SONOS Era 300 Smart Speaker Owner’s Manual

SONOS Era 300 Smart Speaker Owner’s Manual

At a Glance

Use WiFi to set up Sanos Era 300. ®
Stream content over WiFi or Bluetooth.

Note: Voice control is not supported in every country yet. This feature will be available as soon as Sanos and a voice service launch together in your region.

Customer Support
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User Guide
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Terms of Use, License and Warranty www.sonos.com/legal/terms-of- use

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Overview

The premium smart speaker designed for spatial audio listening—

• Stream content over WiFi, Bluetooth®, or using USB-C line-in (requires adapter).
• Supports spatial audio with Dolby Atmos Music.
• Easy control using the Sonos app, your voice, or the intuitive touch controls.
• Two separate microphone controls for convenience and privacy.
• Pair two Era 300 speakers with Sonos Arc or Beam (Gen 2) for multichannel surround sound.
• Compatible with your other Sonos S2 speakers for multiroom listening.
• See Setup when you’re ready to add a Sonos Era 300 to your system.

Controls and lights

Connector panel

Select a location

Trueplay tuning will balance the sound for wherever you place Era 300, but for the speaker to project sound most effectively, here are a few guidelines:

• Era 300 should be placed indoors and have approximately two ft (.61 m) of overhead clearance for optimal sound quality. Placement in an enclosed space like a bookshelf is not recommended as this could impact dispersion and playback clarity.
• If you are mounting Era 300 within 2 ft (.61 m) of a ceiling, place it upside down for the best sound.
• When Era 300 is placed next to a wall or on a shelf, leave at least 1″ (2.5 cm) clearance in back and 8” (20.32 cm) on each side of the speaker.
• When using Era 300 speakers as surrounds, leave at least 8″ (20.32 cm) clearance around the sides of each speaker.
• Traditional stereo setups often have an ideal place to sit in a room for the best listening experience, but with Era 300 the sound is sent in all directions so you’ll experience rich detail no matter where you’re seated.

Note: Don’t position Era 300 vertically or at a steep angle or the audio will stop.

Bluetooth pairing

1. Turn Bluetooth on in your device settings.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the back on the speaker until you hear a tone, then release. The status light blinks blue when the speaker is ready to pair.
3. Choose Sonos Era 300 from the list of available devices in your Bluetooth settings. Your mobile device will automatically connect next time.

Line-in

Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable (with a built-in phono preamp), to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (Era 300, Era 100, Amp, Port, or Five).
Then go to > Line-In to select the source and start playback.
Note: Era 300 and Era 100 require a Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter (sold separately).
Other products may require a different type of line-in adapter depending on your audio source. Learn more

Microphone on/off

There are two ways to control the microphones on Era 300:
A universal microphone switch on the back turns all microphones on and off.
A voice services button on top turns voice services on and off without affecting the microphones needed for Trueplay and other microphone-enabled features.
When both are on, voice control and all microphone-enabled features are available.
When both are off, voice control and all microphone-enabled features are unavailable.
When the universal microphone switch is on and the voice services light is off, Trueplay and other microphone-enabled features are available but voice control is off.

Voice services

Use your voice to control your Sonos system with any voice-enabled Sonos product—play and control content, turn the volume up or down, and more.

• Sonos Voice Control: control your whole Sonos system with hands-free ease and unmatched privacy. Sonos Voice Control comes ready to use—it only takes a few seconds to add when you set up your speakers. More information
• Amazon Alexa: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sonos skill enabled. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more
• Siri: you’ll need the Apple Home app. Add your AirPlay2-compatible Sonos speakers to the Apple Home app and then use an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to ask Siri to play music (currently limited to Apple Music). Learn more

Note: Voice control isn’t supported in every country yet—this feature will be available as soon as Sonos and a voice service launch together in your region.

Trueplay™

Trueplay tuning measures how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it sounds great no matter where you place it.

During setup, choose the Trueplay option that works best for you and your space. To retune later, go to > System, choose a room, and select Trueplay.

Advanced tuning
Advanced tuning is custom and precise. It takes about 5 minutes and uses the microphone on an iOS device (running iOS 8 or later) so you’ll move around the room while the sound is fine tuned for your space. Best choice for larger rooms. If VoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device, Advanced tuning isn’t available. Turn it off in your device settings before tuning your speakers.

Note: Advanced tuning is the best choice for large rooms (open concept spaces may experience less precise tuning).

