Sonos Digital Music System TM User Guide
Sonos Digital Music System User Guide. For use with the Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 (including Sonos System Setup software CD-ROM) and the Sonos Controller CR100. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, information retrieval systems, or computer network without the written permission of Sonos, Inc.
Chapter 1 The Sonos Digital Music System Your Computer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Sonos Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii The Sonos Assistant Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Renaming a ZonePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Changing Your Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Updating Your Sonos Assistant Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Sonos Digital Music System TM It's the first and only multi-room digital music system with a wireless, full-color LCD screen Controller. This means you can now enjoy all your digital music, all over your home, and control it all from the palm of your hand. With a Sonos Digital Music System you don't need a computer in every room, a music server, or a wireless computer network.
1-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide During setup, a unique Household ID is assigned to your Sonos Digital Music System. This ensures that your system operates independently and securely even if there are other Sonos Digital Music Systems in your neighborhood. Your Computer Network To play the digital music files stored on your computer, your computer network must meet the following requirements: Network requirements • You must have an Ethernet network interface connection in your computer.
Chapter 1: The Sonos Digital Music System 1-3 System requirements • 500 MHz processor or better • 128 MB RAM minimum/256 MB RAM recommended • Network hardware as described above Compatible operating systems • Windows® XP • Windows® 2000 • Macintosh® OS X Compatible playlist formats • Rhapsody™ • iTunes® • Musicmatch™ • Windows Media Player® • WinAmp® Compatible play formats • MP3 • WMA (not including lossless) • AAC (MPEG4) • WAV (uncompressed) • AIFF (uncompressed) • FLAC (lossless) • Ogg Vorbis Sono
1-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Technical Support • Web site: For help with troubleshooting and support issues, visit our Web site at http://support.sonos.com • Telephone: (800) 680-2345 Documentation Conventions These symbols may appear in your Sonos Digital Music System documentation. Caution. This label warns against dangerous practices that may result in possible system failure or damage to the equipment. Warning.
Chapter 1: The Sonos Digital Music System 1-5 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
1-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ZonePlayer Setup and Operation ZonePlayer Package Contents • Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 • Sonos System Setup software CD-ROM • Ethernet (network) cable • Power cord • Setup Instructions Where to Begin Carefully unpack your Sonos ZonePlayer(s). Then follow the step-by-step instructions on the following pages to ensure that you set up your speakers and your ZonePlayer(s) correctly. Note: If you should experience any difficulty during the setup process, see Appendix A for additional help.
2-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide ZonePlayer ZP100 Front Mute button ZonePlayer status indicator ZonePlayer status indicator Volume up (+) Volume down (-) • Indicator flashes white when powering up or connecting to your Sonos Digital Music System. • Indicator is solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos Digital Music System. • See "ZonePlayer LED Explanations" on page A-5 for additional status indications.
Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-3 Rear Panel Connectors Right speaker terminals Left speaker terminals Ethernet switch connectors Voltage select 115V/230V AC power (Mains) input Subwoofer output Analog audio outputs Analog audio inputs Ethernet switch connectors (4) Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
2-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Analog audio inputs You may use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the ZonePlayer’s analog audio inputs to the audio outputs from a separate audio component, such as a CD player or a portable music player. Subwoofer output Note: If you disconnect your subwoofer, make sure to also disconnect the subwoofer’s cable from the ZonePlayer output. You may connect a powered subwoofer to this output using a standard RCA cable.
Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-5 The Mute button indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) will begin to flash. (If this ZonePlayer was previously connected to another Sonos Digital Music System, the ZonePlayer Status indicator may light solid white instead.) 2 Connect First ZonePlayer Note: The first ZonePlayer you install must connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable (supplied). If your computer only has a wireless connection, go to http://faq.sonos.
2-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Note: To maintain your computer’s security, do not connect the ZonePlayer directly to your cable/DSL modem. 2. If you don’t have an open port on your router, you can disconnect your computer from the router and connect it to the ZonePlayer instead. Then you can connect the ZonePlayer into the router port the computer was previously plugged into. Cable/DSL modem Router Caution Do not place any items on top of your ZonePlayer.
Chapter 2: ZonePlayer Setup and Operation 2-7 Adding More ZonePlayers After your Sonos Digital Music System is up and running, you can add more ZonePlayers to your Sonos Digital Music System any time. Decide upon the best locations for your additional ZonePlayers. If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a wired connection to the additional ZonePlayers. If you don’t have structured wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.
2-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To add a ZonePlayer 1. Place the ZonePlayer in the room you have selected. 2. Attach speakers to your ZonePlayer. 3. If you are making a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from either your router, another ZonePlayer, or a ‘live’ network wall plate to any of the Ethernet switch connections on the back of the new ZonePlayer. If you are making a wireless connection, skip this step and continue on to step 4. 4.
