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"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean
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that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may
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Audio cable
Power cable
A. Under a TV
B. On a TV cabinet shelf
Audio cable to TV
Power cable to outlet
Mobile
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Download from the app
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Controls
Touch controls
Use PLAYBASE's
touch interface
to control volume
Volume Down
Play/Pause
Volume Up
and music
playback.
Swipe left for previous track (when applicable)
Swipe right for next track (when applicable)
1
Check your TV connections
Take a look at your current setup
A. If you have existing speakers and an audio
receiver, disconnect them. You won't need
them with PLAYBASE.
B. Make sure your streaming device, gaming
console, DVD/Blu-ray player and cable box
are all connected directly to your TV.
2
Plug the cables into PLAYBASE
Audio cable
Remove the protective caps. Connect the cable
into PLAYBASE's digital audio input, aligning it
carefully.
Power cord
Push the power cord all the way into
PLAYBASE's power port.
Note: The Ethernet cable is optional and only needed if you want to
connect your PLAYBASE or a BOOST to your router (ideal if the WiFi
in your home isn't reliable). If you don't connect the Ethernet cable,
Sonos will join your home's wireless network during setup. For more
information, go to www.sonos.com/rock-solid-wireless.
3
Choose a location
A. Under a TV
Lift your TV and put PLAYBASE under it
with the Sonos logo facing front. Make
by PLAYBASE. TVs can be heavy - we
recommend having someone help you lift it.
B. On a TV cabinet shelf
For the best sound, place PLAYBASE toward
the front of the furniture but DON'T let it hang
over the edge; allow 1-inch clearance on both
sides.
4
Plug the cables into TV and power
Audio cable
Connect the other end of the audio cable into
your TV's digital audio output.
Power cord
Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
5
Download the Sonos app
Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
TV remote
Use your TV remote to adjust volume.
The Sonos app will help you get this
working.
Sonos app
Use the Sonos app on your mobile
device to control volume, activate
speech enhancement and night mode,
and play music.
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  • Page 1 Note: The Ethernet cable is optional and only needed if you want to connect your PLAYBASE or a BOOST to your router (ideal if the WiFi los cables en in your home isn’t reliable). If you don’t connect the Ethernet cable, Sonos will join your home’s wireless network during setup.
  • Page 3 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 4: What's In The Box

    • Slim tabletop design practically disappears under your TV. • Simple two-cord setup—one for power, one for your TV. • Connects wirelessly to Sonos speakers in your other rooms to create a whole home sound system. • Syncs wirelessly with SUB and two PLAY:1s/3s/5s for 5.1 surround sound.

  • Page 5: Sonos App

    • Sonos app (iOS)—iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 8.0 or later; certain features may require later versions. Touch the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos app, or download the application from iTunes ®...
  • Page 6 Swipe right for next track (when applicable) Swipe left for next track (when applicable) On/Off Your Sonos system is designed to stay on; when you’re not using it, Sonos uses minimal electricity. • To quickly stop the music everywhere, touch Pause All from the Rooms menu in the Sonos app.
  • Page 7 Product Guide PLAYBASE Back Ethernet Port You can use an Ethernet cable to connect the PLAYBASE to your home network. You should only use this port to plug in either the PLAYBASE or a Sonos BRIDGE or BOOST. Digital Audio In (Optical) Use an audio optical cable (supplied) to connect the Sonos PLAYBASE’s digital audio input to the optical digital output on your...

  • Page 8: Tv Placement Guidelines

    Before you get started Before you start setting up the Sonos PLAYBASE, make sure any external components, like your cable box, DVD player, etc. are connected directly to your TV. If you have any existing home theater or surround sound equipment, disconnect it from your television.
  • Page 9 Attach the power cord to the PLAYBASE and plug it in, making sure to push the power cord all the way into the PLAYBASE. The status indicator light on top will begin to flash.
  • Page 10 Note: Sonos recommends you use the Sonos app on a mobile device instead of a computer to set up your PLAYBASE. If you’re setting up a new Sonos system, add your Sonos products in the following order: a. If you have a Sonos product connected to your router, add it first.

  • Page 11: If You Need Help

    If you’re adding to an existing Sonos system: a. Check to see if there’s a Sonos software update available. If you see one, please update your Sonos system before adding the PLAYBASE. (PLAYBASE is compatible with Sonos software versions 7.2 and later).

