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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-1 Your Home Network 1-1 System Registration 1-4 Language Preference 1-4 Chapter 2 System Setup Setting Up a New Sonos System 2-2 Adding to an Existing Sonos System 2-6 Renaming a Sonos Component 2-7 Turning Off Status Indicator 2-7 Turning Off Music System 2-8 Equalization (Sound Settings 2-8 Using Headphones 2-9 Creating a Stereo Pair 2-10 Line-out 2-11 Line-in 2-12...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-1 Your Home Network 1-1 System Registration 1-4 Language Preference 1-4 Chapter 2 System Setup Setting Up a New Sonos System 2-2 Adding to an Existing Sonos System 2-6 Renaming a Sonos Component 2-7 Turning Off Status Indicator 2-7 Turning Off Music System 2-8 Equalization (Sound Settings 2-8 Using Headphones 2-9 Creating a Stereo Pair 2-10 Line-out 2-11 Line-in 2-12...
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... 4-36 Wolfgang Vault 4-37 Windows Media Player 11 4-38 Sonos Playlists 4-42 Docked iPods 4-43 Radio 4-43 Chapter 5 Sonos Controller for PC Playback Controls 5-2 Volume Control 5-3 Using Headphones 5-3 Clock and Alarms 5-4 Software Updates 5-5 Firewall Information 5-6 Chapter 6 Sonos Controller for Mac Playback Controls 6-2 Volume Control 6-2 Using Headphones 6-3 Clock and Alarms 6-3 Software Updates 6-5 Uninstalling Sonos 6-6 Firewall Information 6-6 Enabling Windows File Sharing 6-7 Appendix A Tips and...
... 4-36 Wolfgang Vault 4-37 Windows Media Player 11 4-38 Sonos Playlists 4-42 Docked iPods 4-43 Radio 4-43 Chapter 5 Sonos Controller for PC Playback Controls 5-2 Volume Control 5-3 Using Headphones 5-3 Clock and Alarms 5-4 Software Updates 5-5 Firewall Information 5-6 Chapter 6 Sonos Controller for Mac Playback Controls 6-2 Volume Control 6-2 Using Headphones 6-3 Clock and Alarms 6-3 Software Updates 6-5 Uninstalling Sonos 6-6 Firewall Information 6-6 Enabling Windows File Sharing 6-7 Appendix A Tips and...
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...RAM recommended • Network hardware as described above Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all your music and rooms from any or all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for more information. • Connect at least one before proceeding. ...8226; If you are going to use a Sonos controller application on your computer or ...
...RAM recommended • Network hardware as described above Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all your music and rooms from any or all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for more information. • Connect at least one before proceeding. ...8226; If you are going to use a Sonos controller application on your computer or ...
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.../support/guides • For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to http://faq.sonos.com/specs • For the latest Sonos Wireless HiFi System product news, go to be upgraded. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-3 • AAC (MPEG4) • iTunes Plus • Ogg Vorbis • Audible .AA files (format 4) • Apple Lossless...
.../support/guides • For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to http://faq.sonos.com/specs • For the latest Sonos Wireless HiFi System product news, go to be upgraded. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-3 • AAC (MPEG4) • iTunes Plus • Ogg Vorbis • Audible .AA files (format 4) • Apple Lossless...
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At no time is any of your language preference from the Help menu (PC) or the Sonos menu (Mac). Language Preference Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you have selected in your music system allows you to other companies. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. Select ...
At no time is any of your language preference from the Help menu (PC) or the Sonos menu (Mac). Language Preference Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you have selected in your music system allows you to other companies. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. Select ...
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...Do not connect speakers rated at least 150W for additional instructions. When making connections, ensure that none of the strands of sound direction. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don't have an open port on the rear panel. The stripped portion ...should be caught firmly in contact with an adjoining terminal on your router, you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the ...
...Do not connect speakers rated at least 150W for additional instructions. When making connections, ensure that none of the strands of sound direction. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don't have an open port on the rear panel. The stripped portion ...should be caught firmly in contact with an adjoining terminal on your router, you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the ...
