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  • Page 1 Sonos® Digital 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 Using the Sonos Controller........
  • Page 5 Using the Sonos Controller ........
  • Page 6 Sonos Loudspeaker SP100........

  • Page 7: Regulation Information

    Europe This product complies with the requirements 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. (Attention. En France, l’utilisation en intérieur est limitée à la bande de fréquences 2,454-2,4835 GHz.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Internet connection with your Sonos Digital Music System and other devices. If you do not have a router, you should purchase and install one before proceeding.

  • Page 10: Compatible Playlist Formats

    Compatible streaming formats • MP3 • WMA (HTTP) Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats. Technical Support For help with troubleshooting and support issues, visit our Support Web site. If you cannot solve the problem there, contact us by telephone.

  • Page 11: Additional Information

    • 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 Digital Music System product news, go to http:// www.sonos.com. System Registration Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, as well as several free music service trials.

  • Page 12: Windows Shortcut Keys

    Next Play/Pause Play Now Play Next Previous Add to Queue Shuffle Repeat Sonos Digital Music System User Guide KEY SEQUENCE CTRL + F CTRL + P CTRL + N CTRL + Shift + N CTRL + B CTRL + Q...

  • Page 13: Macintosh Shortcut Keys

    Chapter 1: Overview Macintosh Shortcut Keys FUNCTION Add to Queue Album Art Clock and Alarms Drop Zone Equalizer Help Hide Music Library Library Line-In Link Zone Music Services Mute All Zones Mute Zone Next Next Zone Play/Pause Play Now Play Next Preferences Previous Previous Zone...
  • Page 14 Sonos Playlists Unmute All Zones Update Music Index Now Volume Down Volume Up Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Command + 4 Option + Command + R Shift + Command + U Shift + Command + M Shift + Command + Z...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 System Setup

    Sonos® Digital 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 16: 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: When prompted, be sure to allow the system to check for updates as this will ensure that you set up your music system using the latest software release.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: System Setup Step 1: Connect a Sonos component to your home network Connect the Ethernet cable from an open port on your broadband router to any of the Ethernet switch connectors on the back of a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge.
  • Page 18 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 19 Chapter 2: System Setup...
  • Page 20 ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.) If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 80 Note: If you are replacing the wired ZonePlayer in an existing Sonos Digital Music System with a ZonePlayer 80, first add the new ZonePlayer 80 to your music system.
  • Page 21 • Select the proper input channel on the receiver. • After you finish setting up your Sonos system, go to "Using Line-out" on page 2- 17 to adjust the volume settings. Connect to a computer or powered speakers •...

  • Page 22: System Setup Using The Controller

    If your operating system is Macintosh® OS X, Windows Vista™ or Windows® XP, simply insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software, configure your music system, and set up access to your music files.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: System Setup 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 24: Adding To An Existing Sonos System

    If you are adding a ZoneBridge to an existing Sonos system, please follow the steps below. If you are setting up a new Sonos Digital Music System, please turn to "Setting Up a New Sonos System" on page 2-2 instead.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: System Setup Use a Sonos ZoneBridge to replace the ZonePlayer that is currently wired to your home network, or place a ZoneBridge in any location to extend the wireless range of your Sonos Digital Music System. Note: If you are replacing the wired ZonePlayer in your music system with a Sonos ZoneBridge, first add the new ZoneBridge to your music system (steps below).

  • Page 26: Add A Zoneplayer

    2-12 if desired. 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: • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Zones>ZoneBridge Settings.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Turning Off White Status Indicator

    2-14 To rename using 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 29: Changing A Zoneplayer's Operating Mode

    OK. Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode If desired, you can use a ZonePlayer simply to extend the wireless range of your Sonos Digital Music System and not to play music, by placing the ZonePlayer into Sonos Extender mode.