Windows® Setup and Operation Now that you have connected your first ZonePlayer, you are ready to install the Sonos Desktop Controller (DCR) software which will guide you through the process of configuring your music system and setting up access to your music files. The Desktop Controller software is compatible with Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, or later operating systems.
3-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Installing the Desktop Controller Software 1. Insert the Sonos System Setup CD-ROM (included with your ZonePlayer) and follow the on-screen instructions. If the Desktop Controller software does not start automatically, run “d:\setup.exe”, replacing “d” with your CD-ROM drive’s letter as needed.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-3 Starting the Sonos Setup Wizard 1. Start the Sonos Desktop Controller software. The Sonos Setup Wizard Welcome screen appears. 2. Click Next. 3. When instructed, press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer you are connecting. (Remember, the first ZonePlayer you install must connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable).
3-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide ZonePlayer not added Consult the troubleshooting section of this user guide for assistance ZonePlayer added successfully 4. Select a name for your ZonePlayer from the list, and then click Next. 5. Choose one of the following options: • If you wish to set up more ZonePlayers, select Yes, I want to add more ZonePlayers, click Next, and repeat step 3. You can add additional wired or wireless ZonePlayers to your music system in any order.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-5 7. To set up access to your music folders, select Yes, set up my music now when prompted, and then click Next. 8. Click Add a Share. 9. Choose one of the following options: • To add a folder stored on this computer, select Add music stored on this PC and then select a folder you have music stored in (all subfolders will automatically be added).
3-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Adding More ZonePlayers You can add more ZonePlayers to your Sonos Digital Music System any time by selecting Zones→Zone Setup→Add. Turn to Chapter 2 if you’d like help with the placement and setup of your new ZonePlayer(s). Renaming a ZonePlayer If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you move your ZonePlayer to another room, you can rename it to suit your preference. 1. From the Zones menu, click Zone Setup. 2.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-7 The Desktop Controller Main Menu Menu bar Playback controls Zones pane Queue pane Volume controls Now Playing pane Music queue controls Music Library pane Music selection controls You can select an action using the following method(s): • Click the appropriate action button • Select an action from the Menu bar • Highlight a selection and then right-click
3-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Playback Controls The Now Playing pane displays track information for the music you are currently listening to. You can control the music settings for the current selection using the playback controls below: Play/Pause Toggles between playing and pausing the current track. Next (single-click) Click Next to jump to the start of the next track in the queue.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-9 Controlling the Volume You can control the volume for an individual zone, or for a zone group if you have joined more than one room together. The volume change affects the zone or zone group currently highlighted in the Zones pane. Volume Control Click or drag the volume control bar to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. If a zone group is highlighted in the Zones pane, the volume applies to all zones in the group.
3-10 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Adjusting ZonePlayer Sound Settings You can change the sound settings (treble, bass, loudness, balance, or volume) for each individual ZonePlayer. 1. Choose one of the following options: • Click the Equalizer button displayed in the Now Playing pane. Or, • Select Equalizer from the Play menu. Group mute button Group volume control 2.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-11 Music will continue to play while you browse your zone settings. The current zone is highlighted on your screen. The music selections you make will play in the highlighted 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. You can link or drop zones from a zone group while the music is playing.
3-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To link a zone to a zone group You can create a zone group first and then select music to play, or you can add a zone to a zone group where music is already playing. Note: Any zones you link will automatically drop their current music queue and begin to play the music queue from the highlighted zone. You may sometimes want to save your music queue before linking a zone. See "To create a Sonos playlist" on page 3-17. 1.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-13 To drop a zone from your zone group 1. From the Zones pane, highlight the zone group you want to change. 2. Choose one of the following options: • Click Drop Zone. Or, • From the Zones menu, click Drop Zone. 3. Select the zone you want to unlink from the group, and click OK. The zone that’s removed from the zone group stops playing music. The other rooms in the zone group continue unaffected.
3-14 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Managing your music library Your music library can include digital music located anywhere on your home network such as: • shared folders on your computer • shared folders on another computer in your network • network-attached storage (NAS) devices The Sonos Digital Music System does not change music or playlist files created by other applications; these files are always treated as “read-only”.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-15 • Imported Playlists • Browse by Folder Note: If a computer on your network is turned off or is in standby mode, the music folders on that computer will be unavailable to the Sonos Digital Music System until the computer is turned back on. To select from your music library 1. From the Zones pane, click to highlight the zone you want to play music in. 2. Choose one of the following options: • From the Music Library pane, click the Library tab.
