Sonos Connect AMP User manual

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Overview Power your passive speakers, create your dream smart
home, and enjoy endless possibilities for multiroom listening.
Play music through your favorite speakers
Enhance your TV sound
Connect Amp to your TV to create the ultimate entertainment
system.
(For even deeper sound, add a Sonos Sub or connect a third-
party subwoofer.)
See Setup when you’re ready to add Amp to your Sonos
system.
Amp features a built-in state-of-the-art digital amplifier
that can power large or small speakers so you can enjoy
superior audio in any room.
Works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 (for Android and
iOS).
Connect your favorite bookshelf, floor-standing, in-wall, or
in-ceiling speakers to Amp to stream all the music you
love.
Connect a turntable, stereo, or portable audio device and
play the sound on any Sonos speaker.
Use Amp and a pair of 3rd-party speakers to create two
front audio channels.
Use Amp with third-party speakers to add surround
sound if you already have a Sonos home theater speaker
(Arc, Arc SL, Beam, or another Amp) connected to your
TV.

Controls and lights
Status light
Displays the product's
connection to WiFi,
indicates when the volume
is muted, and signals
errors.
Learn more
Volume control
Touch and hold to quickly
change the volume.
Play/Pause
Touch to play or pause
sound.
Volume up (right)
Volume down (left)
TV—When the TV is
on, touch to toggle the
sound on and off.
Music—When the TV
is off, touch to pause
or restart music.

Next/Previous
(Music only)
Note: You can’t skip
forward or go back when
listening to a radio station.
Swipe right across the
touch controls to skip
to the next song.
Swipe left to go to the
previous song.

Connector panel
1HDMI ARC Use an HDMI cable to connect Amp
to your TV’s HDMI ARC port.
2Ethernet ports Use an Ethernet cable if you want to
connect to a router, computer, or
network-attached storage (NAS)
device (optional).
3Join button Press to connect during setup.
4AC power (Mains) port Use only the supplied power cord
(using a third-party power cord will
void your warranty).
Note: Insert the power cord firmly.
5Analog audio in Use a standard RCA audio cable
(included) to connect Amp's analog
audio inputs to the outputs on another
device, like a pre-amplified turntable
or portable music player.

6Subwoofer 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 Amp output.
7Speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to
connect your speakers to Amp.
Select a location
You can place Amp just about anywhere—in an electronics rack, on a shelf, or on a credenza
with your TV.
Rack mounted
Placed on a credenza
Amp mounts perfectly in any electronics rack.
Place two Amps side by side in a 2U rack.
Place four Amps in a 3U rack.
Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 3 in / 50 mm from the TV.
Don’t block the TV’s IR sensor.
If put on a shelf, place at the front and keep 3" (minimum) clearance on all sides.
Don’t block the front of Amp so you can reach the touch controls.

Connect the cables
1Make sure your speakers are
compatible with Amp:
2Remove the cap from the banana
plug to reveal the connection hole.
3Insert the stripped end of the speaker
wire into the hole, then put the cap
back on the banana plug to secure
the connection.
Note: Connect the red (+) and black
(-) terminals from each speaker to the
corresponding banana plugs and
terminals on Amp. Mismatching of
polarities will result in weak central
sound and a distorted sense of sound
direction.
Your speakers’ power rating
should be at least 125W for 8 ohm
speakers, and at least 200W for 4
ohm speakers. Do not connect
speakers rated at less than 4 ohm.
Amp can drive speakers with
nominal impedance above 4
ohms. Two pairs of 8 ohm
speakers wired in parallel are also
supported. Don’t wire your
speakers in series because it will
result in poor sound quality.

4Insert the banana plug into the proper
speaker terminal on the back of Amp.
5Repeat to install the other speaker
wires.
6Connect the power cord and plug in
Amp.
7If you're connecting Amp to your TV,
use an HDMI cable to connect from
Amp's 's HDMI port to your TV.
When connected, Amp creates two
front audio channels and plays your
TV sound through your favorite non-
Sonos speakers.
If your TV has an HDMI ARC port,
connect the HDMI cable to your
TV’s HDMI ARC port.
If your TV doesn’t have an
HDMI ARC port, you'll need the
optical adapter. Attach it to the
HDMI cable and connect the
optical adapter end to your
TV’s optical digital OUT port.

Line in
Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable (with a built-in phono
preamp), to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (Era 300, Era 100, Amp, Port, or Five).
Then go to > Line-In to select the source and start playback.
Note: Era 300 and Era 100 require a Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter (sold separately).
Other products may require a different type of line-in adapter depending on your audio source.
Learn more
Stereo to mono
Amp plays audio in stereo by default. You can change the sound settings for the room
associated with the Port so it plays in two mono channels when playing music.
1. Go to Settings > System, and select Amp.
2. Select Advanced Audio > Stereo/Mono, then choose an option.
Learn more

Specifications
Feature Description
AUDIO
Amplifier Class-D digital amplifier
Amplifier power 125W/Ch into 8 ohms
Speaker connections Banana plugs (2)
Line-in sources supported
Audio device with analog RCA output or
optical output (optical adapter required).
TV device with HDMI ARC or optical
output (optical adapter required).
Subwoofer output Auto-detecting RCA type, adjustable
crossover
NETWORKING

Feature Description
Wireless connectivity
Using Sonos S2: Connects to WiFi
network with any 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
broadcast-capable router.
Using Sonos S1: Connects to WiFi
network with any 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz
broadcast-capable router. 802.11n only
network configurations are not
supported—you can either change the
router settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a
Sonos product to your router.
Ethernet ports
Dual Ethernet ports can connect Amp to a
wired home network and allow for
connection of additional Sonos products.
GENERAL
System requirements Passive speakers with speaker wire,
broadband internet, and Sonos app.
Power supply Auto-switching 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz
2.5A AC universal input
Controls Touch interface with volume up/down,
previous/next song and play/pause.
Status indicator
Displays the product's connection to WiFi,
indicates when the volume is muted, and
signals errors.

Feature Description
Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.52 x 8.54 x 8.54 in / 64 x 217 x 217 mm
Weight 4.6 lbs. (2.1 kg)
Operating temperature 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Storage temperature -4 to 122 F (-20 to 50 C)
Product finish Black
Package contents Sonos Amp, 2 banana plugs, AC power
cord, and Quickstart Guide
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Important safety information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on
your Sonos products.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or
attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
14. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.