Sonos® Multi-Room Music System
User Guide
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Your Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
System Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Language Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Setting Up a New Sonos System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Adding to an Existing Sonos System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Add a ZoneBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Add a ZonePlayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Add a Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Turning Off White Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Equalization (Sound Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Turning Off Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Using Line-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Using Line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Connecting a music source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Changing the line-in encoding setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
ZonePlayer Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
ZonePlayer 90/80 Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
ZoneBridge Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Chapter 3 Managing Zones
What Are Zones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Zone Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Linking Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
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Dropping Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Available Music Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Managing Music Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using the Sonos Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Selecting from Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Using the Sonos Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Music Library Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Sort folders by preference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Compilation albums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Imported playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Managing the Music Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Removing a track from the queue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Moving a track within the queue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Clearing the music queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Changing the play mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Viewing large album art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Music Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Activating a music trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Adding a compatible music service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Showing/hiding the Music Services tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Your music service password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Removing a music service trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Audible.com® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Adding an Audible account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Deleting an Audible account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Last.fm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Napster® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Using the Sonos Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41
Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
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Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Using the Sonos Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Rhapsody® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Using the Sonos Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
SIRIUS® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68
Using the Sonos Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Windows Media® Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Sonos Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Selecting a radio station or show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Setting up or changing a local radio location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
Adding a new radio station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-83
Editing a radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Adding a station or show to your Favorites list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Deleting a station or show from your Favorites list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Clock and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Additional Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Firewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Chapter 6 Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Clock and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Additional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Firewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Enabling Windows File Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
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Connecting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Using the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Sensors and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Sleep modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Clock and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Online Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Adjusting Controller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Additional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications
Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Sonos ZonePlayer 90/80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Sonos Controller CR100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Sonos ZoneBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9
Appendix C Sonos Setup Using Controller
System Setup Using the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Setup with a NAS Device (no router) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
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Regulation Information
Europe
Sonos declares that this product complies with the requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/ED). A copy of the full Declaration of Conformance may be obtained at
http://eu.sonos.com.
Attention In France, operation is limited to indoor use within the band 2.454-2.4835 GHz.
(Attention. En France, l’utilisation en intérieur est limitée à la bande de fréquences 2,454-2,4835 GHz.)
USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced audio technician for help. Modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC
rules.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Industry Canada
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC and EU exposure essential requirements, a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8
inches) is required between the equipment and the body of the user or nearby persons.
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Recycling Information
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead please deliver it to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By recycling this product correctly, you will help conserve natural resources and prevent
potential negative environmental consequences. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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Overview
Your Computer Requirements
Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos®
Multi-Room Music 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. At no time is your e-mail address provided to other
companies.
To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your computer network must
meet the following requirements:
Network Requirements
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DSL/cable modem, or LAN-based, high-speed Internet connection.
If you currently have a cable or DSL modem connected directly to your
computer, you should install a router between your modem and your
computer to enhance your computer’s security, and to share the Internet
connection with your Sonos Multi-Room Music System and other devices. If you
do not have a router, you should purchase and install one before proceeding.
System requirements
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500 MHz processor or better
128 MB RAM minimum/256 MB RAM recommended
Network hardware as described above
Compatible operating systems
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Windows Vista™
Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center
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Macintosh® OS X (10.4 or later)
Compatible audio services
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Audible®
Best Buy® Digital Music Store
Last.fm™
Napster®
Pandora®
Rhapsody ®
SIRIUS® Internet Radio
Sonos is also compatible with music download services, including AOL® Music
Now, eMusic®, Wal-Mart®, and Zune™ Marketplace
Compatible playlist formats
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iTunes®
Musicmatch™
Rhapsody®
Windows Media® Player
WinAmp®
Compatible music file formats
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Compressed MP3
WMA (including Windows Media purchased songs)
AAC (MPEG4)
Ogg Vorbis
Audible .AA files (format 4)
Apple Lossless
Flac (lossless)
Uncompressed WAV and AIFF files
Apple FairPlay and WMA Lossless formats are not currently supported.
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Compatible streaming formats
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MP3
WMA
requirements and compatible audio formats.
Technical Support
For help with troubleshooting and support issues, visit our Support Web site. If you
cannot solve the problem there, contact us by telephone.
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find the correct telephone number for your country.
Additional Information
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For the latest product documentation, go to http://www.sonos.com/support/
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For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to
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For the latest Sonos Multi-Room Music System product news, go to
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System Registration
Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support, Sonos software
upgrades, and several free music service trials. At no time is any of your information
provided to other companies.
Using the Desktop Controller
Select Sonos System Registration from the Help menu (Windows) or the Sonos
menu(Macintosh).
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Advanced Settings>System Registration.
Language Preference
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
1. From the File menu, select Preferences.
2. Select the General tab.
3. Select your language preference from the Desktop Controller Language field.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
The Desktop Controller will try to use the language you have selected in your OS X
operating system (System Preferences).
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced
Settings>Language.
2. Select your language preference, and then press OK.
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Windows Shortcut Keys
FUNCTION
Help
KEY SEQUENCE
F1
Album Art
Equalizer
Unmute All Zones
Mute All Zones
Mute Zone
Volume Down
Volume Up
Next
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
CTRL + F
CTRL + P
CTRL + N
CTRL + Shift + N
CTRL + B
CTRL + Q
CTRL + H
CTRL + T
Play/Pause
Play Now
Play Next
Previous
Add to Queue
Shuffle
Repeat
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Macintosh Shortcut Keys
FUNCTION
Add to Queue
Album Art
Clock and Alarms
Drop Zone
Equalizer
KEY SEQUENCE
Option + Command + A
Command + —
Shift + Command + C
Shift + Command + D
Command + =
Help
Command + ?
Hide Music Library
Library
Command + L
Command + 1
Line-In
Command + 5
Link Zone
Music Services
Mute All Zones
Mute Zone
Next
Shift + Command + L
Command + 2
Option + Shift + Command + Down Arrow
Option + Command + Down Arrow
Command + Right Arrow
Shift + Command + Down Arrow
space
Next Zone
Play/Pause
Play Now
Option + Command + P
Option + Command + N
Command + ,
Play Next
Preferences
Previous
Command + Left Arrow
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Previous Zone
Radio
Shift + Command + Up Arrow
Command + 4
Repeat
Option + Command + R
Shift + Command + U
Shift + Command + M
Shift + Command + Z
Option + Command + S
Shift + Command + S
Command + 3
Schedule Music Index Updates
Set Up Music Library
Set Up Zones
Shuffle
Sleep Timer
Sonos Playlists
Unmute All Zones
Update Music Index Now
Volume Down
Volume Up
Option + Shift + Command + Up Arrow
Shift + Command + I
Command + Down Arrow
Command + Up Arrow
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System Setup
If you are adding a Sonos component to an existing Sonos music system, see "Adding
to an Existing Sonos System" on page 2-11.
New to Sonos?
Unpack your Sonos components, and then simply follow the setup instructions in
sequential order to ensure that you set up your Sonos® Multi-Room Music System
correctly. See "Your Computer Requirements" on page 1-1 to make sure your home
network is ready for Sonos, and then turn to "Setting Up a New Sonos System" on page
2-2 for installation instructions.
Chapter 2
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Setting Up a New Sonos System
Follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure that you set up your Sonos® Multi-Room
Music System correctly. These steps are fully explained in the pages that follow.
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If you experience any difficulty during the setup process, see "Tips and Trouble-
shooting" on page A-1for additional help.
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The first ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge you set up should connect to your home
network using a standard Ethernet cable (supplied).
1. Connect a Sonos component to your broadband router (with supplied Ethernet
cable).
2. Place the ZonePlayers in the rooms where you want to play music, and connect
the appropriate cables.
Install the software and follow the prompts to add the Sonos components, and set up
access to your music files.
Note: During the setup process, you will be prompted to register your Sonos
system. Your music system must be registered in order to receive future software
updates, technical support and access to free music service trials, so please be sure to
register during the setup process. We do not share your email address with other
companies.
Step 1: Connect a Sonos component to your router
Note: Which Sonos component should I connect to my broadband router? If
you are going to use speakers in this music zone, you can connect a ZonePlayer
120/100 to your router. If you are going to connect to an external amplifier, or to your
computer’s powered speakers, you can connect a ZonePlayer 90/80. If you do not
wish to play music in this room, you can connect a Sonos ZoneBridge.
Connect an Ethernet cable (supplied) from any of the Ethernet switch connectors on
the back of a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge to an open port on your router. Do not connect
the Sonos component directly to your cable or DSL modem unless your modem has a
built-in router.
•
The first Sonos component you install must connect to your home network
using an Ethernet cable. If you only have a wireless network, you can go to
http://faq.sonos.com/wireless for assistance. If you don’t have a router, go to
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http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for instructions.
If you have structured (built-in) wiring that connects to a router located
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elsewhere in your home, you can connect from a live wall plate to any of the
Ethernet switch connectors on the back of a Sonos component.
Setup illustrations (into router)
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Alternate setup illustrations (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 the ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge instead. Then you can
connect the Sonos component into the router port the computer was previously
plugged into.
Note: To maintain your computer’s security, do not connect the Sonos component
directly to your cable/DSL modem.
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Step 2: Place the ZonePlayers in the rooms of your choice
Place the ZonePlayers in the rooms of your choice. If you are setting up a ZonePlayer
120/100, attach the speakers. If you are setting up a ZonePlayer 90/80, connect it to an
external amplifier.
If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100
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Your speaker’s power rating should be at least 75W for 8 Ohm speakers, and at
least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers. Do not connect speakers rated at less than 4
Ohms.
Note: Connect the red (+) and black (-) terminals from each speaker to the
corresponding terminals on the ZonePlayer. Mismatching of polarities will result in
weak central sound, and a distorted sense of sound direction.
When making connections, ensure that none of the strands of your speaker wire
come in contact with an adjoining terminal on the rear panel.
3. Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-loaded speaker connector post
inward to reveal the connection hole.
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4. Insert the stripped end of the speaker wire into the hole, then release. The stripped
portion should be caught firmly in the connector post.
5. Repeat to install the other speaker wires.
If your speakers have banana
connectors, you can insert the plugs
directly into the banana jacks on the
back of the ZonePlayer 120 instead
(available in North America only)
6. Attach the power cord and plug into a wall outlet—make sure the Voltage
Switch on the back of the ZonePlayer is set to the proper position for your country
before applying power.
The Mute button indicator and the ZonePlayer Status indicator will begin to flash. (If
this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Multi-Room Music
System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.)
If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 90/80
1. Attach the power cord and plug in the ZonePlayer.
The Mute button indicator and the ZonePlayer Status indicator will begin to flash. (If
this ZonePlayer was previously connected to a Sonos Multi-Room Music System, the
ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.)
2. Connect your ZonePlayer 90/80 to an external amplifier by choosing one of the
following options:
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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 ZonePlay-
er 90/80’s digital output to the digital input on the receiver.
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If you have analog inputs on your home theater or amplifier, use a standard RCA
audio cable to connect a ZonePlayer’s analog audio output to the audio inputs
on the receiver.
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Select the proper input channel on the receiver.
After you finish setting up your Sonos system, go to "Using Line-out" on page 2-
18 to adjust the volume settings.
Connect to a computer or powered speakers
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You will need a stereo mini to RCA Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo
miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the ZonePlayer’s analog
audio output to the computer’s audio input.
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You may need a Y-adapter audio cable (one1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual
RCA male connectors) to connect the speakers to the audio outputs on the
ZonePlayer. If your speakers have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you will need to
attach a female-to-female coupler between the speaker plug and the Y-adapter
audio cable.
For additional information on connecting audio devices, you can visit our Web site at
Step 3: Install software
If your operating system is Macintosh® OS X, Windows Vista™ or Windows® XP, simply
insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM and follow the on-screen instructions to
download and install the software, configure your music system, and set up access to
your music files.
Note: During the setup process, you will be prompted to register your Sonos
system. Your music system must be registered in order to receive future software
updates, technical support and access to free music service trials, so please be sure to
register during the setup process. We do not share your email address with other
companies.
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If you have a different operating system, you can set up your music system using
the Sonos Controller instead. See "System Setup Using the Controller" on page
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If you only have a NAS device, see "Setup with a NAS Device (no router)" on page
C-5.
For use with:
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Windows XP, including Windows XP Media
Center
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Windows Vista
Mac OS X
Note: Firewall software such as Norton Internet Security™, McAfee® Personal
Firewall, Windows Firewall, or Mac OS X built-in firewall, can block the operation of
your Sonos Desktop Controller software. During installation, you may see prompts
from your firewall software indicating that the Sonos application is attempting to
perform certain operations. You should always allow full access to the Sonos
Desktop Controller. You may also need to change the settings of your firewall
software to ensure that Windows file sharing is not blocked. Please go to our Web
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Step 4: Add the Sonos Controller
Plug your Sonos Controller into the power adapter and follow the prompts on the
Controller’s screen to add it to your music system. You can use the Controller while it is
charging.
For additional information about your Controller, see "The Sonos® Controller" on page
7-1.
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Adding to an Existing Sonos System
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System uses a built-in wireless connection to
communicate between Sonos components. This means ZonePlayers can be placed
anywhere in and around your home and connect wirelessly when a wired Ethernet
connection is not available.
Note: Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless
devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System. Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you are experiencing
difficulty, you can try — relocating the ZonePlayer, changing the wireless channel
your music system is operating on (see "Selecting a different wireless channel" on
page 5-8), or making a wired connection by connecting an Ethernet cable from your
router to the ZonePlayer, or from one ZonePlayer to another.
If you are having trouble placing your units within wireless range of each other, you
Use wireless connections when:
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You don’t want to install network cables
You may want to move the ZonePlayer
There is enough wireless signal strength for the ZonePlayer to function reliably
Add a ZoneBridge
If you are adding a ZoneBridge to an EXISTING Sonos system, please follow the steps
below. If you are setting up a NEW Sonos Multi-Room Music System, please see
"Setting Up a New Sonos System" on page 2-2 instead.
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You can use a Sonos ZoneBridge to replace the ZonePlayer that is currently wired to
your router, or you can place a ZoneBridge in any location to extend the wireless range
of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Note: If you are replacing the wired ZonePlayer in your music system with a Sonos
ZoneBridge, first add the new ZoneBridge to your music system (steps below). You
can then unplug the wired ZonePlayer from your router, replace it with the Sonos
ZoneBridge, and move the original ZonePlayer to a new location.
1. Attach the power adapter and plug in the ZoneBridge. Be sure it is the proper
power adapter for your country.
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Use the Desktop Controller software to check for software updates by selecting
Help>Check for Updates.
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Use the Sonos Controller to check for software updates by selecting System
Settings>Online Updates from the Music menu.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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UsetheDesktop Controller software to add the ZoneBridge to your music system
by selecting Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge from the Zones menu.
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Use the Sonos Controller to add the ZoneBridge to your music system by select-
ing System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge from the Music
menu.
During the setup process, you will be prompted to press
and release the Connect button on top of the
ZoneBridge. The indicator lights will flash green and
white while the ZoneBridge is connecting.
Now that you’ve added the ZoneBridge to your music system—
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If you are replacing the ZonePlayer that is currently attached to your router, you
can unplug the wired ZonePlayer, replace it with the Sonos ZoneBridge, and
move the original ZonePlayer to a new location.
If you are using the ZoneBridge to extend the wireless network in your house,
locate the ZoneBridge wherever you want additional wireless coverage. If
desired, you can also move any existing ZonePlayer(s) to other locations.
A Sonos ZoneBridge will not display in your Zones menu after it is set up. If you wish
to change the settings for this device, you can choose one of the following options:
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Using the Desktop Controller software, select Zones>ZoneBridge Settings.
Highlight the ZoneBridge, and then click Settings.
UsingtheSonos Controller, select System Settings>ZoneBridge Settings from
the Music menu.
Add a ZonePlayer
Note: If you are replacing the Sonos component (ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge) that is
currently connected to your router, first add the new ZonePlayer to your music
system (see steps below). You can then unplug the component from your router,
replace it with the new ZonePlayer, and move the original Sonos component to a
new location.
If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a ‘wired’ connection to the
new Sonos component. Otherwise, you can connect wirelessly.
air flow and cause your ZonePlayer to overheat.
1. Place the ZonePlayer in the room you have selected, and apply power.
2. If you are making a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from
either your router, another ZonePlayer, or a ‘live’ network wall plate to any of the
Ethernet switch connections on the back of the new ZonePlayer. If you are making
a wireless connection skip this step and proceed to step 3.
3. Choose one of the following options:
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If you are adding an amplified ZonePlayer, attach desired speakers (see "If you
are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100" on page 2-6 if you need help with this
step).
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If you are adding a ZonePlayer 90/80, connect an external amplifier (see "If you
are connecting a ZonePlayer 90/80" on page 2-7 if you need help with this step).
4. Choose one of the following options:
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UsingtheDesktop Controller software, select Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge
from the Zones menu.
Or,
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Using a Sonos Controller, select System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer or Zone-
Bridge from the Music menu.
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During the setup process, you will be asked to press and
release the Mute and Volume Up buttonssimultaneously
on the ZonePlayer you are adding.
Youmay release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator
(green) andthe ZonePlayer Status Indicator (white)start
to blink alternately (this takes approximately 1 second.)
When the ZonePlayerhas been successfully added to your
music system, the Mute indicator will go out and the
Add a Controller
You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you remove it from the packaging.
Plug it into the power adapter, and then follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to
add it to your music system (you can use the Controller while it is charging.)
For additional information about your handheld Controller, see "The Sonos®
Controller" on page 7-1.
Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge
If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you move a ZonePlayer to another room, you
can rename it to suit your preference.
1. Using the Desktop Controller From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer
Settings. If you want to change a ZoneBridge instead, select ZoneBridge
Settings.
2. Select the zone you wish to change, and click Settings. From the Zone Name tab,
select a name from the list, or type a new name for this ZonePlayer in the Zone
Name field, and then click OK.
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Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings and press
OK. If you wish to change the name of a ZoneBridge, select ZoneBridge Settings
instead.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone you wish to change, and press OK.
3. Select ZonePlayer Name, and press OK.
4. Choose one of the following options:
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Use the scroll wheel to select a new name from the list, and then press OK.
Or,
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Type a different name by selecting Enter New.
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Press Accept to accept the new name, or press Cancel to leave the screen
without making a change.
Turning Off White Status Indicator
If you have a ZonePlayer located in a bedroom, you may want to turn off the Status
Indicator Light located on the front of the ZonePlayer so that when the ZonePlayer is in
normal operation, the white light will not display. However, if the ZonePlayer status
indicator begins to flash amber, see "ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations" on
page A-10 for additional information.
ZonePlayer Status Indicator Light;
white when in normal operation
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Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Zones menu, click ZonePlayer Settings. If you wish to turn off a
ZoneBridge status indicator light, select ZoneBridge Settings instead.
2. Highlight the ZonePlayer/ZoneBridge you wish to adjust, and click Settings.
3. From the Status Indicator Light tab, select On or Off and click OK.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings, and press
OK. If you wish to turn off a ZoneBridge status indicator light, select ZoneBridge
Settings instead.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone you wish to affect, and press OK.
3. Select White Status Indicator Light, and press OK.
4. Select On to turn the light on during normal operation, or Off to turn the light off
during normal operation, and press OK.
Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode
It’s possible to use a ZonePlayer simply to extend the wireless range of your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System and not to play music, by placing the ZonePlayer into Sonos
Extender mode. A ZonePlayer operating in Sonos Extender mode is sometimes referred
to as a hidden ZonePlayer, and will not appear in your Zones menu.
The ZonePlayer must already be part of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System in order
to change its mode of operation.
(You may wish to purchase a ZoneBridge to extend your Sonos system’s wireless range
instead.)
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Zones menu, select ZonePlayer Settings.
2. Highlight the ZonePlayer you want to change, and click Settings.
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Select either Normal Mode or Sonos Extender Mode, and click OK.
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Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings.
2. Select the ZonePlayer you want to change, and press OK.
3. Select ZonePlayer Mode, and press OK.
4. Select either Normal or Sonos Extender mode, and press OK.
When a ZonePlayer is in Sonos Extender mode, it does not display in your Zones menu.
When you change it back to normal operation using the ZonePlayer Settings screen,
it will appear as an unnamed zone and you can rename it at that time.
Equalization (Sound Settings)
You can change the sound settings (treble, bass, loudness, or balance) for each
individual ZonePlayer.
Using the Desktop Controller
Highlight a zone in the Zones pane, and then click the Equalizer button to change the
sound settings (treble, bass, loudness, balance or volume) for an individual ZonePlayer.
(You can also select Equalizer from the Play menu.)
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Tochangethevolumeforazone group, use the group volume control on the left.
If you have two or more zones in a group, use the Equalizer window to adjust
the volume for each zone individually.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings, and press
OK.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select a zone, and press OK.
3. Select Music Equalization, and press OK.
4. Select a setting, and then use the scroll wheel to make adjustments to the control
slide that appears on the screen, and then press OK.
5. To change the settings for a ZonePlayer back to their original default values, select
Reset All.
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Turning Off Music System
Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to be always on; the system uses
minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To stop streaming music in all
zones, you can use the Pause All feature.
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Using the Sonos Controller, select Pause All from the Zone menu.
Using the Desktop Controller software, select Pause All from the Play menu.
Your ZonePlayers will remain off until you press Play to restart each zone or zone
group.
Using Line-out
You can easily connect your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to a
ZonePlayer. Depending on your ZonePlayer model, you can use analog or digital audio
outputs to connect to an external amplifier. The ZonePlayer 90/80 has both digital and
analog outputs, while the ZonePlayer 100 has analog outputs. The ZonePlayer 120 is
not designed with audio outputs.
For additional information on connecting audio devices, you can go to our Web site at
To connect to a home theater
1. Choose one of the following options:
•
If you have digital inputs on your home theater receiver and your ZonePlayer
supports digital audio output, you can use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable
or a digital coaxial cable to connect the ZonePlayer's digital output to the digital
input on your home theater receiver.
•
If you have analog inputs on your receiver, use a standard RCA audio cable to
connect a ZonePlayer's analog audio output to the audio inputs on your home
theater receiver.
2. Select the proper input channel on your home theater system.
3. If you are setting up a new ZonePlayer that has audio outputs, plug in your
ZonePlayer, and then choose one of the following options:
•
Use the Desktop Controller software to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos
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Multi-Room Music System by selecting Add a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge from
the Zones menu.
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Use the Sonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Multi-Room
Music System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer or Zone-
Bridge from the Music menu.
To control the volume from home theater
Set the line-out level on this ZonePlayer to Fixed by selecting one of the following
options:
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Using the Desktop Controller software, select ZonePlayer Settings from the
Zones menu. Select the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater, and then
click Settings. Click the Line-Out tab, and choose Fixed.
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Using the Sonos Controller, from the Music menu, select System Settings.
Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use the scroll wheel to highlight the
ZonePlayer attached to your home theater. Select Line-Out Level, and choose
Fixed.
Note: When you change the line-out level to Fixed on your ZonePlayer, you will not
be able to adjust the volume or the equalization settings using your Sonos
Controller.
To control the volume from Sonos system
1. Adjust your home theater or other audio device's volume to typical listening
volume.
