Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 User manual

Sonos Digital Music System
User Guide
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Sonos Digital Music System User Guide.
For use with the Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 (including Sonos System Setup software CD-ROM) and the
Sonos Controller CR100.
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Contents
Chapter 1 The Sonos Digital Music System
Your Computer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Sonos Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Chapter 2 ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
Where to Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
1-2-3 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
ZonePlayer ZP100 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Adding More ZonePlayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Chapter 3 Windows® Setup and Operation
Installing the Desktop Controller Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Renaming a ZonePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Adjusting ZonePlayer Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Managing Your Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Making Music Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
The Music Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Sonos Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Connecting Line-In Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Managing Music Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Getting Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Sonos System Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Turning Off All ZonePlayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Resetting Your Desktop Controller Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Chapter 4 Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation
Installing the Sonos Setup Assistant Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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The Sonos Assistant Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Renaming a ZonePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Changing Your Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Updating Your Sonos Assistant Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Managing Music Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Chapter 5 Using Your Sonos Controller
Using the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Managing Your Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Making Music Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
The Music Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Creating and Managing Sonos Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Adjusting the Sound Settings for a ZonePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Managing Your Music Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
Renaming a ZonePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
Adjusting Your Controller’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
Getting Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31
Appendix A Installation Tips and Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
About Your Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
Support Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications
Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Sonos Controller CR100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Appendix C System Setup-Without Windows® or Macintosh® OS X
Setup Using the Sonos Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2

The Sonos Digital Music System
It's the first and only multi-room digital music system with a wireless, full-color LCD
screen Controller. This means you can now enjoy all your digital music, all over your
home, and control it all from the palm of your hand.
With a Sonos Digital Music System you don't need a computer in every room, a music
server, or a wireless computer network. Just a Sonos ZonePlayer and speakers in the
rooms of your choice, and a Sonos Controller in hand to access all your digital music -
no matter where it’s stored.
Now you really can store your music wherever you please - on your computer, music
server, network-attached storage (NAS) box, or even an external source like a CD player.
Best of all, you can listen to music wherever you have Sonos ZonePlayers - in the
bedroom, on the deck, or both.
Key Benefits
With a Sonos Digital Music System you can:
• Enjoy digital music in every room in your house - including outside
• Access your entire digital music collection easily using the Controller’s full-color
LCD screen and scroll wheel
• Control all your music and all your rooms from anywhere - wirelessly
• Play the same song in different rooms or different songs in different rooms
• Get great sound in every room
Sonos Digital Music System Components
• Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100, including the Sonos System Setup Software CD-ROM
• Sonos Controller CR100
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During setup, a unique Household ID is assigned to your Sonos Digital Music System.
This ensures that your system operates independently and securely even if there are
other Sonos Digital Music Systems in your neighborhood.
Your Computer Network
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 computer. If
you do not have one, you will need to buy and install a Network Interface Card
(NIC) before proceeding.
• DSL/cable modem, or LAN-based, high-speed Internet connection recom-
mended.
• If you have a cable or DSL modem connected directly to your computer, you
should have a router connected between your modem and your computer
to maintain your computer’s security. If you do not have a router, you should buy
and install one before proceeding.

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System requirements
• 500 MHz processor or better
• 128 MB RAM minimum/256 MB RAM recommended
• Network hardware as described above
Compatible operating systems
•Windows®XP
• Windows® 2000
•Macintosh®OSX
Compatible playlist formats
•Rhapsody™
•iTunes®
• Musicmatch™
•WindowsMediaPlayer®
• WinAmp®
Compatible play formats
•MP3
• WMA (not including lossless)
•AAC(MPEG4)
• WAV (uncompressed)
• AIFF (uncompressed)
• FLAC (lossless)
• Ogg Vorbis
Sonos Online Services
•For the latest Sonos Digital Music System information, go to www.sonos.com.
•For product service and support, and the latest user documentation, go to
http://support.sonos.com.

