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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual Using the Desktop Controller for Windows

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Chapter 4: Managing and Playing Music

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Using the Desktop Controller for Windows

1.Go to File>Preferences>General and check or uncheck the Show Music Services tab in the Music Library box.

Using the Desktop Controller for Macintosh

•Go to Sonos>Preferences>General and check or uncheck the Show the Mu- sic Services tab in the Music Library box.

Note: If your music service does not appear when you click the Music Services tab, your firewall may be preventing Sonos from accessing it. See "Firewall Information" on page 5-9 or go to http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for additional information.

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Sonos Multi-Room Music System manual Using the Desktop Controller for Windows

Contents

User Guide Page Contents Managing and Playing Music Desktop Controller for Windows Appendix C Sonos Setup Using Controller Canada EuropeIndustry Canada RF Exposure Requirements Recycling Information Compatible operating systems Your Computer RequirementsNetwork Requirements System requirementsCompatible playlist formats Compatible audio servicesCompatible music file formats Additional Information Technical SupportCompatible streaming formats Language Preference System RegistrationWindows Shortcut Keys Macintosh Shortcut Keys Overview New to Sonos? Already have Sonos?Connect a Sonos component to your router Setting Up a New Sonos SystemSetup illustrations into router Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Alternate setup illustrations no open router port Ohms If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 120/100If your speakers have banana If you are connecting a ZonePlayer 90/80Connect to a computer or powered speakers Install softwareConnect to a home theater or amplifier System Setup Add the Sonos Controller Adding to an Existing Sonos System When and why should I use a wireless connection?Add a ZoneBridge Choose one of the following options Add a ZonePlayer Add a Controller Renaming a ZonePlayer or ZoneBridgeTurning Off White Status Indicator Select White Status Indicator Light, and press OK Changing a ZonePlayer’s Operating ModeSelect Music Equalization, and press OK Equalization Sound SettingsTurning Off Music System Using Line-outTo connect to a home theater To control the volume from Sonos system To control the volume from home theaterConnecting a music source Using Line-inTo connect to a computer or powered speakers To connect using the Desktop Controller Setup illustrationsTo connect using the Sonos Controller Changing the line-in encoding settingUse Uncompressed if Use Compressed if Select Advanced SettingsLine-In EncodingZonePlayer Mute button Status IndicatorZonePlayer status indicator ZonePlayer FrontButton to mute or unmute this ZonePlayer ZonePlayer 120 Rear Panel Connectors Subwoofer output AC power mains inputVoltage select AC 115/230 Analog audioAnalog audio outAnalog audio ZonePlayer 100 Rear Panel ConnectorsFixed/variable Analog audio out~100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Analog audio ZonePlayer 90/80 Rear Panel ConnectorsZoneBridge Front ZoneBridge Rear Panel Zone Groups What Are Zones?Linking zones From the Zones menu, select Link Zone Click Link Zone, orDropping zones Select zone to drop from group Available Music Sources What is your music library?What is Line-in? What is a music queue?What is a Sonos playlist? What is radio?Adding a shared folder Using the Desktop Controller for WindowsFrom the Music menu, select Set Up Music Library Managing Music FoldersRemoving a shared folder Resetting music library permissionsScheduling music index updates From the Music menu, select Update Music Index NowFrom the Music menu, select Schedule Music Index Updates Using the Desktop Controller for MacintoshFrom the Music menu, choose Set Up Music Library Viewing shared folders Using the Sonos ControllerAdding a shared folder not displayed Adding a shared folder from the listSelect Add NewEnter New Select Music Library Management Stop accessing a shared folderScheduling automatic updates Updating the music indexBrowse Selecting from Music LibrarySearch Select to expand the music outline for any selection OK button Drag and dropPower scroll Sort folders by preference Music Library PreferencesCompilation albums Check the Part of a compilation checkbox Group using iTunes compilationsWithin Sonos Group using AlbumArtistsDo not group compilations Using the Desktop Controller SelectFile or SonosPreferencesContributing artists M3U, WPL and PLS support Imported playlistsITunes support Removing a track from the queue Managing the Music QueuePress Edit Queue Using the Sonos Controller Press View QueueMove Track indicator Moving a track within the queueClearing the music queue Changing the play modePress Place Track Press Play Mode Viewing large album art Music ServicesActivating a music trial Adding a compatible music service Showing/hiding the Music Services tab Using the Desktop Controller for Windows Removing a music service trial Your music service passwordAudible.com Adding an Audible account Deleting an Audible account Adding an additional Audible account to SonosLast.fm Napster What is scrobbling?To turn scrobbling on or off If you’re new to Napster Selecting music from Napster If you already have a Napster accountPlay Now Play Next Play Now Napster AutomixAdding selections to your Napster Library Select Artist AutomixDeleting a Napster account from Sonos Napster RadioAfter 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 Selecting music If you’re an existing Napster customerAdding tracks or albums to your Napster Library Selecting a Napster radio station PandoraAdding your Pandora account information to Sonos Upgrading your account Adding a new station From the Music Services tab, select Pandora RadioCreating a new station from an artist or track Deleting a station Selecting a Pandora radio stationAdding more music to a station Renaming a stationSelect Don’t play