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Sonos Play 5 Product Manual

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SONOS PLAY:5
(Formerly S5)
Product Guide

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  • Page 1 SONOS PLAY:5 (Formerly S5) Product Guide...
  • Page 2 SONOS, Inc. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3, PLAY:5 and all other SONOS product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of SONOS, Inc. SONOS Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
  • Page 3 New to Sonos? It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running. See "Your Home Network" on page 2 to make sure your home network is ready for Sonos, and then turn to the Quick Start Guide packaged with your PLAY:5 (formerly S5). Once you’ve set up your music system, you can add additional Sonos components any time.

  • Page 4: Network Requirements

    • The Sonos Controller for Android — Tap the Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos control- ler application. • The Sonos Controller for iPhone or Sonos Controller for iPad — Tap the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos controller application, or download the application from iTunes .

  • Page 5: Front Overview

    SONOS PLAY:5 SONOS PLAY:5 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:5’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your PLAY:5. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity All from the Zone Menu.

  • Page 6: Back Overview

    User Guide SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle The acoustic port doubles as a handle so you can easily lift and carry the PLAY:5 from room to room. Please do not block or obstruct this port when the PLAY:5 is playing music.

  • Page 7: Adding To An Existing Sonos System

    PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit—the Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same. Optimum placement information • When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from each other, angled inward to form a triangle with your favorite listening position.
  • Page 8 From the Music Menu, select Settings. Touch ZonePlayer Settings. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to create a stereo pair with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). Select Create Stereo Pair, and touch Next. Select the other unit you wish to pair.

  • Page 9: Playing Music

    To separate a stereo pair: Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. Select the Sonos stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name), and then click Settings. Click the Stereo Pair tab, and select Separate Pair.

  • Page 10: Using Headphones

    If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.

  • Page 11: Using Line-In

    Using Line-In You can connect an external source, such as a portable music player, to your SONOS PLAY:5. The device will be automatically detected as soon as you plug it in. • To connect a portable music player, use the supplied 1/8" (3,5mm) stereo audio cable to plug a music player into the Audio In connection on the back of your S5.

  • Page 12: Basic Troubleshooting

    Sonos component not detected during setup A network or a firewall issue may be preventing the Sonos component from connecting to your Sonos system. If this is a wireless Sonos component, try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the component temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference.
  • Page 13 • If you are not using a router, you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for more information. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos component. The link lights should be lit solid and the activity lights should be blinking.

  • Page 14: Important Safety Information

    Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

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