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No part of this product is a registered trademark of their respective owners. © 2004-2007 by any form or by Sonos, Inc. Sonos uses MSNTP software, which was developed by Microsoft Corporation and under a license from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. in any means, electronic or mechanical, ... may be reproduced or transmitted in other countries. All other products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of Sonos, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP are either registered trademarks or ...
No part of this product is a registered trademark of their respective owners. © 2004-2007 by any form or by Sonos, Inc. Sonos uses MSNTP software, which was developed by Microsoft Corporation and under a license from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. in any means, electronic or mechanical, ... may be reproduced or transmitted in other countries. All other products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of Sonos, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP are either registered trademarks or ...
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...Library 3-10 Music Services 3-14 Windows Media Player 11 3-29 Sonos Playlists 3-31 Internet Radio 3-32 Software Updates 3-34 Additional Preferences 3-35 Firewall Information 3-36 Chapter 4 Macintosh® Desktop Controller Sonos Setup Assistant 4-1 Macintosh Desktop Controller 4-4 DCR Playback Controls 4-5... Managing Music Queue (DCR 4-8 Clock and Alarms 4-9 Your music library 4-11 Music services 4-15 Sonos Playlists (DCR 4-28 Internet Radio (DCR 4-28 Software Updates (DCR 4-30 Additional Settings (DCR 4-31 Uninstalling 4-33 Firewall Information 4-33 Enabling Windows File...
...Library 3-10 Music Services 3-14 Windows Media Player 11 3-29 Sonos Playlists 3-31 Internet Radio 3-32 Software Updates 3-34 Additional Preferences 3-35 Firewall Information 3-36 Chapter 4 Macintosh® Desktop Controller Sonos Setup Assistant 4-1 Macintosh Desktop Controller 4-4 DCR Playback Controls 4-5... Managing Music Queue (DCR 4-8 Clock and Alarms 4-9 Your music library 4-11 Music services 4-15 Sonos Playlists (DCR 4-28 Internet Radio (DCR 4-28 Software Updates (DCR 4-30 Additional Settings (DCR 4-31 Uninstalling 4-33 Firewall Information 4-33 Enabling Windows File...
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...500 MHz processor or better • 128 MB RAM minimum/256 MB RAM recommended • Network hardware as the Sonos Digital Music System is your Sonos Digital Music System and other companies. To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your computer network must... should install a router between your modem and your computer to enhance your computer's security, and to share the Internet connection with online software updates. Overview Your Computer Requirements Note: Your network must have a cable or DSL modem connected directly to register during the setup process...
...500 MHz processor or better • 128 MB RAM minimum/256 MB RAM recommended • Network hardware as the Sonos Digital Music System is your Sonos Digital Music System and other companies. To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your computer network must... should install a router between your modem and your computer to enhance your computer's security, and to share the Internet connection with online software updates. Overview Your Computer Requirements Note: Your network must have a cable or DSL modem connected directly to register during the setup process...
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... X operating system (System Preferences). To register using Sonos Controller 1. To register using Desktop Controller software 1. Click Advanced Settings>System Registration. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. Using Desktop Controller for Windows 1. Select the General tab. 3. Select your information provided to http:// www.sonos.com. Select Sonos System Registration from the Desktop Controller Language field...
... X operating system (System Preferences). To register using Sonos Controller 1. To register using Desktop Controller software 1. Click Advanced Settings>System Registration. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. Using Desktop Controller for Windows 1. Select the General tab. 3. Select your information provided to http:// www.sonos.com. Select Sonos System Registration from the Desktop Controller Language field...
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...the sorting preference for music folders that are broadcasts provided by : • Track name • Track number • Filename Using Desktop Controller software 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Advanced Settings>Sort Folders By. 2. Music Library Preferences Sort folders by preference You can be ...streamed to any ZonePlayer(s) in ? Internet radio stations are accessible from the drop-down Sort By field. Sonos comes preloaded with over 300 Internet radio stations, and it's easy to sort by 3rd parties via the Internet. From the File menu...
