SONOS PLAY:3 Product Guide
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The SONOS PLAY:3 The SONOS PLAY:3 is a wireless music system that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your house (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 2 for more information). • A 3 driver system delivers pure, clean, room-filling sound — perfect for bringing room filling music to a kitchen, bedroom, office, or just about any room in your home.
2 Product Guide Your Home Network To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates, so be sure to register during the setup process.
3 SONOS PLAY:3 • The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Download from our Website at: www.sonos.com/support/downloads. • The SONOS CONTROL Sonos is always working on new ways to help you control the music any way you want. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/products. SONOS PLAY:3 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:3’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your PLAY:3.
4 Product Guide SONOS PLAY:3 Back Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch (6.75mm) / 20-thread The SONOS PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See "Wall Mounting the PLAY:3" on page 5 for more information. Ethernet switch connector Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
SONOS PLAY:3 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3 You can locate the SONOS PLAY:3 just about anywhere. Its compact size makes it easy to place the PLAY:3 on the kitchen counter, or take it out to the patio with you. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines: • The SONOS PLAY:3 can be positioned either horizontally or vertically to accommodate the desired space—the EQ (audio equalization) will automatically adjust to create the best possible sound when the orientation is changed.
6 Product Guide Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you’ve got your Sonos music system set up, you can easily add more Sonos components any time (up to 32 rooms). If your house has structured (built-in) network wiring, you can make a wired connection to the new Sonos component(s). If you don’t have structured network wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you. 1.
SONOS PLAY:3 Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. Both Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same. Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. Select Settings -> Room Settings. 2. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to create a stereo pair with (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only). 3. Select Create Stereo Pair, and touch Next. 4. Select the other unit you wish to pair. 5. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to become the left channel.
8 Product Guide Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Choose one of the following: 2. 3. 4. 5. • Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Settings from the Manage menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac: Select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu. Select one of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you wish to pair from the Room Settings for drop-down list. On the Basic tab, click Create Stereo Pair and then click Next.
SONOS PLAY:3 9 1. To add a music service, touch More Music from the Music menu on your handheld controller. 2. Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add. 3. Select I already have an account. Type your music service user name and password, and then touch OK. Your user name and password will be verified with the music service. As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on the Music menu. Free music service trials are available in some countries.
10 Product Guide Basic Troubleshooting Note: Under no circumstances should the product be repaired by anyone other than an authorized Sonos repair center, as this will invalidate the warranty. Please contact Sonos Customer Support for more information. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below.
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 Ethernet cable from the Sonos component directly to one of the LAN ports on your router.
12 Product Guide It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a short music dropout may occur during the wireless channel change. Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.
