OWNER’S MANUAL
TIME Mini Amp/Controller
150 Watt Subwoofer Amplier and Electronic Control for TIME Mini Series Loudspeakers
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3.
Heed all warnings.
4.
Follow all Instructions.
5.
Do not use this apparatus with water.
6.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where
the cord exits from the apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms, or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord is damaged, liquid has been spilled in/on or objects have fallen into/onto the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be
placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover (or back). There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE
APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
INSERT FULLY.
• Descriptions of Graphical Symbols
The “lightning bolt” with an “arrow head” symbol within an equilateral
triangle alerts you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, and to the fact that such voltage may constitute a risk of electric shock to one or more persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts you to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing SpeakerCraft’s TIME Mini Amp/Controller. The TIME Mini Amp/Controller allows control of your TIME
Mini Series Loudspeakers and provides a 150W Subwoofer Amplier for use with In-wall or In-Ceiling Subwoofers. This allows the user to
control when the TIME Mini Series Loudspeakers are brought into the room and how much bass is supplied to the Subwoofer, all in one
convenient chassis. This Amplier does not amplify or modify the audio signal going to the TIME Mini Series Loudspeakers. The amplier that each TIME Mini Loudspeaker is attached to, controls this sound level and quality. The TIME Mini Amp/Controller only supplies
power to the TIME Mini loudspeaker’s motors and controls when the TIME Mini Loudspeakers are lowered into the room or retracted
into the ceiling. Note: All TIME Series Loudspeakers and electronics are a very sophisticated, customizable, and programmable. These
attributes add to the value of this system. However, due to this sophistication and exibility, SpeakerCraft highly recommends the use
of a qualied custom installation specialist when installing your TIME Loudspeakers and Electronics. If you need assistance in locating
an installer, please contact SpeakerCraft at 1-800-448-0976.
OVERVIEW
1. Power Switch – Applies or removes power from the unit.
2. EQ Setting – Push the button to cycle through EQ Modes.
3. Subwoofer Phase – Push the button to switch between 0° and 180°.
4. Low Pass Filter – Set the high limit on frequencies the subwoofer plays.
5. IR Receiver Lens – IR signals from the remote control are received through this lens.
6. Subwoofer Volume – Use this knob to control the subwoofer’s volume.
7. Rack Ears – Allows you to rack mount the unit.
8. Audio Inputs – Left/Right or LFE line level input to the subwoofer amplier.
9. Audio Outputs – Left/Right or LFE cascaded from the inputs without any processing.
10. TIME Mini Speaker Connectors – Connect RJ45 Cables to each Time Mini speaker.
11. 12-30V (AC/DC) Trigger Input – Connect a 3.5mm voltage trigger to this jack. Voltage detected on this connector lowers the
speakers into the room and activates the subwoofer amplifier.
12. 12V Trigger Output – Can trigger external devices and is active when speakers are lowered into the room.
13. External IR input – This mono 3.5mm input connection allows an un-powered IR input to control the system.
14. IR Receiver Input – This connection allows one of Speakercraft’s patented SmartPath
directly connected to the Amp/Controller. IR signals can be received through the conveniently mounted external IR Receiver in
case the amp/controller is in a hidden location out of IR range.
15. Subwoofer Amplifier Output – Connect these terminals to your in-wall or in-ceiling subwoofer.
16. AC Input Voltage Selection Switch – Selection of AC 120V or 240V power source.
IMPORTANT! The amplifier is designed to use110-120V~/60Hz or 220-240V~/50Hz power. The mode can be selected by switch ac-
cording to your local AC power. Make sure the switch is set to the correct position before plugging the unit in to the outlet. The
application of voltages above those specified by the switch position may cause permanent damage that is not covered by your
warranty. Lower voltages may cause erratic operation. Although the amplifier will operate correctly down to the voltages indicated, low voltage may affect the maximum output power of the unit.