2. Set the line-out level on this ZonePlayer to Variable by selecting one of the
following options:
•
Using the Desktop Controller software, select ZonePlayer Settings from the
Zones menu. Select the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater, and then
click Settings. Click the Line-Out tab, and choose Variable.
•
Using the Sonos Controller, from the Music menu, select System Settings.
Select ZonePlayer Settings, and use the scroll wheel to highlight the
ZonePlayer attached to your home theater. Select Line-Out Level, and choose
Variable.
3. Use the Controller to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear
music. This may be at the high end of the volume scale.
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4. If desired, you can readjust the volume on your home theater system so that the
volume range for the Controller falls within your typical listening range.
To connect to a computer or powered speakers
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If you are connecting to your computer: You will need a stereo mini-to-RCA Y
adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug to dual RCA male
connectors) to connect the ZonePlayer’s analog audio output to the computer’s
audio input.
If you are connecting to powered speakers: You may need a Y adapter 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 the ZonePlayer. If your
speakers have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you can attach a female-to-female
coupler between the speaker plug and the Y adapter audio cable, or you can use
a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch Female connector to dual RCA male
connectors).
Using Line-in
You can play music from an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music
player, or television that is connected to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. This
audio can be streamed to any ZonePlayer(s) in your house. So, connect your CD player
to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System and listen to the CDs you haven’t had a chance
to rip to your music library, or connect to your TV and listen to the football game on the
patio while cooking on the grill.
Note: You can listen to music from the external device in any zone, and use the
Sonos Multi-Room Music System to control the volume settings. However you must
control the playback (forward, pause, etc.) from the line-in source. If you have
Compressed encoding selected, you will notice a delay before the music starts to
play.
Connecting a music source
•
Use a standard RCA cable to plug the external source into the analog Audio In
connections on the back of your ZonePlayer. The source device will
automatically be detected.
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To connect a portable player to the ZonePlayer, you will need a 1/8 inch mini-
stereo to RCA audio cable. Plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and
the RCA end into the Audio In connection on the ZonePlayer.
Setup illustrations
To connect using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Line-In tab. (Depending upon your screen
resolution, you may need to click >> to select the Line-In tab.)
2. To play music from this source, select the audio component, and click Play Now.
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3. To change the settings for this source, highlight the audio component, and click
Set Up to display the ZonePlayer Settings screen.
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(You can also display this screen by selecting ZonePlayer Settings from the
Zones menu. Highlight the ZonePlayer your line-in source is connected to, and
click Settings.)
4. From the Line-In tab, select an audio component type from the Source Icon Type
list.
5. Type the name you want to use for this source (for example, CD Player or MP3
Player).
6. Select the line-in level appropriate for this device, and then click OK.
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The default (typical) line-in level for the selected device type is displayed. You
can increase or decrease the level, but if the level is set too high, you may
experience sound distortion at higher volume levels.
To connect using the Sonos Controller
From the Music menu, select Line-In Sources and press OK.
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To change the name of the component, highlight it and select Edit Name.
Choose a new name from the list, and press OK.
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To change the line-in level for this component, highlight it and select Edit Line
Level. Choose the line-in level appropriate for this device, and press OK.
A default (typical) line-in level is automatically assigned when you select a source
name. If the volume sounds too low, you can select a higher line level for this
device. You may experience clipping at higher volume levels if you set the level
too high.
To change the line-in encoding for these components, see "Line-In encoding" on
page 7-17.
Changing the line-in encoding setting
The audio from line-in sources can be encoded to produce compressed or
uncompressed audio. We recommend the following usage guidelines:
Use Uncompressed if:
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You want optimal performance with home theaters.
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You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos
system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed
audio.)
Use Compressed if:
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You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the File menu (Windows) or Sonos (Macintosh) menu, select Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from the Line-In Encoding list, and click
OK.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Advanced Settings>Line-In Encoding.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Uncompressed or Compressed encoding, and
press OK.
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ZonePlayer Front
Mute button
ZonePlayer
status
indicator
Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)
On/Off
Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to be
always on; the system uses minimal electricity when not
the Pause All feature.
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Using the Sonos Controller,
select Pause All from the
Zone menu.
Using the Desktop Controller
software, select Pause All
from the Play menu.
ZonePlayer status indicator
Indicates the current status of the ZonePlayer. When the
ZonePlayer is in normal operation, you can turn the
white status indicator light on and off.
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Flashes white when powering
up or connecting to your
Sonos Multi-Room Music
System.
Go to "ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations" on
page A-10for additional status indicators.
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Solid white when powered up
and connected to your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System
(normal operation).
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To mute/unmute this ZonePlayer: Press the Mute
button to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer.
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•
Lights solid green when sound
is muted.
Flashes green rapidly when
household mute or unmute is
about to take place.
To mute/unmute all ZonePlayers: Press and hold the
Mute button for 3 seconds to mute all ZonePlayers in
your household. Press and hold for 3 seconds to unmute
all ZonePlayers.
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Flashes green slowly when
ZonePlayer is connecting to
your music system.
Volume Up (+)
Adjusts the volume up and down.
Volume Down (-)
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ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors
Analog
audio in
Subwoofer
output
Voltage select
115V/230V
Ethernet
switch
connectors
AC power
(Mains) input
Right speaker terminals
Left speaker terminals
Important Note: Power rating should be at least 75W for 8
Ohm speakers and at least 150W for 4 Ohm speakers
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:
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Green (link connection)
Flashing Yellow (network activity)
Right speaker terminals
Left speaker terminals
Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the right
speaker to the ZonePlayer.
Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the left
speaker to the ZonePlayer.
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AC 115/230 V
Select the voltage setting that is appropriate for your
country.
AC power (mains) input
Analog audio in
Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet.
Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio
outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD
player, to the ZonePlayer’s analog audio inputs.
Subwoofer output
Connect a powered subwoofer to this output using a
standard RCA cable. The system will detect when a cable
is connected to the subwoofer output and adjust the
crossover frequency automatically.
Note: If you disconnect your
subwoofer, make sure to also
disconnect the subwoofer’s cable
from the ZonePlayer output.
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ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors
Right speaker
Left speaker
terminals
terminals
Ethernet
switch
connectors
Voltage select
115V/230V
AC power(Mains)
input
Subwoofer
output
Analog audio out
Analog audio in
Ethernet switch connectors (4)
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
Left speaker terminals
Voltage select
Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the right
speaker to the ZonePlayer.
Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the left
speaker to the ZonePlayer.
AC 115/230 V
Select the voltage setting that is appropriate for your
country.
AC power (mains) input
Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet.
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Analog audio out
(fixed/variable)
Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the
ZonePlayer’s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs
on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or
your home theater receiver.
Analog audio in
Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio
outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD
player, to the ZonePlayer’s analog audio inputs.
Subwoofer output
Connect a powered subwoofer to this output using a
standard RCA cable. The system will detect when a cable
is connected to the subwoofer output and adjust the
crossover frequency automatically.
Note: If you disconnect your
subwoofer, make sure to also
disconnect the subwoofer’s cable
from the ZonePlayer output.
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ZonePlayer 90/80 Rear Panel Connectors
Ethernet switch connectors
AC power(mains)
input
TOSLINK
digital
audio out
Coaxial
digital
audio out
Analog audio in
Analog audio out
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.
AC power (mains) input
(~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz)
Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet.
Analog audio in
Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio
outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD
player, to the ZonePlayer’s analog audio inputs.
Analog audio out
(fixed/variable)
Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the
ZonePlayer’s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs
on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or
your home theater receiver.
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You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect
TOSLINK® digital audio out
the ZonePlayer’s TOSLINK digital audio output to the
audio inputs on a separate audio component, such as an
amplifier or your home theater receiver.
Coaxial digital audio out
You can use a digital coaxial cable to connect the
ZonePlayer’s coaxial digital audio output to the audio
inputs on a separate audio component, such as an
amplifier or your home theater receiver.
ZoneBridge Front
ZoneBridge
status
indicator
Connect
button
Connect button
Press the Connect button to join the ZoneBridge to your
Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
ZoneBridge status indicator
•
LED Flashes white when powering up; flashes green
and white when connecting to your Sonos Multi-
Room Music System.
•
•
LED Solid white when powered up and connected to
your Sonos Multi-Room Music System (normal
operation).
LED Flashes amber when a fault condition is detected.
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ZoneBridge Rear Panel
Ethernet
switch
connectors
AC power
(Mains) input
Ethernet switch connectors (2)
AC power (mains) input
Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router,
computer, or additional network device such as a
network-attached storage (NAS) device.
Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power
outlet. Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your
country.
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Managing Zones
What Are Zones?
A zone is just another word for a room in your house—Sonos lets you enjoy music in
up to 32 rooms, inside or out. We call them zones because you can group rooms
together to play the same song in different rooms, or you can play a different song in
every room. This means you can link the kitchen and the patio together while
barbecuing, link all the rooms in the house together for a party, or leave all the rooms
unlinked and let the kids can enjoy rap in their rooms while you listen to jazz in your
office.
Zones can be managed from either the Desktop Controller software or the handheld
Sonos Controller. Use the Zones menu to:
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Select a zone to play some music in
See the music that’s currently playing in every room
Link zones together to form a zone group
Drop a zone from a zone group
Music will continue to play while you browse. The current zone is highlighted on your
screen, and the music selections you make will play in that zone.
Zone Groups
A zone can be grouped together with any other zone(s) to form a zone group. This will
cause all the zones in the zone group to play the same music in synchrony. You can link
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or drop zones from a group while the music is playing. You can also link all the
ZonePlayers in your house with one touch by selecting All Zones-Party Mode.
Linking zones
You can create a zone group first and then select music to play, or you can add a room
to a zone group where music is already playing.
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Any zones you link will automatically drop their current music queue and begin
to play the musicqueuefrom the highlighted zone. If you wantto be able to play
that music queue later, you can save it as a Sonos playlist before linking the
zones. See "Sonos Playlists" on page 4-59.
•
The order in which you add zones makes a difference. If you select Link Zone
from a zone where there is no music playing, any zones you link to it will also be
silent.
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Using the Desktop Controller
Zones can be managed from either the Zones pane or the Zones menu.
1. From the Zones pane, highlight the zone you want to link to another zone or zone
group.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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•
Click Link Zone, or
From the Zones menu, select Link Zone.
3. Select a zone to add to the group. If you want to join all the rooms in your house to
this music queue, select All Zones-Party Mode. All of your ZonePlayers will
then play the same music in synchrony until you drop the zones from the
zone group.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press the Zones button on your Controller.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone or zone group that you want to add, and
press Link Zone.
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If you want to join all the zones in your house to this music queue, select All
Zones-Party Mode. All of your ZonePlayers will then play the same music in
synchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group.
Select zone where desired music is playing
Select zone to add to group
Dropping zones
1. Using the Desktop ControllerFrom the Zones pane, highlight the zone group
you want to change.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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•
Click Drop Zone, or
From the Zones menu, select Drop Zone.
3. Select the zone you want to drop from the group. If you want to drop all the zones
in the zone group, select All Zones in Group.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press the Zones button on your Controller.
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2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone group you want to change, and press
Drop Zone.
3. Highlight the zone you want to drop from the group, and press OK. The room
that’s removed from the zone group stops playing music. The other zones in the
zone group continue unaffected.
You can drop all the ZonePlayers in a group with one touch by selecting All Zones
in Group.
Select zone to drop from group
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Managing and Playing Music
Available Music Sources
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Library (shared folders on your home network)
Music services
Sonos playlists (music queues you have saved for future playback)
Radio (Internet radio stations, radio shows, or podcasts)
Line-in (external devices such as a CD player or a portable music player)
What is your music library?
Your music library includes digital music located anywhere on your home network
such as:
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•
shared folders on your computer
shared folders on another computer in your network
network-attached storage (NAS) devices
You can browse your Music Library in various ways. You can enter search criteria to
quickly find a particular music selection, or you can browse through a category
hierarchy to make music selections.
Note: If a computer on your network is turned off or is in standby mode, the music
folders on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System
until the computer is turned back on.
Your selection choices include:
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Artists
Albums
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Composers
Genres
Tracks
Imported Playlists
Search
Folders
What is a music queue?
When you make music selections, they are added to a list of tracks called a music queue.
You can create a different music queue for each zone in your house, or you can create a
zone group and play the same music across multiple zones. A play indicator appears to
the left of the track currently playing in the music queue. When the current track ends,
the next track in the queue starts to play, and play continues down through the list
until the queue is completed. When you add selections to a queue, you can choose to
play them now, play them next, add them to the end of the queue, or play them now
and clear the queue of previous music selections.
What is a Sonos playlist?
A Sonos playlist is a music queue you create and then save for future listening. For
example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening
playlist.
What is radio?
Internet radio stations and radio shows are broadcasts provided by 3rd parties via the
Internet. You can choose from thousands of radio stations and radio shows from
around the globe, including archived shows and podcasts. You can also add your own
favorite stations if they use streaming MP3 or WMA formats (not every radio station
provides streams.)
What is Line-in?
You can connect an external line-in source such as a CD player, portable music player,
or television to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System, and this audio can be streamed
to any ZonePlayer(s) in your house.
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Managing Music Folders
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System can play music from any networked computer or
network-attached storage (NAS) device where you have shared music folders. During
the setup process, you are guided through the process of accessing your shared music
folders. Over time, you may wish to add or remove music folders from this list.
Music folders are indexed by the Sonos Multi-Room Music System so you can view
your music by categories. You can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses
music from at any time. You may need to make changes if you add a computer to your
home network, or if you move shared folders from one location to another.
If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index
to add this music to your library.
To play music from imported playlists, drop the playlist file .PLS, .M3U or .WPL into the
same music folder that you have shared to the Sonos system, update your music index,
and the custom playlists will appear when you select Imported Playlists from the
Music menu.
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
Adding a shared folder
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library.
The shared music folders that are currently available to your Sonos Multi-Room
Music System appear.
2. Click Add a Share.
3. To add music that is stored on this computer, select Add music stored on this
computer, and click Next.
a. Click to highlight a music folder, and then click Next.
b. Click Next to confirm.
c. Click Finish.
4. To add music stored on a remote computer or a NAS device, select Add music
stored in folders that are currently shared on my network.
a. Type the network path for the music folder (\\Name\Sharename, where
Name is the network name for your computer or NAS device, and
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Sharename is the name of the top level shared folder, or click Browse to
search for it.
b. If it is not shared anonymously, enter the user name and password of a user
with permission to access this folder, and click Next.
c. Click OK to confirm.
Removing a shared folder
1. From the Music Library Setup screen, highlight the share you want to remove
from the list, and click Remove.
2. Click Yes to confirm.
Updating your music index
If you add new music to a music folder that is already indexed, you can update your
music index in order to add this music to your library.
1. From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now.
2. Click Yes to confirm.
3. The message, “Updating Music Index” appears at the bottom of the screen. When
the update is complete, the message “Ready” appears.
Resetting music library permissions
Some music services may automatically change the permissions on your music folders
when you add new music, so that Sonos can no longer access your music. If your music
service does this, you can change the preference setting below to allow Sonos to reset
permissions when your music index is updated. You should not set this preference
unless you need to, as it takes longer to update your music index when this box is
checked.
1. From the File menu, select Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Check the Fix Permissions when updating the music index on this computer
box, and click OK.
Scheduling music index updates
You can set your music system to automatically update your music index at the same
time each day.
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1. From the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates.
Select the time you would like your music index to automatically update, and click OK.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Depending upon where your music is stored, you may be asked to provide an
administrator name and password to allow access to your music folders.
If your Macintosh computer does not have Windows Sharing enabled, the Desktop
Controller software will guide you through the process of enabling it. Your music files
are never copied from their current locations - your folders are simply shared so they
can be accessed by your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Adding a shared folder
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library.
The shared music folders that are currently available to your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System appear.
2. Select Add.
To add music stored in your Music folder, select In my Music folder, and select Continue.
Click the Lock icon to enter your administrator password. If your computer does not
currently allow Windows Sharing, you will be prompted to enable it.
If you have used iTunes Preferences to change where you store iTunes music, this option
will appear as In my iTunes Music folder instead.
To add music stored elsewhere on your computer, select On my computer or an external
drive connected to my computer, and select Continue. Select Browse to choose a folder,
and then select Continue.
To add music stored on a different computer or a NAS device, select On a networked
device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device on my network, and select
Continue. Type the path name (\\Name\Sharename, where Name is the network name
for your computer or NAS device, and Sharename is the name of the top level shared
folder.) If this folder is not shared anonymously, type the user name and password of a
user with rights to access this music folder.
Removing a shared folder
1. From the Music menu, choose Set Up Music Library.
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2. Select the folder you want to stop accessing music from, and select Remove.
3. Select Remove to confirm.
4. You may be asked to provide an administrator name and password.
5. Select Done when you have no more folders to remove from the list.
Updating your music index
If you add new music to a music folder that is already indexed, you can update your
music index in order to add this music to your Sonos music library.
1. From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now.
2. Select Update.
The message “Updating Music Index” appears at the bottom of the window.
When the update is complete, the message disappears.
Scheduling music index updates
You can set your music system to automatically update your music index at the same
time each day.
1. From the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates.
2. Select the time you would like your music index to automatically update, and
press OK.
Using the Sonos Controller
Viewing shared folders
From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>Music
Library Setup.
The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System are displayed. (If a computer on your network is turned off or is in sleep or
standby mode, the music on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Multi-
Room Music System until the computer is turned back on.)
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Adding a shared folder from the list
1. To make another shared folder available to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System,
select Add New from the Selected Shared Folders screen. Your network will be
scanned for shared folders that your music system is not currently accessing.
2. To select a shared folder from the displayed list, use the scroll wheel to highlight
the folder, and press OK.
If this shared folder does not require a user name and password, press OK and the
selected folder is added to your music system.
If this shared folder requires a user name and password:
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Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Username field and press Type.
Type the name of a user with permission to access this folder, and then press
Accept.
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Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and press Type.
Type the password associated with this user, and then press Accept.
Adding a shared folder not displayed
1. Select Add New>Enter New.
2. Press Type... to enter the path for the shared folder, and then press Accept (path
example: \\Name\Sharename, where Name is the network name for your
computer or NAS device, and Sharename is the name of the top level shared
folder, such as \\linkstation\music_share.)
3. Press OK.
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If this folder is not shared anonymously, you will need to enter a user name and
password:
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Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Username field and press Type.
Type the name of a user with permission to access this folder, and then press
Accept.
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Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and press Type.
Type the password associated with this user, and then press Accept.
Stop accessing a shared folder
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library
Management>Music Library Setup, and press OK.
The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Multi-Room
Music System are displayed.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the folder you wish to stop using, and press Remove.
3. Press OK.
Your music folder will remain untouched on your computer. However, you will no
longer be able to access it from the Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Updating the music index
During the setup process, all of your available music folders are indexed for easy
selection. If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, you can simply
update your music index to add the new music to your Sonos music library.
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings, and press OK.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight Music Library Management>Update Music
Index Now, and press OK.
3. Select Yes, and press OK.
The message, “updating music index” appears at the bottom of your Controller screen.
When the message disappears, your new music is available.
Scheduling automatic updates
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings, and press OK.
2. Select Music Library Management.
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3. From the Music Library Management menu, select Schedule Music Index
Update — select On, and then press OK.
4. Select Music Index Update Time, and press OK.
5. Use the scroll wheel to select the time you would like your music index to update
each day, pressing OK after each entry.
Your music index will automatically update at the selected time each day.
To turn off automatic music index updates, select Off from the Schedule Music Index
Update menu option.
Selecting from Music Library
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
Browse
Note: The music you select will play in the zone or zone group that’s highlighted in
the Zones pane.
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to play music in.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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From the Music Library pane, click the Library tab,
or
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From the Music menu, click Music Library.
Click to expand the music tree for any selection.
3. Use the mouse to move through the categories until you reach the choice you
want.
4. Highlight the music selection and choose one of the following options:
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Select Play Now to play the music now.
Select Add to Queue to add it to the end of your music queue.
Right-click and select Play Next to add it to the music queue as the next
selection to play.
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Right-click and select Play Now and Replace Queue to remove the contents of
the current queue and replace it with this selection.
Search
1. From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to play music in.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
From the Music Library pane, click the Library tab,
or
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From the Music menu, click Music Library.
3. Click Search.
4. Enter your search criteria (full or partial), select the category you wish to search
(artists, albums, composers, or tracks), and click Search.
You can drag and drop selections directly from the music library to the queue. Highlight
a selection, and while holding down the mouse, drag the selection to the music queue,
and then release.
Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Browse
1. From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to play music in.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
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From the Music Library pane, select the Library tab, or
From the Music menu, select Library.
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3. Use the mouse to move through the categories until you reach the choice you
want.
Select to expand the music outline for any selection.
4. To play all songs by an artist, on an album, or in a genre, select what you’d like to
play, and then select Play Now to play the music now, or Add to Queue to add it
to your music queue.
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You can select Play Now and Replace Queue from the Music menu
You can drag and drop selections directly from the music library to the queue.
Highlight a selection, and while holding down the mouse, drag the selection to
the music queue, and then release
Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music.
If you’ve previously saved music queues as Sonos playlists, you can browse these
playlists using the Sonos Playlists tab.
Search
1. From the Zones pane, select the zone you want to play music in.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
From the Music Library pane, select the Library tab,
or
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From the Music menu, select Library.
3. Click Search.
4. Click the magnifying glass icon to select the category you wish to search (artists,
albums, composers, or tracks).
5. Enter your search criteria (full or partial), and then press the ENTER key.
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Drag and drop
You can drag and drop selections directly from the music library to the queue. Highlight
a selection, and while holding down the mouse, drag the selection to the music queue,
and then release.
Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music.
Using the Sonos Controller
Browse
1. From the Zone menu, use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone you want to play
music in, and then press the Music button.
2. Select Music Library, and press OK.
Note: The music you select will play in the zone or zone group that is currently
showing at the top of your Controller screen.
3. Use the scroll wheel to browse the music library. Press OK to drill down through
the menus until you find the desired selection.
The OK button
The OK button on the handheld Sonos Controller is used to make music selections.You
can change the action of the OK button by selecting System Settings>Controller
Settings>OK Button from the Music menu. Preference settings include:
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Show Menu. When you press OK, an options menu will always appear so that
you can choose from the following:
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Play Now which stops playing the current selection in the queue to play this
music selection
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Play Next which places this selection next in the queue
Add to End of Queue which places this selection at the end of the music
queue
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Play Now and Replace Queue which plays this selection now and also
clears the current queue of previous music selections
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Play Now. When you press OK, the selection will always begin to play immedi-
ately.
Add to End of Queue. When you press OK, the selection will always be added to
the end of your music queue.
Power scroll
1. You can select Power Scroll for an alphabetical list to make browsing faster.
Power
scroll
2. To play all songs by an artist, on an album, or in a genre, highlight the selection
and select Add to Queue, or press OK.
3. If you’ve created Sonos playlists (tracks you’ve organized into lists), you can play
them anytime by selecting Sonos Playlists from the Music menu. For more
information, see "Sonos Playlists" on page 4-77.