Quick tuning
Quick tuning is fast, effortless, and accessible. It takes about a minute and uses the microphone on your Sonos product to detect the environment so there’s no need to move around the room during tuning.

Note: Quick tuning is available for both iOS and Android, and is a good choice for smaller rooms, or spaces where it’s difficult to move easily.

Auto Trueplay
Portable Sonos products like Sonos Roam and Move can tune themselves automatically. Auto Trueplay uses your speaker’s microphone to detect the environment and make periodic tuning adjustments so you get great sound wherever your speaker is and whatever you’re listening to.

Go to > System, and select your portable speaker to turn on auto Trueplay.

Set up stereo pair

Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for an even wider, stereo experience. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel.

Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.

1. Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
2. Go to > System.
3. Select one of the speakers you want to use in the stereo pair, then choose Set Up Stereo Pair to get started.

Learn more

Set up surrounds

It’s easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model), or a Sonos Amp and your favorite non- Sonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater.

1. Place each surround speaker about 10 ft from your favorite listening position, angling
   them toward the seating area.

2. Go to > System.

3. Select a room with a soundbar and choose Add Surrounds to get started.

Note: If you group the rooms or create a stereo pair instead, you won’t have surround sound.

Learn more
Surround audio settings
During setup, surround sound is optimized for your room. These settings are adjustable:

Product settings

You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to > System and select a product.

Accessories

Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system—tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products.
For a full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, chargers and cables, see

Accessories on our website.

Era 300 Stand

Custom designed stand for Sonos Era 300 holds speaker securely in place.

• Fixed height, optimal for home theater surrounds.
• Easy assembly.
• Channel in the pole hides the speaker’s power cable for simple cable management.

Note: For the full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, and cables, see Accessories on our website.

What’s in the box?
Each Sonos Era 300 Stand

• 1 stand base
• 1 stand pole
• 1 speaker platform
• 1 stand pole cap
• Mounting kit with 4 screws (2 long, 2 short), 1 washer

Note: Sonos speakers sold separately.
What you’ll need

• Phillips-head screwdriver

Set it up

Era 300 Wall Mount

• The easy-to-install mount for Sonos Era 300.
• Supports the weight of your speaker and secures it in place.
• Allows access to ports, buttons, and touch controls, and cleanly routes your speaker’s cable.
• Flexibility to position your speaker for best sound.

Important: This wall mount is for use only with Sonos Era 300 (sold separately), and is designed for wall stud installation.

What’s in the box?

Each custom-designed Sonos Era 300 Wall Mount assembly includes:

• 1 wall mount
• 1 wall bracket
• Mounting kit with 4 screws

What you’ll need

• Pencil
• Level
• Stud finder
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Power drill

Choose the orientation

Mount upright

Mount inverted

Specifications

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
14. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
16. Connections between this device and external equipment must be made using a shielded cable in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits.

Important Product Information

For Terms of Use, License and Warranty, and additional product information: www.sonos.com/guides

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the product is located such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-scgccalrpb. As mentioned before, the installer cannot control the antenna orientation. However, they could place the complete product in a way that causes the problem mentioned above.

The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users 0.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure essential requirements, a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8 inches) is required between the equipment and the body of the user or nearby persons.

This class B digital apparatus complies with ISED CAN ICES-3(8), NMB-3(8), RSSGEN, and RSS-247.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause hannful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 Sones products.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to Sones qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
14. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Caution: Replacement of fuses replaceable only by service personnel (refer to service documentation).

Warning to service personnel:
Caution: Double pole/neutral fusing.
Caution: Fuse maybe located in the Neutral conductor due to the non-polarized plug.

610-00145 Rev A
Sonos, Inc.
www.sonos.com

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References

• SONOS User Guide
• Help and Support | Sonos
• Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems
• Sonos: Save 20% on Ray, Beam, Sub Mini, Move 2, & Roam SL
• Support Information by Product | Sonos
• Adjust the bass, treble, balance, and loudness | Sonos
• Sonos LED lights | Sonos
• Use Line-In on Sonos | Sonos
• Setting a volume limit on Sonos products | Sonos
• Set up an Amazon Alexa device to control Sonos | Sonos
• Use Siri to control Sonos speakers | Sonos
• Create a stereo pair | Sonos
• Disable or enable WiFi on your Sonos products | Sonos
• Using touch controls on Sonos products | Sonos
• Tune your Sonos speakers with Trueplay | Sonos
• Add surround speakers to a Sonos home theater | Sonos
• Accessories, Add-Ons, and Extras | Sonos
• Accessories, Add-Ons, and Extras | Sonos

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