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
Sort Folders By Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Windows Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Chapter 2 ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
Where to Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
1-2-3 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Adding a ZonePlayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Renaming a ZonePlayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Turning Off White Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Connecting a Device to ZonePlayer’s Line-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Connecting to Line-In Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
ZonePlayer Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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
Pausing the Household (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Managing Your Zones (DCR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Browsing and Playing Music (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Using Rhapsody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Using Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Managing Your Music Queue (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Sonos Playlists (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

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Internet Radio (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Managing Music Folders (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Software Updates (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Additional Preferences (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Resetting Your DCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Firewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
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
“Turn off” Music System (DCR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Managing Your Zones (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Browsing and Playing Music (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Using Audible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Managing Music Queue (DCR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Sonos Playlists (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Internet Radio (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Managing Music Folders (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Software Updates (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Advanced Preferences (DCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Resetting the Desktop Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Firewall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Enabling Windows File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
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
Making Music Selections (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Managing Music Queue (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Internet Radio (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Music Library Management (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Updating Music Index (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
ZonePlayer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
Controller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24

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Online Updates (Controller). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Advanced Settings (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Battery Charging (Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Appendix A Tips and Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Can I Eliminate The First Wire? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
About Your Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Support Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications
Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Sonos Controller CR100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Appendix C Other Operating Systems - Setup
System Setup Using 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
Important: 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
• Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center
• Windows® 2000
• Macintosh® OS X, (10.3 or later)
Compatible playlist formats
•iTunes®
•Rhapsody™
• Musicmatch™
• Windows Media Player®
• WinAmp®
Compatible music file formats
•MP3
• WMA (not including lossless)
•AAC(MPEG4)
• WAV/LPCM (uncompressed)
• AIFF (uncompressed)
• FLAC (lossless)
• Ogg Vorbis
• Apple Lossless
•AudibleFormat4
Compatible streaming formats
•MP3
•WMA(HTTP)
Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs or 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: Go to www.sonos.com/support and click Phone Support to find the
correct telephone number for your country.
Additional Information
•For the latest product documentation, go to http://sonos.com/support and click
Documents.
•For the latest Sonos Digital Music System product news, go to http://
www.sonos.com.
•For the latest system requirements or compatible audio formats, go to http://
faq.sonos.com/specs.
System Registration
Registering your music system allows you to receive technical support as well as
software upgrades. At no time is any of your information provided to other
companies.
To register using Desktop Controller software
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
Desktop Controller for Windows
1. From the File menu, select Preferences.
2. Select your language preference from the drop-down on the General tab
(currently English and German are the only supported languages.)

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Desktop Controller for Macintosh
The Desktop Controller will try to use the language you have selected in your OS X
operating system (System Preferences). Currently only German and English are
available on the Sonos Digital Music System.
Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced
Settings>Language.
2. Select your language preference (currently English and German are the only
supported languages), and then touch OK.
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
To set using Desktop Controller software
1. From the File menu (Windows) or Sonos menu (Macintosh), select Preferences.
2. Select your sort order preference from the Sort By field on the General tab.
To set using Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>Controller Settings>Advanced
Settings>Sort Folders By.
2. Select your sort order preference, and then touch OK.