17. AC Power Socket – Power cord attaches to the unit. Use an IEC cord for this application.
18. Fuse Holder – For 110-120VAC operation use the supplied 4A fuse. For 220-240VAC operation use a 2A fuse.
TM
IR Receivers with a 3.5mm quad plug to be
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power On – Applies power to the amplifier
2. Mute – Mute the audio to the Subwoofer
3. Power Off – Removes power from the amplifier
4. EQ Setting – chooses the indicated EQ for the subwoofer
5. TIME Motion – Manually lower or retract the TIME Mini Loudspeakers
6. Volume – increase or decrease the subwoofer volume
7. Phase – choose the optimum phase of the subwoofer to increase bass
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ELECTRONICS PLACEMENT
Placing the TIME Mini Amp/Controller depends on the overall system architecture and the equipment that you will attach to it. A
general rule of thumb is to place the electronics near the location of the amplier which will power most of the TIME Mini Loudspeakers. This allows the installer to run speaker wire and Cat 5 cable from the TIME Mini loudspeakers to the same location. However, many
variations and options exist for installing this equipment. For instance, if the area that the electronics will be installed is remote to the
listening area, you may need to attach a SmartPath™ IR Receiver or a remote IR repeating system to the amplier to use the remote
in the listening area. Please contact an authorized SpeakerCraft dealer if you need assistance with choosing the proper location for
your TIME Mini Amp/Controller and peripherals that need to be attached to it.
If you are going to rack mount the electronics, attach the supplied rack mount ears to the chassis. Unscrew the two screws on each
side of the chassis (just behind the faceplate) and screw the ear to the chassis using these screws. Do this for each ear on either side
of the chassis.
Run all TIME Mini Loudspeaker Control Cables from the loudspeaker locations to this location. If you are going to attach a Trigger
Input, Trigger Output, IR Receiver or External IR input to the unit, run these cables to this location.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
There are some items to consider before installing the TIME Mini Amp/Controller.
1. AC VOLTAGE SETTING
If you are going to plug the TIME Mini Amp/Controller into a wall socket that supplies 220VAC power, replace the current 4A fuse
with one rated for 2A and place the AC Input Voltage Selection Switch (Item 16) to the 220V position. If you are using the TIME Mini
Amp/Controller with 110VAC power input, leave the unit in its shipped condition. If replacing the fuse, use one rated for 4A Amps
and put the AC Input Voltage Selection Switch (Item 16) to the 110-120V position. CAUTION: Choosing the 110VAC Switch position
but plugging the unit into a 220VAC socket can result in permanent damage to the amplier. Make sure you set the proper voltage
prior to plugging the unit into the wall.
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2. USING AUTO SENSE OR TRIGGERED INPUTS
Auto sense is the ability of the TIME Mini Amp/Controller to sense audio being played into the Subwoofer Amplier.
When Audio is sensed at the input of the Subwoofer Amplier, all TIME Mini Loudspeakers attached to it will be lowered into the
room, regardless of the trigger voltage being present or not. When audio is removed from the input to the Subwoofer Amplier and
the voltage trigger is not present, the speakers will retract into the ceiling after a period of time (approximately 7 minutes).
There is no switch that disables the auto sense function. TIME Mini Speakers must be lowed into the room when audio is being
played through them.
If you would like to trigger the speakers to lower into the room, then you would attach a device to the Time Mini Amp/Controller
which would apply a voltage between 12-30VAC or DC. When the trigger voltage is removed and no audio is detected at the
amplier inputs, the speakers will retract into the ceiling. If audio is present, the speakers will remain lowered into the room until
audio is removed from the amplier and the delay time has elapsed since the removal of the audio.
3. BRINGING THE SPEAKERS INTO THE ROOM
When setting up the TIME Mini Amp/Controller for the TIME Mini Speakers. There are three options for lowering the speakers into the
room. It can be done automatically using the built in Auto Sense Function (as described in Step 2 of this section), by a 12-30V AC/
DC trigger voltage, also described above, or by IR commands from a remote control or IR system. All of these options are available
and need to be setup during the installation of the system. Consult an Authorized SpeakerCraft Installer to determine the correct
method for setting up the system properly.
CONNECTING THE TIME MINI AMP/CONTROLLER
CAUTION: Do not power on the Controller until all TIME Mini speakers are connected to it and any peripheral control systems are
plugged into the Controller. Serious damage could occur if you plug or unplug the Cat 5 connectors when power is applied to the
Controller. Make sure that the Controller’s power supply is not connected to the unit while plugging in the speakers’ Control Cables
(Cat 5 with RJ45 connectors).
Attach all Control Cables (Cat 5 cable with RJ45 connectors) to the TIME Mini speakers and to the Controller. All speakers connected
to this Controller will move in unison.
When connecting the audio source to the amplier, use either the LFE input or the Line Level L/R inputs. This decision is based on the
outputs available on your audio amplier/receiver and what is convenient to this particular installation of the controller.
CONNECTING THE LFE OR LINE LEVEL AUDIO INPUTS & OUTPUTS
If your surround receiver or pre-amplier has a single subwoofer (LFE) output, plug it into the LFE input jack on the TIME Mini Amp/
Controller. If your surround receiver or pre-amplier only has stereo line level outputs, plug them into the L & R Line Level Input jacks
on the TIME Mini Amp/Controller.
