Summary of Contents for Sonos Multi-Room Music System
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Sonos® Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
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Sonos, Inc. Sonos is a registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Benelux (Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands), Japan, Finland, France, Mexico, Germany, Russia and Australia, and a trademark of Sonos, Inc. in other countries.
Regulation Information Europe Sonos declares that this product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC when installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A copy of the full Declaration of Conformance may be obtained at www.sonos.com/support/policies.
Room Music System and other devices. If you do not have a router, you should purchase and install one before proceeding. • If you are going to use the Sonos Controller for iPhone application (for iPhone or iPod touch), you will need a wireless router in your home network.
• For the latest Sonos Multi-Room Music System product news, go to www.sonos.com System Registration Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music service trials. At no time is any of your information provided to other companies.
Select your language preference from the Language field. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller for Mac will try to use the language you have selected in your OS X operating system (System Preferences). Using the Sonos Controller 200 From the Music Menu, touch Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced Settings>Language.
System Setup Already have Sonos? If you are adding components to an existing Sonos music system, see Adding to an Existing Sonos System on page 2-8. New to Sonos? Unpack your Sonos components, and then simply follow the setup instructions in sequential order to ensure that you set up your Sonos®...
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• Is optimized for the large, touch-screen display so you can easily and quickly enjoy your music. • Can be used in both portrait and landscape modes. • Fits in seamlessly with the rest of your Sonos system - use it as your only controller, or use it with other Sonos controllers for the perfect mix.
Connect an Ethernet cable (supplied) from any of the Ethernet switch connectors on the back of a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge 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.
If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to the ZoneBridge or ZonePlayer instead. Then you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into (see ZoneBridge example below).
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• Select the proper input channel on the receiver. • After you finish setting up your Sonos system, go to Using Line-out on page 2-19 to adjust the volume settings.
We do not share your email address with other companies. If you have a different operating system, you can set up your music system using a Sonos Controller or an iPhone or iPod touch instead.
Step 4: Add a Sonos Controller To add a Sonos Controller 200, Insert the power adapter into the back of the Sonos charging cradle. Place the Controller 200 into the charging cradle momentarily to wake it up, and then follow the prompts on the Controller’s screen to add it to your music system.
Add a ZoneBridge If you are adding a ZoneBridge to an EXISTING Sonos system, please follow the steps below. If you are setting up a NEW Sonos Multi-Room Music System, please see Setting Up a New Sonos System on page 2-3 instead.
If desired, you can also move any existing ZonePlayer(s) to other locations. A Sonos ZoneBridge will not display in your Zones menu after it is set up. If you wish to change the settings for this device, you can choose one of the following options: •...
Add a Sonos Controller 200 Connect the power adapter to the back of the Sonos charging cradle (included) and plug the cradle into a power outlet. Place the Controller into the charging cradle momentarily to wake it up (the screen will come alive when it’s ready), and then follow the Controller’s on-screen instructions to add it to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Sonos Controller for iPhone to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. If you should need assistance while setting up your Sonos system using an iPhone or iPod touch, you can go to our Website at http://faq.sonos.com/icr.
If you should need assistance while setting up your Sonos system using an iPad, you can go to our Website at http://faq.sonos.com/icr. Add a Wireless Dock The Sonos Wireless Dock allows you to play music stored on your docked iPod or iPhone in any or every room of your home, all perfectly synchronized. The dock is compatible with: •...
If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you move a ZonePlayer to another room, you can rename it to suit your preference. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. If you want to change a ZoneBridge instead, select ZoneBridge Settings.
Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode It’s possible to use a ZonePlayer simply to extend the wireless range of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System and not to play music, by placing the ZonePlayer into Sonos Extender mode. A ZonePlayer operating in Sonos Extender mode is sometimes referred to as a hidden ZonePlayer, and will not appear in your Zones menu.
Turning Off Music System Your Sonos Multi-Room Music 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, you can use the Pause All feature.
Volume screen. If you adjust group volume, the volume in the zone with headphones attached will be unaffected. Plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack. (Sonos will automatically drop the volume level down to 25%.)
Chapter 2: System Setup 2-17 Put on your headphones and increase the volume to a comfortable listening volume. Caution: Long term exposure to music played at high volume through headphones can cause permanent hearing damage. Remove the headphone jack from the back of the ZonePlayer S5 when you are ready to resume listening through the built-in speakers.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 2-18 Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with ZonePlayer S5s only. Using a handheld Controller From the Music Menu, select Settings. Touch ZonePlayer Settings. Select one of the ZonePlayer S5s you wish to create a stereo pair with.
