Sonos Digital Music System User manual

Sonos® Digital Music System
User Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Your Computer Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
System Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Language Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Music Library Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Windows Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Macintosh Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2 ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
1-2-3 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
ZP100 - How to Set Up Your Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
ZP80 - How to Set Up Your Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Adding More Sonos Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Renaming a ZonePlayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Turning Off White Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Turning Off Music System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using Line-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using Line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
ZonePlayer Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
ZP100 Rear Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
ZP80 Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Chapter 3 Windows® Setup and Operation
Starting the Sonos Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Windows Desktop Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
DCR Playback Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Controlling the Volume (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Managing Your Zones (DCR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Clock and Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Browsing and Playing Music (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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Using Rhapsody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Using Windows Media Player 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Using Audible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Managing Your Music Queue (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Sonos Playlists (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Internet Radio (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Managing Music Folders (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Software Updates (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Additional Preferences (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Resetting Your DCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Firewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32
Chapter 4 Macintosh OS X® Setup and Operation
Starting Sonos Setup Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Macintosh Desktop Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
DCR Playback Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Controlling the Volume (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Managing Your Zones (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Clock and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Browsing and Playing Music (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Using Rhapsody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Using Audible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Managing Music Queue (DCR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Sonos Playlists (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Internet Radio (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Managing Music Folders (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Software Updates (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Advanced Preferences (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Resetting the Desktop Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Firewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Enabling Windows File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Chapter 5 Your Sonos Controller
Connecting Your Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Using the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Controller - Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Managing Zones Using Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Clock and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

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Making Music Selections (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Managing Music Queue (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Internet Radio (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Music Library Management (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Music Index (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
ZonePlayer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Controller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Online Updates (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Advanced Settings (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Battery Charging (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Appendix A Tips and Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Can I Eliminate The First Wire? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
About Your Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Support Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications
Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Sonos ZonePlayer ZP80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Sonos Controller CR100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5
Sonos Loudspeaker SP100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
Appendix C Other Operating Systems - Setup
System Setup Using the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Setup Using Only a NAS Device (no router). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4

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Regulation Information
Europe
This product complies with the requirements 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:
• 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.
• 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.
Industry Canada
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed 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.
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.
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.

Overview
Your Computer Requirements
To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your computer network must
meet the following requirements:
Network Requirements
• You must have an Ethernet network interface connection in your PC. If you do
not have one, you will need to buy and install a Network Interface Card (NIC) be-
fore proceeding.
• DSL/cable modem, or LAN-based, high-speed Internet connection.
• If you currently have a cable or DSL modem connected directly to your comput-
er, 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 Digital Music System and other devices. If you do not have a router,
you should purchase and install one before proceeding.
System requirements
• 500 MHz processor or better
• 128 MB RAM minimum/256 MB RAM recommended
• Network hardware as described above
Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos
Digital 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.
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Compatible operating systems
•WindowsVista™
• Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center
• Macintosh® OS X (10.3 or later)
Compatible playlist formats
•iTunes®
•Rhapsody™
• Musicmatch™
• Windows Media Player®
• WinAmp®
Compatible music file formats
• 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.
Compatible streaming formats
•MP3
•WMA(HTTP)
Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system
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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•Web site: www.sonos.com/support
•Telephone: Visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/support/phone support to find
the correct telephone number for your country.
Additional Information
•For the latest product documentation, go to http://sonos.com/support/docu-
ments.
• For answers to common or uncommon questions, go to
http://sonos.com/support/faqs.
• For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to
http://faq.sonos.com/specs.
•For the latest Sonos Digital Music System product news, go to
http://www.sonos.com.
System Registration
Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support, software
upgrades, and a free 30-Rhapsody trial subscription. At no time is any of your
information provided to other companies.
To register using Desktop Controller software
1. Select Sonos System Registration from the Help menu (Windows) or the
Sonos menu (Macintosh).
To register using Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, click System Settings.
2. Click Advanced Settings>System Registration.
Language Preference
Using 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.

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Using 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 Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced
Settings>Language.
2. Select your language preference, and then touch OK.
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:
•Trackname
• Track number
•Filename
Using Desktop Controller software
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 Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Advanced Settings>Sort
Folders By.
2. Select your sort order preference, and then touch OK.

