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- Page 1 DIRECTOR COLLECTION D63DT/SUR D61DT Installation Manual D69, D67, D65, D63, D61, D63DT/SUR, D61DT, D60...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Director Collection™ Manual Table of Contents Introduction Specifications Dual Tweeters What’s Included Tools & Items Wire Recommendation Speaker Placement About Speaker Wire Installing the Wire Wire Routing Painting the Grille Cutting the Hole Installing the Bayonet Ring Connecting the Wire Installing the Speaker Testing &... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Director 6” 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. -
Page 4: Specifications
Director Collection™ Manual SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PART SCD60900 SCD60700 SCD60500 SCD60300 Woofer 6 1/ 2 ” Kevlar® Pivoting 6 1/ 2 ” Glass Fiber Pivoting 6 1/ 2 ” IMG Pivoting 6 1/ 2 ” IMG Tweeter 1” Silk DPSD™ MMP™ 1”... - Page 5 Director Collection™ Manual SPECIFICATIONS MODEL D63DT/SUR D61DT PART SCD2T60300 SCD60100 SCD2T60100 SCD60000 Woofer 6 1/ 2 ” IMG 6 1/ 2 ” Poly/Rubber 6 1/ 2 ” Poly/Rubber 6 1/ 2 ” Poly/Rubber Tweeter Dual 1” Aluminum 1” Silk MMP™ Dual 1”...
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Page 6: Dual Tweeters
Director Collection™ Manual Dual Tweeters The D63DT/SUR model can be used for either one channel (surround) or two channels (stereo). A switch is located on the back of the speaker to select which mode to use. One of the modes is labeled as “Dipole” for surround and the other as “Stereo”. -
Page 7: What's Included
Director Collection™ Manual What’s Included Speaker Bayonet Ring Grille Template Tools & Items • Drywall Saw • Measuring Tape • Stud Finder • Speaker Wire • Drill • Fish Tape • Pencil • Drill Bit ⅛” (3mm) • Spray Paint •... -
Page 8: Speaker Placement
Director Collection™ Manual Auxiliary Room (2 Speaker Placement) Position the two speakers in the middle of the room, no less than 6’ (2m) apart. Ideally, the two speakers 6’ (2m) would be placed an equal distance from the listener. If the room has a 3’... -
Page 9: About Speaker Wire
Director Collection™ Manual About Speaker Wire 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. -
Page 10: Wire Routing
Director Collection™ Manual Wire Routing Plan how you’ll route the wire to the desired speaker location. There are several methods for routing the wire, and you may need to combine several of them. Behind the Baseboard Through Walls The wire can be routed behind the When running wires through a wall, be baseboard by cutting a groove out of sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC... -
Page 11: Painting The Grille
Director Collection™ Manual 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 painted with spray paint, and most hardware stores will mix a can of paint to match whatever color you need. -
Page 12: Installing The Bayonet Ring
Director Collection™ Manual 4. Installing the Bayonet Ring Adjust the clips so that they’re positioned at the top of the rail. If they’re not al- ready there you can do this by pushing the metal release tabs on the inside of the rail and pulling the clips to the top of the rails. -
Page 13: Connecting The Wire
Director Collection™ Manual 5. Connecting the Wire Insert the wires into the connectors, making sure that the positive wire is being attached to the red connection and the negative wire is being attached Connector to the black connection. If the nega- tive and positive wires are switched, Speaker Wire... - Page 14 Director Collection™ Manual STEP 2: The bayonet ring also features a metal lock to ensure the correct installation of the loudspeaker. Out of the box, the lock will be in its closed position. Open the lock tab to its unlocked position to remove the speaker from the ring. Once the speaker is installed, close the lock tab by pushing it back into place, flush with the perime- ter of the bayonet ring.
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Page 15: Testing & Adjustments
Director Collection™ Manual 7. Testing & Adjustments The midrange and tweeter can be pivoted to direct the sound towards the listen- ing area. Or for a more diffused 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. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Director Collection™ Manual Troubleshooting If possible, it’s often 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 tele- vision, DVD player, or the cables connecting them. -
Page 17: Technical Assistance
If you are considering returning the product, it’s required that you contact Origin Acoustics prior to any return at- tempts. 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. -
Page 18: Warranty
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. -
Page 19: Return Process
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. - Page 20 Director Collection™ Manual NOTES...
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