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- Page 1 5” DIRECTOR SERIES D57DT/SUR D53DT D51DT D51 | D51-6 D50-8 5” DIRECTOR SERIES SPEAKER MANUAL...
- Page 2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Product Features 3a. Speaker Features 3b. Bayonet Ring Features 4. What’s Included 5. Required Tools 6. Speaker Wire Recommendation 7. Speaker Wire Installation Guidance 8. Speaker Placement Guidance 9. Cutting the Hole 10.
- Page 3 5” or 6” can lights, while still producing excellent sound quality. 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 2. Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Part SCD50900 SCD50700 Tweeter 1” Silk DPSD 1” Silk DPSD Woofer 5 1/4” Kevlar ® 5 1/4” Glass Fiber Power Handling 40 - 125 Watts 40 - 125 Watts Frequency Response 68Hz-20kHz 69Hz-20kHz Impedance 6 ohm 6 ohm Mounting Depth 3 3/4”...
- Page 5 *All product specifications are subject to change.Refer to docs.originacoustics.com for the latest information. SPECIFICATIONS D51DT D51 | D51-6 Part SCD50100DT SCD50100 | SCD50100-6 Tweeter Dual 3/4” Teteron 1” Teteron Pivoting Woofer 5 1/4” PP 5 1/4” PP Power Handling 30 - 100 Watts 30 - 100 Watts Frequency Response 83Hz-20kHz (-3dB)
- Page 6 3. Product Features : 3a. Speaker Features A) METAL RING - LOCK Locks speaker into place inside Bayonet Ring. (Move outwards from the Bayonet Ring to release speaker. Move inwards to Lock) B) TWEETER C) DUAL TWEETER • SINGLE TWEETER MODELS (D51 • 5D3 • D55 • D57 • D59) •...
- Page 7 3b. 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 &...
- Page 8 If unsure on whether there may or may not be studs where the SPECIFICATIONS ALL 3'' SERIES Origin Acoustics planned speakers are located, use a keyhole or drywall saw to drill a ⅛” hole in the center Cutout Diameter 3 1/8'' (82mm) of the template, then insert a bent coat hanger through the hole to feel for obstructions.
- Page 9 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 (-).
- Page 10 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. • • 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 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: (DT 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.
- Page 12 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’ (2m) the speakers can be closer together. Also, if the speaker placement is 3’...
- Page 13 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). 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...
- Page 14 REMOVAL OF SPEAKER FROM OPEN OPEN POSITION Twist Speaker POSITION Twist Speaker ᵒ ᵒ Origin Acoustics D109 install Origin Acoustics 6975 S Decatur Blvd D109 install Counter - Clockwise 6975 S Decatur Blvd Counter - Clockwise Suite 140 Suite 140...
- Page 15 OPEN POSITION Push the Zip-Clip™ rails inwards from the LOCK ONE QUARTER TURN COUNTER- top, just enough, so they fit through the Origin Acoustics efore CLOCKWISE will release the Speaker D109 install 6975 S Decatur Blvd Suite 140 Las Vegas, NV 89118...
- Page 16 PUSH Rails TAB TOWARDS the Bayonet Ring. are aligned. Inwards Note: Grille may not sit flush until this Lock is properly engaged. to Fit through originacoustics.com • 844-674-4461 Ceiling Hole nts mentioned herein are the sole property of Origin Acoustics.
- Page 17 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. Make sure that the positive wire is attached to the red connection and the negative wire is being attached to the black connection.
- Page 18 WITH RING-LOCK TAB MOVED OUTWARDS, INTO OPEN & UNLOCKED POSITION, INSERT SPEAKER INTO BAYONET RING 1. Fit into Ring 1. Fit into Ring 1. Fit into Ring 2. Twist into Ring 360° Aimable 2. Twist into Ring Mid-Range & Tweeter 2.
- Page 19 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. from the Bayonet Ring.
- Page 20 11. Final Sound Adjustments 11a. Mid Range & Tweeter Positions Depending on the speaker model, the midrange and 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.
- Page 21 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.
- Page 22 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 it does work, then the problem is with the television, DVD player, or the cables connecting them.
- Page 23 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 24 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. If the product is determined to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at Ori- gin Acoustics’...
- Page 25 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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