BOPTHTR60 Series Palatial™ Collection

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Palatial™ THTR 6 In-Ceiling Speaker. Origin Acoustics and Bang & Olufsen take pride in providing you with high quality products. All of our speakers are designed to have excellent sound quality, longevity, and a simple installation process.

This instruction booklet covers the necessary information for a smooth installation, 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. Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday.

Tools Needed

• Drywall Saw

• Speaker Wire

• Pencil

• Wire Stripper

• Measuring Tape

• Drill

• Drill Bit ⅛” (3mm)

• Stiff Wire

• Stud Finder

• Fish Tape

Wire Recommendations

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.

Speaker Placement

3.1 (3 Speakers)

Place the center channel (CC) speaker directly above or below the video display with the left (L) and the right (R) speakers on either side. The center channel speaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. For better sound quality, avoid corners.

5.1 (5 Speakers)

In addition to the 3.1 setup, add two surround speakers located a little above and a few feet behind ear level. They should be a few feet behind the listening area, and about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the floor.

7.1 (7 Speakers)

The front left, right, and center speakers should be in the same location as the previous two setups described. The surround left and right speakers should be about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the floor, directly to either side of the listening area. Finally, the rear speakers should be on the back wall, about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the floor and 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m) apart. If possible, make sure that the distance between the rear speakers is the same as the distance between the front left and right speakers.

About Speaker Wire

Use a two-conductor wire that allows you to identify one conductor from the other. This designation may be obvious or as subtle as a ridge on one conductor. 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.

Wire Routing

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.

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 a special baseboard designed for concealing wires.

Attic or Basement
When available, you can route the wire through an attic or crawlspace.

Through Walls
When running wires through a wall, be sure to avoid all obstacles such as AC wiring, pipes, and ducts.

Under the Carpet
One option is to lift up the carpet and route “tape wire” under the carpet.

For New Construction
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 situations, it is recommended you purchase a bracket. Instructions on how to install the speakers are provided with the bracket, or can be found on our website. Visit www.originacoustics.com for more information.

Installing the Wire

Strip ¼ to ½ inches (6 to 12 mm) of the insulation off both ends of the wire. To avoid stray strands, twist them at the end. Connect the wire to the amplifier, and make sure the wire connected to the left speaker output will be routed to the left speaker, right output to right speaker, etc.

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 in–stalling the speaker, drill a ⅛ inch hole in the center of the rectangle, then put a bent coat hanger through the hole to feel around. Use a keyhole or drywall saw to cut the hole.

Connecting the Wire

Push down to open the connector. Insert the wires into the connectors, 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 wires are switched, speaker performance will be drastically impacted.