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  • Page 1 Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Product Guide...
  • Page 2 SONOS, Inc. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3, PLAY:5 and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos, Inc. SONOS Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front ........
  • Page 4 Firewall Information ................5-6 Chapter 6 Sonos Controller for Mac Playback Controls .
  • Page 5 SONOS CONNECT (formerly ZonePlayer 90) ........

  • Page 6: Regulation Information

    Die vollständige Konformitätserklärung finden Sie unter www.sonos.com/support/policies. Europe SONOS certifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive CEM 2004/108/EC, de la directive basse tension 2006/95/EC et de la directive 1999/5/EC sur les équipements hertziens et les équipements terminaux de télécommunications, sous réserve d'une installation et d'une utilisation conformes aux instructions en vigueur du fabricant.
  • Page 7 Contents Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the product is located such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview

    • Lets you control all your music and rooms from any desktop or laptop computer in your house. • The Setup CD is included with most Sonos components so you can turn any or all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for free.
  • Page 9 • and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks Sonos is always adding new music services. Just remember that Sonos is compatible with any download service that provides DRM-free tracks. For the latest list of compatible music services, you can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners/default.aspx.

  • Page 10: Technical Support

    Note: For the latest system requirements, including supported operating system versions, please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs. Technical Support Whatever you need, our Sonos Support team is just an email or live support chat away. • Email: support@sonos.com • Web site: www.sonos.com/support Visit our Forums, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages, or request assistance.

  • Page 11: System Registration

    From the File menu, select Preferences. Select the General tab. Select your language preference from the Language field. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you have selected in your OS X operating system (System Preferences).

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 System Setup

    New to Sonos? It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos Wireless HiFi System up and running. See "Your Home Network" on page 1 to make sure your home network is ready for Sonos, and then refer to the Quick Start Guide packaged with your Sonos component or go to"Setting Up a New Sonos System"...

  • Page 13: Setting Up A New Sonos System

    Connect an Ethernet cable (supplied) from an Ethernet switch connector on the back of the Sonos component to an open port on your router. Do not connect the Sonos component directly to your cable or DSL modem unless your modem has a built-in router.
  • Page 14 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to the Sonos component instead. Then you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into (see BRIDGE example below).
  • Page 15 The Mute button indicator and the Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this Sonos component was previously connected to another Sonos system, the Status indicator may light solid white instead.
  • Page 16 Android Market™ • The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for iPad — Tap the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos application, or you can download the application from iTunes .

  • Page 17: Adding To An Existing Sonos System

    • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY:3) Sonos is always working on new ways to help you control the music any way you want. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products.

  • Page 18: Renaming A Sonos Component

    A white light displays on the front of most Sonos components to indicate that the unit is functioning in normal operation. If you have a Sonos component located in a bedroom, you may want to turn this Status Indicator Light off so that when the unit is in normal operation, the white light does not display.

  • Page 19: Turning Off Music System

    User Guide Turning Off Music System Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To quickly stop streaming music in all zones, select Pause All from the Play menu.

  • Page 20: Using Headphones

    Plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack. (Sonos will automatically drop the volume level down to 25%.) Put on your headphones and increase the volume to a comfortable listening volume.

  • Page 21: Creating A Stereo Pair

    PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit—the Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same. 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, angled inward to form a triangle with your favorite listening position.

  • Page 22: Line-Out

    To separate a stereo pair: Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. Select the Sonos stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name), and then click Settings. Click the Stereo Pair tab, and select Separate Pair.