If you are setting up a new ZonePlayer that has audio outputs, plug in your ZonePlayer, and then choose one of the following options: • Use the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos system by selecting Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge from the Zones menu.
ZonePlayer attached to your home theater, select Line-Out Level, and choose Variable. Use a Sonos Controller to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear music. This may be at the high end of the volume scale.
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Chapter 2: System Setup 2-21 Setup illustrations Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC From the Music Library pane, click the Line-In tab. (Depending upon your screen resolution, you may need to click >> to select the Line-In tab.)
However, if you decide to make a change, we recommend the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if: • You want optimal performance with home theaters. • You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos system (this selection requires more network band- width than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: •...
• Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Pause Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to be always on; the system uses All Zones from the Zone Menu. minimal electricity when not playing music. To quickly stop streaming music in all •...
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 2-24 ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors 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. LED indicators: •...
Chapter 2: System Setup 2-25 ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors Ethernet switch connectors (4) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. LED indicators: • Green (link connection) •...
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 2-26 ZonePlayer 90 Rear Panel Connectors 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...
Note: The ZonePlayer S5’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your ZonePlayer S5. On/Off Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to be always on; the • Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 2-28 ZonePlayer S5 Rear Panel Connectors Acoustic port / handle The acoustic port doubles as a handle so you can easily lift and carry the ZonePlayer S5 from room to room. Please do not block or obstruct this port when the ZonePlayer is playing music.
Chapter 2: System Setup 2-29 ZoneBridge Front Connect button Press the Connect button to join the ZoneBridge to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. • ZoneBridge status indicator LED Flashes white when powering up; flashes green and white when connecting to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Press the buttons on the side of the dock to adjust the volume up and down. Volume Down (-) Wireless Dock Rear Panel Connectors Connect button Press the Connect button to join the Wireless Dock to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. • Wireless dock status indicator LED Flashes white when powering up;...
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.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Using the Sonos Controller 200 Press Touch Zone Group to the right of the zone you want to group (add more rooms to.) Check the zones you would like to add to this zone group, and then touch Done.
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If you want to join all the zones in your house to this music queue, simply tap Select All at the bottom of the Zone Grouping screen. All of your ZonePlayers will play the same music in synchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group. Using the Sonos Controller for iPad If necessary, touch to display the Zones menu.
All of your ZonePlayers will play the same music in synchrony until you ungroup the zones. Touch Done. Ungrouping Zones Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC From the Zones pane, highlight the zone group you want to change. Choose one of the following options: •...
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 Multi-Room Music System until the computer is turned back on.
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.
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.
The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System are displayed. (If a computer on your network is turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the music on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System until the computer is turned back on.)
The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System are displayed. Select the folder you wish to stop using, and touch Remove. Your music folder will remain untouched on your computer. However, you will no longer be able to access it from the Sonos Multi- Room Music System.
During the setup process, all of your available music folders are indexed for easy selection. If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index to add the new music to your Sonos music library.
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. Search From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to play music in.
• To play all songs on an album, touch Complete Album. • If you’ve created Sonos playlists (tracks you’ve organized into lists), you can play them by selecting Sonos Playlists from the Music Menu. For more information, see "Sonos Playlists" on page 4-63.
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• Add to Queue—places this selection at the end of the music queue If you’ve created Sonos playlists (saved queues), you can play them anytime by selecting Sonos Playlists from the Music Menu. For more information, see "Sonos Playlists" on page 4-63.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-10 Power scroll When scrolling through a long list, you can tap any letter to the right of the list to make alphabetic browsing faster. Tap any letter to move immediately to the selections that begin with that letter.
If your music collection contains compilations and soundtracks, you may want to group these songs together in your music library instead of viewing them by individual artist. This means that any artists that appear solely on compilations will not appear in your Artists list. There are two ways you can group compilations within Sonos: Sonos Controller for PC...
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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. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences.
M3U, WPL and PLS support • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, you can view your playlists by selecting Imported Playlists from the Library tab. • Using a handheld Sonos Controller, you can select Music Library>Imported Playlists from the Music Menu.
