SONOS CONNECT:AMP (Formerly ZonePlayer 120) Product Guide
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The SONOS CONNECT:AMP The SONOS CONNECT:AMP (formerly ZonePlayer 120) includes a built-in state-of-the-art digital amplifier that can power large or small speakers, allowing you to enjoy superior audio quality in every room. • Includes a multi-port Ethernet switch to enable direct connections to routers, computers, or other Sonos components.
Product Guide 2 • If you are going to use a Sonos controller application on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other tablet, you may need a wireless router in your home network. Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for more information. • Connect at least one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can add other Sonos components wirelessly.
SONOS CONNECT:AMP 3 SONOS CONNECT:AMP Front On / off • Using a Sonos controller, select Pause All from the ROOMS pane (the Rooms menu on the CONTROL). Status indicator • Flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos system. • Solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos system (normal operation). • Flashes amber when a fault condition is detected. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place.
Product Guide 4 SONOS CONNECT:AMP Back Ethernet switch connectors (2) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. LED indicators: • Green (link connection) • Flashing Yellow (network activity) Right speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the right speaker to the CONNECT:AMP. Left speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the left speaker to the CONNECT:AMP.
SONOS CONNECT:AMP 5 Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you’ve got your Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos components any time (up to 32 rooms). If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos components. If you don’t, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.
6 Product Guide Playing Music You can use any Sonos controller to make a music selection — simply touch to select from the Music menu on a handheld controller, or click to select from the MUSIC pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs. You can easily find radio from all over the world—music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts.
SONOS CONNECT:AMP 7 The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums, composers, genres, or tracks.) If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index to add this music to your Sonos music library. • To update your music index, touch Settings -> Manage Music Library -> Update Music Index Now.
Product Guide 8 Use Uncompressed if: • You want optimal performance with home theaters. • You want to produce the highest quality sound for your Sonos system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 rooms wirelessly. • You are in an environment with heavy wireless interference and are experiencing dropouts.
SONOS CONNECT:AMP 9 Controller for Mac or PC. Please go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for additional information. If this does not resolve the problem, you can try step 2 below. 2.
Product Guide 10 Not all rooms are visible You are probably experiencing wireless interference. Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by following the steps below. • Using a handheld Sonos controller: From the Settings menu, touch Advanced Settings, and then Wireless Channel. Choose another wireless channel from the list. • Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Settings -> Advanced Settings from the Manage menu. On the General tab, select another wireless channel from the list.
SONOS CONNECT:AMP 11 • Only use attachment/accessories specified by Sonos. • Unplug the power cord during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. • Never disassemble or modify the product in any way. Cleaning & Maintenance • Keep the unit free from dust, pet hair and other fine particles. • Wipe only with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not use chemical solvents (e.g. alcohol, benzene, paint thinner) or other flammable cleaning liquids to clean the product.
