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...Corporation in the United States and other SONOS product names and slogans are pending. Other patents are trademarks or registered trademarks of SONOS, Inc. SONOS Reg. Off. All rights reserved. Patents US7,696,816 and US7,378,903. The SONOS PLAY:3 is protected by N.M. MPEG Layer...-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. All other countries. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3 and all other countries. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by patents ...
...Corporation in the United States and other SONOS product names and slogans are pending. Other patents are trademarks or registered trademarks of SONOS, Inc. SONOS Reg. Off. All rights reserved. Patents US7,696,816 and US7,378,903. The SONOS PLAY:3 is protected by N.M. MPEG Layer...-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. All other countries. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3 and all other countries. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by patents ...
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..." on bookshelves, nightstands, corners, or just about anywhere. • Works seamlessly with the back of Sonos products. Sonos can turn directly to "Adding to your PLAY:3. Once you've got it perfect for fitting on page 6. It takes just a few steps to get your ...8226; Its small size and multiple orientations make it set up and running- New to an existing Sonos system? The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any time. Adding to Sonos? perfect for more information). • A 3 driver system delivers pure, clean, room-filling ...
..." on bookshelves, nightstands, corners, or just about anywhere. • Works seamlessly with the back of Sonos products. Sonos can turn directly to "Adding to your PLAY:3. Once you've got it perfect for fitting on page 6. It takes just a few steps to get your ...8226; Its small size and multiple orientations make it set up and running- New to an existing Sonos system? The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any time. Adding to Sonos? perfect for more information). • A 3 driver system delivers pure, clean, room-filling ...
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.... (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you want to your e-mail address with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - Tap the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free...NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a router, purchase and install one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable. Compatible operating systems • Windows® XP and higher • Macintosh® ...
.... (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you want to your e-mail address with the SONOS PLAY:3, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - Tap the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free...NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a router, purchase and install one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable. Compatible operating systems • Windows® XP and higher • Macintosh® ...
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...indicator light on and off. When the PLAY:3 is in normal operation, you want. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is not playing music. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select ... mute/unmute: Press the Mute button to http://faq.sonos.com/led. For the latest list of the PLAY:3. Indicates the current status of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-...
...indicator light on and off. When the PLAY:3 is in normal operation, you want. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3's front grille is not playing music. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select ... mute/unmute: Press the Mute button to http://faq.sonos.com/led. For the latest list of the PLAY:3. Indicates the current status of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC (install using the CD-...
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...(link connection) Use the supplied power cord to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 4 SONOS PLAY:3 Back Product Guide 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. Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to power outlet. Be sure to ...
...(link connection) Use the supplied power cord to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 4 SONOS PLAY:3 Back Product Guide 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. Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to power outlet. Be sure to ...
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...create the best possible sound when the orientation is changed. • The PLAY:3 is not water-resistant. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines: • The SONOS PLAY:3 can locate the SONOS PLAY:3 just about anywhere. Simply choose a location that's close to an older...maintaining more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of your PLAY:3 using a suitable mounting bracket (not included). SONOS PLAY:3 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3 You can be taken if placing the SONOS PLAY:3 close to an electrical outlet, taking care to avoid heat, steam, dripping...
...create the best possible sound when the orientation is changed. • The PLAY:3 is not water-resistant. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines: • The SONOS PLAY:3 can locate the SONOS PLAY:3 just about anywhere. Simply choose a location that's close to an older...maintaining more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of your PLAY:3 using a suitable mounting bracket (not included). SONOS PLAY:3 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3 You can be taken if placing the SONOS PLAY:3 close to an electrical outlet, taking care to avoid heat, steam, dripping...
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...8226; Your favorite listening position should be the same. Select a location for your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for you can make a wired connection to the new Sonos component(s). Choose one unit serves as the left channel and the other , angled ... to 12 feet from your router or another Sonos component (or a live network wall plate if you are making a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in wiring) to an Ethernet switch connection...
...8226; Your favorite listening position should be the same. Select a location for your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for you can make a wired connection to the new Sonos component(s). Choose one unit serves as the left channel and the other , angled ... to 12 feet from your router or another Sonos component (or a live network wall plate if you are making a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in wiring) to an Ethernet switch connection...
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...Next. 5. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to pair. 6. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. Touch Settings -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Select the other unit you wish to create a stereo pair with PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. Select the stereo pair you ...wish to become the left channel. From the Music Menu, select Settings. 2. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to separate (the stereo pair will automatically ...
...Next. 5. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to pair. 6. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. Touch Settings -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Select the other unit you wish to create a stereo pair with PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. Select the stereo pair you ...wish to become the left channel. From the Music Menu, select Settings. 2. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to separate (the stereo pair will automatically ...
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... other unit you want to form a stereo pair. Click OK, and then click Finish. Playing Music You can use any SONOS CONTROL to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you would like to pair, and click Settings. 3. Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to select music- music, news, and variety...
... other unit you want to form a stereo pair. Click OK, and then click Finish. Playing Music You can use any SONOS CONTROL to thousands of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you would like to pair, and click Settings. 3. Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to select music- music, news, and variety...
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... from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on the Music Menu. Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to activate the music trial. Touch I'm new to [music service], and then follow the prompts to provide the...Setup -> Add New Share. • To remove a music folder, select Music Library Management -> Music Library Setup. Touch the share you wish to select a zone. 3. SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on your home network where you have shared music folders. The...
... from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on the Music Menu. Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to activate the music trial. Touch I'm new to [music service], and then follow the prompts to provide the...Setup -> Add New Share. • To remove a music folder, select Music Library Management -> Music Library Setup. Touch the share you wish to select a zone. 3. SONOS PLAY:3 9 As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on your home network where you have shared music folders. The...
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... does not resolve the problem, you should the product be repaired by connecting a BRIDGE (or other than an authorized Sonos repair center, as there is a wireless PLAY:3, try step 2 below . If this will invalidate the warranty. Please go to our Web site at http://faq... bypass your router's switch to determine whether there are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support. 1. Check the router You can try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference. If you are ...
... does not resolve the problem, you should the product be repaired by connecting a BRIDGE (or other than an authorized Sonos repair center, as there is a wireless PLAY:3, try step 2 below . If this will invalidate the warranty. Please go to our Web site at http://faq... bypass your router's switch to determine whether there are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support. 1. Check the router You can try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the PLAY:3 temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference. If you are ...
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... for more information. 3. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos component. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other components that... are wired to your network. • Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the back of the Sonos component, and then connect another...
... for more information. 3. Check the wiring Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos component. SONOS PLAY:3 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other components that... are wired to your network. • Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the back of the Sonos component, and then connect another...