  • Page 23: Line-In

    Select the Sonos component attached to your home theater, select Settings -> Line-Out, and then select Variable. Adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear music. This may be at the high end of the volume scale.
  • Page 24 PLAY:5 to the Line-out connector on the AirPort Express. (If you are connecting to a different Sonos component, you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to an Ethernet port on your SONOS PLAY:5. • Plug the AirPort Express into a power outlet.
  • Page 25 Use the slider to set a default volume for the autoplay zone whenever the AirPlay device is connected. Now you’re ready to use AirPlay — simply tap the AirPlay icon on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or in iTunes and select Sonos.
  • Page 26 Connecting another line-in source to your Sonos System Connect the audio line-in cable provided with your Sonos component (or a standard RCA cable) from the audio out connection(s) on the external source to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the back of your Sonos component. The source device will automatically be detected.
  • Page 27 • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • Automatically play Zone: Select the room you want your line-in source to play in whenever it’s connected to Sonos. You can also select Include Grouped Zones so that any rooms grouped with the autoplay zone will play the same mu- sic.

  • Page 28: Sonos Connect / Connect:amp Front

    To mute/unmute all Sonos components: Press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds • Flashes green slowly when component is to mute all Sonos components in your household. Press and hold for 3 seconds to connecting to your music system. unmute all.

  • Page 29: Sonos Connect:amp Back

    Analog audio in Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD player, to the Sonos component’s analog audio inputs. Subwoofer output Connect a powered subwoofer to this output using a standard RCA cable. The system will...

  • Page 30: Sonos Connect Back

    TOSLINK® digital audio out You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the SONOS CONNECT’s TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver.

  • Page 31: Sonos Play:5 Front

    To quickly stop • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the streaming music in all zones, you can use the Pause All feature to stop Play menu.

  • Page 32: Sonos Play:5 Back

    Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from (2V) a portable music player to the Sonos component’s analog audio input. To connect a different audio component, such as a CD player, use a 3,5mm (1/8") mini- stereo to RCA audio cable.

  • Page 33: Sonos Play:3 Front

    • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or To mute/unmute all: Press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds to mute all Sonos unmute is about to take place. components in your household. Press and hold for 3 seconds to unmute them all.

  • Page 34: Sonos Play:3 Back

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-23 SONOS PLAY:3 Back Threaded mounting hole The SONOS PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it can be wall- 1/4 inch (6.75mm) / mounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) 20-thread...

  • Page 35: Sonos Bridge Front

    LED Flashes white when powering up; flashes green and white when connecting to your Sonos system. • LED Solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos system (normal operation). • LED Flashes amber when a fault condition is detected.

  • Page 36: Sonos Bridge Back

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-25 SONOS BRIDGE Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. AC power (mains) input Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power outlet.

  • Page 37: Sonos Dock Front

    2-26 User Guide SONOS DOCK Front Volume Up (+) Press the buttons on the side of the dock to adjust the volume up and down. Volume Down (-)

  • Page 38: Sonos Dock Back

    LED Flashes white when powering up; flashes green and white when connecting to your Sonos system. • LED Solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos system (normal operation). • LED Flashes amber when a fault condition is detected.

  • Page 39: Zoneplayer 100 Back

    Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet. Analog audio out Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the Sonos component’s analog audio outputs (fixed/variable) to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Managing Zones

    What Are Zones A zone is just another word for a room in your house—Sonos lets you enjoy music in up to 32 rooms, inside or out. We call them zones because you can group rooms together to play the same song in every room, or you can listen to different songs in every room.

  • Page 41: Ungrouping Zones

    Select a room to add to the group. If you want to join all the rooms in your house to this music queue, select All Zones- Party Mode. All of your Sonos components will then play the same music in synchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Managing And Playing Music

    Note: If a computer on your network is turned off or is in standby mode, the music folders on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos system until the computer is turned back on. Your selection choices include: •...

  • Page 43: Managing Music Folders

    Sonos Web page What is a Sonos playlist? A Sonos playlist is a music queue you create and then save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist.
  • Page 44 • To play music from imported playlists, drop the playlist file .PLS, .M3U or .WPL into the same music folder that you have shared to the Sonos system, update your music index, and the custom playlists will appear when you select Imported Playlists from the Music menu.
  • Page 45 Some music services may automatically change the permissions on your music folders when you add new music, so that Sonos can no longer access your music. If your music service does this, you can change the preference setting below to allow Sonos to reset permissions when your music index is updated.

