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  • Page 1 Sonos® Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 2 Sonos, Inc. Sonos is a registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the United States, and a trademark of Sonos, Inc. in other countries. Sonosnet and all Sonos logos are trademarks of Sonos, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding More Sonos Components ........
  • Page 4 Starting Sonos Setup Assistant ........
  • Page 5 Sonos Loudspeaker SP100........
  • Page 6 Europe This product complies with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/ED). A copy of the full Declaration of Conformance may be obtained at http://eu.sonos.com. Attention In France, operation is limited to indoor use within the band 2.454-2.4835 GHz. (Attention. En France, l’utilisation en intérieur est limitée à la bande de fréquences 2,454-2,4835 GHz.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    Internet connection with your Sonos Digital Music System and other devices. If you do not have a router, you should purchase and install one before proceeding.

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Compatible streaming formats • MP3 • WMA (HTTP) Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats. Technical Support For help with troubleshooting and support issues, visit our Support Web site. If you...

  • Page 9: Additional Information

    • For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to http://faq.sonos.com/specs. • For the latest Sonos Digital Music System product news, go to http://www.sonos.com. System Registration Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support, software upgrades, and a free 30-Rhapsody trial subscription.

  • Page 10: Music Library Preferences

    • Track number • Filename Using Desktop Controller software 1. From the File menu (Windows) or Sonos menu (Macintosh), select Preferences. 2. Click the Library tab, and select your sort order preference from the drop-down Sort By field. Using Sonos Controller 1.
  • Page 11 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: Group by iTunes Compilations iTunes normally organizes your iTunes Music folder as [Artist]/[Album]/[Track name].
  • Page 12 (the Album Artist is the person, group or composer the album would be filed under in a store.) You can organize your Sonos music library to use the AlbumArtist compilation view. Using Desktop Controller 1. Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences.
  • Page 13 Contributing Artists view. Using Desktop Controller 1. Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences. 2. From the Library tab, check or uncheck the Show Contributing Artists in the Music Library checkbox. If this box is not checked, the Contributing Artists view will not display.
  • Page 14 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Using Desktop Controller 1. Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences. 2. From the Library tab, select Do not Group Compilations. All of the individual artists will then appear in the Artists view. Using Sonos Controller 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>...

  • Page 15: Windows Shortcut Keys

    Chapter 1: Overview Windows Shortcut Keys FUNCTION KEY SEQUENCE Help Album Art Equalizer Unmute All Zones Mute All Zones Mute Zone Volume Down Volume Up Next CTRL + F Play/Pause CTRL + P Play Now CTRL + N Play Next CTRL + Shift + N Previous CTRL + B...

  • Page 16: Macintosh Shortcut Keys

    1-10 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Macintosh Shortcut Keys FUNCTION KEY SEQUENCE Add to Queue Option + Command + A Album Art Command + — Clock and Alarms Shift + Command + C Drop Zone Shift + Command + D...
  • Page 17 Shift + Command + Z Shuffle Option + Command + S Sleep Timer Shift + Command + S Sonos Playlists Command + 3 Unmute All Zones Option + Shift + Command + Up Arrow Update Music Index Now Shift + Command + I...
  • Page 18 1-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Zoneplayer Setup And Operation

    ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 1-2-3 Setup It takes just 3 steps to get your Sonos Digital Music System up and running: Connect speakers or an external amplifier to your ZonePlayer Connect the first Sonos ZonePlayer (with Ethernet cable supplied) to your home...
  • Page 20 Attach the power cord to the ZonePlayer and plug into a wall outlet. The Mute button indicator and the ZonePlayer Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.) Step 2: Connect First ZonePlayer ZP100 1.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation (see B in the diagram below). Note: To maintain your computer’s security, do not connect the ZonePlayer directly to your cable/DSL modem. 2. If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to the ZonePlayer instead.

  • Page 22: System Setup Using The Controller

    ZoneAlarm, OS X Firewall, or Windows® Service Pack 2 can block the operation of your Sonos Desktop Controller software. During installation, you may see prompts from your firewall software indicating that the Sonos application is attempting to perform certain operations. You should always allow full access to the Sonos application.

  • Page 23: Zp80 - How To Set Up Your Music System

    (see A in the diagram below). Do not connect the ZonePlayer directly to your cable or DSL modem unless your modem has a built-in router. If you don’t have a router, go to http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for instructions. If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to the ZonePlayer ZP80 instead.
  • Page 24 If your router has only 1 port or no unused ports, go to http://faq.sonos.com/norouterport for additional information. Step 3: Insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM (included with your ZonePlayer) and follow the prompts to connect your ZonePlayer ZP80 and set up access to your music files.
  • Page 25 You should always allow full access to the Sonos application. You may also need to change the settings of your firewall software to ensure that Windows file sharing is not blocked. Please go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for detailed instructions.

