1. 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.
3/16” (5mm) When you have decided on the location for the speaker, trace this template lightly in pencil Origin Acoustics where the hole should be. If unsure on whether there may or may not be studs where the O R I G I N®...
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B) TWEETER C) MID-RANGE DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES D) DUAL TWEETER 4b. Bayonet Ring Features A) BAYONET RING To be inserted within in-ceiling hole B) METAL RING - LOCK Locks speaker into place inside Bayonet Ring. (Move outwards from the Bayonet Ring to release speaker. Move inwards to Lock.) C) BAYONET RAILS The Zip-Klips grips are raised &...
DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES 7. Speaker Wire Installation Guidance 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 (-).
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DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES 7b. 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. •...
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DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 7c. Dual Tweeter Installation Guidance The Dual Tweeter models may be used for either one channel (surround) or two channels (stereo), depending on the model. • Stereo: (80DT & 83DT/SUR Models) In this mode, two channels are fed into the speaker: one channel for each tweeter. This setup is ideal for small rooms such as walk-in closets and bathrooms, as well as oddly-shaped areas such as hallways.
DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES 8. Speaker Placement Guidance • Auxiliary Room (2 Speaker Placement) Ideally, the two speakers should be placed an equal distance from the listener. If the room has a lower ceiling, 6’...
DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 9. Cutting the Hole When you’ve decided on the locations for all of the speakers, use the Cut-Out 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).
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UNLOCK RING-LOCK TAB ON BAYONET RING REMOVAL OF SPEAKER FROM OPEN POSITION Twist Speaker ᵒ Origin Acoustics D109 install 6975 S Decatur Blvd Counter - Clockwise Suite 140 QUICK START GUIDE Las Vegas, NV 89118 SCALE:1:2...
Bayonet Ring to Fit through w.originacoustics.com • 844-674-4461 Ceiling Hole ents mentioned herein are the sole property of Origin Acoustics. Note: If the Bayonet Zip-Clips need to be adjusted or removed, depress the metal tabs along the rail and push up.
DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 10d. CONNECTING THE SPEAKER WIRE Take the ceiling speaker wire and connect it to the Terminal Connector on the Speaker. Push down on each connector, and insert each wire into the opening with the correct polarity.
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DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES UNTIL GROOVE LINES ALIGNED Push the Zip-Clip™ rails inwards from the AL LOCK ONE QUARTER TURN COUNTER- top, just enough, so they fit through the g, before CLOCKWISE will release the Speaker ceiling hole opening, then INSERT THE net Ring.
11. Final Sound Adjustments DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 11a. Mid Range & Tweeter Positions 11. Final Sound Adjustments 11. Final Sound Adjustments The midrange and tweeter can be pivoted to direct the sound tow 11a.
DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 12. Adding the Grille 12a. Installing the Grille The magnetic grille easily fits over the speaker. Square replacement grilles are also available for purchase separately. 12b. Painting the Grille In some situations the speakers may look better if the color matched the walls, ceiling, or trim in the room.
DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 10'' SERIES DIRECTOR COLLECTION MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 13. 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 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.
MANUAL • 8'' SERIES 15. 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.
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.
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