Bg Z-1, Z-7, Z-5, Z-Sub i, Z-Sub Owner's Manual And Setup Procedures

The Power Of Clarity

Owner’s Manual and Setup Procedures

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

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for selecting Z-Series 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 conventional loudspeakers.

The Z-Series, BG’s most affordable

line of freestanding loudspeakers,

is ideal for either stereo or home theater applications. The line is
comprised of the Z-1 Compact Monitor, Z-5 LCR and Z-7 Floorstanding
model as well as the Z-Sub, are all offered in grain matched, hand
rubbed real cherry wood veneer or real black ash finish.

Models Z-1, Z-5 and Z-7 feature our famous planar ribbon tweeters,
coupled with high performance aluminum cone woofers, that deliver
the amazing clarity, musicality and imaging that BG has become
known for.

CONTENTS:

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

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

General Information (Z-Series Unpacking)....…...............4

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

Subwoofer Setup……………………………………...9

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Important Owner Information

Read and Follow Instructions – Please read this entire manual before

unpacking and setting up your BG Z-Series loudspeakers. For maximum
performance and years of trouble-free 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 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 apply any
cleaning solutions to the grill cloth.

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 flat surface and with the Z-

7 Tower, use the enclosed spiked feet on carpeted surfaces. A loudspeaker
tipping over can pose a hazard for small children and pets.

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General Information

Unpacking Your BG Loudspeakers

1. Place the shipping box on its side. Open the end of the box that is opposite
to the end that says, “open other side”.

2. Remove the metal spikes (used with floorstanding models) or the rubber
feet that are taped to one of the cardboard flaps or tucked into the packing
materials.

3. Place the box vertically on the floor with the top flaps opened out so that the
loudspeaker stands upside down on the top foam cap.

4. Pull the carton box up carefully, supporting the loudspeaker vertically.

5. Holding the loudspeaker steady, remove the foam cap from under the
loudspeaker. Pull off the protective plastic bag.

Assembly Instructions: Screw in spiked feet or peel off rubber feet and

position according to installation application.

Proper Hookup: Red terminal post to the positive (+) amplifier post

Black terminal post to the negative (-) amplifier post
Most BG loudspeakers can be bi-wired or bi-amped by simply removing the
gold plated jumper to allow separate wires to be run to the low and high pass
section of your 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 rather subtle but 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 will deliver adequate power for a typical system and
room size. Your authorized BG dealer can recommend an amplifier best
suited to your needs.

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