Sonos WIRELESS DOCK User manual

Wireless Dock
Product Guide
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The Sonos Wireless Dock...
Allows you to play your favorite music from an iPod® or iPhone® on a Sonos system
— all throughout your home. The dock is compatible with:
• iPod touch (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation)
•iPodclassic
• iPod nano (3rd, 4th and 5th generation)
• iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone
• Charges while it’s seated in the dock. The Wireless Dock supports 1 Amp
charging, the latest specification from Apple®.
• Is great for parties — simply have your friends dock their iPod or iPhone for
play back on your Sonos system.
Technical Support
To help you get the most enjoyment from your Sonos system, we have a Support team
ready to answer any question—big or small.
Web site: www.sonos.com/support
• For help with troubleshooting and support issues, visit our Web site where you
can visit the Forums, browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages, or
request assistance.
Email: Suppor[email protected]
Text-Chat and Telephone: www.sonos.com/support/contact
• Please visit the Text-Chat and Telephone link to find the correct telephone
number for your country.

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Before You Begin
• At least one ZonePlayer must be set up before adding the Wireless Dock to your
Sonos Multi-Room Music System. For help with this step, refer to the 
instructions packaged with your ZonePlayer(s).
• If a software update is available, be sure to update your Sonos Multi-Room 
Music System before adding the Wireless Dock.
Adding a Wireless Dock
The Sonos Wireless Dock allows you to play music stored on your docked iPod or
iPhone in any or every room of your home, all perfectly synchronized.
1. Attach the power adapter and plug in the Wireless Dock.
2. Choose one of the following options:
• Using any handheld Sonos Controller, select Settings>Add a Sonos 
Component from the Music Menu.
•UsingtheSonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Add a Sonos Component
from the Zones menu.

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During the setup process, you will be prompted to press and release the Connect
button on the back of the dock. The indicator lights will flash green and white while
the ZoneBridge is connecting.
You may be prompted to update the wireless dock after you add it to your Sonos
system.
• If the indicator lights begin to flash green and red alternately, it means your
Wireless Dock and one or more ZonePlayers are not on the same Sonos 
software version. Please check for software updates by selecting Settings>
Online Updates.
• If the status indicator LED begins to flash red when you dock your iPod, it
means this device is not a supported model. (Please see page 2 for compatible
devices.)
Note: For additional status indicator explanations, please see
"LED Explanations" on page 12.

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Autoplay mode
Autoplay mode provides a seamless transition between your portable and home audio
experience. You can walk in the door, place your device in the dock, and the music
that’s playing on your iPod or iPhone automatically starts playing over Sonos. You will
be prompted to select an Autoplay zone during setup. You can change the autoplay
zone anytime (see "Changing Dock Settings" on page 7.)

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While your device is seated in the dock in autoplay mode, you can select music
directly from the device. You can switch to accessory mode at any time to make
music selections and control playback using a Sonos Controller.
• To switch to accessory mode, simply start browsing the music on your iPhone
or iPod using any Sonos Controller — playback control automatically shifts to
your Sonos system.
Sonos Controller for
Mac or PC
Sonos Controller for iPhone

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• To return to autoplay mode, simply undock and redock your device.
Changing Dock Settings
You can change your wireless dock settings anytime.
Using a handheld Sonos Controller
1. Using a handheld Sonos Controller, select Settings>Dock Settings from the
Music Menu.
2. Select the wireless dock you want to make changes for.
3. Choose one of the following options:
• Select Dock Name to type a new name for the dock (the default name is 
Wireless Dock.)
• Select Autoplay Zone to select the zone that will automatically play audio
when you start music directly from an iPod or iPod touch and then place it in
the wireless dock.
• Select Include Grouped Zones to include (yes) or exclude (no) currently
grouped zones from Autoplay mode.
Note: When your iPhone is seated in the dock in Autoplay mode, the
ringtone for incoming calls will play through your Sonos system. If you
do not want to hear ringtones or other system sounds associated with
your device, simply set the iPhone ringer switch (located on the left
side of your phone) to silent.

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• Select Autoplay Volume to adjust the volume level for the Autoplay zone.
• Select White Status Indicator Light to turn the white status indicator on or off
when the dock is in normal operation.
Using a Sonos Controller for Mac or PC
1. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC, select Dock Settings from the Zones
menu.
2. Choose the wireless dock you want to make changes for, and select Settings.
3. Choose one of the following options:
• Select Dock Name to type a new name for the dock (the default name is 
Wireless Dock.)
• Select White Status Indicator Light to turn the white status indicator on or off
when the dock is in normal operation.
• Select Autoplay Zone to select the zone that will automatically play audio
when you start music directly from an iPod or iPod touch and then place it in
the wireless dock.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK when you are finished making changes.

