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Sonos, Inc. SONOS and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos, Inc. SONOS Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Sonos products may be protected by one or more patents. Our patent-to-product information can be found here: sonos.com/legal/patents...
Adding to an existing Sonos system? The Sonos system can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding this PLAY:5 to an existing Sonos system, you can turn directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System" on page 5.
Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for more information. • Connect at least one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can add all other Sonos components wirelessly.
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. (If you download ® from iTunes, you will need to sync before you see the Sonos logo display on your device.) • Sonos Controller for Mac or PC—Download from our Website at: www.sonos.com/support/downloads. • SONOS CONTROL (CR200) or CR100 SONOS PLAY:5 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:5’s front grille is not removable.
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Product 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.
• The PLAY:5 is not water-resistant. Don’t leave it outside during a rain storm or position it near water. Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you’ve got your Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos components to any room any time (up to 32 rooms).
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Product Guide • Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos components. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging. Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with PLAY:1, PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. You cannot create a mixed stereo pair—both Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same.
Playing Music You can use any Sonos controller to make a music selection—simply touch to select from the Music menu on a handheld controller, or click to select from the MUSIC pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC.
Sonos components. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose This iPad, This iPhone, or This iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.
You can select and play music stored on any Android device that’s on the same network as your Sonos components. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose This Mobile Device from the Sonos app on your Android smartphone or tablet to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.
PLAY:5 not detected during setup A network or a firewall issue may be preventing the PLAY:5 from connecting to your Sonos system. If this is a wireless PLAY:5, try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:5 temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference.
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• 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.
• Using a handheld Sonos controller: From the Settings menu, touch Advanced Settings, and then Wireless Channel. Choose another wireless channel from the list. • Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Settings -> Advanced from the Manage menu. On the General tab, select another wireless channel from the list.
Note: Previously purchased Apple “Fairplay” DRM-protected songs may be upgraded. See Apple for details. AAC Enhanced and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Sonos works seamlessly with 7Digital, 8Tracks, Amazon Cloud Player, AUPEO!, Dar.fm, Deezer, Music Services Supported Hearts of Space, iHeartRadio, JB Hi-Fi NOW, JUKE, Last.fm, MOG, Murfie, Napster®, Pandora®, Qobuz, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM™...
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Product Guide Volume and Mute Front Panel Buttons Status indicator and Mute status Front Panel LED Indicators 8.50 x 14.40 x 4.80 in. (217 x 365 x 123 mm) Dimensions (H x W x D) 9.15 lbs. (4.15kg) Weight 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C) Operating Temperature 4º...