Origin Acoustics COMPOSER C60 Series User manual

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C60 SERIES
COMPOSER COLLECTION • INSTALLATION MANUAL

C SERIES • COMPOSER COLLECTION INSTALLATION MANUAL
Table of Contents
1.Introduction 1
2. Specications 2
3. What’s Included 3
4. Required Tools 3
5. Wire Recommendation 3
6. Speaker Placement 4
7. About Speaker Wire 6
8. Cutting the Hole 8
9.ConnectingtheWire 8
10. Installing the Speaker 9
11. Testing & Adjustments 10
12. Installing the Grille 10
13. Painting the Grille 11
14. Troubleshooting 12
15. Technical Assistance 13
16. Warranty 14
17. Return Process 15

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Composer Collection™. 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.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installation,
including: the tools you will need, step-by-step instructions for installation,
troubleshooting tips for any errors that may occur, and all warranty information.
If for any reason you experience problems or if you have installation questions
please call us at [phone]. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacic
Time), Monday through Friday.

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2. Specifications
*All product specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.
MODEL C69 C67
PART SWML12900 SWM12600
Woofer 4 x 8” Kevlar® 4 x 8” Fiber Glass
Tweeter 1” Silk DPSD™
Pivoting
1” Silk DPSD™
Pivoting
Frequency Response 40Hz-20kHz 43Hz-20kHz
Power RMS 50 Watts 50 Watts
Power Peak 125 Watts 125 Watts
Impedance 8ohm 8ohm
MODEL ALL C60 SERIES
Cutout Dimensions 4  x 11”(118 x 278mm)
Speaker Dimensions 5  x 11 ” (140 x 300mm)
Grille Dimensions 5  x 12 ” (149 x 311mm)
Mounting Depth 3 ” (95mm)
MODEL C65 C63
PART SWM12500 SWM12200
Woofer 4 x 8” IMG 4 x 8” Poly
Tweeter 1” Silk DPSD™
Pivoting
1” Aluminum
Pivoting
Frequency Response 45Hz-20kHz 45Hz-20kHz
Power RMS 50 Watts 50 Watts
Power Peak 125 Watts 125 Watts
Impedance 8ohm 8ohm

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• Drywall Saw
• Speaker Wire
• Pencil
• WireStripper
• Measuring Tape
• Drill
• Drill Bit ⅛” (3mm)
• Stiff Wire
• Stud Finder
• Fish Tape
• Spray Paint
• Compressed Air
4. Required Tools
3. What’s Included
Speaker
Grille Template
Origin Acoustics
®
12 7/32 in
310 mm
5 15/16 in
150 mm
11 13/16 in
300 mm
5 1/2 in
140 mm
3 3/4 in
95 mm
4 5/8 in
118mm
11 in
278mm
Cut-Out Dimension
Mounting Depth
Grille DimensionOuter Dimension
Speaker
The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers.
Use a multi-stranded wiring designed for amplier to speaker connections. Which
gauge to select depends on the length of wire to be used on any particular speaker.
The longer your run is, the larger your wire size must be.
5. Wire Recommendation
WireLength Wire Gauge
0 -100’ (0 - 30m) 16
50 - 150’ (15 - 45m) 14
Over 100’ (30m) 12

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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
Place the center channel (CC) speaker
directly above or below the video
display, preferably equidistant from the
walls on the le and right. The le (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. It’s better if the le and
right speakers are closer to the screen
rather than further from it. It’s best if all
three front speakers about 3.5 feet (1 m)
from the oor, however there’s a good
chance that the center speaker will have
to be lower or higher than the others. The
speakers can be installed either vertically
or horizontally. For better sound quality,
avoid installing the speakers near corners.
6a. Speaker Placement (3 Speakers)
TVL R

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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
R
RRLR
L
In addition to the le, right, and
center speakers described in the 3
speaker setup, install the surround
le and right speakers on the le and
right walls. They should be a few feet
behind the listening area, and about 5
feet (1.5 m) from the oor.
6b. Speaker Placement (5 Speakers)
The front le, right, and center
speakers should be in the same
location as the previous two setups
described. The surround le and right
speakers should be about 5 feet (1.5
m) from the oor, directly to either
side of the listening area. Finally, the
rear speakers should be on the back
wall, about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the oor and 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m) apart. If possible,
make sure that the distance between the rear speakers is the same as the distance
between the front le and right speakers.
6c. Speaker Placement (7 Speakers)
Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
RL

