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... first ZonePlayer you 've set up access to your music files. 3. Chapter 2 Add the Controller to your computer only has a wireless connection, visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/wireless. 1. If your music system. Once you set up should connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable (supplied). Connect the...
... first ZonePlayer you 've set up access to your music files. 3. Chapter 2 Add the Controller to your computer only has a wireless connection, visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/wireless. 1. If your music system. Once you set up should connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable (supplied). Connect the...
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...your ZonePlayer to overheat. 1. If you are adding a ZonePlayer 80, connect to an external amplified device (see "If you are making a wireless connection, proceed to step 3. 3. After you have selected. 2. Caution: Do not place any of the Ethernet switch connections on top of... may impede the air flow and cause your ZonePlayer. If you can make a wireless connection. Otherwise, make a 'wired' connection to an additional ZonePlayer. 2-8 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Adding More Sonos Components Add A ZonePlayer If your house has structured (built-in the room you ...
...your ZonePlayer to overheat. 1. If you are adding a ZonePlayer 80, connect to an external amplified device (see "If you are making a wireless connection, proceed to step 3. 3. After you have selected. 2. Caution: Do not place any of the Ethernet switch connections on top of... may impede the air flow and cause your ZonePlayer. If you can make a wireless connection. Otherwise, make a 'wired' connection to an additional ZonePlayer. 2-8 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Adding More Sonos Components Add A ZonePlayer If your house has structured (built-in the room you ...
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...? Choose one of the following options: • Use the Desktop Controller to add the ZonePlayer to solid white. The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status...
...? Choose one of the following options: • Use the Desktop Controller to add the ZonePlayer to solid white. The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status...
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... and press OK. 2. 2-10 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation range (up to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/ range for more information. Use wireless connections when: • You do not need to go to 100 ft. Select the ZonePlayer you wish to suit your...and receive data reliably Renaming a ZonePlayer If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you are having trouble placing your units within wireless range of each other wireless devices can relocate your home's layout). depending upon your ZonePlayer(s) easily. From the Zone Name tab, select a name from your...
... and press OK. 2. 2-10 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation range (up to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/ range for more information. Use wireless connections when: • You do not need to go to 100 ft. Select the ZonePlayer you wish to suit your...and receive data reliably Renaming a ZonePlayer If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you are having trouble placing your units within wireless range of each other wireless devices can relocate your home's layout). depending upon your ZonePlayer(s) easily. From the Zone Name tab, select a name from your...
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...Advanced tab. 4. The ZonePlayer must already be part of your Sonos Digital Music System in Sonos Extender mode, it at that time. Select either Normal or Sonos Extender mode, and click OK. Highlight the ZonePlayer you want to extend the wireless range of operation. To change , and click OK. 3.... Select either Normal Mode or Sonos Extender Mode, and click OK. Select On to turn the light off during normal operation, or Off to change ...
...Advanced tab. 4. The ZonePlayer must already be part of your Sonos Digital Music System in Sonos Extender mode, it at that time. Select either Normal or Sonos Extender mode, and click OK. Highlight the ZonePlayer you want to extend the wireless range of operation. To change , and click OK. 3.... Select either Normal Mode or Sonos Extender Mode, and click OK. Select On to turn the light off during normal operation, or Off to change ...
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... when you select a source name. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels. 2-18 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 6. To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from the list, and press OK. •... click OK. • The default (typical) line-in level for this device. You can select a higher line level for your multi-zone Sonos system (this source, highlight it and select Edit Line Level. Choose a new name from this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) ...
... when you select a source name. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels. 2-18 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 6. To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from the list, and press OK. •... click OK. • The default (typical) line-in level for this device. You can select a higher line level for your multi-zone Sonos system (this source, highlight it and select Edit Line Level. Choose a new name from this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) ...
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... channel during setup. ZonePlayer software updates One or more ZonePlayers may cause audio drop-outs. 1. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may want to switch the Sonos Digital Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may need to selecting your Internet radio (Setting your...
... channel during setup. ZonePlayer software updates One or more ZonePlayers may cause audio drop-outs. 1. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may want to switch the Sonos Digital Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may need to selecting your Internet radio (Setting your...
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.... • You want to produce compressed or uncompressed audio. Firewall Information The Sonos Digital Music System is significantly reduced. It may take effect. If you will occur during the wireless channel change. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Information for the switch to play.... this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) • Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. When Uncompressed is listed below: Microsoft Windows Firewall Zone Alarm (free version) Zone ...
