Desktop Controller for Windows | Sonos Multi-Room Music System

Desktop Controller for Windows

The Sonos Desktop Controller (DCR) software is compatible with Windows Vista™ and Windows® XP, including Windows XP® Media Center operating systems. (You can visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats.)

For easy setup, you should install the Desktop Controller for Windows software on every Windows computer in your network that contains music files. However, if you wish to access music stored on a computer where file sharing is not enabled and the Desktop Controller software is not installed, you can go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/sharing for assistance.

If you have recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows Vista and you are experiencing problems, see "After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesn’t play" on page A-1.

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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual Desktop Controller for Windows

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Managing and Playing Music Desktop Controller for Windows Appendix C Sonos Setup Using Controller Europe CanadaIndustry Canada RF Exposure Requirements Recycling Information System requirements Your Computer RequirementsNetwork Requirements Compatible operating systems Compatible audio services Compatible playlist formatsCompatible music file formats Technical Support Additional InformationCompatible streaming formats System Registration Language Preference Windows Shortcut Keys Macintosh Shortcut Keys Overview Already have Sonos? New to Sonos? Setting Up a New Sonos System Connect a Sonos component to your router Setup illustrations into router Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Alternate setup illustrations no open router port If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100 Ohms If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 90/80 If your speakers have banana Install software Connect to a computer or powered speakersConnect to a home theater or amplifier System Setup 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 Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge Add a Controller Turning Off White Status Indicator Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode Select White Status Indicator Light, and press OK Equalization Sound Settings Select Music Equalization, and press OK Using Line-out Turning Off Music SystemTo connect to a home theater To control the volume from home theater To control the volume from Sonos system Using Line-in Connecting a music sourceTo connect to a computer or powered speakers Setup illustrations To connect using the Desktop Controller Changing the line-in encoding setting To connect using the Sonos ControllerUse Uncompressed if Select Advanced SettingsLine-In Encoding Use Compressed if ZonePlayer Front IndicatorZonePlayer status indicator ZonePlayer Mute button Status Button to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors Analog audio AC power mains inputVoltage select AC 115/230 Subwoofer output ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors Analog audio outAnalog audio Analog audio out Fixed/variable ZonePlayer 90/80 Rear Panel Connectors ~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Analog audio ZoneBridge Front ZoneBridge Rear Panel What Are Zones? Zone Groups Linking zones Click Link Zone, or From the Zones menu, select Link Zone Dropping zones Select zone to drop from group What is your music library? Available Music Sources What is radio? What is a music queue?What is a Sonos playlist? What is Line-in? Managing Music Folders Using the Desktop Controller for WindowsFrom the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library Adding a shared folder From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now Resetting music library permissionsScheduling music index updates Removing a shared folder Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh From the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index UpdatesFrom the Music menu, choose Set Up Music Library Using the Sonos Controller Viewing shared folders Adding a shared folder from the list Adding a shared folder not displayedSelect Add NewEnter New Updating the music index Stop accessing a shared folderScheduling automatic updates Select Music Library Management Selecting from Music Library Browse Search Select to expand the music outline for any selection Drag and drop OK button Power scroll Music Library Preferences Sort folders by preferenceCompilation albums Group using iTunes compilations Check the Part of a compilation checkbox Group using AlbumArtists Within Sonos Using the Desktop Controller SelectFile or SonosPreferences Do not group compilationsContributing artists Imported playlists M3U, WPL and PLS supportITunes support Managing the Music Queue Removing a track from the queue Moving a track within the queue Using the Sonos Controller Press View QueueMove Track indicator Press Edit Queue Changing the play mode Clearing the music queuePress Place Track Press Play Mode Music Services Viewing large album art Activating a music trial Adding a compatible music service Showing/hiding the Music Services tab Using the Desktop Controller for Windows 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? NapsterTo turn scrobbling on or off If you’re new to Napster If you already have a Napster account Selecting music from NapsterPlay Now Play Next Select Artist Automix Napster AutomixAdding selections to your Napster Library Play Now Napster Radio Deleting a Napster account from SonosAfter the trial expires If you already have a Napster account Selecting music from Napster Control-click and select one of the following Select Subscribe to Napster, and press OK If you’re an existing Napster customer Selecting music Adding tracks or albums to your Napster Library Pandora Selecting a Napster radio stationAdding your Pandora account information to Sonos From the Music Services tab, select Pandora Radio Upgrading your account Adding a new stationCreating a new station from an artist or track Renaming a station Selecting a Pandora radio stationAdding more music to a station Deleting a station Bookmarking a track Why is this track playing?Rating a track Select Don’t play this track for a month Select Why is this track playing? Select Pandora Radio, and click Continue From the Music menu, select Add more kinds of music Enter the name or an artist or track, and click Continue Renaming a station Using the Sonos Controller Upgrading your account Select Artist Name or Track Name and press OK Selecting a radio