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...Library 3-10 Music Services 3-14 Windows Media Player 11 3-29 Sonos Playlists 3-31 Internet Radio 3-32 Software Updates 3-34 Additional Preferences 3-35 Firewall Information 3-36 Chapter 4 Macintosh® Desktop Controller Sonos Setup Assistant 4-1 Macintosh Desktop Controller 4-4 DCR Playback Controls 4-5... 4-5 Managing Zones (DCR 4-6 Managing Music Queue (DCR 4-8 Clock and Alarms 4-9 Your music library 4-11 Music services 4-15 Sonos Playlists (DCR 4-28 Internet Radio (DCR 4-28 Software Updates (DCR 4-30 Additional Settings (DCR 4-31 Uninstalling 4-33 Firewall Information...
...Library 3-10 Music Services 3-14 Windows Media Player 11 3-29 Sonos Playlists 3-31 Internet Radio 3-32 Software Updates 3-34 Additional Preferences 3-35 Firewall Information 3-36 Chapter 4 Macintosh® Desktop Controller Sonos Setup Assistant 4-1 Macintosh Desktop Controller 4-4 DCR Playback Controls 4-5... 4-5 Managing Zones (DCR 4-6 Managing Music Queue (DCR 4-8 Clock and Alarms 4-9 Your music library 4-11 Music services 4-15 Sonos Playlists (DCR 4-28 Internet Radio (DCR 4-28 Software Updates (DCR 4-30 Additional Settings (DCR 4-31 Uninstalling 4-33 Firewall Information...
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... with the instructions, may void the user's authority to the applicable collection point for the recycling of Conformance may be obtained at http://eu.sonos.com. Recycling Information This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that to radio communications. By recycling this product shall not be ...and the body of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is located or pointed such that interference will help .
... with the instructions, may void the user's authority to the applicable collection point for the recycling of Conformance may be obtained at http://eu.sonos.com. Recycling Information This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that to radio communications. By recycling this product shall not be ...and the body of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is located or pointed such that interference will help .
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...process. To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your Sonos Digital Music System and other companies. Overview Your Computer Requirements Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as described above Compatible operating systems • Windows Vista™ •...; Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center • Macintosh® OS X Chapter 1 Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these ...
...process. To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your Sonos Digital Music System and other companies. Overview Your Computer Requirements Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as described above Compatible operating systems • Windows Vista™ •...; Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center • Macintosh® OS X Chapter 1 Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these ...
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...; Filename Using Desktop Controller software 1. Click the Library tab, and select your sort order preference from your Sonos Digital Music System, and this audio can connect an external line-in ? Sonos comes preloaded with over 300 Internet radio stations, and it's easy to sort by 3rd parties via the ...Internet. Select your house. Using Sonos Controller 1. You can choose to add more as long as a CD player, ...
...; Filename Using Desktop Controller software 1. Click the Library tab, and select your sort order preference from your Sonos Digital Music System, and this audio can connect an external line-in ? Sonos comes preloaded with over 300 Internet radio stations, and it's easy to sort by 3rd parties via the ...Internet. Select your house. Using Sonos Controller 1. You can choose to add more as long as a CD player, ...
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...to ensure that you set up your Sonos Digital Music System correctly. • If you experience any other Sonos components you've purchased. Chapter 2 Add the Controller to your computer only has a wireless connection, visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/wireless. 1. Install the software... music files. 3. If your music system. ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 1-2-3 Setup It takes just 3 steps to get your Sonos Digital Music System up and running: 1 Connect speakers or an external amplifier to your ZonePlayer 2 Connect the first Sonos ZonePlayer (with supplied Ethernet cable). 2.
...to ensure that you set up your Sonos Digital Music System correctly. • If you experience any other Sonos components you've purchased. Chapter 2 Add the Controller to your computer only has a wireless connection, visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/wireless. 1. Install the software... music files. 3. If your music system. ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 1-2-3 Setup It takes just 3 steps to get your Sonos Digital Music System up and running: 1 Connect speakers or an external amplifier to your ZonePlayer 2 Connect the first Sonos ZonePlayer (with supplied Ethernet cable). 2.
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... into one of the Ethernet switch connectors on the back of your router. 2-2 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Step 1: Connect first ZonePlayer to http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for instructions. Note: You can connect the Ethernet cable from an open port on your router to any of the Ethernet switch connectors on your...
