SONOS PLAY:5 (Formerly S5) Product Guide
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The SONOS PLAY:5 The SONOS PLAY:5 is a wireless music system that lets you use any Sonos controller (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 2) to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your house. • Creates room-filling, high-performance sound using a five-way speaker system driven by five digital amplifiers. • Travels easily— compact size and molded handle make it easy to place the PLAY:5 on the kitchen counter or take it out to the patio with you.
2 User 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: 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:5 SONOS PLAY:5 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:5’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your PLAY:5. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Zone Menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Pause All from the Play menu. 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).
4 User Guide SONOS PLAY:5 Back Acoustic port / handle The acoustic port doubles as a handle so you can easily lift and carry the PLAY:5 from room to room. Please do not block or obstruct this port when the PLAY:5 is playing music. 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.
SONOS PLAY:5 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:5 You can position the SONOS PLAY:5 wherever you find the sound most enjoyable. Its compact size and inset handle make it easy to place the PLAY:5 on the kitchen counter, or carry it out to the patio with you. For maximum performance, we have a few guidelines: • The SONOS PLAY:5 is designed to sound best when placed 3 to 12 inches (8-30 cm) from a wall. • Place the PLAY:5 across the room from where you will be listening.
6 User Guide • Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging. 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. From the Music Menu, select Settings. 2. Touch ZonePlayer Settings. 3.
SONOS PLAY:5 7 6. Press the Mute button on the Sonos component you wish to become the left channel. The units will automatically connect to form a stereo pair. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Touch Settings -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Select the ZonePlayer S5 stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the ZonePlayer name.) 3. Select Separate Stereo Pair, and touch Separate to confirm. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Select Zones -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2.
8 User Guide for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service’s Web site for more information.) If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system. 1. To add a music service, touch More Music. 2.
SONOS PLAY:5 9 1. Plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack. (Sonos will automatically drop the volume level down to 25%.) 2. Put on your headphones and increase the volume to a comfortable listening volume. Note: Long term exposure to music played at high volume through headphones can cause permanent hearing damage. 3. Remove the headphone jack from the back of the PLAY:5 when you are ready to resume listening through the built-in speakers.
10 User Guide Equalization Settings You can easily change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) for a Sonos component. 1. From the Music Menu, touch Settings -> ZonePlayer Settings. 2. Touch to select a room. 3. Select Music Equalization, and then drag your finger across the bass, treble, or balance sliders to make adjustments. 4. To change the Loudness setting, touch On or Off. (The loudness setting boosts certain frequencies, including bass, to improve the sound at low volume.
SONOS PLAY:5 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 BRIDGE, and then connect another Ethernet cable from the BRIDGE directly to one of the LAN ports on your router.
12 User Guide 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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8.
