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  • Page 1 Sonos® Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 2 Sonos, Inc. Sonos is a registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the United States, Canada and Australia, and a trademark of Sonos, Inc. in other countries. Sonosnet, ZonePlayer, ZoneBridge, and all Sonos logos are trademarks of Sonos, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding to an Existing Sonos System ........
  • Page 4 Adding an Audible account ...........4-30 Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos......4-31 Deleting an Audible account.
  • Page 5 Using the Sonos Controller ........
  • Page 6 Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100 ........

  • Page 7: Regulation Information

    Regulation Information Europe Sonos declares that this product complies with the requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/ED). A copy of the full Declaration of Conformance may be obtained at http://eu.sonos.com. Attention In France, operation is limited to indoor use within the band 2.454-2.4835 GHz.
  • Page 8 Recycling Information This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead please deliver it to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By recycling this product correctly, you will help conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative environmental consequences.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Multi-Room Music System is designed to provide you with online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates so be sure to register during the setup process. At no time is your e-mail address provided to other companies.
  • Page 10 • Last.fm™ • Napster® • Pandora® • Rhapsody ® • SIRIUS® Internet Radio • Sonos is also compatible with music download services, including AOL® Music Now, eMusic®, Wal-Mart®, and Zune™ Marketplace Compatible playlist formats • iTunes® • Musicmatch™ • Rhapsody®...

  • Page 11: Compatible Streaming Formats

    • For the latest product documentation, go to http://www.sonos.com/support/ documents. • For answers to common or uncommon questions, go to http://faq.sonos.com. • For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to http://faq.sonos.com/specs. • For the latest Sonos Multi-Room Music System product news, go to http://www.sonos.com.

  • Page 12: System Registration

    Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide System Registration Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music service trials. At no time is any of your information provided to other companies. Using the Desktop Controller Select Sonos System Registration from the Help menu (Windows) or the Sonos menu(Macintosh).

  • Page 13: Windows Shortcut Keys

    Chapter 1: Overview Windows Shortcut Keys FUNCTION Help Album Art Equalizer Unmute All Zones Mute All Zones Mute Zone Volume Down Volume Up Next Play/Pause Play Now Play Next Previous Add to Queue Shuffle Repeat KEY SEQUENCE CTRL + F CTRL + P CTRL + N CTRL + Shift + N...

  • Page 14: Macintosh Shortcut Keys

    Next Next Zone Play/Pause Play Now Play Next Preferences Previous Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide KEY SEQUENCE Option + Command + A Command + — Shift + Command + C Shift + Command + D Command + = Command + ?
  • Page 15 Radio Repeat Schedule Music Index Updates Set Up Music Library Set Up Zones Shuffle Sleep Timer Sonos Playlists Unmute All Zones Update Music Index Now Volume Down Volume Up Shift + Command + Up Arrow Command + 4 Option + Command + R...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 System Setup

    Sonos® Multi-Room Music System correctly. See "Your Computer Requirements" on page 1-1 to make sure your home network is ready for Sonos, and then turn to "Setting Up a New Sonos System" on page 2-2 for installation instructions.

  • Page 17: Setting Up A New Sonos System

    2. Place the ZonePlayers in the rooms where you want to play music, and connect the appropriate cables. Install the software and follow the prompts to add the Sonos components, and set up access to your music files. Note: During the setup process, you will be prompted to register your Sonos system.
  • Page 18 • If you have structured (built-in) wiring that connects to a router located elsewhere in your home, you can connect from a live wall plate to any of the Ethernet switch connectors on the back of a Sonos component. Setup illustrations (into router)
  • Page 19 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 20 If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to the ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge instead. Then you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into.
  • Page 21 When making connections, ensure that none of the strands of your speaker wire come in contact with an adjoining terminal on the rear panel. 3. Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-loaded speaker connector post inward to reveal the connection hole. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 22 1. Attach the power cord and plug in the ZonePlayer. The Mute button indicator and the ZonePlayer Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to a Sonos Multi-Room Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.) 2.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Install Software

    • Select the proper input channel on the receiver. • After you finish setting up your Sonos system, go to "Using Line-out" on page 2- 18 to adjust the volume settings. Connect to a computer or powered speakers •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: System Setup • If you have a different operating system, you can set up your music system using the Sonos Controller instead. See "System Setup Using the Controller" on page C-1, or you can go to http://faq.sonos.com/nodcr for setup assistance.
  • Page 25 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 2-10 Step 4: Add the Sonos Controller Plug your Sonos Controller into the power adapter and follow the prompts on the Controller’s screen to add it to your music system. You can use the Controller while it is charging.

  • Page 26: Adding To An Existing Sonos System

    • There is enough wireless signal strength for the ZonePlayer to function reliably Add a ZoneBridge If you are adding a ZoneBridge to an EXISTING Sonos system, please follow the steps below. If you are setting up a NEW Sonos Multi-Room Music System, please see "Setting Up a New Sonos System"...
  • Page 27 ZonePlayer(s) to other locations. A Sonos ZoneBridge will not display in your Zones menu after it is set up. If you wish to change the settings for this device, you can choose one of the following options:...

  • Page 28: Add A Zoneplayer

    ZonePlayer to your music system (see steps below). You can then unplug the component from your router, replace it with the new ZonePlayer, and move the original Sonos component to a new location.

  • Page 29: Add A Controller

    ZonePlayer Status indicator will change to solid white. Add a Controller You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you remove it from the packaging. Plug it into the power adapter, and then follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to add it to your music system (you can use the Controller while it is charging.) For additional information about your handheld Controller, see "The Sonos®...

  • Page 30: Turning Off White Status Indicator

    Chapter 2: System Setup Using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings and press OK. If you wish to change the name of a ZoneBridge, select ZoneBridge Settings instead. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone you wish to change, and press OK.

  • Page 31: Changing A Zoneplayer's Operating Mode

    OK. Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode It’s possible to use a ZonePlayer simply to extend the wireless range of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System and not to play music, by placing the ZonePlayer into Sonos Extender mode.