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Selecting Music
You can select music directly from your device when it is seated in the dock (autoplay
mode), or you can use any Sonos Controller to make music selections and control
playback (accessory mode).
Using a handheld Sonos Controller
1. Place a compatible device in the dock (see page 2 for a complete list.)
2. Select Docked iPods from the Music Menu.
3. Select the device you want to play back.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• Select Play Now to begin playback.
• Select Browse to search for music selections.
Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC
1. Place a compatible device in the dock (see page 2 for a complete list.)
2. Select the Docked iPods tab from the Music Library pane.
3. Select the device you want to play back.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• Select Play from the iPod, and click Play Now.
• Select Browse to look for a music selection, and then click Play Now.

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Wireless Dock Front
Volume Up (+)
Volume Down (-)
Press the buttons on the side of the dock to adjust the
volume up and down.

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Dock Rear Panel Connectors
Connect button Press the Connect button to join the Wireless Dock to
your Sonos Multi-Room Music System.
Wireless dock 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 red if the device in the dock is not a
supported model. 
(For a complete list, see page 12.)
AC power (mains) input 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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LED Explanations
Dock 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
dock is in normal operation.
Solid white Solid green Muted
Flashing white Off Powering up (booting)
Flashing white Flashing green Powered up, not
connected to a Sonos
system
Flashing in unison.
Flashing white Flashing green Looking for a Sonos
Multi-Room Music
System.
Flashing alternately.
Flashing red Off iPod incompatibility The device in the dock is not
compatible. See page 2 for a
list of compatible devices.

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Flashing red Flashing green Dock is connected to a
ZonePlayer, but there is
a software version
mismatch between the
Sonos components.
Choose one of the following to
check for updates:
• Using a handheld Con-
troller, select Settings>On-
line 
Updates.
• Using a Sonos Control-
ler for Mac or PC, select
Help>Check for Updates.
Flashing red,
followed by a
repeating pattern
of: White or
Amber flashing
alone, then
Green and
Amber flashing
in unison
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
Connect button to exit.

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Regulation Information
Europe
Sonos declares that this product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC when installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. A copy of the full Declaration of Conformance may be obtained at
www.sonos.com/support/policies.
Europa
Sonos erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Produkt den Anforderungen der EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EC, der Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2006/95/EC und der R&TTE-Richtlinie
1999/5/EC entspricht, sofern es den Anweisungen des Herstellers gemäß installiert
und verwendet wird. Die vollständige Konformitätserklärung finden Sie unter
www.sonos.com/support/policies.
Europe
Sonos certifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive CEM 2004/
108/EC, de la directive basse tension 2006/95/EC et de la directive 1999/5/EC sur
les équipements hertziens et les équipements terminaux de télécommunications, sous
réserve d'une installation et d'une utilisation conformes aux instructions en vigueur du
fabricant. Une copie complète de la Déclaration de conformité est disponible sur le
site www.sonos.com/support/policies.
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.)

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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:
• All Sonos devices have in-products antennas. Users cannot reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna without modifying the product
• 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 connected.
Caution: Modifications not expressly approved 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.

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Canada
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes ICES-003 et RSS-210
en vigueur au Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas créer d'interférences nuisibles. (2) Cet appareil doit tolérer
toutes les interférences reçues, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Industry Canada
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the product is located such that
it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;
consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
rpb. As mentioned before, the installer cannot control the antenna orientation.
However, they could place the complete product in a way that causes the problem
mentioned above.
Industrie Canada
L'installateur du présent matériel radio doit veiller à ce que le produit soit placé ou
orienté de manière à n'émettre aucun champ radioélectrique supérieur aux limites
fixées pour le grand public par le ministère fédéral Santé Canada ; consultez le Code
de sécurité 6 sur le site Web de Santé Canada à l'adresse : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Comme indiqué auparavant, l'installateur ne peut pas contrôler l'orientation de
l'antenne. Il peut néanmoins placer le produit tout entier de manière à provoquer le
problème décrit ci-dessus.
RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada 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
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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.
Important Safety Information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage
the finish on your Sonos components.

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7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
11. 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.
12. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
13. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
14. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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License Agreement and Limited Warranty
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