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Sonos PLAY:3 Product Manual

Sonos PLAY:3 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 ® SONOS PLAY:3 Product Guide...
  • Page 2 Sonos, Inc. SONOS and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos, Inc. SONOS Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Sonos products may be protected by one or more patents. Our patent-to-product information can be found here: sonos.com/legal/patents...

  • Page 3: Home Network Requirements

    SONOS PLAY:3 The PLAY:3 is the most versatile Sonos wireless speaker that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your home (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 2 for more information).

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Sonos Controllers You can use any Sonos controller with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • Sonos Controller for Android—Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos application from Google Play. • Sonos Controller for iPhone or Sonos Controller for iPad—Touch the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos controller application, or download the application from iTunes .

  • Page 5: Play:3 Front

    SONOS PLAY:3 PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your PLAY:3. On/Off Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To quickly stop streaming audio in all rooms, select Pause All from the Rooms menu.

  • Page 6: Play:3 Back

    Use the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet.  (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Be sure to insert the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until it is flush with the back of the unit.

  • Page 7: Selecting A Location

    1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of the unit is recommended. • Care should be taken if placing the SONOS PLAY:3 close to an older CRT (cathode ray tube) television. If you notice any discoloration or distortion of your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:3 further from the television.

  • Page 8: Adding To An Existing Sonos System

    Select a location for your PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location" on page 5 for optimal placement guidelines.) Attach the power cord to the PLAY:3, and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until it is flush with the back of the unit.

  • Page 9: Creating A Stereo Pair

    Optimum placement information • When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from each other. • Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos components. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging.

  • Page 10: Surround Speakers

    Adding surround speakers You can easily pair two PLAY:1 or PLAY:3 speakers with a PLAYBAR to function as left and right surround channels in your Sonos surround sound experience. You can either configure surround speakers during the setup process, or follow the steps below to add them.

  • Page 11: Surround Settings

    Follow the prompts to add first a left and then a right surround speaker. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac). Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

  • Page 12: Removing Surround Speakers

    Playing Music You can use any Sonos controller to select music—simply touch to select from the SONOS music menu on a handheld controller, or click to select from the MUSIC pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC.
  • Page 13 Sonos components. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose This iPad, This iPhone, or This iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.

  • Page 14: Basic Troubleshooting

    PLAY:3 not detected during setup A network or a firewall issue may be preventing the PLAY:3 from connecting to your Sonos system. If this is a wireless PLAY:3, try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference.
  • Page 15 • If you are not using a router, you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for more information. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos component. The link lights should be lit solid and the activity lights should be blinking.
  • Page 16 • Using a handheld Sonos controller: From the Settings menu, touch Advanced Settings, and then Wireless Channel. Choose another wireless channel from the list. • Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Settings -> Advanced from the Manage menu. On the General tab, select another wireless channel from the list.

  • Page 17: Important Safety Information

    Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    One rear firing bass radiator with a 60 sq. cm surface area Stereo Pair setting Allows you to group two PLAY:3's in the same room with one PLAY:3 serving as the left channel and the other as the right channel.
  • Page 19 SONOS PLAY:3 Feature Description Internet connectivity Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software updates. (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply.

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