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- Page 1 DIRECTOR COLLECTION ™ D83DT/SUR D83A D80DT D89, D87, D85, D83DT/SUR, D83, D83A, D81, D80, D80DT Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Director Collection™ Manual Table of Contents Introduction Specifications Dual Tweeter 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 8 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 SDC80900 SCD80700 SCD80500 Woofer 8” Kevlar® 8” Glass Fiber 8” IMG Midrange 4” Kevlar® 4” Glass Fiber 4” IMG Tweeter 3/ 4 ” Silk DPSD™ MMP ™ 3/ 4 ” Silk DPSD™ MMP ™ 3/ 4 ” Silk DPSD™ MMP™ Frequency Response 30Hz-20kHz 34Hz-20kHz... - Page 5 Director Collection™ Manual SPECIFICATIONS MODEL D80DT PART SCD80100 SCD2T80000 SCD80000 Woofer 8” Poly/Rubber 8” Poly/Rubber 8” Poly/Rubber Tweeter 1” Silk MMP™ Dual 1” Silk 1” Silk Pivoting Frequency Response 38Hz-20kHz 40Hz-20kHz 40Hz-20kHz Power RMS Power Peak 150W 100W 100W Impedance 6 ohm 6 ohm 6 ohm...
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Page 6: Dual Tweeter
Director Collection™ Manual Dual Tweeters The D83DT/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) Ideally, the two speakers should be placed an equal distance from the lis- tener. If the room has a lower ceiling, 6’ (2m) the speakers can be closer together. Also, if the speaker placement is in- 3’... -
Page 9: About Speaker Wire
Director Collection™ Manual About Speaker Wire Use a two conductor wire that allows you to identify one conductor from the oth- er. This designation may be obvious or as subtle as a ridge on one conductor. It’s crucial that you keep track of which wire you use for positive (+) and negative (-). -
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 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. -
Page 13: Connecting The Wire
Director Collection™ Manual 5. Connecting the Wire Push down to open the connector. Insert the wires into the connectors, making sure that the positive wire is being attached to the red connection Connector and the negative wire is being attached to the black connection. - 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 you have a problem, try isolating it first. For example, if you’re playing a DVD and there is no sound, try replacing the DVD with an MP3 player to see if you get sound. If it does work, then the problem is with the television, 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
Director Collection™ Manual Limited Lifetime Warranty Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provid- ed the speaker was purchased from an Origin Acoustics authorized dealer. -
Page 19: Return Process
Before making any return attempts, it is required that you first contact Origin Acous- tics. 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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