  • Page 32: Equalization (Sound Settings)

    4. Select either Normal or Sonos Extender mode, and press OK. When a ZonePlayer is in Sonos Extender mode, it does not display in your Zones menu. When you change it back to normal operation using the ZonePlayer Settings screen, it will appear as an unnamed zone and you can rename it at that time.

  • Page 33: Turning Off Music System

    2-18 Turning Off Music System Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To stop streaming music in all zones, you can use the Pause All feature.

  • Page 34: To Control The Volume From Home Theater

    ZonePlayer attached to your home theater. Select Line-Out Level, and choose Variable. 3. Use the Controller to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear music. This may be at the high end of the volume scale.

  • Page 35: To Connect To A Computer Or Powered Speakers

    ZonePlayer(s) in your house. So, connect your CD player to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System and listen to the CDs you haven’t had a chance to rip to your music library, or connect to your TV and listen to the football game on the patio while cooking on the grill.

  • Page 36: Setup Illustrations

    Chapter 2: System Setup • To connect a portable player to the ZonePlayer, you will need a 1/8 inch mini- stereo to RCA audio cable. Plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection on the ZonePlayer. Setup illustrations To connect using the Desktop Controller 1.

  • Page 37: Changing The Line-In Encoding Setting

    Changing the line-in encoding setting The audio from line-in sources can be encoded to produce compressed or uncompressed audio. We recommend the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if: • You want optimal performance with home theaters. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: System Setup • You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. Using the Desktop Controller 1.

  • Page 39: Zoneplayer Front

    Multi-Room Music System (normal operation). Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity when not playing music. To stop streaming music in all zones, use the Pause All feature.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: System Setup Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when ZonePlayer is connecting to your music system. Volume Up (+) Volume Down (-) To mute/unmute this ZonePlayer: Press the Mute...

  • Page 41: Zoneplayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors

    Important Note: Power rating should be at least 75W for 8 Ohm speakers and at least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers Ethernet switch connectors (2) Right speaker terminals Left speaker terminals Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Analog Subwoofer audio in output...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: System Setup Voltage select AC power (mains) input Analog audio in Subwoofer output Note: If you disconnect your subwoofer, make sure to also disconnect the subwoofer’s cable from the ZonePlayer output. AC 115/230 V Select the voltage setting that is appropriate for your country.

  • Page 43: Zoneplayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors

    Ethernet switch connectors (4) Right speaker terminals Left speaker terminals Voltage select AC power (mains) input Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Left speaker terminals Analog audio in Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: System Setup Analog audio out (fixed/variable) Analog audio in Subwoofer output Note: If you disconnect your subwoofer, make sure to also disconnect the subwoofer’s cable from the ZonePlayer output. Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the ZonePlayer’s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver.

  • Page 45: Zoneplayer 90/80 Rear Panel Connectors

    (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Analog audio in Analog audio out (fixed/variable) Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Analog audio in Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.

  • Page 46: Zonebridge Front

    Press the Connect button to join the ZoneBridge to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. • LED Flashes white when powering up; flashes green and white when connecting to your Sonos Multi- Room Music System. • LED Solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System (normal operation).

  • Page 47: Zonebridge Rear Panel

    Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power outlet.

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Managing Zones

    Managing Zones What Are Zones? A zone is just another word for a room in your house—Sonos lets you enjoy music in up to 32 rooms, inside or out. We call them zones because you can group rooms together to play the same song in different rooms, or you can play a different song in every room.

  • Page 49: Linking Zones

    • Any zones you link will automatically drop their current music queue and begin to play the music queue from the highlighted zone. If you want to be able to play that music queue later, you can save it as a Sonos playlist before linking the zones. See "Sonos Playlists" on page 4-59.
  • Page 50 Using the Sonos Controller 1. Press the Zones button on your Controller. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone or zone group that you want to add, and press Link Zone.

  • Page 51: Dropping Zones

    3. Select the zone you want to drop from the group. If you want to drop all the zones in the zone group, select All Zones in Group. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Press the Zones button on your Controller. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Select zone to add to group...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Managing Zones 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone group you want to change, and press Drop Zone. 3. Highlight the zone you want to drop from the group, and press OK. The room that’s removed from the zone group stops playing music. The other zones in the zone group continue unaffected.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Managing And Playing Music

    Note: If a computer on your network is turned off or is in standby mode, the music folders on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System until the computer is turned back on.
  • Page 54 What is a Sonos playlist? A Sonos playlist is a music queue you create and then save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist.

  • Page 55: Managing Music Folders

    Over time, you may wish to add or remove music folders from this list. Music folders are indexed by the Sonos Multi-Room Music System so you can view your music by categories. You can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses music from at any time.
  • Page 56 Some music services may automatically change the permissions on your music folders when you add new music, so that Sonos can no longer access your music. If your music service does this, you can change the preference setting below to allow Sonos to reset permissions when your music index is updated.

  • Page 57: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Adding a shared folder 1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library. The shared music folders that are currently available to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System appear. 2. Select Add.

  • Page 58: Using The Sonos Controller

    System are displayed. (If a computer on your network is turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the music on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Multi- Room Music System until the computer is turned back on.)
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Adding a shared folder from the list 1. To make another shared folder available to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System, select Add New from the Selected Shared Folders screen. Your network will be scanned for shared folders that your music system is not currently accessing.

  • Page 60: Scheduling Automatic Updates

    If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, you can simply update your music index to add the new music to your Sonos music library. 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings, and press OK.

  • Page 61: Selecting From Music Library

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music 3. From the Music Library Management menu, select Schedule Music Index Update — select On, and then press OK. 4. Select Music Index Update Time, and press OK. 5. Use the scroll wheel to select the time you would like your music index to update each day, pressing OK after each entry.

  • Page 62: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    1. From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to play music in. 2. Choose one of the following options: • From the Music Library pane, select the Library tab, or • From the Music menu, select Library. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 63 Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music. If you’ve previously saved music queues as Sonos playlists, you can browse these playlists using the Sonos Playlists tab. Search 1.

