Playmaker
Cautions
English (English)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
re or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
The lightning ash with
arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
un insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s en closure that
may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point
within an equi lateral
triangle is intended to
alert the user to the
presence of important operating
and main tenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
– The product can only be
switched off completely by
disconnecting it from the mains
socket. The mains socket must
always be accessible.
– Do not expose this equipment to
dripping or splashing and ensure
that no objects lled with liquids,
such as vases are placed on the
equipment.
– No naked ame sources, such as
lighted candles should be placed
on the equipment.
– Follow instructions to ensure
correct and safe installation and
interconnection of equipment in
multimedia systems.
中文（Chinese Simplied）
– 只有从电源插座上断开产品电源，
才能将其完全关闭。电源插孔必须
随时可用。
– 请勿将液体滴溅在本设备上，并确
保本设备上未放置任何装有液体
的 物 品（ 如 花 瓶 ）。
– 确保本设备上面没有放置任何明
火 火 源（ 像 点 燃 的 蜡 烛 ）。
–
请遵守使用说明，以确保在多媒体系
统中正确安全的安装和连接设备。
– 标识的设备仅按海拔 2000m 进行
安全设计与评估，因此，仅适用于
在海拔 2000m 以下安全使用，在
海拔 2000m 以上使用时，可能有
安全隐患。
İ2000
m
– 仅适用于非热带气候条件下使用
警告:为了降低 火灾或触电危险，请
勿让本电器淋雨或受潮。
等边三角内带有着箭头闪
电的是要提醒用户注意，
本产品的机壳内存在未绝
缘 的“ 危 险 电 压 ”，可能会
造成触电事故。
等边三角形内的感叹号是
要提醒用户注意，本产品
的随附资料中有重要的操
作和维护（维修）说明。
繁體中文 (Chinese Traditional)
– 唯有拔除插座上的插頭，才能完
全關閉本產品的電源。牆上插座
必須能輕鬆方便的使用。
– 請 勿 對 本 設 備 噴 灑 任 何 液 體 ，亦
不可將盛有液體的容器 (如花器)
置於本設備上。
– 不可將火焰，如點燃的蠟燭放在
電視機上。
–
請 遵 循 指 示 ，以 確 保 設 備 的 安 裝 及
多種媒體系統之連線正確且安全。
日本語 (Japanese)
– 製品を完全に電源から切り離す
に は 、電 源 ケ ーブ ル を コ ン セ ン ト か
ら抜いてください。接続には、抜
き差しがしやすい場所にあるコン
セントを選んでください。
– 水がかかる場所などでこの機器
を使わないでください。また、花
瓶 な ど 液 体 が 入 っ た 容 器 は 、こ の
機器の上に置かないでください。
– 火 の つ い た ろ う そ く な ど 、裸 火 を
製品の上に置かないでください。
– 説 明 書 の 指 示 に 従 っ て 、マ ル チ メ
ディア シス テム の 各 機 器 を 安 全 に
設置し、正しく接続してください。
한국어
(
Korean
)
–
전원 콘센트에서 플러그를
뽑으면 제품이 완전히 꺼집니다.
전원 콘센트에 항상 손이 쉽게
닿을 수 있어야 합니다.
–
기기에 물방울이 떨어지거나
물이 튀지 않게 하고, 화분과
같이 액체가 든 물건을 기기 위에
올려 놓지 마십시오.
–
촛불과 같이 뜨거운 열원을 기기
위에 올려 놓지 마십시오.
–
멀티미디어 시스템에서 기기의
상호 연결과 정확하고 안전한
설치를 보장하려면 다음 지침을
따르십시오.
Русский (Russian)
– Дляполноговыключения
изделиянеобходимо
отключитьегоот
электрическойрозетки.К
настеннойэлектрической
розеткевсегдадолженбыть
простойдоступ.
– Недопускайтепопадания
капельибрызгна
оборудованиеинеставьтена
негососудысжидкостью,
например,вазы.
– Запрещаетсяпомещатьна
оборудованиеисточники
открытогопламени,например,
зажженныесвечи.
