Vanguard Dynamics VAIL AMP User manual

VAIL AMP
OWNER’S MANUAL
OFF
4 Ohm
8 Ohm
Power
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NOTE: Prior to installation please check to make sure your intended wiring method complies with local regulations

OFF
4 Ohm
8 Ohm
Power
INTRODUCTION
The Vanguard Dynamics VAIL Amp is a compact high-performance digital stereo amplier specically designed to work with the Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 2)
for a custom installed single zone audio solution. Add VAIL Amps and Echo Dots around a home or oce for a full multi-room audio, smart paging, and
intercom system, while taking advantage of voice control of all Alexa compatible IOT devices like smart bulbs, light switches, thermostats and more. With a
second audio source, watch the game and stream music from Echo Dot at the same time, as VAIL Amp can play both sources simultaneously without any
need to switch between sources. Connect the VAIL Amp to any mobile device via Echo Dot’s Bluetooth.
OFF – OFF switch for the VAIL Amp is located on the front when installed onto a
surface and hidden away once Echo Dot is mounted.
4-OHM – Connect any pair of 4 Ohm in-ceiling, in-wall, or bookshelf speakers OR
any two pairs of 8 Ohm in-ceiling, in-wall, or bookshelf speakers. Power LED will
turn ON.
8-OHM – Connect any pair of 8 Ohm in-ceiling, in-wall, or bookshelf speakers.
Power LED will turn ON.
Note: Overloading the amplier with the incorrect impedance or too many
speakers may cause damage to the VAIL Amp.
OFF/4-OHM/8-OHM SWITCH
ON/OFF SWITCH
R & L AUDIO
INPUT
R
L
SUB
OUTPUT
POWER
SUB
OUTPUT
POWER
WALL PLATE
The VAIL Amp wall plate was designed to match seamlessly to your electrical outlets.
Recommended placement of the Wall Plate is next to an electrical outlet for easy access
for the power plug. The wall plate has an analog audio input, subwoofer output, and
power plug. The analog audio input provides a second audio source to the VAIL Amp for
your custom speakers. The subwoofer output provides a convenient location to connect
any powered subwoofer to add more bass.
Note: Second audio source must have a variable audio output. The VAIL Amp was not
intended for audio sources with xed audio outputs.
WIRING
The VAIL Amp was designed with exibility in mind. The VAIL Amp uses a CAT-5 cable and a 16-2 AWG power cable to connect the VAIL Amp to the Wall Plate.
Extend these common wire standards to mount the VAIL Amp and Wall Plate in opposite sides of the room if desired, up to 300ft, or a remote location like
an equipment rack.
FEATURE
PLACEMENT
The VAIL Amp can be mounted anywhere around a room, in the wall, in the ceiling, on cabinets, or on desks. We recommend placing the VAIL Amp in the
proximity of where voice commands will most often be spoken from. For example, in a dining room, a great location can be close to the dining table. Avoid
placement on the opposite side of the room. We also recommend placement height to be the same as your light switches to easily access the Echo Dot as
an in-wall keypad.
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VAIL AMP INSTALLATION
1. Prior to actual installation of the VAIL Amp, it is necessary to run
speaker cable to the amplier location.
2. Use the provided cut-out template to align and cut opening. If you
are not sure of potential obstruction behind the mounting area,
start by cutting a small penciled mounting hole. Cutting a small
hole at an angle rst will make drywall repair much easier if
necessary.
3. Once conrmed that there is no obstruction behind the mounting
area, nish cutting the hole at a 90 degree angle.
4. Connect the speaker cables to the speaker output phoenix
connector while ensuring polarity with the speakers, + to + and – to
– and tighten with small at head screw driver. Then plug to the
back of the VAIL Amp.
5. Connect the CAT-5 cable and 16 AWG power cable to the back of VAIL
Amp and feed through the wall opening to Wall Plate location.
6. Insert VAIL Amp into wall opening with micro USB and 3.5mm plugs
for Echo Dot on the top of the amplier and tighten the two
mounting screws on the front of the amplier.
Note: Do not overtightened mounting screws. This may damage
the amplier, wall surface, or both.
WALL PLATE INSTALLATION
1. Choose a location for the wall plate, preferably near an electrical
outlet.
2. Use the provided cut-out template to align and cut opening. If you
are not sure of potential obstruction behind the mounting area, start
by cutting a small penciled mounting hole. Cutting a small hole at an
angle rst will make drywall repair much easier if necessary.
3. Once conrmed that there is no obstruction behind the mounting
area, nish cutting the hole at a 90 degree angle.
4. Feed CAT-5 cable and 16 AWG power cable through hole and connect
to the back of the wall plate.
5. Use provided color matched screws to secure wall plate to surface or
low voltage single gang box or bracket.
Note: Color matched screws are intended for any in-wall low-voltage
single gang box or bracket.
6. Connect any local audio source with variable audio outputs with an
analog RCA cable.
7. Connect any powered subwoofer using a subwoofer cable.
8. Connect provided 24v power supply to electrical outlet.
AMAZON ECHO DOT (GEN 2) MOUNTING
1. Connect the Micro USB Power Plug to the back of the
Amazon Echo Dot.
2. Connect the 3.5mm audio plug to the audio output on the
back of the Amazon Echo Dot.
Note: Do not forcibly pull on the micro USB or 3.5mm cables
as this will damage the VAIL Amp.
3. Turn ON VAIL Amp to either 4-Ohm or 8-Ohm setting
depending on impedance requirements.
4. Insert Echo Dot at a slight angle with connectors on top in
rst, then gently push on the bottom to fully mount Echo
Dot.
5. Make sure Echo Dot buttons are level to the wall or surface.
6. You may need to adjust the two VAIL Amp mounting screws
to ensure that the VAIL Amp is also level.
7. Clip on the trim plate with the four clip points located on the
top, bottom, left, and right side of the VAIL Amp.
Note: Do not over-press the clip points. This may damage
the amplier, wall surface, or both.
OPTIONAL
VAIL Plug Power Supply (PPS) – When replacing in-wall volume controllers with the VAIL Amp, we recommend the PPS to convert speaker cable from the
amplier into injected power cables.
SIDE VIEW OF SURFACE
WIRE DIAGRAM
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