  • Page 26: Adding More Sonos Components

    Step 3: Choose one of the following options: • Use the Sonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer ZP80 to your music system by se- lecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music menu. Or, •...
  • Page 27 • Use the Desktop Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add. • Use a Sonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music System > by selecting System Settings Add a ZonePlayer from the Music menu.

  • Page 28: Renaming A Zoneplayer

    2-10 Add a Controller You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you remove it from the packaging. Plug it into the power adapter, and then follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to add it to your music system (you can use the Controller while it is charging.)

  • Page 29: Turning Off White Status Indicator

    3. From the Zone Name tab, select a name from the list, or type a new name for this ZonePlayer in the Zone Name field, and then click OK. To rename using Sonos Controller > 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings ZonePlayer Settings and press 2.

  • Page 30: Changing A Zoneplayer's Operating Mode

    A ZonePlayer operating in Sonos Extender mode is sometimes referred to as a hidden ZonePlayer, and will not appear in your Zones menu. The ZonePlayer must already be part of your Sonos Digital Music System in order to change its mode of operation.

  • Page 31: Turning Off Music System

    Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-13 When a ZonePlayer is in Sonos Extender mode, it does not display in your Zones menu. When you change it back to normal operation using the ZonePlayer Settings screen, it will appear as an unnamed zone and you can rename it at that time.
  • Page 32 ZonePlayer Settings, and use the scroll wheel to highlight the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater. Select Line-Out Level, and choose Variable. 3. Use the 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.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-15 To connect to a computer or powered speakers • If you are connecting to your computer: You will need a stereo mini-to-RCA Y adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connec- tors) to connect the ZonePlayer’s analog audio output to the computer’s audio input.

  • Page 34: Using Line-In

    ZonePlayer(s) in your house. So, connect your CD player to the Sonos Digital Music System and listen to the CDs you haven’t had a chance to rip to your music library, or connect to your TV and listen to the football game on the patio while cooking on the grill.
  • Page 35 To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and touch OK. • To play music from this source, highlight it and touch OK.
  • Page 36 • 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 bandwidth than compressed audio.) • Use Compressed if: •...

  • Page 37: Zoneplayer Front Panel

    Volume up (+) indicator Volume down (-) On/Off Your Sonos Digital Music System is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity when not • playing music. To stop streaming music in all zones, use Using the Sonos Controller, the Pause All feature.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-20 Mute button To mute/unmute this ZonePlayer: Press the Mute button to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer. • Lights solid green when sound is muted. To mute/unmute all ZonePlayers: Press and hold the • Flashes green rapidly when Mute button for 3 seconds to mute all ZonePlayers in household mute or unmute is...

  • Page 39: Zp100 Rear Panel Connectors

    Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-21 ZP100 Rear Panel Connectors Right speaker Left speaker terminals terminals Ethernet switch Voltage select connectors 115V/230V AC power (Mains) input Subwoofer output Analog audio out Analog audio in 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.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-22 Analog audio out Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the (fixed/variable) ZonePlayer’s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. Analog audio in Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD...

  • Page 41: Zp80 Rear Panel Connectors

    Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-23 ZP80 Rear Panel Connectors Ethernet switch connectors AC power (mains) TOSLINK input digital audio out Coaxial digital audio out Analog audio out Analog audio in 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.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-24 TOSLINK™ digital audio out You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the ZonePlayer’s TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. Coaxial digital audio out You can use a digital coaxial cable to connect the ZonePlayer’s coaxial digital audio output to the audio...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Windows® Setup And Operation

    The Sonos Setup Wizard Welcome screen appears. 2. Click Next. 3. The Sonos Digital Music System is designed to provide you with online software updates. At this time you will be prompted to check for the latest software update. You can either check now, or check after you install the Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 44 • If you do not wish to add more, select No, I do not wish to add more ZonePlay- ers at this time, and click Next. 7. During the setup process, you will be asked to register your Sonos Digital Music System. Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support as well as online software updates.
  • Page 45 • Click Finish. 11. If you purchased a Sonos Controller, you can add it to your music system now. Plug the Sonos Controller into the power adapter to begin charging it, and follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to add it to your music system. You can use your Controller while it charges.

  • Page 46: Windows Desktop Controller

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Windows Desktop Controller Menu bar Playback controls Volume controls Zones pane Now Playing pane Music Library pane Get Music Queue pane Music queue Music selection controls controls Select an action in one of the following ways: •...

  • Page 47: Dcr Playback Controls

    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 Controlling the Volume (DCR) You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group if you have joined more than one room together.

  • Page 48: Managing Your Zones (Dcr)

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Equalizer Use to adjust the sound settings for a ZonePlayer, or to adjust volume for an individual zone within a zone group. Mute Click to mute the sound in a zone (if you have a zone group, all rooms in the zone group are affected).
  • Page 49 Note: Any zones you link will automatically drop their current music queue and begin to play the music queue from the highlighted zone. You may sometimes want to save your music queue as a Sonos playlist before linking a zone. See "Sonos Playlists (DCR)".

