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Multi-Room Music System manual
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SonosĀ® Multi-Room Music System
User Guide
Contents
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Contents
Sonos Multi-Room Music System
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 System Setup
Chapter 3 Managing Zones
Chapter 4 Managing and Playing Music
Chapter 5 Desktop Controller for Windows
Chapter 6 Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Chapter 7 The Sonos Controller
Appendix A Tips and Troubleshooting
Appendix B Sonos Device Specifications
Appendix C Sonos Setup Using Controller
Regulation Information
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Overview
Chapter 1
Your Computer Requirements
Network Requirements
System requirements
Compatible audio services
Compatible playlist formats
Compatible music file formats
Compatible streaming formats
Technical Support
Additional Information
System Registration
Language Preference
Windows Shortcut Keys
Macintosh Shortcut Keys
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System Setup
Chapter 2
Setting Up a New Sonos System
Step 1: Connect a Sonos component to your router
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Step 2: Place the ZonePlayers in the rooms of your choice
If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100
If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 90/80
Step 3: Install software
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Adding to an Existing Sonos System
When and why should I use a wireless connection?
Add a ZoneBridge
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Add a ZonePlayer
Add a Controller
Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge
Turning Off White Status Indicato r
Changing a ZonePlayers Operating Mode
Equalization (Sound Settings)
Turning Off Music System
Using Line -out
To connect to a home theater
To control the volume from home theater
To control the volume from Sonos system
To connect to a computer or powered speakers
Using Line -in
Connecting a music source
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Changing the line-in encoding setting
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ZonePlayer Front
ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors
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ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors
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ZonePlayer 90/80 Rear Panel Connectors
ZoneBridge Front
ZoneBridge Rear Panel
Managing Zones
Chapter 3
What Are Zones?
Zone Groups
Linking zones
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Dropping zones
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Managing and Playing Music
Chapter 4
Available Music Sources
What is your music library?
What is a music queue?
What is a Sonos playlist?
What is radio?
What is Line-in?
Managing Music Folders
Adding a shared folder
Removing a shared folder
Updating your music index
Resetting music library permissions
Scheduling music index updates
Adding a shared folder
Removing a shared folder
Updating your music index
Scheduling music index updates
Viewing shared folders
Adding a shared folder from the list
Adding a shared folder not displayed
Stop accessing a shared folder
Updating the music index
Scheduling automatic updates
Selecting from Music Library
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Drag and drop
The OK button
Power scroll
Music Library Preferences
Sort folders by preference
Compilation albums
Group using iTunes compilations
Within iTunes:
Within Sono s:
Group using AlbumArtists
Do not group compilations
Contributing artists
Imported playlists
M3U, WPL and PLS support
iTunes support
Managing the Music Queue
Removing a track from the queue
Moving a track within the queue
Clearing the music queue
Changing the play mode
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Viewing large album art
Music Services
Activating a music trial
Adding a compatible music service
Showing/hiding the Music Services tab
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Your music service password
Removing a music service trial
Audible.com
Adding an Audible account
Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos
Deleting an Audible account
Last.fm
What is scrobbling?
Napster
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If you already have a Napster account
Selecting music from Napster
Adding selections to your Napster Library
Napster Radio
Deleting a Napster account from Sonos
If you already have a Napster account
Selecting music from Napster
Adding selections to your Napster Library
Napster Radio
Deleting a Napster account from Sonos
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If youre an existing Napster customer
Selecting music
Adding tracks or albums to your Napster Library
Selecting a Napster radio station
Pandora
Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos
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Selecting a Pandora radio station
Adding more music to a station
Renaming a station
Deleting a station
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Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos
Creating a new station from an artist or track
Selecting a Pandora radio station
Adding more music to a station
Renaming a station
Deleting a station
Rating a track
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Bookmarking a track
Why is this track playing?