  • Page 64: Drag And Drop

    The OK button The OK button on the handheld Sonos Controller is used to make music selections.You can change the action of the OK button by selecting System Settings>Controller Settings>OK Button from the Music menu. Preference settings include: •...
  • Page 65 2. To play all songs by an artist, on an album, or in a genre, highlight the selection and select Add to Queue, or press OK. 3. If you’ve created Sonos playlists (tracks you’ve organized into lists), you can play them anytime by selecting Sonos Playlists from the Music menu. For more information, see "Sonos Playlists"...

  • Page 66: Music Library Preferences

    This means that any artists that appear solely on compilations will not appear in your Artists list. There are two ways you can group compilations within Sonos: Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Desktop Controller for Windows Desktop Controller for Macintosh Group using iTunes® compilations iTunes normally organizes your iTunes Music folder as [Artist]/[Album]/[Track name]. iTunes has a feature that allows you to group your compilations albums together. This will organize your compilations and soundtrack albums as [Compilations]/[Album]/ [Track name].
  • Page 68 4-16 Within Sonos: You can organize your Sonos music library to use this iTunes compilation view. Using the Desktop Controller 1. SelectFile (or Sonos)>Preferences. 2. From the Library tab, select Group using iTunes compilations. 3. If you would like to see the individual artists displayed in a Contributing Artist view, check the Show Contributing Artists in the Music Library checkbox.
  • Page 69 If you choose not to group compilation albums, the individual artists will display within your Artists view. Using the Desktop Controller 1. Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences. 2. From the Library tab, select Do not group compilations. All of the individual artists will then appear in the Artists view.

  • Page 70: Imported Playlists

    'iTunes Music Library.xml' file is shared along with your music to the Sonos system. For typical iTunes installations, this file is located in the iTunes folder. • Sonos is unable to play tracks purchased from the iTunes Music Store as they are Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 71: Managing The Music Queue

    Apple's proprietary Digital Rights Management (DRM) scheme. For additional information, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages or Forums at www.sonos.com/support. Managing the Music Queue Once you have added tracks to a queue, you can make changes to the music queue using the playback buttons, the Play menu options, or the queue control buttons.

  • Page 72: Moving A Track Within The Queue

    4-20 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide The song disappears from the queue list. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Press View Queue. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the song you want to remove from the queue. 3. Press Edit Queue.

  • Page 73: Clearing The Music Queue

    • From the Play menu, select Queue>Clear Queue. This will clear the entire queue in the selected zone and the music will stop playing. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Press View Queue. 2. Press Clear Queue, and select Yes to verify.
  • Page 74 4-22 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Zones menu, press OK to display the Now Playing screen. 2. Press Play Mode. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select a play mode, and press OK.

  • Page 75: Viewing Large Album Art

    To activate any of the free music service trials that are included with your Sonos system, your Sonos system must be registered. If you have not yet registered, you can go to "System Registration"...

  • Page 76: Activating A Music Trial

    Music Services tab" on page 4-26. If you don’t currently have a music service enabled, you can click the Get Music button to browse the latest online music and audio services available for use with the Sonos Multi-Room Music System.

  • Page 77: Adding A Compatible Music Service

    If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user id and password information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system. To see the latest list of compatible music services, you can go to www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/ partners/default.aspx.

  • Page 78: Showing/Hiding The Music Services Tab

    The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. 2. Select Add. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add, and press OK. 4. Enter your music service user name, and then press Accept.
  • Page 79 Services tab in the Music Library box. Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh • Go to Sonos>Preferences>General and check or uncheck the Show the Mu- sic Services tab in the Music Library box. Note: If your music service does not appear when you click the Music Services tab, your firewall may be preventing Sonos from accessing it.

  • Page 80: Your Music Service Password

    Go to your music service provider’s Web site, and change your password in the account settings. Once you've changed your password there, update your Sonos system by selecting one of the following options: • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Set Up Music Services from the Music menu.

  • Page 81: Audible.com

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Audible.com® The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is compatible with Audible, Inc. (Format 4 file downloads only.) If you are interested in signing up for Audible’s spoken word audio services, go to www.audible.com for more information.

  • Page 82: Adding An Audible Account

    3. Enter your Audible account user name and password. Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh 1. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System (using the Select Music Source screen).

  • Page 83: Deleting An Audible Account

    Index Now from the Music menu. Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System (using the Select Music Source screen). 1. From the menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.

  • Page 84: Last.fm

    If you’re a Last.fm customer, you’ve got everything you need to start enjoying Last.fm on your Sonos system. Sonos connects directly to Last.fm so you can listen to Last.fm radio stations, create new stations, and use scrobbling to personalize your listening experience.

  • Page 85: Napster®

    You can set a preference to have your music selections scrobbled while listening to Last.fm on your Sonos system. This means that every song you listen to is sent to Last.fm and used to create a personal music profile on Last.fm's Website, which in turn you can share, or use to discover more music you love.

  • Page 86: Using The Desktop Controller For Windows

    Your free Napster trial account will be valid for 30 days. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Napster with Sonos, you can become a Napster subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/napster/subscribe and click Join Napster Now.
  • Page 87 2. Select Napster Trial and press OK. 3. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user name and password.
  • Page 88 1. From the Music Services tab, highlight a Napster artist, album, or track, and right-click. 2. Select Add to My Napster Library. These selections can then be easily accessed later by selecting My Library instead of using Search or Browse to locate them again. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 89: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Your free Napster trial account will be valid for 30 days. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Napster with Sonos, you can become a Napster subscriber. You can go to www.sonos.com/napster/subscribe and click Get Napster Now.
  • Page 90 2. Select Napster Trial and press OK. 3. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user name and password.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Selecting music from Napster Napster selection choices include: • Search • Browse Napster content, including top 100 lists, New Releases and Napster Playlists • My Library • All Tracks • Genres • Artists • My Playlists 1.
  • Page 92 1. From the Desktop Controller menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services. 2. Select the account you wish to remove, and click Remove. 3. Select Remove to confirm. This will not delete your account from Napster. Your account status with Napster will be unaffected. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 93: Using The Sonos Controller

    Get Napster Now. Once you become a Napster customer, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps below) in order to have instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. 1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.

