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...products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. © 2004-2011 by patents including: U.S. SONOS Reg. The SONOS PLAY:3 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and iTunes® are ...trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other SONOS product names and slogans are pending. U.S. and other...
...products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. © 2004-2011 by patents including: U.S. SONOS Reg. The SONOS PLAY:3 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and iTunes® are ...trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other SONOS product names and slogans are pending. U.S. and other...
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...SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all over your house (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 2 for fitting on page 6. It takes just a few steps to music in your router to activate the SonosNet™ wireless mesh network, and place the PLAY... to music. If you are adding this PLAY:3 to an existing Sonos system, you want to listen to an Existing Sonos System" on bookshelves, nightstands, corners, or just about any time. New to an existing Sonos system? simply follow the setup instructions packaged ...
...SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all over your house (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 2 for fitting on page 6. It takes just a few steps to music in your router to activate the SonosNet™ wireless mesh network, and place the PLAY... to music. If you are adding this PLAY:3 to an existing Sonos system, you want to listen to an Existing Sonos System" on bookshelves, nightstands, corners, or just about any time. New to an existing Sonos system? simply follow the setup instructions packaged ...
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...you do not share your e-mail address with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - Sonos Controllers You can use a Sonos application on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you should... home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a router, purchase and install one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can download the application from iTunes®. (If ...
...you do not share your e-mail address with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - Sonos Controllers You can use a Sonos application on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you should... home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a router, purchase and install one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can download the application from iTunes®. (If ...
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... the volume up and connected to your Sonos music system (normal operation). SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is not playing music. Your Sonos system is connecting to your music system. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install...
... the volume up and connected to your Sonos music system (normal operation). SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is not playing music. Your Sonos system is connecting to your music system. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install...
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... it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See "Wall Mounting the PLAY:3" on the back of the unit so it is flush with the back of the unit. 4 SONOS PLAY:3 Back Product Guide Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch (6.75mm) / 20-thread Ethernet switch connector AC power (...mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) The SONOS PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on page 5 for more information. LED indicators: • Flashing Yellow (network activity) • Green (link connection...
... it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See "Wall Mounting the PLAY:3" on the back of the unit so it is flush with the back of the unit. 4 SONOS PLAY:3 Back Product Guide Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch (6.75mm) / 20-thread Ethernet switch connector AC power (...mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) The SONOS PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on page 5 for more information. LED indicators: • Flashing Yellow (network activity) • Green (link connection...
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... hidden wiring, and follow the instructions included with you can locate the SONOS PLAY:3 just about anywhere. SONOS PLAY:3 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3 You can easily wall mount your wall mount kit. Wall Mounting the PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 has a 1/4 inch (6.75mm) integrated, threaded mounting hole. If desired..., you . 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. Note: Be sure the ...
... hidden wiring, and follow the instructions included with you can locate the SONOS PLAY:3 just about anywhere. SONOS PLAY:3 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3 You can easily wall mount your wall mount kit. Wall Mounting the PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 has a 1/4 inch (6.75mm) integrated, threaded mounting hole. If desired..., you . 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. Note: Be sure the ...
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...built-in the same room to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. Attach the power cord to create a wider stereo experience. If you are making a wireless connection, skip this component to your Sonos system. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in ) network wiring, you ... listening position. • Your favorite listening position should be the same. If your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for Mac or PC, select Zones -> Add a Sonos Component and follow the prompts to add this step and continue on -screen prompts to...
...built-in the same room to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. Attach the power cord to create a wider stereo experience. If you are making a wireless connection, skip this component to your Sonos system. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in ) network wiring, you ... listening position. • Your favorite listening position should be the same. If your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for Mac or PC, select Zones -> Add a Sonos Component and follow the prompts to add this step and continue on -screen prompts to...
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... pair: 1. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to separate (the stereo pair will automatically connect to become the left channel. Select the stereo pair you wish to form a stereo pair. SONOS PLAY:3 7 Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 4. The units will appear with L + R in...
... pair: 1. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to separate (the stereo pair will automatically connect to become the left channel. Select the stereo pair you wish to form a stereo pair. SONOS PLAY:3 7 Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 4. The units will appear with L + R in...
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... the left channel, and then click OK. Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Playing Music You can easily find radio from the Music Library pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. simply touch to select music- Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that 's compatible with the music service. To select an ...3. Select I already have instant access to the music service from the Music Menu on your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you wish to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you 'll have an account. Type your...
... the left channel, and then click OK. Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Playing Music You can easily find radio from the Music Library pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. simply touch to select music- Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that 's compatible with the music service. To select an ...3. Select I already have instant access to the music service from the Music Menu on your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you wish to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you 'll have an account. Type your...
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... provide the optimal playback experience. From the Settings menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. 2. SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have shared music folders. Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to keep the music playing. Music folders The Sonos system can change the Loudness setting, touch On or Off. (The loudness setting...
... provide the optimal playback experience. From the Settings menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. 2. SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have shared music folders. Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to keep the music playing. Music folders The Sonos system can change the Loudness setting, touch On or Off. (The loudness setting...
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... all your firewall to wireless interference. If a problem occurs, you are any router configuration issues by anyone other Sonos component) as there is a wireless PLAY:3, try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below to resolve this will invalidate the warranty. Check the firewall Firewall software installed ...on the computer may be preventing the PLAY:3 from connecting to help. If you can try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is related to work with the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. If this...
... all your firewall to wireless interference. If a problem occurs, you are any router configuration issues by anyone other Sonos component) as there is a wireless PLAY:3, try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below to resolve this will invalidate the warranty. Check the firewall Firewall software installed ...on the computer may be preventing the PLAY:3 from connecting to help. If you can try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is related to work with the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. If this...
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...try connecting a different Ethernet cable. Touch Wireless Channel and then choose another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list. • Using the SONOS CONTROL: Touch Music Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Settings. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on by unplugging the power cord, ...and then plugging it back in. • If you are probably experiencing wireless interference. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove ...
...try connecting a different Ethernet cable. Touch Wireless Channel and then choose another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list. • Using the SONOS CONTROL: Touch Music Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Settings. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on by unplugging the power cord, ...and then plugging it back in. • If you are probably experiencing wireless interference. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove ...