Connecting A Device To Zoneplayer's Line-Out - Sonos Digital Music System User Manual

Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
When a ZonePlayer is in Sonos Extender mode, it does not display in your Zones menu.
When you change it back to normal operation using the ZonePlayer Settings screen,
it will appear as an unnamed zone and you can rename it at that time.

Connecting a Device to ZonePlayer's Line-out

You can easily connect your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to a
ZonePlayer. For additional information on connecting audio devices, you can go to our
Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables.
To connect to a home theater
Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a ZonePlayer's analog audio output to
1.
the audio inputs on your home theater receiver.
Select the proper input channel on your home theater system.
2.
If you are setting up a new ZonePlayer, plug in your ZonePlayer, and then choose
3.
one of the following options:
• Use the Desktop Controller software to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Dig-
ital Music System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add.
• Use the Sonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music
System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music
menu.
To control the volume from home theater
Set the line-out level on this ZonePlayer to Fixed by selecting one of the following
options:
• Using the Desktop Controller software, select Set Up Zones from the Zones
menu. Select the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater, and then click Set-
tings. Click the Line-Out tab, and choose Fixed.
• Using the Sonos Controller, from the Music menu, select System Settings. Se-
lect ZonePlayer Settings, and use the scroll wheel to highlight the ZonePlayer
attached to your home theater. Select Line-Out Level, and choose Fixed.
Note: When you change the line-out level to Fixed on your ZonePlayer, you will not be able
to adjust the volume or the equalization settings using your Sonos Controller.
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