Note: If you have uncompressed files in your music collection, they may only be
available for browsing and/or selection via Track or Browse by Folder, as
uncompressed files may not contain detailed information such as artist, title and
genre.
4. Press the Back button to return to the previous music selection screen.
Search
You can use the Search feature to look for music selections within your Music Library,
Napster, or Rhapsody.
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1. From the Music menu, select the music source your want to search (Music Library,
Napster, or Rhapsody.)
2. Select Search, and press OK.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select your search criteria (artists, albums, [composers], or
tracks), and press OK.
4. Type a full or partial name, and press Search.
5. If you do not receive any search results, press the Back button to try again.
Music Library Preferences
Sort folders by preference
You can set the sorting preference for music folders that are accessible from your music
library. You can choose to sort by:
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Track name
Track number
Filename
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the File menu (Windows) or Sonos menu (Macintosh), select Preferences.
2. Click the Library tab, and select your sort order preference from the drop-down
Sort By field.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Advanced Settings>Sort
Folders By.
2. Select your sort order preference, and then press OK.
Compilation albums
If your music collection contains compilations and soundtracks, you may want to
group these songs together in your music library instead of viewing them by individual
artist. This means that any artists that appear solely on compilations will not appear in
your Artists list. There are two ways you can group compilations within Sonos:
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Desktop Controller for Windows
Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Group using iTunes® compilations
iTunes normally organizes your iTunes Music folder as [Artist]/[Album]/[Track name].
iTunes has a feature that allows you to group your compilations albums together. This
will organize your compilations and soundtrack albums as [Compilations]/[Album]/
[Track name].
Within iTunes:
1. Mark individual tracks as being part of compilations by highlighting the track and
then selecting File>Get Info.
2. Check the Part of a compilation checkbox.
3. From iTunes Preferences, check the Group Compilations When Browsing
checkbox. This will group the tracks you’ve marked as compilations.
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Within Sonos:
You can organize your Sonos music library to use this iTunes compilation view.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. SelectFile (or Sonos)>Preferences.
2. From the Library tab, select Group using iTunes compilations.
3. If you would like to see the individual artists displayed in a Contributing Artist view,
check the Show Contributing Artists in the Music Library checkbox. If this box
is not checked, the Contributing Artists view will not display.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
Compilation Albums.
2. Select Group Using iTunes Compilations, and press OK.
Group using AlbumArtists
Windows Media Player, as well as some other players, use the Album Artist category to
group compilations and soundtrack albums (the Album Artist is the person, group or
composer the album would be filed under in a store.)
You can organize your Sonos music library to use the AlbumArtist compilation view.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. SelectFile (or Sonos)>Preferences.
2. From the Library tab, select Group using AlbumArtists.
3. If you would like to see the individual artists displayed in a Contributing Artist view,
check the Show Contributing Artists in the Music Library checkbox. If this box
is not checked, the Contributing Artists view will not display.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
Compilation Albums.
2. Select Group Using AlbumArtist, and then press OK.
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Do not group compilations
If you choose not to group compilation albums, the individual artists will display within
your Artists view.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. Select File (or Sonos)>Preferences.
2. From the Library tab, select Do not group compilations. All of the individual
artists will then appear in the Artists view.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
Compilation Albums.
2. Select Do not group compilations, and then press OK.
Contributing artists
Contributing Artists are those who appear on individual tracks within an album,
including those on a compilation or soundtrack album. You can set your preferences to
show or hide these individual artists within a Contributing Artists view.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. SelectFile (or Sonos)>Preferences.
2. From the Library tab, check or uncheck the Show Contributing Artists in the
Music Library checkbox. If this box is not checked, the Contributing Artists view
will not display.
The Show Contributing Artists preference setting you select applies only to this
Desktop Controller. If you have another Desktop or handheld Controller, you can select
a different Contributing Artist view for it.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
View Contributing Artists.
2. Select On or Off, and press OK.
The View Contributing Artists preference setting you select applies only to this
handheld Controller. If you have another Desktop or handheld Controller, you can
select a different Contributing Artist view for it.
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Imported playlists
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is compatible with iTunes playlists as well as M3U,
WPL and PLS playlist files created with third-party software (e.g. iTunes, WinAmp,
Windows Media Player, etc.).
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System does not change music or playlist files created by
other applications; these files are always treated as “read-only”.
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Using the Desktop Controller, you can view your playlists by selecting Imported
Playlists from the Library tab.
Using your handheld Controller, you can select Imported Playlists from the
Music Library.
If they are not visible, they are probably not located in a folder youcurrently have
shared to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Move the playlist file .PLS, .M3U
or .WPL into the same music folder that you have shared to the Sonos system,
update your music index, and the custom playlists will appear when you select
Imported Playlists from your music library. See "Managing Music Folders" on
page 4-3 for additional information.
iTunes support
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Using the Desktop Controller, you can view your iTunes playlists in the Sonos
Multi-Room Music System by selecting Imported Playlists from the Library
tab.
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Using your handheld Controller, select Imported Playlists from the Music Li-
brary.
When you make changes to your iTunes playlist(s), exit iTunes, and then update
your Sonos music index in order to see the changes (see "Updating the music in-
dex" on page 4-8.)
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iTunes playlists will automatically be imported into the Imported Playlists menu
on both the Sonos Controller and Sonos Desktop Controller (for Windows), as
long as your 'iTunes Music Library.xml' file is shared along with your music to the
Sonos system. For typical iTunes installations, this file is located in the iTunes
folder.
Sonos is unable to play tracks purchased from the iTunes Music Store as they are
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protected by Apple's proprietary Digital Rights Management (DRM) scheme.
For additional information, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages or
Managing the Music Queue
Once you have added tracks to a queue, you can make changes to the music queue
using the playback buttons, the Play menu options, or the queue control buttons.
The music you select will play in the zone or
zone group that is currently showing at the top
of your screen. To change zones, press the
Zones button.
Once you have added selections to a music
queue, you can make changes to the queue
list by pressing the View Queue soft button.
Removing a track from the queue
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Queue pane, select the song you want to remove from the music queue.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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Click Remove Track, or
Select Queue>Remove Track from the Play menu.
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The song disappears from the queue list.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press View Queue.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the song you want to remove from the queue.
3. Press Edit Queue.
4. Select Remove Track, and press OK.
The song disappears from the queue list.
Moving a track within the queue
Using the Desktop Controller
1. Click the left-mouse button and, while holding, drag the track you want to move
within the queue.
2. Drag it up or down to the desired location, and then release.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press View Queue.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the song you want to move within the queue.
3. Press Edit Queue.
4. Select Move Track.
Move Track indicator
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5. Use the scroll wheel to move through the queue until you find the location you’d
like to move the track to.
6. Press Place Track.
Clearing the music queue
Using the Desktop Controller
Choose one of the following options:
•
•
Click Clear Queue from the bottom of the Queue pane, or
From the Play menu, select Queue>Clear Queue.
This will clear the entire queue in the selected zone and the music will stop playing.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press View Queue.
2. Press Clear Queue, and select Yes to verify.
This will clear the entire queue in the selected zone and the music will stop playing.
Changing the play mode
Using the Desktop Controller
Click the Shuffle or Repeat buttons displayed in the Now Playing pane to change the
play mode.
The selected play mode appears as an icon in the Now Playing pane.
Shuffle. Plays the tracks in the music queue in a random order.
Repeat. Repeats the music queue after the last track has finished.
Shuffle Repeat. Shows that both play modes are activated.
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Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Zones menu, press OK to display the Now Playing screen.
2. Press Play Mode.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select a play mode, and press OK.
The selected play mode appears as an icon on the Now Playing screen.
Shuffle. Plays the tracks in the music queue in a random order.
Repeat. Repeats the music queue after the last track has finished.
Shuffle-Repeat. Shows that both play modes are activated.
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Viewing large album art
Using the Desktop Controller
From the Now Playing window, click the album art to enlarge it.
Using the Sonos Controller
From the Now Playing screen, press the OK button.
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
default.aspx for the latest list of compatible music services.
To activate any of the free music service trials that are included with your Sonos system,
your Sonos system must be registered. If you have not yet registered, you can go to
"System Registration" on page 1-4 for help with this step.
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If you are an Audible user, see "Audible.com®" on page 4-29 for more
information.
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If you are a Last.fm user, see "Last.fm" on page 4-32 for more detail.
If you are a Pandora user, see "Pandora®" on page 4-44 for more detail.
If you would like to learn more about Napster, see "Napster®" on page 4-33 for
more detail.
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If you would like to learn more about Rhapsody, see "Rhapsody®" on page 4-54
for additional detail.
If you would like to learn more about SIRIUS, see "SIRIUS®" on page 4-65 for more
detail.
If you subscribe to a music service that is not listed above, see "Adding a compat-
ible music service" on page 4-25 for more information.
If you are a Windows Media Player 11 user, see "Windows Media® Player 11" on
page 4-75 for more information.
If the Music Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library pane, see "Showing/
hiding the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
If you don’t currently have a music service enabled, you can click the Get Music button
to browse the latest online music and audio services available for use with the Sonos
Multi-Room Music System.
Activating a music trial
Your Sonos system includes several free, 30-day, music service trials. Simply activate a
music trial, and start playing music - no sign-up or credit card required. After 30 days,
you will need to subscribe to the music service to keep the music playing.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Select the music trial you would like to activate (for specific setup instructions, go
to "Napster®" on page 4-33, "Rhapsody®" on page 4-54, or "SIRIUS®" on page 4-65).
Once you accept the service’s terms and conditions, your free trial account will be
valid for 30 days.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select the music trial you would like to activate, and press OK.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to start your trial.
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Adding a compatible music service
If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply
add your music service user id and password information to Sonos and you’ll have
instant access to the music service from your Sonos system. To see the latest list of
compatible music services, you can go to www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed.
2. Press the Add button.
3. Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add, and click Next.
4. Enter your music service user name and password, and click Next.
Your user name and password will be verified with the music service. Once your
credentials have been verified, you can click the Music Services tab, select your music
service, and make a music selection.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed.
2. Press the Add button.
3. Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add, and click
Continue.
4. Enter your music service user name and password, and click Continue.
Your user name and password will be verified with the music service. Once your
credentials have been verified, you can press the Music Services tab, select your music
service, and make a music selection.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup.
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The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed.
2. Select Add.
to add, and press OK.
4. Enter your music service user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your music service password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with the music service. Once your
credentials have been verified, you can press the Music button, select your music
service, and make a music selection.
Note: If your music service does not appear when you click the Music Services tab,
your firewall may be preventing Sonos from accessing it. See "Firewall Information"
Showing/hiding the Music Services tab
Desktop Controller for
Windows
Desktop Controller for
Macintosh
You can change your preference setting to show or hide the Music Services tab in the
Music Library pane of your Desktop Controller software. If you are not currently
subscribed to a music service, you may wish to hide this tab.
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Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
1. Go to File>Preferences>General and check or uncheck the Show Music
Services tab in the Music Library box.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
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Go to Sonos>Preferences>General and check or uncheck the Show the Mu-
sic Services tab in the Music Library box.
Note: If your music service does not appear when you click the Music Services tab,
your firewall may be preventing Sonos from accessing it. See "Firewall Information"
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Your music service password
If you want to change the password for a music service you subscribe to, such as
Napster, Rhapsody, or SIRIUS, you must first change the password with your music
service provider.
Go to your music service provider’s Web site, and change your password in the account
settings. Once you've changed your password there, update your Sonos system by
selecting one of the following options:
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Using the Desktop Controller software, select Set Up Music Services from the
Music menu. Highlight the music service you wish to update, and click the Edit
button.
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Using the handheld Sonos Controller, select System Settings>Music Service
Setup. Highlight the music service you wish to update, and select Edit.
Note: If you don’t change your password with the music service first, it won’t work
on your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Removing a music service trial
When a music service trial expires, you may wish to remove the expired trial from your
Sonos system.
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the music trial you wish to remove, and click the Remove button.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the music trial you wish to remove, and press
Manage.
3. Select Remove the trial, and press OK.
4. Select Yes to confirm.
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Audible.com®
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is compatible with Audible, Inc. (Format 4 file
downloads only.) If you are interested in signing up for Audible’s spoken word audio
•
Your Audible files display in the genre category. From the Music Library, select
Library>Genres, and then select Audiobooks.
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Other content, such as journals will appear in the Spoken Word genre. You may
need to select All to view your journal content.
When listening to a book, you can use Next and Previous to move from chapter to
chapter.
Desktop Controller for Windows
Desktop Controller for Macintosh
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Adding an Audible account
If you have AudibleManager software installed on your computer, the Sonos Multi-
Room Music System detects it when you add a music folder to your Sonos system.
When Audible is detected, a third radio button displays on the Select Music Source
screen.
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
1. Select Add my Audible books, and click Next.
2. Click Next to share the folder.
3. Enter your Audible account user name and password.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
1. Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos
Multi-Room Music System (using the Select Music Source screen).
2. Add your Audible account information to Sonos by selecting Music>Set Up
Music Services>Add.
3. Select Audible, and click Continue.
4. Enter your Audible user name and password and select Continue.
Your account information will be verified with Audible.
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Update your music index whenever you add new content by selecting Update Music
Index Now from the Music menu.
Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos
Make sure your Audible files are in a folder that you have shared to the Sonos
Multi-Room Music System (using the Select Music Source screen).
1. From the menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.
2. Click Add.
3. Select Audible, and click Next.
4. Enter your Audible user name and password.
Your account information will be verified with Audible.
Update your music library whenever you add new content by selecting Update Music
Index Now from the Music menu.
Deleting an Audible account
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
1. From the Desktop Controller menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the desired account, and click Remove.
3. Select Yes to confirm.
4. Enter your Audible password for verification, and then click OK.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
1. From the Desktop Controller menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.
2. Highlight the Audible account, and click Remove.
3. You will be asked to enter your Audible password for verification, and then click
Remove.
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Last.fm
If you’re a Last.fm customer, you’ve got everything you need to start enjoying Last.fm
on your Sonos system. Sonos connects directly to Last.fm so you can listen to Last.fm
radio stations, create new stations, and use scrobbling to personalize your listening
experience.
Simply add your Last.fm account information to Sonos (see "Adding a compatible
music service" on page 4-25), and then you’re ready to make a music selection.
If you are using the Desktop Controller software, select Last.fm from the Music
Services tab. If you are using the Sonos Controller, select Last.fm, from the Music
menu. Your Last.fm options include:
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Select Start a New Station to enter the name of your favorite artist, or tag such
as indie or alternative, and Last.fm will play a custom radio station featuring
music you're sure to love.
•
•
Select Tag Radio to select from the most popular tags.
Select Recent Stations to make a selection from stations you have recently
listened to.
•
Select My Stations and choose from the following:
•
•
My Library — plays music based on your listening history
My Loved Tracks — a custom station that exclusively plays the music that
you've marked as loved using your Sonos Controller (available only to
Last.fm users with a paid subscription)
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•
My Neighborhood — plays music from Last.fm users with similar music taste
My Recommendations— Last.fm selects and plays music based on what
you've listened to (uses scrobbling)
Note: If you are new to Last.fm, you may see the message, “Unable to play <station
name>” appear for one or more of the My Stations options listed above. It simply
means that you have not yet accumulated enough listening history to make these
choices useful. This message will disappear over time.
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What is scrobbling?
You can set a preference to have your music selections scrobbled while listening to
Last.fm on your Sonos system. This means that every song you listen to is sent to
Last.fm and used to create a personal music profile on Last.fm's Website, which in turn
you can share, or use to discover more music you love.
The scrobbling feature is optional, and is available to both free Last.fm subscribers and
paid subscribers.
To turn scrobbling on or off:
•
Using the Desktop Controller software, click the Music Services tab, select
Last.fm, and click the Turn Scrobbling On (or Off) button.
•
Using the Sonos Controller, select Last.fm from the Music menu. Select
Scrobbling, and then select On or Off.
Napster®
signup, no credit card necessary. Sonos connects directly to Napster via the Web, so
service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go
Note: Napster may not be available in your country. If the Napster trial does not
•
•
•
To use Napster with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Controller
for Windows" on page 4-34.
To use Napster with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Controller
for Macintosh" on page 4-37.
To use Napster with your Sonos Controller, see "Using the Sonos Controller" on
page 4-41.
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Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
If you’re new to Napster
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Click Napster Trial.
3. Select I’m new to Napster.
4. Accept the Napster terms and conditions, and then click Next.
5. Click Finish.
Your free Napster trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Napster with Sonos, you can
Join Napster Now. Once you become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below to
add your Napster account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to
Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Next.
4. Enter your Napster user name, and password, and then click Next. Your user name
and password will be verified with Napster.
IF for some reason the Napster trial no longer displays on the Music Services tab, you
can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If Napster Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Follow
the prompts to enter your Napster user name and password. If Napster Trial is not
displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press the Add button.
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3. Select Napster, and click Next.
4. Select Napster, and click Next.
5. Enter your Napster user name and password, and click Next. Your user name and
password will be verified with Napster.
If you already have a Napster account
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select Napster Trial and press OK.
3. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts
to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user
name and password.
Your membership information will be verified with Napster, and then you will have
instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Selecting music from Napster
Napster selection choices include:
•
•
Search
Browse Napster content, including top 100 lists, New Releases and Napster
Playlists
•
My Napster Library
•
•
•
•
All Tracks
Genres
Artists
My Playlists
4. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab, and select Napster. (If
you are using the Napster free trial, you will see Napster Trial instead.)
•
If the Music Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see
"Showing/hiding the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
5. Highlight a music selection, and right-click.
6. Choose one of the following:
•
Play Now
Play Next
•
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Add to Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the
queue of previous music selections
•
•
Add To My Napster Library to add the selection to your Napster library
Create automix to create an instant playlist from this selection
Note: Napster has a setting that allows you to exclude tracks with a parental
advisory logo. You can turn this setting on or off by selecting My Account>Member
Napster Automix
You can create an instant playlist based on an artist or a track selection. Napster will
select 40 similar tracks based on your selection, and add the tracks to your music
queue.
1. From the Music Services tab, search for a Napster artist that you would like to
listen to.
2. Select Artist Automix.
3. Right-click and select one of the following:
•
•
Play Now
Add to Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
•
Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the
queue of previous music selections
To create an automix for a track — select a track, right-click, and select Create
Automix.
Adding selections to your Napster Library
1. From the Music Services tab, highlight a Napster artist, album, or track, and
right-click.
2. Select Add to My Napster Library. These selections can then be easily accessed
later by selecting My Library instead of using Search or Browse to locate them
again.
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Napster Radio
1. Select the zone you want to play music in.
2. Click the Music Services tab, and select Napster. (If you are using the Napster free
trial, select Music Service Trials>Napster Trial instead.)
3. Select Radio.
4. Select a radio station, and click Play Now or Add to Queue.
Deleting a Napster account from Sonos
1. From the Desktop Controller menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the account you wish to remove, and click Remove.
3. Click Yes to confirm, and then click OK.
This will not delete your account from Napster. Your account status with Napster will be
unaffected.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
If you’re new to Napster
1. From the Music Library, select the Music Services tab.
2. Click Napster Trial.
3. Select I’m new to Napster.
4. Accept the Napster terms and conditions, and then click Continue.
5. Click Done.
Your free Napster trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Napster with Sonos, you can
click Get Napster Now. Once you become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below
to add your Napster account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to
Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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1. From the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Select Continue.
4. Enter your Napster user name, and password, and then click Continue. Your user
name and password will be verified with Napster.
IF for some reason the Napster trial no longer displays on the Music Services tab, you
can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If Napster Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Follow
the prompts to enter your Napster user name and password. If Napster Trial is not
displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press the Add button.
3. Select Napster, and click Continue.
4. Select Napster, and click Continue.
5. Enter your Napster user name and password, and click Continue. Your user name
and password will be verified with Napster.
If you already have a Napster account
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select Napster Trial and press OK.
3. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts
to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user
name and password.
Your membership information will be verified with Napster, and then you will have
instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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Selecting music from Napster
Napster selection choices include:
•
•
Search
Browse Napster content, including top 100 lists, New Releases and Napster
Playlists
•
My Library
•
•
•
•
All Tracks
Genres
Artists
My Playlists
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab, and select Napster. (If
you are using the Napster free trial, you will see Napster Trial instead.)
•
If the Music Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see
"Showing/hiding the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
2. Highlight a music selection, and press control-click.
3. Choose one of the following:
•
•
•
•
Play Now
Play Next
Add to Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the
queue of previous music selections
•
•
Add To My Napster Library to add the selection to your Napster library
Create automix to create an instant playlist from this selection
Note: Napster has a setting that allows you to exclude tracks with a parental
advisory logo. You can turn this setting on or off by selecting My Account>Member
Napster Automix
You can create an instant playlist based on an artist or a track selection. Napster will
select 40 similar tracks based on your selection, and add the tracks to your music
queue.
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1. From the Music Services tab, search for a Napster artist that you would like to
listen to.
2. Select Artist Automix.
3. Control-click and select one of the following:
•
•
Play Now
Add to Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
•
Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the
queue of previous music selections
To create an automix for a track — select a track, control-click, and select Create
Automix.
Adding selections to your Napster Library
1. From the Music Services tab, highlight a Napster artist, album, or track, and
control-click.
2. Select Add to My Napster Library. These selections can then be easily accessed
later by selecting My Library instead of using Search or Browse to locate them
again.
Napster Radio
1. Select the zone you want to play music in.
2. Click the Music Services tab, and select Napster. (If you are using the Napster free
trial, select Music Service Trials>Napster Trial instead.)
3. Select Radio.
4. Select a radio station, and click Play Now or Add to Queue.
Deleting a Napster account from Sonos
1. From the Desktop Controller menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the account you wish to remove, and click Remove.
3. Select Remove to confirm.
This will not delete your account from Napster. Your account status with Napster will be
unaffected.
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1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select Napster Trial, and press OK.
3. Select I’m new to Napster, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up your
Sonos music system.
Your free Napster trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After your free trial expires, if you wish to become a Napster subscriber, you can go to
Napster customer, simply update Sonos with your membership information (steps
below) in order to have instant access to Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System.
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select Napster Trial, and press Manage.
3. Select Subscribe to Napster, and press OK.
4. Enter your Napster user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your Napster password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with Napster.
IF for some reason the Napster trial no longer displays on the Music Service Trials
screen, you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If Napster Trial is displayed, use the scroll wheel to highlight it, and
press Subscribe. If Napster Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press Add.
3. Select Napster>Napster, and press OK.
4. Enter your Napster user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your Napster password, and then press Accept.
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Your user name and password will be verified with Napster.
If you’re an existing Napster customer
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select Napster Trial and press OK.
3. Select I already have a Napster account, and then follow the on-screen prompts
to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your Napster user
name and password.
Your credentials will be verified with Napster, and you will have instant access to
Napster from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Selecting music
Napster selection choices include:
•
•
Search
Browse Napster content, including top 100 lists, New Releases and Napster
Playlists
•
My Napster Library
•
•
•
•
All Tracks
Genres
Artists
My Playlists
1. From the Music menu, select Napster.
2. Choose one of the following options— use the scroll wheel to browse, pressing
OK to drill down through the menus until you find the desired selection.
•
•
Select Search to look for new music selections from Napster.
