Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Product Manual page 15

Sonos Controller for Mac or PC
To a computer or powered speakers
• You will need a stereo mini to RCA Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors)
to connect the Sonos component's analog audio output to the computer's audio input.
• You may need a Y-adapter audio cable (one1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the
speakers to the audio outputs on the Sonos component. If your speakers have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you will
need to attach a female-to-female coupler between the speaker plug and the Y-adapter audio cable.
For additional information on connecting audio devices, you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables.
Step 3: Install the software
If your operating system is Windows® XP or later, or Macintosh® OS X, simply insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM and
follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the software, configure your music system, and set up access to
your music files.
During the setup process, you will be prompted to register your Sonos system. Your music system must be registered in order
to receive future software updates, technical support and access to free music service trials, so please be sure to register
during the setup process. We do not share your email address with other companies.
Note: Firewall software such as Norton Internet Security™, McAfee® Personal Firewall,
Windows Firewall, or Mac OS X built-in firewall, can block the operation of your Sonos
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 Controller for Mac or PC. You may also need to change the settings of
your firewall software to ensure that Windows file sharing is not blocked. For detailed
instructions, please go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/firewall.
Usage Data
To help us improve our products and services, Sonos would like to collect usage data about how you use your Sonos system.
We will never provide any of this information to third parties. To learn more, you can go to our Website at www.sonos.com/
legal/usage-data.
During setup, you will be requested to allow Sonos to collect usage data. You can change your mind anytime by selecting File
(PC) or Sonos (Mac) -> Preferences, and unchecking the preference box.
Step 4: Add a Sonos Controller
You can use any Sonos controller to control your Sonos system, including:
• The Sonos Controller for Android — Touch the Market button on your smartphone to download the free Sonos appli-
cation from the Android Market™
• The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for iPad — Tap the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch
or iPad to download the free Sonos application, or you can download the application from iTunes
from iTunes, you will need to sync before you see the Sonos logo display on your device)
• The SONOS CONTROL (purchased separately)
• The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your Sonos component)
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