Sonos PLAY3US1BLK manual Adding to an Existing Sonos System, Creating a Stereo Pair

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Adding to an Existing Sonos System

Once you’ve got your Sonos music system set up, you can easily add more Sonos components any time (up to 32 rooms).

If your house has structured (built-in) network wiring, you can make a wired connection to the new Sonos component(s). If you don’t have structured network wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.

1.Select a location for your SONOS PLAY:3 (see "Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:3" on page 5 for optimal placement guidelines.)

2.Attach the power cord to the SONOS PLAY:3, and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the back of the PLAY:3 until it is flush with the back of the unit.

3.If you are making a wireless connection, skip this step and continue on to step 4. If you are making a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from your router or another Sonos component (or a live network wall plate if you have built-in wiring) to an Ethernet switch connection on the back of the new Sonos component.

4.Choose one of the following options:

•Using a handheld Sonos controller: Select Add a Sonos Component from the Settings menu and follow the on-screen prompts to add this component to your Sonos system.

•Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC: Select Add a Sonos Component from the Manage menu and follow the prompts to add this component to your Sonos system.

Creating a Stereo Pair

The Stereo Pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:3s or two PLAY:5s in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. In this configuration, one unit serves as the left channel and the other serves as the right channel. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit—the Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same.

Optimum placement information

•When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from each other, angled inward to form a triangle with your favorite listening position.

•Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging.