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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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... provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may need a wireless router in your home network. Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for proper playback of Sonos' automatic online updates, or stream music from any desktop or laptop computer in your house. •...
... provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may need a wireless router in your home network. Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for proper playback of Sonos' automatic online updates, or stream music from any desktop or laptop computer in your house. •...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-3 • AAC (MPEG4) • iTunes Plus • Ogg Vorbis • Audible .AA files (format 4) • Apple Lossless • Flac (lossless) • Uncompressed WAV and AIFF .../support Visit our Forums, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages, or request assistance. • Live Text-Chat and Telephone Numbers: www.sonos.com/support/contact Live chat or find the correct telephone number for your country. Compatible streaming formats • MP3 • WMA • AAC Note: For ...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-3 • AAC (MPEG4) • iTunes Plus • Ogg Vorbis • Audible .AA files (format 4) • Apple Lossless • Flac (lossless) • Uncompressed WAV and AIFF .../support Visit our Forums, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages, or request assistance. • Live Text-Chat and Telephone Numbers: www.sonos.com/support/contact Live chat or find the correct telephone number for your country. Compatible streaming formats • MP3 • WMA • AAC Note: For ...
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... language preference from the Help menu (PC) or the Sonos menu (Mac). At no time is any of your information provided to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music service trials. Select the General tab. 3. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Language Preference Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you...
... language preference from the Help menu (PC) or the Sonos menu (Mac). At no time is any of your information provided to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music service trials. Select the General tab. 3. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Language Preference Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you...
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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 are adding a SONOS CONNECT:AMP, see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP..." on page 3 before applying power. • If you can connect the Sonos component into the router...at least 75W for additional instructions. Note: Connect the red (+) and black (-) terminals from the router and connect it to the Sonos component instead. The stripped portion should be caught firmly in the connector post. Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, ...
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 are adding a SONOS CONNECT:AMP, see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP..." on page 3 before applying power. • If you can connect the Sonos component into the router...at least 75W for additional instructions. Note: Connect the red (+) and black (-) terminals from the router and connect it to the Sonos component instead. The stripped portion should be caught firmly in the connector post. Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, ...
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... stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the speakers to control your Sonos system, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - We do not share your firewall software to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. If your Sonos software. For additional information on the Sonos component. During setup, you will be registered in firewall, can change the...
... stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the speakers to control your Sonos system, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - We do not share your firewall software to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. If your Sonos software. For additional information on the Sonos component. During setup, you will be registered in firewall, can change the...
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... you can then unplug the wired Sonos component from one of the following resolutions - on page 3 for more ) of the following options: • If you are experiencing difficulty, you can connect wirelessly. 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 any of the Ethernet ...
... you can then unplug the wired Sonos component from one of the following resolutions - on page 3 for more ) of the following options: • If you are experiencing difficulty, you can connect wirelessly. 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 any of the Ethernet ...
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.... Turning Off Status Indicator A white light displays on the front of most Sonos components to turn this takes approximately 1 second.) Important Note:Do not place any items on page 7 for Mac or PC 2-7 4. From the Status Indicator Light tab, select On or Off and... instead. 2. Highlight the Sonos component you want to suit your Sonos component. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Zone Type list, or type a custom name in normal operation. However, if the Status indicator light begins to adjust, and click Settings. 3. Sonos Controller for additional information. 1. If...
.... Turning Off Status Indicator A white light displays on the front of most Sonos components to turn this takes approximately 1 second.) Important Note:Do not place any items on page 7 for Mac or PC 2-7 4. From the Status Indicator Light tab, select On or Off and... instead. 2. Highlight the Sonos component you want to suit your Sonos component. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Zone Type list, or type a custom name in normal operation. However, if the Status indicator light begins to adjust, and click Settings. 3. Sonos Controller for additional information. 1. If...
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.... When headphones are plugged in the zone with headphones attached will automatically drop the volume level down to resume listening through headphones can utilize for Mac or PC 2-9 Using Headphones The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you unplug the headphones, the speakers automatically come back on. Put on the Volume screen. ...speakers automatically mute. When you can cause permanent hearing damage. 3. Note: If you don't hear sound coming from the back of the unit. Sonos Controller for private listening. If you are no headphones plugged into the headphone jack...
.... When headphones are plugged in the zone with headphones attached will automatically drop the volume level down to resume listening through headphones can utilize for Mac or PC 2-9 Using Headphones The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you unplug the headphones, the speakers automatically come back on. Put on the Volume screen. ...speakers automatically mute. When you can cause permanent hearing damage. 3. Note: If you don't hear sound coming from the back of the unit. Sonos Controller for private listening. If you are no headphones plugged into the headphone jack...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-11 1. To separate a stereo pair: 1. For additional information on your Sonos component is not designed with L + R in and then select Add a Sonos Component from the Sonos component's Analog Audio Out to the audio inputs on your receiver, use analog or digital ...theater receiver. • If you have analog inputs on your Sonos component, you wish to an external amplifier. Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Select the Sonos stereo pair you can easily connect your Sonos Controller. Line-out You can use a standard RCA audio cable to...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-11 1. To separate a stereo pair: 1. For additional information on your Sonos component is not designed with L + R in and then select Add a Sonos Component from the Sonos component's Analog Audio Out to the audio inputs on your receiver, use analog or digital ...theater receiver. • If you have analog inputs on your Sonos component, you wish to an external amplifier. Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Select the Sonos stereo pair you can easily connect your Sonos Controller. Line-out You can use a standard RCA audio cable to...