... into one of the Ethernet switch connectors on the back of your router. 2-2 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Step 1: Connect first ZonePlayer to http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for instructions. Note: You can connect the Ethernet cable from an open port on your router to any of the Ethernet switch connectors on your...
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2-4 Setup illustrations (no open port on your router, you can disconnect your cable/DSL modem. Then you can connect the ZonePlayer into the router port the computer was previously plugged into. Note: To maintain your computer's security, do not connect the ZonePlayer directly to your computer from the router and connect it to the ZonePlayer instead. If you don't have an open router port) Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2.
2-4 Setup illustrations (no open port on your router, you can disconnect your cable/DSL modem. Then you can connect the ZonePlayer into the router port the computer was previously plugged into. Note: To maintain your computer's security, do not connect the ZonePlayer directly to your computer from the router and connect it to the ZonePlayer instead. If you don't have an open router port) Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2.
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Mismatching of polarities will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.) Use your home network, follow the steps below to attach speakers to the ...
Mismatching of polarities will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.) Use your home network, follow the steps below to attach speakers to the ...
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... or amplifier • If you have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may need to attach a female-to an external amplifier: 1. If your ZonePlayer 80 to an...• Select the proper input channel on the receiver. • If you have connected the ZonePlayer to your Sonos system, go to "Using Line-out" to adjust the volume settings. 2-6 If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 80 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Note: If you are replacing the ...
... or amplifier • If you have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may need to attach a female-to an external amplifier: 1. If your ZonePlayer 80 to an...• Select the proper input channel on the receiver. • If you have connected the ZonePlayer to your Sonos system, go to "Using Line-out" to adjust the volume settings. 2-6 If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 80 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Note: If you are replacing the ...
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... to step 3. 3. If you are adding a ZonePlayer 80, connect to an external amplified device (see "If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 80"). Caution: Do not place any of the Ethernet switch connections on top of the new ZonePlayer. 2-8 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Adding More Sonos Components Add A ZonePlayer If your house has structured (built...
... to step 3. 3. If you are adding a ZonePlayer 80, connect to an external amplified device (see "If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 80"). Caution: Do not place any of the Ethernet switch connections on top of the new ZonePlayer. 2-8 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Adding More Sonos Components Add A ZonePlayer If your house has structured (built...
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During the setup process, you will change to your music system (you can place ZonePlayers anywhere without physically connecting them to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the packaging. Add a Controller You should I use... as they are within transmitting flashes green Status Indicator; flashes white 4. Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-9 connected to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add. The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate between ZonePlayers.
During the setup process, you will change to your music system (you can place ZonePlayers anywhere without physically connecting them to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the packaging. Add a Controller You should I use... as they are within transmitting flashes green Status Indicator; flashes white 4. Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-9 connected to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add. The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate between ZonePlayers.
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... the effort of installing cables, and you move your ZonePlayer to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/ range for this ZonePlayer in the Zone Name field, and then click OK. Use wireless connections when: • You do not need to go to another . From the Zones menu, click Set Up... Zones. 2. Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you wish to highlight the zone you are having trouble placing your Sonos Digital Music System. From the Music menu...
... the effort of installing cables, and you move your ZonePlayer to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/ range for this ZonePlayer in the Zone Name field, and then click OK. Use wireless connections when: • You do not need to go to another . From the Zones menu, click Set Up... Zones. 2. Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you wish to highlight the zone you are having trouble placing your Sonos Digital Music System. From the Music menu...
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... select a zone, and press OK. 3. Depending on the left. • If you can use the Pause All feature. • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu.) • To ...loudness, balance or volume) for an individual ZonePlayer. (You can also select Equalizer from the Play menu. Using Line-out You can easily connect your ZonePlayer model, you click Play to adjust the volume for each individual ZonePlayer. Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-13 Equalization (Sound Settings...
... select a zone, and press OK. 3. Depending on the left. • If you can use the Pause All feature. • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu.) • To ...loudness, balance or volume) for an individual ZonePlayer. (You can also select Equalizer from the Play menu. Using Line-out You can easily connect your ZonePlayer model, you click Play to adjust the volume for each individual ZonePlayer. Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-13 Equalization (Sound Settings...
