Origin Acoustics DIRECTOR DSUB8F80K, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...DSUB Collection Manual DIRECTOR COLLECTION DSUB8 Installation Manual DSUB8F8K ...

Page 2: ...Speaker Wire 4 Installing the Enclosure 5 Installation before Drywall 6 Installation after Drywall 7 Installing the Bayonet Ring 8 Wire Routing 9 Installing the Wire 10 Wiring Subwoofer Amplifier 10 Wiring 3 Channel Amplifier 11 Painting the Grille 12 Installing the Grille 12 Troubleshooting 13 Technical Assistance 14 Warranty 14 Return Process 15 ...

Page 3: ... simple installation process This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installation including thetoolsyouwillneed step by stepinstructionsforinstallation 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 Hours of operation are 8 0...

Page 4: ...the dealer portal for the latest information DSUB8F8K Part DSUB8F80K Woofer Dual 8 Polypropylene Frequency Response 29Hz 150kHz Power Handling 100 250 Watts Impedance 8 ohm Dimensions 9 1 2 x 14 x 24 240 x 356 x 610mm Cutout Diameter 8 3 4 222mm Grille Diameter 10 254mm Mounting Depth 9 1 2 240mm Note The 24 480mm length dimension includes additional 1 space on each side to accommodate connecting ...

Page 5: ...be used on any particular speaker 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 DSUB8F8K Kit consists of DSUB8 PT8FT DSUB8 Dual 8 In Ceiling Subwoofer Mounting Screws Mounting Template Installation Manual PT8FT 6 bandpass port tube port flange hose clamps BR68 new construc tion bracket BZ68 bayone...

Page 6: ...e 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 About Speaker Wire We recommend u...

Page 7: ...oists trusses and 2 screws for 1 or thinner joists trusses 1 Installing the Enclosure 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 pos itive and black for negative It is very important to look carefully at the speaker wires and be certain that...

Page 8: ...e new construction bracket to position the hole for the port opening You can attach it directly to a joist or use the supplied wings to position it precisely where you want it 2 Installation before Drywall Use the supplied screws to attach the port tube to the enclosure Test the wired DSUB to see that it s working properly ...

Page 9: ...clamp to get a snug secure attachment 3 Installation after Drywall Fit the port adaptor into the bayonet ring and twist it clockwise into place You will probably want to twist the port adaptor counterclockwise an inch or two be fore twisting it into the InstaMount so that the torque of the port tube doesn t accidentally un twist the port adaptor when it s in use ...

Page 10: ... Insert the bayonet ring into the hole in the ceiling by gently bending the clips 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 for some reason the bayonet ring needs to be removed reach inside and push the release tabs to reset the clips The bayonet ring can now be taken out 4 Installing the Bayonet Ring Push Tabs Aga...

Page 11: ... 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 these situ...

Page 12: ...connected to the left speaker output will be routed to the left speaker right output to right speaker etc 6 Installing the Wire 0 25 0 5 6 12mm Speaker Wire Insert the channel wire from the Subwoofer amplifier into the DSUB8 input terminals making sure that the positive wire is being attached to the red terminal and the negative wire is being attached to the black terminal 7 Wiring Subwoofer Ampli...

Page 13: ...nnel into the DSUB8 input terminals making sure that the positive wire is being attached to the red terminal and the negative wire is being attached to the black terminal You will also probably want to run the wires for the Left and Right speakers from the 3 Ch amplifier to each speaker at this time as well 3 Ch Amplifier ...

Page 14: ...nt 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 If a hole gets plugged use a can of compress...

Page 15: ...iver No Sound Check the cord connecting the amplifier with the source The cord may be damaged or plugged into the wrong input or output No Sound Check the wires connecting the amplifier with the subwoofer 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 incre...

Page 16: ...can be resolved without returning the product or if needed we can provide instruc tions and support for the return process Technical Assistance Origin Acoustics warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Origin Acoustics product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided the speaker was purchased from an Origin Acoustics authorized dealer If the product is determ...

Page 17: ...her than Origin Acoustics or an authorized dealer Damage caused by improper installation Normal wear maintenance and environmental issues Damage caused by voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit Damage inflicted during the return shipment Not Covered by Warranty Before making any return attempts it is required that you first contact Origin Acoustics Return product to Origin Acous...

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