SpeakerCraft TIME Mini 5.3 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Motorized In-Ceiling Speaker
TIME Mini
TIME Mini 5.3 | TIME Mini 2

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing SpeakerCraft’s TIME Mini Series of motorized drop-down architectural loudspeakers. The TIME Mini
Series features fully motorized retractable speakers. When the loudspeakers are not being used they are fully retracted into the
ceiling and have a paintable surface, replacing the traditional ceiling speaker look with an elegant stylized look.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
When following the below recommendations, please keep in mind that placement is always in the ceiling. TIME Mini speakers
can be used as a pair for stereo listening, or for all five channels of a home theater system: front left and right, center, and rear left
and right. SpeakerCraft recommends the use of a qualified custom installation specialist when installing your TIME Mini speakers.
If you need assistance in locating an installer, please contact SpeakerCraft at 1-800-448-0976.
1. Determine Your Primary Listening Area
The area where you will most likely be sitting when listening to your speakers is your primary listening area.
2. Loudspeaker direction
The loudspeakers can be manually rotated after installation to aim the speakers towards the listening area. Instructions on how
to aim the speaker are included in the SPEAKER INSTALLATION section. Suggested areas for each speaker location are shown in
Figure 1. When the speaker is extended into the room, the logo on the grille marks the direction that the speaker is pointing.
3. Placement of Stereo Pair / Front Channels for Home Theater
Consider how far apart the speakers should be. To do this, think of your listening area as one tip of a triangle with each leg of the
triangle being equal. See speakers FL (front left) and FR (front right) in Figure 1. Place the speakers as close as possible to the two
points the represent on the triangle. If the speakers are to be part of a home theater speaker system, they should be placed as
close as possible to the area above the screen. However, in some cases it may be better to place the speakers farther away from
the screen in order to maximize speaker separation. An example of a case when this would be desirable is when the television is
positioned directly in a corner (See Figure 1b).
4. Placement of Center Channel for Home Theater
Place the center channel speaker in line between the front left and right speaker directly above the screen. See C (center) in
Figure 1.
5. Placement of Rear Channels for Home Theater
Rear channels should be placed behind the listening area. See RL (rear left) and RR (rear right) in Figure 1.
6. Checking for Obstructions
Before conrming the placement of the speakers, you should carefully consider the location of ceiling joists, electrical, plumbing
and other xtures that may get in the way. If you are installing the speakers into an existing ceiling, you can locate obstructions by
noting the placement of xtures and, if possible, gaining access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis. A good stud-nder,
found at any building supply store, will help you determine where the joists are located in the ceiling.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker location from the amplifier and
from the TIME Mini Controller. You will need to run at least 16 AWG cable from the amplifier to the speaker. From the TIME Mini
Controller you will need to install Cat 5 Cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends. Use T568B pinout on both ends to make a
straight through cable (see Figure 2). See your Authorized SpeakerCraft dealer for more detailed information on cable installa-
tion. Preparation for and mounting of the speakers can happen at two different stages, if you are building a new ceiling, follow
the section titled INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION. If you are placing the speakers into an existing ceiling,
follow INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING. There are different considerations for each application. Please carefully
follow the recommendations for your application.
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FIGURE 1a FIGURE 2
RJ45 Pin# Wire Color
(T568B)
Wire Diagram
(T568B)
Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White Orange
Orange
White Green
Blue
White Blue
Green
White Brown
Brown
GND
GND
GND
485+
485-
VCC
VCC
VCC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Hub Side Speaker Side
RJ45 Cable
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FIGURE 1b

INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION
When installing the speakers in new construction, please follow these
instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the
recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT. Pay careful attention
to the section on avoiding obstructions.
2. Mount InstaLLock Bracket
For best results, mount the SpeakerCraft InstaLLock New Construction
Brackets for the TIME Mini Series following the instructions included with
the bracket.
3. The Location is Ready for Drywall
The bracket provides a stable opening around which the drywall in-
staller can cut out an opening, providing a perfect location for instal-
lation of the TIME Mini Series speaker. IMPORTANT: Due to the small size
of the speaker and its ange, the hole must be cut to a tighter toler-
ance than most in-ceiling speakers. Please be careful to avoid cutting
the hole too big and to keep the cut clean and smooth.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING
When the speakers will be installed into a finished ceiling, please follow
these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the
recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT. Make sure that there
are no joists or obstructions where you plan to install the speaker. Pay
careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
2. Trace Template
Place the cut-out template at the location you have decided to
place the speaker. Use a few pieces of tape or small tacks to hold the
template in place. Trace an outline on the ceiling with a pencil.
3. Cut the Hole
IMPORTANT: Due to the small size of the speaker and its ange, the
hole must be cut to a tighter tolerance than most in-ceiling speakers.
Please be careful to avoid cutting the hole too big and to keep the
cut clean and smooth. CAUTION: This is the most important part of the
entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction
exists behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting
a small hole in the center of your penciled circle with a drywall saw.
Cut at a 45˚ angle toward the inside of the hole (See Figure 3). Cut-
ting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much easier
as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once
you have determined that there are no obstructions in your desired
mounting location, start cutting the nished hole at a 90˚ angle to the
ceiling surface.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
The unique snap-in installation of the speaker allows for quick installa-
tion by following these easy steps:
1. Prepare the speaker
Determine the ceiling thickness. The speaker allows for three drywall
thicknesses: 5/8”; 1/2"; 3/8”. The speaker's default drywall thickness is
5/8”. If you need to change this, simply insert either the 1/2" or 3/8"
spacer onto each mounting foot. See Figure 4. Insure that the plas-
tic mounting ring is pushed up to rest against the spring clip feet as
shown in Figure 5.
SIDE VIEW OF CEILING
First Cut
Second Cut
FIGURE 3
2
FIGURE 4 Mounting Foot
Spring Clip
FIGURE 5
Mounting Ring