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...click Settings. Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a ZonePlayer's analog audio output to a home theater 1. If you are setting up a new ZonePlayer, plug in your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music .... Select the ZonePlayer attached to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. 2-14 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation outputs to connect to highlight the ZonePlayer For additional information on connecting audio devices, you have digital inputs on your home theater receiver and...
...click Settings. Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use a standard RCA audio cable to connect a ZonePlayer's analog audio output to a home theater 1. If you are setting up a new ZonePlayer, plug in your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music .... Select the ZonePlayer attached to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. 2-14 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation outputs to connect to highlight the ZonePlayer For additional information on connecting audio devices, you have digital inputs on your home theater receiver and...
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... control the volume from Sonos system 1. If your home theater or other audio device's volume to typical listening volume. 2. This may need a stereo mini-to-RCA Y adapter audio cable (one of the volume scale. 4. Select the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater. To connect to a computer or...click Settings. Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use a Yadapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the computer's speakers to the audio outputs on your home theater system so that the volume range for the Controller falls within your ZonePlayer...
... control the volume from Sonos system 1. If your home theater or other audio device's volume to typical listening volume. 2. This may need a stereo mini-to-RCA Y adapter audio cable (one of the volume scale. 4. Select the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater. To connect to a computer or...click Settings. Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use a Yadapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the computer's speakers to the audio outputs on your home theater system so that the volume range for the Controller falls within your ZonePlayer...
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... Music System to your ZonePlayer. Plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the analog Audio In connections on the back of your Sonos Digital Music System. 2-16 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Using Line-in You can play . Note: You can be detected. ... music from an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music player, or television that is connected to control the volume settings. So, connect your CD player to the Sonos Digital Music System and listen to the CDs you will need a 1/8 inch mini-stereo to plug the external ...
... Music System to your ZonePlayer. Plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the analog Audio In connections on the back of your Sonos Digital Music System. 2-16 Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Using Line-in You can play . Note: You can be detected. ... music from an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music player, or television that is connected to control the volume settings. So, connect your CD player to the Sonos Digital Music System and listen to the CDs you will need a 1/8 inch mini-stereo to plug the external ...
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... audio component, and click Play Now. 3. Type the name you may need to click >> to , and click Settings.) 4. Highlight the ZonePlayer your screen resolution is connected to select the Line-In tab if your line-in source is set low). 2. From the Music Library pane, click the Line-In tab. (On... the audio component, and click Set Up to use for example, CD Player or MP3 Player). Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Setup illustrations 2-17 To connect using Desktop Controller software 1. To play music from the Source IconType list. 5.
... audio component, and click Play Now. 3. Type the name you may need to click >> to , and click Settings.) 4. Highlight the ZonePlayer your screen resolution is connected to select the Line-In tab if your line-in source is set low). 2. From the Music Library pane, click the Line-In tab. (On... the audio component, and click Set Up to use for example, CD Player or MP3 Player). Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Setup illustrations 2-17 To connect using Desktop Controller software 1. To play music from the Source IconType list. 5.
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...) line-in level appropriate for this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from the list, and ...change the line-in level for this device, and then click OK. • The default (typical) line-in encoding for your multi-zone Sonos system (this device. Changing the line-in encoding setting The audio from the Line-In Encoding list, and click OK. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
...) line-in level appropriate for this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly. To connect using Sonos Controller From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK. • To play music from the list, and ...change the line-in level for this device, and then click OK. • The default (typical) line-in encoding for your multi-zone Sonos system (this device. Changing the line-in encoding setting The audio from the Line-In Encoding list, and click OK. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
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... Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Mute button Volume up and connected to "ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations"for additional status indicators. ZonePlayer status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos Digital Music System. • Solid white when powered up (+)... Volume down (-) On/Off • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using ...
... Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation Mute button Volume up and connected to "ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations"for additional status indicators. ZonePlayer status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos Digital Music System. • Solid white when powered up (+)... Volume down (-) On/Off • Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu. • Using ...
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... when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when ZonePlayer is connecting to your household. Volume Up (+) Volume Down (-) To mute/unmute this ZonePlayer: Press the Mute button to unmute all ZonePlayers in your music system. Press...
... when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when ZonePlayer is connecting to your household. Volume Up (+) Volume Down (-) To mute/unmute this ZonePlayer: Press the Mute button to unmute all ZonePlayers in your music system. Press...