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

1
Director Collection™ Manual
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

2
Director Collection™ Manual
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

3
Director Collection™ Manual
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)

4
Director Collection™ Manual
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

5
Director Collection™ Manual
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

6
Director Collection™ Manual
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

7
Director Collection™ Manual
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

8
Director Collection™ Manual
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

9
Director Collection™ Manual
(Unlocked)
Bayonet Ring
(Locked)
Bayonet Ring
Adjust the clips so that they’re positioned at the top of the rail. If they’re not
already there you can do this by pushing the release tabs (or metal “buttons”) on
the inside of the rail and pulling the clips to the top of the rails. Insert the bayonet
ring into the hole in the ceiling by gently bending the clips inward. Reach inside
the bayonet ring and push the clips down so that the InstaMount is firmly in place,
but not too tight. If for some reason the bayonet ring needs to be removed, reach
inside and push the release tabs to fully remove the clips. Aer the clips have been
removed, the bayonet ring can be taken out.
4. Installing the Bayonet Ring
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 inch hole in the center of the circle, then put a bent
coat hanger through the hole to feel around. Use a keyhole or drywall saw to cut
the hole.

10
Director Collection™ Manual
Twist Clockwise
to Lock
1. Fit into Ring
2. Twist into Ring
Fit the speaker into the bayonet ring, and twist it clockwise into place. When the
arrow on the speaker lines up with one of the arrows on the bayonet ring, that
means the speaker is tightly in place. Be sure that the arrows line up, otherwise
there’s a risk that the speaker will fall out of the ceiling.
6. Installing the Speaker
Insert the wires into the connectors,
making sure that the positive wire is
being attached to the red connection
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.
5. Connecting the Wire
Speaker
Wire
Connector

11
Director Collection™ Manual
7. Installing the Grille
Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held in place.

12
Director Collection™ Manual
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
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.

13
Director Collection™ Manual
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 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.
Technical Assistance

14
Director Collection™ Manual
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.
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.

15
Director Collection™ Manual
• 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

6975 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118 • www.originacoustics.com • 844-674-4461
©2018 Origin Acoustics. All copyrighted, trademarked and patented elements mentioned herein are the sole
property of Origin Acoustics.