Origin Acoustics DSUB6 User manual

Installation Manual
DSUB6 Series
Director Collection
DSUB6F5, DSUB6F3

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 3
Tools & Items 3
Wire Recommendation 3
Planning 4
About Speaker Wire 4
Installing the Enclosure 5
Installation before Drywall 6
Installation aer Drywall 6
Wire Routing 7
Installing the Wire 8
Connecting the Wire 8
Wiring: Separate Sub Amplifier & 2-Channel Amplifier 9
Painting the Grille 10
Installing the Grille 10
Troubleshooting 11
Technical Assistance 12
Warranty 13
Return Process 14

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Thank you for purchasing the Director Subwoofer 6. 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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Model DSUB6F5 DSUB6F3
Part Number DSUB6F500 DSUB6F300
Woofer Cone Polypropylene Polypropylene
Woofer
Diameter
6.5 (165mm) 6.5 (165mm)
Frequency
Response
33Hz - 100 kHz ± 3dB 33Hz - 100 kHz ± 3dB
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
100 Watts 100 Watts
Dimensions 7.9 x 11.8 x 18.9”
(200 x 300 x 480mm)
7.9 x 11.8 x 18.9”
(200 x 300 x 480mm)
Grille
Diameter
7” (178mm) 4.25” (108mm)
Cutout
Diameter
5.9 (150mm) 3.5” (89mm)
Mounting
Depth
7.9” (200mm) 7.9” (200mm)
Specifications

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Bandpass Subwoofer Bracket & Trim Ring Grille
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

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Will you be driving it with a 2-channel amplifier or a designated subwoofer am-
plifier? The 2-channel option works fine but the separate subwoofer amplifier will
allow you to adjust the subwoofer output to achieve the sub-to-satellite balance
you want regardless of subwoofer location or number of satellite speakers used.
If you opt for the separate subwoofer amplifier, you will need to run three paired
speaker wires to the speaker location.
Planning: Amplifier Wiring
Find a location for the subwoofer. Positioning it near the satellite speakers is visu-
ally and sonically advantageous; being close to walls, especially corners, is very
helpful when maximum loudness is important. Start with where you want the port
opening to be. Then determine where the enclosure needs to be placed to allow
the port tube to easily reach the desired port opening location. For the subwoofer
to fit, the joists need to be at least 14” apart.
Planning: Location
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
About Speaker Wire

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Hold the template to the joist that you
plan on attaching the subwoofer en-
closure to. Drill six holes through the
marked locations on the template us-
ing a 5/16” (8mm) drill bit. Face the en-
closure’s rubber damping pad towards
the joist and secure it in place with the
supplied lag screws and washers. We
recommend that one person holds the subwoofer in place while another tightens
the screws to secure the DSUB to the joist.
1. Installing the Enclosure
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.
Template
Screws (6)
Enclosure

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Slip the trim ring through the hole in
the drywall and into the port open-
ing. You may need to rotate it slightly
to get it to seat into place. Using the
three supplied screws and a #1 phil-
lips screwdriver, fasten the trim ring to
the port opening so that it fits snugly
against the ceiling surface.
Use the 8 supplied screws to attach
the port tube to the enclosure. Test
the wired DSUB to see that it’s working
properly. If you are using 2 channels
of input, make sure to test both.
The Mini Port Bracket will serve as
your new construction bracket. You
can attach it directly to a joist or use
the supplied new construction wings to position it precisely where you want it.
3. Installation aer Drywall
2. Installation before Drywall

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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.
For New Construction

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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.
4. Installing the Wire
0.25 - 0.5”
(6 - 12mm)
Speaker
Wire
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.
5. Connecting the Wire
Speaker
Wire
Connector

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Insert the le & right channel wires
from the receiver into the connectors
labeled “input from amplifier”, making
sure that the positive wire is being
attached to the red connection and
the negative wire is being attached
to the black connection. You will also
probably want to run the wires from
the DSUB’s terminals labeled “output
to speakers” at this time. A zip tie on the enclosure is provided to oer stress
release for the wires. Only use 1 pair of D50 speakers with a single 2ch amplifier.
Using up to 4 D30 speakers per channel is safe with 4 Ohm stable amplifiers.
Use the supplied terminal jumper
to connect two of the DSUB input
terminals, then connect the positive
wire from the subwoofer amplifier to
the positive input terminal and the
negative wire the remaining input
terminal. The satellite speakers will
be wired directly to the 2-channel
amplifier. This wiring method is recommended for both D50 and D30 speakers.
6. Wiring: Separate Subwoofer Amplifier
Subwoofer
Amplifier
Amplifier
7. Wiring: 2-Channel Amplifier
Amplifier

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Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held in place.
9. Installing the Grille
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.
8. Painting the Grille
Grille
Paint
Grille
Cloth
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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