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Sonos Digital Music System manual When and why should I use a wireless connection?

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Adding To An Existing Sonos System

When and why should I use a wireless connection?

The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate between Sonos components. You can place ZonePlayers anywhere without physically connecting them to your computer network, as long as they are within transmitting range (up to 100 ft. depending upon your home’s layout). This means that you do not need to go to the effort of installing cables, and you can relocate your ZonePlayer(s) easily.

Note: Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos Digital Music System. Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you are experiencing difficulty, it is advisable to relocate the ZonePlayer, change the wireless channel your music system is operating on (see "Selecting a different wireless channel" on page 5- 8), or make a wired connection (Ethernet cable) either from your router to the ZonePlayer, or from one ZonePlayer to another. If you are having trouble placing your units within wireless range of each other, you can go to our Web site at http:// faq.sonos.com/range for more information.

Use wireless connections when:

•You do not want to install network cables

•You may want to move the ZonePlayer

•There is enough signal strength for the ZonePlayer to transmit and receive data reliably

Add a ZoneBridge

If you are adding a ZoneBridge to an existing Sonos system, please follow the steps below. If you are setting up a new Sonos Digital Music System, please turn to "Setting Up a New Sonos System" on page 2-2 instead.

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Sonos Digital Music System manual When and why should I use a wireless connection?