  • Page 30: Equalization (Sound Settings)

    2-16 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 31: Using Line-Out

    3. If you are setting up a new ZonePlayer, plug in your ZonePlayer, and then choose one of the following options: • Use the Desktop Controller software to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Dig- ital Music System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add.
  • Page 32 ZonePlayer Settings, and use the scroll wheel to highlight the 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 33: Using Line-In

    ZonePlayer(s) in your house. So, connect your CD player to the Sonos Digital 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 34: Setup Illustrations

    2-20 Setup illustrations To connect using Desktop Controller software 1. From the Music Library pane, click the Line-In tab. (Depending upon your screen resolution, you may need to click >> to select the Line-In tab.) 2. To play music from this source, select the audio component, and click Play Now. 3.
  • Page 35 To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from this source, highlight it and press OK.

  • Page 36: Changing The Line-In Encoding Setting

    We recommend the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if: • You want optimal performance with home theaters. • You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos sys- tem (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: •...

  • Page 37: Zoneplayer Front

    Sonos Digital Music System (normal operation). Your Sonos Digital 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 38 2-24 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 button to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer.

  • Page 39: Zoneplayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors

    Chapter 2: System Setup ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors Right speaker terminals Ethernet switch connectors Subwoofer output Analog audio out Ethernet switch connectors (4) Right speaker terminals Left speaker terminals Voltage select AC power (mains) input 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 40 2-26 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 41: Zoneplayer 80 Rear Panel Connectors

    Chapter 2: System Setup ZonePlayer 80 Rear Panel Connectors Ethernet switch connectors TOSLINK digital audio out Coaxial digital audio out Analog audio out Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Analog audio in Analog audio out (fixed/variable) Analog audio in Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router,...
  • Page 42 2-28 TOSLINK™ digital audio out Coaxial digital audio out You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the ZonePlayer’s TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. You can use a digital coaxial cable to connect the ZonePlayer’s coaxial digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an...

  • Page 43: Zonebridge Front

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

  • Page 44: Zonebridge Rear Panel

    2-30 ZoneBridge Rear Panel Ethernet switch connectors Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input 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 45: Chapter 3 Managing Zones

    Managing Zones What Are Zones? Enjoy music in every room of your house—Sonos works in up to 32 zones. We call them zones because you can play a different song in each room, or you can group them together to play the same music across zones when you’re having a party, or anytime you want the same music selection to play in more than one room.

  • Page 46: Linking Zones

    If you want to be able to play that music queue later, you can save it as a Sonos playlist before linking the zone. See "Sonos Playlists" on page 4-81.
  • Page 47 Zone from a zone where there is no music playing, any zones you link to it will also be silent. 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 48: Dropping Zones

    The other zones in the zone group continue unaffected. You can drop all the ZonePlayers in a group with one touch by selecting All Zones in Group. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Select zone to drop from group...

  • Page 49: 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 Digital Music System until the computer is turned back on.

  • Page 50: Managing Music Folders

    What is Line-in? You can connect an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music player, or television to your Sonos Digital Music System, and this audio can be streamed to any ZonePlayer(s) in your house. Managing Music Folders The Sonos Digital Music System can play music from any networked computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device where you have shared music folders.

  • Page 51: Using The Desktop Controller For Windows

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music These music folders are indexed by the Sonos Digital Music System so that you can view your music by categories. You can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses music from at any time. You may need to make changes if you add a computer to your home network, or if you move shared folders from one location to another.
  • Page 52 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 53: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Controller software will guide you through the process of enabling it. Your music files are never copied from their current locations - your folders are simply shared so they can be accessed by your Sonos Digital Music System. Adding a shared folder 1.

  • Page 54: Using The Sonos Controller

    Music System until the computer is turned back on.) Adding a shared folder from the list 1. To make another shared folder available to your Sonos Digital 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 55 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music If this shared folder does not require a user name and password, press OK and the selected folder is added to your music system. If this shared folder requires a user name and password: •...
  • Page 56 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 57: Selecting From Music Library

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Selecting from music library Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Browse 1. Use the Music Library pane to select the music you wish to play. Note: The music you select will play in the zone or zone group that’s highlighted in the Zones pane.