4-14 • If they are not visible, they are probably not located in a folder you currently have shared to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Move 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 your music library.
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• Click Autofill repeatedly to scroll through a list of preformatted messages, and click Post when the desired message is dis- played. Using the Sonos Controller 200 or Sonos Controller for iPhone From the Now Playing screen, touch Select Update Twitter Status.
Once you have added tracks to a queue, you can make changes to the music queue using the queue control buttons. Removing a track from the queue Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC From the Queue pane, select the song you want to remove from the music queue.
4-17 Moving a track within the queue Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 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.
Drag the track to a new location in the queue and then let go of the button. Clearing the music queue Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Choose one of the following options: • Click Clear Queue from the bottom of the Queue pane, or •...
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Using the Sonos Controller for iPhone Display the Now Playing screen. Tap the album cover to display the shuffle, repeat, and crossfade controls, as well as the track progress bar.
A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Sonos is compatible with several music services— for the latest list of compatible music services, you can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners/default.aspx.
4-21 To activate any of the free music service trials that are included with your Sonos system, your Sonos system must be registered. If you have not yet registered, you can go to "System Registration" on page 1-2 for help with this step.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-22 Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). Enter your music service login and password, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). Your login and password will be verified with the music service. Once your credentials have been verified, you can click the Music Services tab, select your music service, and make a music selection.
Sonos Controller for Mac 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.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-24 • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Set Up Services from the Music menu. Highlight the music service you wish to update, and click the Edit button. • Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Settings>Music Service Setup>Your Services. Touch to select the music service you wish to update, and select Change Password.
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 Multi-Room Music System (using the Select Music Source screen). Add your Audible account information to Sonos by selecting Music>Set Up Services>Add.
Update your music index whenever you add new content by selecting Update Music Index Now from the Music menu. Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System (using the Select Music Source screen).
Contact Deezer to upgrade your account to a premium service level subscription. Once you are a paid subscriber, no further action is required by you — you will have instant access to Deezer from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Selecting music Select Deezer from the Music Menu.
If you are using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Last.fm from the Music Services tab. If you are using a handheld Controller, select Last.fm, from the Music Menu. Your Last.fm options include: •...
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"...
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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 Multi-Room Music System.
Click Done. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Napster with Sonos, you can become a Napster subscriber. You can go to www.sonos.com/napster/subscribe. Click Get Napster Now. Once you become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your Napster account information to...
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Select More Music. Click Start on the Napster selection. Select I already have a Rhapsody 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.
After the trial expires After your free trial expires, if you wish to become a Napster subscriber, you can go to www.sonos.com/napster/subscribe. Click Get Napster Now. Once you become a Napster customer, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps below) in order to have instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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From the Music Menu, touch More Music. Touch Napster. Touch I already have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to type your Napster login and password. Your credentials will be verified with Napster, and then you will have instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
From the Music Menu, tap More music. Tap Napster. Tap I have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to type your Napster login and password. Your credentials will be verified with Napster, and then you will have instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
• To use Pandora with your Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, see "Using the Sonos Controller for PC" on page 4-36. • To use Pandora with your Sonos Controller for Mac, see "Using the Sonos Controller for Mac" on page 4-39.
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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.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-38 Renaming a station From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora Radio. Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed. Right-click, and select Rename Station. Type a new name for your radio station.
Your login and password will be verified with Pandora. Upgrading your account If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade your free Pandora account to a paid 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.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-40 Selecting a Pandora radio station From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora Radio. Your current Pandora stations are displayed. • If the Music Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see "Showing/hiding the Music Services tab" on page 4-22.
Room Music System. Select Pandora Radio from the Music Menu to make a radio station selection. Upgrading your account If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free Pandora account to a paid subscription, simply go to www.pandora.com.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-42 Type the name of an artist, track, or composer and then touch the Search icon. If you find what you are looking for, simply touch to select it. If you’d like to try again, touch Cancel.
Room Music System. Select Pandora Radio from the Music Menu to make a radio station selection. Upgrading your account If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free Pandora account to a paid subscription, simply go to www.pandora.com.
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"...
Click Finish. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Rhapsody with Sonos, you can become a Rhapsody subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/Rhapsody/subscribe. Click Join Rhapsody Now and once you become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your Rhapsody account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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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 Multi-Room Music System.
Rhapsody’s desktop application, or if you have multiple Rhapsody accounts active in your household. To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP , make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Multi- Room Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting.
