Origin Acoustics Composer THTR60 Series User manual

Installation Manual
THTR60 Series
Composer Collection
THTR69, THTR67

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 3
Tools & Items 3
Wire Recommendation 3
Speaker Placement 4
About Speaker Wire 6
Installing the Wire 6
Wire Routing 7
Painting the Grille 8
Cutting the Hole 8
Connecting the Wire 9
Installing the Speaker 10
Testing & Adjustments 11
Installing the Grille 11
Troubleshooting 12
Technical Assistance 13
Warranty 14
Return Process 15

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Thank you for purchasing the Composer THTR60 In-Wall Speaker. At Origin Acous-
tics, we take pride in providing you with a high quality product. All of Origin Acous-
tics’ speakers are designed to have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a sim-
ple installation process.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installa-
tion, 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 (Pacific
Time), Monday through Friday.
Introduction

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Model THTR69 THTR67
Part Number SWML30900 SWML30700
Woofer Cone Kevlar Glass Fiber
Woofer
Dimensions
6.5" (165mm) 6.5” (165mm)
Tweeter Dome Silk DPSD Silk DPSD
Tweeter
Diameter
1" (25mm) 1” (25mm)
Frequency
Response
40 Hz - 20 kHz 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
10 - 200 Watts 10 - 200 Watts
Dimensions 8.67 x 29.85”
(220 x 758mm)
8.67 x 29.85”
(220 x 758mm)
Grille
Dimensions
9.11 x 30.29”
(231 x 769mm)
9.11 x 30.29”
(231 x 769mm)
Cutout
Dimensions
7.875 x 29”
(198 x 736mm)
7.875 x 29”
(198 x 736mm)
Mounting
Depth
3.78”
(96mm)
3.78”
(96mm)
Specifications

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What’s Included
• Drywall Saw
• Speaker Wire
• Pencil
• Wire Stripper
• Measuring Tape
• Drill
• Drill Bit ⅛” (3mm)
• Stiff Wire
• Stud Finder
• Fish Tape
• Spray Paint
• Compressed Air
Tools & Items
The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers.
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 speak-
er. The longer your run is, the larger your wire size must be.
Wire Recommendation
Wire Length Wire Gauge
0 -100’ (0 - 30m) 16
50 - 150’ (15 - 45m) 14
Over 100’ (30m) 12
Speaker Grille Template

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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
Place the center channel (CC) speak-
er 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 floor, 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 horizon-
tally. For better sound quality, avoid
installing the speakers near corners.
3.1 (3 Speaker Placement)
TVL R

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Listening Area
TV
CCFL FR
R
RRLR
L
In addition to the le, right, and cen-
ter speakers described in the 3.1 set-
up, 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 floor.
5.1 (5 Speaker Placement)
The front le, right, and center speak-
ers 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 floor, directly to either side of the
listening area. Finally, the rear speak-
ers should be on the back wall, about
5 feet (1.5 m) from the floor 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.
7.1 (7 Speaker Placement)
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 amplifier,
and make sure the wire connected to
the le speaker output will be routed
to the le speaker, right output to right
speaker, etc.
1. Installing the 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. 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 amplifier and your speaker the connectors will be identified 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 amplifier is attached to the positive connector in the speaker.
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.
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 buy-
ing 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 web-
site. 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
3. Cutting the Hole
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 filling 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.
2. Painting the Grille
Grille
Paint
Grille
Cloth
Grille

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Insert the wires into the connectors,
making sure that the positive wire is
being attached to the red connec-
tion and the negative wire is being
attached to the black connection. If
the negative and positive wires are
switched, speaker performance will be
drastically impacted.
4. Connecting the Wire
Speaker
Wire
Connector
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 in-
stalling 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.

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On the speaker, make sure all the SpringLocks are loaded in the upper notch,
facing inward. Fit the speaker into the hole, and using a screwdriver or a coin,
turn the SpringLock releases 90° 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, you should hear each SpringLock clamp down on
the wall. Do not attempt to tighten the SpringLock 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.
5. Installing the Speaker

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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 to-
wards 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 reflected
through the room, and if the room has soer surfaces the bass & treble are ab-
sorbed. Adjust for the desired acoustic balance for each room.
6. Testing & Adjustments
Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held in place.
7. Installing the Grille

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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 tele-
vision, DVD player, or the cables connecting them. If it doesn’t work, the problem
will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.
Troubleshooting
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.
No Sound Make sure the proper source is selected on the amplifier or re-
ceiver.
No Sound Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source. The
cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or out-
put.
No Sound 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 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 amplifier 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 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 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.
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, pro-
vided 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’ discretion. If the product must be replaced yet it is no longer man-
ufactured, 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.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
This warranty may not be valid if the product was purchased through an unautho-
rized 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

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• 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
Not Covered by Warranty
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

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