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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-1 Your Home Network 1-1 System Registration 1-4 Language Preference 1-4 Chapter 2 System Setup Setting Up a New Sonos System 2-2 Adding to an Existing Sonos System 2-6 Renaming a Sonos Component 2-7 Turning Off Status Indicator 2-7 Turning Off Music System 2-8 Equalization (Sound Settings 2-8 Using Headphones 2-9 Creating a Stereo Pair 2-10 Line-out 2-11 Line...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-1 Your Home Network 1-1 System Registration 1-4 Language Preference 1-4 Chapter 2 System Setup Setting Up a New Sonos System 2-2 Adding to an Existing Sonos System 2-6 Renaming a Sonos Component 2-7 Turning Off Status Indicator 2-7 Turning Off Music System 2-8 Equalization (Sound Settings 2-8 Using Headphones 2-9 Creating a Stereo Pair 2-10 Line-out 2-11 Line...
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... 4-36 Wolfgang Vault 4-37 Windows Media Player 11 4-38 Sonos Playlists 4-42 Docked iPods 4-43 Radio 4-43 Chapter 5 Sonos Controller for PC Playback Controls 5-2 Volume Control 5-3 Using Headphones 5-3 Clock and Alarms 5-4 Software Updates 5-5 Firewall Information 5-6 Chapter 6 Sonos Controller for Mac Playback Controls 6-2 Volume Control 6-2 Using Headphones 6-3 Clock and Alarms 6-3 Software Updates 6-5 Uninstalling Sonos 6-6 Firewall Information 6-6 Enabling Windows File Sharing 6-7 Appendix A Tips...
... 4-36 Wolfgang Vault 4-37 Windows Media Player 11 4-38 Sonos Playlists 4-42 Docked iPods 4-43 Radio 4-43 Chapter 5 Sonos Controller for PC Playback Controls 5-2 Volume Control 5-3 Using Headphones 5-3 Clock and Alarms 5-4 Software Updates 5-5 Firewall Information 5-6 Chapter 6 Sonos Controller for Mac Playback Controls 6-2 Volume Control 6-2 Using Headphones 6-3 Clock and Alarms 6-3 Software Updates 6-5 Uninstalling Sonos 6-6 Firewall Information 6-6 Enabling Windows File Sharing 6-7 Appendix A Tips...
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...iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to use a Sonos controller application on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) ...device, your home network must install a router in your home network router using an Ethernet cable. Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of Internet-based music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may ...
...iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other Sonos components wirelessly. • For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to use a Sonos controller application on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) ...device, your home network must install a router in your home network router using an Ethernet cable. Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of Internet-based music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may ...
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..., browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages, or request assistance. • Live Text-Chat and Telephone Numbers: www.sonos.com/support/contact Live chat or find the correct telephone number for your country. WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Additional ...system requirements, including supported operating system versions, please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs. Technical Support Whatever you need to www.sonos.com See Apple for 44.1kHz sample rates. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-3 • AAC (MPEG4) • iTunes Plus • Ogg Vorbis...
..., browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages, or request assistance. • Live Text-Chat and Telephone Numbers: www.sonos.com/support/contact Live chat or find the correct telephone number for your country. WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Additional ...system requirements, including supported operating system versions, please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs. Technical Support Whatever you need to www.sonos.com See Apple for 44.1kHz sample rates. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1-3 • AAC (MPEG4) • iTunes Plus • Ogg Vorbis...
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...allows you have selected in your information provided to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music service trials. Language Preference Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you to other companies. Select the... General tab. 3. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Select Sonos System Registration from the Language field. At ...
...allows you have selected in your information provided to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music service trials. Language Preference Using the Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller will try to use the language you to other companies. Select the... General tab. 3. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Select Sonos System Registration from the Language field. At ...
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..., and a distorted sense of your speaker wire come in the connector post. Do not connect speakers rated at least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don't have an open port on your router, you can connect the... Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into the hole, then release. on page 4 for additional instructions. The stripped portion ...