  • Page 58: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    • You can drag and drop selections directly from the music library to the queue. Highlight a selection, and while holding down the mouse, drag the selection to the music queue, and then release Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music If you’ve previously saved music queues as Sonos playlists, you can browse these playlists using the Sonos Playlists tab. Search 1. From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to play music in.

  • Page 60: Using The Sonos Controller

    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 61 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 62: 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 Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Desktop Controller for Windows Desktop Controller for Macintosh Group by 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 64 4-16 Within Sonos: You can organize your Sonos music library to use this iTunes compilation view. Using the Desktop Controller 1. Select File (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 65 Contributing Artists view. Using Desktop Controller 1. Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences. 2. From the Library tab, check or uncheck the Show Contributing Artists in the Music Library checkbox. If this box is not checked, the Contributing Artists view will not display.

  • Page 66: Imported Playlists

    2. Select Do not group compilations, and then press OK. Imported playlists The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with iTunes playlists as well as M3U, WPL and PLS playlist files created with third-party software (e.g. iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player, etc.).

  • Page 67: Managing The Music Queue

    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 protected by Apple's proprietary Digital Rights Management (DRM) scheme. For additional information, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages or Forums at http://support.sonos.com.

  • Page 68: Removing A Track From The Queue

    2. Drag it up or down to the desired location, and then release. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Press View Queue. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the song you want to move within the queue. 3. Press Edit Queue. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 69: Clearing The Music Queue

    • Click Clear Queue from the bottom of the Queue pane, or • From the Play menu, select Queue>Clear Queue. This will clear the entire queue and stop the music from playing. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Press View Queue. 2. Press Clear Queue, and select Yes to verify.

  • Page 70: Changing The Play Mode

    3. Use the scroll wheel to select a play mode, and press OK. The selected play mode appears as an icon on the Now Playing screen. Shuffle. Plays the tracks in the music queue in a random order. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 71: Viewing Large Album Art

    A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration"...

  • Page 72: Activating A Music Trial

    Music Services tab" on page 4-25. If you don’t currently have a music service enabled, you can click the Get Music button to browse the online music and audio services available for use with the Sonos Digital Music System. Activating a music trial Using the Desktop Controller 1.

  • Page 73: Showing/Hiding The Music Services Tab

    • Go to File>Preferences>General and check or uncheck the Show Music Ser- vices 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- 4-25 Desktop Controller for...

  • Page 74: Your Music Service Password

    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. See "Firewall Information" on page 5-9 or go to http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for additional information.

  • Page 75: Removing A Music Service Trial

    4. Select Yes to confirm. Audible.com® The Sonos Digital 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 http://www.audible.com for more information.
  • Page 76 From the Music Library, select Library>Genres, and select Audiobooks. Other content, such as journals will appear in the Spoken Word genre. You may need to select All to view your journal content. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Desktop Controller for Windows Desktop Controller for Macintosh...
  • Page 77 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 Digital Music System (using the Select Music Source screen).
  • Page 78 4-30 Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos 1. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos Digital Music System (using the Select Music Source screen). 1. From the menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.

  • Page 79: Napster

    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 1-3 for help with this step.
  • Page 80 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 81 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 Play- lists • My Napster Library • All Tracks • Genres • Artists •...
  • Page 82 2. Select the account you wish to remove, and click Remove. 3. Click Yes to confirm, and then click OK. This will not delete your account from Napster. Your account status with Napster will be unaffected. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 83: 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. Go to www.sonos.com/napster/trial and click Subscribe Now.
  • Page 84 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 85 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music • Add to 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 • Add To My Napster Library to add the selection to your Napster library •...

  • Page 86: Using The Sonos Controller

    Subscribe 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 Digital Music System. 1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
  • 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 You can create an instant playlist based on an artist, album, or track selection. Napster will select 40 similar tracks based on your selection, and add the tracks to your music queue. 1. From the Music menu, select Napster. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 89: Pandora

    Now you can listen to Pandora radio stations, create new stations, and rate music — using your Sonos Digital Music System. Sonos connects directly to Pandora, the music discovery service. Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day, Pandora trial—no signup, no credit card necessary.

