Origin Acoustics Director 100 Series User manual

Installation Manual

Director 100 Collection

D104

D106

D108

Models:

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Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Installation Requirements and Recommendations 2

What’s included 2

Required Tools/Items 3

Optional Tools/Items 3

Speaker Placement 4

Auxiliary Room (2 Speakers) 4

Home Theater (5 Speakers) 4

Installation 5

1) Installing the Wire 5

2) Painting the Grille 7

3) Cutting the Hole 7

4) Installing the InstaMount 8

5) Connecting the Wires 9

6) Installing the Speaker 9

7) Listening Test and Adjustments 10

8) Installing the Grille 11

Troubleshooting 12

Technical Assistance 13

Specifications 15

Warranty 16

Limited Lifetime Warranty 16

Requirements and Warranty Coverage 17

Return Process 17

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Director 100 In-Ceiling Speaker.

At Origin Acoustics, we take pride in providing you with a high

quality product. All of Origin Acoustics’ speakers are designed to

have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a simple installation

process.

This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a

smooth installation of your Director, including: the tools you will

need, step-by-step instructions for installation, troubleshooting

tips for any errors that may occur, and all warranty information. If

for any reason you experience problems or if you have installation

questions please call us at (844) 674-4461. Hours of operation are

8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.

Installation Requirements

and Recommendations

What’s included

• Template

• Speaker

• InstaMount (with 4

detachable ZipClips)

• Grille

Pivong

Midrange

InstaMountSpeaker

ZipClips

Locking Tab

Pivong

Tweeter

ZipClip Rails

Figure 2.1: Speaker

and InstaMount

For this setup, use a

multi-stranded wiring designed

for amplifier to speaker connec-

tions. The gauge of wire used

can have an impact on the per-

formance of your speakers and

we would recommend that you

choose the largest wire size that

is practical for your installation.

Which gauge to select depends

on the length of wire to be used

on any particular speaker. In

general the shorter the run the

smaller the wire size you can

use, however you can never go

wrong by using a thicker gauge.

Wire Length Recommend-

ed Gauge

Feet Meter

0-100 0-30 16

50-150 15-45 14

100+ 30+ 12

Speaker Wire

Recommendations

Required Tools/Items

1. Keyhole or drywall saw

2. Speaker wire

3. Pencil

4. Wire stripper

5. Measuring tape

Optional Tools/Items

• Drill with ⅛” (3mm) drill

bit

To check for obstacles in ceiling

• Sti wire (like from a coat

hanger)

To check for obstacles in ceiling

• Stud finder To check for obstacles in ceiling

• Fish tape To route wire through walls

• Can of spray paint For painting the grille

• Can of compressed air For painting the grille

Figure 3.1: Tools

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Speaker Placement

Position the two speakers in

the middle of the room, no

less than 6’ (2m) apart. Ideal-

ly, the two speakers would be

placed an equal distance from

the listener. If the room has a

lower ceiling, the speakers can

be closer together. Also, if the

speaker placement is intended

for standing (as opposed to

sitting) listeners, the speakers

can be closer together. Figure

4.1 shows the sound coverage

of the room.

Home Theater (5 Speakers)

The Le Rear (LR) and Right

Rear (RR) speakers should be in-

stalled just behind the listener,

one on either side. The Center

Channel (CC) speaker should

be placed above and slightly in

front of the television, with the

Le Front (LF) and Right Front

(RF) speakers placed equidis-

tant to either side.

Auxiliary Room (2 Speakers)

Installation

You will need a wire that has at least two conductors; one that can be

identified as the positive and the other as the negative. All two conductor

wires have some means of identifying which conductor is which, but at

times this identification may be subtle. It’s crucial that you keep track of

which wire you use for positive (+) and negative (-). Typically if the wires

are colored red and black, the red wire is used for positive and the black

wire is used for negative, but sometimes other colors or patterns are

used. You can choose whichever color of wire you want to be positive and

negative as long as you remain consistent throughout the install.

On both your amplifier and your speaker the connectors will be identi-

fied as red for positive and black for negative. It is very important to look

carefully at the speaker wires and be certain that the same wire that is

attached to the positive connector in the amplifier is attached to the pos-

itive connector in the speaker.

About Speaker Wire

Listener

6’

(2m)

Le Speaker Right Speaker

Figure 4.1: Sound Coverage

Listening Area

6’+

2m+

2’-3’

.5-1m

2’-3’

.5-1m

Left

Speaker

Right

Speaker

Figure 4.2: 2 Speaker Setup

Listening Area

6’-10’

2-3m

2’-3’

.5-1m

LF RF

RRLR

2’-3’

.5-1m

2’-3’

.5-1m

Figure 4.3: 5 Speaker Setup

Figure 5.1: Strip Wire

Figure 5.2: Twist Ends

1) Installing the Wire

Strip ¼ to ½ inches (6 to 12

mm) of the insulation o both

ends of the wire. To avoid stray

strands, twist them at the end.