Select My Napster Library to choose from music you have already saved to
your Library.
•
Select from supplied Napster content such as Top 100s (tracks, albums, or artists
that are being played most), New Releases, Napster Playlists, or Staff Picks.
3. Press the Play button to play the selection, or press OK and select one of the
following:
•
Play Now to play the selection now
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•
•
Play Next to play the selection after the current track
Add to End of Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the
queue of previous music selections
•
If you are selecting a track from Napster, you can select Add To My Napster
Library. If you are choosing a track that is already in your Napster Library, this
selection appears as Delete from my Napster Library.
Note: Napster has a setting that allows you to exclude tracks that have a parental
advisory logo. You can turn this on or off by selecting My Account>Member
Adding tracks or albums to your Napster Library
From the Now Playing screen, select Napster to add a track or an album to your
Napster Library, or if you are selecting music while browsing Napster, press OK and
select Add To My Napster Library.
Napster Automix
You can create an instant playlist based on an artist, album, or track selection. Napster
will select 40 similar tracks based on your selection, and add the tracks to your music
queue.
1. From the Music menu, select Napster.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select a Napster artist, and press OK.
3. Select Artist Automix.
4. Press the Play button to play the selection, or press OK and select one of the
following:
•
•
•
Play Now to play the selection now
Add to End of Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
Play Now and Replace Queue to play the selection now while clearing the
queue of previous music selections
You can also create an automix from the Now Playing screen. Select
Napster>Automix This Track.
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Selecting a Napster radio station
1. Select a zone.
2. From the Music menu, select Napster>Radio. (If you are using the Napster free
trial, select Music Service Trials>Napster Trial instead.)
3. Select a radio station, and press OK.
Pandora®
If you’re a Pandora customer, you’ve got everything you need to start enjoying Pandora
service, so you can listen to Pandora radio stations, create new stations, and rate music
using your SonosMusic System.
Pandora offers two types of subscription accounts - a free ad-based account, and a paid
subscription account. If you are a free subscriber, Pandora will serve you ads when
playing Pandora on your Sonos system. If you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will serve
you ad-free radio streaming.
•
•
•
To use Pandora with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Controller
for Windows" on page 4-44.
To use Napster with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Controller
for Macintosh" on page 4-37.
To use Pandora with your Sonos Controller, see "Using the Sonos Controller" on
page 4-51.
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos
Pandora offers two types of subscription accounts - a free ad-based account, and a paid
subscription account. If you are a free subscriber, Pandora will serve you ads when
playing Pandora on your Sonos system. If you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will serve
you ad-free radio streaming.
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed.
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2. Press the Add button.
3. Select Pandora Radio, and click Next.
4. Enter your Pandora user name and password, and click Next.
Your user name and password will be verified with Pandora. Once your credentials
have been verified, you can click the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio, and
make a music selection.
Upgrading your account
If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free account to
account. Once you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will stop serving you ads - no further
action is required by you to update your Sonos system.
Adding a new station
1. From the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio.
2. Click the New Station button.
3. Enter an artist name or a track and click Next.
4. If you find what you are looking for, select Create the station and click Next. If
you’d like to try again, select That’s not what I want and click Next.
Note: Pandora has a setting that allows you to filter explicit content. You can turn
turned on, radio edited songs without explicit lyrics will be played instead of the
unedited versions.
Creating a new station from an artist or track
1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu.
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2. Select Create a new station from this artist, or Create a new station from this
track.
Selecting a Pandora radio station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora stations are displayed.
•
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ing the Music Services tab".
2. Select a music selection and click Play Now, or click New Station to add a new
music station.
Adding more music to a station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed.
2. Right-click and select Add more kinds of music.
Renaming a station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed.
2. Right-click, and select Rename Station.
3. Type a new name for your radio station.
Deleting a station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed.
2. Right-click, and select Delete Station.
3. Select Yes to confirm.
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Rating a track
1. From the Now Playing screen, click the Ratings button.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
•
Select I like this track - Pandora will play more tracks with similar qualities.
Select I don’t like this track - Pandora will not longer play this track on this radio
station.
•
Select Don’t play this track for a month.
Bookmarking a track
1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu.
2. Select Bookmark this track on Pandora.com or Bookmark this artist on
Pandora.com.
Why is this track playing?
1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu.
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2. Select Why is this track playing?
Pandora will explain the similarities between this track and the other tracks on
your radio station.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos
Pandora offers two types of subscription accounts - a free ad-based account, and a paid
subscription account. If you are a free subscriber, Pandora will serve you ads when
playing Pandora on your Sonos system. If you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will serve
you ad-free radio streaming.
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed.
2. Press the Add button.
3. Select Pandora Radio, and click Continue.
4. Enter your Pandora user name and password, and click Continue.
Your user name and password will be verified with Pandora.
Upgrading your account
If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade your free Pandora
account. Once you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will stop serving you ads - no further
action is required by you to update your Sonos system.
Adding a new station
1. From the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio.
2. Click the New Station button.
3. Enter an artist name or a track and click Continue.
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4. If you find what you are looking for, select Create the station and click Continue.
If you’d like to try again, select That’s not what I want and click Continue.
Note: Pandora has a setting that allows you to filter explicit content. You can turn
turned on, radio edited songs without explicit lyrics will be played instead of the
unedited versions.
Creating a new station from an artist or track
1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu.
2. Select Create a new station from this artist, or Create a new station from this
track.
Selecting a Pandora radio station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora stations are displayed.
•
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ing the Music Services tab".
2. Select a music selection and click Play Now, or New Station to add a new music
station.
Adding more music to a station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed.
2. Select the station you wish to add more music to.
3. From the Music menu, select Add more kinds of music.
4. Enter the name or an artist or track, and click Continue.
5. If you find what you want, select Add the new music, and click Continue. If this is
not what you want, select That’s not what I want and click Continue to retry.
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Renaming a station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed.
2. Select the station you wish to rename.
3. From the Music menu, select Rename Station.
4. Type a new name for your radio station.
Deleting a station
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Pandora
Radio.
Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed.
2. Select the station you wish to delete.
3. From the Music menu, select Delete Station.
Rating a track
1. From the Now Playing screen, click the Ratings button.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
•
Select I like this track - Pandora will play more tracks with similar qualities.
Select I don’t like this track - Pandora will not longer play this track on this radio
station.
•
Select Don’t play this track for a month.
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Bookmarking a track
1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu.
2. Select Bookmark this track on Pandora.com or Bookmark this artist on
Pandora.com.
Why is this track playing?
1. From the Now Playing window, click the Pandora menu.
2. Select Why is this track playing?
Pandora will explain the similarities between this track and the other tracks on
your radio station.
Using the Sonos Controller
Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed.
2. Select Add.
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3. Select Pandora Radio, and press OK.
4. Enter your Pandora user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your Pandora password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with Pandora. Once your credentials
have been verified, you can press the Music button, select Pandora Radio, and make a
music selection.
Upgrading your account
If you’ve been using Pandora with Sonos, and decide to upgrade from a free Pandora
account. Once you are a paid subscriber, Pandora will stop serving you ads.
- no further action is required by you to update your Sonos system.
Adding a new station
1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio.
2. Press the New Station button.
3. Enter the name of an artist or a track, and then press Next.
4. Select Artist Name or Track Name and press OK.
5. If you find what you are looking for, select Create and play the station. If you’d
like to try again, select That’s not what I want and press OK.
Note: Pandora has a setting that allows you to filter explicit content. You can turn
filter is turned on, radio edited songs with explicit lyrics will be played instead of the
unedited versions.
Creating a new station from an artist or track
1. From the Now Playing screen, select Pandora.
2. Select Create a new station from this artist, or Create a new station from this
track.
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Selecting a radio station
1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio and press OK.
Your current Pandora stations are displayed.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select a radio station, and press OK.
Adding more music to a station
1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio.
2. Press the Edit Station button.
3. Select Add more kinds of music to this station, and press OK.
Renaming a station
1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio.
2. Select Edit Station.
3. Select Rename Station, and press OK.
4. Type a new name for your radio station, and then press Accept.
Deleting a station
1. From the Music menu, select Pandora Radio.
2. Select Edit Station, and press OK.
3. Select Delete Station, and press OK.
4. Select Yes to confirm.
Rating a track
1. From the Now Playing screen, select Ratings.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
•
Select I like this track - Pandora will play more tracks with similar qualities.
Select I don’t like this track - Pandora will not longer play this track on this radio
station.
•
Select Don’t play this track for a month.
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Bookmarking a track
1. From the Now Playing screen, select Pandora.
2. Select Bookmark this track on Pandora.com or Bookmark this artist on
Pandora.com.
Why is this track playing?
1. From the Now Playing screen, select Pandora.
2. Select Why is this track playing?
Pandora will explain the similarities between this track and the other tracks on
your radio station.
Rhapsody®
Your Sonos Multi-Room Music System comes with a free 30-day, Rhapsody trial—no
signup, no credit card necessary. Sonos connects directly to Rhapsody via the Web, so
you don't have to download an application or even turn your PC on. To activate a music
service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go
to "System Registration" on page 1-4 for help with this step.
Note: Rhapsody may not be available in your country. If the Rhapsody trial does not
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To use Rhapsody with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Control-
ler for Windows" on page 4-55.
To use Rhapsody with your Desktop Controller, see
"Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh" on page 4-59.
To use Rhapsody with your Sonos Controller, see "Using the Sonos Controller"
on page 4-62.
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Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
If you’re new to Rhapsody
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Click Rhapsody Trial.
3. Select I’m new to Rhapsody.
4. Accept the Rhapsody terms and conditions, and then click Next.
5. Click Finish.
Your free Rhapsody trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using Rhapsody with Sonos, you can
Join Rhapsody Now. Once you become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below to
add your Rhapsody account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to
Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select Rhapsody Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Next.
4. Enter your Rhapsody user name, and password, and then click Next. Your user
name and password will be verified with Rhapsody.
IF for some reason the Rhapsody trial no longer displays on the Music Services tab,
you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If Rhapsody Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Follow
the prompts to enter your Rhapsody user name and password. If Rhapsody Trial
is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
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2. Press the Add button.
3. Select Rhapsody, and click Next.
4. Select Rhapsody, and click Next.
5. Enter your Rhapsody user name and password, and click Next. Your user name
and password will be verified with Rhapsody.
If you already have a Rhapsody account
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select Rhapsody Trial and press OK.
3. Select I already have a Rhapsody account, and then follow the on-screen
prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your
Rhapsody user name and password.
Your membership information will be verified with Rhapsody, and then you will
have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Selecting music from Rhapsody
Note: You can add tracks to a music queue while listening to other music.
Rhapsody selection choices include:
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Search
Rhapsody Music Guide
Rhapsody Channels (Rhapsody Radio)
My Artists
My Albums
My Genres
My Tracks
My Playlists
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab, and select Rhapsody.
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If the Music Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see
"Showing/hiding the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
2. Highlight a music selection and choose one of the following options:
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Select Play Now to play the selection now
Select Play Next to play the selection after the current track
Select Add to End of Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
Right-click and select Play Now and Replace Queue to remove the contents of
the current queue and replace it with this selection
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If you are selecting music from the Rhapsody Music Guide, you can additionally
select Add To My Rhapsody Library or Delete From My Rhapsody Library.
Using Search
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to play music in.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab, and select
Rhapsody,
or
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From the Music menu, select Rhapsody.
3. Select Search.
4. Enter your search criteria (full or partial), select the category you wish to search
(artists, albums, composers, or tracks), and click Search.
Using ‘drag and drop’
You can drag and drop tracks directly from Rhapsody to the queue. Highlight a
selection, and while holding down the mouse, drag the selection to the music queue,
and then release.
Rhapsody Music Guide
The Rhapsody Music Guide displays a variety of music selections, including a list of
music genres, top artists, top albums, and top tracks, new releases and Rhapsody-
recommended selections. Click any of the links to browse through the Rhapsody Music
Guide and make selections.
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Rhapsody Radio
1. Select the zone you want to play music in.
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Click the Music Services tab, and select Rhapsody. (If you are using the
Rhapsody free trial, select Music Service Trials>Rhapsody Trial instead.)
2. Select Rhapsody Channels.
3. Select a radio station, and click Play Now.
Adding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library
1. From the Music Services tab, highlight an album, track, or Rhapsody radio station
and right-click.
2. Select Add to My Rhapsody Library.
Using Rhapsody with UPnP
If you are using Rhapsody’s desktop application to organize the music on your local
drive, your Sonos system can access Rhapsody’s server using Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP). You should only use this method to access Rhapsody if you are using
Rhapsody’s desktop application, or if you have multiple Rhapsody accounts active in
your household.
To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody
desktop application so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can recognize it and
show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting.
Remember— your computer must be on in order to stream Rhapsody content if you
are accessing Rhapsody’s server this way.
Change Rhapsody setting:
1. Start RealRhapsody.
2. Click Tools>Preferences>Rhapsody Server (UPnP).
3. Click to check the Start UPnP Server Once Logged In box, and then click Start.
4. Click OK.
Change Sonos setting:
1. From the Sonos Desktop Controller for Windows, select File>Preferences and
click the Advanced Options button.
2. Check the Show music from Rhapsody UPnP servers checkbox and click OK.
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Deleting a Rhapsody account from Sonos
1. From the Desktop Controller menu bar, select Music>Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the account you wish to remove, and click Remove.
3. Click Yes to confirm, and then click OK.
This will not delete your account from Rhapsody. Your account status with Rhapsody
will be unaffected.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
If you’re new to Rhapsody
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Select Rhapsody Trial.
3. Select I’m new to Rhapsody.
4. Accept the Rhapsody terms and conditions, and then click Continue.
5. Click Done.
Your free Rhapsody trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After your free trial expires, if you wish to become a Rhapsody subscriber, you can go to
become a subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your Rhapsody account
information to Sonos in order to have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select Rhapsody Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Continue.
4. Enter your Rhapsody user name, and password, and then click Continue. Your
user name and password will be verified with Rhapsody.
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IF for some reason the Rhapsody trial no longer displays on the Music Services tab,
you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If Rhapsody Trial is displayed, select it, and press Subscribe. Follow
the prompts to enter your Rhapsody user name and password. If Rhapsody Trial
is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press the Add button.
3. Select Rhapsody, and click Continue.
4. Select Rhapsody, and click Continue.
5. Enter your Rhapsody user name and password, and click Continue. Your user
name and password will be verified with Rhapsody.
If you already have a Rhapsody account
1. From the Music Services tab, select Rhapsody Trial.
2. Select I already have a Rhapsody account.
Enter your Rhapsody user name and password and click Continue. Your membership
information will be verified with Rhapsody and then you’ll have instant access to
Rhapsody from the Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Selecting music from Rhapsody
Music selection choices include:
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Rhapsody Music Guide
Rhapsody Radio
My Artists
My Albums
My Genres
My Tracks
My Playlists
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab, and select Rhapsody
(if you are using the Rhapsody trial, select Rhapsody Trial instead.)
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IftheMusic Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see "Showing/hid-
ing the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
2. Highlight a music selection, and click Play Now, Play Next, or Add to Queue to
add it to the end of your music queue. If you are selecting music from the
Rhapsody Music Guide, you can additionally select Add To My Rhapsody Library.
Rhapsody Music Guide
The Rhapsody Music Guide displays a variety of music selections, including a list of
music genres, top artists, top albums, and top tracks, new releases and Rhapsody-
recommended selections. Click any of the links to browse through the Rhapsody Music
Guide and make selections.
Rhapsody Radio
1. Select a zone.
2. Click the Music Services tab.
3. Select Rhapsody Radio, and then select a radio station from the My Stations list.
4. Click Play Now.
Using Rhapsody with UPnP
If you are using Rhapsody’s desktop application to organize the music on your local
drive, your Sonos system can access Rhapsody’s server using Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP). You should only use this method to access Rhapsody if you are using
Rhapsody’s desktop application, or if you have multiple Rhapsody accounts active in
your household.
To access Rhapsody’s server using UPnP, make sure UPnP is enabled in the Rhapsody
desktop application so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can recognize it and
show Rhapsody in your Music Library. This is a one-time preference setting.
Remember— your computer must be on in order to stream Rhapsody content if you
are accessing Rhapsody’s server this way.Change Rhapsody setting:
1. Start RealRhapsody.
2. Click Tools>Preferences>Rhapsody Server (UPnP).
3. Click to check the Start UPnP Server Once Logged In box, and then click Start.
4. Click OK.
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Change Sonos setting:
1. Select Sonos>Preferences and click the Advanced Options button.
2. Check the Show music from Rhapsody UPnP servers checkbox and click Done.
Deleting a Rhapsody account from Sonos
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the account you wish to remove, and click Remove.
This will not delete your account from Rhapsody. Your account status with Rhapsody
will be unaffected.
Using the Sonos Controller
If you’re new to Rhapsody
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select Rhapsody Trial and press OK.
3. Select I’m new to Rhapsody, and then follow the on-screen prompts to set up
your Sonos music system.
Your free Rhapsody trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After your free trial expires, if you wish to become a Rhapsody subscriber, you can go to
become a Rhapsody customer, simply update Sonos with your membership
information (steps below) in order to have instant access to Rhapsody from your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select Rhapsody Trial, and press Manage.
3. Select Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OK.
4. Enter your Rhapsody user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your Rhapsody password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with Rhapsody.
IF for some reason the Rhapsody trial no longer displays on the Music Service Trials
screen, you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way instead:
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1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If Rhapsody Trial is displayed, use the scroll wheel to highlight it,
and press Subscribe. If Rhapsody Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press Add.
3. Select Rhapsody>Rhapsody, and press OK.
4. Enter your Rhapsody user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your Rhapsody password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with Rhapsody.
If you’re an existing Rhapsody customer
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select Rhapsody Trial and press OK.
3. Select I already have a Rhapsody account, and then follow the on-screen
prompts to set up your Sonos music system. You will be asked to enter your
Rhapsody user name and password.
Your credentials will be verified with Rhapsody, and you will have instant access to
Rhapsody from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Selecting music
Rhapsody selection choices include:
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Rhapsody Music Guide
Rhapsody Channels (Rhapsody Radio)
My Artists
My Albums
My Genres
My Tracks
My Playlists
1. From the Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2. Choose one of the following options— use the scroll wheel to browse, pressing
OK to drill down through the menus until you find the desired selection.
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Select Search to look for new music selections from Rhapsody.
Select My Artists, My Albums, My Genres, My Tracks, or My Playlists to select
from music you have already saved to your Rhapsody Library.
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Select Rhapsody Music Guide to select from supplied Rhapsody content.
3. Press the Play button to play the music now, or press OK and select one of the
following:
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Play Now to play the music now
Play Next to play it next in the queue
Add to Queue to add it to the end of your music queue
If you are selecting music from the Rhapsody Music Guide, you can additionally
select Add To My Rhapsody Library.
Selecting a Rhapsody radio station
1. Select a zone.
2. From the Music menu, select Rhapsody>Rhapsody Channels.
3. Select a radio station, and press OK.
Adding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library
From the Now Playing screen, select Rhapsody to add a track or an album to your
Rhapsody Library.
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SIRIUS®
System. Sonos connects directly to SIRIUS to give you instant access to more than 80
premium channels. Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day, SIRIUS trial—no
must be registered so if you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration" on
page 1-4 for help with this step.
Note: SIRIUS may not be available in your country. If the SIRIUS Internet Radio trial
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To use SIRIUS with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Controller
for Windows" on page 4-65.
To use SIRIUS with your Desktop Controller, see "Using the Desktop Controller
for Macintosh" on page 4-68.
To use SIRIUS with your Sonos Controller, see "Using the Sonos Controller" on
page 4-72.
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
If you’re new to SIRIUS Internet Radio
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Click SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
3. Select I’m new to SIRIUS Internet Radio.
4. Accept the SIRIUS terms and conditions, and then click Next.
5. Click Finish.
Your free SIRIUS trial account will be valid for 30 days.
Note: SIRIUS allows playback of one radio channel at a time in your household. This
means that if you are listening to SIRIUS in your home office and someone in the
kitchen starts a different SIRIUS channel, the SIRIUS channel in your home office will
stop playing.
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After the trial expires
After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can
become a premium SIRIUS Internet Radio Service subscriber. Go to
premium subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your SIRIUS account
information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-
Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Next.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name, and password, and then click Next. Your user name
and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
IF for some reason the SIRIUS Internet Radio trial no longer displays on the Music
Services tab, you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way
instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial, and click Subscribe.
3. Click Next.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name, and password, and then click Next. Your user name
and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
If you already have a SIRIUS account
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Click SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
3. Select I already have a SIRIUS Internet Radio account.
Enter your SIRIUS user name and password, and then click Next. (If you do not know
your SIRIUS user name and password, you can contact SIRIUS directly to retrieve them.)
Your user name and password will be verified with SIRIUS. If you are a standard SIRIUS
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Satellite Radio subscriber, you’ll have access to a free 30-day SIRIUS Internet Radio trial.
After the trial, if you want to keep listening to SIRIUS on Sonos, simply upgrade your
SIRIUS account to SIRIUS Internet Radio’s premium audio offering. See Upgrading
your SIRIUS account below for help with this step.
If you are already a premium SIRIUS service subscriber, Sonos will automatically skip
the 30-day trial and give you instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room
Music System. Nothing additional is required.
Upgrading your SIRIUS account
Note to standard SIRIUS subscribers: If you wish to continue using SIRIUS with
Sonos after the trial period ends, you will have to upgrade your SIRIUS account to a
click Upgrade Now.
Once you become a premium SIRIUS subscriber, simply follow the steps below to
update Sonos with your membership information and you’ll have instant access to
SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Next.
4. Enter your user name and password, and click Next.
Your account information will be verified with SIRIUS. (If you have not yet upgraded
your account with SIRIUS, your user name and password will not work.)
IF for some reason the SIRIUS Internet Radio trial no longer displays on the Music
Services tab, you can update your account membership information this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial is displayed, select it, and press
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Subscribe. Your user name and password will be verified with SIRIUS. If SIRIUS
Radio Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
3. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio, and click Next.
4. Select the SIRIUS Internet Radio button, and click Next.
password will be verified with SIRIUS.
Selecting a SIRIUS radio station
Note: Some SIRIUS radio stations contain adult content that may not be suitable for
children under 18. If you would like to remove the SIRIUS 30-day trial from your
Sonos music system after you activate it, please see "Removing a music service trial"
on page 4-28.
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select SIRIUS.
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IftheMusic Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see "Showing/hid-
ing the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
2. Select a category, select a radio station, and click Play Now.
Note: SIRIUS allows playback of one radio channel at a time in your household. This
means that if you are listening to SIRIUS in your home office, and someone in the
kitchen starts a different SIRIUS channel, the SIRIUS channel in your home office will
stop playing.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
If you’re new to SIRIUS Internet Radio
Your Sonos system comes with a free 30-day SIRIUS trial—no signup, no credit card
necessary. To activate a music service trial, your Sonos system must be registered so if
you have not yet registered, go to "System Registration" on page 1-4 for help with this
step.
Note: SIRIUS may not be available in your country. If the SIRIUS Internet Radio trial
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1. From the Music Library, select the Music Services tab.
2. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
3. Select I’m new to SIRIUS Internet Radio.
4. Accept the SIRIUS terms and conditions, and then click Continue.
5. Click Done.
Your free SIRIUS trial account will be valid for 30 days.
Note: SIRIUS allows playback of one radio channel at a time in your household. This
means that if you are listening to SIRIUS in your home office, and someone in the
kitchen starts a different SIRIUS channel, the SIRIUS channel in your home office will
stop playing.
After the trial expires
After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can
become a premium SIRIUS Internet Radio Service subscriber. Go to
www.sonos.com/SIRIUS/subscribe for subscription information. Once you become a
premium subscriber, simply follow the steps below to add your SIRIUS account
information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-
Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Continue.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name, and password, and then click Continue. Your user
name and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
IF for some reason the SIRUIUS Internet Radio trial no longer displays on the Music
Services tab, you can add your account membership information to Sonos this way
instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
2. Select the SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial, and click Subscribe.
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3. Click Continue.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name, and password, and then click Continue. Your user
name and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
If you are a standard SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscriber
Your current SIRIUS subscription level includes free SIRIUS Internet Radio at standard
audio quality - 32Kbps. Sonos requires premium audio quality streams - 128 Kpbs. Your
Sonos system comes with a free 30-day, SIRIUS Internet Radio trial—no signup, no
credit card necessary. After the trial, if you want to keep listening to SIRIUS Internet
Radio using your Sonos Multi-Room Music System, upgrade your SIRIUS Satellite Radio
account to a premium level subscription.
1. From the Music Library, select the Music Services tab.
2. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
3. Select I already have a SIRIUS Internet Radio account.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name and password, and then click Continue. Your user
name and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
If you do not know your SIRIUS user name and password, you can contact SIRIUS
directly to retrieve your user name and password, or you can press Cancel and select
I’m New to SIRIUS Internet Radio instead.
Note: After your free trial period ends, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with
Sonos you will have to upgrade your SIRIUS account to a premium level subscription.
If you wish to upgrade, see Upgrading your SIRIUS account below.
If you are a premium SIRIUS subscriber
1. From the Music Library, click the Music Services tab.
2. Click SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
3. Select I already have a SIRIUS Internet Radio account.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name and password, and then click Next. Your user name
and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
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For premium SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Internet Radio service subscribers, Sonos will
automatically skip the 30-day trial and give you instant access to SIRIUS from your
Sonos Multi-Room Music System. Nothing additional is required.
Upgrading your SIRIUS account
Note: If you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos after the trial period ends,
you will have to upgrade your SIRIUS account to a premium level subscription. You
Once you become a premium SIRIUS Satellite Radio or Internet Radio subscriber, simply
follow the steps below to update Sonos with your membership information and you’ll
have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music Services tab, select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial.
2. Click the Update link.
3. Click Continue.
Your account information will be verified with SIRIUS.
IF for some reason the SIRIUS Internet Radio trial no longer displays on the Music
Services tab, you can update your account membership information this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial is displayed, select it, and press
Subscribe. Your user name and password will be verified with SIRIUS. If SIRIUS
Radio Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press the Add button.
3. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio, and click Continue.
4. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio, and click Continue.
5. Enter your SIRIUS user name and password, and click Continue. Your user name
and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
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Selecting a SIRIUS radio station
Note: Some SIRIUS radio stations contain adult content that may not be suitable for
children under 18. If you would like to remove the SIRIUS 30-day trial from your
Sonos music system after you activate it, please see "Removing a music service trial"
on page 4-28.
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select SIRIUS.
•
IftheMusic Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see"Showing/hid-
ing the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
2. Select a category, select a radio station, and click Play Now.
Note: SIRIUS allows playback of one radio channel at a time in your household. This
means that if you are listening to SIRIUS in your home office, and someone in the
kitchen starts a different SIRIUS channel, the SIRIUS channel in your home office will
stop playing.
Using the Sonos Controller
If you’re new to SIRIUS Internet Radio
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial and press OK.
3. Select I’m new to SIRIUS, and follow the on-screen prompts to set up your Sonos
music system.
Your free SIRIUS Internet Radio trial account will be valid for 30 days.
After the trial expires
After the free trial expires, if you wish to continue using SIRIUS with Sonos, you can
become a premium SIRIUS service subscriber. Go to www.sonos.com/SIRIUS/
subscribe for subscription information. Once you become a premium subscriber,
simply add your SIRIUS account information to Sonos in order to have instant access to
SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select SIRIUS Radio Trial, and press Manage.
3. Select Subscribe to SIRIUS, and press OK.
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4. Press OK again.
5. Enter your SIRIUS user name, and then press Accept.
6. Enter your SIRIUS password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
If you already have a SIRIUS account
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial and press OK.
3. Select I already have a SIRIUS account, and then follow the on-screen prompts
to set up your Sonos music system. (If you do not know your SIRIUS user name and
password, you can contact SIRIUS directly to retrieve them.)
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If you are a standard SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscriber, your current
subscription level includes SIRIUS Internet Radio at standard audio quality -
32Kbps. However, Sonos requires premium audio quality streams - 128 Kbps.
Your Sonos systemcomeswithafree30-day, SIRIUS Internet Radio trial. After the
trial, if you want to keep listening to SIRIUS using your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System, simply contact SIRIUS and upgrade your SIRIUS account to a premium
level
subscription. See Upgrading your SIRIUS account below.
If you are already a premium SIRIUS service subscriber (premium Satellite Radio
or Internet Radio service) Sonos will automatically skip the 30-day trial and give
you instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Nothing additional is required.
Upgrading your SIRIUS account
After you contact SIRIUS to upgrade your account to a premium service level
subscription, simply update Sonos with your SIRIUS membership information and
you’ll have instant access to SIRIUS from your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
1. From the Music menu, select Music Service Trials.
2. Select SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial, and press Manage.
3. Select Subscribe to SIRIUS, and press OK.
4. Press OK again.
Your user name and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
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IF for some reason the SIRIUS Internet Radio trial no longer displays on the Music
Service Trials screen, you can add your account membership information to Sonos
this way instead:
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Service Setup.
The music services that are currently configured to work with your Sonos system
are displayed. If SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial is displayed, use the scroll wheel to
highlight it, and press Subscribe. Your user name and password will be verified
with SIRIUS. If SIRIUS Radio Trial is not displayed, continue on to step 2.
2. Press Add.
3. Select SIRIUS Radio>SIRIUS Radio, and press OK.
4. Enter your SIRIUS user name, and then press Accept.
5. Enter your SIRIUS password, and then press Accept.
Your user name and password will be verified with SIRIUS.
Selecting a radio station
Note: Some SIRIUS radio stations contain adult content that may not be suitable for
children under 18. If you would like to remove the SIRIUS 30-day trial from your
Sonos music system after you activate it, please see "Removing a music service trial"
on page 4-28.
1. From the Music menu, select SIRIUS and press OK. (If you are using the SIRIUS
Radio trial, select Music Service Trials>SIRIUS Internet Radio Trial instead).
Your SIRIUS radio stations are displayed.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select a radio station, and press OK.
Note: SIRIUS allows playback of one radio channel at a time in your household. This
means that if you are listening to SIRIUS in your home office, and someone in the
kitchen starts a different SIRIUS channel, the SIRIUS channel in your home office will
stop playing.
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Windows Media® Player 11
The Sonos® Multi-Room Music System is compatible with Windows Media Player 11.
Once you have Windows Media Player on your computer, you must make sure media
sharing is turned on so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can access the music
stored in your WMP library. This is a one-time preference setting.
When media sharing is turned on, Sonos can play all the music in your WMP library,
including songs you’ve downloaded from a music download service such as AOL®
Music Now, URGE™, Wal-Mart®, Yahoo! Music™ Unlimited, and Zune™ Marketplace.
Enabling Windows media sharing
1. Start Windows Media Player 11.
2. Click the Library tab.
3. Select Media Sharing.
4. Click the Share my media checkbox, and click OK.
After you turn on media sharing, a list of your networked devices will appear.
5. Click to highlight the first ZonePlayer in the list, and click Allow.
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6. Select the next ZonePlayer and click Allow, repeating this procedure until all of
your ZonePlayers display a green checkmark (see illustration below).
Note: If you do not allow media sharing on all ZonePlayers, those ZonePlayers will
not be able to play the music stored in your Windows Media Player library.
Turning on automatic media sharing
You may want to turn on automatic media sharing so that you don't have to manually
share a new device each time you add one to your network.
1. Start Windows Media Player 11.
2. Click the Library tab.
3. Select Media Sharing.
4. Click the Settings button.
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5. Check the Allow new devices and computers automatically checkbox.
When this box is checked, you will no longer be prompted to set up media sharing
when you add a new device to your network - it will be set up for you automatically.
Selecting music from Windows Media Player
Music selection choices include:
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Artists
Contributing Artists
Albums
Composers
Genres
Tracks
Playlists
1. From the Music Library pane, click the Music Services tab and select Windows
Media.
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IftheMusic Services tab is not displayed in the Music Library, see "Showing/hid-
ing the Music Services tab" on page 4-26.
2. Highlight a music selection and click Play Now or Add to Queue (adds to the end
of your music queue.)
Sonos Playlists
Sonos Playlists are music queues you create and save for future listening. For example,
you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist.
Creating a Sonos Playlist
Using the Desktop Controller
1. Create a music queue by selecting music tracks from your music library.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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From the Queue pane, click Save Queue, or
Select Queue>Save Queue as Sonos Playlist from the Play menu.
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3. Type a name for this playlist, and pressOK (Windows) or Save (Macintosh). This
queue is now accessible from the Sonos Playlists tab.
To play a saved queue, highlight the desired playlist from the Sonos Playlists tab, and
then choose one of the following options:
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Select Play Now to start the playlist immediately
Select Add to Queue to add it to the end of your current music queue
Right-click and select Play Now and Replace Queue to clear the current queue
and replace it with this playlist
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Select Play Now and Replace Queue from the Music menu to clear the current
queue and replace it with this playlist
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the View Queue window, press Edit Queue.
2. Select Save Queue, and choose one of the following options:
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Press OK to save the playlist using the name displayed.
Select Save over an existing playlist, and then choose the playlist you wish to
update.
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Select Enter a Different Name and use the keyboard to type another name
such as jazz or party.
3. Press OK after each letter entry, and then Accept when finished.
You can access these saved Sonos playlists later from the Music menu.
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Deleting a Sonos Playlist
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Sonos Playlists tab, highlight the playlist you want to delete.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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Click Delete, or
Click Delete Playlist from the Music menu.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Sonos Playlists, and press OK.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the playlist you want to delete, and press
Rename/Delete.
3. Select Delete Playlist, and press OK.
4. Select Yes to confirm, and press OK.
Renaming a Sonos Playlist
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the Sonos Playlists tab, highlight the playlist you want to rename.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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Right-click and select Rename Playlist, or
Select Rename Playlist from the Music menu.
3. Select Rename Playlist from the Music menu.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Sonos Playlists, and press OK.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the playlist you want to rename, and press
Rename/Delete.
3. Select Rename Playlist.
4. Type a new name for the playlist, and then press Accept.
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Radio
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides 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.
(If you have a music service enabled on your computer, you can also select radio
stations from your music service.)
Selecting a radio station or show
Using the Desktop Controller
1. Select the zone you want to listen in.
3. Choose one of the following options:
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Search for a radio station, radio show or podcast by entering search criteria (full
or partial) in the Search field. Select a category (Stations, Shows, or Hosts), and
then click the Search button.
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Select a station from your Favorites folder (these are stations or shows you have
previously saved as Favorites).
Select a station from your Local Radio location (these are stations or shows
located in your local area. To set up a local radio location, see "Adding a station
or show to your Favorites list" on page 4-85.
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Select a station or show by selecting from a category (including Music, Talk, and
Location).
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press the Zones button to select the zone you want to listen in.
2. Press the Music button to display the Music menu.
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3. Select Radio and press OK.
4. Choose one of the following options:
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Select a radio station, radio show or podcast from your Favorites folder (these
are stations or shows you have previously saved as Favorites).
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Search for a radio station, radio show or podcast. Select Search and then select
and press the Search soft key.
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Select a radio station from Local Radio (these are radio stations located in your
local area. To set up a local radio location, see "Setting up or changing a local ra-
dio location" on page 4-81.
Select a radio station or radio show by category (such as Music, Talk, or Location).
Select a category, press OK, and use the scroll wheel to browse the category and
make a selection.
If you want to add a selected radio station to your Favorite Stations list, press Add
to Favorites. To add a radio station that does not appear in the pre-existing list,
see "Adding a new radio station" on page 4-83.
Setting up or changing a local radio location
Using the Desktop Controller
1. Select the zone you want to listen in.
2. Click the Radio tab.
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3. You can search for a radio station, radio show or podcast by entering search
criteria (full or partial) in the Search field.
Select a category (Stations, Shows, or Hosts), and then click the Search button.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. Press the Zones button to select the zone you want to listen in.
2. Press the Music button to display the Music menu.
3. Select Radio>Search and then select a category (Stations, Shows, or Hosts).
4. Enter your search criteria (full or partial), and then press the Search soft key.
Selecting a local radio location will give you easy access to local radio stations in that
city. There are two ways you can set your location:
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by entering a zip code (U.S. only)
by selecting a city
Using the Desktop Controller
1. Select the Radio tab.
2. Select the Local Radio folder, and click Change Location.
Desktop Controller for Windows
Desktop Controller for Macintosh
3. Select a new location and then press OK (PC) or Done (Macintosh).
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Radio and press OK.
2. Highlight Local Radio, and then press the Change Location soft key.
3. Choose one of the following options:
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Select Enter Zip Code as your search criteria and you will be prompted to enter
your zip code.
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Or, select City as your search criteria, and use the scroll wheel to select your
desired location.
Adding a new radio station
You can use the Desktop Controller software to add a radio station that does not
appear in the radio guide. You must know the streaming URL, and the station must use
the streaming MP3 broadcast format. This station will be added to your Favorites list.
1. Open the Desktop Controller software.
2. Click the Radio tab.
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3. Choose one of the following options:
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Select Add New, or
Select Add New Radio Station from the Music menu.
4. Type the streaming URL for the radio station you want to add to your station list
(for example: http://shoutcast.com/sbin/shoutcast-
playlists.pls?rn=8107&file=filename.pls).
5. Type the radio station’s name in the Station Name field, and clickOK (Windows)or
Add (Macintosh).
The new radio station gets added to your Favorites list.
Editing a radio station
Use the Desktop Controller software to edit a radio station.
Note: You can only edit the streaming URL or station name for those radio stations
you manually added to your Favorites list.
1. Click the Radio tab.
2. Click to highlight a radio station, and then choose one of the following options:
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Select Edit, or
Select Edit Radio Station from the Music menu.
3. Change the streaming URL, the station name, or click Add to Favorites to add the
station to your Favorites list, and click OK.
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Adding a station or show to your Favorites list
When you add a radio station or show to your Favorites list, it is duplicated in one of the
Favorites folders (Radio Station or Radio Show), not moved from the original radio list.
Using the Desktop Controller
From the Radio tab, highlight a radio station or radio show, and click Add to Favorites.
Using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select Radio.
2. Use the scroll wheel to find and highlight a radio station or radio show, and then
press the Add to Favorites soft key.
Deleting a station or show from your Favorites list
1. Open the Desktop Controller software.
2. From the Music Library pane, select the Radio tab.
3. Select the Favorites folder.
4. Highlight the station you want to delete from your Favorites folder, and then click
Delete.
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Desktop Controller for Windows
The Sonos Desktop Controller (DCR) software is compatible with Windows Vista™ and
compatible audio formats.)
For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller for Windows software
on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files. However, if
you wish to access music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and
the Desktop Controller software is not installed, you can go to our Web site at
http://faq.sonos.com/sharing for assistance.
If you have recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows Vista and you are
experiencing problems, see "After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesn’t play" on
page A-1.
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Playback Controls
Playback controls
Volume controls
Music Library pane
Menu bar
Zones pane Now Playing pane
Get Music
Queue pane
Music queue
controls
Music selection
controls
Select an action in one of the following ways:
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Click an action button
Select an action from the Menu bar
Highlight a selection and then right-click
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The Now Playing pane displays track information for the music you are currently
listening to. You can control the music settings for the current selection using the
playback controls below:
Play/Pause
Toggles between playing and pausing the current track.
Next/Fast Forward
Click to jump to the start of the next track in the queue; click and hold down
button, or click and drag progress bar to fast forward.
Previous/Rewind
Click to move backward; click and hold down button, or click and drag
progress bar to fast forward.
Shuffle
Click to play the tracks in the music queue to play in a random order.
Repeat
Click to repeat the queue list after the last track has finished.
Volume Control
You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group if you have
joined more than one room together. If you have two or more zones linked in a zone
group, click the Equalizer button to adjust the volume for each zone individually.
Volume control
Click or drag the volume control bar to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. If a zone
group is highlighted in the Zones pane, the volume change applies to all zones in the
group. If a single zone is highlighted, the volume change applies to that room only.
Equalizer
Use to adjust the sound settings for a ZonePlayer, or to adjust volume for an
individual zone within a zone group.
Mute
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to mute.
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2. Choose one of the following options:
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Click the Mute button. To unmute, click the Mute button again.
From the Play menu, click Mute Zone. To unmute, click Unmute Zone.
Mute all zones
You can temporarily mute all of your ZonePlayers at any time. The track will continue to
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To mute all the zones in your household, click Mute All Zones from the Play
menu.
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To unmute, click Unmute All Zones from the Play menu.
Clock and Alarms
This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on your Desktop
Controller. For help using your handheld Controller, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page
7-9.
Setting date and time
1. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
2. Click the Date and Time button.
3. Choose one of the following options:
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Select your time zone, desired time format, and date format, and then click OK.
Select the Select the date and time from the Internet radio button, and then
click OK.
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Select the Set the date and time manually radio button. Make your selections
from the displayed fields, and then click OK.
Adding an alarm
1. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
2. Click New.
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3. Choose the desired settings for this alarm, including the alarm time, the zone you
would like the alarm to play in, the music source you’d like to play from, the
frequency of the alarm, and the volume and duration settings.
Note: If the music you’ve selected is not available (such as an Internet radio station
that has dropped off), your alarm will play the Sonos chime instead.To stop the
chime, you can press Pause.
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If you check Include linked zones, the alarm will play in the zones that are
linked together at the time the alarm goes off. It does not play in the zones that
were linked when the alarm was originally added to the Sonos system.
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If you check Shuffle music, the play mode for the selected alarm music will be
set to shuffle.
Editing an alarm
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to change the alarm
setting for.
2. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
3. Select the alarm you wish to change, and click Edit.
4. Make the desired changes, and click OK.
If you check Include Linked Zones, the alarm will play in the zones that are linked
together when the alarm goes off. It does not play in the zones that were linked when
the alarm was originally added to the Sonos system.
Deleting an alarm
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want delete the alarm
setting for.
2. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
3. Select the alarm you wish to delete, and click Delete.
Showing the clock screen
Once an alarm has been added to your Sonos system, you can set a preference to have
the clock screen show automatically on a handheld Controller when the alarm sounds.
1. From the Music menu on your handheld Controller, select Clock and
Alarms>Alarms.
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2. Select the alarm from the list, and then click Advanced.
3. Select Show Clock on this Controller. (If you want the clock to show on any other
Controllers, repeat this process on the other Controllers.)
Setting a sleep timer
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone or zone group you want to set up
a sleep timer for.
2. From the Zones menu, select Sleep Timer.
3. Select the desired time frame, and then click OK.
4. If you wish to turn the sleep timer off, select Off from the list, and click OK.
Note: When a sleep timer is active, the sleep timer icon displays in the Now
Playing pane.
Software Updates
Sonos provides software updates for your music system in order to improve
performance and add features. Your music system must be registered in order to
receive these software updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System
Registration" on page 1-4.
There are two options available:
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Periodically check for updates. An alert will appear when you start the Desktop
Controller software indicating that an update is available.
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Do not check for updates.
Setting software update preferences
1. From the File menu, select Preferences.
2. Click the Updates tab.
3. Select the desired setting from the Software Update Notifications section.
Downloading software updates
1. From the Help menu, select Check for Updates.
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2. If there are updates available, click Update Now to download.
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Your ZonePlayers, as well as your Desktop Controller software, will be updated
as Sonos components must carry the same software version number. This pro-
cess may take several minutes per device, depending upon your network con-
nection. Your Sonos Desktop Controller software will automatically close
and then re-open during the update process.
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Software updates to your handheld Sonos Controller must be initiated from the
Controller, so if you have recently updated the Desktop Controller software, you
will be prompted to update the handheld Controller the next time you use it.
Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts.
If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Multi-Room Music Sys-
tem is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.
Caution: Do not disconnect power from your ZonePlayer(s), or in any way
disable your Sonos Multi-Room Music System while this process is running.
Contact Sonos Customer Support if an error occurs.
ZonePlayer software updates
One or more ZonePlayers may need to be updated when you purchase a new
ZonePlayer with a later software version, or if you plug in a ZonePlayer that was not in
use when you performed your last software update. If a ZonePlayer’s software version
gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System components,
you will see the following message displayed in the Zones pane:
Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process.
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Additional Preferences
Selecting a different wireless channel
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel
during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may
want to switch the Sonos Multi-Room Music System to another channel to avoid
conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.
1. From the File menu, select Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel drop-down list, and
click OK.
It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a
short music dropout will occur during the wireless channel change.
Line-in encoding
The audio from line-in sources can be encoded to produce compressed or
uncompressed audio. We recommend the following usage guidelines:
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Use Uncompressed if:
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You want optimal performance with home theaters.
You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos
system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed
audio.)
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Use Compressed if:
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You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly.
1. From the File menu, select Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from the Line-In Encoding list, and click
OK.
When Compressed is selected, you will notice a delay before the music starts to play.
When Uncompressed is selected, this delay is significantly reduced.
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Firewall Information
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to work with existing firewall
software. Information for some common firewall software is listed below. If your
Microsoft Windows Firewall
1. When installing the Sonos Desktop Controller, select Unblock in the Windows
Firewall.
2. If the dialog box does not appear, go to Start>Settings>Control Panel.
3. Click Security Center>Windows Firewall.
4. Click the Exceptions tab.
5. Make sure Sonos Desktop Controller has a check mark next to it.
6. If you don’t see Sonos Desktop Controller and you have already installed the
Sonos Desktop Controller, click the Add Program button and browse until you
find Sonos Desktop Controller.
7. Click to highlight, and then click OK.
Zone Alarm (free version)
1. Display the Firewall settings screen.
2. From the Main tab, check to make sure the Trusted Zones Security is set to Medium
(default setting) level security, and the Net BIOS ports are open (default).
3. Click the Zones tab, and verify that the network the Sonos Zone Player resides on
is set to Trusted.
4. From the Program Control screen, make sure the Sonos Desktop Controller
(Sonos.exe) application is allowed full access to the Internet/Network.
5. When launching the Sonos Desktop Controller, select Remember this Setting
and click Allow.
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Note: The Sonos Multi-Room Music System will not operate correctly if the Trusted
Zone is set to ‘High’ and if Net BIOS ports are blocked.