  • Page 94: Selecting Music

    2. Select Napster Trial and press OK. 3. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user name and password.
  • Page 95 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music • Play Next to play the selection after the current track • Add to End of Queue to add it to the end of your music queue • Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the queue of previous music selections •...

  • Page 96: Pandora®

    Pandora offers two types of subscription accounts - a free ad-based account, and a paid subscription account. If you are a free subscriber, Pandora will serve you ads when playing Pandora on your Sonos system. If you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will serve you ad-free radio streaming.
  • Page 97 Upgrading your account If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free account to a paid Pandora subscription, simply go to www.pandora.com and upgrade your account. Once you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will stop serving you ads - no further action is required by you to update your Sonos system.

  • Page 98: Deleting A Station

    Deleting a station 1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora Radio. Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed. 2. Right-click, and select Delete Station. 3. Select Yes to confirm. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 99: Bookmarking A Track

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Rating a track 1. From the Now Playing screen, click the Ratings button. 2. Choose one of the following options: • Select I like this track - Pandora will play more tracks with similar qualities. •...

  • Page 100: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Pandora offers two types of subscription accounts - a free ad-based account, and a paid subscription account. If you are a free subscriber, Pandora will serve you ads when playing Pandora on your Sonos system. If you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will serve you ad-free radio streaming.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music 4. If you find what you are looking for, select Create the station and click Continue. If you’d like to try again, select That’s not what I want and click Continue. Note: Pandora has a setting that allows you to filter explicit content. You can turn this on or off by selecting Edit Your Account at www.pandora.com.
  • Page 102 • Select I like this track - Pandora will play more tracks with similar qualities. • Select I don’t like this track - Pandora will not longer play this track on this radio station. • Select Don’t play this track for a month. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 103: Using The Sonos Controller

    Using the Sonos Controller Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup. The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. 2. Select Add. 4-51...
  • Page 104 Upgrading your account If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free Pandora account to a paid subscription, simply go to www.pandora.com and upgrade your account. Once you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will stop serving you ads.

  • Page 105: Selecting A Radio Station

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Selecting a radio station 1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio and press OK. Your current Pandora stations are displayed. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a radio station, and press OK. Adding more music to a station 1.

  • Page 106: Rhapsody®

    PC on. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration" on page 1-4 for help with this step.

  • Page 107: Using The Desktop Controller For Windows

    Your free Rhapsody trial account will be valid for 30 days. After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Rhapsody with Sonos, you can become a Rhapsody subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/Rhapsody/subscribe and click Join Rhapsody Now.
  • Page 108 2. Select Rhapsody Trial and press OK. 3. Select I already have a Rhapsody account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Rhapsody user name and password.

  • Page 109: Using Search

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music • Select Play Now to play the selection now • Select Play Next to play the selection after the current track • Select Add to End of Queue to add it to the end of your music queue •...
  • Page 110 To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting.

  • Page 111: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Join Rhapsody Now. Once you become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your Rhapsody account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. 1. From the Music Services tab, select Rhapsody Trial.
  • Page 112 Sonos this way instead: 1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services. The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system are displayed. If Rhapsody Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Follow the prompts to enter your Rhapsody user name and password.
  • Page 113 To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting.

  • Page 114: Using The Sonos Controller

    Join Rhapsody Now. Once you become a Rhapsody customer, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps below) in order to have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. 1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
  • Page 115 2. Select Rhapsody Trial and press OK. 3. Select I already have a Rhapsody account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Rhapsody user name and password.
  • Page 116 3. Select a radio station, and press OK. Adding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library From the Now Playing screen, select Rhapsody to add a track or an album to your Rhapsody Library. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 117: Sirius®

    Now you can listen to SIRIUS Internet Radio using your Sonos® Multi-Room Music System. Sonos connects directly to SIRIUS to give you instant access to more than 80 premium channels. Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day, SIRIUS trial—no signup, no credit card necessary.
  • Page 118 4-66 After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can become a premium SIRIUS Internet Radio Service subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/SIRIUS/subscribe and click Subscribe Now. Once you become a premium subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your SIRIUS account information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-...
  • Page 119 Satellite Radio subscriber, you’ll have access to a free 30-day SIRIUS Internet Radio trial. After the trial, if you want to keep listening to SIRIUS on Sonos, simply upgrade your SIRIUS account to SIRIUS Internet Radio’s premium audio offering. See Upgrading your SIRIUS account below for help with this step.
  • Page 120 Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day SIRIUS trial—no signup, no credit card necessary. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration" on page 1-4 for help with this step.
  • Page 121 After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can become a premium SIRIUS Internet Radio Service subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/SIRIUS/subscribe for subscription information. Once you become a premium subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your SIRIUS account information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-...
  • Page 122 If you are a standard SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscriber Your current SIRIUS subscription level includes free SIRIUS Internet Radio at standard audio quality - 32Kbps. Sonos requires premium audio quality streams - 128 Kpbs. Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day, SIRIUS Internet Radio trial—no signup, no credit card necessary.
  • Page 123 Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Nothing additional is required. Upgrading your SIRIUS account Note: If you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos after the trial period ends, you will have to upgrade your SIRIUS account to a premium level subscription. You can go to www.sonos.com/SIRIUS for more information.

  • Page 124: Using The Sonos Controller

    1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials. 2. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial and press OK. 3. Select I’m new to SIRIUS, and follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. Your free SIRIUS Internet Radio trial account will be valid for 30 days.
  • Page 125 3. Select I already have a SIRIUS account, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos music system. (If you do not know your SIRIUS user name and password, you can contact SIRIUS directly to retrieve them.) •...
  • Page 126 Note: Some SIRIUS radio stations contain adult content that may not be suitable for children under 18. If you would like to remove the SIRIUS 30-day trial from your Sonos music system after you activate it, please see "Removing a music service trial" on page 4-28.