Connect the wire to the am-

plifier, and make sure the wire

connected to the le speaker

output will be routed to the le

speaker, right output to right

speaker, etc.

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Plan out how you’ll route the

wire to the desired speaker

location. There are several

methods for routing the wire,

and you will most likely need

to combine several of these

methods.

Under the Carpet:

One option is to li up the car-

pet and use tape wire to route

the wire under the carpet.

Behind the Baseboard:

The wire can be routed behind the baseboard by cutting a groove

out of the back of the baseboard, or by buying special baseboard

designed for concealing wires.

Through the Attic:

If the room is under the attic or a crawlspace, the wire can be rout-

ed through there.

Through the Basement:

Likewise, if there’s a basement or crawlspace under the floor, the

wire can be routed through there.

Route the wire through the walls and ceiling to the desired speak-

er location. Be sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC wiring, pipes,

and ducts.

If these speakers are being

installed in a new home during

construction, the installation

process will be a bit dierent (al-

though much simpler). For these

situations, it’s recommended

you purchase a bracket. In-

structions on how to install the

speakers are provided with the

bracket, or can be found on our

website. Visit www.originacous-

tics.com for more information.

For New Construction 2) Painting the Grille

In some situations the speakers

may look better if the color

matched the walls, ceiling, or

trim in the room. This can be

accomplished by painting the

grille. The grille must be paint-

ed with spray paint, and most

hardware stores will mix a can

of paint to match whatever col-

or you need.

Before painting, carefully

remove the thin cloth on the

underside of the grille. Lightly

spray the front of the grille

with the paint from a distance,

being careful not to plug any

of the holes. Diluting the paint

with paint thinner will lessen

the risk of filling any holes. If a hole is plugged, use a can of com-

pressed air to open it. Once the paint is dry, put the cloth back on

the grille.

3) Cutting the Hole

When you’ve decided on the locations for all of the speakers,

use the template to trace a circle lightly in pencil where the hole

should be. (If you don’t have a template, check the Specifications

section for cutout sizes.) If you’re unsure on whether there may

be obstacles (such as pipes or wires) where you plan on installing

the speaker, drill a ⅛ inch hole in the center of the circle, then put

a bent coat hanger through the hole to feel around. Use a keyhole

or drywall saw to cut the hole.

Figure 7.1: Remove Cloth

Figure 7.2: Paint Grille

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4) Installing the InstaMount

Figure 8.1: Lower ZipClip (1)

Figure 8.2: Lower ZipClip (2)

Figure 8.3: Remove ZipClip

5) Connecting the Wires

Insert the wires into the con-

nectors, making sure that the

positive wire is being attached

to the red connection and the

negative wire is being attached

to the black connection. If the

negative and positive wires are

switched, speaker performance

will be drastically impacted.

6) Installing the Speaker

Fit the speaker into the Insta-

Mount, and twist it clockwise

into place. When the arrow on

the speaker lines up with one of

the arrows on the InstaMount,

that means the speaker is tight-

ly in place. Be sure that the ar-

rows line up, otherwise there’s

a risk that the speaker will fall

out of the ceiling.

Figure 9.3: Insert Speaker

Figure 9.4: Secure Speaker

Figure 9.1: Connecting the Wires

Figure 9.2: Locking the Speaker

Adjust the ZipClips so that

they’re positioned at the top

of the rail. This is done by in-

serting your finger under the

locking tab and gently liing

it outward, away from the rail,

while at the same time pulling

the ZipClips to the top of the

ZipClip rail.

Insert the InstaMount into the

hole in the ceiling by gently

bending the ZipClips inward.

Reach inside the InstaMount

and push the ZipClips down so

that the InstaMount is firmly in

place, but not too tight.

If for some reason the Insta-

Mount needs to be removed,

reach inside and li the locking

tabs to fully remove the Zip-

Clips. Aer the ZipClips have

been removed, the InstaMount

can be taken out.

To watch a video on how to in-

stall the InstaMount and speak-

er, visit our website at:

www.originacoustics.com

Installation Video

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7) Listening Test and Adjustments

8) Installing the Grille

Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held

in place.

Bass: When a speaker is installed in a corner, the bass is amplified. If this

is the case, it may be best to turn the bass down.

Treble: When a room has a lot of hard surfaces like bare walls and hard-

wood floors, the treble will reflect o of these surfaces and increase. In

these situations, it may be a good idea to turn the treble down. Alternate-

ly, in rooms with carpet and things like curtains, the treble is oen ab-

sorbed. If this is the case, it would probably be best to turn up the treble.

