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... • Network hardware as described above Chapter 1 Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you want to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can turn any desktop or laptop computer in your...
... • Network hardware as described above Chapter 1 Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you want to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can turn any desktop or laptop computer in your...
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...; Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-loaded speaker connector post inward to the Sonos component instead. Note: Connect the red (+) and black (-) terminals from the router and connect it to reveal the connection hole. • Insert the stripped end of your speaker wire come in the rooms of the speaker wire into (see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP..." Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port...
...; Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-loaded speaker connector post inward to the Sonos component instead. Note: Connect the red (+) and black (-) terminals from the router and connect it to reveal the connection hole. • Insert the stripped end of your speaker wire come in the rooms of the speaker wire into (see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT:AMP..." Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port...
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... use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a CONNECT's analog audio output to adjust the volume settings. Attach the power cord and plug into the banana jacks on the back of the CONNECT:AMP is set to the proper position for your Sonos system, go to "Line-out" on page 11 to the audio inputs on the receiver. • If you finish setting up your country before applying power. User Guide • If your speakers have digital inputs on your home theater...
... use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a CONNECT's analog audio output to adjust the volume settings. Attach the power cord and plug into the banana jacks on the back of the CONNECT:AMP is set to the proper position for your Sonos system, go to "Line-out" on page 11 to the audio inputs on the receiver. • If you finish setting up your country before applying power. User Guide • If your speakers have digital inputs on your home theater...
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... a stereo mini to RCA Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the Sonos component's analog audio output to the computer's audio input. • You may need to change your Sonos software. Note: Firewall software such as Norton Internet Security™, McAfee® Personal Firewall, Windows Firewall, or Mac OS X built-in order to receive future software updates, technical support and access to free music service trials...
... a stereo mini to RCA Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the Sonos component's analog audio output to the computer's audio input. • You may need to change your Sonos software. Note: Firewall software such as Norton Internet Security™, McAfee® Personal Firewall, Windows Firewall, or Mac OS X built-in order to receive future software updates, technical support and access to free music service trials...
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... the Sonos component, change the wireless channel your Sonos component, if you are adding a SONOS CONNECT:AMP attach desired speakers (see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT..." Place the Sonos component in ) network wiring, you can connect wirelessly. Use wireless connections when: • You don't want to install network cables • You may want . If your house has structured (built-in the room you want to move the original Sonos component to a new location. 2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD...
... the Sonos component, change the wireless channel your Sonos component, if you are adding a SONOS CONNECT:AMP attach desired speakers (see "Connect a SONOS CONNECT..." Place the Sonos component in ) network wiring, you can connect wirelessly. Use wireless connections when: • You don't want to install network cables • You may want . If your house has structured (built-in the room you want to move the original Sonos component to a new location. 2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD...
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... channel, and then click OK. Press the Mute button on your home theater receiver. • If you can use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable to connect from the CONNECT's Digital Audio Out to the digital input on your home theater receiver. 2. Depending on your Sonos component, you cannot adjust the volume or the equalization settings using your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to the audio inputs on the Sonos component that has audio outputs, plug it in the room name), and then click Settings...
... channel, and then click OK. Press the Mute button on your home theater receiver. • If you can use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable to connect from the CONNECT's Digital Audio Out to the digital input on your home theater receiver. 2. Depending on your Sonos component, you cannot adjust the volume or the equalization settings using your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to the audio inputs on the Sonos component that has audio outputs, plug it in the room name), and then click Settings...
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... zone, and use a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the computer's speakers to the big game on the patio while cooking on your computer. 2-12 User Guide Controlling the volume from your iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch® in any or every room of the volume scale. 5. Select the Sonos component attached to control the volume settings. See http://faq.sonos.com/speakers for the controller...
... zone, and use a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the computer's speakers to the big game on the patio while cooking on your computer. 2-12 User Guide Controlling the volume from your iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch® in any or every room of the volume scale. 5. Select the Sonos component attached to control the volume settings. See http://faq.sonos.com/speakers for the controller...
