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- Page 1 Machine Translated by Google Almando Multiplay Surround (Decoder III) Installation and operating instructions...
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Page 2: Almando
Multiplay Surround does the rest automatically. The almando Multiplay Surround is certified by Dolby and DTS. almando GmbH is not affiliated with Bang & Olufsen®, Grundig®, Hisense®, LG®, Loewe®, Metz®, Panansonic®, Philips®, Samsung®, Sharp®, Sonos®, Sony®, Toshiba®, TechniSat® . -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 4: Connect Multiplay Surround to the power supply ..........12 Step 5: Download and install the Google Home app ..........13 Step 6: Download and install Almando Play app ..........13 ALMANDO PLAY APP ....................14 Rooms (main page of the app) .......... -
Page 4: Trademarks
Machine Translated by Google 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 of 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
All video devices (Apple TV, Bluray player, etc.) are connected directly to the television - all audio devices, however, are connected directly to the various inputs of the almando Multiplay Surround. There is of course the classic Powerlink socket for Bang & Olufsen systems (e.g. Beosound 9000). Then there are digital inputs (coax and optical) available for devices such as Apple Airport Express or Sonos Port. -
Page 7: Steps For Commissioning
START-UP STEPS Step 1: Connect speakers The almando Multilpay Surround Decoder offers six RJ45 sockets for connecting Bang & Olufsen speakers 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: Surround Speakers: Here, For Example, With Older B&O Speakers With 8-Pin Din Powerlink Sockets
Machine Translated by Google If the speaker has two Powerlink sockets, looping through is also possible (daisy chain). There are also various older B&O speakers with two Power Link sockets (e.g. BeoLab 6000, BeoLab 4000, BeoLab 5, etc.). Looping through is also possible with these. -
Page 9: Center Speaker
Machine Translated by Google 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 from both Powerlink audio signals in the socket. Subwoofer Subwoofers - like a BeoLab 2 shown here - are connected to the corresponding RJ45 socket. -
Page 10: Multi-Channel Configurations
Machine Translated by Google 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 with center and with subwoofer and with subwoofer 5.0 surround mode 3.0 stereo mode with with... -
Page 11: Step 2: Connect Sources
Machine Translated by Google 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 - for this you need a Powerlink <->... -
Page 12: Step 3: Connect Multiplay Surround To The Network (Optional)
Machine Translated by Google Step 3: Connect Multiplay Surround to the network (optional) The almando Multiplay Surround is WiFi certified and can be connected to the network wirelessly. 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 Google Home App
WLAN. Step 6: Download and install Almando Play app For audio settings and daily use you need the Almando Play app. This is available free of charge for the Android and iOS platforms. -
Page 14: Almando Play App
In the upper area you will find Information about the menu level and the icon to open Settings. The middle section lists all almando devices available on the network. To play music from a specific device or configure that device, select it and it will be highlighted in orange. -
Page 15: Settings
Here you select your preferred music service (e.g. Spotify) for quick access via the almando Play app. Here you select the symbols 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 should 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 if BeoLab 5, BeoLab 4500 or BeoLab Penta are connected. -
Page 17: Configuration Wireless Speakers (Optional *)
Machine Translated by Google WIRELESS SPEAKERS configuration (optional*) This function is only available if the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder has an integrated WISA module (option with surcharge). First put all WiSA speakers or WISA receivers into pairing mode in order to be able to register them with the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder. - Page 18 Machine Translated by Google Now select the channel Repeat the position that With DISCONNECT this instruction should play for all other speakers you can later and click, e.g. FR (front right). Finally, click on remove individual speakers or with SAVE RECONFIGURE also carry out the setup completely...
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Page 19: Settings > Input
Machine Translated by Google Settings > Input make various settings separately for each individual input. To do this, just switch on the playback device at the input that you want to configure and start playback - for example, as shown here, the TV at the H In the DOWNMIX area you determine which speakers should playback when this input is active. -
Page 20: Radio
Machine Translated by Google Radio On the radio page you can start the desired station. Music Here you start your favorite music app (e.g. Spotify) for daily use. Here you can select which music services should be listed in the above area for quick access in daily use. -
Page 21: Inputs
Machine Translated by Google Entrances On this page the inputs on the Multiplay Surround are shown according to yours Priority shown: In the upper area you can see all available inputs. The active input is shown in orange. This line displays information about the device status and the audio signal. -
Page 22: Technical Data
Machine Translated by Google TECHNICAL DATA Entrances - HDMI (e)ARC for any TV - DIN 8pol / B&O Powerlink - COAX - OPTICAL - Stereo-Cinch Outputs (5.1 Surround) - 2 x Front L/R XXXXXXX. RJ45 (Powerlink) - 2 x Surround L/R XXXXX.. RJ45 (Powerlink) - 1 x Center XXXXXXXX..
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