Playmaker Installation Guide for installation and setup of Playmaker Version 1.
Introduction 2 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.
Installation overview 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.
Connecting Playmaker 4 Connecting Playmaker c d e f > 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 i
Setting up Playmaker 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: – m – m – – – It is strongly recommended not to connect more than 4 Playmakers to the same network.
Setting up Playmaker - iOS device 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).
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. SETUP .
Setting up Playmaker - Other device 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). )F THE NETWORK INDICATOR CHANGES FROM mASHING WHITE TO mASHING ORANGE AFTER 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.
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. SETUP > Press the WPS button on the router or activate the function from the routers web interface .
Final setup 10 Final setup Name the Playmaker (M NQCDQ SN NOSHLHYD D@RX HCDMSHÖB@SHNM NE /K@XL@JDQ HM SGD MDSVNQJ DRODBH@KKX HE RDUDQ@K OQNCTBSR @QD BNMMDBSDC HM SGD MDSVNQJ HS HR QDBNLLDMCDC SN rename the Playmaker. > Choose the NETWORK tab to go to the settings menu. 2DKDBS SGD ÖDKC ENQ Product name and rename the product of your choice. E.g. Playmaker_Living Room > Press the APPLY CHANGES button to save settings.
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).
Appendix Appendix Survey of indicators / buttons Volume wheel Device indicator &QDDM ENQ @ RGNQS SHLD Green Red Red Flashing (1 BNLL@MC QDBDHUDC BNMÖQL@SHNM The audio output has been muted The product is shutting down Software update in progress Network indicator White Flashing White Orange Orange Flashing Green Flashing Product is booting Product is ready for use Network signal strength weak Network not connected Quick network setup mode (WPS) Device indicator Mute button Power on/off Network in
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 QNTSDQ B@M AD BNMÖFTQDC SN @KKNV C@S@ SQ@EÖB EQNL RODBHÖB ONQSR (M SGD LNRS BNLLNM QNTSDQR SGHR ED@STQD HR B@KKDC port forwarding.
Contents Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 2 General .......................................................................................... 2 Introduction How to navigate this guide ............................................................ 2 Installation overview ........................................................................ 3 Installation overview Playmaker in a LAN setup .......................................