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... wireless network on your Airport Express is configured, select ZonePlayer Settings from the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to an Ethernet port on this step, you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the Zones menu. 5. Connect the AirPort Express to your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the 3.5mm audio cable (supplied with the PLAY:5) to the Analog Audio In connector...
... wireless network on your Airport Express is configured, select ZonePlayer Settings from the Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to an Ethernet port on this step, you can use a standard RCA audio cable.) • Connect an Ethernet cable from the Zones menu. 5. Connect the AirPort Express to your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the 3.5mm audio cable (supplied with the PLAY:5) to the Analog Audio In connector...
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... room the device is connected to RCA audio cable, plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection on your Sonos System 1. Now you're ready to , and click Settings -> Line-In. 3. Select the Sonos component this field if you can select a higher line level. Use the Autoplay Volume slider to Sonos. You can select a higher line level. 2-14 User Guide • Source...
... room the device is connected to RCA audio cable, plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection on your Sonos System 1. Now you're ready to , and click Settings -> Line-In. 3. Select the Sonos component this field if you can select a higher line level. Use the Autoplay Volume slider to Sonos. You can select a higher line level. 2-14 User Guide • Source...
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... zones, use the Pause All feature. When the unit is connecting to your music system. Indicates the current status of the Sonos component. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when component is in your household. Adjusts the volume up and connected to your Sonos system (normal operation...
... zones, use the Pause All feature. When the unit is connecting to your music system. Indicates the current status of the Sonos component. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when component is in your household. Adjusts the volume up and connected to your Sonos system (normal operation...
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... removable. To quickly stop all Sonos components in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on ; Indicates the current status of status indications, please go to your music system. Volume up (+) Volume down . When the unit is not playing music. 2-20 SONOS PLAY:5 Front User Guide Note: The PLAY:5's front grille is designed to your PLAY:5. Tampering with the grille may result in all zones, you can use...
... removable. To quickly stop all Sonos components in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on ; Indicates the current status of status indications, please go to your music system. Volume up (+) Volume down . When the unit is not playing music. 2-20 SONOS PLAY:5 Front User Guide Note: The PLAY:5's front grille is designed to your PLAY:5. Tampering with the grille may result in all zones, you can use...
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...) device. Plug the mini-stereo end into the audio input on the S5 and plug the RCA end into the audio outputs on the audio component. Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to room. Headphone jack accepts any standard 3,5mm (1/8") headphone plug. Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to power outlet. To connect a different audio component, such as a CD player, use a 3,5mm (1/8") ministereo to RCA audio cable. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors...
...) device. Plug the mini-stereo end into the audio input on the S5 and plug the RCA end into the audio outputs on the audio component. Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to room. Headphone jack accepts any standard 3,5mm (1/8") headphone plug. Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to power outlet. To connect a different audio component, such as a CD player, use a 3,5mm (1/8") ministereo to RCA audio cable. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors...
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... Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to unmute them all Sonos components in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on ; On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. Volume up (+) Volume down (-) Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and connected to your Sonos music system (normal operation). Press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds to mute...
... Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to unmute them all Sonos components in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on ; On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. Volume up (+) Volume down (-) Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and connected to your Sonos music system (normal operation). Press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds to mute...
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... supplied power cord to connect to this output using a standard RCA cable. Connect a powered subwoofer to power outlet. Analog audio out (fixed/variable) Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the Sonos component's analog audio outputs to the subwoofer output and adjust the crossover frequency automatically. Voltage select AC 115/230 V Select the voltage setting that is connected to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. The system will detect when a cable is appropriate for your subwoofer, make...
... supplied power cord to connect to this output using a standard RCA cable. Connect a powered subwoofer to power outlet. Analog audio out (fixed/variable) Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the Sonos component's analog audio outputs to the subwoofer output and adjust the crossover frequency automatically. Voltage select AC 115/230 V Select the voltage setting that is connected to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. The system will detect when a cable is appropriate for your subwoofer, make...
