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The only soundbar with Sound Motion. One of the most significant breakthroughs in audio engineering in nearly 100 years, Sound Motion allows Arc Ultra to pack unprecedentedly clear, deep, and balanced sound into an unbelievably sleek design.
Sound Swap When another Sonos speaker is streaming audio, press and hold Play/Pause (about 2 seconds). You’ll hear a tone and content will stop streaming from the other Sonos speaker and start streaming on your Arc Ultra.
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Volume up (slide right, or tap + ) Volume down (slide left, or tap - ) Volume Note: When music is playing, press and hold + or - to quickly change the volume. Press > to skip to the next song. Press <...
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Displays the state of the product in various situations, such as connecting to WiFi or Bluetooth, and signals Status light errors. Gives feedback when buttons on the product are pressed and when a command is sent from a remote.
HDMI port Connect your soundbar to your TV's HDMI eARC or ARC port with an HDMI cable (included). Optical Connect your soundbar to your TV's optical port with a Sonos Optical Audio Adapter (sold separately) and an HDMI cable (included).
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2. Press and hold until (about 2 seconds) you hear a tone and the status light blinks blue. 3. Go to the device’s Bluetooth settings and select Arc Ultra from the list. When your Arc Ultra successfully connects to Bluetooth, the status light will show solid blue.
For best sound quality, place Arc Ultra in front of and below your TV. Alternatively, you can mount it above your TV. If placing Arc Ultra below your TV, keep 4 in (10 cm) of space (minimum) between the top of the soundbar and the bottom of your TV.
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Connect the power cable to Arc Ultra and plug it in to power. Note: Use only the included power cable (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Connect the HDMI cable (included) to Arc Ultra. If you're using an Ethernet cable,...
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If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI ARC or eARC port, connect the HDMI cable to your TV's optical port with the Sonos Optical Audio Adapter (sold separately): 1. Remove the protective cap from the optical adapter, then attach the optical adapter to the HDMI cable.
Wall mount Use the Sonos Arc Ultra Wall Mount (sold separately) to mount Arc Ultra to the wall below (recommended) or above your TV. Sonos recommends: Keep 4 in (10 cm) of space (minimum) between the mounted soundbar and your TV.
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Use the wall mount bracket to mark screw locations. Align the top edge with the bottom of your TV. There should be 5.5 in (14 cm) between the top of the wall mount bracket and the Mark the screw locations and remove the wall mount bracket for now.
Home theater Start with Arc Ultra and expand your system over time with Sonos speakers that easily connect over WiFi. Use the Sonos app to configure your home theater and set up helpful features.
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Setting Description If music or other content is playing when you turn on your TV, the audio TV Autoplay automatically switches to TV audio (default). If your home theater speaker is grouped with other products when you turn on the Ungroup on Autoplay TV, it automatically drops from the group (default).
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. In the Sonos app: 1.
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You can add Sonos Voice Control, or a voice assistant you use often, for hands-free control of your Sonos system. Note: If you're adding a voice assistant, download the voice assistant's app before adding it to your Sonos system. To add voice control in the Sonos app: 1.
Product settings Use the Sonos app to adjust product settings for your Arc Ultra: 1. Go to System Settings 2. Select the room. 3. Select Arc Ultra under Products to get started. Setting Description Status Indicates if the microphone switch is on or Microphone off.
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TV Audio Swap Instantly swap TV audio from a Arc Ultra to your Sonos Ace and feel enveloped in exhilarating surround sound and spatial audio. Note: Only TV audio (via HDMI or optical) can stream to Sonos Ace. Use the Sonos app (iOS only) to set up the connection between your Arc Ultra and Sonos Ace.
The far-field microphone array uses advanced beamforming and multichannel Microphones echo cancellation for quick and accurate voice control and Trueplay tuning. Disconnect by toggling off the mic switch. Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, Adjustable EQ and loudness.
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Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Choose your preferred level of dialogue Speech Enhancement clarity in the Sonos app. Turn this setting on in the Sonos app to Night Sound reduce the intensity of loud sounds and enhance quieter sounds.
Use the capacitive touch controls to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, Controls turn off voice assistants, and group or ungroup Sonos products. Bluetooth button Press to pair a Bluetooth device. Toggle off this switch on the back of the Mic switch product to disconnect power to the mics.
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Voltage 100-240V 50/60 Hz internal power supply Quad Core 4xA55 1.9 GHz Memory 16 GB SDRAM 8 GB NV Works with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. Availability of voice Voice assistants varies by language and country. Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices Apple AirPlay 2 iOS 11.4 and higher.
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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