Blue sky SAT 265 User Manual

SAT 265

High Output Near-Field

active studio monitor

Blue Sky International

70 Sea Lane, Farmingdale, New York, 11735 USA • T: [phone] • F [phone]

www.abluesky.com

SAT 265

USER MANUAL • CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 3
1 SAT 265 Introduction __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4
2 Important Notes About the SAT 265 & This Manual
3 What is included? _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 4
4 SAT 265 Features Overview _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 5
5 A Tour of the SAT 265 Amplifier & Electronics _
6 SAT 265 Mounting and Placement _ __ __ __ __ __ Page 8
7 System Signal Flow & Connections __ __ __ __ __ Page 9
8 Quick 2.1 System Setup Instructions__ __ __ __ __ Page 10
9 Expanded Calibration Guide__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 11
10 Subwoofer Placement Guide _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 12
11 Technical Information & Dimensions __ __ __ __ __Page 13
12 Measurement Data __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 14
13 Factory Service Instructions _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Page 16
14 General Contact Information _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 16
15 Recycling Information __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Page 16

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SAT 265

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. 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 265 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 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 perfor-

mance - 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.

User Manual - Safety Instructions • Page 3

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DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

230V

3.15A T
250V

WARNING:

SET VOLTAGE

SWITCH BEFORE

TURNING ON

POWER

REF

-3

-6

-9

-12

LEVEL

-1

-2

-3

-5

-2

-1

1

2

115/230 VAC

50/60HZ

375 WATTS

115V

6.0A T
250V

SAT 265

USER MANUAL • 1 - 3 • INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT NOTES

1. SAT 265 Introduction

World-renowned for their accurate, full-range sound, Blue Sky studio
monitoring systems are used in critical listening applications by audio
professionals in a wide variety of industry sectors. Emmy Award-winning
sound editor Eric Lalicata, Grammy Award-winning engineer/remixer Roger
Sanchez and legendary Talking Heads keyboard/guitarist Jerry Harrison all
rely on Blue Sky speakers to check the accuracy of their work before it
goes public. And it’s the same story at film sound facility Skywalker Sound
and broadcaster ESPN, where Blue Sky speakers once again provide an
important link in the production chain.

Blue Sky’s fresh approach to studio monitor design delivers the highest
possible ratio of performance to cost, in turn providing the highest value
to our customers.

Making the subwoofer (SUB) an integral part of the monitoring system
design enables the SAT 265 studio monitor to be positioned for the
best imaging, and the SUB to be positioned for the best bass response.
Relieving the SAT 265 studio monitor of the requirement to reproduce the
low frequencies means that the uncompromising sealed-box design, can
combine with sophisticated bass management electronics, to provide a
seamless transition between the SAT 265 and SUB.

It all adds up to accurate, full range sound.

To that end we are proud to introduce the SAT 265. Blue Sky’s SAT 265 is a
2-way, tri-amplified, 300-Watt, High Output Near-Field Monitor which features
two 6.5” high excursion hemispherical woofers and a 1” dual ring radiator
tweeter with integral waveguide, for superior off-axis response.

The SAT 265 is powered by a dedicated low distortion 100-Watt amplifier
for each of the 6.5” woofers, and a low distortion 100-Watt amplifier for
the tweeter. The SAT 265 effortlessly delivers clean and accurate sound
with a frequency response of 80Hz to 30kHz +/-3.0dB (200Hz to 15kHz
+/-1.5dB).

For full compatibility with Blue Sky’s SUB 15 Universal, SUB 212, SUB 12
and BMC (Bass Management Controller). The rear panel also has controls
for “full space” (placement in a room) or “half space” (mounted in a baffle
wall) operation, along with HF level trims, as well as controls for variable gain
settings. The SAT 265 is designed to provide the best performance in the
vertical configuration.

The SAT 265 has been designed to integrate perfectly with Blue Sky’s new
SUB 212. The SUB 212 is a sealed box, push-pull, 400-Watt subwoofer.
The push-pull configuration reduces distortion, provides increased output,
and features an anechoic frequency response of 25Hz to 200Hz, +/-3dB.
In addition, the SUB 212 also has built-in 2.1 bass management electronics
with both a 4th order 80Hz Linkwitz-Riley low-pass filter and a 2nd order
80Hz high-pass filter that is perfectly matched to the response of the SAT
265 (the SUB 212 is also compatible with the SAT 265, SAT 6.5 and SAT

5).

