Additional Preferences | Sonos Digital Music System specification

5-8	Sonos Digital Music System User Guide

Additional Preferences

In addition to selecting your Internet radio preferences ("Auto updating your Internet Radio List" on page 4-85) and software update preferences ("Setting software update preferences" on page 5-6), you can also change the wireless channel your Sonos system operates on, and change the line-in encoding preferences.

Selecting a different wireless channel

The Sonos Digital Music System selects the optimal radio frequency channel during setup. However, if you have other wireless devices using this channel, you may want to switch the Sonos Digital Music System to another channel to avoid conflicts, as conflicts may cause audio drop-outs.

1.From the File menu, select Preferences.

2.Click the Advanced tab.

3.Select another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel drop-down list, and click OK.

It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a short music dropout will occur during the wireless channel change.

Line-in encoding

The audio from line-in sources can be encoded to produce compressed or uncompressed audio. We recommend the following usage guidelines:

•Use Uncompressed if:

•You want optimal performance with home theaters.

•You want to produce the highest quality sound for your multi-zone Sonos system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.)

•Use Compressed if:

•You are connecting more than 4 zones wirelessly.

1.From the File menu, select Preferences.

2.Click the Advanced tab.

3.Select Compressed or Uncompressed from the Line-In Encoding list, and click OK.

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Sonos Digital Music System manual Additional Preferences, Selecting a different wireless channel, Line-in encoding

