® SONOS SUB Product Guide
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SONOS SUB TM The SONOS SUB takes your audio experience to the next level when you add this wireless subwoofer to an existing Sonos room. • Instantly adds a dimension of deep bass impact to your audio listening experience. • Allows placement anywhere because it’s wireless and compact—position it vertically or horizontally on any floor surface. Note: The SONOS SUB is designed for use with any amplified Sonos player, including the PLAYBAR®, PLAY:1™, PLAY:3™, PLAY:5™, CONNECT:AMP™ (ZonePlayer 120) or ZP100.
2 Product Guide Sonos Controllers You can use any Sonos controller with your Sonos system, including: • Sonos Controller for Android. Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos application from Google Play. • Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for iPad. Tap the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos application, or you can download the application from iTunes®.
3 SONOS SUB Acoustic slot The top of the acoustic slot doubles as a handle so you can lift it. SUB placement: Make sure at least one side of the slot is free from obstruction. If you place it vertically against a wall, do not block the front opening. If you place the SUB horizontally on the floor, don’t put anything on top of it. SUB status indicator LED indicates the SUB status. • For a complete list of status indicators, please go to http://faq.sonos.com/led.
4 Product Guide horizontal placement" on page 5 for more information. Make sure at least one side of the rectangular opening (acoustic slot) is unobstructed. • If you place the SUB vertically flush against a wall, do not block the front acoustic slot. • If you place the SUB horizontally on the floor, don’t put anything on top of it. Leave at least 1" clearance along the top of the SUB if placing under furniture. • The SUB is designed to be located on the floor.
5 SONOS SUB • Press Play to listen to a test sound, and then select the best level for the SUB. You may be prompted to update the SUB after you add it to your Sonos system. Note: After the SUB is associated with a Sonos player, you will not see it displayed separately in the Rooms menu. Any changes you make to that Sonos player (volume, mute, music selection) will also affect the SUB.
6 Product Guide 4. Press the felt foot (sticky side down) onto the unit inside the circular portion of the guide. 5. Repeat this process for the other three (3) corners. SUB Settings The SUB’s settings are determined during the initial setup process. If you wish to make changes, follow the steps below to adjust how the SUB works with the associated Sonos product or stereo pair. Changing SUB Settings Using a handheld Sonos controller 1. Select Settings -> Room Settings. 2.
7 SONOS SUB 3. Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB. It appears as Room (+SUB) on the Room Settings menu. 4. Select the SUB tab. 5. Choose one of the following options: • SUB: Check to turn the sound from the SUB on; uncheck to turn it off. • SUB Level Adjustment: Use the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the SUB. (You can use this setting to match the subwoofer level to the level of your main speakers.
8 Product Guide Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac). 2. Select Room Settings. 3. Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB. It appears as Room (+SUB) on the Room Settings menu. 4. Select the Basic tab, and then select Recalibrate SUB. 5. Follow the prompts to optimize your SUB’s performance: • Select the size of your stereo speakers (CONNECT:AMP or ZP100 only).
9 SONOS SUB room. • If you are not going to use the SUB right now, select Don’t use SUB. It will appear on the Rooms menu as SUB (unused) until you select it and associate it with another Sonos player. Basic Troubleshooting Warning: Under no circumstances should the product be repaired by anyone other than an authorized Sonos repair center, as this will invalidate the warranty. Please contact Sonos Customer Support for more information. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
10 Product Guide Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Flashing green Powered up, not yet associated with a Sonos system BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR For a SUB, this may indicate the SUB is not yet paired with a player.
SONOS SUB 11 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 products. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8.
12 Product Guide Specifications Feature Description Audio Amplifier Two Class-D digital amplifiers Speakers Two force-cancelling speakers positioned face-to-face for deeper, richer sound and zero cabinet buzz or rattle. Dual Acoustic Ports Tuned to enhance the SUB performance. Frequency Response Plays down to 25 Hz.