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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:
Group by 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.
Within Sonos:
You can organize your Sonos music library to use this iTunes compilation view.
Using Desktop Controller
1. Select File (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 Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
Compilation Albums.
2. Select Group Using iTunes Compilations, and touch OK

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Group by 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 Desktop Controller
1. Select File (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 Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
Compilation Albums.
2. Select Group Using AlbumArtist, and then touch OK

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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 Desktop Controller
1. Select File (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 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.
Don’t group compilations
If you choose not to group compilation albums, the individual artists will display within
your Artists view.

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Using 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 Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Music Library Management>
Compilation Albums.
2. Select Do not group compilations, and then touch OK

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Windows Shortcut Keys
FUNCTION KEY SEQUENCE
Help F1
Album Art F4
Equalizer F5
Unmute All Zones F6
Mute All Zones F7
Mute Zone F8
Volume Down F9
Volume Up F10
Next CTRL + F
Play/Pause CTRL + P
Play Now CTRL + N
Play Next CTRL + Shift + N
Previous CTRL + B
Add to Queue CTRL + Q
Shuffle CTRL + H
Repeat CTRL + T

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Macintosh Shortcut Keys
FUNCTION KEY SEQUENCE
Add to Queue Option + Command + A
Album Art Command + —
Clock and Alarms Shift + Command + C
Drop Zone Shift + Command + D
Equalizer Command + =
Help Command + ?
Hide Music Library Command + L
Library Command + 1
Line-In Command + 5
Link Zone Shift + Command + L
Music Services Command + 2
Mute All Zones Option + Shift + Command + Down Arrow
Mute Zone Option + Command + Down Arrow
Next Command + Right Arrow
Next Zone Shift + Command + Down Arrow
Play/Pause space
Play Now Option + Command + P
Play Next Option + Command + N
Preferences Command + ,
Previous Command + Left Arrow
Previous Zone Shift + Command + Up Arrow

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Radio Command + 4
Repeat Option + Command + R
Schedule Music Index Updates Shift + Command + U
Set Up Music Library Shift + Command + M
Set Up Zones Shift + Command + Z
Shuffle Option + Command + S
Sleep Timer Shift + Command + S
Sonos Playlists Command + 3
Unmute All Zones Option + Shift + Command + Up Arrow
Update Music Index Now Shift + Command + I
Volume Down Command + Down Arrow
Volume Up Command + Up Arrow

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ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
1-2-3 Setup
It takes just 3 steps to get your Sonos Digital Music System up and running:
Connect speakers or an external amplifier to your ZonePlayer
Connect the first Sonos ZonePlayer (with Ethernet cable supplied) to your home
network
Install the computer software (or use the Sonos Controller) to configure your
music system
ZP100 - How to Set Up Your Music System
Follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure that you set up your speakers and your
ZonePlayer ZP100(s) correctly.
•If you experience any difficulty during the setup process, see "Tips and Trouble-
shooting" on A-1for additional help.
• The first ZonePlayer you set up should connect to your home network using a
standard Ethernet cable (supplied). If your computer only has a wireless connec-
tion, visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/wireless.
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Chapter 2

Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
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Step 1: Set Up Speakers/Apply Power
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.
1. When making connections, ensure that none of the strands of your speaker wire
come in contact with an adjoining terminal on the rear panel.
2. Use your thumb or finger to firmly push the spring-
loaded speaker connector post inward to reveal the
connection hole.
3. Insert the stripped end of the speaker wire into the
hole, then release. The stripped portion should be caught
firmly in the connector post.
4. Repeat to install the other speaker wires.
5. Attach the power cord to the ZonePlayer and plug into a wall outlet.
The Mute button indicator and the ZonePlayer Status indicator will begin to flash.
(If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System,
the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.)
Step 2: Connect First ZonePlayer ZP100
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from an open port on your router to any of the four (4)
Ethernet switch connectors on the back of your ZonePlayer (see Ain the diagram
below).
• If your modem is currently plugged into the only network interface connector
on your computer, you should install a standard router before continuing. If you
don’t have a router, go to http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for instructions.
Or,
• If you have structured (built-in) wiring that connects to a router located else-
where in your home, you can connect the Ethernet cable from a live wall plate
into one of the four Ethernet switch connectors on the back of your ZonePlayer
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.
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