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  • Page 1 ® SONOS PLAY:5 Product Guide...
  • Page 2 Sonos, Inc. SONOS and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos, Inc. SONOS Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Sonos products may be protected by one or more patents. Our patent-to-product information can be found here: sonos.com/legal/patents...

  • Page 3: Adding To An Existing Sonos System

    Adding to an existing Sonos system? The Sonos system can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding this PLAY:5 to an existing Sonos system, you can turn directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System" on page 6.

  • Page 4: Your Home Network

    Internet-based music service, you must install a router in your home network. If you do not have a router, purchase and install one before proceeding. If you are going to use the Sonos Controller App on an Android™...
  • Page 5 Sonos Controllers You can use any Sonos controller with the SONOS PLAY:5, including: • Sonos Controller for Android—Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos application from Google Play. • Sonos Controller for iPhone or Sonos Controller for iPad—Touch the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos controller application, or download the application from iTunes .
  • Page 6 Product Guide SONOS PLAY:5 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:5’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your PLAY:5. On/Off Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music.
  • Page 7 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle The acoustic port doubles as a handle so you can easily lift and carry the PLAY:5 from room to room. Please do not block or obstruct this port when the PLAY:5 is playing music.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Location

    • Don’t block the acoustic port when in use. • Care should be taken if placing the PLAY:5 close to an older CRT (cathode ray tube) television or computer monitor. If you notice any discoloration or distortion of your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:5 further from the device.

  • Page 9: Creating A Stereo Pair

    Optimum placement information • When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from each other. • Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos components. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging.
  • Page 10 • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac: Select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu. Select the Sonos stereo pair you wish to separate from the Room Settings for drop-down (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name).

  • Page 11: Playing Music

    The Sonos system indexes your local music so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums, composers, genres, or tracks.) If you add new music, simply update your music index to add this music to your Sonos music...

  • Page 12: Using Headphones

    Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose This iPad, This iPhone, or This iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.

  • Page 13: Using Line-In

    Using Line-In You can connect an external source, such as a portable music player, to your SONOS PLAY:5. The device will be automatically detected as soon as you plug it in. • To connect a portable music player, use the supplied 1/8" (3,5mm) stereo audio cable to plug a music player into the Audio In connection on the back of your S5.

  • Page 14: Basic Troubleshooting

    If you encounter this message while a Sonos product is connected to your router, you can try the steps below to resolve this issue. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support.
  • Page 15 • If you are not using a router, you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for more information. 3. Check the wiring Check the indicator lights on both the router and the Sonos product. The link/status lights should be lit solid, and the activity lights on the router should be blinking.
  • Page 16 • Check to ensure there are no obstacles to impede wireless operation. • Check your network connections. • The Sonos player may need to be reset. Disconnect the power cord for 5 seconds, and then reconnect. Wait for the Sonos player to restart.

  • Page 17: Player Status Indicators

    SONOS PLAY:5 I want to change my wireless network password If your Sonos system is set up wirelessly and you change your wireless network password, you will also need to change it on your Sonos system. Temporarily connect one of your Sonos players to your router with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 18  PLAY:3, PLAY:5, is in warning mode. • If you are not setting up your Sonos PLAYBAR Press the Pause button to stop the audio • system, this may indicate warning Check the vent slot for adequate cooling •...

  • Page 19: Important Safety Information

    Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Audio Line-In Auto-detecting 3.5mm audio line-in connection Stereo Pair setting Allows you to group two PLAY:5's in the same room with one PLAY:5 serving as the left channel and the other as the right channel. Music Audio Formats Supported ...
  • Page 21 SONOS PLAY:5 Feature Description 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX) allows Ethernet devices to connect through Network Bridging SonosNet. Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and Internet connectivity 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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