  • Page 90: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    FT2: After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Pandora with Sonos, you can become a Pandora subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/pandora for subscription information. As you set up your account with Pandora, you may be prompted to enter an activation code.
  • Page 91 • If you are a registered, free-service Pandora user, you will be able to use Pandora with your Sonos music system free for 30 days. After your free trial ends, you will have to upgrade to become a Pandora paid subscriber in order to access Pando- ra from your Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 92 Upgrading your Pandora account Registered free-services Pandora customers: If you wish to continue using Pandora with Sonos after the trial ends, you will have to upgrade your Pandora account to become a Pandora subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/pandora for subscription information.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Adding a new station 1. From the Music Services tab, select Pandora (if you are using the Pandora trial you will see Pandora Radio Trial instead.) 2. Click the New Station button. 3. Enter an artist name or a track and click Continue. 4.
  • Page 94 • 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 Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 95: Using The Desktop Controller For Windows

    Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music Bookmarking a track 1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu. 2. Select Bookmark this track on Pandora.com or Bookmark this artist on Pandora.com. Why is this track playing? 1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu. 2.
  • Page 96 FT2: New users - after the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Pandora with Sonos, you can become a Pandora subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/pandora/trial and click Subscribe Now. As you set up your account with Pandora, you may be prompted to enter an activation code.
  • Page 97 • If you are a registered, free-service Pandora user, you will be able to use Pandora with your Sonos music system free for 30 days. After your free trial ends, you will have to upgrade to become a Pandora paid subscriber in order to access Pando- ra from your Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 98 Upgrading your Pandora account Registered free-services Pandora customers: If you wish to continue using Pandora with Sonos after the trial ends, you will have to upgrade your Pandora account to become a Pandora subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/pandora/trial and click Subscribe Now.
  • Page 99 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music 4. If you find what you are looking for, select Create the station and click Next. If you’d like to try again, select That’s not what I want and click Next. 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 100 • 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 Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 101: Using The Sonos Controller

    2. Select Why is this track playing? Pandora will explain the similarities between this track and the other tracks on your radio station. Using the Sonos Controller If you’re new to Pandora 1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
  • Page 102 4-54 After the trial expires After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Pandora with Sonos, you can become a Pandora subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/pandora/trial and click Subscribe Now. Once you become a paid subscriber, simply add your Pandora account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to Pandora from your Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 103 Your user name and password will be verified with Pandora. IF for some reason the Pandora radio trial no longer displays on the Music Service Trials screen, you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead: 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>Music Service Setup.
  • Page 104 4. Type a new name for your radio station, and then press Accept. Deleting a station 1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio (if you are using the Pandora Radio trial, select Music Service Trials instead.) Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 105 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 1-3 for help with this step.

  • Page 106: 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/trial and click Subscribe Now.
  • Page 107 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 108 Using ‘drag and drop’ You can drag and drop tracks directly from Rhapsody to the queue. Highlight a selection, and while holding down the mouse, drag the selection to the music queue, and then release. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 109 To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Digital Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting. Remember—...

  • Page 110: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    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 for subscription information.
  • Page 111 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 112 To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody desktop application so that the Sonos Digital Music System can recognize it and show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting. Remember—...

  • Page 113: Using The Sonos Controller

    Subscribe 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 Digital Music System. 1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
  • Page 114 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 115 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music • My Genres • My Tracks • My Playlists 1. From the Music menu, select Rhapsody. 2. Choose one of the following options— use the scroll wheel to browse, pressing OK to drill down through the menus until you find the desired selection. •...

  • Page 116: Using The Desktop Controller For Windows

    4-68 SIRIUS® Now you can listen to SIRIUS Internet Radio using your Sonos® Digital 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 117 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music 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/trial 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...
  • Page 118 Sonos Digital 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 and click Subscribe Now.
  • Page 119 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 4-27.

  • Page 120: Using The Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    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/trial for subscription information. Once you become a premium subscriber,...
  • Page 121 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music simply follow the steps below to add your SIRIUS account information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Digital Music System. 1. From the Music Services tab, select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
  • Page 122 Sonos Digital 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 123 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 4-27.

