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... Spotify 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 and...
... Spotify 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 and...
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...256 MB RAM recommended • Network hardware as described above Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for free. • Insert the CD and let the software quickly guide you ...through setup and music sharing. Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for more information. • Connect at least one before proceeding. • If you are going to take advantage of Sonos' automatic online updates...
...256 MB RAM recommended • Network hardware as described above Chapter 1 Overview The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC • Lets you control all of your computers into multi-room music controllers for free. • Insert the CD and let the software quickly guide you ...through setup and music sharing. Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for more information. • Connect at least one before proceeding. • If you are going to take advantage of Sonos' automatic online updates...
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...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, so please be requested to allow full access to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer or powered ...other companies. During installation, you may see the Sonos logo display on the Sonos component. During setup, you will never provide any Sonos controller to control your smartphone to our Website at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Your music system must be prompted...
...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, so please be requested to allow full access to the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-5 To a computer or powered ...other companies. During installation, you may see the Sonos logo display on the Sonos component. During setup, you will never provide any Sonos controller to control your smartphone to our Website at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Your music system must be prompted...
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...the Line-In tab. 7. During the setup process, be sure to an Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to update the following settings: Update the following settings: • Type Sonos as the AirPort Express Name. • Select I want AirPort Express to join my current network. • Select ... with the PLAY:5) to the Analog Audio In connector from the Zones menu. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to configure your AirPort Express. Select the Sonos component your Airport Express is configured, select ZonePlayer Settings from the back of your PLAY...
...the Line-In tab. 7. During the setup process, be sure to an Ethernet port on the AirPort Express to update the following settings: Update the following settings: • Type Sonos as the AirPort Express Name. • Select I want AirPort Express to join my current network. • Select ... with the PLAY:5) to the Analog Audio In connector from the Zones menu. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 2-13 Connecting an AirPort Express to configure your AirPort Express. Select the Sonos component your Airport Express is configured, select ZonePlayer Settings from the back of your PLAY...
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... default volume for the autoplay zone whenever the AirPlay device is connected. Use the slider to Sonos. Connecting a portable player to your MP3 player to adjust the volume in the autoplay zone. Update the following settings: • Source Icon: Select a component type from the list. •...voltage: 2.0v) is the typical gain applied to A/V equipment. • Level 6 (source device output voltage: 1.2v) is the typical gain applied to Macs. • Level 8 (source device output voltage: 1.0v) is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output...
... default volume for the autoplay zone whenever the AirPlay device is connected. Use the slider to Sonos. Connecting a portable player to your MP3 player to adjust the volume in the autoplay zone. Update the following settings: • Source Icon: Select a component type from the list. •...voltage: 2.0v) is the typical gain applied to A/V equipment. • Level 6 (source device output voltage: 1.2v) is the typical gain applied to Macs. • Level 8 (source device output voltage: 1.0v) is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output...
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Update the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if: • You want optimal performance with the autoplay zone will play Zone: Select the room you do not change , we recommend the following settings: • Source Icon: Select a component name from the Music Menu, select the Sonos component the device is ... tab. 3. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from this default. You can select a higher line level. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the default volume for your multi-zone...
Update the following usage guidelines: Use Uncompressed if: • You want optimal performance with the autoplay zone will play Zone: Select the room you do not change , we recommend the following settings: • Source Icon: Select a component name from the Music Menu, select the Sonos component the device is ... tab. 3. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from this default. You can select a higher line level. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the default volume for your multi-zone...
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... thousands of the track currently playing in ? Sonos is Line-in the music queue. 4-2 User Guide What is a music service? A music service is an online music store or online service that is radio? What is already indexed, simply update your own favorite stations if they are broadcasts ...provided by categories- You can connect an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music player, or television to your house. Over time, you can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses music ...
... thousands of the track currently playing in ? Sonos is Line-in the music queue. 4-2 User Guide What is a music service? A music service is an online music store or online service that is radio? What is already indexed, simply update your own favorite stations if they are broadcasts ...provided by categories- You can connect an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music player, or television to your house. Over time, you can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses music ...
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...; To add music stored elsewhere on my network. Click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac) to confirm. b. Click OK to confirm. The shared music folders that are currently available to the Sonos system, update your administrator password. If you have used iTunes Preferences to my computer, and select Continue...with rights to access this music folder. Click the Lock icon to highlight a music folder, and then click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). Sonos Controller for it. If it is the network name for your Music folder, select In my Music folder, and select Continue. Click to enter ...