– Выполнитеинструкциидля
обеспеченияправильнойи
безопаснойустановкии
соединенияустройствв
мультимедийныхсистемах.
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>> Cautions
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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certication mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The AirPlay Logo is a trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
DLNA CERTIFIED® is a certication mark
of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
English
This guide contains information
about the daily use of your
Bang& Olufsen product. We
expect your retailer to deliver,
install and set up your product.
If you want to install Playmaker
yourself, this guide explains
how to set it up for use with
AirPlay
®
, DLNA
®
, line-in and
connected speakers. You can
set up Playmaker in a wireless
network using the Bang&
Olufsen Setup Utility App*
1
or
your computer or you can
connect Playmaker to a wired
network for immediate use.
You can also see how to connect
other sources to your Playmaker.
It is possible to set up and
synchronise multiple
Playmakers in your home.
Contact your Bang& Olufsen
retailer for more information.
You can nd more information
about Playmaker in the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) section on
www.bang-olufsen.com/faq.
Before you connect any
equipment to your Playmaker,
remember to disconnect
Playmaker from the mains supply.
You must remove the back cover
from Playmaker to access the
connection panel.
> Place Playmaker on a soft cloth
with the Bang& Olufsen logo
facing downwards.
> Remove the table stand (if
already mounted).
> Press rmly on the snap hook
and lift off the back cover.
> Run cables through the enclosed
cable cover.*
2
> Run cables through the hole in
the back cover.
> Connect Ethernet (optional),
line-in (optional) and speakers
before connecting the mains
cord.
> Reattach the back cover on
Playmaker. Make sure to align
the pivot points at the edges
before closing the back cover.
> Fit the table stand into the two
holes at the bottom of the back
cover. Run the cables above the
table stand.
How to get started
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Press rmly on the snap hook to
remove the back cover.
Make sure to align the pivot points
at the edges before closing the
back cover.
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*The Bang& Olufsen Setup Utility
App supports iOS devices only.
Scan the QR code on page 3 to
download the app.
2
*If you want a wireless network
connection, do not run the
Ethernet cable through the cable
cover. For more information about
network connection, see ‘Network
setup’.
Connections
Play audio directly from your
hand-held device through
connected, active speakers.
You can connect multiple
sources to your Playmaker,
either using the connection
panel or wirelessly through your
network. However, only one
source can be active at a time.
AirPlay can be used to stream
audio from your iPod touch
®
,
iPhone
®
or iPad
®
. Use a DLNA
certied application to stream
from other hand-held devices
(e.g. Android smartphones).
You can use the BeoPlayerapp*
1
,
iTunes*
2
, Windows Media Player or
other apps for AirPlay and DLNA.
Also, you can connect and listen to
an external audio source, such as
an MP3 player or smartphone via
line-in.
If you use AirPlay or DLNA, you can
play music from anywhere within
local network range. For other
audio sources, use a phono line-in
cable to connect your device to
Playmaker.
To access the connection panel,
remove the back cover, see
‘How to get started’ for more
information. The product label
is placed inside the back cover.
Priority of sources:
1. AirPlay
2. DLNA*
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3. Sources connected to line-in
Starting a source with higher
priority will always interrupt a
source with lower priority. A
source with higher priority must be
stopped to start a source with
lower priority. Sources with the
same priority cannot interrupt each
other. Therefore the playing source
must be stopped to start a source
with the same priority.
~ Mains supply
Use the enclosed mains cord only.
The supplied plug and mains cord
are specially designed for the
product. Do not change the plug
and if the mains cord is damaged,
you must buy a new one from your
Bang& Olufsen retailer.
Ethernet
Ethernet socket for a wired
connection or to set up your
Playmaker in a wireless network
via your computer.
LINE IN
Phono sockets for connection
of external audio sources, for
example, an MP3 player or a
computer.
SPEAKERS
Speaker sockets for connection of
Bang& Olufsen speakers. To
connect Playmaker to an existing
Bang& Olufsen setup, it may be
necessary to replace cables. For
more information, contact your
Bang& Olufsen retailer.
