Origin Acoustics PROFESSIONAL PP50 PROFESSIONAL PP60 User manual

PP50
PPSUB8
PP80
PP60
Installation Manual
PROFESSIONAL COLLECTION
Pendant Speakers
PP50B, PP60B, PP80, PPSUB8B, PBR68B
PP50W, PP60W, PP80W, PPSUB8W, PBR68W
PBR68
MPP01, REV0

Professional Collection Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Certifications & Safety Agency 1
What’s Included 2
Specifications 2
Product Features 3
70v/100v System 4
Speaker Placement 5
Speaker Wire 6
Wire Routing 6
Installation 7
Troubleshooting 12
Technical Assistance 12
Warranty 13
Return Process 13

Professional Collection Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Professional Collection speaker. 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 installation, 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.
1
Introduction
Certifications
SAFETY AGENCY COMPLIANCE
Origin Acoustics Professional Collection Pendant speakers models PP50, PP60, PP80,
PPSUB8 meet the following standards:
UL 1480A: Standard for Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use
NFPA 70: The installation methods should be in accordance with the applicable section of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The wiring method and compartment should
not interfere with the operation of the speaker.
Gripple® Suspension Kit included meets the following standard:
UL 2239: Standard for Safety Hardware for the Support of Conduit, Tubing, and Cable

Professional Collection Manual
What’s Included
SPECIFICATIONS
2
MODEL* PP80B, PP80W PP60B, PP60W PP50B, PP50W
PART SPP80000B, SPP80000W SPP60000B, SPP60000B SPP50000B, SPP50000W
Woofer 8” (203mm) Polypropylene 6” (165mm) Polypropylene 5 ” (133mm) Polypropylene
Tweeter 1” (25mm) Silk DSPD™ MMP™ 1” (25mm) Silk DSPD™ MMP™ 1” (25mm) Silk DSPD™ MMP™
Power Handling
(Continuous Program Power) 200 Watts 130 Watts 100 Watts
Power Handling
(Continuous Pink Noise) 100 Watts 65 Watts 50 Watts
Frequency Response (+/- 10dB) 42Hz-20kHz 50Hz-20kHz 57Hz-20kHz
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB) 57Hz-20kHz 62Hz-20kHz 75Hz-20kHz
Nominal Coverage Angle 110 Degree Conical Coverage 120 Degree Conical Coverage 120 Degree Conical Coverage
Rated Maximum SPL @1m 110dB 108dB 105dB
Rated Impedance 8 Ohm nominal 8 Ohm nominal 8 Ohm nominal
Transformer Taps 70V - 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W
100V - 60W, 30W, 15W
70V - 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W
100V - 60W, 30W, 15W
70V - 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.75W
100V - 30W, 15W, 7.5W
Diameter 10” (254mm) 8 ” (210mm) 6 ” (170mm)
Length 16 ” (412mm) 12 ” (313mm) 10 ” (267mm)
Feature 1 8” Passive Radiator 6 ” Passive Radiator 5” Passive Radiator
MODEL PBR68B, PBR68W
PART PBR68000B, PBR68000W
Rated Impedance 8 ohm nominal
Transformer Taps 70V - 60W, 30W, 15W,7.5W
100V - 60W, 30W, 15W
Diameter 10” (254mm)
Length 13 ” (342mm)
MODEL* PPSUB8B, PPSUB8W
PART SPPSUB80B, SPPSUB80W
Woofer 8” (203mm) Polypropylene
Power Handling
(Continuous Program Power) 200 Watts
Power Handling
(Continuous Pink Noise) 125 Watts
Frequency Response (+/- 10dB) 40Hz-250Hz
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB) 55Hz-250Hz
Nominal Coverage Angle 180 Degree Conical Coverage
Rated Maximum SPL @1m 110dB
Rated Impedance 8 Ohm nominal
Transformer Taps 70V -120W, 60W, 30W, 15W
100V - 120W, 60W, 30W
Diameter 10” (254mm)
Length 16 ” (412mm)
Feature 1 8” Passive Radiator
• Speaker
• Grille Removal Key
• Gripple® Suspension Kit Containing:
• Gripple Rope Grip (2)
• Gripple Release Key
• Hanging Cable (stainless steel)
• Safety Cable (stainless steel)
• Cable Ties (3)
• Installation Manual
* All models:
• Available in black and white colors.
• Gripple® Suspension Kit safe working load
= 100lbs/45Kg Max
*All product information is subject to change. Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information.

Professional Collection Manual
Product Features
High Excursion
Woofer
Transformer Tap and
Bypass Switch
Enclosure
4-Pin Terminal
Connector Suspension Bracket
Press-Fit Grille
Multi-Motion
Pivoting™ Tweeter
3
PP80 views
SCALE:1:2
Origin Acoustics
6975 S Decatur Blvd
Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89118
844-ORIGIN1 (674-4461)
www.originacoustics.com
A C O U S T I C S
O R I G I N
®