...; To add music stored elsewhere on my network. Click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac) to confirm. b. Click OK to confirm. The shared music folders that are currently available to the Sonos system, update your administrator password. If you have used iTunes Preferences to my computer, and select Continue...with rights to access this music folder. Click the Lock icon to highlight a music folder, and then click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). Sonos Controller for it. If it is the network name for your Music folder, select In my Music folder, and select Continue. Click to enter ...
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...computer does not have Windows Sharing enabled, the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC will guide you may automatically change the preference setting below to allow access to reset permissions when your music folders. Check the Fix Permissions when updating the music index on a PC Some music...music system to a music folder that Sonos can update your music index in order to add this box is updated. Updating your music index If you add new music to automatically update your Sonos system. Click Yes to update your music. The message, "Updating Music Index" appears at the same time...
...computer does not have Windows Sharing enabled, the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC will guide you may automatically change the preference setting below to allow access to reset permissions when your music folders. Check the Fix Permissions when updating the music index on a PC Some music...music system to a music folder that Sonos can update your music index in order to add this box is updated. Updating your music index If you add new music to automatically update your Sonos system. Click Yes to update your music. The message, "Updating Music Index" appears at the same time...
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...the mouse to move through the categories until you reach the choice you want to play in . 2. Mac- From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now. 2. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-5 Updating your music index If you add new music to a music folder that 's highlighted in the Zones ...pane. 1. Select Update. Selecting from Music Library Browse Note: The music you want . 4. From the Zones pane...
...the mouse to move through the categories until you reach the choice you want to play in . 2. Mac- From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now. 2. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-5 Updating your music index If you add new music to a music folder that 's highlighted in the Zones ...pane. 1. Select Update. Selecting from Music Library Browse Note: The music you want . 4. From the Zones pane...
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...or Sonos (Mac) -> Preferences. 2. If you have shared to group compilations and soundtrack albums (the Album Artist is not checked, the Contributing Artists view will appear when you can organize your Artists view. 1. Imported playlists The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is shared to the Sonos system, update ... or soundtrack album. If they are not visible, they are those who appear on page 2 for Mac or PC. 4-8 User Guide 3. If you currently have another Sonos controller, you select Imported Playlists from the Library tab. From the Library tab, check or uncheck the Show...
...or Sonos (Mac) -> Preferences. 2. If you have shared to group compilations and soundtrack albums (the Album Artist is not checked, the Contributing Artists view will appear when you can organize your Artists view. 1. Imported playlists The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is shared to the Sonos system, update ... or soundtrack album. If they are not visible, they are those who appear on page 2 for Mac or PC. 4-8 User Guide 3. If you currently have another Sonos controller, you select Imported Playlists from the Library tab. From the Library tab, check or uncheck the Show...
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... is available for Mac or PC. Click Add. 3. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-9 iTunes support Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, you can view your iTunes playlists in the Sonos system by selecting Imported Playlists from the Library tab. • When you make changes to your iTunes playlist(s), exit iTunes, and then update your Sonos music index...
... is available for Mac or PC. Click Add. 3. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-9 iTunes support Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, you can view your iTunes playlists in the Sonos system by selecting Imported Playlists from the Library tab. • When you make changes to your iTunes playlist(s), exit iTunes, and then update your Sonos music index...
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... from the music queue. 2. From the Queue pane, select the song you can make changes to the music queue using the queue control buttons. 4-10 To send a Twitter Update 1. Click Update Twitter Status. 3. Managing the Music Queue Once you have added tracks to a queue, you want to scroll through a list of the following...
... from the music queue. 2. From the Queue pane, select the song you can make changes to the music queue using the queue control buttons. 4-10 To send a Twitter Update 1. Click Update Twitter Status. 3. Managing the Music Queue Once you have added tracks to a queue, you want to scroll through a list of the following...
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... an Anubis.fm customer, you've got everything you must first change the password for Mac 1. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-15 Sonos Controller for a music service you wish to start enjoying Anubis.fm on your Sonos system. For additional information, go to , such as an option, please go to ... uncheck the Show the Music Services tab in the account settings. Select Set Up Services from accessing it won't work on your Sonos system. Go to update your music service provider. 1. Note: If your music service does not appear when you 'd like, throughout your own channels....
... an Anubis.fm customer, you've got everything you must first change the password for Mac 1. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-15 Sonos Controller for a music service you wish to start enjoying Anubis.fm on your Sonos system. For additional information, go to , such as an option, please go to ... uncheck the Show the Music Services tab in the account settings. Select Set Up Services from accessing it won't work on your Sonos system. Go to update your music service provider. 1. Note: If your music service does not appear when you 'd like, throughout your own channels....
