Bang & Olufsen Playmaker User manual
Playmaker
Installation Guide for installation and setup of Playmaker
Version 1.0
Introduction 2
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Introduction
General
Playmaker is a digital music player which can stream and play audio from a handheld device through connected, active speakers. It supports Airplay / DLNA
devices and analogue sources connected to the line-in sockets. Playmaker must be set up in either a wired or a wireless (2.4 GHz) network to be able to play
music from a handheld device.
This guide contains information about how to install and set up the Playmaker. The intention is to make this process as effortless and easy as possible. The
guide is an interactive document and would therefore be most useful when it is displayed on a laptop, or the like.
Installation overview
Basically the Playmaker supports two types of network connections - LAN (Local Area Connection) and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Connection).
External audio sources is connected to the LINE IN phono sockets. The connection types are illustrated in two examples below:
Playmaker in a LAN setup (wired)
Playmaker in a WLAN setup (wireless) / LINE IN
Installation overview 3
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Connecting Playmaker 4
Connecting Playmaker
> Follow the illustrations above to get access to the connectors
Playmaker in a LAN setup
> Run cables through the hole in the back cover
> Connect the Power Link cables to the SPEAKERS sockets
> Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet socket (RJ45)
> Connect external audio sources to the LINE IN socket (optional)
> Connect the mains cable to the Mains supply socket
! Do not connect the cable to the mains yet
> Secure the cables to a cable tie if desired and reassemble the
Playmaker*
Playmaker in a WLAN setup
> Run cables through the hole in the back cover
> Connect the Power Link cables to the SPEAKERS sockets
> Connect external audio sources to the LINE IN socket (optional)
> Connect the mains cable to the mains supply socket
! Do not connect the cable to the mains yet
> Secure the cables with a cable tie if desired and reassemble the
Playmaker* *Skip this step if a static IP address is needed (network configuration
with disabled DHCP) because of other, temporary cable connections.
Mains supply
SPEAKERS
LINE IN
Ethernet
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(optional, not supplied)
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Network indicator
Setting up Playmaker 5
Setting up Playmaker
Important
Before continuing with setting up Playmaker there are some important precautions to understand. Please read and comply with the following precautions
during the installation:
– It is strongly recommended not to connect more than 4 Playmakers to the same network.
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– Make sure that the product is set up, placed and connected in accordance with the instructions.
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– Do not subject the product to high humidity, rain or sources of heat.
– The product is intended for indoor use in dry, domestic environments only. Use within a temperature range of 10–40°C (50–105°F).
– If the product has been exposed to temperatures below 5°C (40°F), leave it at room temperature and wait until the product has regained normal room
temperature before it is connected to the mains and switched on.
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Elements
Playmaker is now ready to be set up and connected to the network. The main elements are:
> Connecting Playmaker to the network
> Check for software updates
> Setting Option on Playmaker
Choose setup method
Basically, there are two types of methods for setting up Playmaker. Continue by choosing the desired device for the setup:
(mobile iOS device) (any other device)
iOS PC / Mac
Setting up Playmaker - iOS device 6
iOS device
For iOS devices, use the Bang & Olufsen app BeoSetup to change the product name, update the software and check/set up the network
connection. The iOS device must be on the same network as the Playmaker!
> Download and install the BeoSetup app from App Store (click or scan the QR code to be linked directly there).
LAN setup
> Connect the mains cable from the product to the mains supply and wait for the product
to connect to the network (approximately one minute - the network indicator becomes
solid white).
> Start the app BeoSetup. The application will now locate and show a list of Bang &
Olufsens products connected to the network.
> Select the product - the product name is shown as Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial
number).
If the product list is empty, it means that the Playmaker was not assigned an IP address
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Now the setup page for the product is shown (illustrated to the right):
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> Choose SHOW ADVANCED SETTINGS to open the section for manual IP settings (illustrated to the right).
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> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings.
WLAN setup
See next page.