  • Page 50: Clock And Alarms

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide ZonePlayers will then play the same music in synchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group. Note: The order in which you add zones makes a difference. If you select Link Zone from a zone where there is no music playing, any zones you link to it will also be silent.
  • Page 51 3. 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.

  • Page 52: Browsing And Playing Music (Dcr)

    • shared folders on another computer in your network • network-attached storage (NAS) devices The Sonos Digital Music System does not change music or playlist files created by other applications; these files are always treated as “read-only”. What is a music queue? When you make music selections, they are added to a list of tracks called a music queue.
  • Page 53 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 Digital Music System until the computer is turned back on.
  • Page 54 Sonos Playlists tab. Playing music from imported playlists (DCR) The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with iTunes playlists as well as M3U, WPL and PLS playlist files created with third-party software (e.g. iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player, etc.).
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-13 iTunes support • You can view your iTunes playlists in the Sonos Digital Music System by selecting Imported Playlists from the Library tab. • When you make changes to your iTunes playlist(s), exit iTunes, and then update your Sonos music index in order to see the changes (see "Updating your music...

  • Page 56: Using Rhapsody

    Using Rhapsody Now you can hear more music in more rooms with Sonos and Rhapsody™, the #1 rated digital music service. Sonos connects directly to Rhapsody via the Web, so you don't have to download an application or even turn your PC on.
  • Page 57 If you did not activate a free Rhapsody trial account while setting up your Sonos Digital Music System, you can do it now (your Sonos system must be registered.) Note: Rhapsody may not be available in your country. If the Rhapsody trial does not appear as an option, please click the Get Music button for more details.
  • Page 58 To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Digital Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting. Remember—...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-17 Selecting music from Rhapsody Music selection choices include: • Rhapsody Music Guide • Rhapsody Radio • My Artists • My Albums • My Genres • My Tracks • My Playlists 1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab, and select Rhapsody. •...

  • Page 60: Using Windows Media Player 11

    The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with Windows Media Player 11. Once you have Windows Media Player on your computer, you must make sure media sharing is turned on so that the Sonos Digital Music System can access the music stored in your WMP library. This is a one-time preference setting.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-19 Enabling Windows Media Sharing 1. Start Windows Media Player 11. 2. Click the Library tab. 3. Select Media Sharing. 4. Click the Share my media checkbox, and click OK. After you turn on media sharing, a list of your networked devices will appear. 5.
  • Page 62 3-20 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4. Click the Settings button. 5. Check the Allow new devices and computers automatically checkbox. When this box is checked, you will no longer be prompted to set up media sharing when you add a new device to your network - it will be set up for you automatically.

  • Page 63: Using Audible

    3. Enter your Audible account username and password, and click OK. If you don’t have AudibleManager installed 1. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos Digital Music System (using the Select Music Source screen).
  • Page 64 3-22 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4. Enter your Audible username and password and click OK. 5. Reindex your music library whenever you add new content by selecting Update Music Index Now from the Music menu. Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos 1.

  • Page 65: Managing Your Music Queue (Dcr)

    • Click the Repeat button to repeat the music queue after the last track has fin- ished • Save a queue as a Sonos playlist Removing a track from the queue 1. From the Queue pane, click to highlight the song you want to remove from the music queue.

  • Page 66: Sonos Playlists (Dcr)

    3. Type a name for this playlist, and click OK. This queue is now accessible from the Sonos Playlists tab. 4. To play a saved queue, click the desired playlist from the Sonos Playlists tab and click Play Now to start the playlist immediately, or Add to Queue to add it to the...

  • Page 67: Internet Radio (Dcr)

    If you have a music service enabled on your computer, you can make radio station selections from the music service as well. • Use the Radio tab to display and select from a Sonos-supplied list of streaming MP3 or WMA broadcasts. You can make changes to this list using both the Desk- top Controller software and your Controller.
  • Page 68 OK. Adding a radio station You can add a radio station that does not appear in your Sonos-supplied list. 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 69: Managing Music Folders (Dcr)

    Over time, you may wish to add or remove music folders from this list. These music folders are indexed by the Sonos Digital Music System so that you can view your music by categories. If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, you can update your music index to add this music to your library.
  • Page 70 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 71: Software Updates (Dcr)

    2. Select the time you would like your music index to automatically update, and click Software Updates (DCR) Sonos provides software updates for your music system in order to improve performance and add features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive these software updates.

  • Page 72: Additional Preferences (Dcr)

    Controller the next time you use it. Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Digital Music System is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead. Caution: Do not disconnect power from your ZonePlayer(s), or in any way disable your Sonos Digital Music System while this process is running.

  • Page 73: Resetting Your Dcr

    When Compressed is selected, you will notice a delay before the music starts to play. When Uncompressed is selected, this delay is significantly reduced. Resetting Your DCR If you want to join your computer to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must first reset your Desktop Controller.

