Origin Acoustics Director 5 Series User manual

Installation Manual
DIRECTOR COLLECTION™
D59 D57 D57DT/SUR
D59, D57, D57DT/SUR

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
Dual Tweeters 3
What’s Included 4
Tools & Items 4
Wire Recommendation 4
Speaker Placement 5
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 12
Installing the Grille 12
Troubleshooting 13
Technical Assistance 14
Warranty 15
Return Process 17

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Thank you for purchasing the Director 5 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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*All product specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.
Specifications
MODEL D59 D57 D57DT/SUR
PART SCD50900 SCD50700 SCD2T50700
Woofer 5 ” Kevlar® 5 ” Glass Fiber 5 ” Glass Fiber
Tweeter 1” Silk DPSD™ MMP™ 1” Silk DPSD™ MMP™ 3/4” Dual Silk DPSD™
Power RMS 40 Watts 40 Watts 40 Watts
Power Peak 125 Watts 125 Watts 125 Watts
Frequency Response 68Hz-20kHz 69Hz-20kHz 69Hz-20kHz
Impedance 6 ohm 6 ohm 6 ohm
Diameter 6 ” (172mm) 6 ” (172mm) 6 ” (172mm)
Cutout Diameter 5 ” (149mm) 5 ” (149mm) 5 ” (149mm)
Grille Diameter 7 ” (183mm) 7 ” (183mm) 7 ” (183mm)
Mounting Depth 3 ” (95mm) 3 ” (95mm) 3 ” (95mm)

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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.
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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 Bayonet Ring Grille Template

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Ideally, the two speakers should be
placed an equal distance from the lis-
tener. 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)
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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
Use a two conductor wire that allows you to identify one conductor from the oth-
er. This designation may be obvious or as subtle as a ridge on one conductor.
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
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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
route “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.
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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 tem-
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
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Push Tabs
Against Rail
4. Installing the Bayonet Ring
plate, check the Specifications section for cutout sizes.) If you’re unsure on wheth-
er 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.
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(Unlocked)
Bayonet Ring
Adjust the clips so that they’re positioned at the top of the rail. If they’re not al-
ready there you can do this by pushing the metal release tabs 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 rails inward. Reach inside the bayonet ring and
push the clips down so that the bayonet ring is firmly in place, but not too tight. If
the bayonet ring needs to be removed, reach inside and push the release tabs to
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Twist Clockwise
to Lock
Push down to open the connector.
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 wires are switched, speaker perfor-
mance will be drastically impacted.
5. Connecting the Wire
Speaker
Wire
Connector
6. Installing the Speaker
STEP 1:
Fit the loudspeaker into the bayonet ring. Then twist the speaker about 15 de-
grees clockwise into place. When the loudspeaker is properly seated, the indica-
tors on the ring and the speaker will line up.
*Important* The indicators must line up to ensure the speaker is properly seated.
1. Fit into Ring
2. Twist into Ring
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STEP 2:
The bayonet ring also features a metal lock to ensure the correct installation of the
loudspeaker. Out of the box, the lock will be in its closed position. Open the lock
tab to its unlocked position to remove the speaker from the ring. Once the speaker
is installed, close the lock tab by pushing it back into place, flush with the perime-
ter of the bayonet ring.
*Important* Push the metal lock tab into its “LOCK” (closed) position aer speaker is
installed per step 1. This will secure the installation. (see Figure A)
The loudspeaker must be properly seated, else the metal lock tab will not lock.
To uninstall the speaker, push the metal lock tab to its “UNLOCK” (open) position
and twist the loudspeaker counterclockwise. (see Figure B)
Metal Lock Tab in “LOCK” (closed) Position Metal Lock Tab in “UNLOCK” (open) Position
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Aimable
The woofer and 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. To aim the midrange, gently apply pressure to
the rim and pivot it in the desired direction.
7. Testing & Adjustments
Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held in place.
8. Installing the Grille
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If you have a problem, try isolating it first. For example, if you’re playing a DVD
and there is no sound, try replacing the DVD with an MP3 player to see if you get
sound. 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
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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 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.
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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 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
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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
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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.)
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