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Technical Support
•Web site: For help with troubleshooting and support issues, visit our Web site at
http://support.sonos.com
•Telephone: [phone]
Documentation Conventions
Important Safety Information for the Sonos ZonePlayer
These symbols may appear in your Sonos Digital Music System documentation.
Caution. This label warns against dangerous practices that may result in
possible system failure or damage to the equipment.
Warning. This label warns against dangerous practices that will result in
personal injury or possible system failure.
Note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or important information that should
be emphasized.
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 cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

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8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord 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.
14. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
15. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
16. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Caution Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your ZonePlayers
or Controllers. Clean only with a dry soft cloth.

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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:
• 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 connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced audio technician for help. 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.
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.
Europe
This product complies with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive (99-EC-5).
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.
Attention. In France, operation is limited to indoor use within the band
2.454-2.4835 GHz.

ZonePlayer Setup and Operation
ZonePlayer Package Contents
• Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100
• Sonos System Setup software CD-ROM
• Ethernet (network) cable
•Powercord
•SetupInstructions
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.
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: If you should experience any difficulty during the setup process, see
Appendix A for additional help.
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ZonePlayer ZP100 Front
ZonePlayer status indicator • Indicator flashes white when powering up or
connecting to your Sonos Digital Music System.
• Indicator is solid white when powered up and
connected to your Sonos Digital Music System.
• See "ZonePlayer LED Explanations" on page A-5 for
additional status indications.
Mute button To mute/unmute this ZonePlayer: Press the Mute
button to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer.
To mute/unmute all ZonePlayers: Press and hold the
Mute button for 3 seconds to mute all ZonePlayers in
your household. Press and hold for 3 seconds to unmute
all ZonePlayers.
Mute button indicator:
• Lights solid green when sound is muted (and
ZonePlayer Status LED is solid white).
• Flashes green rapidly when household mute is about
to take place.
• Flashes green slowly when ZonePlayer is connecting
to your music system.
Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)
Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and down.
ZonePlayer
status
indicator
Mute button
Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)

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Rear Panel Connectors
Ethernet switch connectors (4) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router,
computer, or additional network device such as a
network-attached storage (NAS) device.
LED indicators:
• Green (link connection)
• Flashing Yellow (network activity)
Right speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the right
speaker to the ZonePlayer.
Left speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to connect the left
speaker to the ZonePlayer.
Voltage select
(AC 115/230 V)
Up position=AC 115 V, 120 V nominal (U.S./Canadian
factory setting)
Down position=230 V, 240 V nominal (European factory
setting)
AC power (mains) input Use the supplied power cord to connect to power outlet.
Analog audio outputs (variable) You may use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the
ZonePlayer’s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs
on a separate audio component, such as an amplifier or
your home theater receiver.
Ethernet
switch
connectors
Right speaker
terminals
Left speaker
terminals
Voltage select
115V/230V
AC power (Mains)
input
Analog audio inputsAnalog audio outputs
Subwoofer output

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Set Up Speakers and Apply Power
Follow the directions below to connect your speakers to the Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100.
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.
To install speaker wire into the connector posts
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.
Analog audio inputs You may use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the
ZonePlayer’s analog audio inputs to the audio outputs
from a separate audio component, such as a CD player
or a portable music player.
Subwoofer output
Note: If you disconnect your
subwoofer, make sure to also
disconnect the subwoofer’s cable
from the ZonePlayer output.
You may 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: Be sure to 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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The Mute button indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) 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.)
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 con-
nector on your computer, you should install a router before continuing. If
you don’t have a router, go to http://faq.sonos.com/norouter for instruc-
tions.
Or,
If you have structured (built-in) wiring that connects to a router located elsewhere
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: The first ZonePlayer you install must connect to your home network using a
standard Ethernet cable (supplied). If your computer only has a wireless connection,
go to http://faq.sonos.com/wireless for assistance.
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2
Cable/DSL
modem Structured
Wiring
Router