  • Page 74: Firewall Information

    Desktop Controller software, the Setup Wizard will appear to prompt you through the setup process. If you are joining your computer to an existing Sonos Digital Music System, you do not have to press the Mute and Volume Up buttons on every ZonePlayer again - just one that is connected to your system via an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 75 1. From the Main tab, check to make sure the Trusted Zones Security is set to Medium (default setting) level security, and the Net BIOS ports are open (default). 2. Click the Zones tab, and verify that the network the Sonos Zone Player resides on is set to Trusted.
  • Page 76 3. Allow sonos.exe to connect to a DNS server by selecting Always allow connections in this program on all ports. 4. From the Firewall tab, select a firewall level. The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with any Internet Security setting you choose, from High to Off.
  • Page 77 • Scroll to Inbound UDP, click Modify, click Permit, then click OK. • Click OK to exit the Advanced Firewall selections screen. Note: The Sonos Digital Music System will NOT function correctly if "Block Traffic" is enabled ISS Black Ice Protection If you are running Black Ice Protection, be sure to allow the Sonos Desktop Controller (Sonos.exe) full access to the Internet and Network.
  • Page 78 3-36 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 79: Chapter 4 Macintosh Os X® Setup And Operation

    The Sonos Setup Assistant Welcome screen appears. 2. Select Continue. 3. The Sonos Digital Music System is designed to provide you with online software updates. At this time you will be prompted to check for the latest software update. You can either check now, or check after you install the Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 80 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4. When instructed, press the Mute and the Volume Up buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer you are connecting. (Remember, the first ZonePlayer you install must connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable).
  • Page 81 If this folder is not shared anonymously, type the user name and password of a user with permission to access this music folder. Once setup is complete, if you purchased a Sonos Controller you can add it to your music system now.

  • Page 82: Macintosh Desktop Controller

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 2. When you see the message Setup Complete, touch the OK button. Macintosh Desktop Controller Menu bar Playback controls Volume controls music Now Playing pane Zones pane Music Library pane Queue pane Music selection...

  • Page 83: Dcr Playback Controls

    Select to play the tracks in the music queue in a random order. 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 Controlling the Volume (DCR) You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group.

  • Page 84: Managing Your Zones (Dcr)

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Mute Select to mute the sound in a zone (if you have a zone group, all rooms in the zone group are affected). Select again to unmute. Muting all zones (DCR) • To mute all the ZonePlayers in your household, select Mute All Zones from the Play menu.

  • Page 85: Clock And Alarms

    You may want to save your music queue as a Sonos playlist before linking a zone. See ’Sonos Playlists (DCR)’. 1. From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to link another zone or zone group to, and select Link Zone.
  • Page 86 Sonos system. Note: If the music you’ve selected is not available (such as an Internet radio station that has dropped off), your alarm will play the Sonos chime instead. To stop the chime, you can press Pause.

  • Page 87: Browsing And Playing Music (Dcr)

    3. 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.
  • Page 88 Browsing your music library Note: If a computer on your network is turned off or is in sleep mode, the music on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Digital Music System until the computer is turned back on.
  • Page 89 If you don’t currently have a music service enabled, you can click the button to browse the online music and audio services available for use with the Sonos Digital Music System. Showing/hiding the Music Services tab If you have a music service enabled on a PC in your network, you can select music from this service on your Macintosh computer.
  • Page 90 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide check or uncheck the Show Music Services tab in the Music Library box. • If you want Sonos to alert you when a compatible music service is found, check the Offer to show... box.

  • Page 91: Using Rhapsody

    If you did not activate a free Rhapsody trial account while setting up your Sonos Digital Music System, you can do it now. (Rhapsody may not be available in your country. If the Rhapsody trial does not appear as an option, please click the Get Music button for more details.)
  • Page 92 To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Digital Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting. Remember—...
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: Macintosh OS X® Setup and Operation 4-15 From Sonos: 1. Select Sonos>Preferences and click the Advanced Options button. 2. Check the Show music from Rhapsody UPnP servers checkbox and click Done. Selecting music from Rhapsody Music selection choices include: •...

  • Page 94: Using Audible

    4. Select Yes to confirm, and then click OK. Using Audible The Sonos Digital Music 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, go to http://www.audible.com for more information.
  • Page 95 All to view your journal content. Adding Audible to your Sonos system 1. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos Digital Music System (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. Add your Audible account information to Sonos by selecting Sonos>Preferences>Accounts>Add.

  • Page 96: Managing Music Queue (Dcr)

    4-18 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Managing Music Queue (DCR) Removing track from the queue 1. From the Queue pane, select a track. 2. Choose one of the following options: • Select Remove Track, or • Select Queue>Remove Track from the Play menu.

