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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-in...
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-in...
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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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1-2 User Guide Compatible operating systems • Windows® XP and higher • Macintosh® OS X, 10.4 and higher Compatible music services • Audible • Anubis • Aupeo • Classical.com • Deezer • iheartradio • Last.fm™...new music services. Just remember that provides DRM-free tracks. For the latest list of compatible music services, you can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners/default.aspx. Compatible playlist formats • iTunes® • Musicmatch™ • Rhapsody® • Windows Media...
1-2 User Guide Compatible operating systems • Windows® XP and higher • Macintosh® OS X, 10.4 and higher Compatible music services • Audible • Anubis • Aupeo • Classical.com • Deezer • iheartradio • Last.fm™...new music services. Just remember that provides DRM-free tracks. For the latest list of compatible music services, you can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners/default.aspx. Compatible playlist formats • iTunes® • Musicmatch™ • Rhapsody® • Windows Media...
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... position should be 8 to 12 feet from each other serves as the right channel. Note: The Stereo Pair setting is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the... Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same. 2-10 User Guide Creating a Stereo Pair The Stereo Pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:3s or two PLAY:5s in the stereo pair must ...
... position should be 8 to 12 feet from each other serves as the right channel. Note: The Stereo Pair setting is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the... Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same. 2-10 User Guide Creating a Stereo Pair The Stereo Pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:3s or two PLAY:5s in the stereo pair must ...
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...when the MP3 player is connected. 4. Connecting a portable player to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or in iTunes and select Sonos. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the default volume for the autoplay zone whenever the AirPlay device is connected...• 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 voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • Automatically play ...
...when the MP3 player is connected. 4. Connecting a portable player to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or in iTunes and select Sonos. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the default volume for the autoplay zone whenever the AirPlay device is connected...• 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 voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • Automatically play ...
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...User Guide 3. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the default volume for your multi-zone Sonos system (this default. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. Use the Autoplay Volume slider to set the level too high.) • Level 1 ...gain applied to provide the optimal playback experience. Changing the audio compression setting Your Sonos system defaults to automatic in source is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • ...
...User Guide 3. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the default volume for your multi-zone Sonos system (this default. From the File (PC) menu or Sonos (Mac) menu, select Preferences. 2. Use the Autoplay Volume slider to set the level too high.) • Level 1 ...gain applied to provide the optimal playback experience. Changing the audio compression setting Your Sonos system defaults to automatic in source is the typical gain applied to portable players and PCs. • Level 10 (source device output voltage: 0.6v) applies the maximum overall gain. • ...
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... Track from the queue list. Managing the Music Queue Once you have added tracks to a queue, you want to the music queue using the queue control buttons. The song disappears from the Play menu. 3. Click Update Twitter Status. 3. Choose one of preformatted messages, and click Post when the desired message is... music queue. 2. From the Queue pane, select the song you can make changes to remove from the Now Playing pane. Removing a track from the queue 1. 4-10 To send a Twitter Update 1.
... Track from the queue list. Managing the Music Queue Once you have added tracks to a queue, you want to the music queue using the queue control buttons. The song disappears from the Play menu. 3. Click Update Twitter Status. 3. Choose one of preformatted messages, and click Post when the desired message is... music queue. 2. From the Queue pane, select the song you can make changes to remove from the Now Playing pane. Removing a track from the queue 1. 4-10 To send a Twitter Update 1.
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... visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs.) For easy setup, you should install the Sonos Controller software on every Macintosh computer in your Sonos system. Chapter 6 your folders are never copied from their current locations - Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller for Mac is compatible with Macintosh OS X, version 10.4 or later. (For the latest system requirements...
... visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs.) For easy setup, you should install the Sonos Controller software on every Macintosh computer in your Sonos system. Chapter 6 your folders are never copied from their current locations - Sonos Controller for Mac The Sonos Controller for Mac is compatible with Macintosh OS X, version 10.4 or later. (For the latest system requirements...
