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Sonos Digital Music System manual Volume Control

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Chapter 5: Desktop Controller for Windows

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The Now Playing pane displays track information for the music you are currently listening to. You can control the music settings for the current selection using the playback controls below:

Play/Pause

Toggles between playing and pausing the current track.

Next/Fast Forward

Click to jump to the start of the next track in the queue; click and hold down button, or click and drag progress bar to fast forward.

Previous/Rewind

Click to move backward; click and hold down button, or click and drag progress bar to fast forward.

Shuffle

Click to play the tracks in the music queue to play in a random order.

Repeat

Click to repeat the queue list after the last track has finished.

Volume Control

You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group if you have joined more than one room together. If you have two or more zones linked in a zone group, click the Equalizer button to adjust the volume for each zone individually.

Volume control

Click or drag the volume control bar to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. If a zone group is highlighted in the Zones pane, the volume change applies to all zones in the group. If a single zone is highlighted, the volume change applies to that room only.

Equalizer

Use to adjust the sound settings for a ZonePlayer, or to adjust volume for an individual zone within a zone group.

Mute

1.From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to mute.

2.Choose one of the following options:

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Sonos Digital Music System manual Volume Control

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Managing Zones Desktop Controller for Windows Appendix a Tips and Troubleshooting Regulation Information Page Network Requirements Your Computer RequirementsSystem requirements Compatible operating systemsCompatible playlist formats Technical SupportCompatible music file formats Compatible streaming formatsLanguage Preference Additional InformationSystem Registration Select your language preference, and then press OK Windows Shortcut KeysMacintosh Shortcut Keys Sonos Digital Music System User Guide New to Sonos? Already have Sonos?Setting Up a New Sonos System Connect a Sonos component to your home network Setup illustrations into routerSetup illustrations no open router port System Setup Place the ZonePlayers in the rooms of your choice If you are connecting a ZonePlayerAttach the power cord and plug in the ZonePlayer Connect to a home theater or amplifier Connect to a computer or powered speakersInstall software Add the Sonos Controller Add a ZoneBridge When and why should I use a wireless connection?Adding To An Existing Sonos System Choose one of the following options Place the ZonePlayer in the room you have selected Add a ZonePlayerIf desired Add a Controller To rename using Desktop Controller softwareRenaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge To turn off using Desktop Controller software Turning Off White Status IndicatorSelect White Status Indicator Light, and press OK Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating ModeUsing the Desktop Controller software Equalization Sound SettingsTurning Off Music System Use the scroll wheel to select a zone, and press OKTo connect to a home theater Using Line-outTo control the volume from home theater To control the volume from Sonos system Connecting a music source Using Line-inSystem Setup To connect using Sonos Controller Select Advanced SettingsLine-In Encoding Changing the line-in encoding settingUse Uncompressed if Use Compressed ifOn/Off ZonePlayer FrontButton to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer Analog audio ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel ConnectorsFixed/variable Toslink ZonePlayer 80 Rear Panel ConnectorsToslink digital audio out ZoneBridge Front ZoneBridge status indicatorZoneBridge Rear Panel Zone Groups What Are Zones?Linking Zones Using the Desktop ControllerSynchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group Click Link Zone, orFrom the Zones menu, select Link Zone Dropping Zones Available Music Sources What is your music library?What is a Sonos playlist? What is a music queue?What is Internet radio? What is Line-in?Click Add a Share Using the Desktop Controller for WindowsResetting music library permissions From the Music menu, select Update Music Index NowFrom the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates Removing a shared folderUsing the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Adding a shared folder from the list Using the Sonos ControllerManaging and Playing Music Scheduling automatic updates Stop accessing a shared folderFrom the Music menu, select System Settings, and press OK Updating the music indexSearch Selecting from music libraryBrowse Select to expand the music outline for any selection Drag and drop OK button Power scroll Music Library Preferences Using Desktop Controller softwareSort folders by preference Compilation albumsCheck the Part of a compilation checkbox Within iTunesWithin Sonos Select Group Using AlbumArtist, and then press OKDon’t group compilations Using Desktop Controller Select File or SonosPreferencesContributing artists ITunes support Imported playlistsM3U, WPL and PLS support Managing the Music Queue Removing a track from the queue Using the Sonos Controller Press View QueueMoving a track within the queue Track disappears from the queue listPress Place Track Clearing the music queueSelect Move Track Press Play Mode Changing the play modeFrom the Now Playing screen, press the OK button Music ServicesViewing large album art Activating a music trial Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Showing/hiding the Music Services tabSic Services tab in the Music Library box Your music service passwordAudible.com Removing a music service trialSonos Digital Music System User Guide Adding an Audible account Using the Desktop Controller for MacintoshAdding an additional Audible account to Sonos After the trial expires NapsterFrom the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial Napster Automix Selecting music from NapsterPlay Now Play Next Play Now Select Artist AutomixAdding selections to your Napster Library Napster RadioUsing the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Selecting music from Napster Control-click and select one of the following Select Subscribe to Napster, and press OK Select Napster Trial, and press ManageSelecting music Your user name and password will be verified with NapsterFrom the Music menu, select Napster My Playlists From the Music menu, select NapsterAdding tracks or albums to your Napster Library Selecting a Napster radio station PandoraUsing the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Click Update From the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio TrialClick Continue Select Pandora Radio, and click ContinueAccount below Click the Update linkUpgrading your Pandora account Your account information will be verified with PandoraCreating a new station from an artist or track Adding a new stationAdding