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  • Page 1 ® Sonos PLAY:1 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: New To Sonos

    PLAY:1. Once you’ve got it set up, you can add additional Sonos products any time. Adding to an existing Sonos system? Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding a PLAY:1 to an existing Sonos system, you can turn directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System" on page 5.

  • Page 4: Your Home Network

    • Your WiFi network is already in high demand with streaming video and web surfing and you want to create a separate wireless network exclusively for your Sonos speakers. • You want to pair a SUB™ and/or a pair of PLAY:1 or PLAY:3™ speakers with your PLAYBAR to create a 3.1 or 5.1 home theater setup.

  • Page 5: Play:1 Top / Back

    • Sonos Controller for Mac or PC—Download from our Web site at: www.sonos.com/support/downloads. • Sonos CONTROL Sonos is always working on new ways to help you control the music any way you want. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products.

  • Page 6: Selecting A Location

    1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of the unit is recommended. • Care should be taken if placing the PLAY:1 close to an older CRT (cathode ray tube) television. If you notice any discoloration or distortion of your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:1 further from the television.

  • Page 7: Wall Mounting

    Select a location for your PLAY:1 (see "Selecting a Location" above for optimal placement guidelines.) Attach the power cord to the PLAY:1 and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the bottom of the PLAY:1 until it is flush with the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 8 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 9: Surround Speakers

    Adding surround speakers You can easily pair two PLAY:1 or PLAY:3 products with a PLAYBAR to function as left and right surround channels in your Sonos surround sound experience. You can either configure surround speakers during the setup process, or follow the steps below to add them.

  • Page 10: Surround Settings

    Using a handheld Sonos controller From the Settings menu, select Room Settings. Select the room the Sonos PLAYBAR and surround speakers are located in. It appears as Room (+LS+RS) on the Room Settings menu. Select Advanced Audio -> Surround Settings.

  • Page 11: Removing Surround Speakers

    Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac). Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left. Choose the room the Sonos PLAYBAR is located in from the Room Settings for drop-down list. The room name appears as Room (+LS+RS).

  • Page 12: Playing Music

    Please check the individual music service’s Web site for more information.) If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.

  • Page 13: Google Play Music (Android Devices)

    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 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: I Have A New Router

    Product Guide • Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos product that is wired to your router.The link lights should be lit solid and the activity lights should be blinking. • If the link lights are not lit, try connecting to a different port on your router.

  • Page 17: I Want To Change My Wireless Network Password

    Once the password is accepted, unplug the player from your router and move it back to its original location. 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.

  • Page 18: Player Status Indicators

    Product Guide Player Status Indicators Important Note: Do not place any items on top of your Sonos player. This may impede the air flow and cause it to overheat. Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Solid white Powered up and associated with a...

  • 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

    Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. If wall mounting your Sonos products, make sure to use proper third-party wall mounting hardware and follow all their instructions.
  • Page 21 Works on your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g, 2.4GHz broadcast capable router Also works on SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port Ethernet Port Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet 2.0...

  • Page 22: Regulation Information

    • All Sonos devices have in-products antennas. Users cannot reorient or relocate the receiving antenna without modifying the product •...
  • Page 23 Each Sonos player expands the range of SonosNet mesh network because while each device must be within range of at least one other Sonos player, they do not need to be within range of a central access point. In addition to extending the range between Sonos products, SonosNet can extend the range of other data networking devices within the home, such as Android devices directly connected to SonosNet.

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