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Music The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. If Rhapsody Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Follow the prompts to enter your Rhapsody login and password. If Rhapsody Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
Rhapsody’s desktop application, or if you have multiple Rhapsody accounts active in your household. To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP , make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Multi- Room Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting.
4-50 Touch I already have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. Your credentials will be verified with Rhapsody, and then you will have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Tap Rhapsody. Tap I have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. Your credentials will be verified with Rhapsody, and then you will have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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SIRIUS channel, the SIRIUS channel in your home office will stop playing. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can become a premium SIRIUS Internet Radio Service subscriber.
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From the Music menu, select Set Up Services. The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. If SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Your login and password will be verified with SIRIUS. If SIRIUS Radio Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day SIRIUS trial—no signup, no credit card necessary. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration" on page 1-2 for help with this step.
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SIRIUS account to a premium level subscription. For more information, go to www.sonos.com/SIRIUS. Once you become a premium SIRIUS Satellite Radio or Internet Radio subscriber, simply follow the steps below to update Sonos with your membership information and you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Touch SIRIUS Internet Radio. Select I already have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. (If you do not know your SIRIUS login and password, you can contact SIRIUS directly to retrieve them.) •...
Tap SIRIUS Internet Radio. Select I have an account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. (If you do not know your SIRIUS login and password, you can contact SIRIUS directly to retrieve them.) •...
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-58 • If you are already a premium SIRIUS Internet Radio subscriber, Sonos will automatically skip the 30-day trial and give you instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Nothing additional is required.
Contact Wolfgang’s Vault to upgrade your account to a premium service level subscription. Once you are a paid subscriber, no further action is required by you — you will have instant access to Wolfgang’s Vault from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Contact Wolfgang’s Vault to upgrade your account to a premium service level subscription. Once you are a paid subscriber, no further action is required by you — you will have instant access to Wolfgang’s Vault from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
The Sonos® Multi-Room Music System is compatible with Windows Media Player 11. If you have Windows Media Player on your computer, be sure to turn on media sharing in Windows Media Player so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can access the music stored in your WMP library.
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Displaying Windows Media Servers on Sonos Choose one of the following options: • Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Settings>Advanced Settings>Display Windows Media Servers. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select File>Preferences. From the General tab, select Advanced Options and...
Highlight a music selection and click Play Now or Add to Queue (adds to the end of your music queue). Sonos Playlists Sonos Playlists are music queues you create and save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist.
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• Save over an existing playlist by selecting a playlist from Your Playlists. • Tap to select New Playlist Name, and then use the keyboard to type a unique name. You can access these playlists anytime by selecting Sonos playlists from the Music Menu. Deleting a Sonos Playlist Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC From the Sonos Playlists tab, highlight the playlist you want to delete.
Docked iPods The Sonos Wireless 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).
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.
The new radio station gets added to your Favorites list. 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.
The Sonos® Controller 200 With a Sonos Controller in hand, you have instant access to your entire music collection, no matter where it's stored. The full-color LCD touch screen makes everything from searching for songs to choosing zones incredibly easy. It's like having a giant jukebox at your fingertips.
Touch the Back arrow to return to the previous screen. Music Menu Touch Music Menu to browse or select music, access playlists, and change the default settings for a Sonos ZonePlayer or Controller. View Queue Touch View Queue to view the tracks in the current queue.
Chapter5: The Sonos® Controller 200 Mute Use the Mute button to temporarily silence the music in a zone. Touch the Mute button again to unmute. To mute all zones, touch and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds. Touch and hold for 3 seconds to unmute all zones...
(Your Controller will awaken in a matter of seconds after you place it into the cradle. In a rare, but still normal case, your Controller may need a few minutes to wake up.) After at least one ZonePlayer has been set up, follow the instructions on the Controller’s screen to add this Controller to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Recharging The Sonos Controller 200 can be recharged by placing it in the Sonos Charging Cradle 200. The Battery Charge Indicator on your Controller displays the current battery charge level. To extend the battery life, it’s best not to let the Lithium Ion battery discharge completely before recharging.
Close the battery door. Clock and Alarms This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on the Sonos Controller 200. For help using the Sonos Controller for PC, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page 8-3. Setting date and time From the Music Menu, touch Alarms.
