Plato Complete Guide V1.3.0
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Note: All devices must be UPnP (universal plug and play) or DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance) compliant.
Using UPnP, there is no need to make any physical connections, the music or video data will
be sent via your home network, and you can use Plato’s control app to control all aspects of
playback.
See section 12 on how to output video and audio to other devices.
2.4.
Switching on your Plato unit and launching the Plato App
1.
Ensure that all connections are correct.
2.
On the back of the unit, push the power switch down.
The front panel screen display launches the android
operating system.
3.
Wait for the android operating system to complete its
startup routine (Approx 45 secs).
4.
The Plato control app will start automatically once the system has completed it start up
sequence.
5.
If the Plato control app does not start automatically, or has been previously closed, it can
be re-started by pressing the Plato logo:
See section 3 for details on using the Plato App.
2.4.1.
Switching off your Plato unit using the rear panel switch
Warning: Do not switch off your Plato unit while the Plato App is running.
Always exit the Plato App before switching off using the rear panel switch. (See section 14.3).
Once the app has closed, you can turn off the Plato system using the front panel button as
described below.
2.4.2.
Switching off your Plato unit using the front panel On/Off button
To switch off your Plato unit using the front panel On/Off button:
1.
Press the On/Off button and keep button pressed for 2 seconds.
The android power menu appears.
2.
Select Power Off from the menu.
Your Plato unit will power down.
At this point Plato will be in ‘Network Standby’ mode, consuming ‘up to’ 5.3 watts of power.
The Amplifier is turned off during network standby mode but will turn on again when Plato
is accessed via the LAN using a tablet or phone installed with the Plato app controller.
Tips: If your Plato unit will be switched off for any length of time (more than 2 days) it is
recommended that you fully power down the unit using the rear panel switch.
2.4.3.
Switching on your Plato unit using the front panel On/Off button
If your Plato unit has not been switched off using the rear panel switch, use the front panel
switch to power on again.