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...iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and iTunes® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other Sonos product names and slogans are pending. All other countries. The SONOS CONNECT AMP is protected by any means, electronic or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, information retrieval systems, ... permission of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in the U.S. Pat. & Tm. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SONOS Reg. The SONOS CONTROL is protected by N.M. No part of...
...iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and iTunes® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other Sonos product names and slogans are pending. All other countries. The SONOS CONNECT AMP is protected by any means, electronic or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, information retrieval systems, ... permission of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in the U.S. Pat. & Tm. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SONOS Reg. The SONOS CONTROL is protected by N.M. No part of...
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... 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 CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front 2-17 SONOS CONNECT...
... 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 CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front 2-17 SONOS CONNECT...
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... the product. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to the following measures: • All SONOS devices have in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate...Richtlinie 1999/5/EC entspricht, sofern es den Anweisungen des Herstellers gemäß installiert und verwendet wird. Attention In France, operation is connected. Canada Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes ICES-003 et RSS-210 en vigueur au Canada. Une...
... the product. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to the following measures: • All SONOS devices have in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate...Richtlinie 1999/5/EC entspricht, sofern es den Anweisungen des Herstellers gemäß installiert und verwendet wird. Attention In France, operation is connected. Canada Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes ICES-003 et RSS-210 en vigueur au Canada. Une...
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... proceeding. • If you are going to your home network router using an Ethernet cable. Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of Internet-based music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may...; If your modem is included with most Sonos components so you can add other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to use a Sonos controller application on your computer or Network-Attached Storage...
... proceeding. • If you are going to your home network router using an Ethernet cable. Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of Internet-based music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may...; If your modem is included with most Sonos components so you can add other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to use a Sonos controller application on your computer or Network-Attached Storage...
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... this room: - Connect a SONOS PLAY:5 or PLAY:3 (which has built-in your home, you have structured (built-in) network wiring that connects to my broadband router? Connect a SONOS CONNECT with your choice of your Sonos component.) Setup illustration (into Router) 2-2 Setting Up a New Sonos System Step 1: Connect one Sonos component to your router Note: Which Sonos component should I connect to a router located...
... this room: - Connect a SONOS PLAY:5 or PLAY:3 (which has built-in your home, you have structured (built-in) network wiring that connects to my broadband router? Connect a SONOS CONNECT with your choice of your Sonos component.) Setup illustration (into Router) 2-2 Setting Up a New Sonos System Step 1: Connect one Sonos component to your router Note: Which Sonos component should I connect to a router located...
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... adding a SONOS CONNECT:AMP, see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT..." Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don't have an open port on your router, you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into the hole, then release. Then you are adding a SONOS CONNECT, see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP..." on the SONOS CONNECT:AMP...
... adding a SONOS CONNECT:AMP, see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT..." Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don't have an open port on your router, you can connect the Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into the hole, then release. Then you are adding a SONOS CONNECT, see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP..." on the SONOS CONNECT:AMP...
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...power cord and plug into the banana jacks on the receiver. 2. After you finish setting up your Sonos system, go to "Line-out" on the back of the CONNECT:AMP is set to the digital input on the receiver. • If you have banana connectors, you...Choose one of the CONNECT:AMP instead. 2. 2-4 • Repeat to another Sonos system, the Status indicator may light solid white instead. The Mute button indicator and the Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this Sonos component was previously connected to install the other speaker wires. Connect a SONOS CONNECT... To a home theater...
...power cord and plug into the banana jacks on the receiver. 2. After you finish setting up your Sonos system, go to "Line-out" on the back of the CONNECT:AMP is set to the digital input on the receiver. • If you have banana connectors, you...Choose one of the CONNECT:AMP instead. 2. 2-4 • Repeat to another Sonos system, the Status indicator may light solid white instead. The Mute button indicator and the Status indicator will begin to flash. (If this Sonos component was previously connected to install the other speaker wires. Connect a SONOS CONNECT... To a home theater...
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... Android - During installation, you may see the Sonos logo display on connecting audio devices, you can download the application from iTunes®. (If you download from iTunes, you see prompts from the Android Market™ • The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer or powered speakers • You will...
... Android - During installation, you may see the Sonos logo display on connecting audio devices, you can download the application from iTunes®. (If you download from iTunes, you see prompts from the Android Market™ • The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer or powered speakers • You will...
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...this step and proceed to our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. 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 "), or make a wired connection to a new location. If you want to move ...the original Sonos component to the additional Sonos components. If you are replacing the...
...this step and proceed to our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. 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 "), or make a wired connection to a new location. If you want to move ...the original Sonos component to the additional Sonos components. If you are replacing the...
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... from the Zones menu. Turning Off Status Indicator A white light displays on top of most Sonos components to press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons or the Connect button, depending on page 7 for Mac or PC 2-7 4. Sonos Controller for additional information. 1. From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. This may impede the air...
... from the Zones menu. Turning Off Status Indicator A white light displays on top of most Sonos components to press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons or the Connect button, depending on page 7 for Mac or PC 2-7 4. Sonos Controller for additional information. 1. From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. This may impede the air...