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... Windows Sharing checkbox. Check the box next to it. • Be sure the computer name is 15 characters or less, and that it . 4. OS X 10.5 1. From the System Preferences window, select the Sharing folder. 2. Check Share files and folders using SMB and ensure that your user account has a check mark... appears, you don't need to select it does not have any apostrophes, spaces, or special characters in the name. Close the System Preferences window. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 6-7 Enabling Windows File Sharing OS X 10.4 1. Select Continue. Select the Services tab. 3.
... Windows Sharing checkbox. Check the box next to it. • Be sure the computer name is 15 characters or less, and that it . 4. OS X 10.5 1. From the System Preferences window, select the Sharing folder. 2. Check Share files and folders using SMB and ensure that your user account has a check mark... appears, you don't need to select it does not have any apostrophes, spaces, or special characters in the name. Close the System Preferences window. 5. Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 6-7 Enabling Windows File Sharing OS X 10.4 1. Select Continue. Select the Services tab. 3.
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SONOS CONNECT (formerly ZonePlayer 90) Feature Audio Sound Quality Line In Line Out Music Access Audio Formats Supported Description THD+N AC 120/240, 50-60 Hz, ... Guide Network Bridging Internet connectivity General Power Supply Front Panel Buttons Front Panel LED Indicators Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Product Finish 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX) allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software...
SONOS CONNECT (formerly ZonePlayer 90) Feature Audio Sound Quality Line In Line Out Music Access Audio Formats Supported Description THD+N AC 120/240, 50-60 Hz, ... Guide Network Bridging Internet connectivity General Power Supply Front Panel Buttons Front Panel LED Indicators Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Product Finish 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX) allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software...
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..., Windows Media Player, and MusicMatch (.m3u, .pls, .wpl) SonosNet 2.0, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port Internet connection required for compressed MP3, iTunes Plus, WMA (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible ...one PLAY:3 serving as the left channel and the other as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. Additional support for details. B-4 SONOS PLAY:3 Feature Audio Amplifier Speakers Bass Radiator Stereo Pair setting Music Audio Formats Supported Music Services Supported Operating Systems (for 44...
..., Windows Media Player, and MusicMatch (.m3u, .pls, .wpl) SonosNet 2.0, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port Internet connection required for compressed MP3, iTunes Plus, WMA (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible ...one PLAY:3 serving as the left channel and the other as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. Additional support for details. B-4 SONOS PLAY:3 Feature Audio Amplifier Speakers Bass Radiator Stereo Pair setting Music Audio Formats Supported Music Services Supported Operating Systems (for 44...
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...songs may be upgraded. AAC Enhanced and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. 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. Macintosh OS X 10...
...songs may be upgraded. AAC Enhanced and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. 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. Macintosh OS X 10...
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local and/or long distance telephone charges may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; SONOS CONTROL (formerly Controller 200) Feature Display and User Interface Screen Touch Screen Screen Type Function Buttons Indicators Light Sensor Description 3.5 in a ... x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Product Finish SonosNet 2.0, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX) allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet Internet connection required for both indoor and outdoor use. AC 120/240V, 50-60...
local and/or long distance telephone charges may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; SONOS CONTROL (formerly Controller 200) Feature Display and User Interface Screen Touch Screen Screen Type Function Buttons Indicators Light Sensor Description 3.5 in a ... x W x D) Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Product Finish SonosNet 2.0, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX) allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet Internet connection required for both indoor and outdoor use. AC 120/240V, 50-60...
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...peer wireless mesh network Internet connection required for retrofits, where all Sonos components might be in the house - Automatic wired or wireless setup of the Sonos system - SONOS BRIDGE User Guide Feature Ethernet Connection Network Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet ...Operating Temperature Finish Description 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™ • Easy Internet connectivity for other products in one location instead of the Controller- B-8 Auxiliary Power Connection Wireless Connectivity...