  • Page 46: Selecting From Music Library

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Updating your music index If you add new music to a music folder that is already indexed, you can update your music index in order to add this music to your Sonos music library.

  • Page 47: Music Library Preferences

    Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music. If you’ve previously saved music queues as Sonos playlists, you can browse these playlists using the Sonos Playlists tab. Music Library Preferences Sort folders by preference You can set the sorting preference for music folders that are accessible from your music library.
  • Page 48 From iTunes Preferences, check the Group Compilations When Browsing checkbox. This will group the tracks you’ve marked as compilations. Within Sonos: You can organize your Sonos music library to use this iTunes compilation view. Select File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) -> Preferences. From the Library tab, select Group using iTunes compilations.

  • Page 49: Imported Playlists

    You can view your playlists by selecting Imported Playlists from the Library tab. If they are not visible, they are probably not located in a folder you currently have shared to the Sonos Wireless HiFi System. Move the playlist file .PLS, .M3U or .WPL into the same music folder that is shared to the Sonos system, update your music index, and the custom playlists will appear when you select Imported Playlists from your music library.

  • Page 50: Using Twitter

    • iTunes playlists will automatically be imported into the Imported Playlists menu on both the SONOS CONTROL and Sonos Controller for Mac or PC as long as your 'iTunes Music Library.xml' file is shared along with your music to the Sonos system.

  • Page 51: Managing The Music Queue

    4-10 User Guide To send a Twitter Update Click the balloon icon from the Now Playing pane. Click Update Twitter Status. Choose one of the following options: • Type a message and click Post. • Click Autofill repeatedly to scroll through a list of preformatted messages, and click Post when the desired message is displayed.

  • Page 52: Moving A Track Within The Queue

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-11 Moving a track within the queue Click the left-mouse button and, while holding, drag the track you want to move within the queue. Drag it up or down to the desired location, and then release.

  • Page 53: Viewing Large Album Art

    4-12 User Guide Viewing large album art From the Now Playing window, click the album art to enlarge it.

  • Page 54: Music Services

    Free music service trials are available in some countries. (Please check the individual music service’s Web site for more information.) If there is a music service trial available on your Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, simply follow the steps below to activate it.
  • Page 55 You can change your preference setting to show or hide the Music Services tab in the Music Library pane of your Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. If you are not currently subscribed to a music service, you may wish to hide this tab.

  • Page 56: Anubis.fm

    4-15 Sonos Controller for Mac Go to Sonos -> Preferences -> General and check or uncheck the Show the Music Services tab in the Music Library box. Note: If your music service does not appear when you click the Music Services tab, your firewall may be preventing Sonos from accessing it.
  • Page 57 Your login and password will be verified with anubis.fm. Selecting music Anubis.fm on Sonos features high quality, full length track streaming from the music catalogues of Sony Music, Universal Music, EMI Music, Warner Music, and key independent labels. Anubis.fm music selection choices include: •...

  • Page 58: Audible.com

    4-17 Audible.com The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is compatible with Audible, Inc. (Format 4 file downloads only.) If you are interested in signing up for Audible’s spoken word audio services, for more information, go to www.audible.com. Once you add your Audible account information to Sonos, you can view your Audible files through the genre category.

  • Page 59: Adding An Audible Account

    Enter your Audible account login and password. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). Add your Audible account information to Sonos by selecting Music -> Set Up Services -> Add.

  • Page 60: Deezer

    If you’re a Deezer customer, you’ve got everything you need to start enjoying music from Deezer on your Sonos system. Sonos connects directly to Deezer so you can search for an artist, play smartradio stations, play a top radio station, or select a radio station by theme (such as pop or rock.)

