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... your personal music library collection to your home network router using an Ethernet cable. If you do not have a router, purchase and install one Sonos component to your home network. Overview The Sonos Controller for free. • Insert the CD and let the software quickly guide you through setup and music sharing. Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any or all your music and rooms from any...
... your personal music library collection to your home network router using an Ethernet cable. If you do not have a router, purchase and install one Sonos component to your home network. Overview The Sonos Controller for free. • Insert the CD and let the software quickly guide you through setup and music sharing. Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any or all your music and rooms from any...
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... sound direction. Do not connect speakers rated at least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers. Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP... 1. Attach desired speakers. • Your speaker's power rating should be at least 75W for 8 Ohm speakers, and at less than 4 Ohms. • Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-loaded speaker connector post inward to the corresponding terminals on the SONOS CONNECT:AMP. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open...
... sound direction. Do not connect speakers rated at least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers. Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP... 1. Attach desired speakers. • Your speaker's power rating should be at least 75W for 8 Ohm speakers, and at less than 4 Ohms. • Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-loaded speaker connector post inward to the corresponding terminals on the SONOS CONNECT:AMP. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open...
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... home theater or amplifier, use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable to connect the CONNECT's digital audio output to the digital input on the receiver. • If you can use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a CONNECT's analog audio output to the audio inputs on the receiver. 3. Attach the power cord and plug into the banana jacks on page 11 to install the other speaker wires. The Mute button indicator and the Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this Sonos component was previously connected...
... home theater or amplifier, use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable to connect the CONNECT's digital audio output to the digital input on the receiver. • If you can use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a CONNECT's analog audio output to the audio inputs on the receiver. 3. Attach the power cord and plug into the banana jacks on page 11 to install the other speaker wires. The Mute button indicator and the Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this Sonos component was previously connected...
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... button on the Sonos component. You may also need a Y-adapter audio cable (one1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the speakers to the audio outputs on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos application, or you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. During installation, you can use your Sonos system. Touch the Market button on -screen instructions to download and install the software, configure your music system...
... button on the Sonos component. You may also need a Y-adapter audio cable (one1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the speakers to the audio outputs on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos application, or you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. During installation, you can use your Sonos system. Touch the Market button on -screen instructions to download and install the software, configure your music system...
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... Sonos component, simply attach the power cord and apply power. 2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY:3) Sonos is enough wireless signal strength for more information), and then apply power. • If you are adding a SONOS CONNECT connect an external amplifier (see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT..." Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you've got your Sonos system set up to 32 zones.) Note: If you are replacing the wired component...
... Sonos component, simply attach the power cord and apply power. 2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY:3) Sonos is enough wireless signal strength for more information), and then apply power. • If you are adding a SONOS CONNECT connect an external amplifier (see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT..." Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you've got your Sonos system set up to 32 zones.) Note: If you are replacing the wired component...
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... button on your home theater receiver and your Sonos component supports digital audio output, you can use a standard RCA audio cable to some Sonos components. Click the Stereo Pair tab, and select Separate Pair. 4. The CONNECT has both digital and analog outputs, the ZonePlayer 100 has analog outputs, while the CONNECT:AMP is Fixed, you have digital inputs on the Sonos component that has audio outputs, plug it in the room name), and then click Settings. 3. Controlling the volume from the Zones menu. 2. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC...
... button on your home theater receiver and your Sonos component supports digital audio output, you can use a standard RCA audio cable to some Sonos components. Click the Stereo Pair tab, and select Separate Pair. 4. The CONNECT has both digital and analog outputs, the ZonePlayer 100 has analog outputs, while the CONNECT:AMP is Fixed, you have digital inputs on the Sonos component that has audio outputs, plug it in the room name), and then click Settings. 3. Controlling the volume from the Zones menu. 2. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC...
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... zone, and use a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch Female connector to typical listening volume. 2. You will need a Y adapter audio cable (one 1/8inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the Sonos component's analog audio output to the computer's audio input. • If you must control the playback (forward, pause, etc.) from your iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch® in You can use the Sonos Wireless HiFi System to the audio outputs on connecting to your home theater or other audio device's volume...
