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Almando Multiplay Surround
(Decoder III)
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  • Page 1 Almando Multiplay Surround (Decoder III) Installation and Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Almando

    And there are a few devices that combine all of this to meet the needs of their users - such as devices from almando GmbH. To do this, we take new and unconventional paths and can rely on many years of experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 4: Connect Multiplay Surround to the power grid..........12 Step 5: Download and install the Google Home app..........13 Step 6: Download and install the Almando Play App..........13 ALMANDO PLAY APP ....................14 Rooms (main page of the app).................... 14 Ideas..........

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    TRADEMARK Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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

    Improper use and opening the device will void the warranty! Disclaimer: almando GmbH is not liable for damage to devices caused by negligence or improper use. In particular, almando GmbH is not liable for lost profits or other financial losses of the buyer. This limitation also applies to the personal liability of employees, representatives and vicarious agents.

  • Page 6: Functionality

    FUNCTIONALITY The almando Multiplay Surround was developed to integrate third-party devices into a 5.1 surround setup with Bang & Olufsen speakers and system. Any television (e.g. Grundig , Hisense , LG , Lion , Metz , Panansonic , Phillips ®...

  • Page 7: Start-Up Steps

    START-UP STEPS Step 1: Connect speakers The almando Multilpay Surround Decoder offers six RJ45 sockets for connecting Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers in a full 5.1 surround setup as well as another for an additional stereo zone - ideal for an open living room situation.
  • Page 8 If the speaker has two Powerlink sockets, looping through is also possible (daisy chain). There are also various older B&O loudspeakers with two Powerlink sockets (e.g. BeoLab 6000, BeoLab 4000, BeoLab 5, etc.). Looping through is also possible with these. Surround speakers: Here, for example, with older B&O loudspeakers with 8-pin DIN Powerlink sockets For older B&O speakers (e.g.

  • Page 9: Center Speaker

    center speaker Both mono and stereo speakers (as shown here, a BeoLab 7) can be connected to the center socket. The center tone is output here on both Powerlink audio signals of the socket. Subwoofers Subwoofers - like a BeoLab 2 shown here - are connected to the corresponding RJ45 socket.

  • Page 10: Multi-Channel Configurations

    multi-channel configurations You can realize all speaker configurations from 2.0 stereo mode to full 5.1 surround mode: 5.1 surround mode 3.1 stereo mode with center and with center and with subwoofer with subwoofer 5.0 surround mode 3.0 stereo mode with center with center without a subwoofer without a subwoofer...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Connect Sources

    Step 2: Connect sources POWERLINK (8pin DIN) Here you can connect a Bang & Olufsen system (BeoSound 9000, BeoSound Overture) with a classic Powerlink cable. Newer B&O systems (such as BeoSound Essence, BeoSound Moment) can also be connected – you need a Powerlink <-> RJ45 adapter cable for this. LINE IN (RCA) Any device that has a stereo cinch output (volume controllable if possible), eg Raumfeld Connector, Sonos Connect, can be connected here.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Connect Multiplay Surround To The Network (Optional)

    If required, an additional device can be connected via the second RJ45 socket (e.g. a television, etc.). Important note: This is not possible if the almando Multiplay Surround is connected to the network wirelessly via WLAN. This means that the almando Multiplay Surround...

  • Page 13: Step 5: Download And Install The Google Home App

    After 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, if necessary, enter the access data for your home WLAN. Step 6: Download and install the Almando Play app For the audio settings and daily use you need the Almando Play app.

  • Page 14: Almando Play App

    In the upper area you will find information about the menu level and the icon for opening the settings. The middle section lists all almando devices available in the network. To play music from a specific device or configure that device, select it and it will be highlighted in orange.

  • Page 15: Ideas

    Here you select your preferred music service (e.g. Spotify) for quick access via the almando Play app. Here you select the icons that are displayed in the menu bar. Click here if you want to set an Airplay password.

  • Page 16: Settings > Speakers

    Here you specify whether data signals are to be output to the B&O loudspeakers (data fed in from B&O devices or data generated by the almando device itself for third-party devices). This is only necessary when a BeoLab 5, BeoLab 4500 or BeoLab Penta is connected.

  • Page 17: Configuration Wireless Speakers (Optional *)

    Configuration WIRELESS SPEAKERS (optional *) * This function is only available if the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder has an integrated WISA module (option with surcharge). First put all WiSA loudspeakers or WISA receivers in pairing mode in order to be able to register them with the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder.
  • Page 18 Now select the channel Repeat the assignment WithSEPARATEcan (position) that this for all other speakers You later single and finally click on Loudspeaker should play, speakers again e.gFR(front right) remove or with RECONFIGURE SAVE ON COMPUTER complete the setup again to lead...

  • Page 19: Settings > Inbox

    Settings > Inbox You make various settings separately for each individual input. To do this, simply switch on the playback device at the input that you want to configure and start playback – eg the TV at the HDMI ARC input, as shown here. In the DOWNMIX area, you determine which speakers should be used for playback when this input is active.

  • Page 20: Radio

    radio On the radio page you can start the station you want. Music This is where you start your favorite music app (e.g. Spotify) in daily use. Here you can choose which music services to list in the above pane for quick access in everyday use.

  • Page 21: Inputs

    inputs This page shows the inputs on the Multiplay Surround according to their priority: In the upper area you can see all available inputs. The active input is shown in orange. This line shows information about the device status and the audio signal. The horizontally arranged buttons offer the option of switching Dolby Pro Logic off or on with the desired...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS inputs - HDMI (e)ARC for any TV - DIN 8pol / B&O Powerlink - COAX - OPTICAL - Stereo RCA Outputs (5.1 surround) - 2 x Front L/R XXXXXXX. RJ45 (Powerlink) - 2 x Surround L/R XXXXX.. RJ45 (Powerlink) - 1 x Center XXXXXXXX..RJ45 (Powerlink) - 1 x subwoofer (/center) XX.RJ45 (Powerlink) Output (Stereo Zone)

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