Sources connected to the Left and Right Line Level or LFE Inputs can be forwarded to other components or ampliers by connecting
to the corresponding Line Level or LFE Output jacks. These outputs are not altered by any of the TIME Mini Amp/Controller controls
or settings.
CAUTION: Only make connection when the TIME Mini Amp/Controller is turned off at the switch or power is unplugged.
NOTE 1: The LFE Input accepts the LFE Subwoofer Output signal from your receiver/pre-amp (if so equipped), but the signal bypasses
the crossover in the TIME Mini Amp/Controller. This is appropriate for use with the low-pass ltered audio signal from the receiver/preamp. Signal smoothness through the critical crossover area is maximized since the low and high pass ltering both take place within
the receiver/pre-amp. This ltering more precisely prevents overlapping of the crossover points that may occur if the LPF and HPF
limits are set too close together.
NOTE 2: The L&R Line Level Input connectors on the back panel accept the signal from your receiver/pre-amp and lter it using the
TIME Mini Amp/Controller’s internal LPF crossover ltering. This method is appropriate if you’re certain the audio signal to the Amp/
Controller is not already crossover-ltered (meaning there is no low-pass ltering).
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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
NOTE: When connecting the subwoofer to the TIME Mini Amp/Controller, for best results follow this guide: for runs up to 75’, use speaker
wire of at least 16-gauge; for runs exceeding that distance, it is recommend to use 14-gauge wire. Wire larger than 14-gauge is not
recommended because it may not t into the subwoofer terminals.
1. Run the Subwoofer speaker wire from the installed or planned subwoofer location to the location of the TIME Mini Amp/
Controller.
2. Strip 3/8” of the insulation from the end of each of the speaker wires.
3. Connect the wires from the subwoofer to the back panel of the TIME Mini Amp/Controller . Please observe the proper polarity of
the connections, matching positive (+) to positive and negative (-) to negative.
4. Connect each of the TIME Mini Loudspeaker Power Cables to each of the TIME Mini Loudspeakers in accordance with the loudspeaker installation instructions. Plug each of these cables into the RJ45 connectors on the rear of the TIME Mini Amp/Controller.
The Sub Amplier accepts and powers up to 8 TIME Mini Loudspeakers.
CAUTION: Do not use parallel connections to attach more than 8 TIME Mini Loudspeakers as the Loudspeaker may not work properly and you may cause damage to the TIME Mini Amp/Controller.
OTHER CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS
1. Trigger In. When a 3.5mm plug is inserted into the Trigger In jack, the TIME Mini Amp/Controller can be turned On and Off by an
external voltage source of 12 to 30V AC/DC. Such a trigger source may be a trigger output on your receiver/amp or a small DC
power supply plugged into an Aux. AC outlet that is switched On and Off with the receiver/amp.
Note: Audio Sense is always on, so if the unit is in trigger mode and you remove the trigger while audio is still being sensed at the
amplier, the speakers will remain lowered into the room and will not be retracted. This insures that the speakers are always in the
down position while music is playing through them.
2. IR Control. The sensor for the internal IR Receiver on the TIME Mini Amp/Controller front panel is located next to the LPF control. It
can be used for direct IR control of the TIME Mini Amp/Controller using the included remote control, if you have a direct, line-ofsite view to the IR sensor when using the remote. If you do not have a direct, line-of-site view to the TIME Mini Amp/Controller, use
a SpeakerCraft SmartPath
NOTE: The IR sensor on the TIME Mini Amp/Controller will still function when the IR RCVR and/or Ext. IR Inputs are connected.
3. IR RCVR jack. This jack permits the use of SpeakerCraft’s SmartPath
as models IRC-1.1, IRC-2.1, etc. This is particularly useful when room conditions do not allow a direct view of the built-in IR sensor
on the TIME Mini Amp/Controller front panel. Simply plug the IR receiver into the IR RCVR jack and place it on a shelf, table top or
other location that permits direct, line-of-sight reception from the handheld remote control.
4. Ext. IR Input. The External IR Input connector on the TIME Mini Amp/Controller back panel is provided so that the unit can be
controlled along with the other components in a network IR-controlled entertainment system. Simply connect a 3.5mm mini plug
cable from an IR output port on the IR network to this Ext. IR Input jack.
Once all Loudspeaker Control Cables, external controls, subwoofer and accessories are connected to the TIME Mini Amp/Controller you can turn the unit on and operate it as shown below.
TM
IR Receiver, or attach a SpeakerCraft IR repeating system to the unit, as described below.