  • Page 61: Iheartradio

    Clear Channel’s free radio service. It features over 750 of America’s favorite radio stations, including several exclusive digital stations. With Sonos and iheartradio you can listen to music, talk, or even traffic updates, in any room — no iheartradio account required.
  • Page 62 • My Library — plays music based on your listening history • My Loved Tracks — a custom station that exclusively plays the music that you've marked as loved using your Sonos Controller (available only to Last.fm users with a paid subscription) •...

  • Page 63: Napster

    Sonos connects directly to Napster via the Web, so you don't have to download an application or even turn your PC on. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration"...
  • Page 64 Select More Music. Click Start on the Napster selection. Select I already have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster login and password. Your membership information will be verified with Napster, and then you will have instant access to Napster from your Sonos system.
  • Page 65 4-24 User Guide Napster Automix You can create an instant playlist based on an artist or a track selection. Napster will select 40 similar tracks based on your selection, and add the tracks to your music queue. From the Music Services tab, search for a Napster artist that you would like to listen to. Select Artist Automix.

  • Page 66: Pandora

    Services tab, select Pandora Radio, and make a music selection. Upgrading your account If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free account to a paid Pandora subscription, simply go to www.pandora.com. Upgrade your account and once you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will stop serving you ads - no further action is required by you to update your Sonos system.

  • Page 67: Deleting A Station

    4-26 User Guide Creating a new station from an artist or track From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu. Select Create a new station from this artist, or Create a new station from this track. Selecting a Pandora radio station From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora Radio.
  • Page 68 Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-27 Rating a track From the Now Playing screen, click the Ratings button. Choose one of the following options: • Select I like this track - Pandora will play more tracks with similar qualities.

  • Page 69: Rdio

    After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Rdio with Sonos, you can become an Rdio subscriber. Go to www.rdio.com and go to the web player to access the Subscribe option. Once you become an Rdio subscriber, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps below) in order to have instant access to Rdio from your Sonos system.
  • Page 70 4-29 Once your credentials have been verified, simply select Rdio from the Music Menu, and then make a music selection. Note: An Rdio Unlimited subscription is required for your Sonos system to connect to Rdio. Selecting music You can listen to Rdio’s music offerings, select music you have purchased from Rdio, and create an Rdio collection. A collection is a library of the music you have bookmarked on Rdio, plus a list of the music in your iTunes and Windows Media Player libraries.

  • Page 71: Rhapsody

    Sonos connects directly to Rhapsody via the Web, so you don't have to download an application or even turn your PC on. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration"...
  • Page 72 Select More Music. Click Start on the Rhapsody selection. Select I already have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Rhapsody login and password. Your membership information will be verified with Rhapsody, and then you will have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos system.

  • Page 73: Using Search

    Using Rhapsody with UPnP If you are using Rhapsody’s desktop application to organize the music on your local drive, your Sonos system can access Rhapsody’s server using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). You should only use this method to access Rhapsody if you are using...

  • Page 74: Siriusxm

    Now you can listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio using your Sonos Wireless HiFi System. Sonos connects directly to SiriusXM to give you instant access to more than 80 premium channels. Depending upon the country you live in, your Sonos system may come with a free, 30-day SiriusXM trial—no signup, no credit card necessary.
  • Page 75 SiriusXM channel, the SiriusXM channel in your home office will stop playing. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SiriusXM with Sonos, you can become a premium SiriusXM Internet Radio Service subscriber.
  • Page 76 SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscriber, you’ll have access to a free 30-day SiriusXM Internet Radio trial. After the trial, if you want to keep listening to SiriusXM on Sonos, simply upgrade your SiriusXM account to SiriusXM Internet Radio’s premium audio offering. See Upgrading your SiriusXM account below for help with this step.

  • Page 77: Spotify

    Spotify If you’re a premium Spotify customer, you’ve got everything you need to start enjoying Spotify on your Sonos system. Sonos can connect directly to Spotify, so you’ve got a new way to listen to music. Millions of songs, on-demand in high quality audio.

