Owner's Manual
INTRODUCTION
The Vanguard Dynamics
VAIL
Amp
is
a compact 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 mobile device via
Echo
Dot's Bluetooth.
FEATURE
High
Performance Digital Amplifier z x 30Watts
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
Subwoofer Output
PLACEMENT
Wall
Plate
Fits
on
Any
Standard 1-Gang
Box
Extendable Connections
From
VAIL
Amp
to
Wall
Plate
up
to 100ft.
-
CATS
Cable-
For
Audio
Input and Subwoofer Output
-16/2 Speaker
Wire-
For
Power
24v
Power
Supply
Paintable Snap
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 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.
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
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
fixed
audio
outputs.
WIRING
ON/OFF
SWITCH
©
R&LAUDIO
0
R
OUTPUT
L
SUB
SUB
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
POWER
~
POWER
©
The
VAIL
Amp
was
designed
with
flexibility 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.
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