Online Updates Sonos periodically provides you with software updates to improve performance or to add new features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System Registration" on page 1-2.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Touch On to turn auto checking on, or Off to turn auto checking off (On is the default setting.) Adjusting Controller Settings From the Music Menu, touch Settings>Controller Settings and then touch to select the preference setting you wish to change.
• Factory Reset Controller. Use this setting to return the Controller to its original factory settings. This will disconnect the Con- troller from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System entirely (you can add it again at any time.) This may be necessary if the Controller gets associated to the wrong Sonos system during setup, or if you wish to join your Controller to a different Sonos Multi-Room Music System (for example, if you are setting up a previously used Sonos system.)
® Now you can use your iPhone or iPod touch with Sonos to enjoy the music you love all around your home. The Sonos Controller for iPhone is a free application that turns your iPhone (or iPod touch) into a full-fledged Sonos Controller—simply pick a room, pick a song, and touch Play Now.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Music Tap the Music button to browse or select music, access playlists, and change the default settings for a Sonos ZonePlayer or Controller. Queue Tap the Queue button to view the tracks in the current queue.
Chapter 6: Sonos® Controller for iPhone From the Now Playing screen, tap anywhere on the album cover to display the shuffle and repeat controls, as well as the track position slider. • Track position slider. Tapping and holding the position slider quickly moves backward or forward through the current track.
• Tap Time Zone, and then select your time zone from the list. • Tap Set Time from Internet, and then select On or Off. When this is on, your Sonos system will periodically update the date and time from the Internet.
When the alarm goes off, you can tap Pause from the Now Playing screen to turn off the alarm. Online Updates Sonos periodically provides you with software updates to improve performance or to add new features. Your music system must be registered to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System Registration" on page 1-2.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Once you finish updating your Sonos components, go to the App store to download the latest Sonos software update for your iPhone or iPod touch. Turning Off White Status Indicator If you have a ZonePlayer located in a bedroom, you may want to turn off the Status Indicator Light located on the front of the ZonePlayer so that when the ZonePlayer is in normal operation, the white light will not display.
Sonos® Controller for iPad Now you can use your iPad with Sonos to enjoy the music you love all around your home. The Sonos Controller for iPad is a free application that turns your iPad into a full-fledged Sonos Controller—simply pick a room, pick a song, and touch Play Now.
Sonos® Controller for iPad™ User Guide Navigation Zones While holding the iPad in portrait orientation, touch the Zones button to toggle between the Zones menu (where you can select a zone to play music in, view the music selections playing in each room, or...
Touch the Information button to view additional choices or view more information for a music selection. Settings Touch the Settings button to change the default settings for a Sonos ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge, or for the Sonos application on your iPad. iPad Controls Home Press the iPad Home button to close the Sonos Controller application.
Sonos® Controller for iPad™ User Guide Playback Controls Use the playback controls to control basic playback tasks such as playing, pausing, rewinding, and fast forwarding. Play / Pause Toggles between playing and pausing the current track. Next / Fast Forward Jumps to the start of the next track in the music queue.
Chapter 7: Sonos® Controller for iPad Volume Control Mute Button Volume Control Headphones icon • Slide the volume controls right to increase volume, or left to decrease volume. If zones are grouped, you can adjust the volume across the group using the volume slide at the top of the screen, or adjust the volume in one zone using the individual slides.
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.
Chapter 7: Sonos® Controller for iPad Remove the headphone jack from the back of the ZonePlayer S5 when you are ready to resume listening through the built-in speakers. Note: If you don’t hear sound coming from your ZonePlayer S5, check to make sure there are no headphones plugged into the back of the unit.
• Touch the current time zone (under Time Zone), select your time zone from the list, and then touch Done. • To set the time from the Internet, touch ON or OFF. When this is on, your Sonos system will periodically update the date and time from the Internet.
Touch System Registration, and then follow the prompts to register your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Online Updates Sonos periodically provides you with software updates to improve performance or to add new features. Your music system must be registered to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System Registration" on page 7-9.
Multi-Room Music System while this process is running. Contact Sonos Customer Support if an error occurs. Once you finish updating your Sonos components, go to the App store to download the latest Sonos software update for your iPad. Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you move a ZonePlayer to another room, you can rename it to suit your preference.
ZonePlayer so that when the ZonePlayer is in normal operation, the white light will not display. However, if the ZonePlayer status indicator begins to flash amber, see the Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide for more information. On your iPad, touch Touch ZonePlayer Settings.
