Related Manuals for Bg Radia Series R-17i
Summary of Contents for Bg Radia Series R-17i
- Page 1 The Power Of Clarity Owner’s Manual and Setup Procedures RADIA On-Wall...R-18i / R-17i...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
R-17i is primarily designed for use as an LCR loudspeaker to accompany flat panel televisions and displays. Both Radia On-Wall models feature our latest patented planar ribbon technology that deliver the amazing clarity and imaging that BG has become known for. CONTENTS: Page Introduction and Table of Contents...2... -
Page 3: Important Owner Information
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. Cleaning – Use a wax-free cleaning substance only (i.e. Pledge ) with a soft dry polishing cloth not a paper-based chamois. -
Page 4: General Information (Unpacking Your Loudspeakers)
A good 100-150 watt per channel amplifier or receiver will deliver adequate power for a typical room size. Your authorized BG dealer can recommend an amplifier best suited to your needs. Red terminal post to positive (+) amplifier post Black terminal post to negative (-) amplifier post... -
Page 5: Setup For Optimum Performance
Setting Up Your BG Loudspeakers for Optimum Sound Home Theater and Stereo Applications Refer to the diagram on page 7 that depicts a recommended layout for BG loudspeakers. This diagram is an overhead view of a typical listening room with the video screen located at the top of the diagram (the front of the room). -
Page 6: Home Theater Applications
Setting Up Your BG Loudspeakers for Optimum Sound Home Theater Applications If you plan to use your BG loudspeakers for home theater or multi-channel audio, here are some additional recommendations. The optimum position for all five loudspeakers requires the same distance from the listening position (distance A, B and D are equal), see diagram on opposite page. - Page 7 Optimum Setup © BG Corp 2005...
- Page 8 While rooms vary in size and acoustics, almost any room can be set up to produce excellent sound with BG loudspeakers. Using a tape measure can easily help you set up your system properly. The distances you will need to...
-
Page 9: (Dispersion Pattern Control)
It also provides important flexibility in the loud- speaker’s mounting location. The R-18i utilizes BG’s patented PDR wide band driver that operates as a dipole dtrans- ducer. A dipole is a driver with a very shallow profile that radiates sound to its front and back with little to no engery to the sides.(See Figure 2 below) - Page 10 Fig. 4 (opposite page) illustrates the option the listener may use in direct radiating surround sound loudspeakers. Feel free to experiment and choose the sound you prefer! © BG Corp 2005...
- Page 11 Radia R-18i loudspeaker can readily provide either type of surround sound (Dirrect or Diffuse) depending on the application, the system’s layout and/or personal preference. Turn the DPC knob to adjust the direction of the sound. © BG Corp 2005...
-
Page 12: Mounting Procedures
6. Install the metal bracket using enclosed screws. 7. Connect the speaker wire to the loudspeaker making sure the positive wire goes to the red binding post and the negative wire goes to the black binding post. © BG Corp 2005... - Page 13 Setting Up a Subwoofer for Optimum Sound The R-18i and R-17i may be used with any high quality subwoofer. BG offers active subwoofers that are an ideal complement to these models. In conjunction with our planar ribbon loudspeakers, these complete systems deliver life-like high performance home theater or multi-channel audio.
-
Page 14: Warranty Information
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 15 Notes © BG Corp 2005...
- Page 16 The Power of Clarity BG Corp 1780 Forrest Way Carson City, NV 89706 775-884-1900 ph 775-884-1276 fax www.bgcorp.com sales@bgcorp.com www.bgcorp.com © BG Corp 2005...