.... • You want to produce compressed or uncompressed audio. Firewall Information The Sonos Digital Music System is significantly reduced. It may take effect. If you will occur during the wireless channel change. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Information for the switch to play.... this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) • Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. When Uncompressed is listed below: Microsoft Windows Firewall Zone Alarm (free version) Zone ...
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...the outdated zone to 'Setting Internet radio preferences', 'Setting software update preferences', and 'Options', you can also change your wireless channel, and line-in any way disable your Sonos Digital Music System while this channel, you may cause audio drop-outs. 1. However, if you have other... wireless devices using this process is up to date, the message "Your Sonos Digital Music System is running. ZonePlayer software updates One or more ZonePlayers may need to avoid conflicts,...
...the outdated zone to 'Setting Internet radio preferences', 'Setting software update preferences', and 'Options', you can also change your wireless channel, and line-in any way disable your Sonos Digital Music System while this channel, you may cause audio drop-outs. 1. However, if you have other... wireless devices using this process is up to date, the message "Your Sonos Digital Music System is running. ZonePlayer software updates One or more ZonePlayers may need to avoid conflicts,...
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.... Line-In encoding The audio from line-in Encoding list. When Compressed is significantly reduced. Select another wireless channel from the Line-in sources can be encoded to take several seconds for your multi-zone Sonos system (this delay is selected, you have music playing, a short music dropout will notice a delay before...
.... Line-In encoding The audio from line-in Encoding list. When Compressed is significantly reduced. Select another wireless channel from the Line-in sources can be encoded to take several seconds for your multi-zone Sonos system (this delay is selected, you have music playing, a short music dropout will notice a delay before...
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Features • Wireless control over all your music and all your zones from anywhere ...music in, make everything from the packaging. You can use your Controller while it 's stored. Chapter 5 Using the Sonos® Controller With a Sonos Controller in hand, you remove it simple to: • browse songs • queue up tracks and playlists •...up, follow the instructions on the Controller screen to add this Controller to your Sonos Digital Music System. • You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you have instant access to your entire digital music collection, no matter...
Features • Wireless control over all your music and all your zones from anywhere ...music in, make everything from the packaging. You can use your Controller while it 's stored. Chapter 5 Using the Sonos® Controller With a Sonos Controller in hand, you remove it simple to: • browse songs • queue up tracks and playlists •...up, follow the instructions on the Controller screen to add this Controller to your Sonos Digital Music System. • You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you have instant access to your entire digital music collection, no matter...
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... Music System User Guide Mute button Light Wireless sensor indicator Battery Zones charge button indicator Battery status indicator light Back button Volume up(+) down (-) Labels for a Sonos ZonePlayer or Controller. Music Use the Music button to browse or select music, manage your music queues, access playlists, and change the default settings for...
... Music System User Guide Mute button Light Wireless sensor indicator Battery Zones charge button indicator Battery status indicator light Back button Volume up(+) down (-) Labels for a Sonos ZonePlayer or Controller. Music Use the Music button to browse or select music, manage your music queues, access playlists, and change the default settings for...
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... of the buttons or the display by selecting System Settings>Controller Settings from the Music menu. Wireless signal strength indicator Indicates the current strength of the environment. 5-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Volume control Volume Control Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume in...for 3 seconds. Sensors and indicators Light sensor Automatically turns on the button backlights based upon the lighting conditions of the Controller's wireless signal. You can adjust the brightness of the battery charge: • Lights red when the battery gets low, indicating that...
... of the buttons or the display by selecting System Settings>Controller Settings from the Music menu. Wireless signal strength indicator Indicates the current strength of the environment. 5-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Volume control Volume Control Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume in...for 3 seconds. Sensors and indicators Light sensor Automatically turns on the button backlights based upon the lighting conditions of the Controller's wireless signal. You can adjust the brightness of the battery charge: • Lights red when the battery gets low, indicating that...
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... before the music starts to select Uncompressed or Compressed encoding, and press OK. From the Music menu, select System Settings. 2. Select Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. 3. For multi-room audio, we recommend the Uncompressed setting. 1. When Compressed is significantly reduced. Use the scroll wheel to play. Chapter 5:... When you have music playing, a short music dropout will occur during setup. From the Music menu select System Settings. 2. Selecting a different wireless channel The Sonos Digital Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel during the...