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Mains
supply
Ethernet
LINE IN
SPEAKERS
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*For more information about the
BeoPlayer app, see: www.bang-
olufsen.com/beoplayer-application.
2
*iTunes version 10.1 (Mac or PC)
or higher is required.
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*DLNA provides functionality
similar to AirPlay but is supported
by a wider range of device systems
including Android and Windows.
Network setup
Bang& Olufsen Setup Utility
App
For iOS devices, use the Bang&
Olufsen Setup Utility App*
1
to set
up your wireless network prole,
to change the product name or to
update software. You can also
enter the Playmaker setup page on
your computer.
First time setup…
> Connect Playmaker to the mains
supply to switch on the product.
> The network indicator ashes
white for 1–2 minutes and then
ashes orange.*
2
> Find and connect to‘Playmaker_
AP’ on your wireless device.
> Open the Bang& Olufsen Setup
Utility App.
> The app will locate your product
in the network.
> Select your product and follow
on-screen instructions.
To make changes in the network
setup…
> Your iOS device must be
connected to the same network
as Playmaker.
> Open the Bang& Olufsen Setup
Utility App.
> The app will nd your product in
the network.
> Select your product and follow
on-screen instructions.
Easy wireless setup
> Press the
button on Playmaker
shortly.*
2
> Then press the wireless setup
button on your router.
The network indicator on your
Playmaker ashes green while
searching the network.*
2
When
Playmaker and the router are
connected, the network indicator
becomes solid white.
You can also access the wireless
setup via the web-based setup
page of your router and congure
from there.
2
*For overview of buttons, see
‘How to operate your Playmaker’.
Your Playmaker must be set up
in a network either with a
wired or wireless connection.
To perform the setup, Playmaker
must be connected to the mains
supply and switched on.
Choose between the following
setup procedures:
– Bang& Olufsen Setup Utility
App for iOS devices*
1
– Easy wireless setup
– Wireless connection setup via
cable
– Wired connection
When Playmaker is set up in
a network, you can change
different settings using the
Bang& Olufsen Setup Utility
App or your computer. For
example, you can change the
name of your Playmaker on the
network or update its software.
For more information about
how to change settings,
see the Playmaker section on
www.bang-olufsen.com/faq.
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*The Bang& Olufsen Setup Utility
App supports iOS devices only.
Scan the QR code on page 3 to
download the app.
A previously well-functioning setup
may develop problems over time as
surroundings change. Check your
Ethernet connection or router. If
the problem persists, contact your
Bang& Olufsen retailer.
Set up a wireless connection
An Ethernet cable must be used
temporarily to set up your
Playmaker with a wireless
connection.
Wireless setup via cable…
> Disable the wireless network on
your computer.
> Connect Playmaker directly to
the computer using an Ethernet
cable.
> Connect Playmaker to the mains
supply to switch on the product.
> The network indicator ashes
white for about 60 seconds and
then becomes solid white.*
2
> Enter the IP address
‘http://169.254.11.22’ in the
address bar of your internet
browser and press ‘Enter’.*
3
If
the web page is not displayed,
wait a while and refresh the page.
> Select the menu ‘NETWORKS’
and follow on-screen instructions.
> Disconnect Playmaker from your
computer.
> When the network indicator
becomes solid white, Playmaker
is connected to the network.
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*If you use Internet Explorer,
version 7 or high er is required.
Make a wired connection
For the most reliable network
connection use Bang& Olufsen
recommended cables only.
Wired setup…
> Connect Playmaker directly to
the router using an Ethernet cable.
> Connect Playmaker to the mains
supply to switch on the product.
> The network indicator ashes
white.*
2
Then it becomes solid
white and Playmaker is connected
to the network.
If a static IP setup is needed, see
the Playmaker section on www.
bang-olufsen.com/faq for the static
IP address.
Software update
If available, you can update your
Playmaker with new software.
Software update is performed
using the Playmaker setup page.
This requires an Ethernet cable and
Internet connection (See ‘Make a
wired connection’). During
software update, the Mute/
standby button ashes red.*
2
Factory reset
To return to default settings, you
can reset your product. Note that
you must set up Playmaker again
after a factory reset. Before
performing the factory reset, the
network indicator must be solid
white or orange.
