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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use Permissible Operating Conditions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instructions for Skilled Persons Meanings of Warning Symbols and Words Important Safety Instructions OVERVIEW OF THE BC150 UNPACKING, CONNECTION AND USE Unpacking the Loudspeakers Scope of Delivery Adjusting the Feet Correct Installation Position...
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  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction 3 | 3 4...
  • Page 4 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L 4 | 3 4...
  • Page 5 B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for choosing Burmester. You have chosen a device that combines absolute fidelity and uncompromising quality with technical innovation and maximum versatility.
  • Page 6: About This Loudspeaker

    M A N U A L About this Loudspeaker The BC150 is the second member of the BC product range, after the BC350. It is a three-way bass reflex speaker with a side-mounted, 32 cm woofer chassis, an 18 cm mid- range driver chassis and an AMT tweeter chassis.
  • Page 7: Intended Use

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Intended Use This device is intended for use in home music systems. Permissible Operating Conditions Please take care to only ever use your loudspeakers under the following conditions: Maximum altitude: <...
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  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 9 | 3 4...
  • Page 10: Instructions For Skilled Persons

    O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Instructions for Skilled Persons Certain steps in this operation manual may only be performed by skilled persons. The work steps in question are presented in this manual with a blue background and marked with the following notice: ARRANGE FOR A SKILLED PERSON TO CARRY ...
  • Page 11: Meanings Of Warning Symbols And Words

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Meaning of warning symbols and words The following warnings, symbols and warning words are used in this document: The general hazard symbol, in conjunction with the warning words CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER warns of the risk of serious injury.
  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Important Safety Instructions Read and follow the instructions in this manual, particularly the warnings and safety instructions. KEEP THIS OPERATION MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE. CAUTION: RISK OF INJURY TO CHILDREN This device poses various injury risks if used improperly.
  • Page 13 B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R ATTENTION: INCORRECT WIRING OR EXCESSIVE LEVEL Incorrect wiring or levels that are too high can damage the components of the system. Before switching on the system, check all the cable connections to ensure the polarity is correct (plus, minus).
  • Page 14 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L AMT tweeter chassis Mid-range driver chassis Woofer chassis Rear-facing AMT tweeter chassis Binding posts Control dial for rear-facing AMT tweeter chassis (ambience level) Port Height-adjustable feet Terminal cover, opened, with space for storing the connection jumpers 1 4 | 3 4...
  • Page 15: Overview Of The Bc150

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Overview of the BC150 1 5 | 3 4...
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  • Page 17: Unpacking, Connection And Use

    Unpacking, Connection and Use 1 7 | 3 4...
  • Page 18 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L 1 8 | 3 4...
  • Page 19: Unpacking The Loudspeakers

    ARRANGE FOR A SKILLED PERSON TO CARRY OUT THIS STEP! SCOPE OF DELIVERY The following is included with delivery: Packaging with the BC150 loudspeaker (left and right variants) Decorative box with operation manual, warranty documentation, foot height adjustment tool and spirit level for levelling the loudspeakers Care kit PLEASE CHECK THE DELIVERY FOR COMPLETENESS AND DAMAGE.
  • Page 20 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L HOOK WRENCH FOR ADJUSTMENT 2 0 | 3 4...
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Feet

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Adjusting the feet  ARRANGE FOR A SKILLED PERSON TO CARRY OUT THIS STEP! In order to ensure stability, the loudspeakers must be kept straight and level.
  • Page 22 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Distance: approx. 4 metres SPEAKER FRONTS PARALLEL TO THE WALL Distance approx. 4 metres SPEAKERS POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE 2 2 | 3 4...
  • Page 23: Correct Installation Position

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Correct Installation Position Imaging improves as the distance between the speakers and the wall increases, while bass output decreases. The BC150s are designed so that they do not need to be placed close to a wall to boost the bass.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    A large cross-section allows you to maintain the damping factor of the power amplifiers for optimal control of the loudspeakers. The best results are achieved by using original Burmester speaker cables, which have the same electrical and tonal characteristics as the internal wiring of Burmester loudspeakers and amplifiers.
  • Page 25: Opening The Connection Terminal

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Opening the Connection Terminal WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGES Switch off the power amplifier(s). The speaker outputs of a power amplifier may carry potentially fatal voltages. The terminal cover is held in place by magnets.
  • Page 26 400 W 400 W MAXIMUM INPUT MAXIMUM INPUT AMBIENCE LEVEL AMBIENCE LEVEL BC150 LOUDSPEAKER BC150 LOUDSPEAKER Burmester Home Audio GmbH Burmester Home Audio GmbH Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 47 Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 47 10829 Berlin 10829 Berlin HANDMADE IN GERMANY HANDMADE IN GERMANY 2 6 | 3 4...
  • Page 27: Classic Connection

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R Classic Connection With this method, each channel on the power amplifier is connected to a loudspeaker via a 2-pole cable. Two mono power amplifiers are therefore required for stereo playback.
  • Page 28 400 W 400 W MAXIMUM INPUT MAXIMUM INPUT AMBIENCE LEVEL AMBIENCE LEVEL BC150 LOUDSPEAKER BC150 LOUDSPEAKER Burmester Home Audio GmbH Burmester Home Audio GmbH Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 47 Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 47 10829 Berlin 10829 Berlin HANDMADE IN GERMANY HANDMADE IN GERMANY 2 8 | 3 4...
  • Page 29: Bi-Amping

    CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS Connect the preamplifier to the power amplifiers as shown opposite. To do this, you will need two Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables, which are available separately. Please contact your specialist dealer for details. Separately connect the woofer and mid-range driver/tweeter of each loudspeaker to the outputs on the power amplifiers as shown in the diagram opposite.
  • Page 30 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L 3 0 | 3 4...
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Ambience Level

    L O U D S P E A K E R Adjusting the Ambience Level The BC150 has an additional, rear-facing AMT tweeter chassis. You can adjust the level of this (the ambience level) to suit your preferences using the control on the back of the loudspeaker. This will improve the spatial sound.
  • Page 32: Maintenance, Repair And Care

    Use the care set provided to clean the surfaces of the BC Do not use chemical agents when cleaning. WARRANTY Burmester provides a five-year warranty on its loudspeakers. For the warranty to be valid, the loudspeaker must have been connected properly and operated without overloading, the mechanical integrity of the loudspeakers must not have been comprised, and the warranty documentation must have been filled in and submitted.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    B C 1 5 0 L O U D S P E A K E R BC150 Specifications Design principle Three-way bass reflex Weight 180 kg Width 309 mm Height 1433 mm Depth 601 mm Power rating 400 W (DIN EN 60268-5) Sensitivity 88.5 dB...
  • Page 34 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L VERSION: BA_BC150_EN_1-1_2108 BURMESTER HOME AUDIO GMBH Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 47 10829 Berlin Germany www.burmester.de 3 4 | 3 4...

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