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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...
CONNECT:AMP. Once you’ve got it set up, you can add additional Sonos products any time. Adding to an existing Sonos system? Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding this CONNECT:AMP to an existing Sonos system, you can turn directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System" on page 6.
Internet-based music service, you must install a router in your home network. If you do not have a router, purchase and install one before proceeding. If you are going to use the Sonos Controller App on an Android™...
• The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC—Download from our Web site at: www.sonos.com/support/downloads. • SONOS CONTROL (CR200) Sonos is always working on new ways to help you control the music any way you want. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products.
Play/Pause button on the CONNECT:AMP. Status indicator Indicates the current status of the Sonos product. When this Sonos product is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on and off. For a complete list of status indications, please go to http://faq.sonos.com/led.
100 – 120V~ / 220 – 240V~ 50 – 60 Hz Select the appropriate voltage setting for your country. AC power (mains) input Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a third party power cord will void your warranty). Analog audio in You may use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the CONNECT:AMP’s analog audio...
• If your speakers have banana connectors, you can insert the plugs directly into the banana jacks on the back of the CONNECT:AMP instead. Attach the power cord and plug into a wall outlet—make sure the Voltage Switch on the back of the CONNECT:AMP is set to the proper position for your country before applying power.
Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos system. If you experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product, try one or more of the following resolutions—relocate the Sonos product;...
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Sonos products. 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.
CONNECT:AMP. • If you are connecting a portable music player to the CONNECT:AMP, you will need a 1/8 inch mini-stereo to RCA audio cable instead. Plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection on the CONNECT:AMP.
Sonos surround sound experience. For more information about these products, please review the product guides at www.sonos.com/support. If you have a CONNECT:AMP and speakers, the release of Sonos software update 4.2 makes it possible to configure the CONNECT:AMP for surround use. Both the CONNECT:AMP and the PLAYBAR must be wired in this configuration—this is a requirement only when configuring a CONNECT:AMP for surround.
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SONOS CONNECT:AMP Locate the IP address for your PLAYBAR. • Using the Sonos Controller for PC, select Help -> About My Sonos System. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac, select Sonos -> About My Sonos System. • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Settings -> About My Sonos System.
If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. If one of these doesn’t remedy the problem, or you are not sure how to proceed, please contact the Sonos Customer Support team and we’ll be happy to help.
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If you encounter this message while a Sonos product is connected to your router, you can try the steps below to resolve this issue. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support.
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Check to make sure the vents are not blocked. See "Player Status Indicators" on page 16. • Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos product that is wired to your router.The link lights should be lit solid and the activity lights should be blinking.
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Once the password is accepted, unplug the player from your router and move it back to its original location. I want to change my wireless network password If your Sonos system is set up wirelessly and you change your wireless network password, you will also need to change it on your Sonos system.
Product Guide Player Status Indicators Important Note: Do not place any items on top of your Sonos player. This may impede the air flow and cause it to overheat. Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Solid white Powered up and associated with a...
SONOS CONNECT:AMP Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Rapidly flashing Playback / Next Track failed CONNECT, Indicates either playback or next track was not orange CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, possible PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR Flashing orange During SonosNet setup, this occurs...
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• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as tablecloths, curtains, or papers. • Do not let foreign objects into the unit. If a foreign object should get into the unit, unplug the unit and contact Sonos for servicing guidance.
Works on your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g, 2.4GHz broadcast capable router Also works on SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX) allows Ethernet devices to connect through Network Bridging SonosNet.
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Product Guide Feature Description Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and Internet connectivity software updates. (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply.
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