  • Page 12: Sub Settings

    Tap Remove SUB. Choose one of the following settings: • If you want to associate the SUB with a different Sonos speaker, select Choose Room for SUB and then select another room. • If you are not going to use the SUB right now, select Don’t use SUB. It will appear on the Rooms menu as SUB (unused) until you select it and associate it with another Sonos speaker.

  • Page 13: Surround Speakers

    Product Guide Choose one of the following settings: • If you want to associate the SUB with a different Sonos speaker, select Choose Room for SUB and then select another room. • If you are not going to use the SUB right now, select Don’t use SUB. It will appear on the Rooms menu as SUB (unused) until you select it and associate it with another Sonos speaker.

  • Page 14: Change The Surround Settings

    Sonos PLAYBASE Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings drop-down list. The room name appears as Room (+LS+RS). From the Basic tab, click Remove Surrounds. If these were newly purchased speakers, they will appear as Unused in the Rooms pane. If these speakers existed in your household previously, they revert back to their previous state.

  • Page 15: Play Music

    Product Guide Play music The PLAYBASE streams all your favorite music even when the TV is off. Just open the Sonos app on your mobile device or computer and choose the music you want to hear. Note: If TV Autoplay is set to On, the PLAYBASE automatically stops playing TV autoplay music and switches to TV audio whenever the TV is turned on.

  • Page 16: Playbase Settings

    While you’re listening to music in the Spotify app, select DEVICES AVAILABLE to connect to a Sonos room or room group. To use this feature you need to have a Sonos account. If you don’t have one, choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 17: Set Up A Remote Control

    • Add / Remove Surround Speakers (if surround speakers are present) Set up a remote control If you didn’t set up a remote control during PLAYBASE setup, or you want to use a different remote, follow the steps below. If you’re configuring a new remote because a distracting message appears on the TV when you adjust the...

  • Page 18: Tune Your Room With Trueplay

    Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac). Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left. Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings list, and then select the EQ tab. Choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 19: Recalibrate The Audio

    Tap Advanced Audio -> Recalibrate Audio. Follow the prompts to optimize your audio performance. • If you have a SUB associated with your PLAYBASE, you will be asked to choose between 2 test sounds: • Press Play to compare the volume of two test sounds, A and B, and then select No Difference, A is louder or B is louder.

  • Page 20: Additional Tv Sound Options

    TV is turned on, the music immediately stops and the PLAYBASE switches to TV audio. Additionally, if the PLAYBASE is in a room group when the TV is turned on, it automatically drops from the group. This setting is On by default.

  • Page 21: Ungroup On Autoplay

    White status light A white light displays on top of the PLAYBASE to indicate that the unit is functioning in normal operation. If desired, you can turn this indicator light off so that when the PLAYBASE is in normal operation the white light does not display.

  • Page 22: Basic Troubleshooting

    • Did you allow Sonos to check for updates? The Sonos PLAYBASE requires software version 7.2 or later. • Is the power cord properly seated? Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the PLAYBASE until it is flush with the surface.
  • Page 23 • From the list of codes that can be programmed, select a Sonos code if it appears in the list. • If Sonos does not appear in the list, select a code for any manufacturer brand other than your TV or other devices connected to the TV.
  • Page 24 • If you are using My Harmony website: • Type Sonos as the manufacturer and PLAYBASE as the model name. If the Sonos PLAYBASE is not in their database, you will be asked to confirm your entry or make another choice.

  • Page 25: I Have A New Router

    Sonos products. Disconnect the power cord from all of your Sonos products for at least 5 seconds. Reconnect them one at a time, starting with the Sonos product that is connected to your router (if one is usually connected).
  • Page 26 Sonos PLAYBASE • Using the Sonos app on a PC, select Settings -> Advanced from the Manage menu. On the General tab, select Wireless Setup. • Using the Sonos app on a Mac, select Preferences -> Advanced from the Sonos menu. On the General tab, select Wireless Setup.

  • Page 27: Product Status Indicators

    You can turn the white status indicator (dimly lit) with a Sonos system (normal CONNECT, SUB, light on or off from Room Settings. operation) CONNECT:AMP, (Sonos products that are paired together DOCK, PLAY:1, share the same setting.) PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR, PLAYBASE Solid white...
  • Page 28 If you are not setting up PLAYBAR, audio. • Sonos, this may indicate PLAYBASE For Sonos products with a vent warning mode. opening (SUB, CONNECT:AMP), check to make sure it’s not blocked. • Check the room temperature to make sure it’s less than 104°F/ 40° C.

  • Page 29: 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 30 One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi 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 31: Need More Help

    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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