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- Page 1 Almando Multiplay Surround (Decoder II) Installation and operating instructions...
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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
Step 4: Connect the Multiplay Surround to the Power Supply ..........12 Step 5: Download and install the Goggle Home App ............13 Step 6: Download and install the Almando Play App ............13 ALMANDO PLAY APP ....................14 Rooms (Main Screen of the App) ..................14 Settings .......................... -
Page 4: Trademarks
TRADEMARKS Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, inc. -
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
Digital inputs are available for devices such as e.g. Apple Airport Express, Sonos Port or Sonos Connect. If you connect a PC or MAC via USB, the almando Multiplay Surround acts as sound card. You can also play music from a connected USB storage device. -
Page 7: Steps For The Initial Setup
The almando Multiplay Surround can be individually configured with a smartphone app. This allows you to set all parameters such as Lipsync, Downmix, Pro Logic Mode, volume and distances of the speakers, and adjust the sound settings such as treble, bass and loudness, etc. -
Page 8: Surround Speakers: In This Example Older B&O Loudspeakers With 8Pol Din Powerlink Sockets
speakers have Powerlink sockets, the wiring can also be made in daisy chain. There are also various older B&O speakers with Powerlink jacks (for example BeoLab 6000, BeoLab 4000, BeoLab 5, etc.). A wiring in daisy chain is also possible with these speakers. -
Page 9: Center Speaker
Center Speaker The right upper RJ45 socket is specifically designed for connecting center speakers only. The center tone is output on both Powerlink audio signals from this socket. This makes it possible to connect not just mono but also stereo speakers (as shown here with a BeoLab 7). -
Page 10: Multichannel Modes
Multichannel Modes That means you can realize various speaker setups from 2.0 stereo up to a full 5.1 surround system: 5.1 surround setup 3.1 stereo setup with center speaker with center speaker and with subwoofer and with subwoofer 5.0 surround setup 3.0 stereo setup with center speaker with center speaker... -
Page 11: Step 2: Connect The Sources
Step 2: Connect the Sources HDMI (e)ARC / CEC Connect the Television with the supplied HDMI cable and activate the HDMI (e)ARC function in the setup menu of your TV. Please observe the instructions in the manual of the TV. POWERLINK (8pin DIN) Here you can connect a Bang &... -
Page 12: Step 3: Connect The Multiplay Surround To The Ethernet (Optional)
Step 3: Connect the Multiplay Surround to the Ethernet (optional) The almando Multiplay Surround is WiFi certified and can be wirelessly connected to the network. The device also has an integrated switch with two RJ45 sockets and can optionally be connected to your network with a patch cable. -
Page 13: Step 5: Download And Install The Goggle Home App
Android smartphone or tablet. After the installation start the Google Home App and you can start the initial setup for the Almando device. You define the device name (e.g. living room) and enter the access data to your home WLAN if necessary. -
Page 14: Almando Play App
In the upper area you will find information about the menu level and the symbol for opening the settings. The middle section lists all almando devices available in the network. To play music from a specific device or to configure this device, select it and it will be highlighted in orange. -
Page 15: Settings
Here you select your favorite music service (e.g.Spotify) for quick access from the almando Play app. Here you can define which icon in the tab bar are you need in daily use. Click here if you want to set an Airplay password. -
Page 16: Settings > Speakers
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 17: Settings > Input
Settings > Input 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 – for example the TV (HDMI ARC) shown here. In the area of DOWNMIX you can determine on which speakers the playback should take place, if this... -
Page 18: Radio
Radio On the Radio page, you can start the desired station. Music Here you start your favorite music app (e.g.Spotify) in the daily use. Here you can select which music services should be listed in the area above for quick access in the daily use. -
Page 19: Inputs
Inputs This page shows the inputs on Multiplay Surround in order of priority In the top area you see all available inputs. The active input is orange color. Here you can find information about the status of the device as well as the type of the signal. -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inputs - HDMI (e)ARC for any kind of TV - DIN 8pin / B&O Powerlink - COAX - OPTICAL - RCA Stereo Outputs (5.1 Surround) - 2 x Front L/R MMMMMMM. RJ45 (Powerlink) - 2 x Surround L/R MMMMM.. RJ45 (Powerlink) - 1 x Center MMMMMMMM..
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