SONOS PLAY:1 Product Guide
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SONOS PLAY:1 The PLAY:1 is the newest, most compact Sonos wireless speaker that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your home (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 2 for more information). • Two custom-designed drivers, 3.5 in / 9 cm mid-woofer and tweeter, each with a dedicated amplifier. • Play/Pause functionality remembers the last thing you were listening to. You can even skip to the next track with a double press.
2 Product Guide Your Home Network To access music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates, so be sure to register during the setup process.
3 SONOS PLAY:1 touch or iPad to download the free Sonos application, or you can download the application from iTunes®. (If you download from iTunes, you will need to sync before you see the Sonos logo display on your device.) • Sonos Controller for Mac or PC—Download from our Web site at: www.sonos.com/support/downloads. • SONOS CONTROL Sonos is always working on new ways to help you control the music any way you want. For the latest list of Sonos controllers, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.
4 Product Guide Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch (6.75mm) / 20-thread The PLAY:1 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it can be wallmounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See "Wall Mounting" on page 4 for more information. Ethernet switch connector You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect the PLAY:1 to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
SONOS PLAY:1 5 3. 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.
6 Product Guide The units automatically connect to form a stereo pair. To separate a stereo pair: 1. Select Settings -> Room Settings. 2. Select the stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair appears with L + R in the Room name.) 3. Select Separate Stereo Pair, and touch Separate to confirm. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Choose one of the following: • Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Settings from the Manage menu.
SONOS PLAY:1 7 Surround Speakers Adding surround speakers You can easily pair two PLAY:1 or PLAY:3 components with a PLAYBAR to function as left and right surround channels in your Sonos surround sound experience. You can either configure surround speakers during the setup process, or follow the steps below to add them. • Make sure the Sonos products are the same—you cannot combine a PLAY:1 and a PLAY:3 to function as surround speakers.
8 Product Guide Surround settings The default audio settings are determined by the calibration process. If you wish to make a change, you can follow the steps below. Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. From the Settings menu, select Room Settings. 2. Select the room the SONOS PLAYBAR and surround speakers are located in. It appears as Room (+LS+RS) on the Room Settings menu. 3. Select Advanced Audio -> Surround Settings. 4.
SONOS PLAY:1 9 Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac). 2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left. 3. Choose the room the SONOS PLAYBAR is located in from the Room Settings for drop-down list. The room name appears as Room (+LS+RS). 4. From the Basic tab, click Remove Surround Speakers. If these were newly purchased PLAY:1s, they will appear as Unused in the Rooms pane.
10 Product Guide Local music library The Sonos system can play music from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your home network where you have shared music folders. During the setup process, you are guided through the process of accessing your local music library (such as your iTunes library). Over time, you may wish to add or remove folders from this list.
SONOS PLAY:1 11 Equalization Settings The SONOS PLAY:1 ships with the equalization settings preset to provide the optimal playback experience. If desired, you can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences. Note: Balance is only adjustable when the PLAY:1 is used in a stereo pair. 1. Using a handheld controller, select Settings -> Room Settings. 2. Touch to select a room. 3.
12 Product Guide • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router’s WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any other components that are wired to your network. • Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the back of the Sonos component, and then connect another Ethernet cable from the Sonos component directly to one of the LAN ports on your router.
13 SONOS PLAY:1 Indicator Light Explanations PLAY:1 Status Indicator State Additional Information Solid white Powered up and associated with a Sonos system Solid green Volume set to zero or muted Flashing white Powering up Flashing green and white Not associated with a Sonos system Slow flashing green Surround audio is off Applicable when PLAY:1 configured as PLAYBAR surround speaker Rapid flashing amber Playback / Next Track failed Indicates either playback or next track was not possible
14 Product Guide Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8.
15 SONOS PLAY:1 Specifications Feature Description Audio Amplifier Two Class-D digital amplifiers Tweeter One tweeter creates a crisp and accurate high frequency response Mid-Woofer One mid-woofer ensures the faithful reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments, as well as delivery of deep, rich bass Stereo Pair setting Turns two PLAY:1s into separate left and right channel speakers 5.
16 Product Guide Top Panel LED Indicates PLAY:1 status Dimensions (H x W x D) 6.36 x 4.69 x 4.69 (in) / 161.45 x 119.7 X 119.7 (mm) Threaded mount 1/4" (6.75mm) / 20-thread Weight 4.08 lb (1.85 kg) Operating Temperature 32º to 113º F (0º to 45º C) Storage Temperature 4º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C) Humidity Resistant Designed to withstand high-humidity, such as in a bathroom with a running shower. (The PLAY:1 is not waterproof or water resistant.