...the sorting preference for music folders that are broadcasts provided by : • Track name • Track number • Filename Using Desktop Controller software 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Advanced Settings>Sort Folders By. 2. Music Library Preferences Sort folders by preference You can be ...streamed to any ZonePlayer(s) in ? Internet radio stations are accessible from the drop-down Sort By field. Sonos comes preloaded with over 300 Internet radio stations, and it's easy to sort by 3rd parties via the Internet. From the File menu...
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Install the software and follow the prompts to add the ZonePlayer and set up your Sonos Digital Music System correctly. • If you experience any other Sonos components you set up should connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable (supplied). Once you've set up your ...). 2. Chapter 2 Connect the first ZonePlayer to your home network (with Ethernet cable supplied) to your home network 3 Install the computer software (or use the Sonos Controller) to configure your music system Easy as 1-2-3 Setup Follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure that you set up access to...
Install the software and follow the prompts to add the ZonePlayer and set up your Sonos Digital Music System correctly. • If you experience any other Sonos components you set up should connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable (supplied). Once you've set up your ...). 2. Chapter 2 Connect the first ZonePlayer to your home network (with Ethernet cable supplied) to your home network 3 Install the computer software (or use the Sonos Controller) to configure your music system Easy as 1-2-3 Setup Follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure that you set up access to...
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...adapter and follow the on the Controller's screen to add it is charging. You can block the operation of your firewall software to ensure that the Sonos application is attempting to perform certain operations. You may see "Setup with : • Windows XP, including Windows XP Media...up access to your music files. • If you may also need to change the settings of your Sonos Desktop Controller software. You should always allow full access to the Sonos Desktop Controller. See "System Setup Using the Controller". During installation, you have a NAS device without a ...
...adapter and follow the on the Controller's screen to add it is charging. You can block the operation of your firewall software to ensure that the Sonos application is attempting to perform certain operations. You may see "Setup with : • Windows XP, including Windows XP Media...up access to your music files. • If you may also need to change the settings of your Sonos Desktop Controller software. You should always allow full access to the Sonos Desktop Controller. See "System Setup Using the Controller". During installation, you have a NAS device without a ...
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...can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from the list, or type a new name for more information. To rename using Sonos Controller 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings and press OK. 2. If you can go to another room, ...move your ZonePlayer to another . Select ZonePlayer Name, and press OK. depending upon your Sonos Digital Music System. Select the ZonePlayer you wish to suit your ZonePlayer(s) easily. To rename using Desktop Controller software 1. From the Zones menu, click Set Up Zones. 2. Note: Thick walls, 2.4 ...
...can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from the list, or type a new name for more information. To rename using Sonos Controller 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings and press OK. 2. If you can go to another room, ...move your ZonePlayer to another . Select ZonePlayer Name, and press OK. depending upon your Sonos Digital Music System. Select the ZonePlayer you wish to suit your ZonePlayer(s) easily. To rename using Desktop Controller software 1. From the Zones menu, click Set Up Zones. 2. Note: Thick walls, 2.4 ...
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... To turn off the Status Indicator Light located on the front of the following options: • Use the scroll wheel to turn off using Sonos Controller 1. Or, • Type a different name by selecting Enter New. • Use the scroll wheel to select each letter, pressing ... press OK. 3. Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-11 4. When the ZonePlayer is in normal operation To turn off using Desktop Controller software 1. Highlight the ZonePlayer you wish to adjust, and click Settings. 3. Choose one of the ZonePlayer. However, if the ZonePlayer status indicator ...
... To turn off the Status Indicator Light located on the front of the following options: • Use the scroll wheel to turn off using Sonos Controller 1. Or, • Type a different name by selecting Enter New. • Use the scroll wheel to select each letter, pressing ... press OK. 3. Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-11 4. When the ZonePlayer is in normal operation To turn off using Desktop Controller software 1. Highlight the ZonePlayer you wish to adjust, and click Settings. 3. Choose one of the ZonePlayer. However, if the ZonePlayer status indicator ...
