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Step 3: Connect the Sources

HDMI ARC / CEC

Connect the Television with the supplied HDMI cable and activate the HDMI ARC
function in the setup menu of your TV set. Please observe the instructions in the
operating instructions of the TV.

POWERLINK (8pin DIN)

Here you can connect a Bang & Olufsen audio system (e.g. BeoSound 9000,
BeoSound Overture, etc.) with a classic Powerlink cable.

Even newer B&O systems (such as BeoSound Essence, BeoSound Moment, etc.) can
be connected - but for this you need an adapter cable Powerlink <-> RJ45.

SPDIF

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.

RCA

Any devices that have a stereo RCA output (if possible adjustable by volume), e.g.
Raumfeld Connector, Sonos Connect.

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Summary of Contents for Multiplay Surround Decoder

Page 1: ...a 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 Alman...

Page 2: ...n and from other manufacturers can be connected to the numerous inputs The almando Multiplay Surround Decoder automatically detects whether one of the connected sources is playing and automatically activates the loudspeakers Once several sources are active simultaneously an intelligent priority circuit ensures that only the source with the highest priority can be heard In order to activate and ope...

Page 3: ...ample older B O loudspeakers with 8pol DIN Powerlink sockets 9 Center Speaker 9 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 15 Main Page 15 General Settings 16 Speaker Settings 17 Input Settings 19 DIN B O POWERLI...

Page 4: ...nect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance iTunes AirPlay iPad iPhone iPod iPod nano iPod touch and ...

Page 5: ...s suddenly brought from a cold to a warm place condensation may form inside the appliance Before switching on wait until the device has reached room temperature To protect the device during a thunderstorm or when it is not supervised or used for an extended period the mains plug should be pulled This prevents damage to the device due to lightning strikes and voltage surges in the power supply syst...

Page 6: ... volume with the TV remote control All video devices Apple TV Bluray Player etc are connected directly to the TV all audio devices are connected directly to the various inputs of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder There is of course the classic Powerlink jack for Bang Olufsen audio systems for example Beosound 9000 Furthermore Toslink inputs are available for devices such as e g Apple Airport ...

Page 7: ... 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 thing about almando Multiplay Surround it does everything for you from the recognition of active devices to the switching on and off of the speakers right up to the smart switch between equally active sources according to given ...

Page 8: ...werlink jacks Newer B O speakers e g BeoLab 18 will be connect directly with a CAT 7 patch cable This figure shows the connection of BeoLab 18 as front speakers If the speakers have two Powerlink sockets the wiring can also be made in daisy chain There are also various older B O speakers with two Powerlink jacks for example BeoLab 6000 BeoLab 4000 BeoLab 5 etc A wiring in daisy chain is also possi...

Page 9: ...ecial adapters RJ45 Powerlink In this figure you can see the connection of BeoLab 8000 as surround speakers 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: ...o be connected without any problems center and subwoofer are output separately on both audio signals of this Powerlink socket If you also have the passive loudspeakers connected to the BeoLab 14 subwoofer you will need two more CAT 7 cables for the front and surround speakers shown here in dashed lines ...

Page 11: ... classic Powerlink cable Even newer B O systems such as BeoSound Essence BeoSound Moment etc can be connected but for this you need an adapter cable Powerlink RJ45 SPDIF 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 ...

Page 12: ...hen 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 Restart the scan on your smartpho...

Page 13: ...ing screen appears Press this button in order to start the configuration of the almando Multiplay Surround Decoder By clicking on the country flag you can change the language of the app A list of all paired Bluetooth devices will appear Click on the device with Almando in its name and you will get to the main page of the almando app ...

Page 14: ... 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 To enter the main page with the previously selected almando device just click on the button below Changing the language is still possible at any time by clicking on the country flag ...

Page 15: ...arately by clicking on the gear symbol If several inputs are active at the same time the upper priority takes precedence Below is a section that shows the type of the signal as well as the status of the Dolby Pro Logic If Pro Logic is active a bar with buttons for the different modes is displayed The mode can be selected separately for each input for example MOVIE MODE for HDMI and MUSIC MODE for ...

Page 16: ...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 should remain deactivated default setting If no devices are connected to certain inputs these should be deactivated here They are then dimmed on the main page of the app This setting can be reversed ...

Page 17: ...tate 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 Select a speaker by clicking on it and you can modify and save these values ...

Page 18: ... distance from the selected speaker to the seat position And here you can adjust the volume of the selected speaker compared to the others You can increase or decrease the level by up to 12dB By clicking on the each individual speaker symbols in sequence you can adjust all speaker distances to the sitting position and adjust the volume ratios to your personal listening habits ...

Page 19: ...in color and only there a gear icon appears to the left of the input name Click on the gear icon and you will be taken to a new page where you can make the specific settings for that particular input e g for DIN B O Powerlink Many setting options are available for all inputs some special parameters can only be set for certain inputs For this reason the configurations of all inputs are explained in...

Page 20: ... input 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 Usually a B O device is connected to this input e g BeoSound 9000 BeoSound Overture etc In that case please activate B O trigger voltage However there are the following two exceptions BeoSound Es...

Page 21: ...d television 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 Some TVs have an HDMI CEC port but need additional parallel cabling with an optical cable Toslink In thi...

Page 22: ...set the maximum volume level for the connected source 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 A change is unnecessary Some TVs have an HDMI CEC port but need additional parallel cabling with an optical cable Toslink In this case connect the TV with an optical...

Page 23: ...und settings you can raise or lower the treble and bass activate or deactivate loudness Here you can set the maximum volume level for the connected source 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 A change is unnecessary ...

Page 24: ... you can raise or lower the treble and bass activate or deactivate loudness Here you can set the maximum volume for Bluetooth audio During wireless audio playback via 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: ...ttings you can raise or lower the treble and bass activate or deactivate loudness Here you can set the maximum volume level for the connected source 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 A change is unnecessary ...

Page 26: ...ly 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Measurements 254 x 156 x 41 mm B x T x H Weight 0 76 kg Color Aluminum ring plastic cover base in three color combinations silver anodised aluminum black plastic silver anodized aluminum white plastic black anodised aluminum black plastic Guarantee 3 years Accessories included Power Cord HDMI cable length 1 5 m Optical cable Toslink Toslink length 1m e g for Sonos Connect Den...

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