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DIRECTOR COLLECTION

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 MANUAL  •  D80 SERIES

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 left 

speaker and another a dedicated right.

Surround (Dipole)

The  D83DT/SUR  model  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 modes is labeled as “Dipole” for surround and the other 

as “Stereo”. In Dipole mode, you can connect the wire to either left or right input.  

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 left 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

If you are using a dual tweeter speaker in stereo mode (i.e. there are two wires 

connected to the speaker: one for the left channel and one for the right), do not 

set the switch to surround mode. This could damage the amplifier.

Warning

Summary of Contents for D80

Page 1: ...D81 6 6 PACK D83A D83 DT SUR D89 D87 D85 D83 DIRECTOR 8 SERIES SPEAKER MANUAL DIRECTOR COLLECTIONTM ...

Page 2: ...ire Recommendation 5 Speaker Placement 6 About Speaker Wire 7 Installing the Wire 7 Wire Routing 8 Painting the Grille 9 Cutting the Hole 9 Installing the Bayonet Ring 10 Connecting the Wire 11 Installing the Speaker 11 Testing Adjustments 13 Installing the Grille 13 Troubleshooting 14 Technical Assistance 15 Warranty 16 Return Process 17 ...

Page 3: ... 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 844 674 4461 Ho...

Page 4: ...e 30Hz 20kHz 34Hz 20kHz 36Hz 20kHz Power RMS 50W 50W 50W Power Peak 150W 150W 150W Impedance 6 ohm 6 ohm 6 ohm Cutout Diameter 8 3 4 222mm 8 3 4 222mm 8 3 4 222mm Mounting Depth 5 5 8 142mm 5 5 8 142mm 5 5 8 142mm Speaker Diameter 9 5 8 244mm 9 5 8 244mm 9 5 8 244mm Grille Diameter 10 254mm 10 254mm 10 254mm MODEL D81 6 PART SCD80100 Tweeter 1 Silk MMP Midrange N A Woofer 8 Poly Rubber Frequency R...

Page 5: ...P 1 Aluminum MMP Dual 1 Aluminum Midrange N A N A N A Woofer 8 IMG 8 IMG Fixed Angle 8 IMG Frequency Response 38Hz 20kHz 38Hz 20kHz 38Hz 20kHz Power RMS 50W 50W 50W Power Peak 150W 150W 150W Impedance 6 ohm 6 ohm 6 ohm Cutout Diameter 8 3 4 222mm 8 3 4 222mm 8 3 4 222mm Mounting Depth 4 1 8 105mm 4 11 16 119mm 4 1 4 108mm Speaker Diameter 9 5 8 244mm 9 5 8 244mm 9 5 8 244mm Grille Diameter 10 254m...

Page 6: ...de you can connect the wire to either left or right input 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 left and right channels in one speaker only one speaker is needed in smaller rooms In areas like hallways both channe...

Page 7: ...nt 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...

Page 8: ...steners the speakers can be closer together Auxiliary Room 2 Speaker Placement The Left 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 Left Front LF and Right Front RF speak ers placed equidistant to either side Home Theater 5 Speaker Placement ...

Page 9: ...rack 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 nega tive as long as you remain consistent throughout the install On both your amplifier and your speaker the...

Page 10: ...esigned 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 different although much simpler For the...

Page 11: ...lle 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...

Page 12: ...al 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 reset the clips The bayone...

Page 13: ... Wire Speaker Wire Connector STEP 1 Fit the loudspeaker into the bayonet ring Then twist the speaker about 15 degrees clockwise into place When the loudspeaker is properly seated the indicators 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 Twist Clockwise to Lock 1 Fit into Ring 2 Twist into...

Page 14: ... 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 after 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 louds...

Page 15: ...ointing toward the desired listening location Subject to which speaker is being used there are two switches one to adjust the treble and one to adjust the bass When the room has a lot of hard surfaces bass treble are bounced and reflected through the room If the room has softer surfaces the bass treble are absorbed Adjust for the desired acoustic balance for each room 7 Testing Adjustments Fit the...

Page 16: ...ound 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...

Page 17: ...aving 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 ...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ...vered by Warranty Before making any return attempts it is required that you first contact Origin Acous tics 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 ot...

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