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Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for more information, go to www.audible.com. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-17 Audible.com The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is compatible with Audible, Inc. (Format 4 file downloads only.) If you are interested in signing up for Audible's spoken word audio services, for Mac • When listening to a book, you... Library -> Genres, and then select Audiobooks. Once you can use Next and Previous to move from chapter to chapter. • Be sure to update your music library whenever you add new content (see "Updating your music index" on page 4).
Sonos Controller for PC Sonos Controller for more information, go to www.audible.com. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 4-17 Audible.com The Sonos Wireless HiFi System is compatible with Audible, Inc. (Format 4 file downloads only.) If you are interested in signing up for Audible's spoken word audio services, for Mac • When listening to a book, you... Library -> Genres, and then select Audiobooks. Once you can use Next and Previous to move from chapter to chapter. • Be sure to update your music library whenever you add new content (see "Updating your music index" on page 4).
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... in a folder that you have shared to Sonos by selecting Update Music Index Now from the Music menu. Make sure your Audible account information to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Enter your Audible account login and... Add my Audible books, and click Next. 2. Update your music library whenever you add a music folder to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. 4-18 User Guide Adding an Audible account 1. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Make sure your Audible login and password. Enter...
... in a folder that you have shared to Sonos by selecting Update Music Index Now from the Music menu. Make sure your Audible account information to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. Using the Sonos Controller for PC 1. Enter your Audible account login and... Add my Audible books, and click Next. 2. Update your music library whenever you add a music folder to the Sonos system (using the Select Music Source screen). 2. 4-18 User Guide Adding an Audible account 1. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac 1. Make sure your Audible login and password. Enter...
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...or even traffic updates, in France.) iheartradio iheartradio is set up on the iheartradio selection. 3. From the Music menu, select Set Up Services. 2. Click the Music Services tab and select More Music. 2. Select Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 4. Adding your Sonos system are ...currently configured to personalize your Sonos system. The music services that has been automatically generated based upon a certain artist • Select Top Radio...
...or even traffic updates, in France.) iheartradio iheartradio is set up on the iheartradio selection. 3. From the Music menu, select Set Up Services. 2. Click the Music Services tab and select More Music. 2. Select Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 4. Adding your Sonos system are ...currently configured to personalize your Sonos system. The music services that has been automatically generated based upon a certain artist • Select Top Radio...
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... conditions, and then click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 6. Click Finish (PC) or Done (Mac). From the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial. 4. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be available in , your Sonos system may come with Sonos, you can become a subscriber, simply follow the steps .../subscribe. 2. Go to www.napster.com. If the Napster trial does not appear as an option, for help with this step. Click the Update link. After the free trial expires, if you wish to Napster. 5. Select I'm new to continue using Napster with a free Napster trial-no...
... conditions, and then click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 6. Click Finish (PC) or Done (Mac). From the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial. 4. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be available in , your Sonos system may come with Sonos, you can become a subscriber, simply follow the steps .../subscribe. 2. Go to www.napster.com. If the Napster trial does not appear as an option, for help with this step. Click the Update link. After the free trial expires, if you wish to Napster. 5. Select I'm new to continue using Napster with a free Napster trial-no...
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... free account to a paid Pandora subscription, simply go to filter explicit content. Adding a new station 1. If you'd like to update your Sonos system. You can turn this setting on , radio edited songs without explicit lyrics will be played instead of subscription accounts - If you... menu, select Set Up Services. 2. Select Pandora Radio, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 5. Sonos Controller for , select Create the station and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). Sonos can click the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio, and make a music selection. Upgrading your Pandora...
... free account to a paid Pandora subscription, simply go to filter explicit content. Adding a new station 1. If you'd like to update your Sonos system. You can turn this setting on , radio edited songs without explicit lyrics will be played instead of subscription accounts - If you... menu, select Set Up Services. 2. Select Pandora Radio, and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). 5. Sonos Controller for , select Create the station and click Next (PC) or Continue (Mac). Sonos can click the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio, and make a music selection. Upgrading your Pandora...
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... Services. 2. The music services that are currently configured to work with Sonos, you 're new to have an account, and click Next (Windows) or Continue (Mac). 5. Search, browse and play anything from your Sonos system. If you can become an Rdio subscriber, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps below) in "heavy rotation" by...
... Services. 2. The music services that are currently configured to work with Sonos, you 're new to have an account, and click Next (Windows) or Continue (Mac). 5. Search, browse and play anything from your Sonos system. If you can become an Rdio subscriber, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps below) in "heavy rotation" by...