When combined, the SAT 265 and SUB 212 provide a stunningly accurate
and engaging, full-range monitoring system. We know you will agree...

Thank you for choosing Blue Sky!

2. Important notes about the
SAT 265 and this manual.

Voltage Selector Switch:

Prior to powering this unit, please confirm that the voltage selector switch,
located on the back of the SAT 265, has been set to the correct 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.

Voltage

Selector Switch

Subwoofer Requirements:

For proper operation, the SAT 265 requires the use of subwoofer. Because
of the prodigious output capabilities of SAT 265, as compared to the SAT 6.5
for example, a SAT 265 monitoring system requires a minimum of one SUB
212 for 2.1 operation and one or two are recommended for 5.1 operation.
Please note, that these recommendations are not set in stone and will be
dependent on room size, room acoustics and will also be influenced by the
specific application / output requirements of the user.

This Owner’s Manual:

This manual addresses SAT 265 stereo / 2.1 applications. For information
about 5.1 (or beyond) setup, please consult the manual that comes with the
BMC MK II or visit the Blue Sky web site (address listed below).

Please read this owner’s manual carefully and contact Blue Sky International
if you have any comments or questions. Contact information can be found
on page 16 or you can visit: www.abluesky.com

3. The SAT 265, what is
included?

Each SAT 265 includes the items listed below. Please carefully unpack each
item and inspect the components for damage. If any part of the system has
been damaged, please contact the dealer that supplied the product or Blue
Sky directly.

SAT 265 Inventory:

1 SAT 265
1 Power Cable
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card

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SAT 265

USER MANUAL • SAT 265 FEATURES OVERVIEW

1. Dual 6.5”, high–excursion, woofers with vented motor, cast

aluminum frame, 1.5 inch aluminum voice coil, copper shorting
rings for lower distortion and ultra low power compression. The
cones for the woofers are made of mica filled polypropylene and
feature a durable and long lasting rubber surround. Both woofers
are also fully video shielded.

2. 1” tweeter, featuring a dual ring radiator diaphragm with integral
waveguide, high-power ferrite motor structure along with full
video shielding.

3. 1/4 x 20 Mounting Inserts (located on the bottom of the SAT

265) - Inserts / hole patterns, compatible with OmniMount®
Type 60 brackets are located on the bottom of the SAT

265. These brackets are designed to support up to 60
pounds of weight when properly installed. Please visit
www.omnimount.com for more information, including detailed
mounting instructions. Please see page 13 [Technical
Specifications & Dimensions] for more information on insert
locations. Also see page 3 [Safety Instructions] item 17
“MOUNTING”.

4. Located on the electronics panel on the back of the SAT
265:

Baffle Compensation - The SAT 265 includes four primary

baffle compensation settings, each of which reduces the MF to
LF “bump” that typically results from mounting a speaker in a
baffle wall. The amount of compensation needed is dependent on
room acoustics, along with the size and type of baffle wall. The
only way to accurately determine the amount of compensation
needed is to use a high resolution acoustic analyzer, such as

Tweeter Level Controls - The SAT 265 includes +/- 3dB of

MLSSA, TEF, etc. For more information please see page 6 & 7 [A
Tour of the SAT 265 Amplifier & Electronics].

tweeter level adjustments, in 1dB increments. The switches are
additive, so in order to increase the level of the tweeter by 3dB
set both the 2 and 1dB switches to the UP position. We highly
recommend that you only change these settings, from the “flat”
position, as a last resort and only after doing proper acoustics
treatment of the room and ensuring proper placement of the SAT

265. For more information please see page 6 & 7 [A Tour of
the SAT 265 Amplifier & Electronics] and page 14 [Measurement
Data].

Input gain and level controls - The SAT 265 includes both a

continuously variable input gain control and individual 10dB input
pads. This allows the user to adjust the gain from REF (200mv
of 500 to 2kHz pink noise = 90dB SPL @ 1M) to -22dB. For
more information please see page 6 & 7 [A Tour of the SAT 265
Amplifier & Electronics].

User Manual • SAT 265 Features Overview • Page 5