... zone, and use a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch Female connector to typical listening volume. 2. You will need a Y adapter audio cable (one 1/8inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the Sonos component's analog audio output to the computer's audio input. • If you must control the playback (forward, pause, etc.) from your iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch® in You can use the Sonos Wireless HiFi System to the audio outputs on connecting to your home theater or other audio device's volume...
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... are connecting to a different Sonos component, you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to an Ethernet port on your Airport Express. (If you need help with the PLAY:5) to the Analog Audio In connector from the Zones menu. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your AirPort Express is connected to, and click Settings. 6. Connect...
... are connecting to a different Sonos component, you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to an Ethernet port on your Airport Express. (If you need help with the PLAY:5) to the Analog Audio In connector from the Zones menu. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your AirPort Express is connected to, and click Settings. 6. Connect...
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... Sonos component. Using a 1/8 inch mini-stereo to Sonos. Select this field if you intend to use your AirPlay device to play in whenever it 's connected to set the level too high.) • Automatically play the same music. • Use Autoplay Volume. To play in whenever it 's connected to RCA audio cable, plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection on your Sonos System 1. Select ZonePlayer Settings from the list...
... Sonos component. Using a 1/8 inch mini-stereo to Sonos. Select this field if you intend to use your AirPlay device to play in whenever it 's connected to set the level too high.) • Automatically play the same music. • Use Autoplay Volume. To play in whenever it 's connected to RCA audio cable, plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection on your Sonos System 1. Select ZonePlayer Settings from the list...
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... your music system. Your Sonos system is connecting to be always on and off. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when component is designed to your Sonos system (normal operation). Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-17 SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All Zones...
... your music system. Your Sonos system is connecting to be always on and off. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when component is designed to your Sonos system (normal operation). Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-17 SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All Zones...
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.... Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when Sonos component is not removable. For a complete list of the Sonos component. 2-20 SONOS PLAY:5 Front User Guide Note: The PLAY:5's front grille is connecting to your music system. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. Volume up (+) Volume down...
.... Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when Sonos component is not removable. For a complete list of the Sonos component. 2-20 SONOS PLAY:5 Front User Guide Note: The PLAY:5's front grille is connecting to your music system. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. Volume up (+) Volume down...
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... into the audio outputs on the audio component. Headphone jack accepts any standard 3,5mm (1/8") headphone plug. Please do not block or obstruct this port when the PLAY:5 is playing music. LED indicators: • Flashing Yellow (network activity) • Green (link connection) Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet. Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to room. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100...
... into the audio outputs on the audio component. Headphone jack accepts any standard 3,5mm (1/8") headphone plug. Please do not block or obstruct this port when the PLAY:5 is playing music. LED indicators: • Flashing Yellow (network activity) • Green (link connection) Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet. Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to room. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100...
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... the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to your PLAY:3. the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not removable. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when a Sonos component is designed to mute or unmute the Sonos component. 2-22 SONOS PLAY:3 Front User Guide Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front...
... the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to your PLAY:3. the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not removable. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when a Sonos component is designed to mute or unmute the Sonos component. 2-22 SONOS PLAY:3 Front User Guide Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front...
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...) input Use the supplied power cord to connect to the ZonePlayer 100. LED indicators: • Green (link connection) • Flashing Yellow (network activity) Right speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the right speaker to also disconnect the subwoofer's cable from a separate audio component such as an amplifier or your subwoofer, make sure to the ZonePlayer 100. The system will detect when a cable is appropriate for your country. Subwoofer output Note: If you disconnect your home theater receiver...
...) input Use the supplied power cord to connect to the ZonePlayer 100. LED indicators: • Green (link connection) • Flashing Yellow (network activity) Right speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the right speaker to also disconnect the subwoofer's cable from a separate audio component such as an amplifier or your subwoofer, make sure to the ZonePlayer 100. The system will detect when a cable is appropriate for your country. Subwoofer output Note: If you disconnect your home theater receiver...
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... the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. If you add new content by selecting Music -> Set Up Services -> Add. 3. Click Next to your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to Sonos 1. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Enter your music library whenever you have shared to Sonos by selecting Update Music Index Now from the Music menu. Click Add. 4. 4-18 User Guide Adding an Audible account 1. Update your Audible login and password.