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... a folder that you have AudibleManager software installed on the Select Music Source screen. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Click Next to Sonos 1. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Enter your music library whenever you add a music folder to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. Adding an additional Audible account to share the folder. 3. Update your Audible login and password. From the menu bar, select Music -> Set Up Services. 3. Select Audible, and click Continue...
... a folder that you have AudibleManager software installed on the Select Music Source screen. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Click Next to Sonos 1. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Enter your music library whenever you add a music folder to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. Adding an additional Audible account to share the folder. 3. Update your Audible login and password. From the menu bar, select Music -> Set Up Services. 3. Select Audible, and click Continue...
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... the instructions below . 2. The link lights should be blocking the ports that Sonos uses to operate. A-2 User Guide (If this works, your router's DHCP server may have Internet access in this configuration): • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other components that is wired to your router. • Unplug the Sonos component's power cord and then plug it...
... the instructions below . 2. The link lights should be blocking the ports that Sonos uses to operate. A-2 User Guide (If this works, your router's DHCP server may have Internet access in this configuration): • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other components that is wired to your router. • Unplug the Sonos component's power cord and then plug it...
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... and install a SONOS BRIDGE. (If you are missing The Sonos Radio guide is listed, it . Controller doesn't work in some parts of your music system by selecting System Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Wireless Channel. Click the item name to view station details, and then click the orange Tell us to Fix-It button and enter the station information to request that a compatible stream be compatible with Sonos. If you don't find your favorite radio station or...
... and install a SONOS BRIDGE. (If you are missing The Sonos Radio guide is listed, it . Controller doesn't work in some parts of your music system by selecting System Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Wireless Channel. Click the item name to view station details, and then click the orange Tell us to Fix-It button and enter the station information to request that a compatible stream be compatible with Sonos. If you don't find your favorite radio station or...
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... Music menu on your Sonos Controller, select System Settings -> About Your Multi-Room Music System. Click Submit Diagnostics if you can find the answer to your question in our documentation, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages at http://faq.sonos.com/ask. Support Diagnostics Support Diagnostics should only be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos system. A-8 Solid or flashing red Diagnostics mode User Guide You may be instructed...
... Music menu on your Sonos Controller, select System Settings -> About Your Multi-Room Music System. Click Submit Diagnostics if you can find the answer to your question in our documentation, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages at http://faq.sonos.com/ask. Support Diagnostics Support Diagnostics should only be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos system. A-8 Solid or flashing red Diagnostics mode User Guide You may be instructed...
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...; Sonos Controller for Mac or PC B-5 Front Panel LED Indicators Dimensions (H x W x D) Threaded mount Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Product Finish Status indicator and Mute status 5.2 x 10.5 x 6.3 in connection MP3, iTunes Plus, WMA, AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. SONOS PLAY:5 (formerly S5) Feature Audio Amplifier Speakers Headphone Audio Line-In Music Audio...
...; Sonos Controller for Mac or PC B-5 Front Panel LED Indicators Dimensions (H x W x D) Threaded mount Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Product Finish Status indicator and Mute status 5.2 x 10.5 x 6.3 in connection MP3, iTunes Plus, WMA, AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. SONOS PLAY:5 (formerly S5) Feature Audio Amplifier Speakers Headphone Audio Line-In Music Audio...
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... User Guide Feature Ethernet Connection Network Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet Connectivity Connect Button Front Panel Lights Power Supply Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Finish Description 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to your set-top box, PVR, PC, Game Console or NAS drive • Extend the range of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may require payment of the Sonos system - B-8 Auxiliary Power Connection Wireless Connectivity...
... User Guide Feature Ethernet Connection Network Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet Connectivity Connect Button Front Panel Lights Power Supply Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Finish Description 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to your set-top box, PVR, PC, Game Console or NAS drive • Extend the range of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may require payment of the Sonos system - B-8 Auxiliary Power Connection Wireless Connectivity...