Reasons to Adjust Bass and Treble

Figure 11.1: Bass & Treble Switches

Figure 10.1: Adjusting

the Tweeter

Figure 10.2: Adjusting the Midrange

The midrange and tweeter can

be pivoted to direct the sound

towards the listening area. Or

for a more diused surround

sound experience, the rear

speakers can be aimed towards

the wall. To aim the tweeter,

gently apply pressure to the rim

with your thumbs to pivot the

tweeter. To aim the midrange,

gently apply pressure to the

rim and pivot it in the desired

direction.

The D106 and D108 have two

switches: one to adjust the tre-

ble, and one to adjust the bass.

The D104 only has one switch

for treble.

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If you have any questions or concerns about installing or using

this product, you can reach us through one of the following meth-

ods:

Phone: (844) 674-4461

Hours of operation: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Mon - Fri

Email: techsupport@originacoustics.com

If you are having technical trouble, please include the model num-

ber and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem

in your email, or be prepared to answer these questions over the

phone. If you are considering returning the product, it’s required

that you contact Origin Acoustics prior to any return attempts.

This way we can determine if the issue can be resolved without

returning the product, or if needed we can provide instructions

and support for the return process.

If possible, it’s oen good to try to isolate the problem first. For

example, if you’re playing a DVD on a television and there’s no

sound, try connecting an MP3 player to the system to see if that

works. If it does work, then the problem is with the television, DVD

player, or the cables connecting them. If it doesn’t work, the prob-

lem will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.

Problem Possible Cause

No Sound

The volume may be turned down or muted. Check

the volume settings on both the amplifier and the

television/computer/CD player/etc.

Make sure the proper source is selected on the am-

plifier or receiver.

Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the

source. The cord may be damaged or plugged into

the wrong input or output.

Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the

speakers. Make sure they’re connected properly and

not damaged in any way.

Poor Sound Quality

If you hear something like static, or the sound is cut-

ting in and out, check the audio cables. If the prob-

lem increases when a cable is being moved, then the

cable is most likely faulty or not connected properly.

Today’s audio systems may have several places to

adjust the volume, for example your MP3 player may

have a volume control, and your amplifier may also

have one. Check to be certain that the volume isn’t

turned up past 80% on any device.

Try changing sources to be certain that the selection

you’ve chosen is a good quality recording.

Troubleshooting Technical AssistanceTechnical AssistanceTroubleshooting

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Specifications

*DPSD = Dual Plane Stabilized Diaphragm

Specifications

Model Number D104 D106 D108

Part Number SCD100400 SCD100600 SCD100800

Tweeter Dome Aluminum Silk DPSD* Silk DPSD*

Tweeter Diameter 0.75” (20mm) 0.75” (20mm) 0.75” (20mm)

Midrange Cone IMG Glass Kevlar

Midrange Diameter 4” (102mm) 4” (102mm) 4” (102mm)

Woofer Cone IMG Glass Kevlar

Woofer Diameter 10” (254mm) 10” (254mm) 10” (254mm)

Adjustments Treble Treble & Bass Treble & Bass

Frequency Response 28Hz-20kHz 28Hz-20kHz 25Hz-20kHz

Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm

Recommended Power Handling 10-185 watts 10-200 watts 10-250 watts

Sensitivity 90dB ± 3dB 91dB ± 3dB 91dB ± 3dB

Diameter 11.25” (286mm) 11.25” (286mm) 11.25” (286mm)

Cutout Diameter 10.375 - 11” (262 - 282mm) 10.375 - 11” (262 - 282mm) 10.375 - 11” (262 - 282mm)

Mounting Depth 7.5” (188mm) 7.5” (188mm) 7.5” (188mm)

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This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased

through an unauthorized dealer. This warranty only applies to

the individual that made the original purchase, and it cannot be

applied to other purchases. The purchaser must be prepared to

provide proof of purchase (receipt). This warranty will not be val-

id if the identifying number or serial number has been removed,

defaced, or altered.

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Accidental damage

• Damage caused by abuse or misuse

• Damage caused by attempted repairs/modifications by

anyone other than Origin Acoustics or an authorized dealer

• Damage caused by improper installation

• Normal wear, maintenance, and environmental issues

• Damage caused by voltage inputs in excess of the rated

maximum of the unit

• Damage inflicted during the return shipment

Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that

this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials

and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from an

Origin Acoustics authorized dealer.

If the product is determined to be defective, it will be repaired or

replaced at Origin Acoustics’ discretion. If the product must be

replaced yet it is no longer manufactured, it will be replaced with

a model of equal to or greater value that is the most similar to

the original. If this is the case, installing the replacement model

may require mounting modifications; Origin Acoustics will not be

responsible for any such related costs.

Before making any return attempts, it is required that you first

contact Origin Acoustics. Return product to Origin Acoustics

or your dealer, either in person or by mail. It’s preferable if the

product is returned in the original packaging. If this isn’t possible,

the customer is responsible for insuring the shipment for the full

value of the product.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties.

Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so this

may not apply depending on the customer’s location. (For more

information, see Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.)

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Return Process

Requirements and Warranty Coverage

Warranty

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