Origin Acoustics thinfit tf34 User manual

Installation Manual
ThinFit Collection
Models: TF34
TF36
TF64DT

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Installation Requirements and Recommendations 1
What’s included 1
Required Tools/Items 1
Optional Tools/Items 2
Dual Tweeter/ Single Stereo Speaker Model TF64DT 2
Speaker Placement 3
Auxiliary Room (2 Speakers) 3
Dedicated Room Home Theater (5 Speakers) 3
Installation 4
1) Installing the Wire 4
Under the Carpet: 5
Behind the Baseboard: 5
Through the Attic: 5
Through the Basement: 5
2) Painting the Grille 6
3) Cutting the Hole 6
4) Connecting the Wires 7
5) Installing the Speaker 7
6) Installing the Grille 7
Troubleshooting 8
Technical Assistance 9
Specifications 11
Warranty 12
Limited Lifetime Warranty 12
Requirements and Warranty Coverage 13
Return Process 13

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ThinFit In-Ceiling Speaker. At Origin
Acoustics, we take pride in providing you with a high quality prod-
uct. All of Origin Acoustics’ speakers are designed to have excel-
lent sound quality, longevity, and a simple installation process.
This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a
smooth installation of your ThinFit, 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.
Installation Requirements
and Recommendations
What’s included
• Template
• Speaker
• Grille
Required Tools/Items
• Keyhole or drywall saw
• Speaker wire
• Pencil
• Wire stripper
• Measuring tape
• Screwdriver or drill

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Forthissetup,useamulti-strand-
ed wiring designed for amplifier
to speaker connections. The
gauge of wire used can have an
impact on the performance of
your speakers and we would
recommend that you choose the
largest wire size that is practi-
cal for your installation. Which
gauge to select depends on the
length of wire to be used on any
particular speaker. In general
the shorter the run the smaller
the wire size you can use, how-
ever you can never go wrong by
using a thicker gauge.
Wire Length Recommend-
ed Gauge
Feet Meter
0-100 0-30 16
50-150 15-45 14
100+ 30+ 12
Speaker Wire Recommendations
Dual Tweeter/ Single Stereo Speaker Model TF64DT
For the Dual Tweeter model, two channels can be fed into one
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. Or in areas like hallways, both channels can be evenly dis-
tributed throughout the area with multiple speakers.
Optional Tools/Items
• Drill with ⅛” (3mm) drill
bit
To check for obstacles in ceiling
• Sti wire (like from a coat
hanger)
To check for obstacles in ceiling
• Stud finder To check for obstacles in ceiling
• Fish tape To route wire through walls
• Can of spray paint For painting the grille
• Can of compressed air For painting the grille

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Speaker Placement
Position the two speakers in
the middle of the room, no
less than 6’ (2m) apart. Ideal-
ly, 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 intended
for standing (as opposed to
sitting) listeners, the speakers
can be closer together. Figure
3.1 shows the sound coverage
of the room.
For better sound quality, avoid
installing the speakers near
corners.
Dedicated Room Home
Theater (5 Speakers)
The Le Rear (LR) and Right
Rear (RR) speakers should be in-
stalled just behind 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) speakers placed equidis-
tant to either side.
Auxiliary Room (2 Speakers)
Listener
6’
(2m)
Le Speaker Right Speaker
Figure 3.1: Sound Coverage
Listening Area
6’+
2m+
2’-3’
.5-1m
2’-3’
.5-1m
TV
Left
Speaker
Right
Speaker
Figure 3.2: 2 Speaker Setup
Listening Area
6’-10’
2-3m
2’-3’
.5-1m
TV
LF RF
RRLR
CC
2’-3’
.5-1m
2’-3’
.5-1m
Figure 3.3: 5 Speaker Setup

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Installation
1) Installing the Wire
Strip ¼ to ½ inches of the insu-
lation o both ends of the wire.
To avoid stray strands, twist
them at the end.
Connect the wire to the am-
plifier, and make sure the wire
connected to the le speaker
output will be routed to the le
speaker, right output to right
speaker, etc.
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 identi-
fied 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 pos-
itive connector in the speaker.
About Speaker Wire
Figure 4.1: Strip Wire
Figure 4.2: Twist Ends

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Plan out how you’ll route the
wire to the desired speaker
location. There are several
methods for routing the wire,
and you will most likely need
to combine several of these
methods.
Under the Carpet:
One option is to li up the car-
pet and use tape wire to route
the wire under the carpet.
Behind the Baseboard:
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.
Through the Attic:
If the room is under the attic or a crawlspace, the wire can be rout-
ed through there.
Through the Basement:
Likewise, if there’s a basement or crawlspace under the floor, the
wire can be routed through there.
Route the wire through the walls and ceiling to the desired speak-
er location. Be sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC wiring, pipes,
and ducts.
If these speakers are being
installed in a new home during
construction, the installation
process will be a bit dierent (al-
though much simpler). For these
situations, it’s recommended
you purchase a bracket. In-
structions on how to install the
speakers are provided with the
bracket, or can be found on our
website. Visit www.originacous-
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2) Painting the Grille
In some situations the speakers
may look better if the color
matches the walls, ceiling, or
trim in the room. This can be
accomplished by painting the
grille. The grille must be paint-
ed with spray paint, and most
hardware stores will mix a can
of paint to match whatever col-
or 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 is plugged, use a can of com-
pressed air to open it. Once the paint is dry, put the cloth back on
the grille.
3) Cutting the Hole
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 template, check the Specifications
section for cutout sizes.) If you’re unsure on whether 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.
Figure 6.1: Remove Cloth
Figure 6.2: Paint Grille

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4) Connecting the Wires
Insert the wires into the con-
nectors, making sure that the
positive wire is being attached
to the red connection 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) Installing the Speaker
Make sure all the dogs are in
the upright position and facing
to the side, not outwards. In-
sert the speaker into the hole.
Turn the four screws so that the
dogs face outwards and con-
tinue turning until they clamp
down on the ceiling. When you
feel resistance, stop tightening
the screws. Do not over tighten.
Figure 7.1: Connecting the Wires
Figure 7.2: Securing the Dogs
6) Installing the Grille
Fit the grille over the speaker. The grille uses magnets to be held
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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 television, DVD
player, or the cables connecting them. If it doesn’t work, the prob-
lem will be with the amplifier, speakers, or those cables.
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.
Make sure the proper source is selected on the am-
plifier or receiver.
Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the
source. The cord may be damaged or plugged into
the wrong input or output.
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 cut-
ting in and out, check the audio cables. If the prob-
lem increases when a cable is being moved, then the
cable is most likely faulty or not connected properly.
Today’s audio systems may have several places to
adjust the volume, for example your MP3 player may
have a volume control, and your amplifier may also
have one. Check to be certain that the volume isn’t
turned up past 80% on any device.
Try changing sources to be certain that the selection
you’ve chosen is a good quality recording.
Troubleshooting