  • Page 78: Wolfgang Vault

    • Click Playlists to make a selection from your Spotify playlists. Wolfgang Vault If you’re a Wolfgang’s Vault customer, you’ve got everything you need to start enjoying Wolfgang’s Vault on your Sonos system. Sonos can connect directly to Wolfgang’s Vault, the world’s largest collection of live concert recordings, so you’ll have unlimited access to thousands of concerts from the last 50 years to play in any venue you choose.

  • Page 79: Windows Media Player 11

    Windows Media Player so that the Sonos system can access the music stored in your WMP library. When media sharing is turned on, Sonos can play all the music in your WMP library, including any DRM- free songs you’ve downloaded from a music service.
  • Page 80 After you turn on media sharing, a list of your networked devices will appear. Click to highlight the first Sonos component in the list, and click Allow. Select the next Sonos component and click Allow, repeating this procedure until all of your Sonos components display a green check mark (see illustration below).
  • Page 81 4-40 User Guide Turning on automatic media sharing You may want to turn on automatic media sharing so that you don't have to manually share a new device each time you add one to your network. Start Windows Media Player 11. Click the Library tab.
  • Page 82 Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-41 Displaying Windows Media Servers on Sonos Select File -> Preferences. From the General tab, select Advanced Options and check Show music from Windows media servers. Selecting music from Windows Media Player • Music selection choices include: •...

  • Page 83: Sonos Playlists

    • From the Queue pane, click Save Queue, or • Select Queue -> Save Queue as Sonos Playlist from the Play menu. Type a name for this playlist, and press OK (PC) or Save (Mac). This queue is now accessible from the Sonos Playlists tab.

  • Page 84: Docked Ipods

    Docked iPods The Sonos DOCK allows you to play music stored on your docked iPod or iPhone in any or every room of your home, all perfectly synchronized. You can select music directly from your device when it is seated in the dock (autoplay mode), or you can use any Sonos controller to make music selections and control playback (accessory mode).

  • Page 85: Setting Up Or Changing A Local Radio Location

    Adding a new radio station You can use the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC to add a radio station that does not appear in the radio guide. You must know the streaming URL, and the station must use the streaming MP3 broadcast format. This station will be added to your Favorites list.

  • Page 86: Editing A Radio Station

    4-45 Editing a radio station Use the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC to edit a radio station. Note: You can only edit the streaming URL or station name for those radio stations you manually added to your Favorites list.

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Sonos Controller For Pc

    Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs. For easy setup, you should install the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files. However, if you wish to access music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software is not installed, you can go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/sharing.

  • Page 88: Playback Controls

    Click to play the tracks in the music queue to play in a random order. Repeat Click to repeat the queue list after the last track has finished. Click the Get Music button to learn more about the music services available for Sonos customers.

  • Page 89: Volume Control

    From the Play menu, click Mute Zone. To unmute, click Unmute Zone. Mute all zones You can temporarily mute all of your Sonos components at any time. The track will continue to progress, but there will be no sound emitted.

  • Page 90: Clock And Alarms

    • If you check Include linked zones, the alarm will play in the zones that are linked together at the time the alarm goes off. It does not play in the zones that were linked when the alarm was originally added to the Sonos system.

  • Page 91: Software Updates

    Select the alarm you wish to delete, and click Delete. Showing the clock screen Once an alarm has been added to your Sonos system, you can set a preference to have the clock screen show automatically on a SONOS CONTROL when the alarm sounds.

  • Page 92: Firewall Information

    Sonos Controller software, you will be prompted to update your other Sonos controllers the next time you use them. Simply follow the on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos system is up to date. No updates are required” will appear in- stead.

  • Page 93: Chapter 6 Sonos Controller For Mac

    Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller for Mac is compatible with Macintosh OS X, version 10.4 or later. (For the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats, you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs.) For easy setup, you should install the Sonos Controller software on every Macintosh computer in your network that contains music files.

