Features, Connecting the Controller | Sonos Digital Music System

The Sonos® Controller

With a Sonos Controller in hand, you have instant access to your entire digital music collection, no matter where it's stored. The full-color LCD screen and intuitive scroll wheel make everything from browsing songs to choosing zones incredibly easy. It's like having a giant jukebox at your fingertips. Simply choose a zone to play music in, make your music selection(s), and press Play.

Features

•Wireless control over all your music and all your zones from anywhere

•Intuitive control over your music and zones with full-color LCD screen and scroll wheel that makes it simple to:

•Browse songs

•Queue up tracks and playlists

•Select Internet radio stations

•Choose zones

Control volume, playback and system settings

Connecting the Controller

•After at least one ZonePlayer has been set up, follow the instructions on the Con- troller screen to add this Controller to your Sonos Digital Music System.

•You should charge your new Sonos Controller when you remove it from the packaging. The Controller battery will be fully charged in about two (2) hours. You can use your Controller while it is charging.

•The power connector cover is part of your Controller’s splash-resistant design, so keep the cover down when the Controller is not charging.

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Contents

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