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The Power of Clarity

Owner’s Manual and Setup Procedures

Radia Series...R-75i & R-8i / R-50i / R-40i / R-LCRi / R-32i / R-20i

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for selecting state of the art
Radia Series In-Wall loudspeakers from BG

Corp. We have

assembled your loudspeakers with the greatest care 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 top of the line In-Wall loudspeakers, are
ideal for either critical music listening or high performance home
theater applications. The line is comprised of models R-75i & R­8i, R-50i, R-40i, R-LCRi, R-32i, and R-20i.

CONTENTS:

Page

Introduction and Table of Contents........................ 2

Important Owner Information.................................. 3

General Information ............................................... 4

Technical Description ..............................................5

Installation ...............................................................7

Preparation
Hook up
Location (Vertical or Horizontal)
Connection & Processor settings

Installed Height ......................................................10

Warranty Information .............................................11

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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.

Cleaning – Use a wax-free cleaning substance only (i.e. Pledge™) with a
soft, dry polishing cloth not a paper-based chamois. 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.

Heat – DO NOT place BG loudspeakers near a direct heat source.

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General Information

Unpacking Your BG Loudspeakers

1. 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 loudspeaker.

2. Rotate the box so that the white product label affixed at the factory is on

top and facing up.

3. Pull the top flaps of the shipping box up, taking care not to cut yourself

on the staples used to close the box. Open the other cardboard end
flaps to expose the loudspeaker still cradled in its protective foam and
inside a protective plastic bag. Remove the foam pieces over the top of
the loudspeaker.

4. Remove the loudspeaker by lifting it straight up and out of the box. Due

to their weight, we recommend that two people work together to remove
Models R-75i and R-50i.

Proper Hookup: All Radia in-wall speakers are single post connections

clearly marked + and –.
#10 Phillips marked on PCB to positive (+) amplifier post

#10 Phillips marked on PCB to negative (-) amplifier post

R-75i & R-8i can be bi-wired or bi-amped by simply running dedicated wires
to these two components of this speaker system.

Break-In Times: Typically a BG loudspeaker requires not less than 48

hours of operation at moderate sound level before reaching its optimum
sound quality. This improvement may be subtle yet noticeable for a trained
listener. Note: Do not play your loudspeakers excessively loud to try to
accelerate this process.

Amplifier: BG loudspeakers are extremely accurate and deliver a high

degree of detail and resolution. Therefore a good 100-150 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 best suited
to your needs.

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