BLUE SKY ProDesk SAT 5 MK II Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

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. 

HEED WARNINGS

 - Follow all warnings on this product and in the 

operating instructions.

4. 

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. 

WATER AND MOISTURE

 - Do not use this product near water - for 

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in 
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

7. 

ACCESSORIES

  -  Do  not  place  this  product  on  an  unstable  cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious 
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use 
only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer, or sold 
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the 
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory 
recommended by the manufacturer.

8. 

POWER SOURCE

 - This product should be operated only from the 

type of power source indicated on the marking label on the back of 
the product.  It is 

IMPORTANT 

to confirm that the voltage selector 

switch on the back of the SAT 5 MK II is set to the proper voltage 
setting.  If you are unsure of the type of power that is supplied to 
your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

9. 

LIGHTNING

-  For  added  protection  for  this  product  during  a 

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long 
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.  This will prevent 
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

10. 

OVERLOADING

 - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords 

as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

11. 

LIQUID ENTRY

 - Never spill any liquid of any kind on the product.

12. 

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. Refer all service to qualified service personnel.

13. 

DAMAGE  REQUIRING  SERVICE

  -  Unplug  this  product  from  the 

wall  outlet  and  refer  servicing  to  qualified  personnel  under  the 
following conditions:

a. 

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. 

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into this 
product.

c. 

If the product does not operate normally by following the 
operating instructions. Adjust only controls that are covered 
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of 
other controls may result in damage and will often require 
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the prod-
uct to its normal operation.

d. 

If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

e. 

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 
- this indicates a need for service.

14. 

REPLACEMENT PARTS

 - When replacement parts are required be 

sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified 
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original 
part.  Unauthorized  substitutions  may  result  in  risk  of  fire,  electric 
shock, or other hazard.

15. 

SAFETY CHECK

 - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this 

product,  ask  the  service  technician  to  perform  safety  checks  to 
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

16. 

HEAT

 - This product should be situated away from heat sources 

such  as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or  other  products  that 
produce heat.

17. 

MOUNTING: 

Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy 

load can result in serious injury and equipment damage.  Mounting 
a speaker should be done by qualified persons in accordance with 
all applicable local safety and construction standards. Be certain to 
follow the instructions provided by the manufacture the mounting 
bracket,  be  certain  that  is  capable  supporting  the  weight  of  the 
speakers to be mounted.

Safety Instructions

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Summary of Contents for ProDesk SAT 5 MK II

Page 1: ...Blue Sky International 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale NY 11735 www abluesky com Owner s Manual Version 1 3r 12 27 2005 ProDesk SAT 5 MK II ...

Page 2: ...Tour of the SAT 5 MKII Amplifier Electronics _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ Page 6 7 6 SAT 5 MKII Mounting and Placement _ __ __ __ _ Page 8 7 System Signal Flow Connections _ __ __ __ _ Page 9 8 Expanded Calibration Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 10 9 Subwoofer Placement Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 11 10 Technical Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _Page 12 11 SAT 5 MKII Cabinet Dimensions_ ...

Page 3: ...e product 12 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 Refer all service to qualified service personnel 13 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions a When ...

Page 4: ...used with the SUB 12 SUB 15 or BMC this switch must be in the OUT position This is because the SUB 8 Universal which is part of the ProDesk system does not include the requisite high pass filter networks which are included in the bass managed outputs on the BMC SUB 12 and SUB 15 Lastly when using the SAT 5 MK II with the SUB 8 Universal also confirm that the VARIABLE BLUE SKY SAT 5 switch on the b...

Page 5: ... II should be at seated ear height If this is not possible tilting the cabinet at the listening area can improve high frequency coverage For more information about placement see page 8 SAT 5 MK II mounting and placement 6 Once all the SATs are properly placed connect the XLR cables from the left output on the back of the sub to the input on the left SAT 5 MK II Now do the same for the right channe...

Page 6: ...Page 6 5 A Tour of SAT 5 MK II Amplifier Electronics ...

Page 7: ...sal this switch must be in the IN circuit position If the SAT 5 MK II is used with the SUB 12 SUB 15 or BMC this switch must be in the OUT position This is because the SUB 8 Universal which is part of the ProDesk system does not include the requisite high pass filter networks which are included in the bass managed outputs on the BMC SUB 12 and SUB 15 Lastly when using the SAT 5 MK II with the SUB ...

Page 8: ...ngle 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 If you want to sit 9 ft from the speakers place the speakers 9 ft apart Etc Wall Mount Options The SAT 5 MK II is compatible with OmiMount 30 Series brackets via the M6 X...

Page 9: ... to your Blue Sky Monitoring system Foil shielded cables such as Belden 8451 8761 or 9501 should do quite well Other high quality cables are available and those that incorporate better shielding will yield an overall higher noise rejection lowering your systems susceptibility to external interference Another important tip to keep in mind when wiring your system is to route all line level cables aw...

Page 10: ...utput fader so the output meter reads 20dBFS If you are using an analog console set the output level to 0 VU Then hard pan the signal to the right channel output and repeat for the right channel Once calibrated do not move the output faders Step 3 Mute everything and make sure the 1kHz tone is OFF Step 4 Now that the system has been electrically calibrated turn ON the 2 1 System Step 5 Assign the ...

Page 11: ...ccurate and natural sounding Remember because the subwoofer is basically omni directional the best spot for the subwoofer can be next to or even behind the main monitoring area After finding the spot where the subwoofer has the best response in the room place the subwoofer in that location Now listen from the main position and confirm that the subwoofers response is similar to when the positions w...

Page 12: ... coil Aluminum alloy cone with rubber surround Copper shorting ring for lower distortion Ultra low power compression design Fully video shielded Amplifiers Electronics 60 Watts into 4 Ohm 5 25 woofer 01 THD noise at rated power 1 kHz 60 Watts into 4 Ohm Tweeter 01 THD noise at rated power 1 kHz Power is limited by protection circuitry XLR electronically balanced input Fixed and Adjustable gain con...

Page 13: ...11 SAT 5 MK II Cabinet Dimensions Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...ccurs due to non factory packaging 4 Include a legible note stating your name shipping address no P O boxes daytime phone number RA number and a detailed description of the problem including how it can be duplicated 5 Write the RA number on the top of the carton 6 Ship the product to the address below We recommend United Parcel Service UPS Please insure the product regardless of shipping method Bl...

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