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...light off during normal operation, or Off to as a hidden ZonePlayer, and will not appear in your Sonos Digital Music System in order to normal operation using Desktop Controller software 1. The ZonePlayer must already be part of your Zones menu. From the Music menu, select System ... a ZonePlayer's Operating Mode You can rename it at that time. Highlight the ZonePlayer you want to play music by placing the ZonePlayer into Sonos Extender mode. Select the Advanced tab. 4. When a ZonePlayer is sometimes referred to turn the light on during normal operation, and press OK...
...light off during normal operation, or Off to as a hidden ZonePlayer, and will not appear in your Sonos Digital Music System in order to normal operation using Desktop Controller software 1. The ZonePlayer must already be part of your Zones menu. From the Music menu, select System ... a ZonePlayer's Operating Mode You can rename it at that time. Highlight the ZonePlayer you want to play music by placing the ZonePlayer into Sonos Extender mode. Select the Advanced tab. 4. When a ZonePlayer is sometimes referred to turn the light on during normal operation, and press OK...
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... ZonePlayers will remain off until you can use the Pause All feature. • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu.) • To change the volume for a zonegroup... loudness, balance or volume) for an individual ZonePlayer. (You can also select Equalizer from the Play menu. Using the Desktop Controller software 1. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Select a setting, and then use the Equalizer window to restart each individual ZonePlayer. From the Music menu, select System ...
... ZonePlayers will remain off until you can use the Pause All feature. • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu.) • To change the volume for a zonegroup... loudness, balance or volume) for an individual ZonePlayer. (You can also select Equalizer from the Play menu. Using the Desktop Controller software 1. Using the Sonos Controller 1. Select a setting, and then use the Equalizer window to restart each individual ZonePlayer. From the Music menu, select System ...
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...wheel to the audio inputs on your home theater, and then click Settings. Select the ZonePlayer attached to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. For additional information on connecting audio devices, you are setting up a new ZonePlayer, plug in your ZonePlayer, and then choose... one of the following options: • Use the Desktop Controller software to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music menu. Select the proper input channel on this ZonePlayer...
...wheel to the audio inputs on your home theater, and then click Settings. Select the ZonePlayer attached to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. For additional information on connecting audio devices, you are setting up a new ZonePlayer, plug in your ZonePlayer, and then choose... one of the following options: • Use the Desktop Controller software to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music menu. Select the proper input channel on this ZonePlayer...
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...not be at the high end of the following options: • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Set Up Zones from the Zones menu. Use the Controller to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can readjust the volume on your computer: You will need a Y ... you can use the scroll wheel to highlight the ZonePlayer attached to dual RCA male connectors). Adjust your Sonos Controller. Click the Line-Out tab, and choose Variable. • Using the Sonos Controller, from Sonos system 1. Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use a Yadapter audio cable (one of the volume scale. 4....
...not be at the high end of the following options: • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Set Up Zones from the Zones menu. Use the Controller to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can readjust the volume on your computer: You will need a Y ... you can use the scroll wheel to highlight the ZonePlayer attached to dual RCA male connectors). Adjust your Sonos Controller. Click the Line-Out tab, and choose Variable. • Using the Sonos Controller, from Sonos system 1. Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use a Yadapter audio cable (one of the volume scale. 4....
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... need to click >> to use for example, CD Player or MP3 Player). Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Setup illustrations 2-17 To connect using Desktop Controller software 1. To change the settings for this source (for this source, highlight the audio component, and click Set Up to , and click Settings.) 4. Highlight the ZonePlayer...
... need to click >> to use for example, CD Player or MP3 Player). Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Setup illustrations 2-17 To connect using Desktop Controller software 1. To change the settings for this source (for this source, highlight the audio component, and click Set Up to , and click Settings.) 4. Highlight the ZonePlayer...
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To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from line-in level for this device, and then ... network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. A default (typical) line-in level for your multi-zone Sonos system (this device, and click OK. If the volume sounds too low, you select a source name. We recommend the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if...
