Origin Acoustics D39 User manual

DIRECTOR COLLECTION
D39
D39 Installation Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 3
Tools & Items 3
Wire Recommendation 3
Wiring Options 4
About Speaker Wire 6
Installing the Wire 6
Wire Routing 7
Painting the Grille 8
Cutting the Hole 8
Installing the Bayonet Ring 9
Connecting the Wire 10
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 Director 39 In-Ceiling Speaker. 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 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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Specifications
*All product specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.
• Woofer: 3” Kevlar® • Diameter : 3 ” (100mm)
• Tweeter: 3/4” Silk DPSD Pivoting • Grille Diameter: 4 ” (110mm)
• Frequency Response: 100Hz-20kHz • Cutout Diameter: 3” (78mm)
• Power Handling: 50-100 Watts • Mounting Depth: 3 ” (100mm)
Model: D39 Part: SCD30900
Bracket:
BR3
* Both round and square grilles Included

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Speaker Bayonet Ring Grille Template
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
Installation Manual
• Woofer: 3” Kevlar® • Diameter : 3 ” (100mm)
• Tweeter: 3/4” Silk DPSD Pivoting • Grille Diameter: 4 ” (110mm)
• Frequency Response: 100Hz-20kHz • Cutout Diameter: 3” (78mm)
• Power Handling: 50-100 Watts • Mounting Depth: 3 ” (100mm)

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There are several ways to configure our Director Multi-Finish speakers. Our
preferred method is to use dedicated amplifiers for the speakers and subwoofers,
(such as our SubA150 and A2150) However, this system is designed to be easily
run o of a single amplifier as well. Here are a few options:
Wiring Options
With 4- Ohm stable amplifiers, you can use up to four Director Multi-Finish
Speakers per channel. If you’re using the Origin DSUB6 with the D39 speakers we
recommend our SubA150 or SubA500 for the subwoofer.
2CH Amplifier + Sub Amplifier: 4 - 8 Director
Multi-Finish Speakers & 1 - 2 Subwoofers
Subwoofer Amp
2 Channel Amp

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2 Channel Amp
For a setup with four speakers and one woofer, a two channel amplifier can be
used. First, both amplifier outputs should be connected to the DSUB6 subwoofer’s
L/R inputs. From there the subwoofer has L/R outputs to connect to the D39
speakers. Each output can be connected up to 2 speakers in parallel (4 speakers
total plus the subwoofer).
2CH Amplifier:
4 D39 Speakers & 1 DSUB6 Subwoofer

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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
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
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