  • Page 127: Windows Media® Player 11

    Once you have Windows Media Player on your computer, you must make sure media sharing is turned on so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can access the music stored in your WMP library. This is a one-time preference setting.

  • Page 128: Turning On Automatic Media Sharing

    You may want to turn on automatic media sharing so that you don't have to manually share a new device each time you add one to your network. 1. Start Windows Media Player 11. 2. Click the Library tab. 3. Select Media Sharing. 4. Click the Settings button. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 129: Selecting Music From Windows Media Player

    Sonos Playlists Sonos Playlists are music queues you create and save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist. Creating a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop Controller 1.
  • Page 130 3. Type a name for this playlist, and pressOK (Windows) or Save (Macintosh). This queue is now accessible from the Sonos Playlists tab. To play a saved queue, highlight the desired playlist from the Sonos Playlists tab, and then choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 131: Deleting A Sonos Playlist

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Deleting a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop Controller 1. From the Sonos Playlists tab, highlight the playlist you want to delete. 2. Choose one of the following options: • Click Delete, or • Click Delete Playlist from the Music menu.

  • Page 132: Radio

    4-80 Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that provides access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs. You can easily find radio from all over the world— music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts.

  • Page 133: Setting Up Or Changing A Local Radio Location

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music 3. Select Radio and press OK. 4. Choose one of the following options: • Select a radio station, radio show or podcast from your Favorites folder (these are stations or shows you have previously saved as Favorites). •...
  • Page 134 3. Select a new location and then press OK (PC) or Done (Macintosh). Using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Music menu, select Radio and press OK. 2. Highlight Local Radio, and then press the Change Location soft key. 3. Choose one of the following options: Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 135: Adding A New Radio Station

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music • Select Enter Zip Code as your search criteria and you will be prompted to enter your zip code. • Or, select City as your search criteria, and use the scroll wheel to select your desired location.

  • Page 136: Editing A Radio Station

    • Select Edit, or • Select Edit Radio Station from the Music menu. 3. Change the streaming URL, the station name, or click Add to Favorites to add the station to your Favorites list, and click OK. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 137: Adding A Station Or Show To Your Favorites List

    Using the Desktop Controller From the Radio tab, highlight a radio station or radio show, and click Add to Favorites. Using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Music menu, select Radio. 2. Use the scroll wheel to find and highlight a radio station or radio show, and then press the Add to Favorites soft key.

  • Page 138: Chapter 5 Desktop Controller For Windows

    Desktop Controller for Windows The Sonos Desktop Controller (DCR) software is compatible with Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center operating systems. (You can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats.) For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller for Windows software on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files.

  • Page 139: Playback Controls

    Select an action in one of the following ways: • Click an action button • Select an action from the Menu bar • Highlight a selection and then right-click Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Volume controls Music Library pane Music selection...

  • Page 140: Volume Control

    Chapter 5: Desktop Controller for Windows The Now Playing pane displays track information for the music you are currently listening to. You can control the music settings for the current selection using the playback controls below: Play/Pause Toggles between playing and pausing the current track. Next/Fast Forward Click to jump to the start of the next track in the queue;...

  • Page 141: Clock And Alarms

    • Select the Set the date and time manually radio button. Make your selections from the displayed fields, and then click OK. Adding an alarm 1. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms. 2. Click New. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 142: Editing An Alarm

    3. Select the alarm you wish to delete, and click Delete. Showing the clock screen Once an alarm has been added to your Sonos system, you can set a preference to have the clock screen show automatically on a handheld Controller when the alarm sounds.

  • Page 143: Software Updates

    Playing pane. Software Updates Sonos provides software updates for your music system in order to improve performance and add features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive these software updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System Registration"...

  • Page 144: Zoneplayer Software Updates

    Controller the next time you use it. Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Multi-Room Music Sys- tem is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.

  • Page 145: Additional Preferences

    The Sonos Multi-Room Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may want to switch the Sonos Multi-Room Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.

  • Page 146: Firewall Information

    2. From the Main tab, check to make sure the Trusted Zones Security is set to Medium (default setting) level security, and the Net BIOS ports are open (default). 3. Click the Zones tab, and verify that the network the Sonos Zone Player resides on is set to Trusted.

  • Page 147: Zone Alarm Pro

    5-10 Note: The Sonos Multi-Room Music System will not operate correctly if the Trusted Zone is set to ‘High’ and if Net BIOS ports are blocked. Zone Alarm Pro 1. Display the Firewall settings screen. 2. From the Main tab, check to make sure the Trusted Zones Security is set to Medium (default setting) level security.

  • Page 148: Norton Personal Firewall

    The Norton Personal Firewall is fully compatible with the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Follow the steps below to configure your firewall: 1. Make sure the Sonos Desktop Controller is allowed full access on all ports (when asked) by selecting Always allow connections in this program on all ports.
  • Page 149 5-12 If you cannot access your music and Sonos Desktop Controller software after setting the Protection Level to Cautious or Trusting, please follow the instructions below: 1. Select the Intruders or Events tab. 2. Identify the ZonePlayer’s IP address. 3. Right-click and select Trust Intruder>Trust and Accept.

  • Page 150: Chapter 6 Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Desktop Controller for Macintosh The Desktop Controller (DCR) software is compatible with Macintosh OS X, version 10.4 or later. (You can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats.) For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller for Macintosh software on every Macintosh computer in your network that contains music files.
  • Page 151 Music queue controls Select an action in one of the following ways: • Select a button • Select an action from the menu bar Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Volume controls Music Library pane Music selection Show/hide Music Library...

  • Page 152: Playback Controls

    Chapter 6: Desktop Controller for Macintosh Playback Controls Play/Pause Toggles between playing and pausing the current track. Next/Fast Forward Select to jump to the start of the next track in the queue; select and hold down button, or select and drag progress bar to fast forward. Previous/Rewind Select to move backward;...

  • Page 153: Adjusting Sound Settings

    4. Choose one of the following options: • Select your time zone, desired time format, and date format, and then click Set. • Select the Select the date and time from the Internet radio button, and then click Set. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 154: Adding An Alarm

    Note: If the music you’ve selected is not available (such as a radio station that has dropped off), your alarm will play the Sonos chime instead. To stop the chime, you can press Pause. Editing an alarm 1.

