5-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Mute indicator Single zone volume bar Mute indicator The volume panel appears over the current screen. Volume can be controlled for a zone group or for an individual zone. Group volume bar To adjust volume or mute zones 1. From the Zone menu, use the scroll wheel to select the zone you want to change the volume settings for. 2. Use the Volume Up desired level. and Down 3. Touch OK, and the Volume panel disappears. 4.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-7 The Controller Main Menus Zone menu • • View zones Select zones • Link or drop zones in a zone group • Pause all ZonePlayers Music menu • Music Library • Sonos Playlists • Internet Radio • Line-In Music Sources • System Settings Managing Your Zones Touch the Zones button on your Controller to display the Zone menu where you can view the music selections playing in each room.
5-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Music will continue to play while you browse the Zone menu. Zones button Touch the Zones button to view the music playing in each room Music you select will play in the zone you highlight on the Zone menu. Use the scroll wheel to highlight a zone, and touch OK. The Now Playing window appears. You can then touch the Music button to change the music selection for this zone.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-9 To add a zone to a zone group 1. Touch the Zones button on your Controller. Select zone where desired music is playing 2. Select zone to add to group Highlight the zone or zone group you want to add a zone to, and touch Link Zone. Note: The order in which you add a zone makes a difference. If you select Link Zone from a zone where there is no music playing, any zone you link to it will also be silent. 3.
-10 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To drop a room from your zone group 1. Touch the Zones button on your Controller. Select zone to drop from group 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the zone group you want to change, and touch Drop Zone. 3. Highlight the zone you want to drop from the group, and touch OK. The room that’s removed from the zone group stops playing music. The other zones in the zone group continue unaffected.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-11 Making Music Selections Browsing your music library You can browse for songs in a number of different ways. Using the Controller, you can make broad music selections like play all available music by a particular artist, or you can make specific selections like play a single track by a particular artist on a specified album.
5-12 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Play indicator To select from your music library 1. From the Zone menu, highlight the zone where you want to play music, and then touch the Music 2. button. Select Music Library, and touch OK. Note: The music you select will play in the zone or zone group that is currently showing at the top of your Controller screen. 3. Use the scroll wheel to browse the music library, and then highlight a selection. 4.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-13 If you’ve created Sonos playlists (tracks you’ve organized into lists), you can play them anytime by selecting Sonos Playlists from the Music menu. For more information, see "To save a music queue as a Sonos playlist" on page 5-15. Note: If you have WAV files in your music collection, they are only available for browsing and/or selection via Track or Browse by Folder, as WAV files do not contain detailed information such as artist, title and genre. 5.
5-14 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide To remove a track from the music queue 1. Touch View Queue. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the song you want to remove from the queue. 3. Touch Remove/Clear. 4. Select Remove Track, and touch OK. The song disappears from the queue list. To clear the music queue 1. Touch Remove/Clear from the View Queue window. 2. Select Clear Queue, and touch OK. This will clear the entire queue and the music will stop playing. To change the play mode 1.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-15 The selected play mode appears as an icon on the Now Playing screen. Shuffle. Plays the tracks in the music queue in a random order. Repeat. Repeats the music queue after the last track has finished. Shuffle/Repeat. Shows that both play modes are activated. Creating and Managing Sonos Playlists Sonos playlists are music queues you save for future listening. For example, you might want to create a jazz playlist, a party playlist, or an easy listening playlist.
5-16 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide You can access these saved Sonos playlists later from the Music menu. To delete a Sonos playlist 1. From the Music menu, highlight Sonos Playlists, and touch OK. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the playlist you want to delete, and touch Delete Playlist. 3. Highlight Yes to confirm, and touch OK. Internet Radio Sonos provides you with a selection of third-party streaming MP3 broadcasts, grouped by category.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-17 4. To add a radio station from the preset list to your Favorite Stations folder, touch Add to Favorites. 5. To add a radio station that does not appear in the Sonos supplied list, use the Desktop Controller software. See "To add an Internet radio station" on page 3-18 for additional information. System Settings You can control many of the settings and preferences for the Sonos Digital Music System using your Controller. Music equalization.
5-18 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Advanced settings. The following advanced settings may be changed when necessary. Detailed information for each option is presented later in this chapter. • System registration. If you did not register your music system during the setup process, you can use this option to register later. • Auto check for system updates. This preference option allows Sonos to automatically check for you on the availability of system updates.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-19 4. Use the scroll wheel to make adjustments to the control slide that appears on the screen, and then touch OK. 5. If at any time you wish to change the settings for a ZonePlayer back to their original default values, select Reset All. Managing Your Music Folders You can add or remove the shared folders Sonos accesses music from at any time.
