Vanguard Dynamics VAIL AMP User manual
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Read
Instructions -All
the
safety and operating instructions should
be read before
the
appliance
is
operated.
2.
Retain Instructions -The safety and operating instructions should
be retained
for
future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings -All warnings on
the
appliance and in
the
operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4. Follow Instructions -All operating and
other
instructions should
be followed.
5.
Water and Moisture -The appliance should
not
be used near
water
-
for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a
wet
basement,
or
near a swimming pool, etc.
6.
Carts and Stands -The appliance should be used only
with
a cart
or
stand
that
is
recommended by
the
manufacturer.
PORTABLE
CART
WARNING
7.
Wall
or Ceiling Mounting -
The
appliance should
be
mounted to
awall or ceiling only
as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation -
The
appliance should
be
situated
so
that its location
or position
does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For
example,
the appliance should not
be
situated
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug,
or similar
surface
that
may
block the ventilation openings; or
placed
in
abuilt-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or cabinet that
may
impede the flow
of
air through the ventilation openings.
APPLICABLE
FOR
USA,
CANADA
OR
WHERE
APPROVED
FOR
USAGE
CAUTION:
TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MATCH
WIDE
BLADE
PLUG
TO
WIDE
SLOT.
INSERT
FULLY.
ATTENTION:
POUR
EVITER
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE
LA
LAME
LA
PLUS
LARGE
DE
LA
FICHE
DANS
LA
BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE
LA
PRISE
ET
POUSSER
JUSQU
AU
FOND.
OWNER
'SMANUAL
9.
Heat
-
The
appliance should
be
situated
away
from heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
stoves,
or other appliances that produce
heat.
10.
Power
Source
-
The
appliance should
be
connected to a power
supply only
of
the type described
in
the operating instructions or
as
marked
on
the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection -Power-supply cords should be routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be walked on
or
pinched by items placed
upon
or
against them, paying particular attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the
point
where
they
exit from
the
appliance.
12. Cleaning -The appliance should be cleaned only
as
recommended by
the
manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods -The
power
cord
of
the
appliance should be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when left unused
for
a long period
of
time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry -
Care
should be taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
into
and liquids
not
spilled
into
the
inside
of
the
appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
a.
The power-supply cord
or
the
plug
has
been damaged;
or
b.
Objects have fallen onto,
or
liquid
has
been spilled
into
the
appliance;
or
c.
The appliance has been exposed
to
rain;
or
d. The appliance does
not
appear
to
operate nomally
or
exhibits
a marked change in performance;
or
e.
The appliance
has
been dropped,
or
the
cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing -The user should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond those means described in
the
operating instructions. All
other
servicing should be referred
to
qualified service personnel.
17. Grounding
or
Polarization -The precautions
that
should be
taken
so
that
the
grounding
or
polarization means
of
an
appliance
is
not
defeated.
NOTE:
Prior
to
installation
please
check
to
make
sure
your
intended
wiring
method
complies
with
local
regulations
1
INTRODUCTION
The Vanguard Dynamics
VAIL
Amp
is
acompact high-performance digital stereo amplifier specifically 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
office 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 mobiledevice via
Echo
Dot's Bluetooth.
FEATURE
High
Performance Digital Amplifier zx30Watts
4ohm/8ohm Switchable
Provides
Power
to
Amazon
Echo
Dot
Inputs
-
3.5mm
Aux
Audio
Jack
for
Amazon
Echo
Dot
-
LINE
In
for
Any
Additional
Audio
Source
SubwooferOutput
PLACEMENT
Wall
Plate
Fits
on
Any
Standard1-Gang
Box
Extendable Connections
From
VAIL
Amp
to
Wall
Plate
up
to100ft.
-
CATS
Cable-
For
Audio
Input andSubwooferOutput
-16/2 Speaker
Wire-
For
Power
24v
Power
Supply
PaintableSnap
On
Square
Trim
Cover
**Amazon
Echo
Dot
(2nd Generation) Sold Separately
The
VAIL
Amp can be mounted anywhere around a room, in the wall, in the ceiling, on cabinets,
or
on desks.
We
recommend plac;ing
the
VAIL
Amp
in
the
proximity
of
where voice commands will mostoften be spoken from. For example, in adining room, agreat location can be close
to
the
diningtable. 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.
OFF/4-OHM/8-OHM
SWITCH
•
•
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.
4-0HM -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.
8-0HM -Connect any pair
of
8 Ohm in-ceiling, in-wall,
or
bookshelf speakers.
• Power
LED
will turn
ON.
Note:
Overloading the amplifier
with
the
incorrect
impedance
or
too
many
speakers
may
cause
damage
to
the
VAIL
Amp.
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
yourcustom speakers. The subwoofer
output
provides aconvenient 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
fixed
audio
outputs.
WIRING
ON/OFF
SWITCH
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OUTPUT
L
SUB
SUB
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
POWER
~
POWER
©
The
VAIL
Amp
was
designed
with
flexibilityin mind. The
VAIL
Amp
uses
a
CAT-5
cable and a 16-2
AWG
powercable
to
connectthe
VAIL
Amp
to
theWall 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.