For easy setup, you should install the Sonos Controller for 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 PC software is not installed, for assistance, go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/sharing.
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. Volume Control You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group if you have joined more than one room together. If you have two or more zones linked in a zone group, click the Equalizer button to adjust the volume for each zone individually.
For additional information, see "Using Headphones" on page 2-16. Clock and Alarms This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on your Sonos Controller for PC. For help using the Sonos Controller 200, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page 10-17.
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 Controller 200 when the alarm sounds.
Sonos Controller for PC software, you will be prompted to update your other Sonos Controllers the next time you use them. Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.
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Make sure Sonos Controller for PC has a check mark next to it. If you don’t see Sonos Controller for PC and you have already installed the Sonos Controller for PC, click the Add Program button and browse until you find Sonos Controller for PC.
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ISS Black Ice Protection If you are running Black Ice Protection, be sure to allow the Sonos Controller for PC (Sonos.exe) full access to the Internet and Network. Black Ice Protection by Internet Security Systems is fully compatible with the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Your music system will operate seamlessly if you select either the Cautious or Trusting protection level from the Firewall tab.
Windows Sharing enabled, the Sonos Controller for Mac will guide you through the process of enabling it. Your music files are never copied from their current locations - your folders are simply shared out so they can be accessed by your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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.
For additional information, see "Using Headphones" on page 2-16. Clock and Alarms This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on your Sonos Controller for Mac. For help using your Sonos Controller 200, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page 5-6.
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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 handheld Controller when the alarm sounds.
ZonePlayer that was not in use when you performed your last software update. If a ZonePlayer’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System components, a message will display in the Zones pane. Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide If the message Firewall Off is displayed, your Sonos Multi-Room Music System will be recognized and you do not have to do anything further. Close the System Preferences window. If the message Firewall Off does not display, please continue on to step 4 to add access to the ports your ZonePlayers will use.
Chapter 9: Sonos Controller for Mac Select Save. Internet Security Barrier for Mac OS X During Sonos system setup, a dialog will open when you attempt to set up your music library on your computer. Select Ignore. Open Netbarrier X3 and select the Anti-vandal tab.
Controller and void your product warranty. Battery Charging Your Controller can be recharged by plugging it into the AC adapter supplied with your Controller, or by placing it into the Sonos Charging Cradle. Battery Charge Indicator The Battery Charge Indicator on your Controller displays the current charge level.
10-2 Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Return to Sonos or an authorized Sonos service center for replacement. Navigation Zones Use the Zones button to select a zone to play music in, to view the music selections playing in each room, or to create or modify zone groups in order to share the same music across zones.
Chapter 10: The Sonos® Controller 100 10-3 Previous / Rewind Previous (short press) If you are more than 3 seconds into the track, this button jumps to the start of the current track; if you are less than 3 seconds into the track, this button jumps to the start of the previous track.
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 10-4 Mute Mute Temporarily silences the music in a zone (within a zone group, the mute button automatically mutes the last room where volume controls were adjusted.) Press the Mute button again to unmute.
Chapter 10: The Sonos® Controller 100 10-5 Wireless signal strength indicator Indicates the current strength of the Controller’s wireless signal. Battery charge indicator Indicates the Controller’s remaining battery charge. Battery status indicator light Alerts you to the status of the battery charge: •...
• Any zones you link will automatically drop their current music queue and begin to play the music queue from the highlighted zone. If you want to be able to play that music queue later, you can save it as a Sonos playlist before linking the zones.
The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System are displayed. (If a computer on your network is turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the music on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System until the computer is turned back on.)
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Use the scroll wheel to select the folder you wish to stop using, and press Remove. Press OK. Your music folder will remain untouched on your computer. However, you will no longer be able to access it from the Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
The OK button The OK button on the handheld Sonos Controller is used to make music selections. You can change the action of the OK button by selecting System Settings> Controller Settings>OK button from the Music Menu. Preference settings include: •...
To play all songs by an artist, on an album, or in a genre, highlight the selection and select Add to Queue, or press OK. If you’ve created Sonos playlists (tracks you’ve organized into lists), you can play them anytime by selecting Sonos Playlists from the Music Menu.
From the Music Menu, select Music Service Trials. Select Napster Trial and press OK. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user name and password.
Pandora Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup. The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. Select Add. Select Pandora Radio, and press OK.