  • Page 155: Setting A Sleep Timer

    3. Select the alarm you wish to delete, and click Delete. Showing the clock screen Once an alarm has been added to your Sonos system, you can set a preference to have the clock screen show automatically on a handheld Controller when the alarm sounds.
  • Page 156 ZonePlayer with a later software version, or if you plug in a ZonePlayer that was not in use when you performed your last software update. If a ZonePlayer’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System components,...

  • Page 157: Additional Settings

    The Sonos Multi-Room Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may want to switch the Sonos Multi-Room Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.

  • Page 158: Uninstalling

    If you wish to remove the Desktop Controller software from your Macintosh computer, choose Uninstall Sonos from the Sonos menu, and then drag the application to the trash. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System will no longer be able to access music from this computer.
  • Page 159 6. Close the System Preferences window. Norton Personal Firewall for Mac OS X While you are setting up your Sonos system, you will be asked for network connectivity permission. 1. Select Change, and then Allow to allow connections on these ports.

  • Page 160: Enabling Windows File Sharing

    Number(s), type or paste 1900,1901,6969. 6. Select Save. Internet Security Barrier for Mac OS X During Sonos system setup, a dialog will open when you attempt to set up your music library on your computer. 1. Select Ignore. 2. Open Netbarrier X3 and select the Anti-vandal tab.

  • Page 161: Chapter 7 The Sonos® Controller

    The Sonos® Controller With a Sonos Controller in hand, you have instant access to your entire digital music collection, no matter where it's stored. The full-color LCD screen and intuitive scroll wheel make everything from browsing songs to choosing zones incredibly easy. It's like having a giant jukebox at your fingertips.

  • Page 162: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging Your Controller can be recharged by plugging it into the AC adapter supplied with your Controller, or by placing it into the Sonos Charging Cradle. Battery Charge Indicator The Battery Charge Indicator on your Controller displays the current charge level.

  • Page 163: Battery Replacement

    Because of the Controller’s splash-resistant design, the battery on the Controller must be factory-replaced. Return it to the Sonos Service Center where it will be promptly replaced and returned to you. Go to www.sonos.com/support for instructions and battery replacement cost.

  • Page 164: Using The Controller

    Music Use the Music button to browse or select music, manage your music queues, access playlists, and change the default settings for a Sonos ZonePlayer or Controller. Back Use the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 165: Soft Buttons

    Chapter 7: The Sonos® Controller Scroll wheel Use the scroll wheel to navigate through a displayed list. Use your thumb or finger to ‘turn’ the wheel clockwise to scroll down through the list, and counterclockwise to scroll up through the list.

  • Page 166: Volume Control

    The volume panel appears over the current screen. Volume can be controlled for a zone group or for an individual zone. Use the Group Volume bar to control the volume for the whole group, adjusting each zone’s volume proportionately. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 167: Sensors And Indicators

    Chapter 7: The Sonos® Controller Mute Temporarily silences the music in a zone (within a zone group, the mute button automatically mutes the last room where volume controls were adjusted.) Press the Mute button again to unmute. Mute All To mute all zones in the house, press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 168: Sleep Modes

    Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Sleep modes Light Sleep Your Controller will go into light sleep to preserve the battery life when it is unused for a specified period of time. The screen will turn off until motion is detected or a button is pressed.

  • Page 169: Clock And Alarms

    • Or, select Select Date and Time from the Internet, and then press OK. Select On or Off. When this is on, your Sonos system will periodically update the date and time from the Internet. If desired, you can change the date and time display formats by selecting the corresponding options from the Date and Time Settings menu.
  • Page 170 Note: If the music you’ve selected is not available (such as an Internet radio station that has dropped off), your alarm will play the Sonos chime instead. 4. Select Advanced to choose additional alarm preferences: • Alarm duration — select the length of time you want the alarm music to play •...

  • Page 171: Online Updates

    • Select Clocks and Alarms>View Clock from the Music menu. When an alarm goes off When the alarm goes off, your Sonos Controller will display the clock face. You can: • Press Snooze to begin a 9-minute snooze interval. The bell icon will be animated when snooze mode is active.

  • Page 172: Auto Check For Software Updates

    Controller software updates In the event that your Controller’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System components, you will see a message displayed on your Controller screen the next time you use it.
  • Page 173 Controller, or from the Desktop Controller software. ZonePlayer software updates If a ZonePlayer’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi- Room Music System components, you will see a message displayed on your Zones menu.

  • Page 174: Adjusting Controller Settings

    Use this setting to select the amount of time after which your Controller enters light sleep mode when not connected to a power supply. The screen will turn off until motion is detected or a button is pressed. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...

  • Page 175: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 7: The Sonos® Controller Sleep Timer Docked Use this setting to select the amount of time after which your Controller enters light sleep mode when plugged into the adapter or sitting in the cradle. Because the Controller is connected to a power supply during this time, you can set this sleep timer significantly higher than the undocked sleep timer setting.

  • Page 176: Additional Settings

    System entirely (you can add it again at any time.) This may be necessary if the Controller gets associated to the wrong music system during setup, or if you wish to join your Controller to another Sonos Multi-Room Music System (for example, if you are setting up a previously used Sonos system.)
  • Page 177 Line-In encoding When you have line-in music sources attached to a ZonePlayer, line-in encoding determines how the Sonos Multi-Room Music System will encode the data coming in from these sources. For multi-room audio, we recommend the Compressed setting. For the highest quality sound, you can select Uncompressed encoding instead (note that this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) For TV...

  • Page 178: Appendix A Tips And Troubleshooting

    After you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, you may experience problems playing the music stored on the recently updated computer. To ensure uninterrupted play, you'll need to re-add the music folders stored on that computer to your Sonos system.