  • Page 97: Sonos Playlists (Dcr)

    3. Type a unique name for this playlist, and select Save. This queue is now accessible from the Sonos Playlists tab.To play a saved queue, select the desired playlist from the Sonos Playlists tab and select Play Now to start the playlist immediately, or Add to Queue to add it to the end of your current music queue.
  • Page 98 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Setting Internet radio preferences You can receive automatic radio station updates whenever Sonos releases a new list. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see ’System Registration’.

  • Page 99: Managing Music Folders (Dcr)

    Over time, you may wish to add or remove music folders from this list. These music folders are indexed by the Sonos Digital Music System so that you can view your music by categories. If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, you can update your music index to add this music to your library.
  • Page 100 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. 1. From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now.

  • Page 101: Software Updates (Dcr)

    2. Select the time you would like your music index to automatically update, and click Software Updates (DCR) Sonos provides software updates for your music system in order to improve performance and add features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive these software updates.
  • Page 102 Controller the next time you use it. Simply follow the on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Digital Music System is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.

  • Page 103: Advanced Preferences (Dcr)

    Chapter 4: Macintosh OS X® Setup and Operation 4-25 version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Digital Music System components, you will see the following message displayed in the Zones pane: Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process.

  • Page 104: Resetting The Desktop Controller

    When Uncompressed is selected, this delay is significantly reduced. Resetting the Desktop Controller If you want to join your Macintosh computer to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must first reset your Desktop Controller software. 1. Choose Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu.

  • Page 105: Uninstalling

    If you wish to remove the Desktop Controller software from your Macintosh computer, choose Uninstall Sonos from the Sonos menu, and then drag the application to the trash. The Sonos Digital Music System will no longer be able to access music from this computer.
  • Page 106 10. Close the System Preferences window. Norton Personal Firewall for Mac OS X While you are setting up your Sonos system, you will be asked for network connectivity permission. 1. Select Change, and then Allow to allow connections on these ports.

  • Page 107: Enabling Windows File Sharing

    Chapter 4: Macintosh OS X® Setup and Operation 4-29 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. 1. Select Ignore. 2. Open Netbarrier X3 and select the Anti-vandal tab.
  • Page 108 4-30 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 109: Chapter 5 Your Sonos Controller

    Your Sonos Controller With a Sonos Controller in hand, you have instant access to your entire digital music collection, no matter where it's stored. The full-color LCD screen and intuitive scroll wheel make everything from browsing songs to choosing zones incredibly easy. It's like having a giant jukebox at your fingertips.

  • Page 110: Connecting Your Controller

    • After at least one ZonePlayer has been set up, follow the instructions on the Con- troller screen to add this Controller to your Sonos Digital Music System. • You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you remove it from the packaging. The Controller battery will be fully charged in about two (2) hours.

  • Page 111: Using The Controller

    Music Use the Music button to browse or select music, manage your music queues, access playlists, and change the default settings for a Sonos ZonePlayer or Controller. Back Use the Back button to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 112 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Scroll wheel Use the scroll wheel to navigate through a displayed list. Use your thumb or finger to ‘turn’ the wheel clockwise to scroll down through the list, and counterclockwise to scroll up through the list.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller Controller volume control Volume Control Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume in any zone, or across a zone group. 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.
  • Page 114 Controller for approximately 3 seconds. The Controller will reset itself momentarily. Factory reset If you want to join your Controller to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must first factory reset your Controller. Select System Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced Settings>Factory Reset from the Music menu.

  • Page 115: Controller - Volume Settings

    The Welcome screen will appear on your Controller to prompt you through the setup process. To add your Controller to a Sonos Digital Music System that is already set up, you can press the Volume Up and Mute buttons (when prompted) on any ZonePlayer that is part of your music system.
  • Page 116 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide adjusted.) • Press the Mute button again to unmute. Muting all zones (Controller) • To mute all the ZonePlayers in your household, press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds. • To unmute all the ZonePlayers, press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 117: Managing Zones Using Controller

    Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller Managing Zones Using Controller Press the Zones button on your Controller to: • See an alphabetical list of the zones in your household, along with the music cur- rently playing in each zone • Group zones together to play the same music across zones (create a zone group) •...
  • Page 118 Note: Any zones you add to a group will automatically drop their current music queue and begin to play the music that is playing in the zone group. You may sometimes want to save your music queue as a Sonos playlist before linking zones. See Saving a Sonos Playlist.

  • Page 119: Clock And Alarms

    Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller 5-11 3. Highlight the zone you want to add to the group, and press OK. If you want to join all the zones in your house to this music queue, select All Zones-Party Mode. All of your ZonePlayers will then play the same music in synchrony.
  • Page 120 • Or, select Select Date and Time from the Internet, and then press OK. Select On or Off. When this is on, your Sonos system will periodically update the date and time from the Internet. If desired, you can change the date and time display formats by selecting the corresponding options from the Date and Time Set- tings menu.
  • Page 121 Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller 5-13 will display on this Controller when the alarm goes off. Note: When an alarm sounds, the clock will display on the Controller that was used to set the alarm. If you want the clock to display on another handheld Controller, be sure to edit the alarm using the desired Controller.