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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 Pandora account to a paid subscription, simply go to www.pandora.com. You can 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.
From the Music Menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup. The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. If Rhapsody Trial is displayed, use the scroll wheel to highlight it, and press Subscribe. If Rhapsody Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
Your free SIRIUS Internet Radio trial account will be valid for 30 days. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can become a premium SIRIUS service subscriber. For subscription information, go to www.sonos.com/SIRIUS/subscribe.
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Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial and press OK. Select I already have a SIRIUS account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. (If you do not know your SIRIUS user name and password, you can contact SIRIUS directly to retrieve them.) •...
This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on a Sonos Controller 100. For help using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page 8-3. For help using the Sonos Controller 200, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page 5-6.
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When an alarm goes off When the alarm goes off, your Sonos Controller will display the clock face. You can: • Press Snooze to begin a 9-minute snooze interval. The bell icon will be animated when snooze mode is active.
This process may take several minutes per device, depending upon your network connection. • If you have the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC installed, you will be prompted to update it the next time you start the ap- plication.
You will also see this out-of-date message if you have already updated your music system using the Controller. This message will indicate that the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC needs to be updated. Press OK to begin the software update process.
Chapter 10: The Sonos® Controller 100 10-21 Adjusting Controller Settings From the Music menu, select System Settings>Controller Settings and then use the scroll wheel to highlight the preference setting you wish to change. OK Button Use this preference setting to choose the action that will occur when you select a track, and press the OK button. The track can...
• Factory Reset. Use this setting to return the Controller to its original factory settings. This will disconnect the Controller from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System entirely (you can add it again at any time.) This may be necessary if the Controller gets associated to the wrong music system during setup, or if you wish to join your Controller to another Sonos Multi-Room Music System (for example, if you are setting up a previously used Sonos system.)
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may want to switch the Sonos Multi-Room Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.
Click "Firewall Information" on page 9-5 (Macintosh) or "Firewall Information" on page 8-5 (PC) for help with this step. If this resolves the problem, you should configure your firewall to work with the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC...
• 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.
The devices will have to compete for available bandwidth, and your entire wireless network will become sluggish. 4. Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on • Using the Sonos Controller for PC: From the File menu, select Preferences. Click the Advanced tab, and select another wire- less channel from the Wireless Channel list.
Ethernet addresses of your Sonos components. • Your firewall may be configured so that Sonos components cannot obtain an IP address. If so, your ZonePlayers and Con- trollers will display an IP address in the 169.254.xxx.yyy range, even though there is a router/DHCP server on the network.
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.
Resetting the Sonos Controller If you want to join your computer to a different Sonos Multi-Room Music System, you must first factory reset your Sonos Controller. (This may be necessary if you inadvertently set up two different mesh networks during the setup process, or if you have purchased a previously used Sonos system.)
Flashing white Flashing green Powered up, not connected to a Flashing in unison Sonos system Flashing white Flashing green Looking for a Sonos Multi-Room Flashing alternately Music System Flashing amber Powering up in reset mode Solid amber ZonePlayer fault warning...
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide About Your Music System If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. You can find this information by choosing one of the following options: •...
Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer 120 Feature Description Audio Amplifier Class-D Rated Output 110W RMS (2x55W continuous average power into 8 ohms, THD+N<0.02%)* Speaker Connections Spring binding posts (in North America, the ZP120 has combined spring binding post/ banana jack connectors)
Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide General Power Supply AC 120/240, 50-60 Hz, user-switchable Front Panel Buttons Volume and Mute Front Panel LED Indicators ZonePlayer status and Mute status Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.50 x 7.28 x 8.15 in. (89 x 185 x 207 mm) Weight 5.1 lbs.
Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Network Bridging 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™ 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;...
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Album Art Supported JPEG, PNG, BMP , GIF Playlists Supported Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player, and MusicMatch (.m3u, .pls, .wpl) Networking* Wireless Connectivity SonosNet™2.0, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network Network Bridging...
Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Sonos Controller 200 Feature Description Display and User Interface Screen 3.5 in. (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlighting. 640 x 480 pixels (full VGA resolution) Touch Screen Capacitive touch screen technology with rugged, scratch-resistant glass face. Find and select music by touching, typing and flicking a finger.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Sonos Controller 100 Feature Description Display and User Interface Screen Type Transflective LCD screen, with adjustable backlighting Screen Resolution 3.5” (diagonal) color LCD, 240 x 320 (QVGA) Browse Control Touch-sensitive scroll wheel with center-mounted selector button...