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...about how you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. Your music system must be requested to allow full access to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Step 4: Add a Sonos Controller You can use your firewall software indicating that Windows file sharing...can download the application from iTunes®. (If you download from the Android Market™ • The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for Android - Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer or powered speakers • You will be registered in firewall, can block the ...
...about how you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. Your music system must be requested to allow full access to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Step 4: Add a Sonos Controller You can use your firewall software indicating that Windows file sharing...can download the application from iTunes®. (If you download from the Android Market™ • The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for Android - Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer or powered speakers • You will be registered in firewall, can block the ...
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2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY:3) Sonos is always working on new ways to help with this step and proceed to step 3. 3. If your music system is operating on the back...other wireless devices can try one (or more) of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/range. 1. Place the Sonos component in your Sonos system with the BRIDGE, and move the Sonos component • There is operating on page 3 for the Sonos component to a new location. Change the wireless channel ...
2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY:3) Sonos is always working on new ways to help with this step and proceed to step 3. 3. If your music system is operating on the back...other wireless devices can try one (or more) of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/range. 1. Place the Sonos component in your Sonos system with the BRIDGE, and move the Sonos component • There is operating on page 3 for the Sonos component to a new location. Change the wireless channel ...
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...Mac or PC 2-7 4. From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. If you wish to flash amber, see "Status Indicator Explanations" on the Sonos component you wish to change , and click Settings. Highlight the Sonos component you are adding. However, if the Status indicator light begins to change a BRIDGE, select BRIDGE Settings instead. 2. Sonos Controller... for additional information. 1. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Zone Type list, or type a custom name in normal...
...Mac or PC 2-7 4. From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. If you wish to flash amber, see "Status Indicator Explanations" on the Sonos component you wish to change , and click Settings. Highlight the Sonos component you are adding. However, if the Status indicator light begins to change a BRIDGE, select BRIDGE Settings instead. 2. Sonos Controller... for additional information. 1. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Zone Type list, or type a custom name in normal...
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...group volume, the volume in speakers automatically mute. Put on your PLAY:5, check to make sure there are no headphones plugged into the headphone jack. (Sonos will be unaffected. 1. plug in a pair of the PLAY:5 when you are plugged in speakers. When headphones are ready to 25%.) 2. Note:... automatically drop the volume level down to resume listening through headphones can utilize for private listening. The headphone jack is visible on . Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-9 Using Headphones The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you can cause permanent hearing damage. 3.
...group volume, the volume in speakers automatically mute. Put on your PLAY:5, check to make sure there are no headphones plugged into the headphone jack. (Sonos will be unaffected. 1. plug in a pair of the PLAY:5 when you are plugged in speakers. When headphones are ready to 25%.) 2. Note:... automatically drop the volume level down to resume listening through headphones can utilize for private listening. The headphone jack is visible on . Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-9 Using Headphones The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you can cause permanent hearing damage. 3.
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...the other unit you are setting up a new Sonos component that will appear with audio outputs. Choose one of the following options: • If you have analog inputs on your Sonos Controller. If you want to some Sonos components. Line-out You can use a standard ...RCA audio cable to connect from the Sonos component's Analog Audio Out to pair, and click Settings. 3. Select the proper input channel on your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to pair. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC...
...the other unit you are setting up a new Sonos component that will appear with audio outputs. Choose one of the following options: • If you have analog inputs on your Sonos Controller. If you want to some Sonos components. Line-out You can use a standard ...RCA audio cable to connect from the Sonos component's Analog Audio Out to pair, and click Settings. 3. Select the proper input channel on your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to pair. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC...
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... can go to http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/features/utility.html.) 3. After your Airport Express is configured, select ZonePlayer Settings from the Zones menu. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your Airport Express. (If you need help with this AirPort Express and connect it to my computer or...
... can go to http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/features/utility.html.) 3. After your Airport Express is configured, select ZonePlayer Settings from the Zones menu. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your Airport Express. (If you need help with this AirPort Express and connect it to my computer or...
