Sonos Wireless HiFi System User manual

SONOS BRIDGE
Product Guide

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SONOS BRIDGE
• Use a SONOS BRIDGE to connect the Sonos system to your home network— just connect a BRIDGE to your router using
a standard Ethernet cable and then you can add additional Sonos components to your music system wirelessly.
• Use a SONOS BRIDGE to extend the wireless range of your Sonos system — stream music wirelessly to a remote
location by placing a BRIDGE in between a Sonos component in a remote location and the rest of your Sonos system.
New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running (the steps below are fully explained in the QuickStart Guide
packaged with your BRIDGE) —
• Connect a Sonos component to your broadband router using an Ethernet cable (supplied).
• Place other Sonos component(s) in the room(s) of your choice.
• Install the software and follow the prompts to add the Sonos component(s) and set up access to your music files.
• Add a Sonos controller to your music system.
Once you’ve set up your music system, you can add additional Sonos components any time.
Adding to an existing Sonos system?
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding this BRIDGE to an existing Sonos music system, you can turn
directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System" on page 3.

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Your Home Network
To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached
Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements:
Network requirements
• High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based
music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may experience playback
issues due to fluctuating download rates.)
• If your modem is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos' automatic online
updates, or stream music from an Internet-based music service, you must install a router in your home network.If
you do not have a router, purchase and install one before proceeding.
• If you are going to use a Sonos application on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other tablet,
you may need a wireless router in your home network. Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for
more information.
• Connect at least one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can add
other Sonos components wirelessly.
• For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to
your home network router using an Ethernet cable.
Compatible operating systems
• Windows® XP and higher
•Macintosh®OSX
Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos 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. We do not share
your e-mail address with other companies.
Note: Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system
requirements, including supported operating system versions.

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Adding to an Existing Sonos System
Once you’ve got a Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos components any time (up to 32 rooms).
If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos components. If you
don’t have structured wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.
1. Attach the power adapter and plug in the SONOS BRIDGE. Be sure it is the proper power adapter for your country.
2. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Rooms menu.
• During the setup process, you will be prompted to press and release the Join button on top of the SONOS BRIDGE. The
indicator lights flash green and white while the BRIDGE is connecting.
• You may be prompted to update your Sonos system during this process.
Now that you have added the SONOS BRIDGE to your music system—
• If you are replacing the Sonos component that is currently attached to your router, you can unplug the wired Sonos
component, replace it with the BRIDGE, and move the original Sonos component to a new location.
• If you are using the SONOS BRIDGE to extend the wireless network in your house, locate the BRIDGE wherever you want
additional wireless coverage. If desired, you can also move any of your existing Sonos component(s) to other locations.
A SONOS BRIDGE will not display on your Rooms pane after it is set up. If you wish to change the settings for this component,
select Rooms -> BRIDGE Settings. Highlight the BRIDGE, and then click Settings.
Playing Music
You can use any Sonos controller to make a music selection — simply touch to select from the Music menu on a handheld
controller, or click to select from the Music Library pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC.
Radio
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate 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.
To select an Internet radio station, simply select Radio and choose a station.
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 services - you can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners
for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service’s Web
site for more information.)
Note: If you are replacing the Sonos component that is currently attached to your router,
first add the new SONOS BRIDGE to your music system (steps below.) You can then unplug the
wired component from your router, replace it with the BRIDGE, and move the original Sonos
component to a new location.

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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.
1. To add a music service, touch More Music.
2. Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add.
3. Select I already have an account.Type your music service user name and password, and then touch Done. Your user
name and password will be verified with the music service.
Once your credentials have been verified, this music service will display on the Music menu so any time you want to listen to
this music service, simply touch Music menu, select the music service, and touch a selection.
Free music service trials are available in some countries. (Please check the individual music service’s Web site for more
information.) If there is a music service trial visible on your More Music menu, simply touch it to select. Touch I’m new to
[music service], and then follow the prompts to activate the music trial. After the trial period is up, you will need to subscribe
to the music service to keep the music playing.
Music folders
The Sonos system can play music from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your home network
where you have shared music folders. During the setup process, you are guided through the process of accessing your
shared music folders (such as your iTunes library). Over time, you may wish to add or remove folders from this list.
• To add new music folders to Sonos, touch Settings -> Manage Music Library -> Music Library Setup -> Add New
Share.
• To remove music folders, touch Settings -> Manage Music Library -> Music Library Setup. Touch the share you wish
to remove and then select Remove Share.
The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums,
composers, genres, or tracks.) If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index to
add this music to your Sonos music library.
• To update your music index, touch Settings -> Manage Music Library -> Update Music Index Now. If you’d like your
music index to update automatically each day, select Schedule Music Index Updates and then select a music index
update time.

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SONOS BRIDGE Front
SONOS BRIDGE Back
Join button Press the Join button to join the BRIDGE to your Sonos system.
BRIDGE status indicator • LED Flashes white when powering up; flashes green and white when connecting to
your Sonos system.
• LED Solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos system (normal
operation).
• LED Flashes amber when a fault condition is detected.
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 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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Basic Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. If one of these doesn’t remedy the problem, or
you are not sure how to proceed, please contact the Sonos Customer Support team and we’ll be happy to help.
•Website
• Visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/support. There you can visit our Forums, browse our Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) pages, or request assistance.
•Email: [email protected]
•Text-Chat and Phone: www.sonos.com/support/contact
•US/Canada: +1.800.680.2345 toll-free
• United Kingdom: 0808 2346596
If your country is not listed here, please visit the Text-Chat and Phone link to find the correct telephone number for
your country.
BRIDGE not detected during setup
Did you allow Sonos to check for updates? The SONOS BRIDGE requires software version 2.5 or later.
If that is not the problem, a network or a firewall issue may be preventing the BRIDGE from connecting to your Sonos system.
If this is a wireless BRIDGE, try moving the Sonos components closer together, or wire the BRIDGE temporarily to see if the
problem is related to wireless interference.
If you encounter this message when installing the first Sonos component, (wired to your router), you can try the steps below
to resolve this issue. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support.
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
Controller for Mac or PC. Please go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for additional information. If this does not
resolve the problem, you can try step 2 below.
2. Check the router
You can bypass your router’s switch to determine whether there are any router configuration issues by connecting Sonos as
depicted in the following illustration (note that the BRIDGE and the computer still have Internet access in this configuration):
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 Sonos
Customer Support for more information. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric
shock.

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• 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 BRIDGE, and then connect another Ethernet
cable from the BRIDGE directly to one of the LAN ports on your router.
• When you make a change to your network configuration, you may need to power cycle the BRIDGE by unplugging the
power cord, and then plugging it back in.
• If you are not using a router, you can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for more information.
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.
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.

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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.