Sonos Port User manual

Port

Overview The versatile streaming component for
your stereo or receiver—
Plug in the audio equipment you already own and listen
out loud.
Stream everything you love using the Sonos app and
Apple AirPlay2.
Use line-in to connect your turntable, or play music
straight from a friend’s phone on your stereo.
12V trigger automatically turns your amplifier on and off.
Works with either the Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 app (for
Android and iOS).
See Setup when you’re ready to add Port to your Sonos
system

Controls and buttons
1Join button Press to connect during setup.
2Ethernet ports Use an Ethernet cable to connect to a
router, computer, or additional
network device like a network-
attached storage (NAS) device
(optional).
LED indicators:
Flashing Green (network activity)
Yellow (link connection)
312V trigger Use a stereo cable or a 3.5mm to
3.5mm cable to wake your third-party
amplifier whenever Sonos starts
playing audio.
Note: Read the guide that came with
your amplifier for details on the use of
12V trigger input.
4AC power (Mains) input Use only the included power supply
(using a third-party power supply will
void your warranty).
5Analog audio in Use a standard RCA audio cable
(included) to connect Port’s analog
audio inputs to the audio outputs on
another device, like a pre-amplified
turntable.

6Analog audio out Use a standard RCA audio cable
(included) to connect Port’s analog
audio outputs to the audio inputs on
your amplified audio component.
7Digital audio out Use a digital coaxial cable to connect
Port’s coaxial digital audio output to
the audio inputs on your amplified
audio component.
Select a location
You can place Port just about anywhere—in an electronics rack, on a shelf, or on a credenza
with your audio/video receiver (AVR).
Rack mounted
Port fits perfectly in any electronics rack using a third-party shelf. You can fit 3 units across a
standard rack and take up only 1 rack unit of vertical space.
Placed on a credenza
Place horizontally on a stable and level surface.
If you put it on a shelf, for best performance place it at the front and leave at least 2"
space all around.

Connect the cables
1Connect the power cord and plug in
your Port.
2Connect Port to your audio
equipment.
For powered speakers:
For an audio/video receiver (AVR)
or amplifier:
You may need a Y-adapter audio
cable (one 1/8" stereo miniplug to
dual RCA male connectors) to
connect powered speakers to the
audio outputs on the Sonos
product.
If your speakers have a male 1/8"
stereo plug, you’ll need to attach a
female-to-female coupler between
the speaker plug and the Y-
adapter audio cable.
If you have digital inputs on your
AVR or amplifier, you can use a
digital coaxial cable to connect
Port’s digital output to the digital
input on the receiver.
If you have analog inputs on your
AVR or amplifier, use a standard
RCA audio cable to connect Port’s
analog audio output to the audio
inputs on the receiver.
Select the proper input channel on
the receiver. See Control volume

For a computer:
3Download the app from the app store
on your mobile device if you don't
already have it. You’ll use it to set up
and control your Sonos system.
Line in
Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable (with a built-in phono
preamp), to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (Era 300, Era 100, Amp, Port, or Five).
Then go to > Line-In to select the source and start playback.
Note: Era 300 and Era 100 require a Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter (sold separately).
Other products may require a different type of line-in adapter depending on your audio source.
Learn more
from your AVR or amplifier to
adjust volume settings.
You’ll need a stereo mini to RCA
Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8"
stereo miniplug to dual RCA male
connectors) to connect from Port’s
analog audio output to your
computer’s audio input.

Line out
Control volume from your AVR or amplifier (Fixed line-out level)
Set Port’s line-out level to Fixed if you want to control the volume exclusively from your AVR
or amplifier. You won’t be able to use the Sonos app to adjust the volume or equalization
settings.
Control the volume from Sonos (Variable line-out level)
When Port’s line-out level is set to Variable, you can use the Sonos app to adjust the volume.
1. Adjust your AVR or amplifier’s volume to your typical listening volume.
2. Make sure the line-out level is set to Variable. If it’s not, you’ll need to change it. (Go to
> System, choose Port, and choose Variable for the Line-Out Level.)
3. Use the Sonos app to adjust the volume so you can hear music on your Sonos system. It
may need to be turned up fairly high.
4. Readjust the volume on your AVR or amplifier so it falls within your typical listening range.
Use Sonos to control the volume on your home theater or amplifier
When Port’s line-out level is set to Pass-Through, Port stays at a fixed volume and sends
volume commands to your amplifier. You can control volume using the Sonos app, a universal
remote, or your voice if you have a voice assistant enabled.
Note: Make sure your amplifier supports Pass-Through. If you set the line-out level to Pass-
Through and your amplifier doesn’t support it, you won’t be able to control the volume.
Change stereo to mono
Port plays audio in stereo by default. You can change the sound settings for the room
associated with the Port so it plays in two mono channels when playing music.
1. Go to > System, and select Port.
2. Select Advanced Audio > Stereo/Mono, then choose an option.
Learn more
Go to > System, choose Port, and choose Fixed for the Line-Out Level.
Go to > System, choose Port, and choose Pass-Through for the Line-Out Level.

Specifications
Feature Description
AUDIO
Sound quality THD+N<0.009%, 20 Hz-20 kHz
Line in Analog (RCA), auto-detecting
Line out Analog (RCA), digital (coaxial)
NETWORKING
Wireless connectivity
Using Sonos S2: Connects to WiFi
network with any 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5
GHz broadcast-capable router.
Using Sonos S1: Connects to WiFi
network with any 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz
broadcast-capable router. 802.11n only
network configurations are not supported
—you can either change the router
settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a
Sonos product to your router.
Ethernet port
Two 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports.
You can plug a Sonos product directly into
your router if your WiFi is unstable.
GENERAL

Feature Description
Power supply
Auto-switching 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz 1A
AC universal input
Output: 12.0 VDC, 1.0 A, 12.0 W
Average active efficiency: 84.2%
Efficiency at low load (10%): 78.7%
No-load power consumption: 0.06 W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.6 x 5.4 x 5.4 in. (41 x 138 x 138 mm)
Weight 1 lb (.47 kg)
Operating temperature 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Storage temperature -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C)
Product finish Black
Package contents Sonos Port, power cord, RCA cable, and
Quickstart Guide
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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