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Sonos Playbase Product Manual

Sonos Playbase Product Manual

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  • 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.

  • Page 3: New To Sonos

    • Syncs wirelessly with Sub and two Sonos speakers, such as two Play:5s, for 5.1 surround sound. • Securely supports TVs up to 75 lbs (34 kg). It takes just a few minutes to get your Playbase up and running. Once you’ve set it up, you can add more Sonos speakers any time.

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    • Wi-Fi—have network name and password ready. See . • Mobile device (it’s easier) or computer—connected to the same Wi-Fi. You’ll need this for setup. • Sonos app—guides you through setup (install it on the device you’re using for setup). Select a location You can place the Playbase under your TV or on a shelf.

  • Page 5: Connect The Cables

    Sonos Playbase Note: Don’t place objects lighter than 5 lbs. (2.3 kgs) on top of your Playbase or the sound may send them flying. Connect the cables Before you start Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.

  • Page 6: Explore Playbase

    Product Guide Attach the power cord to the Playbase and plug it in. Push the power cord firmly into the Playbase until it is flush with the surface The speaker status light on top flashes. Explore Playbase Play and control your music using the Sonos app or the touch controls.

  • Page 7: Connector Panel

    Use the app to change sound settings or modify the way your home theater speaker works with your TV. Refer to the Sonos App for Mobile Devices product guide to get more information about using the Sonos app. Note: You can also use the Sonos app for Mac or PC.

  • Page 8: Ungroup On Autoplay

    Product Guide TV Autoplay Turn on TV Autoplay (default) so audio plays directly through the home theater speaker when you turn on your If music is playing when you turn on the TV, the music stops and the home theater speaker switches to TV audio.

  • Page 9: Play Music

    • Adjust EQ Play music Playbase can stream music even when the TV is off. If TV Autoplay is On, the music stops and switches to TV audio whenever you turn on the TV. • Radio by TuneIn. Select from more than 100,000 free internet radio stations, podcasts, and shows.

  • Page 10: Skip To Next Or Previous Song

    > Settings. The app guides you through setup. • Add a Sub for room-filling bass. • Add a pair of Sonos speakers as rear surrounds. • Add both a Sub and pair of surrounds for full 5.1 home theater sound.

  • Page 11: Change Sub Settings

    Sonos Playbase Add a Sub You can pair a Sub with any Sonos speaker or amplified component. On a mobile device: > Settings > Room Settings. Choose the room with the speaker you want to pair, and tap Add Sub.

  • Page 12: Remove A Sub

    • If you’re not using it, select Don’t use Sub. It appears in Rooms as Sub (unused) until paired with a speaker. Surround speakers Turn two Sonos speakers (same model) into separate right and left channels for your home theater. If you create a room group or stereo pair instead, you won’t have surround sound. Note:...

  • Page 13: Change Surround Settings

    Select the Surrounds tab and change the settings Remove surrounds If the speakers were part of your Sonos system before you added them as surrounds, they’ll revert back to their previous room names. Otherwise, they’ll appear as Unused in Rooms.

  • Page 14: Turn The Speaker On Or Off

    • Contact your cable service provider for more help. In the code list, search for the Sonos code. • If Sonos doesn’t appear, select a code other than that of your TV and its connected devices. • DO NOT initiate an automated search for a code.

  • Page 15: Your Home Network

    Note: You may need to add your home theater speaker if it doesn’t exist in the database. Your home network Your Sonos speakers and the mobile device with the Sonos app need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Wireless network Setting up Sonos on your home Wi-Fi is the answer for most homes.

  • Page 16: Got A New Router

    If you purchase a new router or change your internet service provider (ISP), you’ll need to restart your Sonos products after the router is installed. Note: If you keep a Sonos product connected to your router and an ISP technician connects it to the new router, then you’ll only need to restart your other Sonos products.

  • Page 17: Important Safety Information

    • Do not use chemical solvents (e.g. alcohol, benzene, paint thinner) or other flammable cleaning liquids. • Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit or the power cord has been damaged in any way, if liquid or other foreign matter has fallen into the ventilation openings, or the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home Wi-Fi network with any 802.11 b/g/n router. 802.11n only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11 b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router. ™ SonosNet...

  • Page 19: Product Guide Feedback

    We’d love to hear from you! We’ll read your feedback carefully and use it to help us improve our product guides. Write to us at: docfeedback@sonos.com If you’re having a problem with your Sonos system, please contact Customer Care so they can help. Email them at http://www.sonos.com/emailsupport.

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