Origin Acoustics D65EX, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Manual D65EX D83EX D83DT SUR EX D83AEX D85EX EXPLORER COLLECTION D65EX D83EX D83DT SUR EX D83AEX D85EX ...

Page 2: ...ommendation 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 10 Installing the Speaker 11 Testing Adjustments 12 Installing the Grille 12 Troubleshooting 13 Technical Assistance 14 Warranty 15 Return Process 16 ...

Page 3: ...ding family time on the lake or a trip on the open sea and they have the build quality to last for years in these situations Thisinstructionbookletcoversthenecessaryinformationforasmoothinstallation 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...

Page 4: ...ngle Diameter 9 5 8 244mm Tweeter 1 Aluminum Multi Motion Pivoting Grille Diameter 10 254mm Frequency Response 38Hz 20kHz Cutout Diameter 8 3 4 222mm Power Handling 50 125 Watts Mounting Depth 4 1 8 105mm Woofer 8 IMG Diameter 9 5 8 244mm Mid Range 4 IMG Multi motion Pivoting Grille Diameter 10 254mm Tweeter 1 Aluminum Multi Motion Pivoting Cutout Diameter 8 3 4 222mm Frequency Response 36Hz 20kHz...

Page 5: ...ncy Response 45Hz 20kHz Cutout Diameter 8 3 4 222mm Power Handling 25 140 Watts Mounting Depth 5 1 2 140mm At 0o Tilt Mounting Depth 5 3 32 155mm At Maximum Tilt EXPLORER SPECIFICATIONS All product specifications are subject to change Please refer to the dealer portal for the latest information 3 Model D65EX Part SCD65000EX ...

Page 6: ...f you re only using one channel 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 distribut...

Page 7: ...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 1...

Page 8: ...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 Listenin...

Page 9: ...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 connecto...

Page 10: ...or 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 these situat...

Page 11: ...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 carefu...

Page 12: ...needs to be removed reach inside and push the release tabs to fully remove the clips After the clips have been removed the bayonet ring can be taken out 4 Installing the Bayonet Ring coat hanger through the hole to feel around Use a keyhole or drywall saw to cut the hole 5 Connecting the Wire 10 To further maintain installation integrity the Explorer collection uses screw down Phoenix connector No...

Page 13: ...ing 6 Installing the Speaker 11 M A R I N E G R A D E S I L I C O N E Inner Border A Outer Border B Silicone Sealant In all applications where moisture is a concern care should be taken to completely seal the speaker to the bayonet ring Inner Border A and also seal the bayonet ring to the installation surface Outer Border B It is strongly recommended that a liberal bead of marine grade silicone be...

Page 14: ...sired direction The D82A has a fixed angle You should install the speaker with the baffle pointing 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 a...

Page 15: ... 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 i...

Page 16: ...echnical 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 need...

Page 17: ...l 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...

Page 18: ...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 expres...

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