  • Page 179: Wired Sonos Component Not Detected During Setup

    Wired Sonos component not detected during setup A network or firewall issue may be preventing the Sonos component that is connected to your router from joining your Sonos system. You can try the steps below to resolve this issue. (If this is a wireless ZonePlayer, you can try moving the ZonePlayers closer together, or wire the ZonePlayer temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference.)
  • Page 180 • If you are not using a router, see http://faq.sonos.com/norouter. 3. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos component. They should be green, and there should be blinking activity lights. • If the green link lights are not lit, try connecting to a different port.

  • Page 181: When Adding Controller, It Doesn't Detect Zoneplayer(S)

    3. Put 108 Mbps wireless routers into 54 Mbps mode Sonos cannot function properly when a router is operating in turbo mode. In order to double the speed from 54 Mbps to 108 Mbps, the router goes into a wide bandwidth mode which utilizes most of the 2.4 GHz spectrum that the FCC has set aside for...

  • Page 182: Zoneplayer Isn't Operating Properly

    Mute button until the Mute indicator light begins to flash amber. Use the Con- troller or the Desktop Controller software to add it to your Sonos system again. (This might be necessary if, for example, you’ve purchased a previously used ZonePlayer from a friend.)

  • Page 183: Zoneplayer Has Stopped Playing Music

    Internet for the Ethernet addresses of your Sonos components. • Your firewall may be configured so that Sonos components cannot obtain an IP address. If so, your ZonePlayers and Controllers will display an IP address in the 169.254.xxx.yyy range, even though there is a router/DHCP server on the net-...

  • Page 184: Zones Do Not Display Properly

    • Move the Controller closer to the ZonePlayer. • Your Controller may be configured to work with a different Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Disconnect the Controller (see below) from the Sonos Multi- Room Music System, and then re-add it. (This may be necessary if you pur- chased a previously used Sonos system, or you inadvertently set up two differ- ent mesh networks during the setup process.)

  • Page 185: Controller Acting Sluggish

    Sonos ZoneBridge. Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone Change the wireless channel your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is operating on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Wrong album art displayed If the incorrect album art, or no album art appears, please visit our Web site at http:// faq.sonos.com/art for details on how album art is located and displayed.

  • Page 186: Can I Eliminate The First Wire

    You can then disconnect the ZonePlayer from the router, connect the ZoneBridge, and move the ZonePlayer to another location.) It is possible to use another wireless bridge to eliminate the first wire in your Sonos Multi-Room Music System, but this is an unsupported configuration, and as such, technical questions should be directed to the Sonos forums, (http://forums.sonos.com/)

  • Page 187: Resetting The Desktop Controller

    A-10 Resetting the Desktop Controller If you want to join your computer to a different Sonos Multi-Room Music System, you must first factory reset your Desktop Controller. (This may be necessary if you inadvertently set up two different mesh networks during the setup process, or perhaps you are setting up a previously used Sonos system.)
  • Page 188 Flashing white Flashing green Flashing amber Solid amber Muted whole house Powering up (booting) Powered up, not Flashing in unison connected to a Sonos system Looking for a Sonos Flashing alternately Multi-Room Music System Powering up in reset mode ZonePlayer fault...
  • Page 189 A-12 Long amber, short white, repeat Solid or flashing Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide ZonePlayer fault If the fault condition shutdown (mute) (above) is not remedied, the ZonePlayer will automatically mute itself to prevent damage to the ZonePlayer. Diagnostics mode...

  • Page 190: About Your Music System

    Chapter A: Tips and Troubleshooting About Your Music System If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. You can find this information by choosing one of the following options: •...

  • Page 191: Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications

    Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100 Feature Audio Rated Output Speaker Connections Line In Subwoofer Output Music Access Audio Formats Supported Description 55W (ZP120) / 50W (ZP100) minimum RMS per channel (8 Ohms, 20-20kHz, THD+N<0.02%) Spring binding posts (in North America, the ZP120 has...
  • Page 192 ZP120 Weight ZP100 ZP120 Operating Temperature Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Napster®, Rhapsody ®, SIRIUS®, Pandora®, Last.fm™, and downloads from: AOL® Music Now, Audible.com®, eMusic®, URGE™, Wal-Mart®, Yahoo! Music™ Unlimited, RadioTime, and Zune™ Marketplace. Windows Vista, Windows XP, including Windows XP Media Center;...
  • Page 193 Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Storage Temperature Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. 4 º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C) Die-cast matte aluminum enclosure on light gray base...

  • Page 194: Sonos Zoneplayer 90/80

    Audio Services Supported Operating Systems (for stored files) Internet Radio Ethernet Connection Wireless Connectivity Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Description THD+N<0.009%, 20-20kHz Analog (RCA), auto-detecting Analog (RCA), digital (optical and coaxial) Compressed MP3, WMA (including Windows Media purchased songs), AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible .AA files (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.
  • Page 195 Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Network Bridging Internet connectivity General Power Supply Front Panel Buttons Front Panel LED Indicators Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™...

  • Page 196: Sonos Controller Cr100

    Wireless Connectivity General Dimensions Weight Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Description Transflective LCD screen, with adjustable backlighting 3.5” (diagonal) color LCD, 240 x 320 (QVGA) Touch-sensitive scroll wheel with center-mounted selector button...

  • Page 197: Sonos Zonebridge

    Internet connectivity to your set-top box, PVR, PC, Game Console or NAS drive • Extend the range of the Sonos system - stream music wirelessly to a remote location by placing a ZoneBridge in between a ZonePlayer in a remote location and the rest of the Sonos system.
  • Page 198 Weight Operating Temperature Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 0.59 lbs (270 gr) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Light gray/high quality PC grade...

  • Page 199: Sonos Loudspeaker Sp100

    Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 Feature Audio Bandwidth Sensitivity Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequency Power handling Drive Components General Dimensions Weight Finish Speaker Wire * Specifications subject to change without notice. Description 75 Hz-20kHz±3dB 85dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter 8 ohms 1.850 kHz...