  • Page 122: Making Music Selections (Controller)

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 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 animat- ed when snooze mode is active.
  • Page 123 Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller 5-15 Selecting music from your Sonos music library 1. From the Zone menu, use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone you want to play music in, and then press the Music button. 2. Select Music Library, and press OK.
  • Page 124 6. Press the Back button to return to the previous music selection screen. Playing music from imported playlists (Controller) The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with iTunes playlists as well as M3U, WPL and PLS playlist files created with third-party software (e.g. iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player, etc.).
  • Page 125 5-17 • Macintosh: ~/Music/iTunes • Sonos is unable to play tracks purchased from the iTunes Music Store as they are protected by Apple's proprietary Digital Rights Management Scheme. For additional information, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages or Forums at http://support.sonos.com.

  • Page 126: Managing Music Queue (Controller)

    5-18 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4. You can select Rhapsody sfrom the Now Playing screen to add a track or an album to your Rhapsody Library. Selecting a Rhapsody radio station 1. Select a zone. 2. From the Music menu, select Rhapsody>Rhapsody Radio.
  • Page 127 Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller 5-19 Moving a track 1. Press View Queue. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the song you want to move within the queue. 3. Press Move Track. 4. Use the scroll wheel to move through the queue until you find the location you’d like to move the track to.
  • Page 128 5-20 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Changing the play mode 1. From the Zones menu, press OK to display the Now Playing screen. 2. Press Play Mode. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select a play mode, and press OK.
  • Page 129 From the Now Playing screen, select Rhapsody to add a track or an album to your Rhapsody Library. Sonos Playlists (Controller) Sonos Playlists are music queues you save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist. Saving a Sonos Playlist 1.

  • Page 130: Internet Radio (Controller)

    4. To add a radio station from the preset list to your Favorite Stations list, press Add to Favorites. 5. To add a radio station that does not appear in the Sonos supplied list, use the Desktop Controller software. Music Library Management (Controller) You can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses music from at any time.
  • Page 131 Music System until the computer is turned back on.) Adding a shared folder from the list 1. To make another shared folder available to your Sonos Digital Music System, select Add New from the Selected Shared Folders screen. Your network will be scanned for shared folders that your music system is not currently accessing.
  • Page 132 Music Library Management>Music Library Setup, and press OK. The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Digital Music System are displayed. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the folder you wish to stop using, and press Remove.

  • Page 133: Music Index (Controller)

    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, you can simply update your music index to add the new music to your Sonos music library. Updating your music index 1.

  • Page 134: Zoneplayer Settings

    5-26 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide ZonePlayer Settings Music equalization You can change the sound settings (treble, bass, loudness, or balance) for each individual ZonePlayer. 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings, and press 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a zone, and press OK.
  • Page 135 Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller 5-27 • Use the scroll wheel to select each letter, pressing OK after each entry. • Press Accept to accept the new name, or press Cancel to leave the screen with- out making a change.

  • Page 136: Controller Settings

    5-28 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Line-In source level 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings and press 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone the audio component is connected to, and press OK. 3. Select Line-In Source Level, and press OK.
  • Page 137 Chapter 5: Your Sonos Controller 5-29 • Play Next • Add to End of Queue Click Sound Adjust this setting to turn the Controller’s scroll wheel “clicking” sound on or off. Sleep Timer Undocked Use this setting to select the amount of time after which your Controller enters light sleep mode when not connected to a power supply.

  • Page 138: Online Updates (Controller)

    • Factory Reset. Use this setting to return the Controller to its original factory set- tings. This will disconnect the Controller from your Sonos Digital 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 Digital Music System.
  • Page 139 Controller, or from the Desktop Controller software. ZonePlayer software updates If a ZonePlayer’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Digital Music System components, you will see the following message displayed on your...

  • Page 140: Advanced Settings (Controller)

    Advanced Settings (Controller) Upon occasion, it may become necessary to adjust some of the default settings for your Sonos Digital Music System. You can also use the Advanced Settings menu to register your music system if you have not yet registered it.
  • Page 141 Line-In encoding When you have line-in music sources attached to a ZonePlayer, line-in encoding determines how the Sonos Digital Music System will encode the data coming in from these sources. For multi-room audio, we recommend the Compressed setting. For the highest quality sound, you can select Uncompressed encoding instead (note that this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) For TV or DVD...

  • Page 142: Battery Charging (Controller)

    Because of the Controller’s splash-resistant design, the battery on the Controller must be factory-replaced. Return it to the Sonos Service Center where it will be promptly replaced and returned to you. Go to http:// www.sonos.com/support for instructions and battery replacement cost.