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 ZoneBridge in between a ZonePlayer in a remote location and the rest of the Sonos system.
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 ZoneBridge in between a ZonePlayer in a remote location and the rest of the Sonos system.
Alternate Sonos System Setup If you don’t use Windows® or Macintosh OS X® operating systems, you can put the Sonos System Setup CD away in a safe place and use a handheld Controller to set up your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to connect your ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge. ZoneBridge Setup Press and release the Connect button on top of the ZoneBridge. The indicator lights will flash green and white while the ZoneBridge is connecting.
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• Install the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software—you will be prompted to add music folders during the setup process. If you already have the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC installed, select Music from the menu bar, and then select Set Up...
Step 3: Set up your Sonos system using an iPhone or an iPod touch Tap the App Store button on your iPhone or iPod touch to download the Sonos Controller for iPhone, or you can download it from iTunes. If you download the Sonos Controller from iTunes, you will need to sync before you see the Sonos logo display on your iPhone.
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Appendix C: Alternate Sonos System Setup Press and release the Connect button on top of the ZoneBridge. The indicator lights will flash green and white while the ZoneBridge is connecting. ZonePlayer Setup Press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer.
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• Install the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software—you will be prompted to add music folders during the setup process. If you already have the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC installed, select Music from the menu bar, and then select Set Up...
From the Music Menu on a handheld Sonos Controller, touch Settings>Music Library Management >Music Library Setup. Select Add Share. Touch Scan my network for shares to have the Sonos System try to detect your share automatically. If it does not, select Enter the location of a share.
(Your music system must be registered to activate a trial, so if you have not yet registered, you can do it now by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>System Registration.) • To add a Sonos-compatible music service you already subscribe to, touch More Music. Select the music service, and touch . Use the keyboard to add your music service user name and password.
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Appendix C: Alternate Sonos System Setup ZoneBridge Setup •You will be prompted to press and release the Connect button on top of the ZoneBridge. The indicator lights will flash green and white while the ZoneBridge is connecting. ZonePlayer Setup •You will be prompted to press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer.
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C-10 During the setup process, you’ll be asked to register your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. You need to be registered in order to receive Sonos technical support and free software upgrades, as well as to activate free music service trial subscriptions for services like Rhapsody and Napster.
4-2 add SIRIUS trial 4-51 back button 6-1 4-56 4-57 10-15 Add Sonos playlist 4-63 balance control 2-15 add Spotify account info 4-58 battery charging time B-6 add to Favorites, radio 4-66 battery charging, Controller 10-1 add to Pandora station 4-37...
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide clock, view 5-7 drop all zones 10-7 10-18 coaxial digital audio out, ZP90 2-26 drop zones 3-4 compilations 4-11 computer, connect to line-out 2-20 connect button, ZoneBridge B-7 edit alarm 8-4 connect Controller 5-3...
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Index music index 4-2 iheartradio 4-28 music library 4-1 imported playlists 4-13 music library permissions 4-3 include grouped zones 7-9 music queue 4-1 include linked zones 5-6 music service 4-20 10-18 index music 4-5 music service trial, delete 4-24 10-8 interference 5-9 music service, add 4-21 10-23...
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Pandora, rename station 4-40 Rhapsody 4-44 Pandora, select radio station 4-40 Rhapsody library, add tracks 4-47 4-50 4-51 10-15 party mode 3-1 Rhapsody music guide 4-46 password, music service 4-23 Rhapsody Radio 4-47 4-50...
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10-19 solid amber ZonePlayer light A-7 upgrade to Windows Vista A-1 solid red light A-7 upgrading SIRIUS account 4-53 4-55 Sonos Extender mode 2-14 UPnP settings 4-47 4-49 sort by preference 4-11 using Audible 4-24 sort folders by 5-9 using Rhapsody 4-44...
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Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide ZonePlayer dimensions B-2 ZonePlayer not authorized 4-61 Zoneplayer not working A-3 ZonePlayer overheat shutdown A-7 ZonePlayer overheat warning A-7 ZonePlayer S5 rear panel 2-28 ZonePlayer S5 status indicator 2-27 ZonePlayer specifications B-1 ZonePlayer status indicator 2-23...