Add A Zoneplayer - Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Manual

Chapter 2: System Setup
Now that you've added the ZoneBridge to your music system—
• If you are replacing the ZonePlayer that is currently attached to your router, you can unplug the wired ZonePlayer, replace it
with the Sonos ZoneBridge, and move the original ZonePlayer to a new location.
• If you are using the ZoneBridge to extend the wireless network in your house, locate the ZoneBridge wherever you want ad-
ditional wireless coverage. 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:
• Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Zones>ZoneBridge Settings. Highlight the ZoneBridge, and then click Set-
tings.
• Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Settings>ZoneBridge Settings from the Music Menu.

Add a ZonePlayer

It's easy to add a new ZonePlayer. If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a 'wired' connection to the new
Sonos component. If not, you can connect wirelessly.
Caution: Do not place any items on top of your ZonePlayer. This may impede the air flow
and cause your ZonePlayer to overheat.
Place the ZonePlayer in the room you have selected, and apply power.
1.
If you are making a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from either your router, another ZonePlayer, or a 'live'
2.
network wall plate to any of the Ethernet switch connections on the back of the new ZonePlayer. If you are making a wireless
connection skip this step and proceed to step 3.
Choose one of the following options:
3.
• If you are adding a ZonePlayer 120, attach desired speakers (see If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120 on page 2-4 if you
need help with this step).
• If you are adding a ZonePlayer 90, connect an external amplifier (see If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 90 on page 2-5 if
you need help with this step).
• If you are adding a ZonePlayer S5, attach the power cord and apply power.
Choose one of the following options:
4.
• Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge from the Zones menu.
Or,
• Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Settings>Add a Zone from the Music Menu.
During the setup process, you will be asked to press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons simultaneously on the
ZonePlayer you are adding.
You may release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status Indicator (white) start to blink
alternately (this takes approximately 1 second.)
When the ZonePlayer has been successfully added to your music system, the Mute indicator will go out and the ZonePlayer Status
indicator will change to solid white.
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