5-20 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide The shared music folders that are currently accessible to your Sonos Digital Music System are displayed. Note: If a computer on your network is turned off or is in standby mode, the music folders on that computer are unavailable to the Sonos Digital Music System until the computer is turned back on. To add a new shared folder 1. To make another shared folder available to your Sonos Digital Music System, touch Add New from the Selected Shared Folders screen.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-21 4. Touch Type... to enter a user name. 5. Type the name of a user with permission to access this shared folder, and touch Accept. 6. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and touch Type... 7. Type the password associated with this user, and touch Accept. 8. To add a shared folder that is not currently displayed in the list, touch Add New, and then Enter New. 9. Touch Type to enter the path for this folder, and then touch Accept. 10.
5-22 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the folder you wish to stop using, and touch Remove. 3. Touch OK to confirm. Your original folder will remain untouched on your computer. However you will no longer be able to access it from the Sonos Digital Music System. To update your music index During the setup process, all of your available music shares are indexed for easy selection.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-23 Renaming a ZonePlayer 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings→Rename ZonePlayers and touch OK. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the ZonePlayer name you wish to change, and touch OK. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select a new name from the list, and then touch OK. 4. You can also type a unique name by selecting Enter New. 5. Use the scroll wheel to select each letter, touching OK after each entry. 6.
5-24 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Adjusting Your Controller’s Settings There are several settings you can change on your Sonos Controller to suit your household preferences. From the Music menu, select System Settings→Controller Settings and then use the scroll wheel to highlight the setting you wish to change. Click sound. Adjust this setting to turn the Controller’s scroll wheel “clicking” on or off. Sleep timer undocked.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-25 Advanced settings. The Advanced Settings menu provides you with 3 additional menu choices: • Deep sleep timer. Use this setting to set the deep sleep timer (2, 4, 8, or 12 hours) for your Controller. Your Controller will go into deep sleep to preserve the battery life when it is unused for this specified period of time.
5-26 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Connecting a Line-In Music Source You can play music from an external line-in music source such as a CD player or portable music player that is connected to your Sonos Digital Music System. Note: You can listen to music from an external device in any zone, and use the Sonos Digital Music System to control the volume settings. However, you must control the playback (forward, pause, etc.) from the line-in source.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-27 Getting Software Updates Sonos periodically provides you with software updates to improve performance or to add new features. Your music system must be registered in order to receive updates. There are two preference options available: • Do not automatically check for updates. From the Music menu, you should periodically select System Settings→Online Updates to check for software updates. • Send a message when an update is available.
5-28 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Controller software updates In the event that your Controller’s software version gets out of sync from the rest of your Sonos Digital Music System components, you will see the following message displayed on your Controller screen the next time you use it: This Controller will be unavailable for use until you perform a software update to bring the Controller up to date.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-29 Advanced Settings Upon occasion, it may be necessary to adjust some of the settings for your Sonos Digital Music System. You can also use the Advanced Settings menu to register your music system if you have not yet registered it. System registration During the setup process, you are asked to register your Sonos Digital Music System. If you did not register at that time, you can register now.
5-30 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Auto update Internet radio station list 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 by following the steps below. 1. From the Music menu, select System Settings. 2. Select Advanced Settings→Auto Update Internet Radio Station List. 3. Select On to turn auto update on, or Off to turn auto update off, and then click OK.
Chapter 5: Using Your Sonos Controller 5-31 Battery Charging Your Controller can be recharged by plugging it into the AC adapter supplied with your Controller. The battery charge indicator on your Controller will show you when it is time to recharge the Controller. If the battery charge gets very low, the battery status indicator light will light red. Be sure to recharge using only the AC adapter supplied with your Sonos Controller.
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Installation Tips and Basic Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a problem occurs, first check the solutions listed below. If you are unable to remedy the problem by following these hints, go to the Sonos Service Center at http:// support.sonos.com, or telephone us at (800) 680-2345.
A-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Problem Solution The ZonePlayer does not operate properly. • Check to ensure that the ZonePlayer Status indicator on the front of the ZonePlayer is illuminated and solid white. • Check to ensure that the green link light is lit on the Ethernet switch on the rear panel of the ZonePlayer that is wired into your network. • Move the Controller closer to the ZonePlayer. • Check to ensure there are no obstacles to impede wireless operation.