> Insert a small pin, such as a
straightened paper clip in the
reset button hole for minimum
ve seconds.*
2
> The network indicator and the
Mute/standby button become
solid orange for ve seconds.
> The product restarts automatically
and is reset to default settings.
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NOTE! Make sure the cable
connection between the product
and the router does not exit the
building to avoid contact with high
voltage.
NOTE! You may not be able to use
your workplace computer for setup
of Playmaker due to security
restrictions, including rewall
settings and assignment of IP
addresses.
Browse and select audio from
your digital music collection
directly from your hand-held
device to perform basic opera-
tion. Adjust volume on your
Playmaker, your hand-held
device or your Bang& Olufsen
remote control.
When you want to stream
audio to your Playmaker using
Airplay/DLNA, Playmaker must
be connected to your network.
The device from which you
stream music using AirPlay/
DLNA, for example a computer
or an iPhone, must be connected
to the same network as
Playmaker.
When connected to a network,
Playmaker is continuously ready
to receive music. To switch
Playmaker off, press the on/off
button. Press again to switch
Playmaker back on.
How to operate your Playmaker
Volume up/down (+/–)
To increase the volume, slide your
nger clockwise on the volume
wheel. To lower the volume, slide
your nger counter-clockwise on
the volume wheel. The volume is
synchronised with your device
continuously.
Mute / standby
When Playmaker is playing, there is
no light in the Mute/standby button.
When Playmaker is playing, but
muted, the Mute/standby button is
solid green.
For standby mode, press the Mute/
standby button for two seconds.
To activate Playmaker, start playback
of any audio source.
Network indicator
When the network module is
starting up, the light ashes white
while Playmaker searches for your
network. When Playmaker is
connected to the network and the
signal is strong, the light becomes
solid white. Orange light indicates
that Playmaker is connected to
your network, but the signal
strength is low. If the light
ashes orange continuously, you
are not connected to the network.
Flashing red light indicates an error.
For more information, see the
Playmaker section on www.bang-
olufsen.com/faq.
Using AirPlay or DLNA
Connect Playmaker to your network
and use AirPlay*
1
or DLNA apps to
stream from your hand-held device
or computer to Playmaker. For
AirPlay products, press the
icon
and select ‘Playmaker xxxxxxxx’ in
the list. Use a DLNA enabled
application to stream from other
hand-held devices (e.g. Android
smartphones).
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Mute / standby
button
Wireless setup button
Network
indicator
Power on/off
Reset
button
Volume wheel
1
*AirPlay can be used with iPod
touch
®
, iPhone
®
or iPad
®
with iOS
4.2 or higher and other AirPlay
certied devices.
Remote operation
You can operate Playmaker with
Beo4 and Beo6.
> Start playback from your hand-
held device.
> To select an AirPlay or DLNA
source, press A.MEM on Beo4.
On Beo6, press AIRPLAY*
2
.
> To select a source connected via
line-in, press LIST and bring up
A.AUX in the Beo4 display, then
press the centre button. On
Beo6, press LINE IN.*
2
> Use the volume button/volume
wheel to adjust volume.
2
*Your Beo4/Beo6 may be
congured differently. See the
documents supplied with your
Beo4/Beo6.
NOTE! Operation with the Beo4
remote control can only take place
when A.MEM or A.AUX is shown
in the remote control display. On
Beo6 AIRPLAY and LINE IN must
be shown in the remote control
display.
Cleaning
Wipe dust off the surfaces using a
dry, soft cloth. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Toremove stains or dirt, use a soft,
damp cloth and a solution of water
and mild detergent, such as
washing-up liquid.
Important!
– Avoid placing the product in
direct sunlight or direct articial
light, such as a spotlight.
– Make sure that the product is set
up, placed and connected in
accordance with the instructions.
– Place your product on a rm
surface.
– 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.
– Leave enough space around the
product for adequate ventilation.
– Do not attempt to open other
parts of the product than the
back cover. Leave such
operations to qualied service
personnel.
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Technical specications, features
and the use thereof are subject to
change without notice.
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