2
VAIL
AMP
INSTALLATION
1.
Prior
to
actual installation
of
the
VAIL
Amp,
it
is
necessary
to
run
speaker cable
to
the amplifier 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 first will make drywall repair much easier
if
necessary.
3.
Once confirmed that there
is
no obstruction behind the mounting
area,
finish cutting the hole at a90 degree angle.
4. Connect the speaker cables
to
the speaker
output
phoenix
connectorwhileensuring polarity
with
thespeakers,+
to+
and -
to
-and tighten with small flat head screw driver. Then plug
to
the
back
of
the
VAIL
Amp.
5.
Connectthe
CAT-5
cable and
16
AWG
powercable
to
theback
of
VAIL
Amp and feed through the wall opening
to
Wall
Plate location.
6.
Insert
VAIL
Amp intowall opening
with
micro
USB
and 3.5mm plugs
for
Echo
Dot on the
top
of
the amplifier and tighten the
two
mounting screws on the front
of
the amplifier.
Note:
Do
not overtightened mounting
screws.
This
may damage
the
amplifier, 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
bycutting asmall penciled mounting hole. Cutting asmall hole at
an
angle first will make drywall repair much easier
if
necessary.
3.
Once confirmed that there
is
no obstruction behind the mounting
area,
finish cutting the hole at a90 degree angle.
4.
Feed
CAT-5
cable and
16
AWG
powercable through hole and connect
to
the back
of
the
wa
11
plate.
5.
Use
provided color matched screws
to
secure wall plate
to
surface or
lowvoltage single gang box or bracket.
Note:
Color
matched
screws
are intended for anyin-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
electri.cal outlet.
OPTIONAL
SIDE
VIEW
OF
SURFACE
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AMAZON
ECHO
DOT
(GEN 2)
MOUNTING
90°
•
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
or3.5mm
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
first, 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 thatthe
VAIL
Amp
is
also level.
7.
Clip onthetrim plate with thefour 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
amplifier, wall
surface,
or
both.
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
amplifier into injected power cables.
3
LIMITED
FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
Vanguard Dynamics warrants
to
the original retail purchaser only
that
this Vanguard Dynamics product will
be
free from
defects in materials and workmanship
for
a period
of
five years, provided the product was purchased
from
a Vanguard
Dynamics Authorized Dealer. Defective products must
be
shipped, together
with
proof
of
purchase, prepaid insured
to
the Vanguard Dynamics Authorized Dealer from
whom
they were purchased,
or
to
the
Vanguard Dynamics 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
Vanguard Dynamics Authorized Dealer
it
is
determined
that
the
unit
was defective
in materials
or
workmanship at any
time
during this warranty period, Vanguard Dynamics
or
the
Vanguard Dynamics
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, Vanguard Dynamics, 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 mounting surface may
be
required.
If
mounting surface modification
is
required, Vanguard Dynamics assumes no
responsibility
or
liability
for
such modification.
All replace parts and product become
the
property
of
Vanguard Dynamics. 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 procedures, 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 Vanguard Dynamics. 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 Vanguard
Dynamics
be
liable
for
any incidental
or
consequential damages arising
out
of
the
use
or
inability
to
use
the product, even
if
Vanguard Dynamics
or
a Vanguard Dynamics 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.
CONTENTS
-VAILAmp
-6ft
CATS
Cable
-Wall Plate
-6ft
16/2 PowerCable
-24v PowerSupply -Paintable Snap
On
Trim Cover
LIMITED
SYEAR
WARRANTY
DYNAMICS
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the
USA
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VAIL
+
AMP
DYNAMICS
Polk Audio home loudspeakers have a 5-year parts and labor
warranty. The amplifiers used in our "powered speakers"
(such as Powered Subwoofers) have a 3-year warranty. All
outdoor speakers, such as Atrium Series, have a 2-year
warranty. db Series mobile speakers have a limited 1-year
warranty. Signature Series (SR) and Polk/MOMO Series
mobile speakers are warranted for 3 years; Polk/MOMO
mobile amplifiers are warranted for 1 year. The XRt12
Reference XM Tuner, I-Sonic Entertainment System, and
miDock products have a limited 1-year warranty.
To ensure a valid warranty, Polk products must be
purchased at an Authorized Polk Audio Dealer. (If you're not
sure a dealer is "authorized," call Polk Audio at 1-800-377-
7655, and ask us.) eBay is not an authorized dealer! The
warranty is not transferable, that means it applies only to
the original purchaser. If you purchase your speakers from a
private individual, that product is considered "used" and has
NO factory warranty, no matter what the seller implies.
The warranty is VOID if the serial number of the speaker has
been removed or defaced. These warranty terms apply only
to products purchased in Canada, the United States of
America, its possessions, and US and NATO armed forces
exchanges and audio clubs. The Warranty terms and
conditions applicable to Products purchased in other
countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized
Distributor in such countries.
For the precise and legal terms of the warranty on a given
product, refer to the owner's manual. An Acrobat Reader file
of the owner's manual can be found on each product's web
page. If you have any questions about your warranty
coverage, or you think you need service, call Polk Customer
Service at 1-800-377-7655. We're here to help you get the
most from your new speakers!
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