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Strip ¼ to ½ inches (6 to 12 mm) of the
insulation o both ends of the wire. To
avoid stray strands, twist them at the
end. Connect the wire to the amplier,
and make sure the wire connected to
the le speaker output will be routed
to the le speaker, right output to right
speaker, etc.
7b. Installing the Wire
You will need a wire that has at least two conductors; one that can be identied
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 identication
may be subtle. It’s crucial that you keep track of which wire you use for positive
(+) and negative (-). Typically if the wires are colored red and black, the red wire
is used for positive and the black wire is used for negative, but sometimes other
colors or patterns are used. You can choose whichever color of wire you want to
be positive and negative as long as you remain consistent throughout the install.
On both your amplier and your speaker the connectors will be identied as red
for positive and black for negative. It is very important to look carefully at the
speaker wires and be certain that the same wire that is attached to the positive
connector in the amplier is attached to the positive connector in the speaker.
7a. About Speaker Wire
0.25 - 0.5”
(6 - 12mm)
Speaker
Wire

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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.
7c. Wire Routing
One option is to li up the carpet and
rout “tape wire” under the carpet.
Under the Carpet
The wire can be routed behind the
baseboard by cutting a groove out
of the back of the baseboard, or by
buying special baseboard designed for
concealing wires.
Behind the Baseboard
When available, you can route the wire
through an attic or crawlspace.
Attic or Basement
When running wires through a wall, be
sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC
wiring, pipes, and ducts.
Through Walls
If these speakers are being installed in a new home during construction, the
installation process will be a bit dierent (although much simpler). For these
situations, it’s recommended you purchase a bracket. Instructions on how
to install the speakers are provided with the bracket, or can be found on our
website. Visit www.originacoustics.com for more information.
For New Construction

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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 Specications 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 rectangle, then put
a bent coat hanger through the hole to feel around. Use a keyhole or drywall saw
to cut the hole.
8. Cutting the Hole
Insert the wires into the connectors. 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. If the wires are switched, speaker performance will be
drastically impacted.
9. Connecting the Wire
Speaker
Wire
TerminalConnectors

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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° in the same direction as
the arrows printed on the screws. (Not all SpringLock Releases will be turned the
same direction.) When you turn each SpringLock Release Tab, you should hear
each SpringLock clamp down on the wall. Do not attempt to tighten the Sprin-
gLock Releases, because once the SpringLock has clamped down it’s as secure
as it can be. If you need to remove the speaker, turn the SpringLocks 90° in the
opposite direction of the arrows.
10. Installing the Speaker
SpringLock Release Tabs

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The tweeter can be pivoted to direct the sound towards the listening area. Or
for a more diused 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. Subject to which speaker is being used, there are two
switches: one to adjust the treble, and one to adjust the bass. Depending on the
area the speaker will be installed, bass and treble are aected by its surroundings.
When the room has a lot of hard surfaces bass & treble are bounced and reected
through the room, and if the room has soer surfaces the bass & treble are
absorbed. Adjust for the desired acoustic balance for each room.
11. Testing & Adjustments
Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held in place.
12. Installing the Grille

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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. Before painting, carefully remove the
thin cloth on the underside of the grille. Lightly spray the front of the grille with the
paint from a distance, being careful not to plug any of the holes. Diluting the paint
with paint thinner will lessen the risk of lling any holes. If a hole gets plugged use
a can of compressed air to open it. Once the paint is dry, put the cloth back on
the grille.
13. Painting the Grille
Grille Cloth
Grille Grille
Paint

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If possible, it’s oen good to try to isolate the problem rst. 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
problem will be with the amplier, speakers, or those cables.
14. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
No Sound The volume may be turned down or muted. Check the volume
settings on both the amplier and the television/computer/CD
player/etc.
No Sound Make sure the proper source is selected on the amplier or
receiver.
No Sound Check the cord connecting the amplier with the source. The
cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or
output.
No Sound Check the wires connecting the amplier 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 cutting in and
out, check the audio cables. If the problem increases when a
cable is being moved, then the cable is most likely faulty or not
connected properly.
Poor Sound
Quality
Today’s audio systems may have several places to adjust the
volume, for example your MP3 player may have a volume con-
trol, and your amplier may also have one. Check to be certain
that the volume isn’t turned up past 80% on any device.
Poor Sound
Quality
Try changing sources to be certain that the selection you’ve
chosen is a good quality recording.

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If you have any questions or concerns about installing or using this product, you
can reach us through one of the following methods:
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 number and
briey 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.
15. Technical Assistance

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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 modications; Origin Acoustics will not be responsible for
any such related costs.
16. Limited Lifetime Warranty
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 valid if the identifying number or serial number has been removed, defaced,
or altered.
Requirements & Warranty Coverage
*All warranties and warranty conditions are subject to change. Please refer to
www.originacoustics.com for the latest information.

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• Accidental damage
• Damage caused by abuse or misuse
• Damage caused by attempted repairs/modications 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 inicted during the return shipment
Not Covered by Warranty
Before making any return attempts, it is required that you rst 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
theproduct.
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.)
17. Return Process