Appendix A: Installation Tips and Basic Troubleshooting A-3 Problem Solution The ZonePlayer Status indicator changes to solid amber. This indicates that the ZonePlayer is experiencing an overheat condition. • Check the ZonePlayer vents for adequate cooling • Check for speaker shorts • Mute ZonePlayer or unplug it for several minutes to allow it to cool The ZonePlayer has stopped playing music.
A-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Problem Solution Why is there a delay when I play music from an external music source? If WMA is selected as the encoding method for your line-in music source, you will notice a slight delay before the music starts to play. The wrong album art, or no album art appears. Please visit our Website at http://faq.sonos.com/art for details on how album art is located and displayed. When I use my 2.4 GHz cordless phone, the music stops.
Appendix A: Installation Tips and Basic Troubleshooting A-5 ZonePlayer LED Explanations Additional Information State Mute Button Indicator ZonePlayer Status Indicator Powered up, connected to a Sonos Digital Music System Off Solid white Muted room Solid green Solid white Muted whole house Flashing green to solid green Solid white Powering up (booting) Off Flashing white Powered up, not connected to a Sonos Digital Music System Flashing green Flashing white Flashing in unison Looking fo
A-6 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide ZonePlayer Status Indicator Additional Information ZonePlayer overheat warning Solid amber The ZonePlayer is beginning to experience an inadequate cooling condition and will reduce to 75% volume • Check the ZonePlayer vents for adequate cooling • Check for speaker shorts • Mute the sound or unplug the ZonePlayer for several minutes to allow it to cool ZonePlayer overheat shutdown (mute) Long amber, short white, repeat If the inadequate cooling condition (ab
Appendix A: Installation Tips and Basic Troubleshooting A-7 About Your Music System If you make a call to Sonos Customer Support, you may be asked for specific details regarding your Sonos Digital Music System. You can find this information by choosing one of the following options: • From the Sonos Controller Music menu, select System Settings→About Your Digital Music System. Or, • From the Sonos Desktop Controller menu bar, select Help→About Sonos Desktop Controller.
A-8 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Support Diagnostics Support Diagnostics should only be accessed when you are talking with a Sonos Support representative (800-680-2345). For general Sonos support information, go to http://sonos.com/support. From the Desktop Controller software: 1. Click File →Preferences →Support Diagnostics. 2. Click Submit Diagnostics if you are instructed to do so by your Sonos Support representative. From the Sonos Assistant software: 1.
Sonos Device Specifications TM Sonos ZonePlayer ZP100 Feature Description Audio Section Rated Output 50W min RMS per channel (8 Ohms, 20-20kHz, THD+N < 0.02%) Speaker Connections Spring binding posts Line In Auto-detecting RCA type Line Out RCA type, variable audio output Subwoofer Output Auto-detecting RCA type, 80 Hz crossover Music Access File Types Supported (44.1 kHz) MP3, WMA, AAC (MPEG4), WAV, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis Note: Firmware upgradable to support future audio formats.
B-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Feature Description Ethernet Connection 4-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX Wireless Connectivity Sonosnet™, a secure peer-to-peer wireless mesh network General Power Supply AC 120/240, 50-60 Hz, user-switchable Front Panel Buttons Volume and Mute Front Panel LED Indicators ZonePlayer Status and Mute Status Dimensions 10.2” x 8.2” x 4.4” (260 x 209.5 x 113 mm) Weight 10 lbs. (4.
Appendix B: Sonos Device Specifications B-3 Sonos Controller CR100 Feature Description Display and User Interface Screen Type 3.
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System Setup-Without Windows® or Macintosh® OS X If your operating system is not Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later, you can use the Sonos Controller to configure your music system and set up access to your music files. The Sonos Digital Music System will recognize many standard shared folders on your computer. For additional information, visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/shares.
C-2 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide Setup Using the Sonos Controller 1. From the Welcome screen, touch OK to begin the setup process. 2. Follow the Controller’s on-screen prompts to connect and then name your ZonePlayer. Press and release the Mute and Volume Up buttons simultaneously on this ZonePlayer. You may release the buttons as soon as the Mute indicator (green) and the ZonePlayer Status indicator (white) start to blink alternately.