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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.
Install Software
Once your ZonePlayer is powered, you are ready to install the software. The Sonos
System Setup software will guide you through the process of initializing your
ZonePlayer(s) and setting up access to your music files.
• If your operating system is Windows® XP or Windows® 2000, turn to Chapter 3.
• If your operating system is Macintosh® OS X, turn to Chapter 4.
• If you have a different operating system or do not wish to install software, turn
to Appendix C.
Note: To maintain your computer’s security, do not connect the ZonePlayer
directly to your cable/DSL modem.
Caution Do not place any items on top of your ZonePlayer. This may impede the air
flow and cause your ZonePlayer to overheat.
Cable/DSL
modem
Router
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Adding More ZonePlayers
After your Sonos Digital Music System is up and running, you can add more
ZonePlayers to your Sonos Digital Music System any time. Decide upon the best
locations for your additional ZonePlayers. If your house has structured (built-in) wiring,
you can make a wired connection to the additional ZonePlayers. If you don’t have
structured wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.
When and why should I use a wireless connection?
The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate
between the various ZonePlayers. You can place ZonePlayers anywhere you wish
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 change
the location of your ZonePlayer at any time.
Use wireless connections when:
• You do not want to install network cables
• You may want to move the location of the ZonePlayer
• There is enough signal strength for the ZonePlayer to transmit and receive data
reliably
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, microwave ovens, and the presence of other wireless devices can
interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos Digital Music
System. 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
ZonePlayer to another. For more information on wireless connections, go to http://
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To add a ZonePlayer
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, skip this step and continue on to step 4.
4. Attach the supplied power cord to your ZonePlayer and plug into a wall outlet.
The Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions:
•UsetheSonos Controller to add the ZonePlayer to your Sonos Digital Music Sys-
tem by selecting System Settings→Add a ZonePlayer from the Music menu.
Or,
•UsetheDesktop Controller software (Windows users) to add the ZonePlayer to
your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting Zones→Zone Setup→Add.
Or,
•UsetheSonos Setup Assistant software (Macintosh users) to add the ZonePlayer
to your Sonos Digital Music System by selecting Set up ZonePlayers→Add
from the Main 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 Zone-
Player Status indicator (white) start to blink alternately (this takes approximately
one 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.

Windows® Setup and Operation
Now that you have connected your first ZonePlayer, you are ready to install the Sonos
Desktop Controller (DCR) software which will guide you through the process of
configuring your music system and setting up access to your music files. The Desktop
Controller software is compatible with Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, or later
operating systems.
If you have digital music files stored on a computer or other device on your home
network such as network-attached storage (NAS), the computer directories or folders
that contain your music files must be shared so that the Sonos Digital Music System can
access them. During setup the Desktop Controller software will automatically enable
Windows file sharing for your computer.
For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller software on every Windows
computer in your network that contains music files. However, if you wish to access
music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and the Desktop
Controller software is not installed, review our FAQ Web site (http://faq.sonos.com/
sharing) for information.
The Sonos Desktop Controller Software
The Sonos Digital Music System includes Desktop Controller software which allows
you to control your Sonos Digital Music System from your desktop. It includes easy-to-
use wizards for setup and music sharing so that the music folders on your hard drive
can be shared across all ZonePlayers. Once your Sonos music system is set up, it’s as
easy as choosing a zone to play music in, making music selection(s), and pressing Play.
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Installing the Desktop Controller Software
1. Insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM (included with your ZonePlayer) and
follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Click Finish when the Installation Wizard is complete. Remove the Sonos System
Setup CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Note: Firewall software such as Norton Internet Security™, McAfee™ Personal
Firewall, ZoneAlarm®, 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. Go to our Web site at http//faq.sonos.com/
firewall for detailed instructions.
If the Desktop Controller software
does not start automatically, run
“d:\setup.exe”, replacing “d” with your
CD-ROM drive’s letter as needed.