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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 The Sonos App 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 Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with free, online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates so be sure to register during the setup process. We do not share your e-mail address with other companies. • High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based music services.
3 Sonos PLAY:1 • Sonos app (Mac)—Macintosh® OS X 10.7 or later Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads. Note: Sonos CONTROL has been discontinued, but it’s compatible with your new Sonos product. PLAY:1 Top / Back On/Off Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To quickly stop streaming audio in all rooms, select Pause All from the Rooms menu.
4 Product Guide Volume up (+) Volume down (-) Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and down. Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch / 20-thread The PLAY:1 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it can be wall-mounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See Wall Mounting for more information. Ethernet port You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect the PLAY:1 to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a networkattached storage (NAS) device.
Sonos PLAY:1 5 2. Attach the power cord to the PLAY:1 and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the bottom of the PLAY:1 until it is flush with the bottom of the unit. Note: If you want to make a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable from your router or another Sonos product (or a live network wall plate if you have built-in wiring) to an Ethernet port on the back of the PLAY:1. 3.
6 Product Guide Optimum placement information • When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos products 8 to 10 feet away from each other. • Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos products. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging. Note: The stereo pair setting is for use with PLAY:1, PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. You cannot create a mixed stereo pair—both Sonos products in the stereo pair must be the same.
Sonos PLAY:1 7 To separate a stereo pair: 1. Choose one of the following: • Using your PC, select Settings from the Manage menu. • Using your Mac, select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu. 2. Select the Sonos stereo pair you wish to separate from the Room Settings for drop-down (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name). 3. On the Basic tab, click Separate Stereo Pair.
8 Product Guide 3. Select Remove Surround Speakers. 4. Select Next to drop the surround sound speakers from your surround system. If these were newly purchased PLAY:1s they will appear as Unused on the Rooms menu. If these PLAY:1s existed in your household previously, they revert back to their previous state. You can now move them to another room for individual use. Changing the surround settings The default setting is determined by the calibration process.
Sonos PLAY:1 9 4. Select the Surrounds tab. 5. Choose one of the following: • Surrounds: Check to turn the sound from the surround speakers on; uncheck to turn it off. • TV Level Adjustment: Click and drag the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround speakers for playing TV audio. • Music Level Adjustment: Click and drag the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround speakers for playing music.
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. Note: We recommend using the Sonos app for Mac or PC to add shared folders.
11 Sonos PLAY:1 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 Indicator Lights Product Guide Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Solid green Volume set to zero or muted CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR Flashing orange During SonosNet setup, this occurs after a button press while the product is searching for a household to join.
13 Sonos PLAY:1 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 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. products. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
14 Product Guide Feature Description Audio Formats Supported Support for compressed MP3, AAC (without DRM), WMA without DRM (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates. MP3 supports all rates except 11kHz and 8kHz.
15 Sonos PLAY:1 Feature Description Operating Temperature 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º 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.) Product Finish White with light metallic grille; black with graphite grille * Specifications subject to change without notice. Need More Help? • Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages at www.sonos.