...peer wireless mesh network Internet connection required for retrofits, where all Sonos components might be in the house - Automatic wired or wireless setup of the Sonos system - SONOS BRIDGE User Guide Feature Ethernet Connection Network Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet ...Operating Temperature Finish Description 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™ • Easy Internet connectivity for other products in one location instead of the Controller- B-8 Auxiliary Power Connection Wireless Connectivity...
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...home theater, connect to 2-11 I iheartradio 4-20 imported playlists 4-8 include linked zones 5-4, 6-4 interference A-5 Internet radio 4-43 iPod, connect to Sonos 2-12 iPod, docked 4-43 iTunes 4-8 iTunes compilations 4-7 L language preference 1-4 large album art 4-12 Last.fm 4-20 Last.fm, add account...radio location 4-44 M M3U 4-8 mains input 2-18 manage music folders 4-2 manage music queue 4-10 media sharing 4-39 message URL mailto support@sonos.com A-1 move track 4-11 MP3 B-2 MP3 player, connect to Sonos 2-12 music access specs B-5 music does not play A-1 I-3 music index 4-2, 4-5 music library...
...home theater, connect to 2-11 I iheartradio 4-20 imported playlists 4-8 include linked zones 5-4, 6-4 interference A-5 Internet radio 4-43 iPod, connect to Sonos 2-12 iPod, docked 4-43 iTunes 4-8 iTunes compilations 4-7 L language preference 1-4 large album art 4-12 Last.fm 4-20 Last.fm, add account...radio location 4-44 M M3U 4-8 mains input 2-18 manage music folders 4-2 manage music queue 4-10 media sharing 4-39 message URL mailto support@sonos.com A-1 move track 4-11 MP3 B-2 MP3 player, connect to Sonos 2-12 music access specs B-5 music does not play A-1 I-3 music index 4-2, 4-5 music library...
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... a Pandora track 4-27 rated output B-1, B-2, B-5 RCA cables 2-12 registration, cannot access A-4 remove shared folder 4-2 remove track 4-10 rename Pandora station 4-26 rename Sonos component 2-7 rename Sonos playlist 4-42 reorder queue 4-11 repeat 4-11, 5-2, 6-2 reset Controller A-4 reset permissions 4-4 reset Sonos component A-3 rewind 5-2, 6-2 Rhapsody 4-30 Rhapsody library, add tracks 4-32 Rhapsody music guide 4-32 Rhapsody Radio 4-32...
... a Pandora track 4-27 rated output B-1, B-2, B-5 RCA cables 2-12 registration, cannot access A-4 remove shared folder 4-2 remove track 4-10 rename Pandora station 4-26 rename Sonos component 2-7 rename Sonos playlist 4-42 reorder queue 4-11 repeat 4-11, 5-2, 6-2 reset Controller A-4 reset permissions 4-4 reset Sonos component A-3 rewind 5-2, 6-2 Rhapsody 4-30 Rhapsody library, add tracks 4-32 Rhapsody music guide 4-32 Rhapsody Radio 4-32...
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... sort by preference 4-6 speaker connections B-1, B-5 specifications BRIDGE B-8 CONNECT AMP B-1 Controller 100 B-7 music access B-1 SONOS CONNECT B-2 Spotify 4-36 Spotify, search 4-37 Status indicator 2-22 status indicator 2-17 status indicator, solid amber A-3 status indicator, turn off 2-7 stereo audio in PLAY 5 2-21 stereo pair create 2-10 separate 2-10 stop music 2-8 stream external audio 2-12 subscribe to Napster...
... sort by preference 4-6 speaker connections B-1, B-5 specifications BRIDGE B-8 CONNECT AMP B-1 Controller 100 B-7 music access B-1 SONOS CONNECT B-2 Spotify 4-36 Spotify, search 4-37 Status indicator 2-22 status indicator 2-17 status indicator, solid amber A-3 status indicator, turn off 2-7 stereo audio in PLAY 5 2-21 stereo pair create 2-10 separate 2-10 stop music 2-8 stream external audio 2-12 subscribe to Napster...