Zone Alarm Pro
1. Display the Firewall settings screen.
2. From the Main tab, check to make sure the Trusted Zones Security is set to Medium
(default setting) level security.
3. From the Program Control screen, make sure the Sonos Desktop Controller
(Sonos.exe) application is allowed full access to the Internet/Network.
4. When launching the Sonos Desktop Controller, select Remember this Setting
and click Allow.
Note: The Sonos Multi-Room Music System will not operate correctly if the Trusted
Zone is set to High, and if NetBIOS ports are blocked.
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus
5. When the Sonos Application requests access to the Internet, select Grant
Access.Select a security level from the Security Settings tab. The Sonos Multi-
Room Music System is compatible with all McAfee Personal Firewall
configurations except Lockdown.
6. From the Internet Applications tab, make sure that the Sonos Application is set
to Allow Full Access.
If the above configuration does NOT let the Sonos Multi-Room Music System operate
correctly, you can try changing the firewall settings to allow access to your music and
your ZonePlayers.
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Open the firewall by double-clicking the icon in the system tray - typically in the
bottom right corner of your screen.
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Select Utilities in the System Services.
Put a check mark in the box next to Microsoft Directory Server Port 445.
Put a check mark in the box next to Universal Plug and Play (UPNP) Port 5000.
Select OK.
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Norton Personal Firewall
The Norton Personal Firewall is fully compatible with the Sonos Multi-Room Music
System. Follow the steps below to configure your firewall:
1. Make sure the Sonos Desktop Controller is allowed full access on all ports (when
asked) by selecting Always allow connections in this program on all ports.
2. Select Permit from the What do you want to do drop-down when sonos.exe
attempts to access the Internet.
3. Allow sonos.exe to connect to a DNS server by selecting Always allow
connections in this program on all ports.
4. From the Firewall tab, select a firewall level. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System
is compatible with any Internet Security setting you choose, from High to Off.
5. From the Programs tab, make sure that sonos.exe is set to Permit All.
For Professional Firewall users, all of the following settings must be changed on the
Advanced selections screen:
•
•
Scroll to Default Inbound Net BIOS Name, click Modify, click Permit, then click
OK.
Scroll to Default Block MS Windows Vista SMB, click Modify, click Permit,
then click OK.
•
•
•
Scroll to Block Windows File Sharing, click Modify, click Permit, then click OK.
Scroll to Inbound UDP, click Modify, click Permit, then click OK.
Click OK to exit the Advanced Firewall selections screen.
Note: The Sonos Multi-Room Music System will NOT function correctly if ‘Block
Traffic’ is enabled.
ISS Black Ice Protection
If you are running Black Ice Protection, be sure to allow the Sonos Desktop Controller
(Sonos.exe) full access to the Internet and Network.
Black Ice Protection by Internet Security Systems is fully compatible with the Sonos
Multi-Room Music System. Your music system will operate seamlessly if you select
either the "Cautious" or "Trusting" protection level from the Firewall tab.
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If you cannot access your music and Sonos Desktop Controller software after setting
the Protection Level to Cautious or Trusting, please follow the instructions below:
1. Select the Intruders or Events tab.
2. Identify the ZonePlayer’s IP address.
3. Right-click and select Trust Intruder>Trust and Accept.
This setting will allow the Sonos Multi-Room Music System accessibility with all
firewall security settings; Trusting, Cautious, Nervous, and Paranoid.
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Desktop Controller for Macintosh
The Desktop Controller (DCR) software is compatible with Macintosh OS X, version 10.4
requirements and compatible audio formats.)
For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller for Macintosh software
on every Macintosh computer in your network that contains music files.
During the setup process, you may be asked to configure your Macintosh’s firewall for
Sonos. Also, if your Macintosh computer does not have Windows Sharing enabled, the
Sonos Desktop Controller will guide you through the process of enabling it. Your music
files are never copied from their current locations - your folders are simply shared out
so they can be accessed by your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
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Playback controls
Now Playing pane
Volume controls
Menu bar
Get
music
Zones pane
Music Library pane
Queue pane
Music queue
controls
Show/hide
Music Library
Music selection
controls
Select an action in one of the following ways:
•
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Select a button
Select an action from the menu bar
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Playback Controls
Play/Pause
Toggles between playing and pausing the current track.
Next/Fast Forward
Select to jump to the start of the next track in the queue; select and hold
down button, or select and drag progress bar to fast forward.
Previous/Rewind
Select to move backward; select and hold down button, or select and drag
progress bar to rewind.
Shuffle
Select to play the tracks in the music queue in a random order.
Repeat
Select to repeat the queue list after the last track has finished.
Volume Control
You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group. If you have two
or more zones linked in a zone group, select the Equalizer button or select Equalizer
from the Play menu to adjust the volume for each zone individually.
Volume Control
Select or drag the volume control bar to increase (+) or decrease (-) the
volume. If a zone group is selected in the Zones pane, the volume change
applies to all zones in the group. If a single zone is selected, the volume
change applies to that room only.
Equalizer
Use to adjust the sound settings for a ZonePlayer, or to adjust volume for an
individual zone within a zone group.
Mute
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Select to mute the sound in a zone (if you have a zone group, all rooms in the
zone group are affected). Select again to unmute.
Muting all zones
•
To mute all the ZonePlayers in your household, select Mute All Zones from the
Play menu. The track will continue to progress, but no sound will be emitted.
•
To unmute all, select Unmute All Zones from the Play menu.
Adjusting sound settings
Highlight a zone in the Zones pane and select the Equalizer button to change the
sound settings (treble, bass, loudness, balance, or volume) for an individual ZonePlayer.
(You can also select Equalizer from the Play menu.)
•
When changing the volume for a zone group, use the group volume control on
the left.
•
If you have two or more zones in a group, use the Equalizer panel to adjust the
volume for each zone individually.
Clock and Alarms
This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on your Desktop
Controller. For help using your handheld Controller, go to "Clock and Alarms" on page
7-9.
Setting date and time
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to set the date and
time for.
2. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
3. Click the Date and Time button.
4. Choose one of the following options:
•
•
Select your time zone, desired time format, and date format, and then click Set.
Select the Select the date and time from the Internet radio button, and then
click Set.
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Select the Set the date and time manually radio button. Make your selections
from the displayed fields, and then click Set.
Alarms
Adding an alarm
1. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
2. Click New.
3. Choose the desired settings for this alarm, including the alarm time, the zone you
would like the alarm to play in, the music source you’d like to play from, the
frequency of the alarm, and the volume and duration settings.
•
If you check Include linked zones, the alarm will play in the zones that are
linked together at the time the alarm goes off. It does not play in the zones that
were linked when the alarm was originally added to the Sonos system.
•
If you check Shuffle music, the play mode for the selected alarm music will be
set to shuffle.
Note: If the music you’ve selected is not available (such as a radio station that has
dropped off), your alarm will play the Sonos chime instead. To stop the chime, you
can press Pause.
Editing an alarm
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to change the alarm
setting for.
2. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
3. Select the alarm you wish to change, and click Edit.
4. Make the desired changes, and then click Save.
If you check Include Linked Zones, the alarm will play in the zones that are linked
together when the alarm goes off. It does not play in the zones that were linked when
the alarm was originally added to the Sonos system.
Deleting an alarm
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want delete the alarm
setting for.
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2. From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
3. Select the alarm you wish to delete, and click Delete.
Showing the clock screen
Once an alarm has been added to your Sonos system, you can set a preference to have
the clock screen show automatically on a handheld Controller when the alarm sounds.
1. From the Music menu on your handheld Controller, select Clock and
Alarms>Alarms.
2. Select the alarm from the list, and then click Advanced.
3. Select Show Clock on this Controller. (If you want the clock to show on any other
Controllers, repeat this process on the other Controllers.)
Setting a sleep timer
1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone or zone group you want to set up
a sleep timer for.
2. From the Zones menu, select Sleep Timer.
3. Select the desired time frame, and then click OK.
When a sleep timer is active, the sleep timer icon displays in the Now Playing
pane.
Software Updates
Sonos provides software updates for your music system in order to improve
performance and add features. Your music system must be registered in order to
receive these software updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System
Registration" on page 1-4.
There are two options available:
•
Periodically check for updates. An alert will appear when you start the Desktop
Controller software indicating that an update is available.
•
Do not check for updates.
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Setting software update preferences
1. From the Sonos menu, select Preferences.
2. Select the Updates tab.
3. Choose the desired setting from the Software Update Notifications section.
Downloading software updates
1. From the Sonos menu, select Check for Updates.
2. If there are updates available, select Update Now to download.
•
Your ZonePlayers as well as your Desktop Controller software will be updat-
ed, as all Sonos components must carry the same software version number. This
process may take several minutes per device, depending upon your network
connection. Your Sonos Desktop Controller software will automatically
quit and then re-open during the update process.
•
•
Software updates to your handheld Sonos Controller must be initiated from
the Controller, so if you have recently updated the Desktop Controller software,
you will be prompted to update the handheld Controller the next time you use
it. Simply follow the on-screen prompts.
If your software is up to date, the message “Your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System is up to date. No updates are required” will appear instead.
Caution: Do not disconnect power from your ZonePlayer(s), or in any way
disable your Sonos Multi-Room Music System while this process is running.
Contact Sonos Customer Support if an error occurs.
ZonePlayer software updates
One or more ZonePlayers may need to be updated when you purchase a new
ZonePlayer with a later software version, or if you plug in a ZonePlayer that was not in
use when you performed your last software update. If a ZonePlayer’s software version
gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi-Room Music System components,
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you will see the message, “Click to update system software” displayed in the Zones
pane:
Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process.
Additional Settings
Selecting different wireless channel
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel
during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may
want to switch the Sonos Multi-Room Music System to another channel to avoid
conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.
1. From the Sonos menu, select Preferences.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Select another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list.
It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a
short music dropout will occur during the wireless channel change.
Line-In encoding
The audio from line-in sources can be encoded to produce compressed or
uncompressed audio. We recommend the following usage guidelines:
•
Use Uncompressed if:
•
•
You want optimal performance with home theaters.
You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos
system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed
audio.)
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Use Compressed if:
You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly.
•
1. From the Sonos menu, select Preferences.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Select Compressed or Uncompressed from the Line-in Encoding list.
When Compressed is selected, you will notice a delay before the music starts to play.
When Uncompressed is selected, this delay is significantly reduced.
Uninstalling
If you wish to remove the Desktop Controller software from your Macintosh computer,
choose Uninstall Sonos from the Sonos menu, and then drag the application to the
trash. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System will no longer be able to access music from
this computer.
Firewall Information
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is designed to work with existing firewall
software. If your software firewall is not listed, please see http://faq.sonos.com/firewall
for the latest firewall information, or contact Sonos Technical Support at
Mac OS X’s built-in firewall for 10.4
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is fully compatible with the Mac OS X firewall.
1. Open the System Preferences window.
2. Select the Sharing icon.
3. Select the Firewall tab.
If the message Firewall Off is displayed, your Sonos Multi-Room Music System will be
recognized and you do not have to do anything further. Close the System Preferences
window.
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If the message Firewall Off does not display, please continue on to step 4 to add
access to the ports your ZonePlayers will use.
4. Click the New button.
If the New button is disabled, click the lock at the bottom of the window and enter an
administrator's password.
5. From the pull-down Port Name menu, select Other.
6. For TCP Port Number(s), type or paste 445,3400.
7. For UDP Port Number(s), type or paste 1900,1901,6969.
8. Type the description as Sonos.
9. Click OK.
10. Close the System Preferences window.
Mac OS X’s built-in firewall for 10.5
1. Open the System Preferences window.
2. Select the Security icon.
3. Select the Firewall tab.
If the firewall is set to Allow all incoming connections, nothing needs to be changed
and you can close the System Preferences window. If not, continue on to step 4
below.
4. Select Set access for specific services and applications, and click the “+” icon.
5. Select Sonos Desktop Controller from the list of Applications, and click Add.
6. Close the System Preferences window.
Norton Personal Firewall for Mac OS X
While you are setting up your Sonos system, you will be asked for network connectivity
permission.
1. Select Change, and then Allow to allow connections on these ports.
2. Select Done to confirm.
You will also need to add ports to the service.
3. From the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select New.
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4. Name the new entry Sonos, and the description Sonos Controller.
5. Select New and for TCP Port Number(s), type or paste 445, 3400. For UDP Port
Number(s), type or paste 1900,1901,6969.
6. Select Save.
Internet Security Barrier for Mac OS X
During Sonos system setup, a dialog will open when you attempt to set up your music
library on your computer.
1. Select Ignore.
2. Open Netbarrier X3 and select the Anti-vandal tab.
3. Select Add.
4. Browse to the Sonos Desktop Controller application, usually found in the
Applications folder and click Select.
5. Select Allow as the default behavior.
Enabling Windows File Sharing
1. From the System Preferences window, select the Sharing icon.
2. Select the Services tab.
3. Check the Windows Sharing checkbox.
If an Accounts button appears, you don't need to select it.
4. Close the System Preferences window.
5. Select Continue.
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The Sonos® Controller
With a Sonos Controller in hand, you have instant access to your entire digital music
collection, no matter where it's stored. The full-color LCD screen and intuitive scroll
wheel make everything from browsing songs to choosing zones incredibly easy. It's
like having a giant jukebox at your fingertips. Simply choose a zone to play music in,
make your music selection(s), and press Play.
Features
•
Wireless control over all your music and all your zones from anywhere
•
Intuitive control over your music and zones with full-color LCD screen and scroll
wheel that makes it simple to:
•
•
•
•
Browse songs
Queue up tracks and playlists
Select Internet radio stations
Choose zones
Control volume, playback and system settings
Connecting the Controller
•
After at least one ZonePlayer has been set up, follow the instructions on the
Controller screen to add this Controller to your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
•
You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you remove it from the
packaging. The Controller battery will be fully charged in about two (2) hours.
You can use your Controller while it is charging.
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•
The powerconnector cover is part of your Controller’s splash-resistant design, so
keep the cover down when the Controller is not charging.
Power
connector
cover
AC power
adapter
Power
cable
AC power
adapter inlet
Caution: Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the Controller’s battery.
Using another adapter will damage your Controller and void your product
warranty.
Battery Charging
Your Controller can be recharged by plugging it into the AC adapter supplied with your
Controller, or by placing it into the Sonos Charging Cradle.
Battery Charge Indicator
The Battery Charge Indicator on your Controller displays the current charge level.
When the battery charge gets very low, the Battery Status Indicator will light red. To
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extend the battery life, it’s best not to let the Lithium Ion battery discharge completely
before recharging. Keep the Controller plugged into the charger or charging cradle
when not in use, or charge it overnight, as this type of battery does not suffer from
memory effect and can be charged anytime.
Caution: Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the Controller’s battery.
Using another adapter will damage your Controller and void your product
warranty.
Battery Replacement
After several years (depending upon usage), the battery on your Controller may not
hold a charge as long as it once did. Because of the Controller’s splash-resistant design,
the battery on the Controller must be factory-replaced. Return it to the Sonos Service
Center where it will be promptly replaced and returned to you. Go to
www.sonos.com/support for instructions and battery replacement cost.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type. Return to Sonos or an authorized Sonos service
center for replacement.
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Using the Controller
Battery status
Back
indicator light
button
Battery
charge
indicator
Wireless
indicator
Mute
button
Light
sensor
Zones
button
Music
button
Volume
Scroll
wheel
up(+)
down (-)
Labels
for soft
buttons
OK
button
Playback controls
Soft buttons
Navigation
Zones
Use the Zones button to select a zone to play music in, to view the music
selections playing in each room, or to create or modify zone groups in order to
share the same music across zones.
Music
Use the Music button to browse or select music, manage your music queues,
access playlists, and change the default settings for a Sonos ZonePlayer or
Controller.
Back
Use the Back button to return to the previous screen.
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Scroll wheel
Use the scroll wheel to navigate through a displayed list. Use your thumb or
finger to ‘turn’ the wheel clockwise to scroll down through the list, and
counterclockwise to scroll up through the list.
OK
Press the OK button in the center of the scroll wheel to make selections.
Soft buttons
The soft button functions change to reflect the available actions for the
Controller screen currently displayed. The action for each button appears
above it (for example, View Queue or Add to Queue).
Playback
Play/Pause
Toggles between playing and pausing the current track. When browsing
music sources, if you highlight a playable item (track, album, artist, playlist)
and press Play, the highlighted music item is added to the end of the music
queue, and begins to play immediately.
Next (short press)
Jumps to the start of the next track in the music queue.
Fast forward (long press)
Pressing and holding this button moves you forward through the current
track. The music playback jumps to the new position when the button is
released.
Previous (short press)
If you are more than 3 seconds into the track, this button jumps to the start of
the current track; if you are less than 3 seconds into the track, this button
jumps to the start of the previous track.
Rewind (long press)
Pressing and holding this button moves you backward through the current
track. The music playback jumps to the new position when the button is
released.
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Volume control
Volume Control
Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume in any zone, or across a zone group.
The volume panel appears over the current
screen. Volume can be controlled for a zone
group or for an individual zone. Use the Group
Volume bar to control the volume for the whole
group, adjusting each zone’s volume
proportionately.
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Mute
Temporarily silences the music in a zone (within a zone group, the mute
button automatically mutes the last room where volume controls were
adjusted.) Press the Mute button again to unmute.
Mute All
To mute all zones in the house, press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds.
To unmute all zones, press and hold again for 3 seconds.
Sensors and indicators
Light sensor
Automatically turns on the button backlights based upon the lighting
conditions of the environment. You can adjust the brightness of the buttons
or the display by selecting System Settings>Controller Settings from the
Music menu.
Wireless signal strength indicator
Indicates the current strength of the Controller’s wireless signal.
Battery charge indicator
Indicates the Controller’s remaining battery charge.
Battery status indicator light
Alerts you to the status of the battery charge:
•
Lights red when the battery gets low, indicating that the Controller needs to
be charged
•
•
•
Lights amber while the Controller is charging
Lights green when the Controller finishes charging
Unlit when your Controller is in use and the battery is charged
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Sleep modes
Light Sleep
Your Controller will go into light sleep to preserve the battery life when it is unused for a
specified period of time. The screen will turn off until motion is detected or a button is
pressed. Use the Sleep Timer Docked (Controller is connected to power supply) and
Undocked (Controller is not connected to power supply) settings to select the amount
of time after which your Controller will enter light sleep.
Deep Sleep
Your Controller will go into deep sleep to preserve the battery life when it is unused for a
specified period of time. When your Controller wakes from deep sleep - either from the
motion sensor or from a button press - it will go through a restart cycle that takes
several seconds. Use the Deep Sleep Timer setting to select the amount of time after
which your Controller will enter deep sleep.
Motion Sensor
The Controller has a motion sensor to automatically wake your Controller when motion
is detected. If you shake the Controller, you may hear the motion sensor make a slight
rattling sound. This is normal. If you wish to disable the motion sensor, select System
Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced Settings>Motion Sensor. You can choose
to disable it all the time (Off), or just when the Controller is seated in the cradle (Off
While Charging).
Turn off Controller
Use this setting to put your Controller into deep sleep anytime it will not be in use for an
extended period of time, or when you are transporting your Controller to another
destination. This setting puts the Controller into deep sleep mode immediately,
bypassing the deep sleep timer setting. The Controller cannot be turned off while it is
connected to the AC adapter or charging cradle. From the Music menu, select System
Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced Settings>Turn off Controller.
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Clock and Alarms
This section discusses how to use the clock and alarms features on your handheld
Controller. For help using the Desktop Controller, go to Clock and Alarms.
Setting date and time
1. From the Music menu, select Clocks and Alarms.
2. Select Date and Time Settings.
3. Choose one of the following options:
•
•
•
Select Time Zone. Use the scroll wheel to select your time zone from the list, and
then press OK. Next, select Date and use the scroll wheel to set today’s date,
pressing OK after each entry. If desired, you can change the date and time
display formats by selecting the corresponding options from the Date and
Time Settings menu.
Or, select Select Date and Time from the Internet, and then press OK. Select
On or Off. When this is on, your Sonos system will periodically update the date
and time from the Internet. If desired, you can change the date and time display
formats by selecting the corresponding options from the Date and Time
Settings menu.
Or, you can set the date and time manually. Select Date and press OK. Use the
scroll wheel to select today’s date, pressing OK after each entry. Follow the same
process to set the time by selecting Time from the Date and Time Settings
menu. If desired, you can change the date and time display formats by selecting
the corresponding menu options.
Adding an alarm
1. From the Music menu, select Clock and Alarms>Alarms.
2. Press New Alarm.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select the desired settings for this alarm, including the
alarm time, the zone you would like the alarm to play in, the music source you’d
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like to play from, the frequency of the alarm, and the volume setting. Press OK
after each entry.
Note: If the music you’ve selected is not available (such as an Internet radio station
that has dropped off), your alarm will play the Sonos chime instead.
4. Select Advanced to choose additional alarm preferences:
•
•
Alarm duration — select the length of time you want the alarm music to play
Include linked zones — if you select Yes, the alarm will play in the zones that are
linked together when the alarm goes off (not in the zones that were linked
together at the time the alarm was set.)
•
Show clock on this Controller— if you select Yes, the clock will display on this
Controller when the alarm goes off.
Note: When an alarm sounds, the clock will display on the Controller that was used
to set the alarm. If you want the clock to display on another handheld Controller, be
sure to edit the alarm using the desired Controller. From the Music menu, select
Clocks and Alarms>Alarms, and then select Advanced>Show Clock on this
Controller.
•
Shuffle music —select Yes if you want the play mode for the selected alarm
music set to shuffle.
5. Press Save Alarm when you finish choosing the alarm settings.
Deleting an alarm
1. From the Music menu, select Clock and Alarms>Alarms.
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the alarm you wish to delete, and press Delete
Alarm.
Setting a sleep timer
1. From the Music menu, select Clock and Alarms>Sleep Timer.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select a sleep timer duration, and press OK.
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Viewing the clock
To view the clock on a handheld Controller:
•
•
Select View Clock from the Music menu, or
Select Clocks and Alarms>View Clock from the Music menu.
When an alarm goes off
When the alarm goes off, your Sonos Controller will display the clock face. You can:
•
Press Snooze to begin a 9-minute snooze interval. Thebell iconwillbeanimated
when snooze mode is active.
•
•
Press Stop Alarm or Pause to turn the alarm off.
Press Display Off to put the Controller into light sleep mode (helps to preserve
the battery charge.) The motion sensor will automatically wake your Controller
when you pick it up.
Online Updates
Sonos periodically provides you with software updates to improve performance or to
add new features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. If
you have not yet registered, see System Registration.
Checking for updates
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Online Updates and press OK.
2. If there is an update available, select Yes to begin the update process.
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•
•
Your ZonePlayers and Controllers will all be updated, as your Sonos
components must carry the same software version number. This process may
take several minutes per device, depending upon your network connection.
If you have the Desktop Controller software installed, you will be prompted to
update it the next time you start the application.
Caution: Do not disconnect power from your ZonePlayer(s), or in any way
disable your Sonos Multi-Room Music System while this process is running.
Contact Sonos Customer Support if an error occurs.