..., and a distorted sense of your speaker wire come in the connector post. Do not connect speakers rated at least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-3 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don't have an open port on your router, you can connect the... Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously plugged into the hole, then release. on page 4 for additional instructions. The stripped portion ...
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.... For additional information on the Sonos component. Usage Data To help us improve our products and services, Sonos would like to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. To learn more, you use any of this information to third parties. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer... or powered speakers • You will never provide any Sonos controller to download the free Sonos application from...
.... For additional information on the Sonos component. Usage Data To help us improve our products and services, Sonos would like to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. To learn more, you use any of this information to third parties. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer... or powered speakers • You will never provide any Sonos controller to download the free Sonos application from...
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... are replacing the wired component in ) network wiring, you can go to the additional Sonos components. on new ways to help with this step and proceed to your music system (steps below). 2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY...:3) Sonos is always working on page 3 for the Sonos component to any of the Ethernet switch connections on page 4 if you need help ...
... are replacing the wired component in ) network wiring, you can go to the additional Sonos components. on new ways to help with this step and proceed to your music system (steps below). 2-6 User Guide • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-ROM packaged with your PLAY...:3) Sonos is always working on page 3 for the Sonos component to any of the Ethernet switch connections on page 4 if you need help ...
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Sonos Controller for additional information. 1. If you have a Sonos component located in the Zone Name field, and then click OK. ...air flow and cause it to flash amber, see "Status Indicator Explanations" on page 7 for Mac or PC 2-7 4. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Zone Type list, or type a custom name in a bedroom, you are ...Status Indicator Light off a BRIDGE status indicator light, select BRIDGE Settings instead.) 2. Renaming a Sonos Component If you name a Sonos component incorrectly, or if you move one to another room, you wish to indicate that when ...
Sonos Controller for additional information. 1. If you have a Sonos component located in the Zone Name field, and then click OK. ...air flow and cause it to flash amber, see "Status Indicator Explanations" on page 7 for Mac or PC 2-7 4. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Zone Type list, or type a custom name in a bedroom, you are ...Status Indicator Light off a BRIDGE status indicator light, select BRIDGE Settings instead.) 2. Renaming a Sonos Component If you name a Sonos component incorrectly, or if you move one to another room, you wish to indicate that when ...
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... speakers. Put on . When you unplug the headphones, the speakers automatically come back on your PLAY:5, check to resume listening through headphones can utilize for Mac or PC 2-9 Using Headphones The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you can cause permanent hearing damage. 3. The headphone jack is visible on the Volume screen... played at high volume through the built-in , a headphone indicator is auto detecting - When headphones are no headphones plugged into the headphone jack. (Sonos will be unaffected. 1. If you adjust group volume, the volume in speakers automatically mute...
... speakers. Put on . When you unplug the headphones, the speakers automatically come back on your PLAY:5, check to resume listening through headphones can utilize for Mac or PC 2-9 Using Headphones The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you can cause permanent hearing damage. 3. The headphone jack is visible on the Volume screen... played at high volume through the built-in , a headphone indicator is auto detecting - When headphones are no headphones plugged into the headphone jack. (Sonos will be unaffected. 1. If you adjust group volume, the volume in speakers automatically mute...
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... that has audio outputs, plug it in the room name), and then click Settings. 3. For additional information on your Sonos Controller. If you can easily connect your home theater, select Settings -> Line-Out, and then choose Fixed. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Click OK, and then click ... on your home theater receiver. • If you have analog inputs on your receiver, use analog or digital audio outputs to connect to a home theater 1. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-11 1.
... that has audio outputs, plug it in the room name), and then click Settings. 3. For additional information on your Sonos Controller. If you can easily connect your home theater, select Settings -> Line-Out, and then choose Fixed. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Click OK, and then click ... on your home theater receiver. • If you have analog inputs on your receiver, use analog or digital audio outputs to connect to a home theater 1. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-11 1.
