Blue sky BMC User Manual

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bass management controller

owner's manual

BMC

blue sky | BMC

Owner's Manual for 5.1 Applications Issue 1, rev 2

Contents

Important
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Safety Instructions
Philosophy and Introduction
A Tour of the BMC Main I/O Unit
A Tour of the BMC Remote
System & Software Overview

5.1 Speaker Placement

5.1 System Wiring Diagram

5.1 System Calibration
Additional Setup Information
Cable and Wiring Information
Technical Information
Product Dimensions
Factory Service Instructions
Contact Details

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Safety Instructions

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Owner's Manual for 5.1 Applications Issue 1, rev 2

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. 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. If you are unsure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.

9. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets or extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

11. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product
yourself.
Opening or removing covers, may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all service to
qualified service personnel.

12. 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 product 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

10. LIQUID ENTRY - Never spill any liquid of any kind on the
product.

15. HEAT - This product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products that produce heat.

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Owner's Manual for 5.1 Applications Issue 1, rev 2

1. Philosophy &
Introduction

Blue Sky is a philosophy. We design each product to represent the
highest ratio possible of performance to cost, providing the highest
value added to our customers.

We will continually seek out opportunities to utilize the talent of the
Blue Sky team to realize this philosophy. Our customer’s value
requirements will always be our prime focus, and only those
products that achieve our performance value ratio will earn the right
to carry the Blue Sky logo.

The Blue Sky | BMC continues our lineage and philosophy of high
value and superior performance products. Designed for use with 5.1
channel monitoring systems, the Blue Sky | BMC allows for complete
control of all monitoring system parameters from a single, easy-to­use, remote control.

The Blue Sky | BMC eliminates the many variables of putting together
a reliable, easy to calibrate 5.1 monitoring system, allowing the user
to monitor with confidence!

2. A Tour of the BMC - Main I/O

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1. Power Switch - This switch controls the power to the

BMC | Remote and all internal electronics.

2. 5.1 Channel Inputs - These XLR inputs should be connected
to the 5.1 channel outputs of your console or digital
workstation. The inputs are electronically balanced. Do not
connect more than one source to these inputs. Refer to the
wiring table on page 10 for wiring custom cables and
connectors.

3. L, C, R, LS & RS Outputs - These XLR outputs should be
connected to the inputs of the active satellite speakers.
These outputs are electronically balanced. These outputs can
be full range or bass-managed with a bandwidth limited to
spectral content above 80Hz. Refer to the wiring table on
page 10 for wiring custom cables and connectors.

4. Parallel Subwoofer Outputs - These outputs can be used to
drive one or more subwoofers. The output signal is the sum
total of both the LFE and the bass-managed subwoofer signal
(when the bass-management feature is being used). Refer to
the wiring table on page 10 for wiring custom cables and
connectors.

5. Remote Control RJ-11 Connector - This standard six
conductor RJ-11 jack is used to connect the main I/O unit to
the BMC | Remote. The remote control cable length should
not exceed 100 Feet.

6. IEC Power Terminal - Input Power Voltage I20 VAC / 60Hz
or 240 VAC 50 / 60HZ (set at the factory), rated for 15-
Watts. Use the included IEC Power Cable.

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