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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual Adding to an Existing Sonos System, Add a ZoneBridge

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Chapter 2: System Setup	2-11

Adding to an Existing Sonos System

When and why should I use a wireless connection?

The Sonos Multi-Room Music System uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate between Sonos components. This means ZonePlayers can be placed anywhere in and around your home and connect wirelessly when a wired Ethernet connection is not available.

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 Multi-Room Music System. Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you are experiencing difficulty, you can try — relocating the ZonePlayer, changing the wireless channel your music system is operating on (see "Selecting a different wireless channel" on page 5-8), or making a wired connection by connecting an Ethernet cable 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 don’t want to install network cables

•You may want to move the ZonePlayer

•There is enough wireless signal strength for the ZonePlayer to function 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 Multi-Room Music System, please see "Setting Up a New Sonos System" on page 2-2 instead.

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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual Adding to an Existing Sonos System, When and why should I use a wireless connection?

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Managing and Playing Music Desktop Controller for Windows Appendix C Sonos Setup Using Controller Industry Canada RF Exposure Requirements EuropeCanada Recycling Information System requirements Your Computer RequirementsNetwork Requirements Compatible operating systemsCompatible music file formats Compatible audio servicesCompatible playlist formats Compatible streaming formats Technical SupportAdditional Information System Registration Language PreferenceWindows Shortcut Keys Macintosh Shortcut Keys Overview Already have Sonos? New to Sonos?Setting Up a New Sonos System Connect a Sonos component to your routerSetup 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 OhmsIf you are connecting a ZonePlayer 90/80 If your speakers have bananaConnect to a home theater or amplifier Install softwareConnect to a computer or powered speakers System Setup 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 Add a ZonePlayer Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge Add a ControllerTurning Off White Status Indicator Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating Mode Select White Status Indicator Light, and press OKEqualization Sound Settings Select Music Equalization, and press OKTo connect to a home theater Using Line-outTurning Off Music System To control the volume from home theater To control the volume from Sonos systemTo connect to a computer or powered speakers Using Line-inConnecting a music source Setup illustrations To connect using the Desktop ControllerUse Uncompressed if Changing the line-in encoding settingTo connect using the Sonos Controller Select Advanced SettingsLine-In Encoding Use Compressed ifZonePlayer Front IndicatorZonePlayer status indicator ZonePlayer Mute button StatusButton to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors Analog audio AC power mains inputVoltage select AC 115/230 Subwoofer outputZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel Connectors Analog audio outAnalog audioAnalog audio out Fixed/variableZonePlayer 90/80 Rear Panel Connectors ~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Analog audioZoneBridge Front ZoneBridge Rear Panel What Are Zones? Zone GroupsLinking zones Click Link Zone, or From the Zones menu, select Link ZoneDropping zones Select zone to drop from group What is your music library? Available Music SourcesWhat 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 folderFrom the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now Resetting music library permissionsScheduling music index updates Removing a shared folderFrom the Music menu, choose Set Up Music Library Using the Desktop Controller for MacintoshFrom the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates Using the Sonos Controller Viewing shared foldersSelect Add NewEnter New Adding a shared folder from the listAdding a shared folder not displayed Updating the music index Stop accessing a shared folderScheduling automatic updates Select Music Library ManagementSelecting from Music Library BrowseSearch Select to expand the music outline for any selection Drag and drop OK buttonPower scroll Compilation albums Music Library PreferencesSort folders by preference Group using iTunes compilations Check the Part of a compilation checkboxGroup using AlbumArtists Within SonosContributing artists Using the Desktop Controller SelectFile or SonosPreferencesDo not group compilations ITunes support Imported playlistsM3U, WPL and PLS support Managing the Music Queue Removing a track from the queueMoving a track within the queue Using the Sonos Controller Press View QueueMove Track indicator Press Edit QueuePress Place Track Changing the play modeClearing the music queue Press Play Mode Music Services Viewing large album artActivating 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 trialAudible.com Adding an Audible account Adding an additional Audible account to Sonos Deleting an Audible accountLast.fm To turn scrobbling on or off What is scrobbling?Napster If you’re new to Napster Play Now Play Next If you already have a Napster accountSelecting music from Napster Select Artist Automix Napster AutomixAdding selections to your Napster Library Play NowAfter the trial expires Napster RadioDeleting a Napster account from Sonos 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 musicAdding tracks or albums to your Napster Library Adding your Pandora account information to Sonos PandoraSelecting a Napster radio station Creating a new station from an artist or track From the Music Services tab, select Pandora RadioUpgrading your account Adding a new station Renaming a station Selecting a Pandora radio stationAdding more music to a station Deleting a stationBookmarking a track Why is this track playing?Rating a track Select