more music to a station From the Music menu, select Add more kinds of musicDeleting a station Renaming a stationRating a track Select Don’t play this track for a monthBookmarking a track Why is this track playing?Select Why is this track playing? New users after the trial expires From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services Upgrading your Pandora account Right-click and select Add more kinds of music Your current Pandora radio stations are displayedRenaming a station Using the Sonos Controller Upgrading your Pandora account Select Artist Name or Track Name and press OK Select Pandora RadioPandora Radio, and press OKSelect Edit Station From the Now Playing screen, select PandoraPress the Edit Station button Select Don’t play this track for a month Bookmarking a track RhapsodyUsing the Desktop Controller for Windows Selecting music from Rhapsody Using ‘drag and drop’ Using SearchRhapsody Music Guide Select Add to My Rhapsody Library Using Rhapsody with UPnPRhapsody Radio Select Rhapsody ChannelsChange Sonos setting Click Continue Select a zone Click the Music Services tabClick Play Now Using Rhapsody with UPnP Select Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OK Select Rhapsody Trial, and press ManageSelecting music From the Music menu, select RhapsodyRhapsody Channels Selecting a Rhapsody radio stationSirius If you are a standard Sirius Satellite Radio subscriber Upgrading your Sirius account ’m New to Sirius Internet Radio insteadSelecting a Sirius radio station Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click NextIf you’re new to Sirius Internet Radio Click Continue ’m New to Sirius Internet Radio instead Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click Continue Using the Sonos Controller Select Sirius RadioSIRIUS Radio, and press OK Start Windows Media Player Windows Media PlayerEnabling Windows media sharing Turning on automatic media sharing Click the Library tabSelect Media Sharing Media Click the Settings buttonSelecting music from Windows Media Player Select QueueSave Queue as Sonos Playlist from the Play menu Creating a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop ControllerSonos Playlists Deleting a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop Controller Internet Radio Renaming a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop ControllerPlaying an Internet radio station Select Rename PlaylistSelect Play Now Using the Sonos Controller Setting your Internet radio preferenceAdding an Internet radio station Select Add New Internet Radio Station from the Music menuAdding a station to your Favorite Stations list Editing a radio stationDeleting a station from your Favorite Stations list Auto updating your Internet Radio ListSonos Digital Music System User Guide Desktop Controller for Windows Playback Controls Volume Control Setting date and time Clock and AlarmsAdding an alarm From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms Click NewShowing the clock screen Editing an alarmDeleting an alarm Setting software update preferences Software UpdatesSetting a sleep timer Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process ZonePlayer software updatesLine-in encoding Selecting a different wireless channelAdditional Preferences Display the Firewall settings screen Zone Alarm free versionFirewall Information Microsoft Windows FirewallSelect Utilities in the System Services Zone Alarm ProMcAfee Personal Firewall Plus Select OKISS Black Ice Protection Norton Personal FirewallRight-click and select Trust IntruderTrust and Accept Desktop Controller for Macintosh Menu bar Playback controls Volume controls Zones pane Controlling the Volume Setting date and time Adjusting sound settings DCRMuting all zones DCR To unmute all, select Unmute All Zones from the Play menuAlarms Setting a sleep timer From the Sonos menu, select Check for Updates Downloading software updatesSelecting different wireless channel DCR Additional SettingsOpen the System Preferences window UninstallingSelect the Sharing icon, and then select the Firewall tab Mac OS X’s built-in firewall forFrom the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select New Close the System Preferences window Enabling Windows File SharingInternet Security Barrier for Mac OS Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Connecting the Controller FeaturesBattery Charge Indicator Battery ChargingBattery Replacement Navigation Using the ControllerZones MusicPlayback Group volum e bar Sleep modes Sensors and indicatorsSelect Date and Time Settings From the Music menu, select Clocks and AlarmsTurn off Controller Deep SleepSonos Controller Select Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menu Will display on this Controller when the alarm goes offController Viewing the clockWhen an alarm goes off Online UpdatesAuto check for software updates Select Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software UpdatesController software updates Adjusting Controller Settings Sleep Timer Docked Sleep Timer UndockedAdvanced Settings Click SoundSort folders by Select Advanced SettingsWireless Channel Desktop Controller software won’t run Basic TroubleshootingSelect Add music stored on this computer and click Next ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge not detected during setupCheck Router ZonePlayer isn’t operating properly DHCP/AutoIP IssuesZonePlayer volume level reduces ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no soundZonePlayer has stopped playing music Sound produced from only one speakerComponents Controller screen is frozenZones do not display properly Controller acting sluggish Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phoneController doesn’t work in some parts of my home Move the Controller closer to a ZonePlayerWireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware Can I Eliminate The First Wire?Linksys WET54GS5 Tested, not compatible hardwareSelect Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menu Resetting the Desktop ControllerSelect Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu Click Reset Select QuitSonos Digital Music System User Guide Chapter a Tips and Troubleshooting About Your Music System Support DiagnosticsCan’t Find What You’re Looking For? SonosSonos ZonePlayer Sonos Device SpecificationsAudio Services Supported Specifications subject to change without noticeSound Quality Connection required. Internet functionality may require Sonos Controller CR100 FeatureDescription Display and User InterfaceSonos ZoneBridge Feature Description Power/ConnectionsSpecifications subject to change without notice Drive Components Sonos Loudspeaker SP100System Setup Using the Controller Sonos Setup Using ControllerSonos Digital Music System User Guide Setup with a NAS Device no router Go off Chapter C Sonos Setup Using Controller Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Index Alarms Index Controller, turn off Factory reset A-6 ITunes ITunes compilations Keyboard shortcuts 1-4,1-5 Motion sensor 7-8,7-14move track Now Playing screen, large album art OK button Reset Desktop Controller A-9reset permissions Set sleep timer 7-10set time Solid amber ZonePlayer light A-10solid red light A-11 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Zone groups 3-1ZoneAlarm free Sonos Digital Music System User Guide