  • Page 200: Appendix C Sonos Setup Using Controller

    If you don’t have digital music stored on your computer, or don’t use Windows® or Macintosh OS X® operating systems, you can put the Sonos System Setup CD away in a safe place and use the handheld Sonos Controller to set up your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
  • Page 201 • If you are connecting a ZoneBridge, simply apply power. Step 3: Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Welcome screen on your Sonos Controller, press the OK button located in the center of the scroll wheel.
  • Page 202 Chapter C: Sonos Setup Using Controller 3. During the setup process, you’ll be asked to register your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. You need to be registered in order to receive Sonos technical support and free software upgrades, as well as to activate free music service trial subscriptions for services like Rhapsody and Napster.
  • Page 203 Registration.) • To add a Sonos-compatible music service you already subscribe to, select System Settings>Music Service Setup, and select Add. • To select an Internet radio station, radio show, or podcast, select Radio. • If you have music folders stored on your computer, press the Music button, and then select System Settings>Music Library Management>Music Library...

  • Page 204: Setup With A Nas Device (No Router

    Attach the power cord to a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge and plug into a wall outlet. Step 2: Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Welcome screen on your Sonos Controller, press the OK button located in the center of the scroll wheel.
  • Page 205 Ethernet ports on the back of the ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge. 7. Press the Music button on your Sonos Controller twice to display the Music menu. 8. Select System Settings>Music Library Management >Music Library Setup.
  • Page 206 • If you are connecting a ZoneBridge, simply apply power. 2. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge and press OK. Follow the prompts to add more Sonos components to your music system Step 4: Play some music! 1.
  • Page 207 System Settings>Advanced Settings>System Registration.) • To add a Sonos-compatible music service you already subscribe to, select System Settings>Music Service Setup, and select Add. • To play an Internet radio station, radio show, or podcast, select Radio.
  • Page 208 Add Rhapsody trial 4-59 add Rhapsody trial 4-55 4-62 add shared folder add SIRIUS trial 4-65 4-72 Add Sonos playlist 4-77 add to Favorites, radio 4-81 add to Pandora station 4-46 4-53 add tracks to Napster library 4-36 add tracks to Rhapsody library...
  • Page 209 Napster 4-36 4-39 4-43 back button balance control 2-17 bass battery charge indicator battery charging time battery charging, Controller battery replacement, Controller battery status indicator battery type bookmark a Pandora track 4-51 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-76 7-12...
  • Page 210 Index bookmark Pandora track 4-47 4-54 browse control, specs browse music library button brightness, Controller 7-15 can’t see ZoneBridge 2-12 cannot see music services tab 4-26 change language change music service password 4-28 change operating mode 2-16 change play mode 4-21 change wireless channel charger...
  • Page 211 ZP90 2-31 display description display off soft button 7-11 documentation error A-13 download software updates drag and drop 4-10 4-11 4-12 4-57 drop all zones drop zones edit alarm equalization 2-17 equalizer Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-53 7-11...
  • Page 212 Index equalizer button 2-17 Ethernet cable Ethernet connection Ethernet switch connectors 2-32 Ethernet switch connectors, ZP100 Ethernet switch connectors, ZP120 Ethernet switch connectors, ZP90 expired SIRIUS trial 4-66 expired trial, delete 4-28 explicit content, Napster 4-36 4-39 explicit content, Pandora 4-45 4-49 explicit content, SIRIUS...
  • Page 213 2-26 2-28 light sensor light sleep light, turn off 2-15 line in line out line out level 2-18 line-in encoding 7-17 line-in music source 2-20 line-in, change name 2-20 line-out 2-18 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide...
  • Page 214 Index line-out level 2-19 link all zones link zones loudness control loudspeaker 4-18 mains input 2-27 2-28 mains input, ZonePlayer 2-32 manage music folders manage music queue 4-19 media sharing 4-75 metadata 4-13 motion sensor 7-15 move track 4-20 MP3 player, connect to ZonePlayer music access, specs music button music delay...
  • Page 215 2-16 operating systems operating systems, other operating temperature specifications orange light A-11 overheat condition Pandora 4-44 Pandora, add account 4-48 Pandora, add more music 4-49 Pandora, bookmark track 4-51 Pandora, delete station 4-50 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-23...
  • Page 216 Index Pandora, explicit content 4-52 Pandora, rate track 4-50 Pandora, rename station 4-50 Pandora, select radio station 4-49 party mode password, music service 4-28 pause pause all 2-18 play play formats play mode 4-21 play next play now, replace queue 4-10 4-12 playback controls...
  • Page 217 4-10 4-11 4-13 search Rhapsody 4-57 4-64 searching for ZonePlayers error select music, Rhapsody 4-60 select music, Windows Media Player select Napster radio station 4-44 select Pandora radio station 4-46 Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-64 4-77 4-49 4-53...
  • Page 218 Index select Rhapsody radio station 4-64 select SIRIUS station 4-68 4-72 select wireless channel 7-17 selecting music, Napster 4-35 4-39 selecting music, Rhapsody 4-56 set permissions set sleep timer 7-10 set time setting date and time setting up your system settings, Controller setup and operation, alternate setup using Controller...
  • Page 219 SIRIUS 4-66 4-72 subwoofer 2-27 2-29 subwoofer output support diagnostics A-13 system registration system requirements technical support time, set Top 100s (Napster) 4-42 TOSLINK 2-31 treble troubleshooting troubleshooting, Controller troubleshooting, ZonePlayer Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 2-31...
  • Page 220 Index turn off alarm 7-11 turn off automatic music index updates turn off Controller turn off music system 2-18 turn off white indicator 2-15 TV, connect using line-in 2-20 uncompressed uncompressed encoding 7-17 update music index update wireless channel upgrade software 7-11 upgrade to Windows Vista upgrading SIRIUS account...
  • Page 221 ZonePlayer overheat warning A-11 ZonePlayer specifications ZonePlayer status indicator 2-24 ZonePlayer weight ZonePlayer, add 2-13 Zoneplayer, factory reset ZonePlayer, hidden 2-16 ZonePlayer, rename 2-14 ZonePlayers not authorized by windows media sharing zones button Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide 4-54 2-31 4-75...
  • Page 222 Index I-15 Zune Marketplace 4-75...

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