almando Decoder III User manual

Almando Multiplay Surround
(Decoder III)
Installation and Operating Instructions

ALMANDO
In the digital world of consumer electronics, there are high quality devices,
technologically sophisticated devices, devices with good design and devices that are
easy to use. And there are a few devices that com ine all of this to meet the needs of
their users - such as devices from almando Gm H. To do this, we take new and
unconventional paths and can rely on many years of experience.
Congratulations on purchasing the almando Multiplay Surround. The device is 100%
B&O compati le and offers connection options for up to six speakers in a 5.1 setup
(front, surround, center speakers and su woofer).
Various devices from Bang & Olufsen can e connected to the numerous inputs®and
as well as from other manufacturers. The almando Multiplay Surround automatically
recognizes whether one of the connected sources is active and automatically
activates the loudspeakers. If several sources are active at the same time, an
intelligent priority circuit ensures that only the source with the highest priority can e
heard.
You only ever need one remote control to activate and operate your player – the
almando Multiplay Surround takes care of the rest automatically.
The almando Multiplay Surround is certified y Dol y and DTS.
almando Gm H is not connected to Bang & Olufsen®, asic®, Hisense®, LG®, Lion®,
Metz®, Panansonic®, Phillips®, Samsung®, Sharp®, Sonos®, Sony®, Toshi a®, TechniSat
®.
All names, logos, etc. are registered trademarks of the manufacturers listed in this
description.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ALMANDO ................................................. .................................................. ................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................. ................................................ 3
TRADEMARKS ..................................................... .................................................. ...... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. ....................................... 5
FUNCTIONALITY................................................. .................................................. ... 6
START-UP STEPS................................................................. ............................ 7
Step 1: Connect speakers ................................................ .......................................... 7
Front speakers: Here, for example, with newer B&O speakers with RJ45 Powerlink sockets ............7
Surround speakers: Here, for example, with older B&O speakers with 8-pin DIN Powerlink sockets ..8
Center speaker ..................................................... .................................................. ..........................9
su woofer ..................................... .................................................. ......................................9
Multi-channel configurations ..................................................... .................................................. .............10
Step 2: Connect sources................................................ ................................................. 11
Step 3: Connect Multiplay Surround to the network (optional) ........................................ 12
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................................................. .................................................. ..................... 15
Settings > Speakers ..................................................... ................................................ 16
Configuration WIRELESS SPEAKERS (optional *) ........................................ ...................17
Settings > In ox................................................. .................................................. .... 19
radio ................................................ .................................................. .................................. 20
music ................................................ .................................................. .................................. 20
Inputs ..................................................... .................................................. ....................... 21
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................ ................................................ 22
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TRADEMARK
Manufactured under license from Dol y La oratories. Dol y, Dol y
Audio, Pro Logic and the dou le-D sym ol are registered trademarks of
Dol y La oratories.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the
Sym ol, & DTS and the Sym ol together are registered trademarks of
DTS, inc. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com
Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. The trademark
"iPhone" is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone KK Use of the
Works with Apple adge means that an accessory has een designed to
work specifically with the technology identified in the adge and has
een certified y the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Google, Google Play, Chromecast, and other related marks are
trademarks of Google LLC. The Google Assistant requires an internet
connection and is not availa le in certain countries and languages.
Availa ility and react of certain features and services are device, service,
and network-dependent and may not e availa le in all areas. Controlling
certain devices in your home requires compati le smart devices.
Su scriptions for services and applications may e required and
additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM
Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Logo is a certification mark of
WiSA is a trademark of Summit Wireless, registered in the United
States and/or other countries.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The connection to the mains is made with the supplied USB-PD power
supply unit (20V, 3A) and the also supplied USB-C ca le (60W).
If you use a different power supply unit or a different USB-C ca le,
these minimum requirements must e o served.
Protect the device from moisture and moisture. Do not operate the
device in the rain. The device must not e operated near water,
athtu s, wash asins, kitchen sinks, wet rooms, swimming pools or
damp rooms. Do not place o jects filled with liquids, such as vases,
glasses, ottles, etc., on the device.
Avoid direct sunlight and the immediate vicinity of radiators, radiant
heaters or similar devices.
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place,
condensation may form inside the unit. Wait until the device has
reached room temperature efore switching it on.
To protect the device during thunderstorms or if it is not used or
supervised for a long period of time, the mains plug should e pulled
out. This prevents damage to the device due to lightning and power
surges.
Improper use and opening the device will void the warranty!
Disclaimer:
almando Gm H is not lia le for damage to devices caused y
negligence or improper use. In particular, almando Gm H is not
lia le for lost profits or other financial losses of the uyer. This
limitation also applies to the personal lia ility of employees,
representatives and vicarious agents.
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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®,
Samsung®, Sharp®, Sonos®, Sony®, TechniSat®, Toshi a®) can e connected to the
HDMI (e)ARC input. In this way, volume control with the TV remote control is also
possi le.
All video devices (Apple TV, Bluray player, etc.) are connected directly to the television
- all audio devices, on the other hand, are connected directly to the various inputs of
the almando Multiplay Surround. There is of course the classic Powerlink socket for
Bang & Olufsen systems (eg Beosound 9000). Then there are still digital inputs (coax
and optical) availa le for devices such as Apple Airport Express or Sonos Port. And
finally there is also a stereo cinch input.
You can see an application example for the almando Multiplay Surround here:
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The almando Multiplay Surround can e individually configured with a smartphone
app. This allows you to set all parameters such as lipsync, downmix, pro logic mode,
volume and distances of the loudspeakers and make sound settings such as tre le,
ass and loudness, etc. And sometimes even for each input individually. In this way,
you can tailor your surround setup perfectly to your needs.
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.
Front speakers:
Here, for example, with newer B&O loudspeakers with RJ45 Powerlink sockets
You can connect newer B&O
loudspeakers (e.g. BeoLa 18)
directly with a CAT 7 patch ca le.
Shown here is BeoLa 18
connected as a front speaker.
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If the speaker has two Powerlink
sockets, looping through is also
possi le (daisy chain).
There are also various older
B&O loudspeakers with two
Powerlink sockets (e.g. BeoLa
6000, BeoLa 4000, BeoLa 5,
etc.). Looping through is also
possi le 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.
BeoLa 5, BeoLa 8000, BeoLa
6000 etc.) you need a special
RJ45 <-> Powerlink adapter to
connect them.
Shown here is the BeoLa 8000
connected as a surround
speaker.
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center speaker
Both mono and stereo speakers (as shown
here, a BeoLa 7) can e connected to the
center socket. The center tone is output here
on oth Powerlink audio signals of the
socket.
Su woofers
Su woofers - like a BeoLa 2
shown here - are connected to
the corresponding RJ45 socket.
BeoLa 14 can also e
connected here without any
pro lems (centre and su woofer
are output separately on the two
audio signals from the
Powerlink socket).
Do you also have the
corresponding passive
speakers are connected, you will need two more CAT 7 ca les for the front and
surround speakers (shown here with dashed lines).
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multi-channel configurations
You can realize all speaker configurations from 2.0 stereo mode to full 5.1 surround
mode:
5.1 surround mode
with center and
with su woofer
3.1 stereo mode
with center and
with su woofer
5.0 surround mode
with center
without a su woofer
3.0 stereo mode
with center
without a su woofer
4.1 surround mode
without centers
with su woofer
2.1 stereo mode
without centers
with su woofer
4.0 surround mode
without centers
without a su woofer
2.0 stereo mode
without centers
without a su woofer
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