  • Page 143: Appendix A Tips And Troubleshooting

    After you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, you may experience problems playing the music stored on the recently updated computer. To ensure uninterrupted play, you'll need to re-add the music folders stored on that computer to your Sonos system.
  • Page 144 1. Check Firewall Firewall software installed on the computer may be blocking the ports that Sonos uses to operate. The first step is to disable all your firewalls and try to connect again. If this resolves the problem, then configure your firewall to work with the Sonos music system.
  • Page 145 ZonePlayer by unplugging the power cord, and then plugging it back in. • If you are not using a router, see http://faq.sonos.com/norouter. 3. Check Wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the ZonePlayer. They should be green, and there should be blinking activity lights.
  • Page 146 ZonePlayer, forcing the ZonePlayer to use Auto IP. You can use the Controller to determine the IP address of your ZonePlayers by pressing the Music button, and then selecting System Settings>About Your Digital Music System. Check the IP address of your computer and make sure the first two numbers of the ZonePlayer and the PC's IP addresses are the same.
  • Page 147 • Make sure balance control is set correctly. Cannot access Internet radio, online updates, or registration • Your firewall may be blocking outgoing connections to the Internet. Ensure the firewall allows access to the Internet for the Ethernet addresses of your Sonos...
  • Page 148 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide components. • Your firewall may be configured so that Sonos components cannot obtain an IP address. If so, your ZonePlayers and Controllers will display an IP address in the 169.254.xxx.yyy range, even though there is a router/DHCP server on the net- work.
  • Page 149 • Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone Change the wireless channel your Sonos Digital Music System is operating on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Wrong album art displayed If the incorrect album art, or no album art appears, please visit our Web site at http:// faq.sonos.com/art for details on how album art is located and displayed.

  • Page 150: Can I Eliminate The First Wire

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Can I Eliminate The First Wire? It is possible to use a wireless bridge to eliminate the first wire in your Sonos™ Digital Music System. However this is an unsupported configuration, and as such, technical questions should be directed to the Sonos forums, (http://forums.sonos.com/) and not...

  • Page 151: Zoneplayer Status Indicator Explanations

    Flashing green Muted whole house to solid green Flashing white Powering up (booting) Flashing white Flashing green Powered up, not Flashing in unison connected to a Sonos system Flashing white Flashing green Looking for a Sonos Flashing alternately Digital Music System...
  • Page 152 A-10 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Flashing amber Powering up in reset mode Solid amber ZonePlayer fault The ZonePlayer is warning beginning to experience a fault condition and will reduce to 75% volume. • Check the ZonePlayer vents for adequate cooling •...

  • Page 153: About Your Music System

    Chapter A: Tips and Troubleshooting A-11 About Your Music System If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos Digital Music System. You can find this information by choosing one of the following options: •...
  • Page 154 A-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 155: Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications

    Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 Feature Description Audio Rated Output 50W minimum RMS per channel (8 Ohms, 20-20kHz, THD+N<0.02%) Speaker Connections Spring binding posts Line In Auto-detecting RCA type Line Out RCA type, variable audio output Subwoofer Output Auto-detecting RCA type, 80 Hz crossover...
  • Page 156 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Audio Services Supported Rhapsody (3.0+), Audible Operating Systems (for Windows Vista, Windows XP, including Windows XP Media stored files) Center; Macintosh OS X 10.3 or later; NAS (network-attached storage) devices supporting CIFS Internet Radio...

  • Page 157: Sonos Zoneplayer Zp80

    Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer ZP80 Feature Description Audio Sound Quality THD+N<0.009%, 20-20kHz Line In Analog (RCA), auto-detecting Line Out Analog (RCA), digital (optical and coaxial) Music Access Audio Formats Supported Compressed MP3, WMA (including Windows Media purchased songs), AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible .AA files (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.
  • Page 158 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Internet connectivity DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required. Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider General Power Supply AC 100/240, 50-60 Hz Front Panel Buttons Volume and Mute...

  • Page 159: Sonos Controller Cr100

    Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Sonos Controller CR100 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...

  • Page 160: Sonos Loudspeaker Sp100

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 Feature Description Audio Bandwidth 75 Hz-20kHz±3dB Sensitivity 85dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Crossover Frequency 1.850 kHz Power handling 75 watts (125 watts peak) Drive Components Two-way system using one 1" (2.5cm) magnetically shielded, Teteron dome driver with 5.5"...

  • Page 161: Appendix C Other Operating Systems - Setup

    If you don’t have digital music stored on your computer, or 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 the handheld Controller to set up your Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 162 Follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to connect, and then name your ZonePlayer. During the setup process, you’ll be asked to register your Sonos Digital Music System. This information is necessary in order for Sonos to provide you with technical support and software upgrades, as well as a free 30-day trial subscription...
  • Page 163 System Settings>Music Library Management Music Library Setup. Touch Add New. At this point the Sonos System may detect your shared music folder(s) automatically. If it is detected, highlight the shared folder, and touch OK. If it is not detected, touch Enter New.