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

ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
Where to Begin
Carefully unpack your Sonos ZonePlayer(s). Then follow the step-by-step instructions
on the following pages to ensure that you set up your speakers and your ZonePlayer(s)
correctly.
After at least one ZonePlayer has been set up, you can follow the instructions on the
Controller screen to add a new Controller to your Sonos Digital Music System.
If you should experience any difficulty during the setup process, see Appendix A for
additional help.
1-2-3 Setup
It takes just 3 steps to get your Sonos Digital Music System up and running:
Connect speakers to your ZonePlayer
Connect the first Sonos ZonePlayer (with Ethernet cable supplied) to your home
network
Install the computer software (or use a Controller) to configure your music system
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. Sonos does
not share your e-mail address with other companies.
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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
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
(see Bin the diagram below).
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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2. 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 instead. Then you can connect
the ZonePlayer into the router port the computer was previously plugged into.
Note: To maintain your computer’s security, do not connect the ZonePlayer directly to your
cable/DSL modem.
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Step 3: Install software
If your operating system is Macintosh® OS X (version 10.3 or later), Windows® 2000 or
Windows® XP, insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software which will guide you through the process of
configuring your music system, and setting up access to your music files.
• If the Desktop Controller software for Windows does not start automatically, run
“d:/setup.exe” replacing “d” with your CD-ROM drive’s letter as necessary.
•If you have a different operating system, see "System Setup Using Controller" .
•If you have only a NAS device without a router, see "Setup Using Only a NAS De-
vice (no router)" .
Caution: Do not place any items on top of your ZonePlayer. This may impede the air flow
and cause your ZonePlayer to overheat.
Note: Firewall software such as Norton Internet Security, McAfee Personal Firewall,
ZoneAlarm, OS X Firewall, or Windows® Service Pack 2 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 application. You may also need to change the
settings of your firewall software to ensure that Windows file sharing is not blocked. See
"Firewall Information" or go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for detailed
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Adding a ZonePlayer
If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a ‘wired’ connection to an
additional ZonePlayer. Otherwise, make a wireless connection.
When and why should I use a wireless connection?
The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate
between ZonePlayers. You can place ZonePlayers anywhere without physically
connecting them to your computer network, as long as they are within transmitting
range (up to 100 ft. depending upon your home’s layout). This means that you do not
need to go to the effort of installing cables, and you can relocate your ZonePlayer(s)
easily.
Use wireless connections when:
• You do not want to install network cables
• You may want to move the ZonePlayer
• There is enough signal strength for the ZonePlayer to transmit and receive data
reliably
1. Place the ZonePlayer in the room you have selected.
2. Attach speakers to your ZonePlayer.
3. 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, proceed to step 4.
Caution: Do not place any items on top of your ZonePlayer. This may impede the air flow
and cause your ZonePlayer to overheat.
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 Digital Music System.
Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you are experiencing difficulty, it is advisable to relocate
the ZonePlayer, change the wireless channel your music system is operating on, or make a
wired connection (Ethernet cable) either from your router to the ZonePlayer, or from one
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4. Attach the supplied power cord to your ZonePlayer and plug into a wall outlet.
The Mute 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.)
5. Choose one of the following options:
•UsetheDesktop Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music
System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add.
Or,
•UseaSonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music System
by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer from the Music menu.
During the setup process, you will be asked to press and release the Mute and Volume
Up buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer you are adding to the Sonos Digital
Music System.
• You may release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the
ZonePlayer Status Indicator (white) start to blink alternately (this takes ap-
proximately 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.
Renaming a ZonePlayer
If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you move your ZonePlayer to another room,
you can rename it to suit your preference.
To rename using Desktop Controller software
1. From the Zones menu, click Set Up Zones.
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2. Select the ZonePlayer you wish to change, and click Settings.
3. 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.
To rename using Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings and press
OK.
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:
• Use the scroll wheel to select a new name from the list, and then press OK.
Or,
• Type a different name by selecting Enter New.
• Use the scroll wheel to select each letter, pressing OK after each entry.
• 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. 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" for
additional information.
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To turn off using Desktop Controller software
1. From the Zones menu, click Set Up Zones.
2. Highlight the ZonePlayer you wish to adjust, and click Settings.
3. From the Status Indicator Light tab, select On or Off and click OK.
To turn off using Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings, and press
OK.
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
You can use a ZonePlayer simply to extend the wireless range of your Sonos Digital
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 Digital Music System in order to
change its mode of operation.
To change using Desktop Controller software
1. From the Zones menu, select Set Up Zones.
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.
To change using Sonos Controller
1. From the Music menu, select System Settings>ZonePlayer Settings.
2. Select the ZonePlayer you want to change, and click OK.
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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.
Connecting a Device to ZonePlayer’s Line-out
You can easily connect your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to a
ZonePlayer. For additional information on connecting audio devices, you can go to our
Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables.
To connect to a home theater
1. 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, plug in your ZonePlayer, and then choose
one of the following options:
•Use the Desktop Controller software to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Dig-
ital Music System by selecting Zones>Set Up Zones>Add.
•Use the Sonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music
System by selecting System Settings>Add a ZonePlayer 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:
•Using the Desktop Controller software, select Set Up Zones from the Zones
menu. Select the ZonePlayer attached to your home theater, and then click Set-
tings. Click the Line-Out tab, and choose Fixed.
•Using the Sonos Controller, from the Music menu, select System Settings. Se-
lect 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.