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Use a multi-stranded wiring designed for amplifier to speaker connections. Which gauge to select depends on the length of wire to be used on any particular speaker. Origin Acoustics The longer your run is, the larger your wire size must be.
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 6a. Speaker Placement (3 Speakers) Place the center channel (CC) speaker directly above or below the video display, preferably equidistant from the walls on the left and right. The left (L) and right (R) speakers should be on the same wall on either side of the video display, with the center speaker exactly between them.
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C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 6b. Speaker Placement (5 Speakers) In addition to the left, right, and center speakers described in the 3 speaker setup, install the surround left and right speakers on the left and right walls. They should be a few feet behind the listening area, and about 5 Listening Area feet (1.5 m) from the floor.
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 7a. 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.
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C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 7c. 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...
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 8. 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...
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 10. Installing the Speaker On the speaker, make sure all the SpringLocks are loaded in the upper notch, fac- ing inward. Fit the speaker into the hole, and using the included guitar pick, or a screwdriver/ coin, turn the SpringLock Release Tab 90°...
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 11. Testing & Adjustments The tweeter can be pivoted to direct the sound towards the listening 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.
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 13. 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.
C60 SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL 14. 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 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 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.
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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