Rhapsody
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If you already have a Rhapsody account
Selecting music from Rhapsody
Using Search
Using drag and drop
Rhapsody Music Guide
Rhapsody Radio
Adding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library
Using Rhapsody with UPnP
Deleting a Rhapsody account from Sonos
If you already have a Rhapsody account
Selecting music from Rhapsody
Rhapsody Music Guide
Rhapsody Radio
Using Rhapsody with UPnP
Deleting a Rhapsody account from Sonos
If youre an existing Rhapsody customer
Selecting music
Selecting a Rhapsody radio station
Adding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library
SIRIUS
After the trial expires
If you already have a SIRIUS account
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Selecting a SIRIUS radio station
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If you are a standard SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscriber
If you are a premium SIRIUS subscriber
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Selecting a SIRIUS radio station
After the trial expires
If you already have a SIRIUS account
Selecting a radio station
Windows Media Player 11
Enabling Windows media sharing
Turning on automatic media sharing
Selecting music from Windows Media Player
Sonos Playlists
Creating a Sonos Playlist
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Deleting a Sonos Playlist
Renaming a Sonos Playlist
Radio
Selecting a radio station or show
Setting up or changing a local radio location
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Adding a new radio station
Editing a radio station
Adding a station or show to your Favorites list
Deleting a station or show from your Favorites list
Desktop Controller for Windows
Chapter 5
Playback Controls
Volume Control
Mute all zones
Setting date and time
Editing an alarm
Showing the clock screen
Setting a sleep timer
Software Updates
Setting software update preferences
Downloading software updates
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Additional Preferences
Selecting a different wireless channel
Line-in encoding
Firewall Information
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Zone Alarm (free version)
Zone Alarm Pro
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus
Norton Personal Firewall
ISS Black Ice Protection
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Desktop Controller for Macintosh
Chapter 6
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Playback Controls
Volume Control
Muting all zones
Adjusting sound settings
Setting date and time
Alarms
Editing an alarm
Showing the clock screen
Setting a sleep timer
Software Updates
Setting software update preferences
Downloading software updates
Additional Settings
Selecting different wireless channel
Line-In encoding
Uninstalling
Firewall Information
Mac OS Xs built-in firewall for 10.4
Mac OS Xs built-in firewall for 10.5
Norton Personal Firewall for Mac OS X
Internet Security Barrier for Mac OS X
Enabling Windows File Sharing
The Sonos Controller
Chapter 7
Featur es
Connecting the Controller
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Using the Controller
Navigation
Playback
Volum e con trol
Sensors and indicators
Sleep modes
Turn off Controller
Setting date and time
Setting a sleep timer
Viewing the clock
When an alarm goes off
Online Updates
Checking for updates
Auto check for software updates
Controller software updates
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Adjusting Controller Settings
OK Button
Click Sound
Sleep Timer Undocked
Sleep Timer Docked
Screen Brightness
Button Brightness
Advanced Settings
Additional Settings
Sort folders by
Line-In encoding
Selecting a different wireless channel
Tips and Troubleshooting
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Basic Troubleshooting
After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesnt play
Wired Sonos component not detected during setup
1. Check the firewall
2. Check the router
3. Check the wiring
When adding Controller, it doesnt detect ZonePlayer(s)
1. Verify that this is not a DHCP or network problem
2. Turn off any 2.4GHz cordless phones
3. Put 108 Mbps wireless routers into 54 Mbps mode
4. Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on
ZonePlayer isnt operating properly
ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no sound
ZonePlayer volume level reduces
ZonePlayer has stopped playing music
Sound produced from only one speaker
Cannot access radio, online updates, or registration
Theres a delay when I play music from an external music source
Controller screen is frozen
Zones do not display properly
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Can I Eliminate The First Wire?
Resetting the Desktop Controller
ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations
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About Your Music System
Support Diagnostics
Cant Find What Youre Looking For?
Sonos Device Specifications
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Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100
Audio
Music Access
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Sonos ZonePlayer 90/80
Audio
Music Access
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Sonos Controller CR100
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Display and User Interface
Power/Connec tions
Sonos ZoneBridge
Power/Connec tions
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Sonos Loudspeaker SP100
Sonos Setup Using Controller
Chapter C
System Setup Using the Controller
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Setup with a NAS Device (no router)
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