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Summary of Contents for Sonos Beam Gen 2
- Page 1 Beam (Gen 2) Gui… Beam (Ge…...
- Page 2 Trueplay™ tuning. Flexibility to expand your system over time and enjoy true surround sound and multi-room listening. Set up and control with the Sonos app (for Android and iOS). See Setup when you’re ready to add Beam (Gen 2) to...
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Page 3: Controls And Lights
Volume down (left) Touch for small Volume control adjustments or hold to quickly adjust the volume. Note: You can also use the Sonos app, your voice, or your TV remote. Touch to play or pause. Hold to group with Play/Pause... - Page 4 Tap to turn the microphone on or off: When the microphone light is on, voice control is on and your voice service is ready to respond. When the light is off, voice control is off. Microphone Note: If you’ve installed a voice service and the microphone is off, you can still use voice commands.
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Page 5: Connector Panel
Connector panel AC (mains) power input Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the soundbar. Join button Press to connect during setup. Ethernet port Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or... -
Page 6: Select A Location
For best sound quality, keep both ends of Beam at least 1" (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction. Wall mount You can secure the soundbar to a wall with a compatible wall mount. We recommend the custom-designed Sonos Beam Wall Mount. See Wall mount for more information. -
Page 7: Connect The Cables
Connect the cables Before you start Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV. Connect any external devices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV. Turn your TV on. Connect the power cord and plug in Beam. - Page 8 TV. The ports look similar, but the ARC port will be labeled ARC, eARC, or ARC/eARC. If you connect Sonos Beam to a standard HDMI port instead, you Optical adapter to TV won’t hear any sound.) If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI...
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Page 9: Voice Services
Sonos Voice Control comes ready to use—it only takes a few seconds to add when you set up your speakers. More information Amazon Alexa: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sonos skill enabled. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more Google Assistant: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Google Assistant app. - Page 10 Trueplay Every room is different. Trueplay tuning measures how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it sounds great no matter where you've placed it. Trueplay works on iOS mobile devices running iOS 8 or later. During tuning, you'll move around the room holding your mobile device.
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Page 11: Product Settings
Product settings You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to > System and select a product. If you move your speaker to a new room, Room Name you can change its name in Settings. You can turn off your speaker’s WiFi when it’s connected to your network with an... - Page 12 Battery Saver automatically instead of going to sleep. It (portable products) won't appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on. Connect an audio device like a turntable or stereo to an Amp, Port, or Five. Go to Line-In Browse >...
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Page 13: Home Theater
Sub. Home theater settings Use the Sonos app to adjust sound settings or change the way your home theater speaker works with your TV. If the TV audio is out of sync with the... - Page 14 Makes TV dialog easier to hear. Learn Speech enhancement more Enhances quiet sounds and reduces the intensity of loud sounds. Turn on to Night sound reduce the volume while still experiencing proper balance and range. Learn more During setup, you’ll program a remote Remote Control Setup control.
- Page 15 Set up surrounds It’s easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model), or a Sonos Amp and your favorite non- Sonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater. 1. Place each surround speaker about 10ft from your favorite listening position, angling them toward the seating area.
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Page 16: Wall Mount
Wall mount Guidelines Use the Sonos Beam Wall Mount kit (sold separately, available at sonos.com). Follow the instructions in the kit. Keep 1" (25mm) space (minimum) above Beam so you can reach the touch controls. If you’re mounting above the TV, make sure you can reach the touch controls. - Page 17 Wall mount Pre-drill Use wall anchors Use screws Wood stud 1/8” / 3mm bit Drywall (no stud) 5/16” / 8mm bit Hard wallboard or 5/16” / 8mm bit double board Yes, requires Plaster 5/16” / 8mm bit toggle bolt Concrete or brick 5/16”...
- Page 18 Set it up a. Tape the cardboard template to the wall above or below your TV. Use a level. Keep 1" (25mm) space (minimum) for access to Beam’s touch controls. (Don’t install Beam vertically.) b. Mark the center of the mounting holes and remove the template.
- Page 19 Use a 5/16" drill bit to drill pilot holes. Insert and secure the wall anchors (don’t use the anchors if drilling into wood). Place the bracket on the wall and loosely tighten the wall screws to secure the bracket. Check with a level and then tighten the screws.
- Page 20 Place Beam on the bracket. Insert and tighten Beam to the bracket using the mounting screws.
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Page 21: Specifications
One tweeter creates crisp high Tweeters frequencies and clear dialogue. Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, Adjustable EQ and loudness. Five far-field microphone array uses advanced beam forming and multi-... - Page 22 WiFi is unstable. SOFTWARE Set up and control with the latest Sonos S2 generation of the Sonos app (for Apple or Android devices). TV with HDMI ARC / eARC port or optical System requirements digital audio output, broadband internet, and the Sonos app.
- Page 23 Feature Description Turn on this home theater setting in the Speech enhancement Sonos app to make TV dialogue even clearer. Enhances quiet sounds and reduces the intensity of loud sounds. Turn on to Night sound reduce the volume while still experiencing proper balance and range.
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Page 24: Important Safety Information
12. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any...
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