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...and slogans are pending. All other countries. All rights reserved. Patents US7,696,816 and US7,378,903. The SONOS PLAY:3 is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other products and services mentioned may be ... of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Windows® is protected by N.M. U.S. Off. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3 and all other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by patents including: U.S. Maclaren, 1996, 1997,...
...and slogans are pending. All other countries. All rights reserved. Patents US7,696,816 and US7,378,903. The SONOS PLAY:3 is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other products and services mentioned may be ... of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Windows® is protected by N.M. U.S. Off. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3 and all other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by patents including: U.S. Maclaren, 1996, 1997,...
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... small size and multiple orientations make it is flush with the back of Sonos products. Once you've got it set up and running- Adding to Sonos? New to an existing Sonos system? If you are adding this PLAY:3 to an existing Sonos system, you can be sure to insert the power cord firmly into..., be easily expanded room by room. perfect for bringing room filling music to a kitchen, bedroom, office, or just about anywhere. • Works seamlessly with your PLAY:3. The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any time.
... small size and multiple orientations make it is flush with the back of Sonos products. Once you've got it set up and running- Adding to Sonos? New to an existing Sonos system? If you are adding this PLAY:3 to an existing Sonos system, you can be sure to insert the power cord firmly into..., be easily expanded room by room. perfect for bringing room filling music to a kitchen, bedroom, office, or just about anywhere. • Works seamlessly with your PLAY:3. The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any time.
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... your home network router using an Ethernet cable. 2 Product Guide Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any Sonos controller with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - Touch the Market button on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other tablet...
... your home network router using an Ethernet cable. 2 Product Guide Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any Sonos controller with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - Touch the Market button on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other tablet...
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...Mute button to http://faq.sonos.com/led. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is designed to unmute them all Sonos components in normal operation, you want. Indicates the current status of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. To mute/unmute...; Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to your Sonos music system. • Solid white when powered up and down. Your Sonos system is not removable. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with ...
...Mute button to http://faq.sonos.com/led. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is designed to unmute them all Sonos components in normal operation, you want. Indicates the current status of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. To mute/unmute...; Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to your Sonos music system. • Solid white when powered up and down. Your Sonos system is not removable. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with ...
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...thread Ethernet switch connector AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) The SONOS PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it is flush with the back of the PLAY:3 until it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See "Wall Mounting the... PLAY:3" on page 5 for more information. LED indicators: • Flashing Yellow (network activity) • Green (...
...thread Ethernet switch connector AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) The SONOS PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it is flush with the back of the PLAY:3 until it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See "Wall Mounting the... PLAY:3" on page 5 for more information. LED indicators: • Flashing Yellow (network activity) • Green (...
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... can easily wall mount your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:3 further from the television. • The SONOS PLAY:3 is designed to work well even when placed next to an older CRT television. Don't leave it outside during a rain storm or ... inch (6.75mm) integrated, threaded mounting hole. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines: • The SONOS PLAY:3 can be taken if placing the SONOS PLAY:3 close to an electrical outlet, taking care to place the PLAY:3 on the kitchen counter, or take it near water. If desired, you purchase will automatically adjust to create ...
... can easily wall mount your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:3 further from the television. • The SONOS PLAY:3 is designed to work well even when placed next to an older CRT television. Don't leave it outside during a rain storm or ... inch (6.75mm) integrated, threaded mounting hole. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines: • The SONOS PLAY:3 can be taken if placing the SONOS PLAY:3 close to an electrical outlet, taking care to place the PLAY:3 on the kitchen counter, or take it near water. If desired, you purchase will automatically adjust to create ...
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...be the same. Less distance will increase bass, more Sonos components any time (up to 32 zones). If you can easily add more distance will improve stereo imaging. Select a location for your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on to step 4. Creating a Stereo Pair The ...up, you to group two PLAY:3s or two PLAY:5s in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. If your Sonos system. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in wireless technology is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. In...
...be the same. Less distance will increase bass, more Sonos components any time (up to 32 zones). If you can easily add more distance will improve stereo imaging. Select a location for your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on to step 4. Creating a Stereo Pair The ...up, you to group two PLAY:3s or two PLAY:5s in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. If your Sonos system. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in wireless technology is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. In...
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...channel. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to form a stereo pair. Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. SONOS PLAY:3 7 Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 4. Select Create Stereo Pair, and touch Next. ...5. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to confirm. From the Music Menu...
...channel. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to form a stereo pair. Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. SONOS PLAY:3 7 Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 4. Select Create Stereo Pair, and touch Next. ...5. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to confirm. From the Music Menu...
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...music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts. Sonos is an online music store or online service that sells audio on the Sonos component that provides immediate access to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you want to select from all over the world-...button on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Select the Sonos stereo pair you can use any SONOS CONTROL to form a stereo pair. Playing Music You can visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners for Mac or PC 1. Music services A music ...
...music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts. Sonos is an online music store or online service that sells audio on the Sonos component that provides immediate access to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you want to select from all over the world-...button on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Select the Sonos stereo pair you can use any SONOS CONTROL to form a stereo pair. Playing Music You can visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners for Mac or PC 1. Music services A music ...
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...and then choose one of accessing your shared music folders (such as your iTunes library.) To make adjustments. 4. The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can play music from the Settings menu. During the setup process, you are available in some countries. (Please check the individual...Management -> Music Library Setup -> Add New Share. • To remove a music folder, select Music Library Management -> Music Library Setup. SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on your home network where you have shared music folders. Free ...
...and then choose one of accessing your shared music folders (such as your iTunes library.) To make adjustments. 4. The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can play music from the Settings menu. During the setup process, you are available in some countries. (Please check the individual...Management -> Music Library Setup -> Add New Share. • To remove a music folder, select Music Library Management -> Music Library Setup. SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on your home network where you have shared music folders. Free ...
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... Support for Mac or PC. If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below . 2. SONOS PLAY:3 not detected during setup A network or a firewall issue may be happy to help. If you can try step 2 below . If this resolves the ... Check the router You can try the steps below to resolve this message when installing the first Sonos component (wired to your firewalls and try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to connect again. Please go to wireless interference. 10 Basic Troubleshooting Product Guide Note: Under...
... Support for Mac or PC. If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below . 2. SONOS PLAY:3 not detected during setup A network or a firewall issue may be happy to help. If you can try step 2 below . If this resolves the ... Check the router You can try the steps below to resolve this message when installing the first Sonos component (wired to your firewalls and try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to connect again. Please go to wireless interference. 10 Basic Troubleshooting Product Guide Note: Under...
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...information. 3. Touch Wireless Channel and then choose another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list. • Using the SONOS CONTROL: Touch Music Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Settings. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that are wired to your network. • Connect an Ethernet cable from the ...computer directly to the back of the Sonos component, and then connect another Ethernet cable from the Sonos component directly to one of the...
...information. 3. Touch Wireless Channel and then choose another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list. • Using the SONOS CONTROL: Touch Music Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Settings. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that are wired to your network. • Connect an Ethernet cable from the ...computer directly to the back of the Sonos component, and then connect another Ethernet cable from the Sonos component directly to one of the...
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... way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8. Unplug this apparatus to Sonos qualified service personnel. Do not install near water. 6. Protect the power cable from being walked on your Sonos components. 7. Refer all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Keep these instructions. 2. Read these instructions. 3. Do not use...
... way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8. Unplug this apparatus to Sonos qualified service personnel. Do not install near water. 6. Protect the power cable from being walked on your Sonos components. 7. Refer all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Keep these instructions. 2. Read these instructions. 3. Do not use...