Appendix C: System Setup-Without Windows® or Macintosh® OS X C-3 Mute button ZonePlayer status indicator Volume up (+) Once the ZonePlayer is successfully connected, the ZonePlayer Status indicator will stop flashing and change to solid white (normal operation), and the Mute indicator will go off. 3. Touch OK. 4. When you see the message System is Now Setup, touch OK. 5. Touch the Music button, and then select System Settings →Music Library Management →Music Library Setup. 6. Touch Add New.
C-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide 7. Touch Enter New. 8. Touch Type to enter the path for this folder, and then touch Accept. 9. Touch OK. If the folder is not shared anonymously, you will need to enter a username and password. 10. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Username field and touch Type. 11. Type the name of a user with permission to access this folder, and then touch Accept. 12. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Password field and touch Type. 13.
A about your music system A-7 add Internet radio station 3-18 add shared folders 3-22, 4-8, 5-20 add to Favorites 3-19, 5-17 add ZonePlayer 2-8, 3-6, 5-22 adjust Controller settings 5-24 adjust sound settings 3-10, 5-18 adjust volume 3-9, 5-6 advanced preferences 3-26 advanced settings 5-29 analog audio in, ZonePlayer 2-4 analog audio out, ZonePlayer 2-3 audio specifications B-1 auto check for software updates 5-29 auto update Internet radio stations 5-30 B balance control 3-10, 5-18 battery charge indicat
I-2 connecting computer cable 2-5 connecting first ZonePlayer 2-5 connectors, rear panel ZonePlayer 2-3 Controller advanced settings 5-25 Controller deep sleep 5-4 Controller reset 5-5 Controller screen frozen A-2 Controller settings 5-24 Controller specifications B-3 Controller, turning off 5-25 create Sonos playlist 3-17, 5-15 D deep sleep 5-4 deep sleep timer 5-25 delete radio station 3-19 delete Sonos playlist 3-17, 5-16 Desktop Controller software installation 3-2 Desktop Controller, using 3-7 device
Index file storage supported B-1 file types supported B-1 first ZonePlayer connection 2-5 front panel indicators, ZonePlayer B-2 I index music 3-24, 5-22 installation, DCR 3-2 installing Sonos Setup Assistant 4-1 installing speakers 2-4 Internet radio 3-18, 5-16 Internet radio preferences 3-20 L left speaker terminals 2-3 light sensor 5-4 light sleep 5-4 line in, ZonePlayer B-1 line out, ZonePlayer B-1 line-in encoding 3-27, 5-30 line-in music source 3-20, 5-26 link zones 3-12, 5-9 M Macintosh setup 4-1
I-4 Sonos Digital Music System User Guide mute button indicator 2-2 mute button, DCR 3-9 mute button, ZonePlayer 2-2 mute zones 3-9, 5-6 N network requirements 1-2 no music, troubleshooting A-3 O online services, Sonos 1-3 operating systems 1-3 operating systems, alternate C-1 operating temperature specifications, ZonePlayer B-2 overheat condition, ZonePlayer A-3 P package contents, Controller 5-1 package contents, ZonePlayer 2-1 party mode 3-12, 5-9 pause all, Controller 5-10 play formats 1-3 play mod
Index remove track 3-16, 5-14 rename ZonePlayer 3-6, 4-5, 5-23 repeat 5-15 reset Controller 5-5, A-2 reset Desktop Controller 3-27 reset ZonePlayer A-2 reset, Sonos Assistant 4-11 right speaker terminals 2-3 S safety information 1-4 screen resolution, Controller B-3 screen type, Controller B-3 searching for ZonePlayers error A-2 select from music library 5-12 selecting music 3-15, 5-12 setting up your Macintosh 4-1 setting up, Windows 3-1 settings, Controller A-2 setup and operation, alternate C-1 setup u
I-6 Sonos Setup Assistant 4-1 Sonosnet B-2 speaker connections, ZonePlayer B-1 speaker connector posts 2-4 speaker setup 2-4 specifications, Controller B-3 specifications, ZonePlayer B-1 standby mode 3-15 status indicator, ZonePlayer 2-2 stop accessing shared folder 3-24, 4-10, 5-21 stop system 3-27 stop system, Controller 5-10 submit diagnostics A-8 subwoofer output 2-4, B-1 support diagnostics A-8 system registration 3-27, 5-29 system requirements 1-3 system settings, Controller 5-17 T technical support
Index V view shared folders 5-19 voltage select 2-3 volume control 3-9, 5-5 W WAV files 3-27, 5-30 weight B-2, B-3 where to begin 2-1 Windows XP/2000 setup 3-1 wired vs.
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