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almando Multiplay Surround Decoder Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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NO LIMITS TO YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Almando Multiplay Surround Decoder
5.1 Surround Powerlink Outputs for B&O Speakers
HDMI ARC Input for any kind of Television
(e.g. by Grundig, Hisense, LG, Loewe, Metz, Panasonic, Philips,
Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TechniSat, Toshiba, etc.)
Powerlink Input for a Bang & Olufsen Audio System
(e.g. for BeoSound Overture, BeoSound 9000, BeoSound Moment, etc.)
SPDIF and RCA Inputs
(e.g. for Apple Airport Express, Denon Heos, Google Chromecast Audio,
Sonos Connect, etc.)
Almando Multiplay Automatic
(Signal detection, Source Switching with Priority Function,
Speaker On/Off, Auto-Standby)
Bluetooth Modul for Wireless Audio-Streaming
Configuration with the free App
ALMANDO CONTROL
Installation and operating instructions

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  • Page 1 NO LIMITS TO YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT Almando Multiplay Surround Decoder 5.1 Surround Powerlink Outputs for B&O Speakers HDMI ARC Input for any kind of Television (e.g. by Grundig, Hisense, LG, Loewe, Metz, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TechniSat, Toshiba, etc.) Powerlink Input for a Bang &...

  • Page 2: Almando

    And there are a few devices that combine all this in order to meet the needs of their users - like devices from almando GmbH. For this, we are taking new and unconventional paths and can rely on many years of experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Subwoofer ............................10 Step 3: Connect the Sources ....................11 Step 4: Connect the Multiplay Surround Decoder to the Power Supply ....... 12 Step 5: Check the Bluetooth Settings at the Smartphone (or Tablet) ........12 Step 6: Start the almando App ..................... 12 ALMANDO CONTROL APP ..................

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by almando GmbH is under license.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Disclaimer of liability: Almando GmbH is not liable for damage to equipment caused by negligence or improper use. In particular, almando GmbH is not liable for loss of profit or other assets of the buyer. This restriction also applies to the personal liability of employees, representatives and vicarious agents.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION The almando Multiplay Surround Decoder is designed to integrate third party devices into a 5.1 surround setup with Bang & Olufsen audio systems and speakers. ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Any TV (such as Grundig , LG...

  • Page 7: Steps For The Initial Setup

    This allows you to set up your surround system to your needs. In the day-to-day operation, you no longer need the almando Control App - If you want to listen to a certain device, you only need its remote control. And that is the awesome...

  • Page 8: Step 2: Connect The Speakers

    Step 2: Connect the Speakers The almando Multilpay Surround Decoder provides six RJ45 jacks for connecting Bang & Olufsen speakers in a full 5.1 surround setup. Front Speakers: In this example, newer B&O speakers with RJ45 Powerlink jacks Newer B&O speakers (e.g.,...

  • Page 9: Surround Speakers: In This Example Older B&O Loudspeakers With 8Pol Din Powerlink Sockets

    Surround Speakers: In this example older B&O loudspeakers with 8pol DIN Powerlink sockets In order to connect older B&O speakers (e.g. BeoLab BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 6000 etc.) you need some special adapters RJ45 <-> Powerlink. In this figure you can see the connection of BeoLab 8000 as surround speakers.

  • Page 10: Subwoofer

    Subwoofer Subwoofers like a BeoLab 2 are connected to the lower right RJ45 socket. BeoLab 14 can also be connected without any problems (center and subwoofer are output separately on both audio signals of this Powerlink socket). also have passive loudspeakers connected BeoLab 14 subwoofer, you will need...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Sources

    If possible, use only devices with a volume-controllable optical output, such as Apple Airport Express, Google Chromecast Audio, Sonos Connect, etc. The necessary fiber optic cables are already included in the package of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder. Any devices that have a stereo RCA output (if possible adjustable by volume), e.g.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Connect The Multiplay Surround Decoder To The Power Supply

    Then, open the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone and scan for new available Bluetooth devices in the area. There should be a new device found that starts with the name "Almando". If this is not the case, press the small push button on the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder to the right of the HDMI socket (or disconnect the device from the power supply and reconnect it).

  • Page 13: Almando Control App

    ALMANDO CONTROL APP Control (Main Screen of the App) The main screen of the App is divided into these sections In the top area all available inputs are listed in the order of their priority. The currently active input is shown in color.
  • Page 14 In the section below there are controls for the currently active input. The horizontally arranged buttons offer the option to switch Dolby Pro Logic off or on with the desired mode and thus store it permanently for this currently active input. After changing the input or restarting the device, the last Dolby Pro Logic mode will be used again.

  • Page 15: General Settings

    B&O speakers (input data from connected B&O devices or data generated by the almando Decoder itself for third-party devices). This is only necessary if BeoLab 5, BeoLab 4500 or BeoLab Penta are connected. Otherwise the generation of the "data signal"...
  • Page 16 Click on this button to get to the page displaying updating firmware. If a new firmware for your device is available on the almando server, then this line is colored red and a badge on the navigation icon for the settings displays the message "FW".

  • Page 17: Speaker Settings

    Speaker Settings In the upper area, you can select the speaker you want to configure with the controls below. Use the upper slider to adjust the distance of the speaker to the seating position. And here you determine the volume of the selected speaker compared to the others.

  • Page 18: Input Settings

    Input Settings For each individual input you make various settings separately. To do this, just turn on the source player at the input you want to configure and start playback. The active input is highlighted in its color, and a badge on the navigation icon for the input settings in the bottom right also shows its name.
  • Page 19 - level (gain) respectively start volume. The volume control function with the almando should only activated in exceptional cases. This is only necessary if the connected device does not have its own volume control.

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Powerlink Signals 8pin DIN Input and all of the RJ45 Outputs are 100% B&O compatible (also to BeoLab 5) Inputs - HDMI ARC/CEC for any kind of TV - DIN 8pin / B&O Powerlink - 2 x SPDIF - 1 x Stereo RCA Outputs - 2 x Front L/R PPPPPPP.

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