Can I Eliminate The First Wire? | Sonos Digital Music System

A-8	Sonos Digital Music System User Guide

Can I Eliminate The First Wire?

If you do not wish to play music where your router is located, an easy and inexpensive solution is to purchase and install a Sonos ZoneBridge.

It is possible to use another wireless bridge to eliminate the first wire in your Sonos Digital Music System, but this is an unsupported configuration, and as such, technical questions should be directed to the Sonos forums, (http://forums.sonos.com/) and not to Sonos Technical Support.

Wireless bridge setup example

Tested, compatible hardware

• Linksys WET54GS5

Tested, not compatible hardware

• D-Link DWL-G810

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Sonos Digital Music System Can I Eliminate The First Wire?, Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware

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 Language Preference Additional InformationSystem Registration 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 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 computer or powered speakers Connect to a home theater or amplifier Install 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 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 connect to a home theater Using Line-outTo control the volume from 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 Synchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group Click Link Zone, orFrom the Zones menu, select Link Zone 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 Search Selecting from music libraryBrowse 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 Don’t group compilations Using Desktop Controller Select File or SonosPreferencesContributing artists ITunes support Imported playlistsM3U, WPL and PLS 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 Press Place Track Clearing the music queueSelect Move Track Changing the play mode Press Play Mode From the Now Playing screen, press the OK button Music ServicesViewing large album art 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 Napster Automix Selecting music from NapsterPlay Now Play Next 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 From the Music menu, select Napster My Playlists From the Music menu, select NapsterAdding tracks or albums to your Napster Library 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 Bookmarking 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 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 Select Edit Station From the Now Playing screen, select PandoraPress the Edit Station button 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 Select a zone Click the Music Services tabClick Play Now Using Rhapsody with UPnP 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 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 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 Showing the clock screen Editing an alarmDeleting an alarm Setting software update preferences Software UpdatesSetting a sleep timer ZonePlayer software updates Click the outdated zone to begin the software update process Line-in encoding Selecting a different wireless channelAdditional Preferences 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 Close the System Preferences window Enabling Windows File SharingInternet Security Barrier for Mac OS 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 Components Controller screen is frozenZones do not display properly 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