  • Page 124: Using The Sonos Controller

    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 125 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music want to keep listening to SIRIUS using your Sonos Digital Music System, simply contact SIRIUS and upgrade your SIRIUS account to a premium level subscrip- tion. See Upgrading your SIRIUS account below. • If you are already a premium SIRIUS service subscriber (premium Satellite Radio or Internet Radio service) Sonos will automatically skip the 30-day trial and give you instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Digital Music System.

  • Page 126: Windows Media® Player 11

    The Sonos® Digital Music System is compatible with 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 Digital Music System can access the music stored in your WMP library. This is a one-time preference setting.
  • Page 127 Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music 2. Click the Library tab. 3. Select Media Sharing. 4. Click the Share my media checkbox, and click OK. After you turn on media sharing, a list of your networked devices will appear. 5. Click to highlight the first ZonePlayer in the list, and click Allow. 6.
  • Page 128 Music selection choices include: • Artists • Contributing Artists • Albums • Composers • Genres • Tracks • Playlists 1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Windows Media. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 129: Sonos Playlists

    3. Type a name for this playlist, and press OK (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 130 You can access these saved Sonos playlists later from the Music menu. 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 •...

  • Page 131: Internet Radio

    If you have a music service enabled on your computer, you can make radio station selections from the music service as well. • Use the Radio tab to display and select from a Sonos-supplied list of streaming MP3 or WMA broadcasts. You can make changes to this list using either the Desktop Controller software or your handheld Sonos Controller.

  • Page 132: Setting Your Internet Radio Preference

    4. To add a radio station from the preset list to your Favorite Stations list, press Add to Favorites. 5. To add a radio station that does not appear in the Sonos supplied list, use the Desktop Controller software (see "Setting your Internet radio preference" on page 4-84.)
  • Page 133 Delete. Auto updating your Internet Radio List You can receive radio station updates automatically whenever Sonos releases a new list. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System Registration" on page 1-3.
  • Page 134 4-86 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 2. Select Advanced Settings>Auto Update Internet Radio Station List. 3. Select On to turn auto update on, or Off to turn auto update off, and then click OK (On is the default setting.)

  • Page 135: Chapter 5 Desktop Controller For Windows

    Desktop Controller for Windows The Sonos Desktop Controller 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 (DCR) for Windows software on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files.

  • Page 136: 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 Digital Music System User Guide Volume controls Music Library pane Music selection...

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 139 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 140: Software Updates

    Now 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 141 Controller the next time you use it. Simply follow the Con- troller’s on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Digital Music System is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.

  • Page 142: Additional Preferences

    The Sonos Digital 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 Digital Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.

  • Page 143: 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 144 5-10 Note: The Sonos Digital 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 145 3. Allow sonos.exe to connect to a DNS server by selecting Always allow connections in this program on all ports. 4. From the Firewall tab, select a firewall level. The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with any Internet Security setting you choose, from High to Off.
  • Page 146 2. Identify the ZonePlayer’s IP address. 3. Right-click and select Trust Intruder>Trust and Accept. This setting will allow the Sonos Digital Music System accessibility with all firewall security settings; Trusting, Cautious, Nervous, and Paranoid. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 147: Chapter 6 Desktop Controller For Macintosh

    Sonos. Also, if your Macintosh computer does not have Windows Sharing enabled, the Sonos Desktop Controller will guide you through the process of enabling it. Your music files are never copied from their current locations - your folders are simply shared out so they can be accessed by your Sonos Digital Music System.
  • Page 148 Music queue controls Select an action in one of the following ways: • Select a button • Select an action from the menu bar Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Volume controls Music Library pane Show/hide Music selection Music Library...

  • Page 149: 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 150: Adjusting Sound Settings (Dcr)

    • 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 Digital Music System User Guide to change the...
  • Page 151 Sonos system. 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. To stop the chime, you can press Pause.

  • Page 152: Software Updates

    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. 1. From the Music menu on your handheld Controller, select Clock and Alarms>Alarms.
  • Page 153 Controller the next time you use it. Simply follow the on-screen prompts. • If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Digital Music System is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.

