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- Page 1 The Power of Clarity Owner’s Manual and Setup Procedures Radia Series...R-800 / R-400C / R-88Sub / BGA-2500...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Radia Series, BG’s finest In-Wall loudspeakers, are ideal for either critical music listening or high performance home theater applications. The line is comprised of models R-800, R-400C, R-88Sub. The BGA-2500 amplifier is used to drive the R-88Sub and active woofer section of R-800. -
Page 3: Important Owner Information
DO NOT spray any cleaning solutions directly on the grill as it can clog its perforations. Liquid – DO NOT place BG loudspeakers near an open source of liquid that may spill on the loudspeaker surfaces. -
Page 4: General Information
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. - Page 5 Use an SPL meter to verify playback levels. A good 100-250 watt per channel amplifier or receiver is needed to deliver adequate power for a typical room size. Your authorized BG Dealer can recommend an amplifier and other components and accessories best suited to your needs.
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Page 6: Installation
MDF (or particleboard) sub surface would act as that shear-wall with a loudspeaker cutout will also enhance the system’s performance. Use flexible adhesive between two panels to provide an additional layer dampening for the wall. Radia Series Loudspeakers BG Corp 2005... -
Page 7: Installation
5” deep on-wall cabinets. Refer to specification sheets for cutout sizes and installed depth for cabinet layout. We recommend minimum enclosure volume as indicated above. BG Corp 2005 Installation... - Page 8 Installation Front speakers To line array To line array input input Multi-channel amp/Receiver To surround sound speakers To woofer To woofer section section FIG.1 BG Corp 2005...
- Page 9 FIG.2 System connections to a receiver To additional subs Center channel speaker output Receiver Left channel Sub/ Surround speaker Line out outputs BG Corp 2005 Installation Right channel speaker output To ribbon line array input terminals To woofer section input terminals...
- Page 10 Center channel speaker output Multi-channel power amplifier Line in L Line in C Preamplifier-processor Line out L Sub/ BG Corp 2005 Right channel speaker output To ribbon line array input terminals Right surround speaker output Line in R To woofer...
- Page 11 #10 Phillips marked (+) on PCB to positive amplifier post #10 Phillips marked (-) on PCB to negative amplifier post 5. R-400C connection: Same as ribbon planar line array of R-800 (see above). 6. R-88Sub connection: Same as R-800 woofer section (see above). BG Corp 2005 Installation...
- Page 12 R-800’s spacing at minimum of 8 feet (see FIG.1 distance D), we recommend positioning the subwoofers as shown on FIG.2 and FIG.3. Proper distance between the R-800s should be the priority. The R-400C center channel speaker has a preferred top side: refer to the rear panel. Loudspeaker Installation BG Corp 2005...
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Page 13: Processor And Amplifier Settings
(preferably with vocal content) and listen to it through one speaker (left or right). Keep adjusting Level knob to the point when the sound is optimally balanced. To confirm the results, listen to several different recordings and through both loudspeakers in stereo. BG Corp 2005 Installation... - Page 14 Phase Control knob on R-88Sub’s amplifier so that the bass level is maximum at the listening position. Then run level calibration procedure again, since you may want to reduce subwoofer’s level after phase setting has been optimized. BG Corp 2005...
- Page 15 PURCHASE DATE: __________________________________ AUTHORIZED DEALER: ______________________________ As part of our policy of continual product improvement, BG reserves the right to change or discontinue any specifications or parts associated with any of its products without advanced notice. Thank you again for choosing BG loudspeakers!
- Page 16 The Power of Clarity www.bgcorp.com BG Corp 2005...