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Setting Up Your BG Z-Sub for Optimum Sound

The Z-Sub Active Subwoofer by BG Corp is the perfect complement to the 
entire Z-Series line of loudspeakers. The Z-Sub is a compact yet powerful, 
active subwoofer designed to partner perfectly with our loudspeakers for use 
in  stereo,  high  performance  home  theater  or  multi-channel  audio.  Or  you 
may choose to use our Z-Sub with any high quality loudspeaker system.

The  Z-Sub  consists  of  one  10”  long  excursion  composite  cone  woofer 
augmented with a 10” down-firing passive radiator, 150 watt RMS class AB 
power  amplifier  and  detachable  power  cord.  Features  include  input  signal 
sensing Auto/On, phase switch, line-level input, speaker-level input/output, 
variable crossover and variable volume control.

Subwoofer Placement, Connection and Adjustment:

Placement – 

The Z-Sub should be placed beside or behind either the left 

or right front speaker (see diagram). When using more than one subwoofer 
consult with your authorized BG dealer for advanced setup procedures. 

Care should be taken when handling the Z-Sub as it contains a bass driver 
(aka passive radiator) on the bottom that could be damaged. The feet included 
with the Z-Sub help protect the passive radiator and provide the required 1” 
(2.54 cm) clearance from the floor to the passive radiator. 

Connections

1.  L&R  line-level  input  jacks.

  These  inputs  are  designed  for  low-level 

RCA  component  connections  and  interconnects  derived  directly  from 
your  receiver  or  processor.  If your  receiver  or  processor  only  has  one 
subwoofer output plug it into the Right or Left low-level input.

2.  L&R speaker-level / high-level five-way binding posts.

 These inputs 

and  outputs  are  designed  for  high-level  subwoofer  connections  and 
pass-through loudspeaker interconnections. Five-way binding posts are 
provided to accept up to 14 AWG speaker cable.

3.  Detachable power cord.

 This subwoofer is supplied with a detachable 

power cord for ease of installation and transportation.

Subwoofer Setup

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Страница 1: ...The Power Of Clarity Owner s Manual and Setup Procedures Z Series Z 1 Z 5 Z 7 Z Sub ...

Страница 2: ...or home theater applications The line is comprisedoftheZ 1CompactMonitor Z 5LCRandZ 7Floorstanding 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 ...

Страница 3: ...d 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...

Страница 4: ...ation 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 moderat...

Страница 5: ... in and out gradually 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 intersecting slightly behind the position of the listener The...

Страница 6: ...are equal see diagram on opposite page If it is not possible to get the distances equal you can use the delay and level adjustment functions available in most home theater processors to compensate for the differences in distances The diagram shows the optimum placement for the rear loudspeakers The subwoofer should be placed beside or behind either the left or right front loudspeaker For multiple ...

Страница 7: ... BG Corp 2005 7 Optimum Setup ...

Страница 8: ...8 12 feet in a typical room Up to 60 of room width in large rooms A careful gradual adjustment is recommended C Distance between main loudspeakers 7 feet 2 25 meters Same as B D Distance to surround loudspeakers Recommend setting the same as B D Angle Angle subtended by surround loudspeakers relative to listening position center 90 120 Do not place surround loudspeakers to the sides of the listeni...

Страница 9: ...nt speaker see diagram When using more than one subwoofer consult with your authorized BG dealer for advanced setup procedures Care should be taken when handling the Z Sub as it contains a bass driver aka passive radiator on the bottom that could be damaged The feet included with the Z Sub help protect the passive radiator and provide the required 1 2 54 cm clearance from the floor to the passive r...

Страница 10: ...the sub and loudspeakers If your sub is located within five feet 1 5m from either loudspeaker or between them try the switch in the 0 degree position If your sub is located further away than that experiment with both switch positions and choose the position where you experience fuller bass 7 Low frequency cut off control This allows adjustment of the cut off frequency within 50 150Hz of the subwoof...

Страница 11: ..._____________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________________ 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 BG Corp 1780 Forrest Way Carson Cit...

Страница 12: ...The Power of Clarity BG Corp 2005 www bgcorp com ...

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