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Managing Zones Desktop Controller for Windows Appendix a Tips and Troubleshooting Regulation Information Page System requirements Your Computer RequirementsNetwork Requirements Compatible operating systems Compatible music file formats Technical SupportCompatible playlist formats Compatible streaming formats System Registration Additional InformationLanguage Preference Windows Shortcut Keys Select your language preference, and then press OK Macintosh Shortcut Keys Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Already have Sonos? New to Sonos? Setting Up a New Sonos System Setup illustrations into router Connect a Sonos component to your home network Setup illustrations no open router port System Setup Attach the power cord and plug in the ZonePlayer If you are connecting a ZonePlayerPlace the ZonePlayers in the rooms of your choice Connect to a computer or powered speakers Connect to a home theater or amplifier Install software Add the Sonos Controller Adding To An Existing Sonos System When and why should I use a wireless connection?Add a ZoneBridge Choose one of the following options If desired Add a ZonePlayerPlace the ZonePlayer in the room you have selected Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge To rename using Desktop Controller softwareAdd a Controller Turning Off White Status Indicator To turn off using Desktop Controller software Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode Select White Status Indicator Light, and press OK Turning Off Music System Equalization Sound SettingsUsing the Desktop Controller software Use the scroll wheel to select a zone, and press OK To control the volume from home theater Using Line-outTo connect to a home theater To control the volume from Sonos system Using Line-in Connecting a music source System Setup To connect using Sonos Controller Use Uncompressed if Changing the line-in encoding settingSelect Advanced SettingsLine-In Encoding Use Compressed if ZonePlayer Front On/Off Button to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors Analog audio Fixed/variable ZonePlayer 80 Rear Panel Connectors Toslink Toslink digital audio out ZoneBridge status indicator ZoneBridge Front ZoneBridge Rear Panel What Are Zones? Zone Groups Using the Desktop Controller Linking Zones From the Zones menu, select Link Zone Click Link Zone, orSynchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group Dropping Zones What is your music library? Available Music Sources What is Internet radio? What is a music queue?What is a Sonos playlist? What is Line-in? Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Click Add a Share From the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates From the Music menu, select Update Music Index NowResetting music library permissions Removing a shared folder Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Using the Sonos Controller Adding a shared folder from the list Managing and Playing Music From the Music menu, select System Settings, and press OK Stop accessing a shared folderScheduling automatic updates Updating the music index Browse Selecting from music librarySearch Select to expand the music outline for any selection Drag and drop OK button Power scroll Sort folders by preference Using Desktop Controller softwareMusic Library Preferences Compilation albums Within iTunes Check the Part of a compilation checkbox Select Group Using AlbumArtist, and then press OK Within Sonos Contributing artists Using Desktop Controller Select File or SonosPreferencesDon’t group compilations M3U, WPL and PLS support Imported playlistsITunes support Managing the Music Queue Moving a track within the queue Using the Sonos Controller Press View QueueRemoving a track from the queue Track disappears from the queue list Select Move Track Clearing the music queuePress Place Track Changing the play mode Press Play Mode Viewing large album art Music ServicesFrom the Now Playing screen, press the OK button Activating a music trial Showing/hiding the Music Services tab Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Your music service password Sic Services tab in the Music Library box Removing a music service trial Audible.com Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Adding an Audible account Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos Napster After the trial expires From the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial Play Now Play Next Selecting music from NapsterNapster Automix Adding selections to your Napster Library Select Artist AutomixPlay Now Napster Radio Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Selecting music from Napster Control-click and select one of the following Select Napster Trial, and press Manage Select Subscribe to Napster, and press OK Your user name and password will be verified with Napster Selecting music Adding tracks or albums to your Napster Library My Playlists From the Music menu, select NapsterFrom the Music menu, select Napster Pandora Selecting a Napster radio station Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Click Continue From the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio TrialClick Update Select Pandora Radio, and click Continue Upgrading your Pandora account Click the Update linkAccount below Your account information will be verified with Pandora Adding more music to a station Adding a new stationCreating a new station from an artist or track From the Music menu, select Add more kinds of music Rating a track Renaming a stationDeleting a station Select Don’t play this track for a month Select Why is this track playing? Why is this track playing?Bookmarking a track New users after the trial expires From the Music menu, select Set Up Music Services Upgrading your Pandora account Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed Right-click and select Add more kinds of music Renaming a station Using the Sonos Controller Upgrading your Pandora account Select Pandora RadioPandora Radio, and press OK Select Artist Name or Track Name and press OK Press the Edit Station button From the Now Playing screen, select PandoraSelect Edit Station Rhapsody Select Don’t play this track for a month Bookmarking a track Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Selecting music from Rhapsody Using Search Using ‘drag and drop’ Rhapsody Radio Select Add to My Rhapsody Library Using Rhapsody with UPnPRhapsody Music Guide Select Rhapsody Channels Change Sonos setting Click Continue Click Play Now Using Rhapsody with UPnP Click the Music Services tabSelect a zone Select Rhapsody Trial, and press Manage Select Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OK Selecting music Selecting a Rhapsody radio station From the Music menu, select RhapsodyRhapsody Channels Sirius If you are a standard Sirius Satellite Radio subscriber ’m New to Sirius Internet Radio instead Upgrading your Sirius account Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click Next Selecting a Sirius radio station If 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 Enabling Windows media sharing Windows Media PlayerStart Windows Media Player Select Media Sharing Click the Library tabTurning on automatic media sharing Selecting music from Windows Media Player Click the Settings buttonMedia Sonos Playlists Creating a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop ControllerSelect QueueSave Queue as Sonos Playlist from the Play menu Deleting a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop Controller Playing an Internet radio station Renaming a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop ControllerInternet Radio Select Rename Playlist Adding an Internet radio station Setting your Internet radio preferenceSelect Play Now Using the Sonos Controller Select Add New Internet Radio Station from the Music menu Deleting a station from your Favorite Stations list Editing a radio stationAdding a station to your Favorite Stations list Auto updating your Internet Radio List Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Desktop Controller for Windows Playback Controls Volume Control Adding an alarm Clock and AlarmsSetting date and time From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms Click New Deleting an alarm Editing an alarmShowing the clock screen Setting a sleep timer Software UpdatesSetting software update preferences ZonePlayer software updates Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process Additional Preferences Selecting a different wireless channelLine-in encoding Firewall Information Zone Alarm free versionDisplay the Firewall settings screen Microsoft Windows Firewall McAfee Personal Firewall Plus Zone Alarm ProSelect Utilities in the System Services Select OK Norton Personal Firewall ISS Black Ice Protection Right-click and select Trust IntruderTrust and Accept Desktop Controller for Macintosh Menu bar Playback controls Volume controls Zones pane Controlling the Volume Muting all zones DCR Adjusting sound settings DCRSetting date and time To unmute all, select Unmute All Zones from the Play menu Alarms Setting a sleep timer Downloading software updates From the Sonos menu, select Check for Updates Additional Settings Selecting different wireless channel DCR Select the Sharing icon, and then select the Firewall tab UninstallingOpen the System Preferences window Mac OS X’s built-in firewall for From the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select New Internet Security Barrier for Mac OS Enabling Windows File SharingClose the System Preferences window Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Features Connecting the Controller Battery Charging Battery Charge Indicator Battery Replacement Zones Using the ControllerNavigation Music Playback Group volum e bar Sensors and indicators Sleep modes Turn off Controller From the Music menu, select Clocks and AlarmsSelect Date and Time Settings Deep Sleep Sonos Controller Controller Will display on this Controller when the alarm goes offSelect Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menu Viewing the clock Auto check for software updates Online UpdatesWhen an alarm goes off Select Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software Updates Controller software updates Adjusting Controller Settings Advanced Settings Sleep Timer UndockedSleep Timer Docked Click Sound Sort folders by Select Advanced SettingsWireless Channel Basic Troubleshooting Desktop Controller software won’t run ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge not detected during setup Select Add music stored on this computer and click Next Check Router DHCP/AutoIP Issues ZonePlayer isn’t operating properly ZonePlayer has stopped playing music ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no soundZonePlayer volume level reduces Sound produced from only one speaker Zones do not display properly Controller screen is frozenComponents Controller doesn’t work in some parts of my home Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phoneController acting sluggish Move the Controller closer to a ZonePlayer Linksys WET54GS5 Can I Eliminate The First Wire?Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware Tested, not compatible hardware Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu Resetting the Desktop ControllerSelect Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menu Click Reset Select Quit Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Chapter a Tips and Troubleshooting Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? Support DiagnosticsAbout Your Music System Sonos Sonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayer Specifications subject to change without notice Audio Services Supported Sound Quality Connection required. Internet functionality may require FeatureDescription Display and User Interface Sonos Controller CR100 Feature Description Power/Connections Sonos ZoneBridge Specifications subject to change without notice Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 Drive Components Sonos Setup Using Controller System Setup Using the Controller Sonos 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