3-16 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To remove a track from the music queue 1. From the Queue pane, click to highlight the song you want to remove from the music queue. 2. Choose one of the following options: • Click Remove Track. Or, • Select Queue→Remove Track from the Play menu. The track disappears from the queue list. To clear the music queue 1. Choose one of the following options: • Click Clear Queue from the bottom of the Queue pane. Or, • Click Queue→Clear Queue from the Play menu. 2.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-17 Sonos Playlists Sonos playlists are music queues you create and save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist. To create a Sonos playlist 1. Create a music queue by selecting music tracks from your music library. 2. Choose one of the following options: • From the Queue pane, click Save Queue. Or, • Click Queue→Save Queue as Sonos Playlist from the Play menu. 3.
3-18 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Internet Radio The Internet Radio tab provides a list of third-party streaming MP3 broadcasts for you to select from. Simply select the zone you want to listen in, select a radio station from the list, and then click Play Now. To add an Internet radio station You can add a radio station that does not appear in your pre-configured list. You must know the streaming URL, and the station must use the streaming MP3 broadcast format.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 4. 3-19 Type the radio station’s name in the Station Name field, and click OK. The new radio station is added to your Favorites list, not to the Sonos-supplied Internet radio station list. To edit a radio station Note: You can only edit the streaming URL or station name for radio stations that are in your Favorites list. However you can always add a radio station to your Favorites list using the Edit option. 1. Click the Internet Radio tab. 2.
3-20 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To set Internet radio preferences You can receive automatic radio station updates whenever Sonos releases a new list. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see "Sonos System Registration" on page 3-27. 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. 2. Click the Internet Radio tab. 3. Select the desired setting, and click OK.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 1. 3-21 Use a standard RCA cable to plug the external source into the analog Audio In connections on the back of your ZonePlayer. The source device will automatically be detected. Analog audio in 2. From the Music Library pane, click the Line-In Sources tab. 3. Highlight the line-in source you wish to play music from, and click Play Now.
3-22 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To add a shared folder 1. From the Music menu, select Music Library Setup. The shared music folders that are currently available to your Sonos Digital Music System appear. 2. Click Add a Share. 3. Choose one of the following options: • To add music that is stored on this computer, select Add music stored on this PC, and click Next.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-23 a. Click to highlight a music folder, and then click Next. b. Click Next to confirm. c. Click Finish when you have no more folders to add. • To add music stored on a remote computer or a NAS device, select Add music stored in folders that are currently shared on my network. a. Type a network path for the music folder, or click Browse to search for it. b. If it is not shared anonymously, enter the user name and password, and click Next. c.
3-24 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To remove a shared folder 1. From the Music Library Setup screen, highlight the share you want to remove from the list, and click Remove. 2. Click Yes to confirm. To update your music index If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, you can update your music index to add this music to your library. 1. From the Music menu, select Update Music Index Now. 2. Click Yes to confirm.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-25 To set software update preferences 1. From the File menu, select Preferences. The Software Update tab is displayed. 2. Select the desired setting, and click OK. To download software updates 1. From the Help menu, select Check for Updates. 2. If there are updates available, click Update Now to download. If your software is up to date, the message "Your Sonos Digital Music System is up to date. No updates are required" will appear instead.
3-26 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Caution Do not disconnect power from your ZonePlayer(s), or in any way disable your Sonos Digital Music System while this process is running. Contact Sonos Customer Support if an error occurs.
Chapter 3: Windows® Setup and Operation 3-27 It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a short music dropout will occur during the wireless channel change. Line-in encoding If you have line-in music sources attached to a ZonePlayer, line-in encoding determines how the Sonos Digital Music System will encode the audio coming in from these sources. WMA encoding is the high-quality system default.
3-28 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Your Desktop Controller window will automatically close. The next time you start the Desktop Controller software, the Setup Wizard will appear to prompt you through the setup process. If you are joining your computer to an existing Sonos Digital Music System, you do not have to press the Mute and Volume Up buttons on every ZonePlayer again - just one that is connected to your system via an Ethernet cable.
Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation The Sonos Setup Assistant Now that you have connected your first ZonePlayer, you are ready to install the Sonos Assistant. The Sonos Setup Assistant software for Macintosh will guide you through the process of configuring your music system and setting up access to your music files.
4-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 3. During the setup process, you will be asked to configure your Macintosh’s firewall. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click Continue. 4. During the setup process, you will be asked to press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons simultaneously on the ZonePlayer you are adding to your music system.You may release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) start to blink alternately.
Chapter 4: Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation 6. 4-3 Choose one of the following options: • If you have another ZonePlayer to set up now, choose Yes, I want to add another ZonePlayer and click Continue. • If you don’t want to set up another ZonePlayer, choose I do not want to add another ZonePlayer at this time, and click Continue. 7. You are now ready to set up access to your music folders. Choose Yes, set up my music now, and click Continue.