station Select Edit Station Rhapsody If you’re new to Rhapsody If you already have a Rhapsody account Selecting music from Rhapsody Using Search Using ‘drag and drop’Rhapsody Music Guide Using Rhapsody with UPnP Rhapsody RadioAdding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library Deleting a Rhapsody account from Sonos Click Continue If you already have a Rhapsody account Click the Music Services tab Click Play Now Select Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OK If you’re an existing Rhapsody customer Selecting a Rhapsody radio station From the Music menu, select RhapsodyRhapsody Channels Sirius If you’re new to Sirius Internet Radio If you already have a Sirius account After the trial expires Upgrading your Sirius account Selecting a Sirius radio station Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click Next Click Continue If you are a standard Sirius Satellite Radio subscriber If you are a premium Sirius subscriber Your account information will be verified with Sirius Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click Continue Using the Sonos Controller Subscription. See Upgrading your Sirius account below Select Sirius RadioSIRIUS Radio, and press OK Windows Media Player Enabling Windows media sharingSelect Media Sharing Click the Settings button Turning on automatic media sharing Creating a Sonos Playlist Sonos PlaylistsSelecting music from Windows Media Player Media Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Deleting a Sonos Playlist Renaming a Sonos PlaylistSelect Rename Playlist Radio Selecting a radio station or show Setting up or changing a local radio location Select a new location and then press OK PC or Done Macintosh Adding a new radio station Editing a radio station Select Add New Radio Station from the Music menuSelect Edit Radio Station from the Music menu Adding a station or show to your Favorites list Deleting a station or show from your Favorites listDelete Desktop Controller for Windows Playback Controls Queue pane Music queueControls Volume Control Adding an alarm Clock and AlarmsSetting date and time From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms Editing an alarm Deleting an alarmShowing the clock screen Setting software update preferences Software UpdatesSetting a sleep timer Downloading software updates ZonePlayer software updates Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts Selecting a different wireless channel Additional PreferencesLine-in encoding Microsoft Windows Firewall Zone Alarm free versionFirewall Information Click Security CenterWindows Firewall Zone Alarm Pro Select Utilities in the System ServicesMcAfee Personal Firewall Plus Norton Personal Firewall ISS Black Ice Protection Right-click and select Trust IntruderTrust and Accept Desktop Controller for Macintosh Queue pane Music queue Show/hide Controls Music Library Desktop Controller for Macintosh Adjusting sound settings Setting date and timeMuting all zones Alarms Setting a sleep timer Setting software update preferences Additional Settings Selecting different wireless channel Uninstalling Mac OS X’s built-in firewall forOpen the System Preferences window Type the description as Sonos From the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select NewNorton Personal Firewall for Mac OS Close the System Preferences window Enabling Windows File Sharing Internet Security Barrier for Mac OS Features Connecting the Controller Battery Charging Battery Charge Indicator Battery Replacement Music NavigationZones Back Playback Volume control Sensors and indicators Light Sleep Sleep modesTurn off Controller Deep Sleep Select Date and Time Settings From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsAlarms From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsSleep TimerController Checking for updates Online UpdatesWhen an alarm goes off Select Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menu Auto check for software updates Controller software updatesSelect Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software Updates ZonePlayer software updates Adjusting Controller Settings Sleep Timer UndockedClick Sound Screen Brightness Sleep Timer DockedAdvanced Settings Button Brightness Sort folders by Select Advanced SettingsWireless Channel Basic Troubleshooting After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesn’t play Wired Sonos component not detected during setup Select Add music stored on this computer and click Next Check the router When adding Controller, it doesn’t detect ZonePlayers ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no sound ZonePlayer isn’t operating properly ZonePlayer has stopped playing music ZonePlayer volume level reducesCannot access radio, online updates, or registration Sound produced from only one speaker Controller screen is frozen Zones 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 Wrong album art displayed Some radio stations don’t play Can I Eliminate The First Wire? Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardwareTested, not compatible hardware Resetting the Desktop Controller ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations Chapter a Tips and Troubleshooting Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Support Diagnostics About Your Music SystemCan’t Find What You’re Looking For? Speaker Connections Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100Rated Output Line Dimensions ZP100 Wireless ConnectivityPower Supply Weight ZP100 Storage Temperature Finish Sound Quality Audio Services SupportedSonos ZonePlayer 90/80 Line Out Front Panel LED Indicators DimensionsWeight Sonos Controller CR100 Sonos ZoneBridge LED Indication Specifications subject to change without notice Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 System Setup Using the Controller Connect a Sonos component to your router Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos Controller ZoneBridge SetupZonePlayer Setup Play some music Registration Setup with a NAS Device no router Apply power to a Sonos component When you see the message Setup Complete, press OK Choose one of the following options Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Index Alarm, add 6-5,7-9alarm, delete 7-10alarms Index Date and time settings 6-4date, set 5-4,7-9 Deep sleep Expired trial, delete Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Motion sensor 7-8,7-15move track Now Playing screen, large album art OK button Rattling sound 7-8RCA cables Select Pandora radio station 4-46,4-49,4-53 Set sleep timer 7-10set time Status indicator, ZonePlayer 2-24,2-31stop alarm Stop music Urge Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Zune Marketplace