Setting up Playmaker - iOS device 7
WLAN setup - Auto
> Connect the mains cable from the product to the mains supply.
> Press the Easy wireless setup button on the Playmaker.
> Press the WPS button on the router or activate the function from the routers web interface
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WLAN setup
> Connect the mains cable from Playmaker to the mains supply and wait approximately two
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orange when ready.
> Connect the iOS device to the new access point Playmaker_AP.
> Start the app BeoSetup. The application will now locate and show a list of Bang &
Olufsens products connected to the network.
> Select the product - the product name is shown as Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial
number).
Now the setup page for the product is shown (illustrated to the right):
> Click on the drop-down list for Network name (SSID) and choose the desired network. If
necessary, press the Refresh list... to perform a new network scan.
> Press the Password area to enter the passphrase for the wireless network.
> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings.
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> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings.
Windows XP ... Windows Vista ... Windows 7 ... Apple Safari ...
... or refer to appendix
Setting up Playmaker - Other device 8
Other device
LAN setup
> Connect the mains cable from the product to the mains supply and wait for the product
to connect to the network (the network indicator becomes solid white when connected).
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approximately two minutes), it means that the Playmaker was not assigned an IP address.
In this case go to Static IP address below.
> Start up and connect a computer to the same network as Playmaker. Choose a system:
Now the setup page for the product is shown (illustrated to the right):
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> Disable the wireless network on the computer and connect directly to Playmaker, using an Ethernet cable.
> Connect the mains cable from Playmaker to the mains supply and switch on the product. The network indicator
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> Enter the IP address 'http://169.254.11.22' in the address bar of an internet browser, and press enter.
The setup page with network settings appears. If not, wait a while and refresh the page.
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> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings.
> Disconnect Playmaker from the PC and connect it to the network. Playmaker is connected when the network
indicator becomes solid white.
WLAN setup
See next page.
Apple Safari ...
> Open the Apple Safari browser -> Click the bookmark icon on the left side of the
browser -> Click Bonjour and click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Windows 7 ...
> Right-click on Start and choose Open Windows Explorer -> choose Network (in
Folders section) and double-click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Windows Vista ...
> Right-click on Start and choose Explore -> choose Network (in Folders section) and
double-click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Windows XP ...
> Right-click on Start and choose Explore -> choose My Network Places (in Folders
section) and double-click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number).
Setting up Playmaker - Other device 9
WLAN setup - Auto
> Connect the mains cable from the product to the mains supply.
> Press the Easy wireless setup button on the Playmaker.
> Press the WPS button on the router or activate the function from the routers web interface
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WLAN setup
> Disable the wireless network on the computer and connect the computer directly to
Playmaker, using an Ethernet cable.
> Connect the mains cable from Playmaker to the mains supply and switch on the product.
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> Enter the IP address 'http://169.254.11.22' in the address bar of an internet browser, and
press enter.
The setup page with network settings appears. If not, wait a while and refresh the page.
> Click on the drop-down list for Network name (SSID) and choose the desired network.
! If necessary, press the Refresh list... to perform a new network scan.
! If the SSID is hidden, click SHOW ADVANCED SETTINGS, checkmark MANUAL
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> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings*.
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> If a proxy server is needed, checkmark Use proxy server @MCÖKKHMSGDQDPTHQDCÖDKCR*.
> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings*.
*The Playmaker reboots after the APPLY CHANGES button is pressed. Allow up to two minutes for Playmaker to
connect to the network.
Final setup 10
Final setup
Name the Playmaker
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rename the Playmaker.
> Choose the NETWORK tab to go to the settings menu.
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> Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings.
Software update
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product is wire connected to the network router or switch. Follow the procedure below to check for updates:
> Choose the UPDATE PRODUCT SOFTWARE menu from the setup page.
> Read the CAUTION section before proceeding the update.
> When ready, press the YES button to start the update.
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use, when the network indicator becomes solid white.
Option programming (optional)
The Option programming tells the product how to react on IR-commands from the remote control. The following options are available:
Option: 0- IR receiver is switched off (no reaction on IR-commands).