... before the music starts to select Uncompressed or Compressed encoding, and press OK. From the Music menu, select System Settings. 2. Select Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. 3. For multi-room audio, we recommend the Uncompressed setting. 1. When Compressed is significantly reduced. Use the scroll wheel to play. Chapter 5:... When you have music playing, a short music dropout will occur during setup. From the Music menu select System Settings. 2. Selecting a different wireless channel The Sonos Digital Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel during the...
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...on to operate. If this resolves the problem, then configure your firewall to work with the Desktop Controller software. If this is a wireless ZonePlayer, try moving the ZonePlayers closer together, or wire the ZonePlayer temporarily to see if the problem is to disable all your Desktop ...Controller: 1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library. 2. Click Finish. The first step is related to wireless interference. A-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Using your firewalls and try to connect again. Select the music folder you can try the steps below...
...on to operate. If this resolves the problem, then configure your firewall to work with the Desktop Controller software. If this is a wireless ZonePlayer, try moving the ZonePlayers closer together, or wire the ZonePlayer temporarily to see if the problem is to disable all your Desktop ...Controller: 1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library. 2. Click Finish. The first step is related to wireless interference. A-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Using your firewalls and try to connect again. Select the music folder you can try the steps below...
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A-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4. This can use Auto IP. If it to ensure there are on the ...and then reconnect while pressing and holding the Mute button until the Mute indicator light begins to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/dcrsf for your music system again. Check the IP address of 192.168.0.101. If the PC had an IP address... and the ZonePlayer and try again. DHCP/AutoIP Issues It is not lit and no obstacles to impede wireless operation. • Check your network. • Move the Controller closer to the unit. • Check to your network.
A-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 4. This can use Auto IP. If it to ensure there are on the ...and then reconnect while pressing and holding the Mute button until the Mute indicator light begins to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/dcrsf for your music system again. Check the IP address of 192.168.0.101. If the PC had an IP address... and the ZonePlayer and try again. DHCP/AutoIP Issues It is not lit and no obstacles to impede wireless operation. • Check your network. • Move the Controller closer to the unit. • Check to your network.
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...some parts of stations should be directed to a ZonePlayer. • Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Wrong album art displayed If the incorrect album art, or no album...you are broadcasts provided by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Some Internet radio stations don't play Internet radio stations are probably experiencing wireless interference. • Change the wireless channel your Sonos Digital Music System is displayed, select Settings>Factory Reset...
...some parts of stations should be directed to a ZonePlayer. • Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Wrong album art displayed If the incorrect album art, or no album...you are broadcasts provided by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel. Some Internet radio stations don't play Internet radio stations are probably experiencing wireless interference. • Change the wireless channel your Sonos Digital Music System is displayed, select Settings>Factory Reset...
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...such, technical questions should be directed to the Sonos forums, (http://forums.sonos.com/) and not to Sonos Technical Support. Click Yes. 1. Click Reset. 3. A-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Can I Eliminate The First Wire? Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu. 2. Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware • ... your Desktop Controller. 1. Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menu. 2. Select Quit. However this is possible to use a wireless bridge to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must first factory reset your...
...such, technical questions should be directed to the Sonos forums, (http://forums.sonos.com/) and not to Sonos Technical Support. Click Yes. 1. Click Reset. 3. A-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Can I Eliminate The First Wire? Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu. 2. Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware • ... your Desktop Controller. 1. Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menu. 2. Select Quit. However this is possible to use a wireless bridge to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must first factory reset your...
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...Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX Sonosnet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network 4-port switch allows Ethernet devices to change without notice. B-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Audio Services Supported Operating Systems (for stored files) Internet... Radio Ethernet Connection Wireless Connectivity Network Bridging Internet connectivity Pandora, Rhapsody (3.0+) and downloads from: AOL...
...Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX Sonosnet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network 4-port switch allows Ethernet devices to change without notice. B-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Audio Services Supported Operating Systems (for stored files) Internet... Radio Ethernet Connection Wireless Connectivity Network Bridging Internet connectivity Pandora, Rhapsody (3.0+) and downloads from: AOL...
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Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications B-3 Sonos ZonePlayer 80 Feature Description Audio Sound Quality Line In Line Out THD+N
Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications B-3 Sonos ZonePlayer 80 Feature Description Audio Sound Quality Line In Line Out THD+N