Bg Z-1, Z-5, Z-62, Z-92, Z-Sub Owner's Manual And Setup Procedures

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he Power of Clarity

Owner’s Manual and Setup Procedures

Z-Series............. Z-1 / Z-5 / Z-7 / Z-62 / Z-92 / Z-Sub

Contents and Introduction

Contents

Page

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

Quick Install Steps...............................................3

Important Owner Information...............................4

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

Setup for Optimum Performance.........................5

Subwoofer Setup.......….......................................9

Specications.....................................................11

Radia Planar Ribbon Technology.......................12

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for selecting BG
Corp’s Z-Series line of loudspeakers. We have
assembled your loudspeakers with the greatest

care and using the nest materials available, for
years of listening enjoyment. This craftsmanship,

combined with our proprietary planar ribbon tech-

nology, embodies our commitment to quality and

performance.

Ideal for both music listening and home theater

applications, the Z-Series is comprised of voice

matched models for complimentary performance
and perfect integration. The line is comprised of

models Z-1, Z-5, Z-7. Z-62, Z-92 and Z-Sub. All
models have hand rubbed, grain matched real
wood nishes and use high quality crossover

components.

Warranty.............................................................13

The award winning Z-1 compact monitor, Z-5
LCR and Z-7 oorstanding models use high per-

formance cast frame 5.25” aluminum cone woof­ers and feature BG’s planar ribbon tweeters.

Taking performance to higher levels, the next-

generation Z-62 LCR and Z-92 freestanding
models utilize a 3-way design featuring the latest
BG technology. The driver compliment includes

a unique coaxial planar midrange-tweeter design

featuring our NEO10 reference midrange and
powerful 6.5” aluminum cone woofers with ad­vanced NEO magnet structures.

(Please refer to page 10 for more detailed speci-

cations.)

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Quick Install Steps

The purpose of this section is to provide a fast
and easy overview of installation and setup for

your BG loudspeakers. However, your

speakers are high performance devices which
will benet from taking time and attention dur­ing set-up. Reading the entire manual will also
greatly assist in achieving the best possible per­formance.

If you encounter any problems or difculties in
installation, please refer to the Installation portion

of this manual.

If any questionss are, please contact your autho­rized BG dealer, as they will provide you with the
appropriate technical and eld support.

Step 1 : Unpacking and Assembly

Open the package and remove your new BG
speaker form it’s packing materials.

Screw in spiked feet or stick on rubber feet and

position them as needed. Adjust them so that the

speaker is stable and rests on all four feet.

Step 2: Placement

Place your Z-Series loudspeaker in the desired
location. (Please refer to our setup guide on

pages 5-10.)

Step 3: Signal Connection

Using the speaker cabling of your choice, con­nect the terminals on the rear panel of your
speakers.

Pay attention to connect the speaker’s red termi-

nal post to the ampliers positive (+) post and the
speaker’s black terminal to the amplier’s nega­tive (-) post. Tighten down the terminals onto the

connectors or wire.

Step 5: Congure and Calibrate

In multi-channel systems and when using a sub-

woofer, set the crossover, distance and level of

each speaker. (Please refer to our setup guide

on pages 5-10.)

Step 6: Enjoy!

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General Infomation

Important Ownership information

Read and Follow Instructions – Please read

this entire manual thoroughly before unpacking
and setting up your BG Z-Series loudspeakers.

For maximum performance and years of trouble­free enjoyment, all operating and use 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 another loca­tion or be serviced.

Cleaning – Use a wax-free cleaning substance
only (i.e. Pledge™) with a soft, dry polishing cloth

not a paper-based chamois. DO NOT apply any
cleaning solutions to the grill cloth.

General Considerations

Break-In Times: Typically a BG loudspeaker

requires not less than 48 hours of operation at

moderate sound level before reaching its opti-

mum sound quality. This improvement may be

rather subtle but noticeable for a trained listener.

Note: Do not play your loudspeakers excessively

loud to try to accelerate this process!

Amplier: BG loudspeakers are extremely ac­curate and deliver a high degree of detail and
resolution. Therefore a good 100-150 watt per

channel amplier or receiver will deliver adequate

power for a typical system and room size. Your
authorized BG dealer can recommend an ampli-

er best suited to your needs.

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.

Tipping – Place your loudspeakers on a smooth

at surface and with the Z-7 tower, use the en­closed spiked feet on carpeted surfaces. A loud-

speaker tipping over can pose a hazard for small
children and pets.

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Stereo Music and Home Theater

Optimum Setup

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). Keep in mind

that the room is a part of the sound reproduction

system and has a signicant effect on the sound
you experience. This is especially true for lower
frequencies (see subwoofer setup on page 9).

Locating your loudspeaker close to the wall
increases bass output. It may also increase the

boominess of the bass and articially alter the

loudspeaker’s tonal balance. We recommend

that you adjust the position of the loudspeakers,

moving them in and out gradually (from the front

and side walls), to get the sound you prefer. You

may toe them in or out (rotate them around their

vertical axis towards or away from your listening
position) to improve high frequency balance (as
indicated by the dashed lines on the diagram). In
general, best results are obtained when the front
left and right loudspeakers have their axis inter-

secting behind the position of the listener.

The relative location of your listening position
to the loudspeakers is important as well. If pos-

sible, do not select a listening position less than
three feet (one meter) from the rear wall of the
room. As with adjusting the placement of your
loudspeakers, you can also adjust your listening

position to get the most desirable bass reproduc-

tion and high frequency resolution.

If you place BG loudspeakers on a shelf or in
a wall unit make sure the loudspeakers are not
recessed too deeply and nothing is in front of or

in close proximity to the drivers to obstruct the

sound.

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