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5 - The product responds directly to its own codes (A.MEM or A.AUX).
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> Press tuntil OPTION? is shown in the display and press GO/CENTRE.
> Press tuntil A.OPT is shown in the display and press the desired digit (option 0/4/5).
Final setup 11
Output level settings (optional)
It is possible to determine the output level for Playmaker, four maximum volume levels and a jVCB volume level.
Maximum volume level
The volume range goes from 00-90 in steps of 2 (not visible to the user). There are four maximum levels, 55 / 70 / 78 (default) and 90 (only recommended to
be used for large speakers, e.g. BeoLab 5). To set the maximum volume level, follow the procedure below:
Fixed volume level
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Procedure (Beo4)
> Find A.SETUP in the List and press GO/CENTRE.
> Press tuntil S.STORE is show in the display, and choose one of the following settings, by pressing digits:
no digit = max vol. 78
5= max vol. 55
7= max vol. 70
9= max vol. 90
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> Press GO to store settings.
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Appendix 12
Appendix
Survey of indicators / buttons
Device indicator
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Green The audio output has been muted
Red The product is shutting down
Red Flashing Software update in progress
Network indicator
White Flashing Product is booting
White Product is ready for use
Orange Network signal strength weak
Orange Flashing Network not connected
Green Flashing Quick network setup mode (WPS)
The path to locate Playmaker from a PC/MAC:
Windows XP ...
> Right-click on Start and choose Explore -> choose My Network Places (in Folders section) and double-click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Windows 7 ...
> Right-click on Start and choose Open Windows Explorer -> choose Network (in Folders section) and double-click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Windows Vista ...
> Right-click on Start and choose Explore -> choose Network (in Folders section) and double-click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Apple Safari ...
> Open the Apple Safari browser -> Click the bookmark icon on the left side of the browser -> Click Bonjour and click on Playmaker_xxxxxxxx ('x' = serial number)
Volume wheel
Mute button
Device indicator
Power on/off
Network indicator
Wireless setup button
Reset button
Use this button to reset
Playmaker to factory default
Troubleshooting 13
Troubleshooting
Router setup - port forwarding
If it is not possible to connect to Playmaker, the solution can be port forwarding. To ensure that users can access Playmaker from a web panel, the network
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The ports used for web panel access and mobile devices are:
Application: Port range:
- Playmaker Web panel 80
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procedure below.
> Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the network router.
> Choose the user name and type in the password to login.
> Go to the port forwarding section
(typically named Applications & Gaming).
> Type in the previously stated port settings (see example here).
> Save settings and leave the router setup.
Playmaker Web
! Note that the setup layout and names of menus in the customers router may
vary between types/brands of network routers, compared to the shown example.
How to reset Playmaker (factory default)
If incorrect network settings has been applied unintentionally, the Playmaker can be reset to factory default. Note that Playmaker must set up again after a
factory reset. Before performing the factory reset, the network indicator must be solid white or orange.
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> The product restarts automatically and is reset to default settings.
Contents 14
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................... 2
General .......................................................................................... 2
How to navigate this guide ............................................................ 2
Installation overview ........................................................................ 3
Playmaker in a LAN setup ............................................................... 3
Playmaker in a WLAN setup ........................................................... 3
Connecting Playmaker ..................................................................... 4
Playmaker in a LAN setup ............................................................... 4
Playmaker in a WLAN setup ........................................................... 4
Setting up Playmaker ....................................................................... 5
iOS device ...................................................................................... 6
Other device .................................................................................. 8
Final setup ....................................................................................... 10
Software update .......................................................................... 10
Option programming ................................................................... 10
Output level settings .................................................................... 11
Appendix ......................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 13
Version 1.0 - 06.2012
Introduction
Installation overview
Connecting Playmaker
Setting up Playmaker
iOS
Connecting to network
Final setup
Other
Connecting to network
Appendix
Troubleshooting
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