4-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide The Sonos Assistant Main Menu Once setup is complete, open the Sonos Assistant any time you wish to: • Add more ZonePlayers • Rename a ZonePlayer • Change your preferences for software updates or Internet radio • Add or remove access to your shared music folders • Reset the Sonos Assistant Menu bar Sonos menu Help menu Main menu Adding More ZonePlayers You can add more ZonePlayers to your Sonos Digital Music System any time by selecting Set up ZonePlayers from
Chapter 4: Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation 4-5 Renaming a ZonePlayer If you name a ZonePlayer incorrectly, or if you move your ZonePlayer to another room, you can rename it to suit your preference. 1. From the Main Menu, click Set up ZonePlayers. 2. Highlight the ZonePlayer you wish to change, and click Rename. 3. Choose a name from the list, or type a new name for this ZonePlayer in the Zone Name field, and then click OK. 4. Click Continue.
4-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Changing Your Preferences Upon occasion, it may become necessary to adjust some of the default settings for your Sonos Digital Music System. Software update preferences Sonos provides software updates for your music system in order to improve performance and add features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive these software updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System registration" on page 5-29. 1.
Chapter 4: Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation 4-7 Internet radio preferences You can receive automatic radio station updates whenever Sonos releases a new list. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. Change your preference option by following the steps below: 1. From the Main Menu, choose Set up your Preferences. 2. Click Continue to display the Internet Radio Station Preferences screen. 3. Select the desired setting, and click Continue.
4-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To add a shared music folder to the list 1. From the Main Menu, choose Set up your music. 2. The music folders that are currently being accessed are displayed. 3. Click Add. • If you select In My Music Folder, click Continue and then turn to "If you have music stored in your music folder..." on page 4-9. • If you select On My Computer, click Continue, and then turn to "If you have music stored elsewhere on your computer..." on page 4-9.
Chapter 4: Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation 4-9 If you have music stored in your music folder... 1. Provide an administrator name and password, and then click Continue. If Windows Sharing is already enabled on your computer, this screen will not appear 2. If your computer does not currently allow Windows Sharing, you will be prompted to enable it. • If your operating system is 10.3, press the Open It For Me button and follow the on-screen instructions. • If your operating system is 10.
4-10 4. Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Choose one of the following options: • Click Add to add another music folder. Or, • Click Continue if you have no more music folders to add. If you have music stored on the network... 1. Type the path name for the music folder and, if necessary, the user name and password of a user with rights to access this networked device, and click Continue. 2. Click Continue. 3. Choose one of the following options: • Click Add to add another music folder.
Chapter 4: Macintosh® OS X Setup and Operation 4-11 Resetting the Sonos Assistant If you want to join your Macintosh computer to a different Sonos Digital Music System, you must reset your Sonos Assistant. 1. Choose Reset Sonos Assistant from the Sonos menu. 2. Click Reset. 3. Click Quit. The next time you start the Sonos Assistant software, the Setup Wizard will appear to prompt you through the setup process.
4-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide
Using Your Sonos Controller TM Sonos puts the control of all your music and all your rooms in the palm of your hand. With a Sonos Controller in hand, you'll have instant access to your entire digital music collection, no matter where it's stored. And because it's wireless, you can control the music and where it's being played from any room in your house - with no pointing or line of sight requirements.
5-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Using the Controller Mute button Light sensor Wireless indicator Battery charge indicator Zones button Battery status indicator light Back button Music button Volume up(+) down (-) Scroll wheel Labels for soft buttons OK button Soft buttons Playback controls Navigation Zones. Use the Zones button to select a zone to play music in, or to view the music selections playing in each zone.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-3 Scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is used to navigate through a displayed list whenever one is present on the Controller screen. Use your thumb or finger to "turn" the wheel clockwise to scroll down through the list, and counterclockwise to scroll up through the list. OK button. Touch the "OK" button located in the center of the scroll wheel to make selections. Soft buttons.
5-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Mute. Use the Mute button to temporarily silence the music in a zone (within a zone group, the mute button automatically mutes the last room where volume controls were adjusted.) Touch the Mute button again to unmute. To mute all zones in the house, press and hold the Mute button for 3 seconds. Controller sensors and indicators Light sensor. The light sensor automatically turns on the button backlights based upon the lighting conditions of the environment.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-5 Turn off Controller Use this setting to put your Controller into deep sleep anytime it will not be in use for an extended period of time, or when you are transporting your Controller to another destination. This setting puts the Controller into deep sleep mode immediately rather than waiting for the deep sleep timer setting to be reached. The Controller cannot be turned off while it is connected to the AC adapter or charging cradle.
