Vanguard Dynamics VAIL CAST Faq page 3

How many streams does the VAIL Cast have?
VAIL Cast access countless audio streams through the various platforms it supports but only one
is available at a time.
Can I use the VAIL Cast just as a source?
Yes, you can. Simply use the AUX out. You can choose not to use the built in VAIL Cast
amplifier or simply use an additional amplifier to power other rooms and locations. Only the
one source at a time that the VAIL Cast provides will be available.
How many VAIL Casts can I use in a system?
We have no limitation within our hardware. Any limiting factors would depend on the network
being used or the services being used.
If I hook up a source to the Optical or Aux in on one VAIL Cast, can I hear it on other VAIL Casts
in the System?
The source inputs (OPTICAL IN & AUX IN) on each VAIL Cast are local. Sources connected to
them can only be heard on that VAIL Cast.
POWER
All I have in the wall is a CAT5/6 Cable. Can I use that to run power to the VAIL Cast?
No, even when bundled there will not be enough current for the VAIL Cast to operate properly.
How many VAIL Casts can I run off one power supply?
Each VAIL Cast needs its own power supply. Each VAIL Cast should be powered using the power
supply that came with it. If you will be mounting many of them and running power to a remote
location a simple power strip can be used to group them.
Can I extend the power cable? How far can I extend it?
You can extend the D.C. end of the power cable. It can be extended up to approximately 100
meters (300 feet). To extend you will have to disconnect the plug from the end that plugs into
the VAIL Cast and connect it to your new cable. You will need to splice that cable into the
existing one via a reliable method such as a butt connection or solder. Make sure you have
reliable electrical and mechanical connection that is insulated. It is important that you also
maintain correct polarity. The back of the VAIL Cast is marked with polarity. Also note that the
black wire does have one wire that has dashed lines in it. That is the positive wire. We
recommend using 18 AWG or larger wire.