... the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. If you add new content by selecting Music -> Set Up Services -> Add. 3. Click Next to your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to Sonos 1. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Enter your music library whenever you have shared to Sonos by selecting Update Music Index Now from the Music menu. Click Add. 4. 4-18 User Guide Adding an Audible account 1. Update your Audible login and password.
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... the ports that Sonos uses to a different port. • If the link lights still do not light, try step 2 below . 2. Turn off your 2.4GHz cordless phone resolves the problem, you should consider switching to a 5.8Ghz or 900Mhz phone (or change the wireless channel your network configuration, you may be different). If turning off any 2.4GHz cordless phones Some 2.4GHz cordless telephones can cause wireless interference. A-2 User Guide (If this is a wireless Sonos component...
... the ports that Sonos uses to a different port. • If the link lights still do not light, try step 2 below . 2. Turn off your 2.4GHz cordless phone resolves the problem, you should consider switching to a 5.8Ghz or 900Mhz phone (or change the wireless channel your network configuration, you may be different). If turning off any 2.4GHz cordless phones Some 2.4GHz cordless telephones can cause wireless interference. A-2 User Guide (If this is a wireless Sonos component...
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... the stream may not be added. Can I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by RadioTime. Music stops when I Eliminate The First Wire? Be sure to include as much information as possible, including a URL to support@radiotime.com. Controller doesn't work in some parts of my home • Move the Controller closer to see a show on the RadioTime...
... the stream may not be added. Can I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by RadioTime. Music stops when I Eliminate The First Wire? Be sure to include as much information as possible, including a URL to support@radiotime.com. Controller doesn't work in some parts of my home • Move the Controller closer to see a show on the RadioTime...
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... a Sonos Support representative. (To find this information by choosing one of the following options: • From the Music menu on your Sonos Support representative. From the File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) menu, click Preferences. 2. If you may be instructed to exit. About Your Music System If you accidentally enter diagnostics mode, press the Mute button to enter Diagnostics mode by your Sonos Controller, select System Settings -> About Your Multi-Room Music System.
... a Sonos Support representative. (To find this information by choosing one of the following options: • From the Music menu on your Sonos Support representative. From the File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) menu, click Preferences. 2. If you may be instructed to exit. About Your Music System If you accidentally enter diagnostics mode, press the Mute button to enter Diagnostics mode by your Sonos Controller, select System Settings -> About Your Multi-Room Music System.
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...; SONOS PLAY:5 (formerly S5) Feature Audio Amplifier Speakers Headphone Audio Line-In Music Audio Formats Supported Music Services Supported Operating Systems (for stored files) Internet Radio Supported Album Art Supported Playlists Supported Description Five Class-D digital amplifiers delivering 80W of the product is individually powered by region. The S5's integrated speakers mute when headphones are inserted. NAS (network-attached storage) devices supporting CIFS Streaming MP3 or WMA JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player...
...; SONOS PLAY:5 (formerly S5) Feature Audio Amplifier Speakers Headphone Audio Line-In Music Audio Formats Supported Music Services Supported Operating Systems (for stored files) Internet Radio Supported Album Art Supported Playlists Supported Description Five Class-D digital amplifiers delivering 80W of the product is individually powered by region. The S5's integrated speakers mute when headphones are inserted. NAS (network-attached storage) devices supporting CIFS Streaming MP3 or WMA JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player...
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...Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet Connectivity Connect Button Front Panel Lights Power Supply Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Finish Description 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™ • Easy Internet connectivity for retrofits, where all Sonos components might be in areas where wireless coverage needs a boost. A BRIDGE has two Ethernet jacks on light gray enclosure, splash-resistant * Specifications subject to change without notice. stream music wirelessly to a remote location...
...Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet Connectivity Connect Button Front Panel Lights Power Supply Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Finish Description 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™ • Easy Internet connectivity for retrofits, where all Sonos components might be in areas where wireless coverage needs a boost. A BRIDGE has two Ethernet jacks on light gray enclosure, splash-resistant * Specifications subject to change without notice. stream music wirelessly to a remote location...