  • Page 164: Setup Using Only A Nas Device (No Router

    Sonos Digital Music System User Guide the name of the top level shared folder (for example, \\linkstation\music_share), and then touch Accept. Touch OK. If the folder is not shared anonymously, you will be prompted to enter a username and password. When required: •...
  • Page 165 Touch the Music button on your Controller twice to display the Music menu. Select System Settings>Music Library Management >Music Library Setup. Select Add New. At this point the Sonos System may detect your share automatically. If it does not, select Enter New>Type…...
  • Page 166 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide cept. • Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and touch Type. • Type the password associated with this user, and then touch Accept.
  • Page 167 4-14 Add Rhapsody trial 3-15 4-13 add shared folder 3-27 4-21 5-22 add Sonos playlist 4-19 add to existing system, ZP80 2-8 add to Favorites 5-22 add tracks to Rhapsody library 5-21 add ZonePlayer 2-8 additional help A-11 adjust Controller settings 5-28...
  • Page 168 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide analog audio out, ZP100 2-22 analog audio out, ZP80 2-23 ask a question A-11 Audible 3-21 4-16 audio formats supported B-1 audio in, ZP100 2-22 audio out, ZP100 2-22 audio services supported B-2 auto check for software updates 5-32...
  • Page 169 Controller specifications B-5 Controller, sluggish A-6 Controller, turn off 5-6 cordless phone interference A-7 create playlist 3-24 4-19 create Sonos playlist 5-21 date and time settings 4-7 date, set 3-8 5-11 deep sleep 5-6 deep sleep timer 5-29 delay 3-31...
  • Page 170 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide delay, music A-6 delete alarm 3-9 delete Audible account 4-17 delete playlist 3-25 4-19 delete Rhapsody account 4-16 delete Sonos playlist 5-21 diagnostics A-11 diagnostics mode A-10 digital out, ZP80 2-24 display description B-5...
  • Page 171 Index firewall information 3-32 4-27 first ZP100 connection 2-2 fix permissions 3-29 flashing amber light A-10 flashing red light A-10 folders, sort by 1-4 3-11 formats, audio B-1 general preferences 3-14 4-11 group compilations 1-5 group compilations, iTunes 1-5 hidden ZonePlayer 2-12 hide Music Services tab 4-11 hide music services tab 3-14 home theater, connect to 2-13...
  • Page 172 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide large album art 5-20 LED explanations A-9 left speaker terminals 2-21 light sensor 5-5 light sleep 5-5 light, turn off 2-11 line in B-3 line out B-3 line-in encoding 3-31 5-33 line-in music source 2-16...
  • Page 173 Index music library 3-10 music library permissions 3-28 music queue 3-10 4-10 music selection 3-11 4-10 music service 3-13 4-11 music services tab 3-14 4-11 music sources 3-11 4-10 mute 3-6 mute all zones 2-20 mute button indicator 2-20 mute button, ZonePlayer 2-20 mute zone 2-20 NAS device setup, no router C-4 need help A-11...
  • Page 174 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide password, Rhapsody 3-18 4-16 pause 3-5 pause all 2-13 place track 5-19 play 3-5 play formats 1-2 play mode 3-24 4-18 5-20 play music 4-9 playback controls 3-5 playlist formats 1-2 playlists 5-16 playlists, imported 5-16...
  • Page 175 Index reset permissions 3-28 reset ZonePlayer A-4 rewind 3-5 Rhapsody 4-13 rhapsody 3-14 Rhapsody library, add tracks 5-21 Rhapsody radio 3-17 4-15 Rhapsody trial 3-15 4-13 right speaker terminals 2-21 schedule music index updates 3-29 4-23 5-25 screen brightness, Controller 5-29 screen resolution B-5 scroll wheel 5-4 searching for ZonePlayers error A-6...
  • Page 176 I-10 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide show menu 5-28 show Music Services tab 4-11 show music services tab 3-14 show time 5-13 shuffle 3-5 5-20 shuffle/repeat 5-20 sleep modes 5-5 sleep timer 3-10 5-13 sleep timer, docked 5-29 sleep timer, undocked 5-29...
  • Page 177 3-29 4-23 5-30 upgrade to Windows Vista A-1 UPnP settings 4-14 Using Windows Media Player 3-18 view clock 5-13 view, compilation albums 1-5 Vista A-1 voltage select 2-21 volume control 3-5 volume control, home theater 2-14 volume control, Sonos 2-14...
  • Page 178 I-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide WAV metadata 5-16 weight, Controller B-5 weight, ZonePlayer B-2 where to begin 2-1 white light, turn off 5-27 Windows file sharing 4-29 Windows firewall 3-32 Windows Media Player 3-18 Windows Media Player, selecting music 3-20...
  • Page 179 Index I-13 ZonePlayer, rename 2-10 zones button 5-3 ZP80 setup 2-5 ZP80, add to existing system 2-8...

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