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... setup process, be sure to update the following settings: Click the Line-In tab. 7. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your AirPort Express. Open AirPort Utility and follow the on your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the 3.5mm audio cable (supplied...
... setup process, be sure to update the following settings: Click the Line-In tab. 7. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to your AirPort Express. Open AirPort Utility and follow the on your PLAY:5 (or other Sonos component with an Audio In connection): • Connect the 3.5mm audio cable (supplied...
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Select ZonePlayer Settings from the audio out connection(s) on the back of your Sonos System 1. The source device will automatically be detected. 2. Connect the audio line-in source to your Sonos component. Select the Sonos component this device is connected to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the external source to , and click Settings -> Line-In. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-15 Connecting another line-in cable provided with your Sonos component (or a standard RCA cable) from the Zones menu.
Select ZonePlayer Settings from the audio out connection(s) on the back of your Sonos System 1. The source device will automatically be detected. 2. Connect the audio line-in source to your Sonos component. Select the Sonos component this device is connected to the analog Audio In connection(s) on the external source to , and click Settings -> Line-In. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-15 Connecting another line-in cable provided with your Sonos component (or a standard RCA cable) from the Zones menu.
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-17 SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All Zones from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to unmute all Sonos components in your music system. Status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos...on and off. Volume Up (+) Volume Down (-) To mute/unmute this Sonos component: Press the Mute button to your household. To mute/unmute all Sonos components: Press and hold for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Play menu. Go to mute ...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-17 SONOS CONNECT / CONNECT:AMP Front On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All Zones from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to unmute all Sonos components in your music system. Status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos...on and off. Volume Up (+) Volume Down (-) To mute/unmute this Sonos component: Press the Mute button to your household. To mute/unmute all Sonos components: Press and hold for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Play menu. Go to mute ...
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You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the SONOS CONNECT's TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. Use a standard RCA ... cable to connect the CONNECT's coaxial digital audio output to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-19 SONOS CONNECT Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Analog audio in Analog audio out (fixed/variable) TOSLINK...
You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the SONOS CONNECT's TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. Use a standard RCA ... cable to connect the CONNECT's coaxial digital audio output to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-19 SONOS CONNECT Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) Analog audio in Analog audio out (fixed/variable) TOSLINK...
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...feature to your music system. Press and hold the Mute button for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to http://faq.sonos.com/led. Your Sonos system is not removable. Indicates the current status of status indications, please... go to mute all . For a complete list of the Sonos component. Mute button • Lights solid green ...
...feature to your music system. Press and hold the Mute button for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to http://faq.sonos.com/led. Your Sonos system is not removable. Indicates the current status of status indications, please... go to mute all . For a complete list of the Sonos component. Mute button • Lights solid green ...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) 3,5mm (1/8") stereo audio in (2V) 3,5mm (1/8") headphone jack The acoustic port doubles as a handle so you can easily lift and carry the PLAY:5 from a portable music player to the Sonos component...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-21 SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz) 3,5mm (1/8") stereo audio in (2V) 3,5mm (1/8") headphone jack The acoustic port doubles as a handle so you can easily lift and carry the PLAY:5 from a portable music player to the Sonos component...
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...the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not removable. Volume up and connected to mute all Sonos components in damage to unmute them all. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. Status indicator • Flashes white when powering up ... is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when a Sonos component is in all : Press and hold for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to your Sonos music system. • Solid white when powered up (+) Volume down ...
...the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not removable. Volume up and connected to mute all Sonos components in damage to unmute them all. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. Status indicator • Flashes white when powering up ... is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when a Sonos component is in all : Press and hold for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for 3 seconds to your Sonos music system. • Solid white when powered up (+) Volume down ...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-23 SONOS PLAY:3 Back 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 the back of the unit so it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) Use Category...
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-23 SONOS PLAY:3 Back 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 the back of the unit so it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) Use Category...
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Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-25 SONOS BRIDGE Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to use the proper power adapter for your country. Be sure to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power outlet.
Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-25 SONOS BRIDGE Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to use the proper power adapter for your country. Be sure to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power outlet.