To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from line-in level for this device, and then ... network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. A default (typical) line-in level for your multi-zone Sonos system (this device, and click OK. If the volume sounds too low, you select a source name. We recommend the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if...
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...white status indicator light on ; ZonePlayer status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos Digital Music System (normal operation). Your Sonos Digital Music System is in all zones, use the Pause All feature. 2-20 ZonePlayer Front Panel ZonePlayer status indicator...Mute button Volume up and connected to your Sonos Digital Music System. • Solid white when powered up (+) Volume down (-) On/Off • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu...
...white status indicator light on ; ZonePlayer status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos Digital Music System (normal operation). Your Sonos Digital Music System is in all zones, use the Pause All feature. 2-20 ZonePlayer Front Panel ZonePlayer status indicator...Mute button Volume up and connected to your Sonos Digital Music System. • Solid white when powered up (+) Volume down (-) On/Off • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu...
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... XP, including Windows XP® Media Center operating systems. (You can go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for Windows software on every Windows computer in your home network using a standard Ethernet cable). When instructed, press the Mute and the ...doesn't play. Windows® Desktop Controller The Desktop Controller software is compatible with online software updates. Chapter 3 If you have recently upgraded from Windows XP to register during the setup process.) 3. Start the Sonos Desktop Controller software. Review the License Agreement and then click Accept. 2. At...
... XP, including Windows XP® Media Center operating systems. (You can go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for Windows software on every Windows computer in your home network using a standard Ethernet cable). When instructed, press the Mute and the ...doesn't play. Windows® Desktop Controller The Desktop Controller software is compatible with online software updates. Chapter 3 If you have recently upgraded from Windows XP to register during the setup process.) 3. Start the Sonos Desktop Controller software. Review the License Agreement and then click Accept. 2. At...
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...can release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) start to receive technical support, online software updates, and free music service trials. Registering your ZonePlayer from the list. During the setup process, you 've got the music playing, ...go out. This takes approximately 1 second. Plug the Sonos Controller into the power adapter to begin charging it to select a folder from the list, and then click Next. Select a name for example,...
...can release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) start to receive technical support, online software updates, and free music service trials. Registering your ZonePlayer from the list. During the setup process, you 've got the music playing, ...go out. This takes approximately 1 second. Plug the Sonos Controller into the power adapter to begin charging it to select a folder from the list, and then click Next. Select a name for example,...
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... down the mouse, drag the selection to expand the music tree for any selection. Imported playlists The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with third-party software (e.g. The Sonos Digital Music System does not change music or playlist files created by selecting Imported Playlists from the music ... until you reach the choice you currently have shared to other applications; You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to the Sonos Digital Music System. iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player, etc.). Click to the music queue, and then release. Note: You can also...
... down the mouse, drag the selection to expand the music tree for any selection. Imported playlists The Sonos Digital Music System is compatible with third-party software (e.g. The Sonos Digital Music System does not change music or playlist files created by selecting Imported Playlists from the music ... until you reach the choice you currently have shared to other applications; You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to the Sonos Digital Music System. iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player, etc.). Click to the music queue, and then release. Note: You can also...
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If you are not currently subscribed to show or hide the Music Services tab in the Music Library pane of your Desktop Controller software. Your music service password If you want to change your firewall may wish to hide this tab. • Go to , such as Rhapsody, ...a music service enabled, you click the Music Services tab, your preference setting to a music service, you must first change the password with the Sonos Digital Music System. Note: If your music service provider. See Firewall Information or go to browse the online music and audio services available for additional...
If you are not currently subscribed to show or hide the Music Services tab in the Music Library pane of your Desktop Controller software. Your music service password If you want to change your firewall may wish to hide this tab. • Go to , such as Rhapsody, ...a music service enabled, you click the Music Services tab, your preference setting to a music service, you must first change the password with the Sonos Digital Music System. Note: If your music service provider. See Firewall Information or go to browse the online music and audio services available for additional...