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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual What Are Zones?, Zone Groups

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Managing Zones

What Are Zones?

A zone is just another word for a room in your house—Sonos lets you enjoy music in up to 32 rooms, inside or out. We call them zones because you can group rooms together to play the same song in different rooms, or you can play a different song in every room. This means you can link the kitchen and the patio together while barbecuing, link all the rooms in the house together for a party, or leave all the rooms unlinked and let the kids can enjoy rap in their rooms while you listen to jazz in your office.

Zones can be managed from either the Desktop Controller software or the handheld Sonos Controller. Use the Zones menu to:

•Select a zone to play some music in

•See the music that’s currently playing in every room

•Link zones together to form a zone group

•Drop a zone from a zone group

Music will continue to play while you browse. The current zone is highlighted on your screen, and the music selections you make will play in that zone.

Zone Groups

A zone can be grouped together with any other zone(s) to form a zone group. This will cause all the zones in the zone group to play the same music in synchrony. You can link

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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual What Are Zones?, Zone Groups

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 Your Computer Requirements Network RequirementsSystem requirements Compatible operating systemsCompatible audio services Compatible playlist formatsCompatible music file formats Technical Support Additional InformationCompatible streaming formats 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 bananaInstall 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 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 OKUsing Line-out Turning Off Music SystemTo connect to a home theater To control the volume from home theater To control the volume from Sonos systemUsing Line-in Connecting a music sourceTo connect to a computer or powered speakers Setup illustrations To connect using the Desktop ControllerChanging the line-in encoding setting To connect using the Sonos ControllerUse Uncompressed if Select Advanced SettingsLine-In Encoding Use Compressed ifIndicator ZonePlayer status indicatorZonePlayer Front ZonePlayer Mute button StatusButton to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors AC power mains input Voltage select AC 115/230Analog audio 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 a music queue? What is a Sonos playlist?What is radio? What is Line-in?Using the Desktop Controller for Windows From the Music menu, select Set Up Music LibraryManaging Music Folders Adding a shared folderResetting music library permissions Scheduling music index updatesFrom the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now Removing a shared folderUsing 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 foldersAdding a shared folder from the list Adding a shared folder not displayedSelect Add NewEnter New Stop accessing a shared folder Scheduling automatic updatesUpdating the music index Select Music Library ManagementSelecting from Music Library BrowseSearch Select to expand the music outline for any selection Drag and drop OK buttonPower scroll Music Library Preferences Sort folders by preferenceCompilation albums Group using iTunes compilations Check the Part of a compilation checkboxGroup using AlbumArtists Within SonosUsing 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 queueUsing the Sonos Controller Press View Queue Move Track indicatorMoving a track within the queue Press Edit QueueChanging the play mode Clearing the music queuePress Place Track 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 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 Napster Automix Adding selections to your Napster LibrarySelect Artist Automix Play NowNapster 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 musicAdding 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 Selecting a Pandora radio station Adding more music to a stationRenaming a station Deleting a stationWhy is this track playing? Rating a trackBookmarking 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 RhapsodyUsing 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 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 Windows Media Player Enabling Windows media sharingSelect Media Sharing Click the Settings button Turning on automatic media sharingSonos Playlists Selecting music from Windows Media PlayerCreating a Sonos Playlist MediaSonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Deleting a Sonos Playlist Renaming a Sonos PlaylistSelect Rename 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 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 Clock and Alarms Setting date and timeAdding an alarm From the Zones menu, select Clocks and AlarmsEditing an alarm Deleting an alarmShowing the clock screen Software Updates Setting a sleep timerSetting software update preferences Downloading software updatesZonePlayer software updates Simply follow the Controller’s on-screen promptsSelecting a different wireless channel Additional PreferencesLine-in encoding Zone Alarm free version Firewall InformationMicrosoft Windows Firewall Click Security CenterWindows FirewallZone Alarm Pro Select Utilities in the System ServicesMcAfee Personal Firewall Plus 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 Adjusting sound settings Setting date and timeMuting all zones Alarms Setting a sleep timer Setting software update preferences Additional Settings Selecting different wireless channelUninstalling Mac OS X’s built-in firewall forOpen the System Preferences window From the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select New Norton Personal Firewall for Mac OSType the description as Sonos Close the System Preferences windowEnabling Windows File Sharing Internet Security Barrier for Mac OSFeatures Connecting the ControllerBattery Charging Battery Charge IndicatorBattery Replacement Navigation ZonesMusic BackPlayback Volume control Sensors and indicators Sleep modes Turn off ControllerLight Sleep Deep SleepSelect Date and Time Settings From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsAlarms From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsSleep TimerController Online Updates When an alarm goes offChecking for updates Select Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menuAuto check for software updates Controller software updatesSelect Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software Updates ZonePlayer software updates Adjusting Controller Settings Sleep Timer UndockedClick Sound Sleep Timer Docked Advanced SettingsScreen Brightness 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 volume level reduces Cannot access radio, online updates, or registrationZonePlayer has stopped playing music Sound produced from only one speakerController screen is frozen Zones do not display properlyMusic stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone Controller acting sluggishController doesn’t work in some parts of my home Wrong album art displayed Some radio stations don’t playCan I Eliminate The First Wire? Wireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardwareTested, not compatible hardware Resetting the Desktop Controller ZonePlayer Status Indicator ExplanationsChapter a Tips and Troubleshooting Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Support Diagnostics About Your Music SystemCan’t Find What You’re Looking For? Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100 Rated OutputSpeaker Connections LineWireless Connectivity Power SupplyDimensions ZP100 Weight ZP100Storage Temperature FinishAudio Services Supported Sonos ZonePlayer 90/80Sound Quality Line OutFront Panel LED Indicators DimensionsWeight 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 routerSet 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 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