The Power of Clarity Owner’s Manual and Setup Procedures Radia Series.....................
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for selecting state of the art Radia Series InWall loudspeakers from BG Corp. We have assembled your loudspeakers with the greatest care and using the finest materials available. This craftsmanship, combined with our patented planar ribbon technology, delivers sound unmatched by any conventional loudspeaker. The Radia Series, BG’s finest In-Wall loudspeakers, are ideal for either critical music listening or high performance home theater applications.
Important Owner Information Read and Follow Instructions – Please read this entire manual before unpacking and installing the Radia Series In-Wall loudspeakers. For optimum performance and years of trouble-free enjoyment, all operating and care instructions should be followed. Retain – DO NOT discard any factory packing material. The packing and shipping materials may be required in the unlikely event your loudspeakers need to be moved or shipped to our service center at BG.
General Information Unpacking Your BG Loudspeakers and Amplifier 1. Due to its size and weight, the R-800 is shipped in a wooden crate. Other models are shipped in cardboard boxes. Place the shipping box down on the floor, ensuring that you have adequate space to set the loudspeaker down after removing it from the box. Caution: If your floor is not carpeted, lay a blanket or other suitable soft fabric on the floor to prevent possible damage to the loudspeakers. 2.
General Information General considerations The R-800, R-400C and R-88Sub are high output, full range systems that are designed to be installed in the wall. If there is a room adjacent to the wall where the system is installed, low frequency bass sound will be heard there due to natural sound transmission. The Installer should take the utmost care with the wall preparation to reduce natural vibrations. See details in the Installation section.
Installation Construction Principles and Preparation for Installation of Radia Series Loudspeakers 1. General recommended layout of the front speakers is shown on Fig.1. R-800 installation height should be chosen so that the height of the R800 center point H is equal or several inches higher than the ear level at listening position. In most cases this would be about 40” (1m).
Installation 8. Use construction adhesive and tightly spaced screws to secure panels with loudspeaker cutouts to studs. 9. We recommend using our optional new construction metal brackets, especially when loudspeakers are installed in regular drywall panels without additional panel reinforcement, as stated in paragraph 7. Properly bonded with construction adhesive to the wall, the brackets not only provide a better seal, but also reinforce the whole assembly and thereby reduce vibration. 10.
Installation Front speakers D H To line array input To line array input Multi-channel amp/Receiver To woofer section To surround sound speakers To woofer section FIG.
Installation line level signal loudspeaker level signal Right channel speaker output Left channel speaker output Center channel speaker output To ribbon line array input terminals To ribbon line array input terminals Receiver Right channel Left channel Line out Line out Sub/ LFE Out Surround speaker outputs To woofer section input terminals To woofer section input terminals Line output Y-connector To additional subs FIG.
Installation line level signal loudspeaker level signal Right channel speaker output Left channel speaker output To ribbon line array input terminals Left surround speaker output SL Center channel speaker output Multi-channel power amplifier SL SR Line in C Line in L To ribbon line array input terminals Right surround speaker output SR Line in R Preamplifier-processor Line out R To woofer section input terminals Line out L Sub/ LFE Out To woofer section input terminals To multi-channel amp L a
Installation Connecting Electronic Components and Hookup 1. If your home theater system has an integrated receiver, follow FIG.2 for component connections. 2. If you use a separate preamplifier-processor and multi-channel power amplifier, follow FIG.3 for suggested connections. 3. Use high quality 14 AWG loudspeaker wire for all loudspeaker connections. Consult with your installer regarding what wire and cables will be best for your system. 4.
Installation Loudspeaker Installation 1. Cut a hole of the proper size for the loudspeaker using the supplied template. 2. Fill the loudspeaker cavity loosely with standard pink fiberglass. 3. Remove the loudspeaker from the plastic packaging. 4. Remove the black outer rubber covers on the sides of the front panel to reveal the 1/8” Allen-Key screws to the dog-toggles. 5. Connect the loudspeaker cable and connectors to the loudspeaker.
Installation Processor and Amplifier Settings Today’s electronic processors and AV receivers have built-in crossover points for small and large loudspeaker settings. We recommend using the large setting with the R-800 left and right loudspeakers as this loudspeaker is a full range design. At this setting the R-800 along with two R-88Subs is capable of delivering very high output in practically any residential room.
Installation Processor and Amplifier Settings cont. 5. You may use a pink noise test signal and RTA analyzer for this procedure (one channel), but ultimately your listening preferences should be of higher priority. R-88Sub: 1. If your R-88Sub is located less than 5 feet (1.5 m) from the closest R-800, set its BGA-2500’s Phase control knob at 0°. If this distance is further than 5 feet (1.5 m), set the Phase control knob at 90°. 2.
WARRANTY: All BG loudspeaker systems are warranted to the original purchaser for five years against defects in materials and manufacture when used in properly designed systems. Warranty is two years for the Z-Sub and Radia 210i subwoofer. Please record your loudspeaker’s information below for future reference.
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