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almando Multiplay Surround Decoder Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

5.1 surround powerlink outputs for b&o speakers
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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 Almando Control App
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 ..................... 13 ALMANDO CONTROL APP ..................

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    U.S. and other countries. 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 Initial Operation

    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 hear 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, Denon Heos, Google Chromecast Audio, Sonos Connect, etc. The necessary fiber optic cables are already included in the package of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder.

  • 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: Step 6: Start The Almando App

    Step 6: Start the almando App After a successful pairing, you can start the almando App - the first time you start the App, the following screen appears: Press this button in order to start the configuration of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder.
  • Page 14 The selection of the Almando device you only need to do once. When you start the almando app in the future, the start screen will look as follows: If you want to connect to another additional almando device, please click here to re-open the list of paired devices and make your selection, as in the initial configuration.

  • Page 15: Almando Control App

    ALMANDO CONTROL APP Main Page The main page of the App is divided into four sections: At the top there are three buttons. Use the left to go to the General Settings, the middle to the Speaker Settings, and the right to close the App.

  • Page 16: General Settings

    General Settings On this page you can make global settings. You also have the possibility to reset the device to the factory settings and to update the firmware of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder. Use this button to return to the main page of the App.

  • Page 17: Speaker Settings

    Speaker Settings When you enter the speaker configuration page the current state of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder is displayed. For each speaker (Front L, Front R, Surround L, Surround R, Center and Subwoofer), the distance to the seat position and the volume level are displayed.
  • Page 18 The selected speaker is highlighted in color, and two sliders appear in the middle area to adjust both values: Use this button to return to the main page of the App. Specify the distance from the selected speaker to the seat position. And here you can adjust the volume of the selected speaker (compared to the others).

  • Page 19: Input Settings

    Input Settings For each individual input you can make various settings separately. To do this, turn on the source you want to configure and start playback. The sources on all other inputs should be turned off. The active input is highlighted in color and only there a gear icon appears to the left of the input name.

  • Page 20: Din (B&O Powerlink)

    The volume can be controlled with the B&O remote control - therefore the volume control with the Almando App should not be activated here. Delay / Lip Sync is set to 0 by default. A change is unnecessary.

  • Page 21: Hdmi Arc

    The TV has its own remote control, which also controls the volume. The volume control with the Almando App should therefore not be activated here. Delay / Lip Sync: Select a station with a message broadcast or a talkshow, and move the slider until the picture and sound are lip-synchronous.

  • Page 22: Spdif 2 / Tv

    The volume control with the Almando App should only be activated if this source does not have its own volume control (remote control or own App). Delay / Lip Sync is set to 0 by default.

  • Page 23: Spdif 1 / Stereo

    The volume control with the Almando App should only be activated if this source does not have its own volume control (remote control or own App). Delay / Lip Sync is set to 0 by default.

  • Page 24: Bluetooth Audio

    Bluetooth the control always is made with the smartphone or tablet. The volume control with the Almando App should therefore remain deactivated. Delay / Lip Sync is set to 0 by default. A change is unnecessary.

  • Page 25: Rca

    The volume control with the Almando App should only be activated if this source does not have its own volume control (remote control or own App). Delay / Lip Sync is set to 0 by default.

  • Page 26: 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 NNNNNNN.
  • Page 28 www.almando.com...

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