Don’t play this track for a monthSelect Why is this track playing? Select Pandora Radio, and click ContinueFrom the Music menu, select Add more kinds of music Enter the name or an artist or track, and click ContinueRenaming a station Using the Sonos Controller Upgrading your account Select Artist Name or Track Name and press OKSelecting a radio station Select Edit StationRhapsody If you’re new to Rhapsody If you already have a Rhapsody account Selecting music from RhapsodyRhapsody Music Guide Using SearchUsing ‘drag and drop’ Adding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library Using Rhapsody with UPnPRhapsody Radio Deleting a Rhapsody account from Sonos Click ContinueIf you already have a Rhapsody account Click the Music Services tab Click Play NowSelect Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OK If you’re an existing Rhapsody customer Selecting a Rhapsody radio station From the Music menu, select RhapsodyRhapsody ChannelsSirius If you’re new to Sirius Internet RadioIf you already have a Sirius account After the trial expiresUpgrading your Sirius account Selecting a Sirius radio station Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click NextClick Continue If you are a standard Sirius Satellite Radio subscriber If you are a premium Sirius subscriberYour account information will be verified with Sirius Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click ContinueUsing the Sonos Controller Subscription. See Upgrading your Sirius account below Select Sirius RadioSIRIUS Radio, and press OK Select Media Sharing Windows Media PlayerEnabling Windows media sharing Click the Settings button Turning on automatic media sharingCreating a Sonos Playlist Sonos PlaylistsSelecting music from Windows Media Player MediaSonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Select Rename Playlist Deleting a Sonos PlaylistRenaming a Sonos Playlist Radio Selecting a radio station or showSetting up or changing a local radio location Select a new location and then press OK PC or Done Macintosh Adding a new radio station Select Edit Radio Station from the Music menu Editing a radio stationSelect Add New Radio Station from the Music menu Delete Adding a station or show to your Favorites listDeleting a station or show from your Favorites list Desktop Controller for Windows Controls Playback ControlsQueue pane Music queue Volume Control Adding an alarm Clock and AlarmsSetting date and time From the Zones menu, select Clocks and AlarmsShowing the clock screen Editing an alarmDeleting an alarm Setting software update preferences Software UpdatesSetting a sleep timer Downloading software updatesZonePlayer software updates Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen promptsLine-in encoding Selecting a different wireless channelAdditional Preferences Microsoft Windows Firewall Zone Alarm free versionFirewall Information Click Security CenterWindows FirewallMcAfee Personal Firewall Plus Zone Alarm ProSelect Utilities in the System Services Norton Personal Firewall ISS Black Ice ProtectionRight-click and select Trust IntruderTrust and Accept Desktop Controller for Macintosh Queue pane Music queue Show/hide Controls Music LibraryDesktop Controller for Macintosh Muting all zones Adjusting sound settingsSetting date and time Alarms Setting a sleep timer Setting software update preferences Additional Settings Selecting different wireless channelOpen the System Preferences window UninstallingMac OS X’s built-in firewall for Type the description as Sonos From the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select NewNorton Personal Firewall for Mac OS Close the System Preferences windowEnabling Windows File Sharing Internet Security Barrier for Mac OSFeatures Connecting the ControllerBattery Charging Battery Charge IndicatorBattery Replacement Music NavigationZones BackPlayback Volume control Sensors and indicators Light Sleep Sleep modesTurn off Controller Deep SleepSelect Date and Time Settings Controller From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsAlarmsFrom the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsSleep Timer Checking for updates Online UpdatesWhen an alarm goes off Select Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menuSelect Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software Updates Auto check for software updatesController software updates ZonePlayer software updates Click Sound Adjusting Controller SettingsSleep Timer Undocked Screen Brightness Sleep Timer DockedAdvanced Settings Button BrightnessSort folders by Select Advanced SettingsWireless Channel Basic Troubleshooting After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesn’t playWired Sonos component not detected during setup Select Add music stored on this computer and click NextCheck the router When adding Controller, it doesn’t detect ZonePlayers ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no sound ZonePlayer isn’t operating properlyZonePlayer has stopped playing music ZonePlayer volume level reducesCannot access radio, online updates, or registration Sound produced from only one speakerController screen is frozen Zones do not display properlyController 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 playTested, not compatible hardware Can I Eliminate The First Wire?Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware Resetting the Desktop Controller ZonePlayer Status Indicator ExplanationsChapter a Tips and Troubleshooting Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? Support DiagnosticsAbout Your Music System Speaker Connections Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100Rated Output LineDimensions ZP100 Wireless ConnectivityPower Supply Weight ZP100Storage Temperature FinishSound Quality Audio Services SupportedSonos ZonePlayer 90/80 Line OutWeight Front Panel LED IndicatorsDimensions Sonos Controller CR100 Sonos ZoneBridge LED IndicationSpecifications subject to change without notice Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 System Setup Using the Controller Connect a Sonos component to your routerZonePlayer Setup Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos ControllerZoneBridge Setup Play some music Registration Setup with a NAS Device no router Apply power to a Sonos componentWhen 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