Origin Acoustics Season Outdoor OS 60 Series User manual

Installation Manual
OS 60 & 50 Series
Seasons Outdoor Collection
OS66, OS64DT, OS64, OS56, OS54DT, OS54

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Specifications 2
What’s Included 4
Tools & Items 4
Wire Recommendation 4
About Speaker Wire 5
Installing the Wire 6
Wire Routing 6
Tracing the Template & Drilling the Hole 7
Installing the Speaker 8
Connecting the Wire 8
Testing & Adjustments 9
Troubleshooting 10
Technical Assistance 11
Warranty 12
Return Process 13

1
Thank you for purchasing the Seasons Outdoor OS 60 & 50 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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Specifications
Model OS66 OS64DT OS64
Part Number OCS6600 OCS6400DT OCS6400
Woofer Cone Glass Fiber IMG IMG
Enclosure HDPE HDPE HDPE
Grille Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Woofer
Dimensions
4 x 8”
(102 x 203mm)
4 x 8”
(102 x 203mm)
4 x 8”
(102 x 203mm)
Tweeter Dome Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Tweeter
Diameter
1” (25mm) 1” (25mm) 1” (25mm)
Frequency
Response
50 - 200 Watts 50 - 175 Watts 50 - 150 Watts
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
5 - 80 Watts 5 - 100 Watts 5 - 70 Watts
Dimensions 13 x 7 x 7”
(330 x 178 x
178mm)
13 x 7 x 7”
(330 x 178 x
178mm)
13 x 7 x 7”
(330 x 178 x
178mm)

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Model OS56 OS54DT OS54
Part Number OCS5600 OCS5400DT OCS5400
Woofer Cone Glass Fiber IMG IMG
Enclosure HDPE HDPE HDPE
Grille Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Woofer
Dimensions
5.25”
(134mm)
5.25”
(134mm)
5.25”
(134mm)
Tweeter Dome Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Tweeter
Diameter
0.75” (20mm) 0.75” (20mm) 0.75” (20mm)
Frequency
Response
50 - 200 Watts 50 - 175 Watts 50 - 150 Watts
Impedance 8 ohm 8 ohm 8 ohm
Power
Handling
5 - 70 Watts 5 - 80 Watts 5 - 60 Watts
Dimensions 10.5 x 7 x 7”
(266 x 178 x
178mm)
10.5 x 7 x 7”
(266 x 178 x
178mm)
10.5 x 7 x 7”
(266 x 178 x
178mm)

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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 Bracket & Screws Template Input Connector

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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

6
When choosing the point where the
wire exits the house, remember that
it’s best if less wire is exposed to the
outside elements. Try to find a point
in the wall as close to the speaker as
possible when drilling a hole for the
wire. Once you run the wire through
that point, be sure to properly seal the
hole. If you’re routing the wire underground, use a direct burial wire. To prevent
future damage, it’s recommended to also use a PVC conduit.
1. Installing the Wire
0.25 - 0.5”
(6 - 12mm)
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
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 running wires through a wall, be
sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC
wiring, pipes, and ducts.
Through Walls

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One option is to li up the carpet and
rout “tape wire” under the carpet.
Under the Carpet
When available, you can route the wire
through an attic or crawlspace.
Attic or Basement
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
Using the template, mark the location for the screws on the wall. (The speaker can
be mounted vertically or horizontally.)
Depending on the type of surface you’re installing the speaker on, you may need
to use anchors of some kind. If you’re installing the speaker on a hollow wall,
it’s recommended you use hollow-wall anchors. Likewise, if you’re installing the
speaker on brick, stone, or concrete, it’s best to use masonry anchors.
Drill the holes for the screws. If you’re installing the speaker on brick, stone, or
concrete, use a hammer drill. Install the screws leaving a 1/10” (2.5mm) space
between wall and screwhead for hanging the bracket.
2. Tracing the Template & Drilling the Holes

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Speaker
Wire
Input
Connector
When you’re finished, hang the speaker on the wall. The speaker is designed to
have the tweeter at the top if it’s mounted vertically, or to the outside if mounted
horizontally. If the speaker is installed horizontally, the logo can be rotated to be
right-side-up.
3. Installing the Speaker
Strip ¼” (6 mm) of the insulation o both ends of the wire. To avoid stray strands,
twist them at the end. On the speaker, remove the rubber cover from the input
terminal. Pull the wire through the cover, so it can be reattached to the speaker
aer the wire has been connected.
4. Connecting the Wire
Insert the wires into the connector, making sure that the positive wire is being
attached to the (+) connection and the negative wire is being attached to the (-)
connection. (If the negative and positive wires are switched, speaker performance