this track for a month Why is this track playing?Rating a track Bookmarking a trackSelect Pandora Radio, and click Continue Select Why is this track playing?Enter the name or an artist or track, and click Continue From the Music menu, select Add more kinds of musicRenaming a station Using the Sonos Controller Select Artist Name or Track Name and press OK Upgrading your accountSelect Edit Station Selecting a radio stationRhapsody If you’re new to Rhapsody Selecting music from Rhapsody If you already have a Rhapsody accountUsing ‘drag and drop’ Using SearchRhapsody Music Guide Rhapsody Radio Using Rhapsody with UPnPAdding tracks or albums to your Rhapsody Library Click Continue Deleting a Rhapsody account from SonosIf you already have a Rhapsody account Click Play Now Click the Music Services tabSelect Subscribe to Rhapsody, and press OK If you’re an existing Rhapsody customer From the Music menu, select RhapsodyRhapsody Channels Selecting a Rhapsody radio stationIf you’re new to Sirius Internet Radio SiriusAfter the trial expires If you already have a Sirius accountUpgrading your Sirius account Select Sirius Internet Radio, and click Next Selecting a Sirius radio stationClick Continue If you are a premium Sirius subscriber If you are a standard Sirius Satellite Radio subscriberSelect Sirius Internet Radio, and click Continue Your account information will be verified with SiriusUsing the Sonos Controller Subscription. See Upgrading your Sirius account below Select Sirius RadioSIRIUS Radio, and press OK Enabling Windows media sharing Windows Media PlayerSelect Media Sharing Turning on automatic media sharing Click the Settings buttonMedia Sonos PlaylistsSelecting music from Windows Media Player Creating a Sonos PlaylistSonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide Renaming a Sonos Playlist Deleting a Sonos PlaylistSelect Rename Playlist Selecting a radio station or show RadioSetting 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 Add New Radio Station from the Music menu Editing a radio stationSelect Edit Radio Station from the Music menu Deleting a station or show from your Favorites list Adding a station or show to your Favorites listDelete Desktop Controller for Windows Queue pane Music queue Playback ControlsControls Volume Control From the Zones menu, select Clocks and Alarms Clock and AlarmsSetting date and time Adding an alarmDeleting an alarm Editing an alarmShowing the clock screen Downloading software updates Software UpdatesSetting a sleep timer Setting software update preferencesSimply follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts ZonePlayer software updatesAdditional Preferences Selecting a different wireless channelLine-in encoding Click Security CenterWindows Firewall Zone Alarm free versionFirewall Information Microsoft Windows FirewallSelect Utilities in the System Services Zone Alarm ProMcAfee Personal Firewall Plus ISS Black Ice Protection Norton Personal FirewallRight-click and select Trust IntruderTrust and Accept Desktop Controller for Macintosh Controls Music Library Queue pane Music queue Show/hideDesktop Controller for Macintosh Setting date and time Adjusting sound settingsMuting all zones Alarms Setting a sleep timer Setting software update preferences Selecting different wireless channel Additional SettingsMac OS X’s built-in firewall for UninstallingOpen the System Preferences window Close the System Preferences window From the Norton Antivirus Setup window, select NewNorton Personal Firewall for Mac OS Type the description as SonosInternet Security Barrier for Mac OS Enabling Windows File SharingConnecting the Controller FeaturesBattery Charge Indicator Battery ChargingBattery Replacement Back NavigationZones MusicPlayback Volume control Sensors and indicators Deep Sleep Sleep modesTurn off Controller Light SleepSelect Date and Time Settings From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsSleep Timer From the Music menu, select Clock and AlarmsAlarmsController Select Clocks and AlarmsView Clock from the Music menu Online UpdatesWhen an alarm goes off Checking for updatesController software updates Auto check for software updatesSelect Advanced SettingsAuto Check for Software Updates ZonePlayer software updates Sleep Timer Undocked Adjusting Controller SettingsClick Sound Button Brightness Sleep Timer DockedAdvanced Settings Screen BrightnessSort folders by Select Advanced SettingsWireless Channel After upgrading to Windows Vista, music doesn’t play Basic TroubleshootingSelect Add music stored on this computer and click Next Wired Sonos component not detected during setupCheck the router When adding Controller, it doesn’t detect ZonePlayers ZonePlayer isn’t operating properly ZonePlayer status indicator lit, but no soundSound produced from only one speaker ZonePlayer volume level reducesCannot access radio, online updates, or registration ZonePlayer has stopped playing musicZones do not display properly Controller screen is frozenWrong album art displayed Some radio stations don’t play Music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phoneController acting sluggish Controller doesn’t work in some parts of my homeWireless bridge setup example Tested, compatible hardware Can I Eliminate The First Wire?Tested, not compatible hardware ZonePlayer Status Indicator Explanations Resetting the Desktop ControllerChapter a Tips and Troubleshooting Sonos Multi-Room Music System User Guide About Your Music System Support DiagnosticsCan’t Find What You’re Looking For? Line Sonos ZonePlayer 120/100Rated Output Speaker ConnectionsWeight ZP100 Wireless ConnectivityPower Supply Dimensions ZP100Finish Storage TemperatureLine Out Audio Services SupportedSonos ZonePlayer 90/80 Sound QualityDimensions Front Panel LED IndicatorsWeight Sonos Controller CR100 LED Indication Sonos ZoneBridgeSpecifications subject to change without notice Sonos Loudspeaker SP100 Connect a Sonos component to your router System Setup Using the ControllerZoneBridge Setup Set up your Sonos system using the Sonos ControllerZonePlayer Setup Play some music Registration Apply power to a Sonos component Setup with a NAS Device no routerWhen 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