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SONOS Reg. The SONOS PLAY:3 is a trademark of Google Inc. Maclaren at the ... but not limited to photocopying, recording, information retrieval systems, or computer network without the written permission of SONOS, Inc. and other SONOS product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cambridge, 1996, 1997, 2000. Windows® ...816 and US7,378,903. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3 and all other countries. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by SONOS, Inc. Maclaren, 1996, 1997, 2000; © Copyright, University of SONOS, Inc. Off. THIS DOCUMENT...
SONOS Reg. The SONOS PLAY:3 is a trademark of Google Inc. Maclaren at the ... but not limited to photocopying, recording, information retrieval systems, or computer network without the written permission of SONOS, Inc. and other SONOS product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cambridge, 1996, 1997, 2000. Windows® ...816 and US7,378,903. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3 and all other countries. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by SONOS, Inc. Maclaren, 1996, 1997, 2000; © Copyright, University of SONOS, Inc. Off. THIS DOCUMENT...
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...multiple orientations make it set up and running- Adding to Sonos? New to an existing Sonos system? During setup, be easily expanded room by room. The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any Sonos controller to insert the power cord firmly into the back... of the PLAY:3 until it is located, you can connect a SONOS BRIDGE™ (purchased separately) to your router...
...multiple orientations make it set up and running- Adding to Sonos? New to an existing Sonos system? During setup, be easily expanded room by room. The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any Sonos controller to insert the power cord firmly into the back... of the PLAY:3 until it is located, you can connect a SONOS BRIDGE™ (purchased separately) to your router...
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..., you must be registered to receive these updates, so be sure to download the free Sonos application, or you with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for iPad - We do not have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Internet...
..., you must be registered to receive these updates, so be sure to download the free Sonos application, or you with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for iPad - We do not have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Internet...
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... streaming music in your music system. Your Sonos system is connecting to your household. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to unmute them all. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is not playing music. To mute/unmute: Press the...
... streaming music in your music system. Your Sonos system is connecting to your household. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to unmute them all. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is not playing music. To mute/unmute: Press the...
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... 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) Use the supplied power... to connect to power outlet. Be sure to insert the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until 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.
... 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) Use the supplied power... to connect to power outlet. Be sure to insert the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until 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.
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...kitchen counter, or take it near water. 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 avoid heat, steam, dripping water or hidden wiring, and follow... either horizontally or vertically to accommodate the desired space-the EQ (audio equalization) will support at least 10lbs. (4.5 kgs). Wall Mounting the PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 has a 1/4 inch (6.75mm) integrated, threaded mounting hole. For optimum performance, maintaining more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the...
...kitchen counter, or take it near water. 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 avoid heat, steam, dripping water or hidden wiring, and follow... either horizontally or vertically to accommodate the desired space-the EQ (audio equalization) will support at least 10lbs. (4.5 kgs). Wall Mounting the PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 has a 1/4 inch (6.75mm) integrated, threaded mounting hole. For optimum performance, maintaining more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the...
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...a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from your router or another Sonos component (or a live network wall plate if you are making a wireless connection, skip this component to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. Less distance will improve stereo imaging.... If you . 1. Push the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until it is flush with your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for you don't have built-in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. Select...
...a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from your router or another Sonos component (or a live network wall plate if you are making a wireless connection, skip this component to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. Less distance will improve stereo imaging.... If you . 1. Push the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until it is flush with your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for you don't have built-in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. Select...
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.... 6. Touch ZonePlayer Settings. 3. Select the other unit you wish to create a stereo pair with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 4. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to confirm. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to form a stereo pair. Select the stereo pair you wish to become...
.... 6. Touch ZonePlayer Settings. 3. Select the other unit you wish to create a stereo pair with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 4. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to confirm. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to form a stereo pair. Select the stereo pair you wish to become...
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... pair you can easily find radio from all over the world- Playing Music You can use any SONOS CONTROL to separate (the stereo pair will be available in the room name), and then click Settings. 3. music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows.../howitworks/music/partners for more information.) If you are currently subscribed to a music service that provides immediate access to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you 'll have an account. The units will become the left channel, and then click OK. To select an Internet radio station, simply select ...
... pair you can easily find radio from all over the world- Playing Music You can use any SONOS CONTROL to separate (the stereo pair will be available in the room name), and then click Settings. 3. music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows.../howitworks/music/partners for more information.) If you are currently subscribed to a music service that provides immediate access to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you 'll have an account. The units will become the left channel, and then click OK. To select an Internet radio station, simply select ...
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... index, select Music Library Management -> Update Music Index Now from the Settings menu. Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to keep the music playing. From the Settings menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. 2. To change the sound settings (bass, treble, ...balance, or loudness) to improve the sound at low volume.) SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have shared music folders. If desired, you can play music from a handheld Sonos controller and then choose one of accessing your shared music folders (such as your...
... index, select Music Library Management -> Update Music Index Now from the Settings menu. Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to keep the music playing. From the Settings menu, select ZonePlayer Settings. 2. To change the sound settings (bass, treble, ...balance, or loudness) to improve the sound at low volume.) SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have shared music folders. If desired, you can play music from a handheld Sonos controller and then choose one of accessing your shared music folders (such as your...
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... try the steps below to resolve this resolves the problem, you are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support. 1. If a problem occurs, you can try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is a risk of these doesn't remedy the problem, or you should...
... try the steps below to resolve this resolves the problem, you are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support. 1. If a problem occurs, you can try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is a risk of these doesn't remedy the problem, or you should...
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...be blinking. • If the link lights are probably experiencing wireless interference. Click the Advanced tab, and select another wireless channel from the list. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other ... 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 LAN ports on your router. • When you make a change to your...
...be blinking. • If the link lights are probably experiencing wireless interference. Click the Advanced tab, and select another wireless channel from the list. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other ... 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 LAN ports on your router. • When you make a change to your...
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.... 4. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to Sonos qualified service personnel. Unplug this apparatus near any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is required when the apparatus has...electric shock, do not place objects filled with dry soft cloth. Heed all instructions. 5. Protect the power cable from being walked on your Sonos components. 7. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not expose this apparatus to disconnect the equipment. 13. Read these instructions...
.... 4. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to Sonos qualified service personnel. Unplug this apparatus near any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is required when the apparatus has...electric shock, do not place objects filled with dry soft cloth. Heed all instructions. 5. Protect the power cable from being walked on your Sonos components. 7. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not expose this apparatus to disconnect the equipment. 13. Read these instructions...