  • Page 154: Additional Settings

    The Sonos Digital 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 Digital Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.

  • Page 155: 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 Digital Music System will no longer be able to access music from this computer.
  • Page 156 10. 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 157: Enabling Windows File Sharing

    Chapter 6: Desktop Controller for Macintosh 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 158 6-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 159: 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 160: Battery Charging

    Controller, or by placing it into the Charging Cradle. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator on your Controller will show you when it is time to recharge the Controller. If the battery charge is very low, the Controller’s low-battery Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Power cable...

  • Page 161: 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 http:// www.sonos.com/support for instructions and battery replacement cost.

  • Page 162: 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 163: 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 164: Volume Control

    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. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Group volum e bar...

  • Page 165: Sensors And Indicators

    Chapter 7: The Sonos® Controller Mute All To mute all zones in the house, press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds. To unmute all zones, press and hold again for 3 seconds. Sensors and indicators Light sensor Automatically turns on the button backlights based upon the lighting conditions of the environment.

  • Page 166: Turn Off Controller

    • Select Time Zone. Use the scroll wheel to select your time zone from the list, and then press OK. Next, select Date and use the scroll wheel to set today’s date, pressing OK after each entry. If desired, you can change the date and time dis- Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 167 • 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 Set- tings menu.
  • Page 168 2. Use the scroll wheel to select a sleep timer duration, and press OK. Viewing the clock To view the clock on a handheld Controller: • Select View Clock from the Music menu, or • Select Clocks and Alarms>View Clock from the Music menu. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 169: Online Updates

    Chapter 7: The Sonos® Controller 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 170 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 Digital Music System components, you will see a message displayed on your Zones menu.

  • Page 171: Adjusting Controller Settings

    Chapter 7: The Sonos® Controller One or more ZonePlayers may need to be updated if you purchase a new 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.

  • Page 172: Button Brightness

    • Language. Use this setting to select your language preference. When you change your language preference, the Controller restarts. • Turn Off Controller. Use this setting to put your Controller into deep sleep any- Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...

  • Page 173: Additional Settings

    • Factory Reset. Use this setting to return the Controller to its original factory set- tings. This will disconnect the Controller from your Sonos Digital Music 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 Digital Music System.
  • Page 174 Line-In encoding When you have line-in music sources attached to a ZonePlayer, line-in encoding determines how the Sonos Digital 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 or DVD...

  • Page 175: 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 176 1. Check Firewall Firewall software installed on the computer may be blocking the ports that Sonos uses to operate. The first step is to disable all your firewalls and try to connect again. If this resolves the problem, then configure your firewall to work with the Sonos music system.
  • Page 177 ZonePlayer by unplugging the power cord, and then plugging it back in. • If you are not using a router, see http://faq.sonos.com/norouter. 3. Check Wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the ZonePlayer. They should be green, and there should be blinking activity lights.

  • Page 178: Zoneplayer Isn't Operating Properly

    ZonePlayer, forcing the ZonePlayer to use Auto IP. You can use the Controller to determine the IP address of your ZonePlayers by pressing the Music button, and then selecting System Settings>About Your Digital Music System. Check the IP address of your computer and make sure the first two numbers of the ZonePlayer and the PC's IP addresses are the same.
  • Page 179 • Make sure balance control is set correctly. Cannot access Internet radio, online updates, or registration • Your firewall may be blocking outgoing connections to the Internet. Ensure the firewall allows access to the Internet for the Ethernet addresses of your Sonos...

  • Page 180: Zones Do Not Display Properly

    • 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- work.

  • Page 181: Controller Acting Sluggish

    If the Controller is acting sluggish, or the screen appears jerky, you are probably experiencing wireless interference. • Change the wireless channel your Sonos Digital Music System is operating on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Controller doesn’t work in some parts of my home •...
  • Page 182 If you do not wish to play music where your router is located, an easy and inexpensive solution is to purchase and install a Sonos ZoneBridge. It is possible to use another wireless bridge to eliminate the first wire in your Sonos Digital Music System, but this is an unsupported configuration, and as such, technical questions should be directed to the Sonos forums, (http://forums.sonos.com/) and not...

  • Page 183: Resetting The Desktop Controller

    Chapter A: Tips and Troubleshooting Resetting the Desktop Controller If you want to join your computer to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must first factory reset your Desktop Controller. 1. Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menu.

  • Page 184: Zoneplayer Status Indicator Explanations

    Flashing white Flashing white Flashing green Flashing white Flashing green Flashing amber Solid amber Sonos Digital Music System User Guide State Additional Information Powered up, connected to the network Muted room Muted whole house Powering up (booting)
  • Page 185 Chapter A: Tips and Troubleshooting Long amber, short white, repeat Solid or flashing 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 You may be instructed to enter Diagnostics mode by a technician when you call Customer Support to...

  • Page 186: About Your Music System

    A-12 About Your Music System If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos Digital Music System. You can find this information by choosing one of the following options: • From the Music menu on your Sonos Controller, select System Settings>About Your Digital Music System.

  • Page 187: Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications

    Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer 100 Feature Audio Rated Output Speaker Connections Line In Line Out Subwoofer Output Music Access Audio Formats Supported Description 50W minimum RMS per channel (8 Ohms, 20-20kHz, THD+N<0.02%) Spring binding posts Auto-detecting RCA type RCA type, variable audio output...
  • Page 188 Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Pandora, Rhapsody (3.0+), SIRIUS, and downloads from: AOL® Music Now, Audible.com®, eMusic®, Napster™, URGE™, Wal-Mart®, Yahoo! Music™ Unlimited, and Zune™ Marketplace.

  • Page 189: Sonos Zoneplayer 80

    Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer 80 Feature Audio Sound Quality Line In Line Out Music Access Audio Formats Supported Audio Services Supported Operating Systems (for stored files) Internet Radio Ethernet Connection Wireless Connectivity Network Bridging Description THD+N<0.009%, 20-20kHz...
  • Page 190 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required. Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider AC 100/240, 50-60 Hz...

  • Page 191: Sonos Controller Cr100

    Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Sonos Controller CR100 Feature Display and User Interface Screen Type Screen Resolution Browse Control Function Buttons Indicators Power/Connections Battery Type Battery Charging Time DC Charger Auxiliary Power Connection Wireless Connectivity General Dimensions Weight Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 192: 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 193 Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications Operating Temperature Finish * Specifications subject to change without notice. 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Light gray/high quality PC grade...

  • Page 194: Sonos Loudspeaker Sp100

    Drive Components General Dimensions Weight Finish Speaker Wire * Specifications subject to change without notice. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Description 75 Hz-20kHz±3dB 85dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter 8 ohms 1.850 kHz 75 watts (125 watts peak) Two-way system using one 1" (2.5cm) magnetically shielded, Teteron dome driver with 5.5"...

  • Page 195: 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 Digital Music System.
  • Page 196 3. From the Welcome screen on your Sonos Controller, press the OK button located in the center of the scroll wheel. 4. Follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to connect, and then name your ZonePlayer. 5. During the setup process, you’ll be asked to register your Sonos Digital Music System.