Professional Collection Manual
4
70V/100V System
70/100-Volt systems are advantageous when the design calls for multiple speakers from the same
amplifier and/or long-distance wire runs. The Origin Acoustics 70V/100V loudspeakers feature
multiple taps o the transformer adjusted by a rotary switch at the front side of the speaker.. The
higher the wattage selected the more output will be generated by the speaker. Please note, 70V
is common in the U.S. while 100V is the common voltage internationally, especially in Europe. A
simple calculation is used to determine how many speakers can be driven on a single amplifier
channel. First, for safety purposes, it is recommended to make the calculations based on 80%
of the amplifiers rated power. For example, a 500-watt amplifier would safely deliver 400 watts
of usable power (500 x 0.8 = 400). Now it is simply a matter of dividing 400 by the tap setting of
the speakers. For example, if the speakers are set at a 15W tap, the amplifier would be capable of
driving 26 speakers per channel. At a 30W tap that would be 13 speakers. At a 60W tap that would
be 6 speakers and so on.
As you can see, if you need coverage over a wide area and it requires numerous speakers, a
70V/100V system presents a tremendous advantage. However, it should be noted that the higher
the wattage tap the higher the fidelity and the greater SPL that can be delivered from each
speaker. Therefore, it is best to determine the total number of speakers needed and set the taps
as high as possible within the amplifier’s power output rating. As mentioned, the rotary switch
used to adjust the tap setting is located at the front side of the speaker. It is best to leave the grilles
o until all of the tap settings have been properly adjusted.
The table below lists the power tap settings for each model. These same settings are reflected on
the rotary switch on the front side of speaker. Note that there is an 8Ω setting for both voltages
that bypasses the transformer entirely. Use caution to avoid this setting when connected to a
70V/100V amplifier as this can destroy the loudspeaker.
The tap setting determines how much wattage each speaker will draw from the amplifier. When
daisy-chaining multiple speakers, add the combined wattages of all tap settings to determine
the wattage draw on the amplifier. The combined total wattage should never exceed the wattage
rating of the amplifier.
WARNING: The 8 Ω position cannot be used with a 70/100V connection as it will damage or
destroy the transformer.
Should you be uncomfortable designing or installing a 70/100V system, or should you have any
questions please contact Origin Acoustics Technical Support.
Model
PP80
PP60
PP50
PPSUB8
PBR68
Position 1 2 3 4 5
70V - 60W 30W 15W 7.5W
100V - - 60W 30W 15W
8ohm 8 Ω - - - -
70V - 30W 15W 7.5W 3.75W
100V - - 30W 15W 7.5W
8ohm 8 Ω - - - -
70V - 120W 60W 30W 15W
100V - - 120W 60W 30W
8ohm 8 Ω - - - -
70V - 60W 30W 15W 7.5W
100V - - 60W 30W 15W
8ohm 8 Ω - - - -
Tap Switch for PP60 & PP80

Professional Collection Manual
5
Speaker Placement
Speaker placement is determined by several factors like desired SPL, coverage
requirements, variance in SPL by location, etc. When the object is to fill a large area with
very little variance (+/- 2dB), then a larger number of speakers is required. Typically, once
the number of speakers has been determined, placing them equidistant from the walls
and from each other will deliver the best result. However, due to other factors this may not
be possible. Also realize that the higher the ceiling the greater the conical dispersion and
therefore the larger coverage area per speaker. The further the speaker is from the listener,
the lower the SPL. As the speaker is placed closer to the wall, bass frequencies will be
enhanced. This may or may not be the desired eect but certainly needs to be considered.
Wiring Diagram
COVERAGE AREA COVERAGE AREA
SPEAKER SPACING
Standing Listener Seated Listener
8’ Hanging Height 6’ (1.8m) Apart 10’ (3m) Apart
10’ Hanging Height 10’ (3m) Apart 14’ (4.3m) Apart
12’ Hanging Height 44’ (4.3m) Apart 18’ (5.5m) Apart
14’ Hanging Height 18’ (5.5m) Apart 22’ (6.7m) Apart
Speaker Spacing for a Distributed Audio System

Professional Collection Manual
6
Speaker Wire
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 buying 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
The gauge of wire used can have an impact on the performance of your speakers.
Generally, speaker wire is determined by the length of the run and wattage utilized. The
longer your run is, the smaller the wire gauge must be.
On commercial 70 volt systems, 18 gauge, 2 conductor, stranded and jacketed without
shield wire is commonly used.
In residential systems, for relatively short runs (less than 50 feet) to 8 ohm speakers, 16
gauge wire will be usually suitable.
Wire Length Wire Gauge System
0 -200’ (0 - 60m) 18 70V / 100V
200-500’ (60 -150m) 16 70V / 100V
Over 500’ (150m) 14 70V / 100V
Wire Length Wire Gauge System
0 - 50’ (0 - 15m) 16 8 Ohm
50 - 100’ (15 - 45m) 14 8 Ohm
Over 100’ (30m) 12 8 Ohm

Professional Collection Manual
7
1. Insert hanging cable into the Gripple Rope Grip.
Pass cable over ceiling anchor point (as shown) or
through other secure anchor point of the building
structure. Installer is responsible for secured
anchoring. (See Figure A)
2. Pass the returning cable through other hole
in the Gripple.
3. Latch the suspension hook onto the center hole
in the top bracket of the speaker. Adjust to proper
height by pulling cable through either end of Gripple.
(See Figure C)
Installation
4. Latch secondary safety cable hook onto one of
the side holes in the top bracket of the speaker, and
loop the cable around a different ceiling support
point of the building structure, per Steps 1 & 2. (See
Figure D)
Figure A
Figure B
(See Figure B)
Figure C
Figure D
CAUTION: INSTALLATION MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Failure to comply with these usage recommendations may result in product malfunction
and possible damage to property or bodily injury.

Professional Collection Manual
8
5. After height adjustment is final, trim any
unneeded extra cable tail wires with trimmer.
(See Figure E)
Figure E
How To Use Release Key To Adjust Height Of Speaker
6. Make sure the weight of the load is supported.
(See Figure F)
7. Insert Release key into small hole at bottom
of Gripple. Push in ” to release the cable.
(See Figure G)
8. Adjust height. (See Figure H)
9. Remove key and re-secure the load. (See Figure I)
Figure F
Figure G
Figure H
Figure I