TM
IR Receivers that use a Quad, 4-conductor 3.5mm plug, such
OPERATION
Power
To turn the AC Power ON to the TIME Mini Amp/Controller (after all connections have been made), use the Power switch on the front
panel. This places the TIME Mini Amp/Controller in a standby “Off” mode. The Power indicator on the front panel will illuminate red. To
switch the TIME Mini Amp/Controller into the “Active” mode, use the POWER button on the included remote control, supply an audio
signal to the unit or apply an appropriate voltage to the trigger input. The Power indicator on the front panel will turn green, the connected subwoofer will be active and the connected TIME Mini Loudspeakers will be lowered into the room. When you press POWER
again, the TIME Mini Amp/Controller returns to the “Off” or standby mode and the Power indicator turns red. When this happens the
amplier is put into standby immediately, but the attached TIME Mini loudspeakers will be retracted into the room only if the audio
has stopped playing and the delay is over. When the audio is removed from the amplier, the amplier goes into the standby mode
after 5 minutes, but the TIME Mini Loudspeakers will not retract for until about 2 minutes more.
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RJ45 Cable
Equalization (EQ)
Use this control or the one on the remote to set the overall frequency balance of the subwoofer bass frequencies with the higher
frequencies of other speakers in the system, so that it suits the listening environment and the type of audio being played. Press the
Equalization button to select between Movie, Rock and Jazz in combination with various audio inputs. Repeatedly pressing the front
panel button on the TIME Mini Amp/Controller cycles through the available EQ settings. On the remote, simply press the EQ button
you desire.
Low Pass Filter (LPF)
Use this front panel control to adjust the high limit of the frequency range of the TIME Mini Amp/Controller’s Subwoofer output. Different types of loudspeakers can produce signals inside the range of the subwoofer. In general the goal is to achieve a good crossover
point between the subwoofer and the rest of the loudspeakers in the system. If the speakers cannot reproduce very much low frequency, then rotate this control to a higher frequency setting. If the main speakers are large and can reproduce lower frequencies,
then rotate this control to a lower setting.
Phase
This front panel control toggles the phase of the bass frequencies fed to the subwoofer between 0° and 180°. Press the Phase button
to try the two modes in combination with various audio materials. Choose the setting that offers the best presence and denition in
the Subwoofer output. In general, the best position will be the one that results in the heaviest bass output at your primary listening
location. You can do this from the listening location by using the remote control to switch between the two phase settings.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL TIME MINI LOUDSPEAKER MOVEMENT
The remote control for the TIME Mini Subwoofer amplier can control the TIME Mini Speakers manually so that they can be brought into
the room and retracted without audio present at the Amp/Controller. Simply press the UP button to retract the loudspeakers into the
ceiling and the DOWN button to lower the loudspeakers into the room. The speakers will retract automatically after about 2 minutes.
APPENDIX
TIME Mini Speaker Control Cable
The RJ45 pinout for the Cat 5 Cable is a straight through connection. Typically the following color convention is used:
Controller Side
1
2
3
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5
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8
RJ45 Pin#
1
2
3
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Wire Color
(T568B)
White Orange
Orange
White Green
Blue
White Blue
Green
White Brown
Brown
Wire Diagram
(T568B)
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5
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7
8
Signal
GND
GND
GND
GND
UP/DOWN
SIGNAL
VCC
VCC
VCC
Speaker Side
It is important that Pin 1 of the Speaker Side connector and Pin 1 of the Controller Side connector are connected together. Same
for Pin 2, Pin 3, etc. so that all 8 pins of the Speaker Side connector are connected to the corresponding pin on the Controller Side
connector.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
(HxWxD):
Amplifier:
Type:
TIME Mini Amp/Controller (supports up to 8 TIME Mini Series Speakers)
31⁄2” x 171⁄2” x 15”
(89 mm x 445 mm x 381 mm)
Add 1” (25 mm) depth for Connectors
Add 17⁄8” (48 mm) width for Rack Ears
Add 1⁄4” (6 mm) height for Feet
Mono Class A-B dedicated subwoofer amplifier
Power Output:
Crossovers:
Auto Off Time:
Auto On Sensitivity:
150 watts
Variable Low Pass Crossover 60Hz to 160 Hz,
LFE 30Hz to 600Hz
5 minutes
3.0 mv
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that
this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship 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 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 modication to the mounting sur face may
be required. If mounting sur face modication is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modication. 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 warranty does not include service or parts to
repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial
use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or
service, repair or modication 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
purchaser’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 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 Warranty. If the original retail
purchaser resides in such a state, this
limitation does not apply.
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