  • Page 94: Playback Controls

    Repeat Select to repeat the queue list after the last track has finished. Click the Get Music button to learn more about the music services available for Sonos customers Select to hide or show the Music Library pane. Select Play Now to play the music selection now.

  • Page 95: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones The SONOS PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you can utilize for private listening. The headphone jack is auto detecting - plug in a pair of headphones and the PLAY:5’s built-in speakers automatically mute. When you unplug the headphones, the speakers automatically come back on.
  • Page 96 • If you check Include linked zones, the alarm will play in the zones that are linked together at the time the alarm goes off. It does not play in the zones that were linked when the alarm was originally added to the Sonos system.

  • Page 97: Software Updates

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Showing the clock screen Once an alarm has been added to your Sonos system, you can set a preference to have the clock screen show automatically on a SONOS CONTROL when the alarm sounds.

  • Page 98: Uninstalling Sonos

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, you will be prompted to update your handheld controllers the next time you use them. Simply follow the on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos system is up to date. No updates are required” will appear in- stead.

  • Page 99: Enabling Windows File Sharing

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Enabling Windows File Sharing OS X 10.4 From the System Preferences window, select the Sharing icon. Select the Services tab. Check the Windows Sharing checkbox. If an Accounts button appears, you don't need to select it.

  • Page 100: Appendix A Tips And Troubleshooting

    6. Click Finish. Wired Sonos component not detected during setup A network or firewall issue may be preventing the Sonos component that is connected to your router from joining your Sonos system. You can try the steps below to resolve this issue.
  • Page 101 • If you are not using a router, see http://faq.sonos.com/norouter. 3. 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 102 "Sonos component has stopped playing music" on page A-4. • Check to ensure that the green link light is lit on the Ethernet switch on the rear panel of the Sonos component wired to your network.
  • Page 103 Controller screen is unresponsive If the SONOS CONTROL’s screen should ever become unresponsive, you can remove the battery from the back of the unit, and then immediately put it back in. Place the controller into the charging cradle momentarily to wake it up.
  • Page 104 RadioTime add it. Leave your email address if you would like a reply. • If the station or show is listed, it may not have a current stream, or the stream may not be compatible with Sonos. Click the item name to view station details, and then click the orange Tell us to Fix-It button to request that a compatible stream be added.
  • Page 105 BRIDGE, and move that Sonos component to another location.) It is possible to use another wireless bridge to eliminate the first wire in your Sonos Wireless HiFi System, but this is an unsupported configuration, and as such, technical questions should not be directed to Sonos Technical Support. Instead,...

  • Page 106: Status Indicator Explanations

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Status Indicator Explanations Status Indicator Mute Button State Additional Information Indicator Solid white Powered up, connected to the You can turn the white light off so it network does not display when your Sonos component is in normal operation.

  • Page 107: About Your Music System

    About Your Music System If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos system. You can find this information by choosing one of the following options: • From the Music menu on your Sonos Controller, select System Settings -> About Your Multi-Room Music System.

  • Page 108: Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications

    Sonos Device Specifications SONOS CONNECT:AMP (formerly ZonePlayer 120) Feature Description Audio Class-D Amplifier 110W RMS (2x55W continuous average power into 8 ohms, THD+N<0.02%)* Rated Output Spring binding posts (in North America, the ZP120 has combined spring binding post/banana Speaker Connections...

  • Page 109: Sonos Connect (Formerly Zoneplayer 90

    Anodized precision machined extrusion aluminum case. Aluminum casing also facilitates Product Finish passive cooling. * Both channels driven, 22Hz-20KHZ-AES17 measurement bandwidth * Specifications subject to change without notice. SONOS CONNECT (formerly ZonePlayer 90) Feature Description Audio THD+N<0.009%, 20Hz-20kHz Sound Quality...
  • Page 110 Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Anubis.fm, AUPEO!, Deezer, iheartradio, Last.fm, MOG, Napster®, Pandora®, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, Music Services Supported SiriusXM™ Internet Radio, Spotify®, Stitcher SmartRadio(tm), TuneIn, Wolfgang’s Vault®, and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. (Service availability varies by region.