  • Page 197: Setup With A Nas Device (No Router

    8. If you have music folders you want to access, press the Music button, and then select System Settings>Music Library Management>Music Library Setup. 9. Select Add New. At this point the Sonos System may detect your shared music folder(s) automatically. If it is detected, highlight the shared folder, and press OK.
  • Page 198 Configuration utility (see your product documentation for instructions on setting a static IP). Through this interface, specify a static IP address for the NAS of 169.254.x.x (e.g. 169.254.10.100) and a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Mute button Volume up (+)
  • Page 199 5. Once you have saved these settings, disconnect the NAS box from your computer and connect it to one of the 4 Ethernet ports on the ZonePlayer. 6. Press the Music button on your Sonos Controller twice to display the Music menu. 7. Select System Settings>Music Library Management >Music Library Setup.
  • Page 200 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 201 Add Rhapsody trial 4-62 add Rhapsody trial 4-58 4-65 add shared folder add SIRIUS trial 4-68 4-76 Add Sonos playlist 4-81 add to Favorites 4-84 add to Pandora station 4-51 4-56 add tracks to Napster library 4-34 add tracks to Rhapsody library...
  • Page 202 Controller battery replacement, Controller battery status indicator battery type bookmark a Pandora track 4-47 bookmark Pandora track 4-53 4-57 browse control, specs browse music library button brightness, Controller 7-14 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4-79 7-11...
  • Page 203 Index can’t see ZoneBridge 2-12 cannot install software cannot see music services tab 4-25 change language change music service password 4-26 change operating mode 2-15 change play mode 4-22 change wireless channel charger clear queue 4-21 click sound setting 7-14 clock, view 7-10 coaxial digital audio out, ZP80...
  • Page 204 A-12 download software updates drag and drop 4-10 4-11 4-60 drop all zones drop zones edit alarm equalization 2-16 equalizer equalizer button 2-16 Ethernet cable Ethernet connection Ethernet switch connectors 2-30 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4-56 7-11...
  • Page 205 Index Ethernet switch connectors, ZP100 Ethernet switch connectors, ZP80 expired SIRIUS trial 4-69 expired trial, delete 4-27 explicit content, Pandora 4-33 4-37 explicit content, SIRIUS 4-71 4-75 extender mode 2-15 external audio source 2-19 factory reset factory reset ZonePlayer factory reset, Controller fast forward file sharing, enabling 6-11...
  • Page 206 2-14 line in line out line out level 2-17 line-in encoding 7-16 line-in music source 2-19 line-in, change name 2-19 line-out 2-17 line-out level 2-17 link all zones link zones loudness control loudspeaker Sonos Digital Music System User Guide...
  • Page 207 4-19 media sharing 4-78 metadata 4-13 motion sensor 7-14 move track 4-20 MP3 player, connect to ZonePlayer music access, specs music button music delay music does not play music index music library music library permissions music queue music service...
  • Page 208 A-10 overheat condition Pandora 4-41 Pandora trial 4-42 4-47 Pandora, explicit content 4-56 party mode password, music service 4-26 pause pause all 2-16 play play formats play mode 4-22 play next Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4-23...
  • Page 209 2-27 registration registration, cannot access remove shared folder remove track 4-20 rename a Pandora station 4-46 rename Pandora station 4-52 4-56 rename Sonos playlist 4-83 rename ZonePlayer 2-13 reorder queue 4-20 repeat 4-22 reset Controller reset Desktop Controller reset permissions...
  • Page 210 7-10 set time setting date and time setting up your system settings, Controller setup and operation, alternate setup using Controller setup, NAS device o router setup, no router Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4-67 4-80 4-51 4-56...
  • Page 211 Controller snooze 7-11 software updates 7-11 software will not run solid amber ZonePlayer light A-10 solid red light A-11 Sonos Extender mode 2-15 sort by preference 4-14 sort folders by 7-15 sound settings speaker connections specifications, Controller specifications, loudspeaker...
  • Page 212 2-14 TV, connect using line-in 2-19 uncompressed uncompressed encoding 7-16 update music index update wireless channel upgrade Pandora account 4-50 upgrade software 7-11 upgrade to Windows Vista upgrading SIRIUS account 4-70 4-74 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 7-16...
  • Page 213 Index UPnP settings 4-61 4-64 using Audible 4-27 using Rhapsody 4-57 using SIRIUS 4-68 Using Windows Media Player 4-78 view clock 7-10 view, compilation albums 4-14 Vista voltage select 2-25 volume control volume control, home theater 2-17 volume control, line-out 2-18 WAV metadata 4-13...
  • Page 214 ZonePlayer overheat warning A-10 ZonePlayer specifications ZonePlayer status indicator 2-23 ZonePlayer weight ZonePlayer, add 2-12 Zoneplayer, factory reset ZonePlayer, hidden 2-15 ZonePlayer, rename 2-13 ZonePlayers not authorized by windows media sharing zones button Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 2-29 4-78...

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