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Managing Zones Desktop Controller for Windows Appendix a Tips and Troubleshooting Regulation Information Page Your Computer Requirements Network RequirementsSystem requirements Compatible operating systemsTechnical Support Compatible playlist formatsCompatible music file formats Compatible streaming formatsAdditional Information System RegistrationLanguage Preference Windows Shortcut Keys Select your language preference, and then press OKMacintosh 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 networkSetup 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 computer or powered speakers Connect to a home theater or amplifierInstall 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 Turning Off White Status Indicator To turn off using Desktop Controller softwareChanging a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode Select White Status Indicator Light, and press OKEqualization Sound Settings Using the Desktop Controller softwareTurning Off Music System Use the scroll wheel to select a zone, and press OKUsing Line-out To control the volume from home theaterTo connect to a home theater To control the volume from Sonos system Using Line-in Connecting a music sourceSystem Setup To connect using Sonos Controller Changing the line-in encoding setting Select Advanced SettingsLine-In EncodingUse Uncompressed if Use Compressed ifZonePlayer Front On/OffButton to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors Analog audioFixed/variable ZonePlayer 80 Rear Panel Connectors ToslinkToslink digital audio out ZoneBridge status indicator ZoneBridge FrontZoneBridge Rear Panel What Are Zones? Zone GroupsUsing the Desktop Controller Linking ZonesClick Link Zone, or From the Zones menu, select Link ZoneSynchrony until you drop the zones from the zone group Dropping Zones What is your music library? Available Music SourcesWhat is a music queue? What is a Sonos playlist?What is Internet radio? What is Line-in?Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Click Add a ShareFrom the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now Resetting music library permissionsFrom the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates Removing a shared folderUsing the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Using the Sonos Controller Adding a shared folder from the listManaging and Playing Music Stop accessing a shared folder Scheduling automatic updatesFrom the Music menu, select System Settings, and press OK Updating the music indexSelecting from music library BrowseSearch Select to expand the music outline for any selection Drag and drop OK button Power scroll Using Desktop Controller software Music Library PreferencesSort folders by preference Compilation albumsWithin iTunes Check the Part of a compilation checkboxSelect Group Using AlbumArtist, and then press OK Within SonosUsing Desktop Controller Select File or SonosPreferences Contributing artistsDon’t group compilations Imported playlists M3U, WPL and PLS supportITunes support Managing the Music Queue Using the Sonos Controller Press View Queue Removing a track from the queueMoving a track within the queue Track disappears from the queue listClearing the music queue Select Move TrackPress Place Track Changing the play mode Press Play ModeMusic Services Viewing large album artFrom the Now Playing screen, press the OK button Activating a music trial Showing/hiding the Music Services tab Using the Desktop Controller for WindowsYour music service password Sic Services tab in the Music Library boxRemoving a music service trial Audible.comSonos Digital Music System User Guide Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh Adding an Audible accountAdding an additional Audible account to Sonos Napster After the trial expiresFrom the Music Services tab, select Napster Trial Selecting music from Napster Play Now Play NextNapster Automix Select Artist Automix Play NowAdding 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 Napster Trial, and press Manage Select Subscribe to Napster, and press OKYour user name and password will be verified with Napster Selecting musicMy Playlists From the Music menu, select Napster Adding tracks or albums to your Napster LibraryFrom the Music menu, select Napster Pandora Selecting a Napster radio stationUsing the Desktop Controller for Macintosh From the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio Trial Click UpdateClick Continue Select Pandora Radio, and click ContinueClick the Update link Account belowUpgrading your Pandora account Your account information will be verified with PandoraAdding a new station Creating a new station from an artist or trackAdding more music to a station From the Music menu, select Add more kinds of musicRenaming a station Deleting a stationRating a track Select Don’t play this track for a monthWhy 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 Your current Pandora radio stations are displayed Right-click and select Add more kinds of musicRenaming 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 OKFrom the Now Playing screen, select Pandora Press the Edit Station buttonSelect Edit Station Rhapsody Select Don’t play this track for a month Bookmarking a trackUsing the Desktop Controller for Windows Selecting music from Rhapsody Using Search Using ‘drag and drop’Select Add to My Rhapsody Library Using Rhapsody with UPnP Rhapsody Music GuideRhapsody Radio Select Rhapsody ChannelsChange Sonos setting Click Continue Click the Music Services tab Click Play Now Using Rhapsody with UPnPSelect a zone Select Rhapsody Trial, and press Manage Select Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OKSelecting music Selecting a Rhapsody radio station From the Music menu, select RhapsodyRhapsody ChannelsSirius If you are a standard Sirius Satellite Radio subscriber ’m New to Sirius Internet Radio instead Upgrading your Sirius accountSelect Sirius Internet Radio, and click Next Selecting a Sirius radio stationIf 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 Renaming a Sonos Playlist Using the Desktop Controller Internet RadioPlaying an Internet radio station Select Rename PlaylistSetting your Internet radio preference Select Play Now Using the Sonos ControllerAdding an Internet radio station Select Add New Internet Radio Station from the Music menuEditing a radio station Adding a station to your Favorite Stations listDeleting 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 Clock and Alarms Setting date and timeAdding an alarm From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms Click NewEditing an alarm Deleting an alarmShowing the clock screen Software Updates Setting a sleep timerSetting software update preferences ZonePlayer software updates Click the outdated zone to begin the software update processSelecting a different wireless channel Additional PreferencesLine-in encoding Zone Alarm free version Display the Firewall settings screenFirewall Information Microsoft Windows FirewallZone Alarm Pro Select Utilities in the System ServicesMcAfee Personal Firewall Plus Select OKNorton Personal Firewall ISS Black Ice ProtectionRight-click and select Trust IntruderTrust and Accept Desktop Controller for Macintosh Menu bar Playback controls Volume controls Zones pane Controlling the Volume Adjusting sound settings DCR Setting date and timeMuting all zones DCR To unmute all, select Unmute All Zones from the Play menuAlarms Setting a sleep timer Downloading software updates From the Sonos menu, select Check for UpdatesAdditional Settings Selecting different wireless channel DCRUninstalling Open the System Preferences windowSelect the Sharing icon, and then select the Firewall tab Mac OS X’s built-in firewall forFrom 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 Features Connecting the ControllerBattery Charging Battery Charge IndicatorBattery Replacement Using the Controller NavigationZones MusicPlayback Group volum e bar Sensors and indicators Sleep modesFrom the Music menu, select Clocks and Alarms Select Date and Time SettingsTurn off Controller Deep SleepSonos Controller Will display on this Controller when the alarm goes off Select Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menuController Viewing the clockOnline Updates When an alarm goes offAuto check for software updates Select Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software UpdatesController software updates Adjusting Controller Settings Sleep Timer Undocked Sleep Timer DockedAdvanced Settings Click SoundSort folders by Select Advanced SettingsWireless Channel Basic Troubleshooting Desktop Controller software won’t runZonePlayer or ZoneBridge not detected during setup Select Add music stored on this computer and click NextCheck Router DHCP/AutoIP Issues ZonePlayer isn’t operating properlyZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no sound ZonePlayer volume level reducesZonePlayer has stopped playing music Sound produced from only one speakerController screen is frozen Zones do not display properlyComponents Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone Controller acting sluggishController doesn’t work in some parts of my home Move the Controller closer to a ZonePlayerCan I Eliminate The First Wire? Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardwareLinksys WET54GS5 Tested, not compatible hardwareResetting the Desktop Controller Select Reset Desktop Controller from the Help menuSelect Reset Desktop Controller from the Sonos menu Click Reset Select QuitSonos Digital Music System User Guide Chapter a Tips and Troubleshooting Support Diagnostics About Your Music SystemCan’t Find What You’re Looking For? SonosSonos Device Specifications Sonos ZonePlayerSpecifications subject to change without notice Audio Services SupportedSound Quality Connection required. Internet functionality may require FeatureDescription Display and User Interface Sonos Controller CR100Feature Description Power/Connections Sonos ZoneBridgeSpecifications subject to change without notice Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 Drive ComponentsSonos Setup Using Controller System Setup Using the 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