2. Attach Speaker Cables
a. Attach the speaker cable (observing the proper polarity with your
amplier: + to + and – to –). Make sure the proper channel of the
amplier is connected to the proper speaker. Left Amp Channel
to Left Speaker, Right Amp Channel to Right Speaker, Center Amp
Channel to Center Speaker, etc.
b. Attach the RJ45 Connector from the TIME Mini Controller to the
speaker. Make sure the RJ45 connector snaps securely into place.
CAUTION: The RJ45 connector on the TIME Mini speaker is designed
to only connect to the TIME Mini Controller. Connecting the other
end of the RJ45 Cable to any other connection other than the RJ45
connector on the TIME Mini Controller may seriously damage the
speaker and void the speaker's warranty.
3. Install Speaker into Ceiling
Carefully insert the speaker assembly into the ceiling cut out and push
straight up (Figure 6)until the speaker snaps into place (Figure 7).
NOTE: The removable arrow sticker indicates which direction the
speaker is pointed (Figure 6).
4. Aiming the Speaker
After installing the speaker and the TIME Mini Controller, bring all the
speakers down into the room (see separate controller manual for in-
structions on how to do this). Then aim each speaker in the direction
you desire. The logo on the speaker grille indicates which direction
the speaker is pointed. Rotate the speaker by grabbing the extended
speaker enclosure and gently turning it to point in the direction you
desire (See Figure 8). Repeat this for all speakers. After this is done, you
can retract the speakers into the ceiling, as directed in the controller's
manual.
NOTE: Do not rotate more than 360º in one direction. Doing so can
damage the speaker and RJ45 data cable.
PAINTING THE SPEAKERS
If you plan to paint your speakers, we recommend that it be done after
installation, especially if you want to paint it the same color as the ceil-
ing. Simply leave the speaker retracted into the ceiling and paint the
exposed surfaces. Do not attempt to paint the metal grille mesh.
REMOVING THE SPEAKER
1. Be sure the TIME Mini Controller is turned off.
2. Insert a at blade screwdriver or putty knife between the speaker
ange and the ceiling (Figure 9). It is easier if you use two tools one on
each side of the speaker.
3. Gently pry the speaker away from the ceiling (Figure 10). As you move
the speaker downward, you can then put your ngers between the
speaker ange and the ceiling. Then pull the speaker straight down
from the ceiling (Figure 11).
4. Disconnect the RJ45 data cable and the speaker wires.
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FIGURE 6
Push Speaker into Ceiling Cut Out
FIGURE 7
Mounting Feet snap into place
Top View of
Drywall Ceiling
FIGURE 8
Rotating the Speaker

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this owners manual are in compliance with technical standards
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We, Speakercraft Inc.
940 Columbia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
USA
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SpeakerCraft Inc.
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FIGURE 9
Insert screwdriver
FIGURE 10
Turn screwdriver 90º
FIGURE 11
Pull down evenly
SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker Type:
Low Frequency Driver:
High Frequency Driver:
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Frequency Response:
Power Recommendations:
Diameter x Depth:
Cut-out Diameter:
Weight:
TIME Mini 2
Motorized Drop-Down
In-Ceiling Speaker
21⁄2” Composite Cone
Woofer
n/a
8 ohm
89dB 1W/1m
150Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB
80 watts
57⁄8” x 81⁄16”
(149 mm x 205 mm)
51⁄2”
(139 mm)
3 lbs
TIME Mini 5.3
Motorized Drop-Down
In-Ceiling Speaker
51⁄4” Aluminum Cone
Woofer
3⁄4” Aluminum Dome
Tweeter
8 ohm
91dB 1W/1m
100Hz - 20kHz ± 3dB
100 watts
77⁄8” x 107⁄16”
(222 mm x 265 mm)
79⁄16”
(192 mm)
5.5 lbs
In our attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specications are subject to change without notice.

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SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of these speakers and other SpeakerCraft products easy, economical, and professional.
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SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of two years, provided the product was purchased from
a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer. Defective products must be shipped,
together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft
Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft
factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight
collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the
original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any
case, the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser.
If upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer it
is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at
any time during this warranty period, SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft
Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no
additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer avail-
able and can not be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft, at its sole option
may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In
some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mount-
ing surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is required,
SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All
replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc.
Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the
original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. This war-
ranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident,
disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping proce-
dures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of
the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product which has not been
authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This warranty also excludes normal
cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This warranty will
be void if the Serial number on the product has been removed, tampered
with or defaced. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the
product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the pur-
chaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no
event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc.
or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of
such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation and exclusion may
not apply. All implied warranties on the product
are limited to the duration of this expressed war-
ranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the
length of an implied Warranty. If the original retail
purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does
not apply.
LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC PARTS
prepaid. This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage
caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate pack-
ing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the
rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modication of the product
which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This Warranty
also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental con-
ditions. This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been
removed, tampered with or defaced. This Warranty is in lieu of all other ex-
pressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship
as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replace-
ment as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any inci-
dental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion or limitation of consequential damages, so the
above limitation and exclusion may not apply. All
implied warranties on the product are limited to the
duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do
not allow limitation on the length of an implied war-
ranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such
a state, this limitation does not apply.
SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this
SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship, provided the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized
Dealer. Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of pur-
chase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom
they were purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on
this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused.
It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen
the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in
transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examination at the Factory
or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defec-
tive in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period,
SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair
or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth be-
low. If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively,
SpeakerCraft, at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of
equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a
modication to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface
modication is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability
for such modication. All replaced parts and product become the property
of SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will
be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SPEAKER PARTS