Origin Acoustics D88 User manual

Installation Manual
D80 Series
Director Collection
D88, D86, D84, D82DT/SUR, D82, D80

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
Dual Tweeter 4
What’s Included 5
Tools & Items 5
Wire Recommendation 5
Speaker Placement 6
About Speaker Wire 7
Installing the Wire 7
Wire Routing 8
Painting the Grille 9
Cutting the Hole 9
Installing the Zip-Clip 10
Connecting the Wire 11
Installing the Speaker 11
Testing & Adjustments 12
Installing the Grille 12
Troubleshooting 13
Technical Assistance 14
Warranty 15
Return Process 16

1
Thank you for purchasing the Director 8 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
Model D88 D86 D84
Part Number SCD80800 SCD80600 SCD80400
Woofer Cone Kevlar Glass Fiber IMG
Woofer
Diameter
8" (203mm) 8” (203mm) 8” (203mm)
Tweeter Dome Silk DPSD Silk DPSD Aluminum
Tweeter
Diameter
1" (25mm) 1” (25mm) 1” (25mm)
Frequency
Response
30 Hz - 20 kHz 34 Hz - 20 kHz 36 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
50 - 200 Watts 50 - 175 Watts 50 - 150 Watts
Diameter 9.75"
(248mm)
9.75”
(248mm)
9.75”
(248mm)
Grille Diameter 10"
(254mm)
10”
(254mm)
10”
(254mm)
Cutout
Diameter
8.75"
(222mm)
8.75”
(222mm)
8.75”
(222mm)
Mounting
Depth
7.375”
(187mm)
7.375”
(187mm)
7.375”
(187mm)
Specifications

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Model D82DT/SUR D82 D80
Part Number SCD2T80200 SCD80200 SCD80000
Woofer Cone IMG IMG Poly/Rubber
Woofer
Diameter
8” (203mm) 8” (203mm) 8” (203mm)
Tweeter Dome Aluminum Aluminum Silk
Tweeter
Diameter
1” (25mm) 1” (25mm) 1” (25mm)
Frequency
Response
38 Hz - 20 kHz 38 Hz - 20 kHz 38 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
50 - 125 Watts 50 - 125 Watts 50 - 125 Watts
Diameter 9.75”
(248mm)
9.75”
(248mm)
9.75”
(248mm)
Grille Diameter 10”
(254mm)
10”
(254mm)
10”
(254mm)
Cutout
Diameter
8.75”
(222mm)
8.75”
(222mm)
8.75”
(222mm)
Mounting
Depth
5.375”
(135mm)
4.25”
(108mm)
4.25”
(108mm)
Specifications

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In this mode, one channel is fed into both tweeters to be distributed throughout
the area. This way in a multiple-speaker setup, one speaker can be a dedicated
lespeaker and another a dedicated right.
Surround (Dipole)
The Dual Tweeter models can be used for either one channel (surround) or two
channels (stereo). A switch is located on the back of the speaker to select which
mode to use. One of the inputs is labeled for surround. This is the input that
should be used if you’re only using one channel.
Dual Tweeters
In this mode, two channels are fed into the speaker: one channel for each tweeter.
This setup is ideal for small rooms such as walk-in closets and bathrooms, as well
as oddly-shaped areas such as hallways. With both leand right channels in one
speaker, only one speaker is needed in smaller rooms. In areas like hallways, both
channels can be evenly distributed throughout the area with multiple speakers.
Stereo (Dipole)
If you are using a dual tweeter speaker in stereo mode (i.e. there are two wires
connected to the speaker: one for the lechannel and one for the right), do not
set the switch to surround mode. This could damage the amplifier.
Warning

5
Speaker Zip-Clip 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

6
Position the two speakers in the mid-
dle of the room, no less than 6’ (2m)
apart. Ideally, the two speakers would
be placed an equal distance from the
listener. If the room has a lower ceiling,
the speakers can be closer together.
Also, if the speaker placement is in-
tended for standing (as opposed to
sitting) listeners, the speakers can be
closer together.
Auxiliary Room (2 Speaker Placement)
The LeRear (LR) and Right Rear (RR)
speakers should be installed just be-
hind the listener, one on either side.
The Center Channel (CC) speaker
should be placed above and slightly
in front of the television, with the Le
Front (LF) and Right Front (RF) speak-
ers placed equidistant to either side.
Home Theater (5 Speaker Placement)
Listening Area
TV
6’ (2m)
3’ (1m)3’ (1m)
Listening Area
TV
6’ (2m)
3’ (1m)3’ (1m)
3’
(1m)

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Strip ¼to ½inches (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

8
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