Origin Acoustics SL4 User manual

Installation Manual
Contents
Introduction 2
Before Installing 2
Type of Speaker Wire 3
Installation 3
Troubleshooting 4
Technical Assistance 5
Warranty 5
Two Year Warranty 5
Requirements and Warranty Coverage 6
Return Process 6
Specifications 7
Models: SL4, SL6

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this speaker selector. At Origin Acous-
tics, 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.
Origin Acoustics’ SL4 and SL6 speaker selectors are used to con-
nect four or six pairs of speakers (4ohm or 8ohm) to your amplifier
or receiver while maintaining a safe impedance load. Each pair of
speakers can be turned on and o with the buttons on the front
of the unit.
Before Installing
This product does have impedance correction functionality. Even
when all four pairs of speakers are playing simultaneously, this
circuitry protects your amplifier or receiver from low impedance
loads.
Depending on the impedance load of your speakers, and how
many pairs are playing, the actual impedance load presented to
your amplifier or receiver will vary.
We recommend that you verify that your amplifier or receiver is
capable of driving a 4-ohm load before using more than two pairs
of 4-ohm speakers. If unsure about your amplifier or receiver,
contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
Type of Speaker Wire
Stranded copper wire of 16 or 18 gauge is recommended in most
cases, but for wiring runs in excess of 80 feet, use 14 gauge wire
instead. However, anything larger than 14 gauge is not recom-
mended, as it may not fit. Never use aluminum, solid-core or
“Romex” wire with these products. In the United States, most
states and municipalities require that special speaker wire be
used inside walls for fire safety. Normally, these must have a “CL”
fire rating. Contact your dealer or building contractor/inspector if
uncertain about the wiring.
Installation
1. Find a suitable mounting location.
2. Run all the necessary wires and label
them for future reference.
3. The amplifier and speaker connectors
on this unit are removeable. Removing
them may make installation easier.
4. Connect the unit to the speaker se-
lector. You will want to strip about
3/8” (10 mm) of insulation from every
wire. If the wires have loose strands,
twist them until the ends are no longer
frayed.
5. Each wire should go into the proper
opening and fixed there with a small screwdriver. Make sure
to connect positive to positive and negative to negative. If you
removed the connectors, reinstall them now.

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Problem Possible Cause
No Sound
The volume may be turned down or muted. Check
the volume settings on both the amplifier and the
television/computer/CD player/etc.
Make sure the proper source is selected on the am-
plifier or receiver.
Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the
source. The cord may be damaged or plugged into
the wrong input or output.
Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the
speakers. Make sure they’re connected properly and
not damaged in any way.
Poor Sound Quality
If you hear something like static, or the sound is cut-
ting in and out, check the audio cables. If the prob-
lem increases when a cable is being moved, then the
cable is most likely faulty or not connected properly.
Today’s audio systems may have several places to
adjust the volume, for example your MP3 player may
have a volume control, and your amplifier may also
have one. Check to be certain that the volume isn’t
turned up past 80% on any device.
Try changing sources to be certain that the selection
you’ve chosen is a good quality recording.
If possible, it’s oen 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 television, DVD
player, or the cables connecting them. If it doesn’t work, the prob-
lem will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.
Troubleshooting Technical Assistance
If you have any questions or concerns about installing or using
this product, you can reach us through one of the following meth-
ods:
Phone: [phone]
Hours of operation: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Mon - Fri
Email: [e-mail]
If you are having technical trouble, please include the model num-
ber and briefly explain what steps you took to resolve the problem
in your email, or be prepared to answer these questions over the
phone. 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.
Warranty
Two Year Warranty
Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that
this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship, provided 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 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. If this is the case, installing the replacement model
may require mounting modifications; Origin Acoustics will not be
responsible for any such related costs.

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This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased
through an unauthorized dealer. This warranty only applies to
the individual that made the original purchase, and it cannot be
applied to other purchases. The purchaser must be prepared to
provide proof of purchase (receipt). This warranty will not be val-
id if the identifying number or serial number has been removed,
defaced, or altered.
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Accidental damage
• Damage caused by abuse or misuse
• Damage caused by attempted repairs/modifications by
anyone other than Origin Acoustics or an authorized dealer
• Damage caused by improper installation
• Normal wear, maintenance, and environmental issues
• Damage caused by voltage inputs in excess of the rated
maximum of the unit
• Damage inflicted during the return shipment
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.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties.
Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so this
may not apply depending on the customer’s location. (For more
information, see Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.)
Return Process
Requirements and Warranty Coverage Specifications
Power Handling 100 watts RMS per channel
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 22kHz (+0dB, -0dB)
Selector Type Noise-free, front access, pushbuttons
Wire Size Acceptance 2 or 4 conductor, stranded, 16 AWG to
12 AWG
Dimensions 1 ⅞” (4mm) H x 11 ½” (292mm) W x 7”
(178mm) D (including connectors and
pushbuttons)
Maximum Number of
Speaker Connectors
SL4 4 pairs 4 ohm minimum
SL6 6 pairs 4 ohm minimum
Minimum Amplifier
Impedance with All
Speakers Selected
SL4 with 8 ohm
speakers
6 ohm
SL4 with 4 ohm
speakers
5 ohm
SL6 with 8 ohm
speakers
5.3 ohm
SL6 with 4 ohm
speakers
4.6 ohm

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