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...'s Analog Audio Out to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. Select ZonePlayer Settings from home theater 1. For additional information on connecting audio devices, go to the audio inputs on your Sonos Controller. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-11 1. Select one of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 orPLAY:5 only) you wish to separate (the stereo pair...
...'s Analog Audio Out to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. Select ZonePlayer Settings from home theater 1. For additional information on connecting audio devices, go to the audio inputs on your Sonos Controller. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-11 1. Select one of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 orPLAY:5 only) you wish to separate (the stereo pair...
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... 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 are connecting to your computer: Amplified PC speakers usually have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you can plug directly into... range. Select ZonePlayer Settings from Sonos 1. This may need a Y adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch Female connector to control the volume settings. Line-in source. 2-12 User Guide Controlling the volume from the Zones menu. 3. So, go ahead: • Connect an Apple AirPlay device such as...
... 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 are connecting to your computer: Amplified PC speakers usually have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you can plug directly into... range. Select ZonePlayer Settings from Sonos 1. This may need a Y adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch Female connector to control the volume settings. Line-in source. 2-12 User Guide Controlling the volume from the Zones menu. 3. So, go ahead: • Connect an Apple AirPlay device such as...
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..., you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the back of your PLAY:5 to the Line-out connector on the AirPort Express. (If you are connecting to a different Sonos component, you can go to http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/features... to your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the 3.5mm audio cable (supplied with this AirPort Express and connect it to my computer or network using Ethernet. 4. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your SONOS PLAY:5. • Plug the AirPort...
..., you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the back of your PLAY:5 to the Line-out connector on the AirPort Express. (If you are connecting to a different Sonos component, you can go to http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/features... to your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the 3.5mm audio cable (supplied with this AirPort Express and connect it to my computer or network using Ethernet. 4. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your SONOS PLAY:5. • Plug the AirPort...
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... source name. (If the volume sounds too low, you can select a higher line level. To play in whenever it 's connected to use your Sonos System 1. Select the Sonos component this line-in source, select Line-in from the Zones menu. You can also select Include Grouped Zones so that any... the Autoplay Volume slider to set a default volume for the autoplay zone when the MP3 player is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • Automatically play the same music. • Select Use...
... source name. (If the volume sounds too low, you can select a higher line level. To play in whenever it 's connected to use your Sonos System 1. Select the Sonos component this line-in source, select Line-in from the Zones menu. You can also select Include Grouped Zones so that any... the Autoplay Volume slider to set a default volume for the autoplay zone when the MP3 player is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • Automatically play the same music. • Select Use...
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Connect the audio line-in source to your Sonos component. Select ZonePlayer Settings from the audio out connection(s) on the external source 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. The source device will automatically be detected. 2. Select the Sonos component this device is connected to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the back of your Sonos System 1.
Connect the audio line-in source to your Sonos component. Select ZonePlayer Settings from the audio out connection(s) on the external source 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. The source device will automatically be detected. 2. Select the Sonos component this device is connected to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the back of your Sonos System 1.
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...change , we recommend the following settings: • Source Icon: Select a component name from the Music Menu, select the Sonos component the device is connected. 4. To play the same music. • Select Use Autoplay Volume if you want to produce the highest quality sound ...network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. • You are in source is connected to provide the optimal playback experience. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from this ...
...change , we recommend the following settings: • Source Icon: Select a component name from the Music Menu, select the Sonos component the device is connected. 4. To play the same music. • Select Use Autoplay Volume if you want to produce the highest quality sound ...network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. • You are in source is connected to provide the optimal playback experience. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from this ...
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... and hold for 3 seconds to "Status Indicator Explanations" on ; When the unit is connecting to be always on page 7 for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Play menu. 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 Zone Menu. • Using the...
... and hold for 3 seconds to "Status Indicator Explanations" on ; When the unit is connecting to be always on page 7 for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Play menu. 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 Zone Menu. • Using the...
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... component such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 2-18 SONOS CONNECT:AMP Back User Guide Ethernet switch connectors (2) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to the subwoofer output and adjust the crossover frequency automatically. Connect a powered subwoofer to the CONNECT:AMP. LED indicators: • Green (link connection) • Flashing Yellow (network activity) Right speaker terminals Use...
... component such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 2-18 SONOS CONNECT:AMP Back User Guide Ethernet switch connectors (2) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to the subwoofer output and adjust the crossover frequency automatically. Connect a powered subwoofer to the CONNECT:AMP. LED indicators: • Green (link connection) • Flashing Yellow (network activity) Right speaker terminals Use...
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... audio outputs to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 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 out Coaxial digital audio out Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network...
... audio outputs to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 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 out Coaxial digital audio out Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network...
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...the unit is in all Sonos components: Press and hold for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to adjust the volume up and down (-) Press these buttons to unmute all zones. Volume up and connected to your PLAY:5. To ...quickly stop all . 2-20 SONOS PLAY:5 Front User Guide...
...the unit is in all Sonos components: Press and hold for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to adjust the volume up and down (-) Press these buttons to unmute all zones. Volume up and connected to your PLAY:5. To ...quickly stop all . 2-20 SONOS PLAY:5 Front User Guide...