Auto check for software updates
Sonos can automatically check your system for available software updates. Your music
system must be registered in order to receive updates. Change your preference by
following the steps below.
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Advanced Settings>Auto Check for Software Updates.
Select On to turn auto checking on, or Off to turn auto checking off, and then click OK
(On is the default setting.)
Controller software updates
In the event that your Controller’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of
your Sonos Multi-Room Music System components, you will see a message displayed
on your Controller screen the next time you use it.
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This Controller will be unavailable for use until you perform a software update to bring
the Controller up to date. This situation will occur if you perform a software update
from another Controller, or from the Desktop Controller software.
ZonePlayer software updates
If a ZonePlayer’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Multi-
Room Music System components, you will see a message displayed on your Zones
menu.
One or more ZonePlayers may need to be updated
if you purchase a new ZonePlayer with a later
software version, or if you plug in a ZonePlayer
that was not in use when you performed your last
software update.
You will also see this message if you have already
updated your music system using the Controller.
This message will indicate that the Desktop
Controller software needs to be updated.
One or more ZonePlayers may need to be updated if you purchase a new ZonePlayer
with a later software version, or if you plug in a ZonePlayer that was not in use when
you performed your last software update.
You will also see this out-of-date message if you have already updated your music
system using the Controller. This message will indicate that the Desktop Controller
software needs to be updated.
Press OK to begin the software update process.
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Adjusting Controller Settings
From the Music menu, select System Settings>Controller Settings and then use the
scroll wheel to highlight the preference setting you wish to change.
OK Button
•
Use this preference setting to choose the action that will occur when you select
a track, and press the OK button. The track can begin to play immediately (Play
Now), it can be added to the end of your music queue (Add to End of Queue),
or you can view an options menu (Show Menu) to select one of the following
actions each time:
•
•
•
Play Now
Add to End of Queue
Play Now and Replace Queue
Click Sound
Adjust this setting to turn the Controller’s scroll wheel “clicking” sound on or
off.
Sleep Timer Undocked
Use this setting to select the amount of time after which your Controller
enters light sleep mode when not connected to a power supply. The screen
will turn off until motion is detected or a button is pressed.
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Sleep Timer Docked
Use this setting to select the amount of time after which your Controller
enters light sleep mode when plugged into the adapter or sitting in the cradle.
Because the Controller is connected to a power supply during this time, you
can set this sleep timer significantly higher than the undocked sleep timer
setting.
Screen Brightness
Use this setting to adjust the brightness of the screen display.
Button Brightness
Use this setting to adjust the backlighting of the buttons that occurs when
the light sensor automatically lights the buttons based upon the lighting
conditions of the environment.
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings menu provides you with some additional menu
choices:
•
•
Deep Sleep Timer. Use this setting to set the deep sleep timer for your
Controller. Your Controller will go into deep sleep to preserve the battery life
when it is unused for this specified period of time. When your Controller wakes
from deep sleep - either from the movement sensor or from a button touch - it
will go through a restart cycle which takes several seconds.
Motion Sensor. The motion sensor automatically wakes your Controller when
motion is detected. Use this setting to turn the motion sensor ‘on’, ‘off’, or ‘off
while charging’, which will disable the motion sensor only when your Controller
is seated in the cradle or connected to the power adapter.
•
•
Language. Use this setting to select your language preference. When you
change your language preference, the Controller restarts.
Turn Off Controller. Use this setting to put your Controller into deep sleep
anytime it will not be in use for an extended period of time, or when you are
transporting your Controller to another destination. This setting puts the
Controller into deep sleep mode immediately rather than waiting for the deep
sleep timer setting to be reached. The Controller cannot be turned off while
it is connected to the AC adapter or charging cradle.
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Factory Reset. Use this setting to return the Controller to its original factory
settings. This will disconnect the Controller from your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System entirely (you can add it again at any time.) This may be necessary if the
Controller gets associated to the wrong music system during setup, or if you
wish to join your Controller to another Sonos Multi-Room Music System (for
example, if you are setting up a previously used Sonos system.)
Additional Settings
Upon occasion, it may become necessary to adjust some of the default settings for
your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Sort folders by
You can set the sorting preference for music folders that are accessible from your music
library. You can choose to sort by:
•
•
•
Track name
Track number
Filename
See "Sort folders by preference" on page 4-14 for more information.
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Line-In encoding
When you have line-in music sources attached to a ZonePlayer, line-in encoding
determines how the Sonos Multi-Room Music System will encode the data coming in
from these sources. For multi-room audio, we recommend the Compressed setting.
For the highest quality sound, you can select Uncompressed encoding instead (note
that this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) For TV
or DVD audio, we recommend the Uncompressed setting.
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Advanced Settings>Line-In Encoding.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select Uncompressed or Compressed encoding, and
press OK. When Compressed is selected, you will notice a slight delay before the
music starts to play. When Uncompressed is selected, this delay is significantly
reduced.
Selecting a different wireless channel
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel
during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may
want to switch the Sonos Multi-Room Music System to another channel to avoid
conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel.
3. Use the scroll wheel to select a different wireless channel, and press OK.
It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a
short music dropout will occur during the wireless channel change.
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Tips and Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting
Warning: 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 the Sonos
Customer Service Center for an authorized repair center in your area. Do not open the system
as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a problem occurs, you can try the solutions listed in the troubleshooting section. If
you are unable to remedy the problem:
•
•
Visit the Sonos Customer Service Web site at www.sonos.com/support.
rect telephone number for your country.
•
After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesn’t play
After you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, you may experience problems
playing the music stored on the recently updated computer. To ensure uninterrupted
play, you'll need to re-add the music folders stored on that computer to your Sonos
system.
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Using your Desktop Controller:
1. From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library.
2. Select the music folder(s) stored on this computer, and click Remove.
3. Next, re-add the share by selecting Add a Share.
4. Select Add music stored on this computer and click Next.
5. Select the music folder you just removed, and click Next.
6. Click Finish.
Wired Sonos component not detected during setup
A network or firewall issue may be preventing the Sonos component that is connected
to your router from joining your Sonos system. You can try the steps below to resolve
this issue.
(If this is a wireless ZonePlayer, you can try moving the ZonePlayers closer together, or
wire the ZonePlayer temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless
interference.)
If you are still experiencing problems, please contact the Sonos Customer Service
Center.
1. Check the firewall
Firewall software installed on the computer may be blocking the ports that Sonos uses
to operate. First disable all your firewalls and try to connect again. If this resolves the
problem, you should configure your firewall to work with the Sonos Desktop Controller
software. Click "Firewall Information" on page 6-9(Macintosh) or "Firewall Information"
on page 5-9 (PC) for help with this step. If this does not resolve the problem, try step 2
below.
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2. Check the router
You can bypass your router’s switch to determine whether there are any router
configuration issues by connecting Sonos as shown below (note that the ZonePlayer
and the computer still have Internet access in this configuration):
•
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 Zone-
Player (or ZoneBridge), and then connect another Ethernet cable from the
ZonePlayer directly to one of the LAN ports on your router.
•
When you make a change to your network configuration, you may need to pow-
er cycle the ZonePlayer by unplugging the power cord, and then plugging it
back in.
•
3. Check the wiring
Check the link/activity lights on both the router and the Sonos component. They
should be green, and there should be blinking activity lights.
•
•
If the green link lights are not lit, try connecting to a different port.
If the link lights still do not light, try connecting a different Ethernet cable.
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When adding Controller, it doesn’t detect ZonePlayer(s)
1. Verify that this is not a DHCP or network problem
•
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the back of the Sonos component that is
wired to your router.
•
•
Unplug the ZonePlayer's power cord and then plug it back in.
When the status indicator light on the front of the ZonePlayer stops blinking
white, try adding your Controller again.
If this works, your router's DHCP server may have run out of available IP addresses to
assign to the Controller. In most cases you can log into your router by typing
http://192.168.1.1 into your browser’s address line (the IP address of your router may be
different). Check the DHCP settings and increase the number of IP addresses available
in the DHCP scope.
If your Controller still doesn’t recognize the ZonePlayer after completing this step, you
can try step 2 below.
2. Turn off any 2.4GHz cordless phones
Some 2.4GHz cordless telephones can cause wireless interference. If turning off your
2.4GHz cordless phone resolves the problem, you should consider switching to a
5.8Ghz or 900Mhz phone (or change the wireless channel your Sonos system is
operating on - see "Selecting a different wireless channel" on page 5-8).
3. Put 108 Mbps wireless routers into 54 Mbps mode
Sonos cannot function properly when a router is operating in turbo mode. In order to
double the speed from 54 Mbps to 108 Mbps, the router goes into a wide bandwidth
mode which utilizes most of the 2.4 GHz spectrum that the FCC has set aside for
802.11b/g devices. This means that interference (RF noise) will occur with any other 2.4
GHz device that is not operating on the same channel as the 108 Mbps device (usually
channel 6). While it is possible to put all of your wireless devices on channel 6, it is
unwise. The devices will have to compete for available bandwidth, and your entire
wireless network will become sluggish.
4. Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on
•
Using the Desktop Controller software for Windows, select Preferences from
the File menu. Click the Advanced tab, and then select another wireless chan-
nel from the Wireless Channel list.
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Using the Desktop Controller software for Macintosh, select Preferences from
the Sonos menu. Click the Advanced tab, and then select another wireless
It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a
short music dropout will occur during the wireless channel change.
ZonePlayer isn’t operating properly
•
If the ZonePlayer status indicator is not lit and no sound is produced when the
unit is plugged in, check the insertion of the power cord.
•
Check to ensure that the ZonePlayer Status indicator on the front of the Zone-
Player is illuminated and solid white. If it is flashing or solid amber, see "ZonePlay-
er has stopped playing music" on page A-6.
•
Check to ensure that the green link light is lit on the Ethernet switch on the rear
panel of the ZonePlayer wired to your network.
•
•
•
•
Move the Controller closer to the unit.
Check to ensure there are no obstacles to impede wireless operation.
Check your network connections.
The ZonePlayer may need to be reset. Disconnect the power cord for 5 seconds,
and then reconnect. Wait for the ZonePlayer to restart.
•
If none of these work, the ZonePlayer may need to be factory reset. Discon-
nect power, and then reconnect the power plug while pressing and holding the
Mute button until the Mute indicator light begins to flash amber. Use the Con-
troller or the Desktop Controller software to add it to your Sonos system again.
(This might be necessary if, for example, you’ve purchased a previously used
ZonePlayer from a friend.)
Important Note: You should not factory reset all of your ZonePlayers at once or
your established preferences and Sonos playlists will be lost.
ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no sound
•
•
Make sure speakers are connected securely.
Make sure volume is set to a suitable level.
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Make sure MUTE is not on.
ZonePlayer volume level reduces
If the ZonePlayer status indicator changes to solid amber, and the volume reduces to
75%, this indicates that the ZonePlayer is experiencing a fault condition.
•
•
•
Check the ZonePlayer vents to ensure they are not blocked.
Check for speaker short circuit.
Mute ZonePlayer or unplug it for several minutes to allow it to cool.
ZonePlayer has stopped playing music
If a ZonePlayer stops playing music, and the ZonePlayer status indicator lights are
flashing (long amber, short white, repeat) this indicates that the ZonePlayer has
experienced a fault condition and has automatically muted itself to prevent damage to
the ZonePlayer.
•
•
•
•
Check the ZonePlayer vents to ensure they are not blocked.
Check for speaker short circuit.
Unplug the ZonePlayer for several minutes to allow it to cool.
Mute and unmute the ZonePlayer.
See "ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations" on page A-10 for more information on
LED lights.
Sound produced from only one speaker
•
•
Make sure speaker is connected securely.
Make sure balance control is set correctly.
Cannot access radio, online updates, or registration
•
Your firewall may be blocking outgoing connections to the Internet. Ensure the
firewall allows access to the Internet for the Ethernet addresses of your Sonos
components.
•
Your firewall may be configured so that Sonos components cannot obtain an IP
address. If so, your ZonePlayers and Controllers will display an IP address in the
169.254.xxx.yyy range, even though there is a router/DHCP server on the net-
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work. (You can check the IP addresses assigned to your ZonePlayers by selecting
Music>System Settings>About Your Multi-Room Music System.) The DHCP
server built in to some routers may be configured to supply IP addresses only to
devices with specific permitted Ethernet MAC addresses. If you have configured
your router in this way, you will need to grant permission to the Ethernet MAC
address of each Sonos component (including the Controller) before setting up
There’s a delay when I play music from an external music
source
If Compressed is selected as the encoding method for your line-in music source, you
will notice a delay before the music starts to play. When Uncompressed is selected,
this delay is significantly reduced.
Controller screen is frozen
If your Controller’s screen should freeze, press and hold the Mute and Music buttons
simultaneously on the Controller for approximately 3 seconds. The Controller will reset
itself momentarily.
Zones do not display properly
If the Controller does not display your zones properly, or displays the message,
“Searching for ZonePlayers...”
•
Make sure at least one ZonePlayer is plugged in and its status indicator is illumi-
nated solid white.
•
The ZonePlayer(s) may be going through an upgrade/restart, and zones will re-
appear after the restart.
•
•
Move the Controller closer to the ZonePlayer.
Your Controller may be configured to work with a different Sonos Multi-Room
Music System. Disconnect the Controller (see below) from the Sonos Multi-
Room Music System, and then re-add it. (This may be necessary if you pur-
chased a previously used Sonos system, or you inadvertently set up two differ-
ent mesh networks during the setup process.)
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To disconnect the Controller:
•
Select System Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced Settings>Factory
Reset from the Music menu.
Or,
•
If the message “Searching for ZonePlayers” is displayed, select Settings>Facto-
ry Reset.
Controller acting sluggish
If the Controller is acting sluggish, or the screen appears jerky, you are probably
experiencing wireless interference.
•
Change the wireless channel your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is operating
on by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel.
Controller doesn’t work in some parts of my home
•
•
Move the Controller closer to a ZonePlayer.
Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by selecting
System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel.
•
If these don’t solve the problem, you can extend the wireless range of your mu-
sic system by purchasing and installing a Sonos ZoneBridge.
Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone
Change the wireless channel your Sonos Multi-Room Music System is operating on by
selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>Wireless Channel.
Wrong album art displayed
faq.sonos.com/art for details on how album art is located and displayed.
Some radio stations don’t play
Internet radio stations are broadcasts provided by 3rd parties. Problems related to the
reliability of radio stations, archived programs, or podcasts should be directed to the
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Can I Eliminate The First Wire?
If you do not wish to play music where your router is located, an easy and inexpensive
solution is to purchase and install a Sonos ZoneBridge. (If you are replacing a
ZonePlayer that is already connected to your router, be sure to apply power and add
the ZoneBridge to your music system first before disconnecting the ZonePlayer from
your router. You can then disconnect the ZonePlayer from the router, connect the
ZoneBridge, and move the ZonePlayer to another location.)
It is possible to use another wireless bridge to eliminate the first wire in your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System, but this is an unsupported configuration, and as such,
and not to Sonos Technical Support.
Wireless bridge setup example
Tested, compatible hardware
Linksys WET54GS5
•
Tested, not compatible hardware
•
D-Link DWL-G810
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Resetting the Desktop Controller
If you want to join your computer to a different Sonos Multi-Room Music System, you
must first factory reset your Desktop Controller. (This may be necessary if you
inadvertently set up two different mesh networks during the setup process, or perhaps
you are setting up a previously used Sonos system.)
Using the Desktop Controller for Windows
1. Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menu.
2. Click Yes.
Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh
1. Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu.
2. Click Reset.
3. Select Quit.
Your Desktop Controller window will automatically close. The next time you start the
Desktop Controller software, the Setup Wizard will appear to prompt you through the
setup process. If you are joining your computer to a Sonos Multi-Room Music System
that is already set up, you do not have to press the Mute and Volume Up buttons on
every ZonePlayer again - just one that is connected to your Sonos system.
ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations
ZonePlayer
Status
Indicator
Mute
Button
Indicator
State
Additional
Information
Solid white
Off
Powered up, connected
to the network
You can turn the white
light off so it does not
display when your
ZonePlayer is in normal
operation.
Solid white
Solid green
Muted room
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Solid white
Flashinggreen
to solid green
Muted whole house
Flashing white
Flashing white
Off
Powering up (booting)
Flashinggreen
Powered up, not
connected to a Sonos
system
Flashing in unison
Flashing alternately
Flashing white
Flashing green Looking for a Sonos
Multi-Room Music
System
Flashing amber
Solid amber
Off
Powering up in reset
mode
ZonePlayer fault
warning
The ZonePlayer is
beginning to experience a
fault condition and will
reduce to 75% volume.
•
Check the ZonePlayer
vents for adequate
cooling
•
•
•
Check for speaker short
circuit
Mute and then unmute
the ZonePlayer
Unplug the ZonePlayer
for several minutes to
allow it to cool
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Long amber,
short white,
repeat
ZonePlayer fault
shutdown (mute)
If the fault condition
(above) is not remedied,
the ZonePlayer will
automatically mute itself to
prevent damage to the
ZonePlayer.
Solid or flashing
red
Diagnostics mode
You may be instructed to
enter Diagnostics mode by
a technician when you call
Customer Support to
report a problem.
If you accidentally enter
diagnostics mode, press
the Mute button to exit.
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About Your Music System
If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details
regarding your Sonos Multi-Room Music System. You can find this information by
choosing one of the following options:
•
•
From the Music menu on your Sonos Controller, select System Set-
tings>About Your Multi-Room Music System.
Or,
Or,
From the Sonos Desktop Controller for Windows menu bar, select Help>About
Sonos Desktop Controller.
•
From the Sonos Desktop Controller for Macintosh menu bar, click
Sonos>About Sonos.
Support Diagnostics
Support Diagnostics should only be accessed when you are talking with a Sonos
the correct telephone number for your country.) For general Sonos support
Using the Desktop Controller
1. From the File (or Sonos) menu, click Preferences.
2. Click the Diagnostics tab.
3. Click Submit Diagnostics if you are instructed to by your Sonos Support
representative.
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Sonos Device Specifications
Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100
Feature
Audio
Description
Rated Output
55W (ZP120) / 50W (ZP100) minimum RMS per channel (8
Ohms, 20-20kHz, THD+N<0.02%)
Speaker Connections
Spring binding posts (in North America, the ZP120 has
combined spring binding post/banana jack connectors)
Line In
Auto-detecting RCA type
Subwoofer Output
Auto-detecting RCA type, 80 Hz crossover
Music Access
Audio Formats Supported
Compressed MP3, WMA (including Windows Media
purchased songs), AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible .AA
files (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as
well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.
Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support
for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz
sample rates.
Apple “FairPlay” and WMA Lossless formats not currently
supported. Firmware upgradeable to support future audio
formats.
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Napster®, Rhapsody ®, SIRIUS®, Pandora®, Last.fm™, and
downloads from: AOL® Music Now, Audible.com®, eMusic®,
URGE™, Wal-Mart®, Yahoo! Music™ Unlimited, RadioTime,
and Zune™ Marketplace.
Operating Systems (for
stored files)
Windows Vista, Windows XP, including Windows XP Media
Center; Macintosh OS X; NAS (network-attached storage)
devices supporting CIFS
Internet Radio
Streaming MP3 or WMA
Ethernet Connection
Wireless Connectivity
2 or 4-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless
mesh network
Network Bridging
2 or 4-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect
through SonosNet™
Internet connectivity
DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet
connection required. Internet functionality may require
payment of separate fee to a service provider.
General
Power Supply
AC 120/240, 50-60 Hz, user-switchable
Volume and Mute
Front Panel Buttons
Front Panel LED Indicators
ZonePlayer status and Mute status
Dimensions
ZP100
ZP120
.
10.2” x 8.2” x 4.4” (260 x 209.5 x 113 mm)
8.15” x 7.3” x 3.5“ (207 x185 x 89mm)
Weight
ZP100
ZP120
.
10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg)
Operating Temperature
32 º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
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Storage Temperature
Finish
4 º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C)
Die-cast matte aluminum enclosure on light gray base
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Sonos ZonePlayer 90/80
Feature
Audio
Description
Sound Quality
Line In
THD+N<0.009%, 20-20kHz
Analog (RCA), auto-detecting
Line Out
Analog (RCA), digital (optical and coaxial)
Music Access
Audio Formats Supported
Compressed MP3, WMA (including Windows Media
purchased songs), AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible .AA
files (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as
well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.
Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support
for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz
sample rates.
Apple “FairPlay” and WMA Lossless formats not currently
supported. Firmware upgradeable to support future audio
formats.
Audio Services Supported
Napster®, Rhapsody®, SIRIUS®, Pandora®, Last.fm™, and
downloads from: AOL® Music Now, Audible.com®, eMusic®,
URGE™, Wal-Mart®, Yahoo! Music™ Unlimited, RadioTime,
and Zune™ Marketplace.
Operating Systems (for
stored files)
Windows Vista, Windows XP, including Windows XP Media
Center; Macintosh OS X 10.4 or later; NAS (network-attached
storage) devices supporting CIFS
Internet Radio
Streaming MP3 or WMA
Ethernet Connection
Wireless Connectivity
2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless
mesh network.
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Network Bridging
2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through
SonosNet™
Internet connectivity
DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet
connection required. Internet functionality may require
payment of separate fee to a service provider
General
Power Supply
AC 100/240, 50-60 Hz
Front Panel Buttons
Front Panel LED Indicators
Dimensions
Volume and Mute
ZonePlayer status and Mute status
5.4” x 5.5” x 2.9” (136.0 x 139.7 x 74.0 mm)
1.5 lbs. (.69 kg)
Weight
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Finish
32 º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
4 º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C)
Light gray/high quality PC grade
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Feature
Description
Display and User Interface
Screen Type
Transflective LCD screen, with adjustable backlighting
3.5” (diagonal) color LCD, 240 x 320 (QVGA)
Screen Resolution
Browse Control
Touch-sensitive scroll wheel with center-mounted selector
button
Function Buttons
Indicators
9 Backlit buttons, 3 soft-selector buttons below screen
Wireless signal strength and battery charge indicator (on-
screen), battery status indicator LEDs
Power/Connections
Battery Type
Battery Charging Time
Rechargeable Li-ION Polymer battery, factory replaceable
2 hours to fully charge
DC Charger
Input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ, Output 6 VDC, 3.8 A
Auxiliary Power Connection Bottom-mounted charger contacts
Wireless Connectivity
SonosNet™ a secure AES encrypted peer-to-peer wireless
mesh network
General
Dimensions
Weight
6.5”x 3.8” x 0.95” (165mm x 97mm x 24.5mm)
12.5 oz. (360 g)
Finish
Metal cladding on light gray enclosure, splash-resistant
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Sonos ZoneBridge
Feature
Description
Power/Connections
Ethernet Connection
Wireless Connectivity
2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless
mesh network
Network Bridging
2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through
SonosNet™
•
Easy Internet connectivity for other products in the
house - SonosNet can stream any data in between its
nodes. A ZoneBridge has two Ethernet jacks on the back
to bring standard Internet connectivity to your set-top
box, PVR, PC, Game Console or NAS drive
•
•
Extend the range of the Sonos system - stream music
wirelessly to a remote location by placing a ZoneBridge
in between a ZonePlayer in a remote location and the
rest of the Sonos system.