  • Page 111: Sonos Play:3

    User Guide SONOS PLAY:3 Feature Description Audio Three Class-D digital amplifiers Amplifier Three driver speaker system - two 3" mid-range drivers, and one tweeter. Each driver of the Speakers product is individually powered by a dedicated amplifier. One rear firing bass radiator with a 60 sq. cm surface area.

  • Page 112: Sonos Play:5 (Formerly S5

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Status indicator and Mute status Front Panel LED Indicators 5.2 x 10.5 x 6.3 in. (132 x 268 x 160 mm) Dimensions (H x W x D) 1/4 inch (6.75mm) / 20-thread Threaded mount 5.7 lb (2.6 kg)

  • Page 113: Sonos Control (Formerly Controller 200

    Storage Temperature White finish with light metallic grill. Product Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. SONOS CONTROL (formerly Controller 200) Feature Description Display and User Interface 3.5 in. (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlighting. 640 x 480 pixels (full VGA resolution) Screen Capacitive touch screen technology with rugged, scratch-resistant glass face.

  • Page 114: Sonos Controller 100

    Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Detects when the Controller is picked-up and automatically wakes it from battery-saving sleep Motion Sensor mode. Power/Connections High density rechargeable 1850mAh Li-ION Polymer battery; User-replaceable through battery Battery door on back of Controller Input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, Output 5 VDC, 2 A...

  • Page 115: Sonos Bridge

    Internet connectivity to your set-top box, PVR, PC, Game Console or NAS drive • Extend the range of the Sonos system - stream music wirelessly to a remote location by placing a BRIDGE in between a Sonos component and the rest of the Sonos system. •...

  • Page 116: Sonos Dock

    White Product Finish Audio The SONOS DOCK directly accesses the digital music stored on your iPhone or iPod and sends it All Digital wirelessly to Sonos components all throughout your home. Autoplay from a docked iPod or iPhone to any Sonos component or grouped rooms.

  • Page 117: Index

    Rhapsody trial 4-30 back add shared folder 4-2 CONNECT 2-19 add SiriusXM trial 4-33 back, CONNECT AMP 2-18 Add Sonos playlist 4-42 back, ZP100 2-28 add to Pandora station 4-26 balance control 2-8 add Wolfgang’s Vault account 4-37 battery type...
  • Page 118 SiriusXM 4-36 Controller, jerky screen A-5 external audio source 2-12 Controller, sluggish A-5 cordless phone interference A-5 create Sonos playlist 4-42 fast forward 5-2 crossfade 4-11 file sharing, enabling 6-7 file storage supported B-1 file types supported B-1...
  • Page 119 A-7 message URL mailto overheat warning A-7 support@sonos.com A-1 move track 4-11 MP3 B-2 Pandora 4-25 MP3 player, connect to Sonos 2-12 party mode 3-2 music access password, music service 4-15 specs B-5 music does not play A-1 pause 5-2...
  • Page 120 B-1 sluggish Controller A-5 RCA cables 2-12 software updates 5-5 registration, cannot access A-4 solid amber indicator light A-7 remove shared folder 4-2 solid red light A-8 remove track 4-10 Sonos component not working A-3 rename Pandora station 4-26...
  • Page 121 Index Sonos not authorized 4-39 upgrade software 5-5 Sonos not authorized by windows media sharing 4-38 upgrade to Windows Vista A-1 sort by preference 4-6 upgrading SiriusXM account 4-35 speaker connections B-1 UPnP settings 4-32 specifications using Audible 4-17 BRIDGE B-8...

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