authorized recycling facility and in accordance with all local environmental legislation. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA • T: +1 516 249 1399 • F +1 516 249 8870 www.abluesky.