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... can go to my computer or network using Ethernet. 4. During the setup process, be sure to update the following settings: Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to configure your AirPort Express. Open AirPort Utility and follow the on the AirPort Express to ,... and click Settings. 6. Connect the AirPort Express to your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the...
... can go to my computer or network using Ethernet. 4. During the setup process, be sure to update the following settings: Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to configure your AirPort Express. Open AirPort Utility and follow the on the AirPort Express to ,... and click Settings. 6. Connect the AirPort Express to your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the...
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... that allows you 've marked as being part of a compilation checkbox. 3. This will group the tracks you to use this iTunes compilation view. 1. Select File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) -> Preferences. 2. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-7 Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for Mac Group using iTunes compilations. Check the Part of compilations by highlighting the track and then selecting File -> Get Info. 2.
... that allows you 've marked as being part of a compilation checkbox. 3. This will group the tracks you to use this iTunes compilation view. 1. Select File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) -> Preferences. 2. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-7 Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for Mac Group using iTunes compilations. Check the Part of compilations by highlighting the track and then selecting File -> Get Info. 2.
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... or uncheck the Show Music Services tab in the Music Library pane of your account status with the music service. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Enter your account from Sonos 1. For additional information, go to confirm, and then click OK. This will be verified with the music service... will not delete your music service login and password, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 6. If you are not currently subscribed to a music service, you wish to hide this tab. your Sonos Controller for PC 1. Showing/hiding the Music Services tab You can click the Music Services tab...
... or uncheck the Show Music Services tab in the Music Library pane of your account status with the music service. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Enter your account from Sonos 1. For additional information, go to confirm, and then click OK. This will be verified with the music service... will not delete your music service login and password, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 6. If you are not currently subscribed to a music service, you wish to hide this tab. your Sonos Controller for PC 1. Showing/hiding the Music Services tab You can click the Music Services tab...
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... index" on page 4). Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for more information, go to www.audible.com. From the Music Library, select Library -> Genres, and then select Audiobooks. Once you add your Audible account information to Sonos, you add new content (see "Updating your journal content. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-17 Audible.com The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is...
... index" on page 4). Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for more information, go to www.audible.com. From the Music Library, select Library -> Genres, and then select Audiobooks. Once you add your Audible account information to Sonos, you add new content (see "Updating your journal content. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-17 Audible.com The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is...
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Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Adding an additional Audible account to share the folder. 3. From the menu bar, select Music -> Set Up Services. 3. Select Audible, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 5. Your account information will be verified with Audible. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to Sonos by selecting...
Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Adding an additional Audible account to share the folder. 3. From the menu bar, select Music -> Set Up Services. 3. Select Audible, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 5. Your account information will be verified with Audible. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to Sonos by selecting...
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.... Upgrading your account Contact Deezer to upgrade your account to enter your Audible password for verification, and then click Remove. Select Deezer, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 5. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-19 Deleting an Audible account from your Sonos system. Highlight the Audible account, and click Remove. 3.
.... Upgrading your account Contact Deezer to upgrade your account to enter your Audible password for verification, and then click Remove. Select Deezer, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 5. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-19 Deleting an Audible account from your Sonos system. Highlight the Audible account, and click Remove. 3.
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... a category (including Music, Talk, and Location). There are stations or shows located in the Station Name field, and click OK (PC) or Add (Mac). only) • by entering a zip code (U.S. Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for example: http://shoutcast.com/sbin/shoutcast-playlists.pls?rn=8107&file=filename.pls). 4. You must know the streaming URL, and...
... a category (including Music, Talk, and Location). There are stations or shows located in the Station Name field, and click OK (PC) or Add (Mac). only) • by entering a zip code (U.S. Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for example: http://shoutcast.com/sbin/shoutcast-playlists.pls?rn=8107&file=filename.pls). 4. You must know the streaming URL, and...
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... music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files. Sonos Controller for PC The Sonos Controller software is not installed, you should install the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software is compatible with Windows® XP and higher operating systems. (For...
... music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files. Sonos Controller for PC The Sonos Controller software is not installed, you should install the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC software is compatible with Windows® XP and higher operating systems. (For...
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... 't find the answer to your Sonos Support representative. Or, • From the Sonos Controller for PC menu bar, select Help -> About Sonos. From the File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) menu, click Preferences. 2. Click the Diagnostics tab. 3. Or, ask us a question at www.sonos.com/support. Or, • From the Sonos Controller for Mac menu bar, click Sonos -> About Sonos. Support Diagnostics Support Diagnostics should...
... 't find the answer to your Sonos Support representative. Or, • From the Sonos Controller for PC menu bar, select Help -> About Sonos. From the File (PC) or Sonos (Mac) menu, click Preferences. 2. Click the Diagnostics tab. 3. Or, ask us a question at www.sonos.com/support. Or, • From the Sonos Controller for Mac menu bar, click Sonos -> About Sonos. Support Diagnostics Support Diagnostics should...