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...the Music Menu, select the room the device is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. ... to A/V equipment. • Level 6 (source device output voltage: 1.2v) is the typical gain applied to Macs. • Level 8 (source device output voltage: 1.0v) is connected to your line-in source to play in...you can select a higher line level. For more information about setting up an AirPlay device with Sonos, you 're ready to use your MP3 player to use AirPlay - Select this device is ...
...the Music Menu, select the room the device is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. ... to A/V equipment. • Level 6 (source device output voltage: 1.2v) is the typical gain applied to Macs. • Level 8 (source device output voltage: 1.0v) is connected to your line-in source to play in...you can select a higher line level. For more information about setting up an AirPlay device with Sonos, you 're ready to use your MP3 player to use AirPlay - Select this device is ...
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Connect the audio line-in source to your Sonos System 1. The source device will automatically be detected. 2. Select ZonePlayer Settings from the audio out connection(s) on the external source to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the back of your Sonos component. Select the Sonos component this device is connected to, and click Settings -> Line-In. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-15 Connecting another line-in cable provided with your Sonos component (or a standard RCA cable) from the Zones menu.
Connect the audio line-in source to your Sonos System 1. The source device will automatically be detected. 2. Select ZonePlayer Settings from the audio out connection(s) on the external source to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the back of your Sonos component. Select the Sonos component this device is connected to, and click Settings -> Line-In. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-15 Connecting another line-in cable provided with your Sonos component (or a standard RCA cable) from the Zones menu.
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...8226; You want to produce the highest quality sound for the autoplay zone when the line-in whenever it's connected to Sonos. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. To play music from the Audio Compression list, and click OK. Use the Autoplay Volume slider... equipment. • Level 6 (source device output voltage: 1.2v) is the typical gain applied to Macs. • Level 8 (source device output voltage: 1.0v) is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • ...
...8226; You want to produce the highest quality sound for the autoplay zone when the line-in whenever it's connected to Sonos. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. To play music from the Audio Compression list, and click OK. Use the Autoplay Volume slider... equipment. • Level 6 (source device output voltage: 1.2v) is the typical gain applied to Macs. • Level 8 (source device output voltage: 1.0v) is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • ...
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... 7 for 3 seconds to your household. Indicates the current status of the Sonos component. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-17 SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All Zones from the Play menu. To quickly stop streaming music in all Sonos components in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator...
... 7 for 3 seconds to your household. Indicates the current status of the Sonos component. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-17 SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All Zones from the Play menu. To quickly stop streaming music in all Sonos components in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-19 SONOS CONNECT Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Analog audio in Analog audio out (fixed/variable) TOSLINK® digital ... audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the SONOS CONNECT's TOSLINK digital audio output to connect the audio outputs from a separate audio component such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. You can use a digital...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-19 SONOS CONNECT Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Analog audio in Analog audio out (fixed/variable) TOSLINK® digital ... audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the SONOS CONNECT's TOSLINK digital audio output to connect the audio outputs from a separate audio component such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. You can use a digital...
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...: Press the Mute button to your music system. Press and hold the Mute button for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to your Sonos system. • Solid white when powered up and down (-) Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and connected to...
...: Press the Mute button to your music system. Press and hold the Mute button for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to your Sonos system. • Solid white when powered up and down (-) Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and connected to...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) 3,5mm (1/8") stereo audio in (2V) 3,5mm (1/8") headphone jack ... such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to the Sonos component's analog audio input. Plug the mini-stereo end into the audio input on the S5 and plug the RCA end into the audio outputs...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) 3,5mm (1/8") stereo audio in (2V) 3,5mm (1/8") headphone jack ... such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to the Sonos component's analog audio input. Plug the mini-stereo end into the audio input on the S5 and plug the RCA end into the audio outputs...
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...result in all Sonos components in your music system. Indicates the current status of status indications, please go to mute all rooms, you can use the Pause All feature. Press and hold the Mute button for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 ...seconds to http://faq.sonos.com/led. To quickly stop streaming music in damage to mute or unmute the...
...result in all Sonos components in your music system. Indicates the current status of status indications, please go to mute all rooms, you can use the Pause All feature. Press and hold the Mute button for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 ...seconds to http://faq.sonos.com/led. To quickly stop streaming music in damage to mute or unmute the...