Expand the wireless reach of the Controller- improve
Controller access to SonosNet by placing a ZoneBridge in
areas where wireless coverage needs a boost. Ideal for
retrofits, where all ZonePlayers might be in one location
instead of being placed throughout the home.
Internet Connectivity
Connect Button
DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet
connection required. Internet functionality may require
payment of separate fee to a service provider
Automatic wired or wireless setup of Sonos Multi-Room
Music System
LED Indication
Power Supply
Dimensions
ZoneBridge status
Slim external power adapter, Output: DC 5V, 2A
4.33" x 4.33” x 1.61" (110mm W x 110mm D x 41mm H)
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Sonos Loudspeaker SP100
Feature
Audio
Description
Bandwidth
75 Hz-20kHz 3dB
85dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
8 ohms
Sensitivity
Nominal Impedance
Crossover Frequency
Power handling
Drive Components
1.850 kHz
75 watts (125 watts peak)
Two-way system using one 1" (2.5cm) magnetically shielded,
Teteron dome driver with 5.5" (14cm) magnetically shielded
polypropylene copolymer core woofer.
General
Dimensions
Weight
11.3 x 6.4 x 7.6 in. (288 high x 163 wide x 194 deep mm)
10.5 lbs (4.7 kg)
Finish
Dark grey/charcoal grey
Speaker Wire
10 ft. of 14-gauge cable provided for each speaker
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Sonos Setup Using Controller
If you don’t have digital music stored on your computer, or don’t use Windows® or
Macintosh OS X® operating systems, you can put the Sonos System Setup CD away in a
safe place and use the handheld Sonos Controller to set up your Sonos Multi-Room
Music System.
Note: If you have just purchased a new Sonos Controller, you should charge the
battery. Connect your Sonos Controller to the power adapter using the adapter
cable. You can use your Controller while it is charging.
If you do have digital music stored on a computer or a network-attached storage (NAS)
device, the computer directories or folders that contain your music files must be shared
so that the Sonos Multi-Room Music System can access them. Before you begin, enable
file sharing on each computer that holds the music files you want to access.The Sonos
Multi-Room Music System will recognize many standard shared folders on your
computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device. For additional information, visit
System Setup Using the Controller
Step 1: Connect a Sonos component to your router
Connect one ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge to your router using a standard Ethernet cable
(included), and then apply power.
•
If you have structured (built-in) wiring that connects to a router located
elsewhere in your home, you can connect the Ethernet cable from a live wall
plate into one of the Ethernet switch connectors on the back of your Sonos
component.)
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Step 2: Place the other ZonePlayers or ZoneBridges in the rooms of your choice
•
•
•
If you are adding a ZonePlayer 120/100, attach speakers to your ZonePlayer (see
If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100 on 2-6).
If you are adding a ZonePlayer 90/80, connect to an external amplified device
(see "Using Line-out" on page 2-18).
If you are connecting a ZoneBridge, simply apply power.
Step 3: Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Welcome screen on your Sonos Controller, press the OK button located
in the center of the scroll wheel.
2. Follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to connect your ZonePlayer or
ZoneBridge.
ZoneBridge Setup
•You will be prompted to press and release the Connect button on
top of the ZoneBridge. The indicator lights will flash green and white
while the ZoneBridge is connecting.
ZonePlayer Setup
•You will be prompted to press and release the Mute and Volume Up
buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer.
•The Mute and ZonePlayer Status indicator lights will flash green
and white while the ZonePlayer is connecting. You can release the
buttons as soon as they start to blink (approximately 1 second.)
•When the ZonePlayer has been successfully added to your music
system, the Mute indicator will go out and the ZonePlayer Status
indicator will change to solid white.
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3. During the setup process, you’ll be asked to register your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System. You need to be registered in order to receive Sonos technical support and
free software upgrades, as well as to activate free music service trial subscriptions
for services like Rhapsody and Napster.
4. When you see the message Setup Complete, press OK.
Step 4: Play some music!
1. Press the Music button to display the Music menu.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•
To activate a free music service trial, select Music Service Trials. (Your music
system must be registered to activate a trial, so if you have not yet registered,
you can do it now by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>System
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Registration.)
•
To add a Sonos-compatible music service you already subscribe to, select
System Settings>Music Service Setup, and select Add.
•
•
To select an Internet radio station, radio show, or podcast, select Radio.
If you have music folders stored on your computer, press the Music button, and
then select System Settings>Music Library Management>Music Library
Setup to set up Sonos access to them.
•
Select Add New. The Sonos System may detect your shared music folder(s)
automatically. If it is detected, highlight the shared folder, and press OK. If it
is not detected, select Enter New.
•
Press Type... to enter the path for this folder. Type \\Name\Sharename,
where Name is the network name for your computer or NAS device, and
Sharename is the name of the top level shared folder (for example,
\\linkstation\music_share), and then press Accept.
•
•
Press OK.
If the folder is not shared anonymously, you will be prompted to enter a user
name and password. When required:
•
•
Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Username field and press Type.
Type the name of a user with permission to access this folder, and then press
Accept.
•
•
•
Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and press Type.
Type the password associated with this user, and then press Accept.
Now you can simply select Music Library from the Music menu to play the
music stored on your computer.
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Setup with a NAS Device (no router)
Step 1: Apply power to a Sonos component
Attach the power cord to a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge and plug into a wall outlet.
Step 2: Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos Controller
1. From the Welcome screen on your Sonos Controller, press the OK button located
in the center of the scroll wheel.
2. Follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to connect your ZonePlayer or
ZoneBridge.
ZoneBridge Setup
•You will be prompted to press and release the Connect button on
top of the ZoneBridge. The indicator lights will flash green and white
while the ZoneBridge is connecting.
ZonePlayer Setup
•You will be prompted to press and release the Mute and Volume Up
buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer.
•The Mute and ZonePlayer Status indicator lights will flash green
and white while the ZonePlayer is connecting. You can release the
buttons as soon as they start to blink (approximately 1 second.)
•When the ZonePlayer has been successfully added to your music
system, the Mute indicator will go out and the ZonePlayer Status
indicator will change to solid white.
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3. During the setup process, you’ll be asked to register your Sonos Multi-Room Music
System. You need to be registered in order to receive Sonos technical support and
free software upgrades, as well as to activate free music service trial subscriptions
for services like Rhapsody and Napster.
4. When you see the message Setup Complete, press OK.
5. Connect the NAS device to your computer, and then access the Web
Configuration utility (see your product documentation for instructions on setting
a static IP). Through this interface, specify a static IP address for the NAS of
169.254.x.x (e.g. 169.254.10.100) and a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.
6. Once you have saved these settings, disconnect the NAS box from your computer
and connect it to one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the ZonePlayer or
ZoneBridge.
7. Press the Music button on your Sonos Controller twice to display the Music menu.
8. Select System Settings>Music Library Management >Music Library Setup.
9. Select Add New. At this point the Sonos System may detect your share
automatically. If it does not, select Enter New>Type…
10. Type the path for this folder, \\NASname\sharename, where NASname is the
network name for your NAS device and sharename is the name of the top level
shared folder, and then press Accept.
11. Press OK.
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12. If the folder is not shared anonymously, you will be prompted to enter a user
name and password. When required:
•
•
Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Username field and press Type.
Accept.
•
•
Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and press Type.
Type the password associated with this user, and then press Accept.
Step 3: Place the other ZonePlayers or ZoneBridges in the rooms of your choice
1. Choose one of the following options:
•
•
•
If you are adding a ZonePlayer 120/100, attach speakers to your ZonePlayer (see
If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100 on 2-6) and then apply power.
If you are adding a ZonePlayer 90/80, connect to an external amplified device
(see "Using Line-out" on page 2-18) and then apply power.
If you are connecting a ZoneBridge, simply apply power.
2. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer or
ZoneBridge and press OK. Follow the prompts to add more Sonos components
to your music system
Step 4: Play some music!
1. Press the Music button to display the Music menu.
2. Choose one of the following options:
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•
•
To play music stored on your NAS drive, select Music Library.
To activate a free music service trial, select Music Service Trials. (Your music
system must be registered to activate a trial, so if you have not yet registered,
you can do it now by selecting System Settings>Advanced Settings>System
Registration.)
•
•
To add a Sonos-compatible music service you already subscribe to, select
System Settings>Music Service Setup, and select Add.
To play an Internet radio station, radio show, or podcast, select Radio.
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A
about your music system A-13
activate music trial 4-24
add alarm 5-4, 6-5, 7-9
add Audible account info 4-31
add compatible music service 4-25
add more music, Pandora 4-49
add music 4-3, 4-6
add music, does not display 4-4
add Napster trial 4-34, 4-37, 4-41
add Pandora account 4-48
add Pandora station 4-45, 4-52
Add Rhapsody account 4-60
Add Rhapsody trial 4-59
add Rhapsody trial 4-55, 4-62
add shared folder 4-3, 4-5
add SIRIUS trial 4-65, 4-72
Add Sonos playlist 4-77
add to Favorites, radio 4-81
add to Pandora station 4-46, 4-53
add tracks to Napster library 4-36, 4-40, 4-43
add tracks to Rhapsody library 4-58, 4-64
add ZonePlayer 2-13
additional help A-13
adjust Controller settings 7-14
adjust sound settings 2-17
advanced options 4-62
advanced settings, Controller 7-15
alarm clock 5-4, 6-5
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alarm, add 6-5, 7-9
alarm, delete 7-10
alarms 5-4
album art, incorrect A-8
album art, large 4-23
albumartist 4-16
all zones, drop 3-4
allow new devices and computers 4-76
analog audio in, ZP100 2-29
analog audio in, ZP120 2-27
analog audio in, ZP90 2-30
analog audio out, ZP100 2-29
analog audio out, ZP90 2-30
AOL Music Now 4-75
ask a question A-13
Audible 4-29
audio formats supported B-1
audio in, ZP100 2-29
audio in, ZP120 2-27
audio out, ZP100 2-29
audio services supported B-2
auto check for software updates 7-12
automatic media sharing 4-76
automatic updates, music index 4-8
automix, Napster 4-36, 4-39, 4-43
B
back button 7-4
balance control 2-17
bass 6-4
battery charge indicator 7-7
battery charging time B-6
battery charging, Controller 7-2, C-1
battery replacement, Controller 7-3
battery status indicator 7-7
battery type B-6
bookmark a Pandora track 4-51
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bookmark Pandora track 4-47, 4-54
browse control, specs B-6
browse music library 4-9
button brightness, Controller 7-15
C
can’t see ZoneBridge 2-12
cannot see music services tab 4-26
change language 1-4
change music service password 4-28
change operating mode 2-16
change play mode 4-21
change wireless channel 5-8, 6-8, 7-17
charger B-6
clear queue 4-21
click sound setting 7-14
clock, view 7-11
coaxial digital audio out, ZP90 2-31
compilations 4-14
compressed 5-8
compressed encoding 6-8, 7-17
computer, connect to line-out 2-20
connect button, ZoneBridge B-7
connect Controller 7-1
connect device to line-out 2-18
connect external source 2-20
connect to home theater 2-18
connecting speakers 2-6
connectors, rear panel ZonePlayer 2-32
connectors, rear panel ZP100 2-28
connectors, rear panel ZP120 2-26
connectors, rear panel ZP90 2-30
contributing artists 4-17
Controller buttons 7-4
Controller not working A-8
Controller reset A-7
Controller screen frozen A-7
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Controller sleep modes 7-8
Controller specifications B-6, B-9
Controller, connecting 7-1
Controller, jerky screen A-8
Controller, sluggish A-8
Controller, turn off 7-8
cordless phone interference A-8
create Sonos playlist 4-77
D
date and time settings 6-4
date, set 5-4, 7-9
deep sleep 7-8
deep sleep timer 7-15
delay 5-8, 6-8
delay, music A-7
delete alarm 5-5, 6-5
delete music service trial 4-28
delete Napster account 4-37, 4-40
delete Pandora station 4-46, 4-50, 4-53
delete Rhapsody account 4-59, 4-62
delete Sonos playlist 4-79
diagnostics A-13
diagnostics mode A-12
digital out, ZP90 2-31
display description B-6, B-9
display off soft button 7-11
documentation error A-13
download software updates 5-6, 6-7, 7-11
drag and drop 4-10, 4-11, 4-12, 4-57
drop all zones 3-4
drop zones 3-4
E
edit alarm 5-5, 6-5
equalization 2-17
equalizer 5-3, 6-3
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equalizer button 2-17, 6-4
Ethernet cable C-3, C-6
Ethernet connection B-2, B-4, B-7
Ethernet switch connectors 2-32
Ethernet switch connectors, ZP100 2-28
Ethernet switch connectors, ZP120 2-26
Ethernet switch connectors, ZP90 2-30
expired SIRIUS trial 4-66
expired trial, delete 4-28
explicit content, Napster 4-36, 4-39, 4-43
explicit content, Pandora 4-45, 4-49, 4-52
explicit content, SIRIUS 4-68, 4-72, 4-74
extender mode 2-16
external audio source 2-20
F
factory reset A-7
factory reset ZonePlayer A-5
factory reset, Controller A-8
fast forward 5-3, 6-3, 7-5
file sharing, enabling 6-11
file storage supported B-2, B-4
file types supported B-1, B-4
firewall information 5-9, 6-9
fix permissions 4-4
flashing amber light A-6, A-12
flashing red light A-12
folders, sort by 4-14
formats, audio B-1
frozen, Controller A-7
G
group compilations 4-14
group compilations, iTunes 4-15
group zones 3-1
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H
hidden ZonePlayer 2-16
hide music services tab 4-26
home theater, connect to 2-18
home theater, encoding setting 6-8
I
imported playlists 4-18
include linked zones 5-5, 6-5, 7-10
index music 4-8
interference 7-17, A-8
interference, wireless 5-8, 6-8
Internet radio 4-80
iPod, connect to ZonePlayer 2-20
ISS Black Ice 5-11
iTunes 4-18
iTunes compilations 4-15
K
keyboard shortcuts 1-5, 1-6
L
language preference 1-4
large album art 4-23
last.FM 4-25
LED explanations A-10
left speaker terminals 2-26, 2-28
light sensor 7-7
light sleep 7-8
light, turn off 2-15
line in B-4
line out B-4
line out level 2-18
line-in encoding 5-8, 7-17
line-in music source 2-20
line-in, change name 2-20
line-out 2-18
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line-out level 2-19
link all zones 3-3
link zones 3-2
loudness control 6-4
loudspeaker B-9
M
M3U 4-18
mains input 2-27, 2-28
mains input, ZonePlayer 2-32
manage music folders 4-3
manage music queue 4-19
media sharing 4-75
metadata 4-13
motion sensor 7-8, 7-15
move track 4-20
MP3 B-1, B-4
MP3 player, connect to ZonePlayer 2-20
music access, specs B-1, B-4, B-7
music button 7-4
music delay A-7
music does not play A-1
music download service 4-75
music index 4-4, 4-6
music library 4-1
music library permissions 4-4
music queue 4-2
music service 4-23
music service trial, delete 4-28
music service, add 4-25
music services tab 4-26
music stops A-6
music trial, activate 4-24
mute 7-7
mute all zones 2-25, 5-4, 6-4, 7-7
mute button indicator 2-25
mute button, ZonePlayer 2-25
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mute zone 2-25
N
Napster 4-33
Napster library, add to 4-40
Napster library, add tracks 4-36, 4-43
Napster Radio 4-37, 4-40, 4-44
Napster trial 4-34, 4-37, 4-41
Napster, automix 4-36, 4-39, 4-43
Napster, select music 4-35, 4-39
NAS device setup, no router C-5
need help A-13
network bridging B-2
network bridging, ZoneBridge B-7
new alarm 5-4, 6-5, 7-9
new to SIRIUS 4-65, 4-68
next 5-3, 6-3, 7-5
no sound A-5
no sound, one speaker A-6
Norton Personal Firewall 5-11
Now Playing screen, large album art 4-23
O
OK button 7-14
operating mode, ZonePlayer 2-16
operating systems 1-1, B-2
operating systems, other C-1
operating temperature specifications B-2, B-5, B-8
orange light A-6, A-11
overheat condition A-6
P
Pandora 4-44
Pandora, add account 4-48
Pandora, add more music 4-49
Pandora, bookmark track 4-51
Pandora, delete station 4-50
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Pandora, explicit content 4-52
Pandora, rate track 4-50
Pandora, rename station 4-50
Pandora, select radio station 4-49
party mode 3-3
password, music service 4-28
pause 5-3, 6-3
pause all 2-18
play 5-3, 6-3, 7-5
play formats 1-2
play mode 4-21
play next 4-9
play now, replace queue 4-10, 4-12
playback controls 6-3
playback controls, DCR 5-2
playlist formats 1-2
PLS 4-18
power scroll 4-13
power supply, specs B-2, B-5, B-7
power, ZonePlayer 2-32
power, ZP100 2-28
power, ZP120 2-27
powered speakers, connect to 2-20
previous 5-3, 6-3, 7-5
Q
queue 4-2
R
radio 4-80
radio station, search 4-82
rate a Pandora track 4-47, 4-50, 4-53
rated output B-1, B-4
rattling sound 7-8
RCA cables 2-20
rear panel connectors, ZonePlayer 2-32
rear panel connectors, ZP100 2-28
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rear panel connectors, ZP120 2-26
rear panel connectors, ZP90 2-30
registration, cannot access A-6
remove shared folder 4-3, 4-5
remove track 4-19
rename a Pandora station 4-50
rename Pandora station 4-46, 4-53
rename Sonos playlist 4-79
rename ZonePlayer 2-14
reorder queue 4-20
repeat 4-21, 4-22, 5-3, 6-3
reset Controller A-7
reset Desktop Controller A-10
reset permissions 4-4
reset ZonePlayer A-5
rewind 5-3, 6-3, 7-5
Rhapsody 4-54
Rhapsody library, add tracks 4-58, 4-64
Rhapsody music guide 4-57
Rhapsody Radio 4-58, 4-64
Rhapsody trial 4-55, 4-59, 4-62
Rhapsody, search 4-57, 4-64
right speaker terminals 2-26, 2-28
S
schedule music index updates 4-4, 4-6, 4-8
screen brightness, Controller 7-15
screen resolution B-6
scrobbling 4-33
scroll wheel 7-5
search 4-10, 4-11, 4-13
search Rhapsody 4-57, 4-64
searching for ZonePlayers error A-7
select music, Rhapsody 4-60
select music, Windows Media Player 4-77
select Napster radio station 4-44
select Pandora radio station 4-46, 4-49, 4-53
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select Rhapsody radio station 4-64
select SIRIUS station 4-68, 4-72
select wireless channel 5-8, 6-8, 7-17
selecting music, Napster 4-35, 4-39
selecting music, Rhapsody 4-56, 4-64
set permissions 4-4
set sleep timer 7-10
set time 6-4
setting date and time 5-4, 7-9
setting up your system 6-1
settings, Controller A-8
setup and operation, alternate C-1
setup using Controller C-1
setup, NAS device
o router C-5
setup, no router C-5
setup, no software C-1
setup, Windows 3-1
shared folders C-1
shortcut keys 1-5, 1-6
show clock 7-11
show menu 7-14
show music services tab 4-26
show time 7-11
shuffle 4-21, 4-22, 5-3, 6-3
shuffle/repeat 4-22
SIRIUS 4-65
SIRIUS trial 4-68
SIRIUS, free trial 4-65, 4-72
SIRIUS, playback 4-68, 4-74
SIRIUS, select station 4-68, 4-74
SIRIUS, upgrade account 4-67, 4-73
sleep modes 7-8
sleep timer 5-6, 7-10
sleep timer, docked 7-15
sleep timer, undocked 7-14
sluggish Controller A-8
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snooze 7-11
software updates 5-6, 6-6, 7-11
solid amber ZonePlayer light A-11
solid red light A-12
Sonos Extender mode 2-16
sort by preference 4-14
sort folders by 7-16
sound settings 6-4
speaker connections B-1
specifications, Controller B-6
specifications, loudspeaker B-9
specifications, ZoneBridge B-7
specifications, ZP90 B-4
status indicator, solid amber A-6
status indicator, turn off 2-15
status indicator, ZonePlayer 2-24, 2-31
stop alarm 7-11
stop music 2-18
stream external audio 2-20
subscribe to Napster 4-34, 4-37
subscribe to Rhapsody 4-55
subscribe to SIRIUS 4-66, 4-72
subwoofer 2-27, 2-29
subwoofer output B-1
support diagnostics A-13
system registration 1-4
system requirements 1-1
T
technical support 1-3
time, set 5-4, 7-9
Top 100s (Napster) 4-42
TOSLINK 2-31
treble 6-4
troubleshooting A-1
troubleshooting, Controller A-7
troubleshooting, ZonePlayer A-5
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Index
turn off alarm 7-11
turn off automatic music index updates 4-9
turn off Controller 7-8
turn off music system 2-18
turn off white indicator 2-15
TV, connect using line-in 2-20
U
uncompressed 5-8
uncompressed encoding 6-8, 7-17
update music index 4-4, 4-6
update wireless channel 5-8, 6-8, 7-17
upgrade software 5-6, 6-6, 7-11
upgrade to Windows Vista A-1
upgrading SIRIUS account 4-67, 4-71
UPnP settings 4-58, 4-61
Urge 4-75
using Audible 4-29
using Rhapsody 4-54
using SIRIUS 4-65
Using Windows Media Player 4-75
V
view clock 5-4, 7-11
view, compilation albums 4-14
Vista A-1
voltage select 2-27, 2-28
volume control 5-3, 6-3
volume control, home theater 2-19
volume control, line-out 2-19
W
Wal-Mart 4-75
WAV metadata 4-13
weight, Controller B-6
weight, speakers B-9
weight, ZonePlayer B-2, B-5, B-8
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I-14
why is this track playing 4-47, 4-51, 4-54
Windows file sharing 6-11
Windows firewall 5-9
Windows Media Player 4-75
Windows media sharing 4-75
Windows setup 5-1
Windows Vista upgrade A-1
wireless channel 5-8, 7-17
wireless connectivity B-2, B-4, B-7
wireless interference 5-8, 6-8, 7-17, A-8
wireless setup A-9
wireless signal strength indicator 7-7
WPL 4-18
Y
Yahoo Music Unlimited 4-75
Z
zone groups 3-1
ZoneAlarm (free) 5-9
ZoneAlarm (Pro) 5-10
ZoneBridge does not display 2-12
ZoneBridge, not displaying 2-12
ZonePlayer dimensions B-2, B-5, B-7
ZonePlayer not authorized 4-75
Zoneplayer not working A-5
ZonePlayer overheat shutdown A-12
ZonePlayer overheat warning A-11
ZonePlayer specifications B-1, B-4
ZonePlayer status indicator 2-24, 2-31
ZonePlayer weight B-2, B-5
ZonePlayer, add 2-13
Zoneplayer, factory reset A-5
ZonePlayer, hidden 2-16
ZonePlayer, rename 2-14
ZonePlayers not authorized by windows media sharing 4-75
zones button 7-4
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Index
I-15
Zune Marketplace 4-75
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