Bang & Olufsen Playmaker - Sound System Manual

• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

• The product can only be switched off completely by disconnecting it from the mains socket. The mains socket must always be accessible.
• Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases are placed on the equipment.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles should be placed on the equipment.
• Follow instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of equipment in multimedia systems.

How to get started

This guide contains information about the daily use of your Bang & Olufsen product. We expect your retailer to deliver, install and set up your product.

If you want to install Playmaker yourself, this guide explains how to set it up for use with AirPlay®, DLNA®, line-in and connected speakers. You can set up Playmaker in a wireless network using the Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App*[1] or your computer or you can connect Playmaker to a wired network for immediate use. You can also see how to connect other sources to your Playmaker.

It is possible to set up and synchronise multiple Playmakers in your home. Contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer for more information.

You can find more information about Playmaker in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on www.bang-olufsen.com/faq.

Before you connect any equipment to your Playmaker, remember to disconnect Playmaker from the mains supply.

You must remove the back cover from Playmaker to access the connection panel.

• Place Playmaker on a soft cloth with the Bang & Olufsen logo facing downwards. > Remove the table stand (if already mounted).
• Press firmly on the snap hook and lift off the back cover.
• Run cables through the enclosed cable cover.*^[2]
• Run cables through the hole in the back cover.
• Connect Ethernet (optional), line-in (optional) and speakers before connecting the mains cord.
• Reattach the back cover on Playmaker. Make sure to align the pivot points at the edges before closing the back cover.
• Fit the table stand into the two holes at the bottom of the back cover. Run the cables above the table stand.

Press firmly on the snap hook to remove the back cover.

Make sure to align the pivot points at the edges before closing the back cover.

Connections

Play audio directly from your hand-held device through connected, active speakers. You can connect multiple sources to your Playmaker, either using the connection panel or wirelessly through your network. However, only one source can be active at a time.

AirPlay can be used to stream audio from your iPod touch^®, iPhone^® or iPad^®. Use a DLNA certified application to stream from other hand-held devices (e.g. Android smartphones).

You can use the BeoPlayer app*^[3], iTunes*², Windows Media Player or other apps for AirPlay and DLNA. Also, you can connect and listen to an external audio source, such as an MP3 player or smartphone via line-in.

If you use AirPlay or DLNA, you can play music from anywhere within local network range. For other audio sources, use a phono line-in cable to connect your device to Playmaker.

To access the connection panel, remove the back cover, see 'How to get started' for more information. The product label is placed inside the back cover.

Priority of sources:

1. AirPlay
2. DLNA*^[4]
3. Sources connected to line-in

Starting a source with higher priority will always interrupt a source with lower priority. A source with higher priority must be stopped to start a source with lower priority. Sources with the same priority cannot interrupt each other. Therefore the playing source must be stopped to start a source with the same priority.

~ Mains supply
Use the enclosed mains cord only. The supplied plug and mains cord are specially designed for the product. Do not change the plug and if the mains cord is damaged, you must buy a new one from your Bang & Olufsen retailer.

Ethernet
Ethernet socket for a wired connection or to set up your Playmaker in a wireless network via your computer.

LINE IN
Phono sockets for connection of external audio sources, for example, an MP3 player or a computer.

SPEAKERS
Speaker sockets for connection of Bang & Olufsen speakers. To connect Playmaker to an existing Bang & Olufsen setup, it may be necessary to replace cables. For more information, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.

Network setup

Your Playmaker must be set up in a network either with a wired or wireless connection.

To perform the setup, Playmaker must be connected to the mains supply and switched on.

Choose between the following setup procedures:

• Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App for iOS devices*^[5]
• Easy wireless setup
• Wireless connection setup via cable
• Wired connection

When Playmaker is set up in a network, you can change different settings using the Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App or your computer. For example, you can change the name of your Playmaker on the network or update its software. For more information about how to change settings, see the Playmaker section on www.bang-olufsen.com/faq.

Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App

For iOS devices, use the Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App*¹ to set up your wireless network profile, to change the product name or to update software. You can also enter the Playmaker setup page on your computer.

First time setup...

• Connect Playmaker to the mains supply to switch on the product.
• The network indicator flashes white for 1–2 minutes and then flashes orange.*²
• Find and connect to'Playmaker_ AP' on your wireless device.
• Open the Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App.
• The app will locate your product in the network.
• Select your product and follow on-screen instructions.

To make changes in the network setup...

• Your iOS device must be connected to the same network as Playmaker.
• Open the Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App.
• The app will find your product in the network.
• Select your product and follow on-screen instructions.

Easy wireless setup

• Press the button on Playmaker shortly.*²
• Then press the wireless setup button on your router.

The network indicator on your Playmaker flashes green while searching the network.*² When Playmaker and the router are connected, the network indicator becomes solid white.

You can also access the wireless setup via the web-based setup page of your router and configure from there.

²*For overview of buttons, see 'How to operate your Playmaker'.

[5] *The Bang & Olufsen Setup Utility App supports iOS devices only. Scan the QR code to download the app.

A previously well-functioning setup may develop problems over time as surroundings change. Check your Ethernet connection or router. If the problem persists, contact your Bang & Olufsen retailer.