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System Setup New to Sonos? It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos Wireless HiFi System up and running. To review the network requirements, see Your Home Network and make sure your home is ready for Sonos, and then go to Setting Up a New Sonos System for installation instructions. For more information about Sonos products, review our product guides at www.sonos.com/guides.
2 Product Guide • Sonos app (PC)—Windows® XP SP3 and higher; certain features require later versions. (Standard wireless setup is only supported on Windows 7 and higher.) Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads. • Sonos app (Mac)—Macintosh® OS X 10.7 or later Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads. Note: Sonos CONTROL has been discontinued, but it’s compatible with your new Sonos product.
Sonos Setup 3 Compatible music services Sonos works seamlessly with most music services, including Apple Music™, Deezer, Google Play Music, Pandora, Spotify and Radio by TuneIn, as well as downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. Service availability varies by region. For a complete list, see www.sonos.com/music.
4 Product Guide Sonos Setup Options Standard wireless setup With Sonos software update 5.1 and higher, Sonos can now operate on your home WiFi network. This setup is ideal for any home with good WiFi coverage (wireless setup is dependent on your router’s WiFi broadcast power).
5 Sonos Setup COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS STANDARD (WIRELESS) SETUP BOOST SETUP TEMPORARILY WIRED SETUP* iOS devices running iOS 7 or later, including: • iPod touch 4th generation or later • iPad 2 or later (iPad 1 is no longer supported) X X X Macintosh® OS X 10.7 or later X X X Windows® 7 and higher X X X Windows® XP X X Windows® Vista X X X X X X Android devices running 2.3 or 4.0 and higher Android devices running 2.2, 3.
6 Product Guide Which Sonos product should I connect to my router? • If you don’t plan to listen to audio in this room, connect a Sonos BOOST to your router.
Sonos Setup 7 Alternate setup illustration (no open router port) If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to a Sonos product instead. Then connect the Sonos product into the router port the computer was previously plugged into (see BOOST example below). Step 2: Place Sonos products in the rooms of your choice Place the Sonos products you purchased in the rooms of your choice.
8 Product Guide • Insert the stripped end of the speaker wire into the hole, and then release. The stripped portion should be caught firmly in the connector post. Note: Connect the red (+) and black (-) terminals from each speaker to the corresponding terminals on the Sonos CONNECT:AMP. Mismatching of polarities will result in weak central sound, and a distorted sense of sound direction.
Sonos Setup 9 Adding a CONNECT To a home theater or amplifier 1. Choose one of the following options: • If you have digital inputs on your home theater or amplifier, you can use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable to connect the CONNECT’s digital audio output to the digital input on the receiver. • If you have analog inputs on your home theater or amplifier, use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the CONNECT’s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs on the receiver. 2.
10 Product Guide Adding a PLAYBAR Prior to installing the Sonos PLAYBAR, make sure all external components, such as your cable box, DVD player, etc. are connected directly to your TV. If you have any existing home theater or surround sound equipment, disconnect it from your television. 1. Choose a location for the PLAYBAR. Refer to the PLAYBAR Product Guide for help with this step. 2. Remove the protective cap from each end of the optical audio cable. 3.
11 Sonos Setup Adding a SUB You can bond the Sonos SUB with any amplified Sonos player, including a PLAYBAR, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, or PLAY:5. You cannot bond it with an un-amplified Sonos player such as the CONNECT. • The SUB is compatible with Sonos software versions 3.8 and later. Be sure to check for software updates before adding the SUB to your Sonos system. Caution: Subwoofers are heavy. Exercise caution when unpacking your SUB.
12 Product Guide Attaching the SUB feet for horizontal placement If you are going to place your SUB horizontally on a smooth floor, the SUB includes four (4) permanent felt feet you can attach to the corners of the unit. If you are laying the SUB down on a rug or using it vertically, there’s no need to adhere the felt feet. Note: The felt feet are not adjustable—a strong adhesive will keep them permanently attached to the SUB once you apply them.
13 Sonos Setup How to download the app: • Sonos Controller App for Android—Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android smartphone or tablet running Android 2.2 or higher to download the free Sonos app from Google Play. • Sonos Controller App for iPhone or iPad—Touch the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad running iOS 7 or later to download the free Sonos app, or you can download the app from iTunes®.
14 Product Guide Music services A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Sonos is compatible with several music services—visit our website at www.sonos.com/music for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service’s website for more information.
Sonos Setup 15 Wireless iTunes playback from iOS devices You can select and play music and podcasts stored on any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch that’s on the same network as your Sonos system. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this iPad, On this iPhone, or On this iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.
16 Product Guide DO NOT DISCONNECT the Sonos product that is currently connected to your router until you complete the wireless setup steps below. 1. Choose one of the following options: • Using the Sonos app on a mobile device: From the Settings menu, touch Advanced Settings -> Wireless Setup. • Using the Sonos Controller App for PC: Select Settings -> Advanced from the Manage menu. On the General tab, select Wireless Setup.
Sonos Setup 17 Using Line-in You can connect an external audio source like an Apple® AirPlay® device, CD player, TV, or MP3 player to any Sonos player with an Audio In connection (PLAY:5, CONNECT, or CONNECT:AMP) and stream the audio to any or all Sonos products around your house. So, go ahead: • Connect an Apple AirPlay device such as AirPort Express® via line-in and play music wirelessly from your iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch® in any or every room of the home.
18 Product Guide 2. Install AirPort Utility if necessary. (If you are using a Mac, AirPort Utility is already installed. If you are using a PC, you can install from the CD included with your AirPort Express.) If you need help with this step, you can go to http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/features/ utility.html. 3. Open AirPort Utility, and follow the on-screen prompts.
Sonos Setup 19 • Autoplay Room: Select the room you want your line-in source to play in whenever it’s connected to Sonos. You can also select Include Grouped Rooms so that any rooms grouped with the autoplay room will play the same music. • Use Autoplay Volume. Set Use Autoplay Volume to Yes if you intend to use your line-in device to adjust the volume in the autoplay room. Use the slider to set a default volume for the autoplay room whenever the line-in device is connected.
20 Product Guide Using the Sonos app on a mobile device To play music from this line-in source: 1. Select Line-in from the Sonos music menu. 2. Choose the room the device is connected to, and select Play Now. To change the settings for this line-in source: 1. Select Settings -> Room Settings from the Sonos music menu. 2. Select the Sonos product the device is connected to, and then touch Line-In. • Line-In Source Name: Select a component name from the list.
Sonos Setup 21 Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC To play music from this line-in source: 1. Select Line-in from the Music menu. 2. Choose the room the device is connected to, and select Play Now. To change the settings for this line-in source: 1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac). 2. Select Room Settings. 3. Select the Sonos product the device is connected to, and then touch Line-In. • Line-In Source Name: Select a component name from the list.
22 Product Guide Using Line-out You can easily connect your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to a Sonos CONNECT. Depending on the model, you can use analog or digital audio outputs to connect to an external amplifier. The CONNECT has both digital and analog outputs, while the ZonePlayer 100 has analog outputs. The CONNECT:AMP is not designed with audio outputs. For instructions on connecting a device, see the documentation included with your Sonos product. Also, go to http://faq.sonos.
23 Sonos Setup Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Flashing white Powering up BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR Solid white (dimly lit) Powered up and associated with a Sonos system (normal operation) BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR If desired, when the product is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on or off from Room Settings.
24 Product Guide Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Rapidly flashing orange Playback / Next Track failed CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR Indicates either playback or next track was not possible Solid orange During wireless setup, this occurs while the Sonos open access point is temporarily active. If you are not setting up your Sonos system, this may indicate warning mode.