Sonos Connect Wireless Stereo Speaker User Guide

Sonos Connect Wireless Stereo Speaker User Guide

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Sonos CONNECT

The Sonos CONNECT™ is designed to be used with an external amplifier. It contains both analog and digital outputs so you can easily connect it to your existing audio equipment.

• Use a CONNECT to listen to music in a room where you already have an amplifier, such as your home theater system or the stereo system in your family room.
• Use a CONNECT to listen to music in your home office where you already have a computer or a pair of powered speakers.
• Use a CONNECT if you have a distributed audio system that is driven from an amplifier in one central location with speaker wires home-run to this central location.

New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running—simply follow the setup instructions packaged with your CONNECT. Once you’ve got it set up, you can add additional Sonos products at any time.

Adding to an existing Sonos system?
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. You can turn directly to Adding to an Existing Sonos System if you are adding this CONNECT to an existing Sonos system.

Your Home Network
To access Internet 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 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. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may experience playback issues due to fluctuating download rates.)
• If your modem is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos’ automatic online updates, or stream music from an Internet-based music service, you must install a router in your home network. If you do not have a router, purchase and install one before proceeding. If you are going to use the Sonos Controller App on an Android™ or iOS device, or you are setting up Sonos wirelessly, you will need a wireless router.

Note: Sonos communicates over a 2.4GHz home network supporting 802.11 b/g/n wireless technology. 5GHz networks are not supported in a completely wireless Sonos setup.

• Connect a Sonos BRIDGE, BOOST™ or player to your router if:
• You have a larger home where the WiFi performance isn’t reliable and you want to strengthen the wireless performance of your Sonos system.
• Your WiFi network is already in high demand with streaming video and web surfing and you want to create a separate wireless network exclusively for your Sonos speakers.
• Your home network is 5GHz only (not switchable to 2.4GHz).
• For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to your home network router using an Ethernet cable.

The Sonos App
You can use the free Sonos app with any compatible device, including:

• Sonos app (Android)—Android 2.2 and higher; certain features require later versions. (Standard wireless setup is only supported on Android 2.3 or 4.0 and higher.)
• Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos app from Google Play.
• Sonos app (iOS)—iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 7.0 or later; certain features may require later versions.
• Touch the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to download the free Sonos app, or 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 app (PC)—Windows® XP SP3 and higher; certain features require later versions. (Standard wireless setup is only supported on Windows 7 and higher.)
• Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.
• Sonos app (Mac)—Macintosh® OS X 10.7 or later
• Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.

CONNECT Front

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.
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Status indicator

| To stop streaming audio in one room, press the

Play/Pause button on the CONNECT.

Indicates the current status. During normal operation the white light is dimly lit. If desired, you can turn off the white light from Room Settings.

Play/Pause

| See Player Status Indicators for a complete list of status indications.

Toggles between playing and pausing the audio in this room (defaults to restarting the same music source when pressed unless a different

source is selected).

•   Press once to start or stop streaming audio

•   Press twice to skip to the next track (if applicable to the selected music source)

Volume up (+) Volume down (-)| Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and down.

CONNECT Back

Ethernet ports (2) You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.

LED indicators

• Flashing Green (network activity)
• Yellow (link connection)
• AC power (mains) input
• (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)

Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a third- party power cord will void your warranty). Analog audio Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the audio outputs from separate audio components such as a CD player, to the Sonos CONNECT’s analog audio inputs. Analog audio out (fixed/variable) Use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the Sonos product analog audio outputs to the audio inputs on separate audio components, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. TOSLINK® digital audio out You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to connect the Sonos CONNECT’s TOSLINK digital audio output to the audio inputs on separate audio components, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver. Coaxial digital audio out You can use a digital coaxial cable to connect the Sonos product’s coaxial digital audio output to the audio inputs on separate audio components, such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver.

Adding to an Existing Sonos System
Once you’ve got your Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos products at any time (up to 32). Use the Sonos CONNECT’s audio outputs to connect it to a home theater, computer, powered speakers, or amplifier.
If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos products. If you don’t have structured wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.

1. Attach the power cord and plug in the Sonos CONNECT.
2. The Audio indicator (green) and the Player status indicator (white) will begin to flash.
3. Choose one of the following options:

Connect to a home theater or amplifier

• If you have digital inputs on your home theater or amplifier, you can use either a TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable to connect the Sonos CONNECT’s digital output to the digital input on the receiver.
• If you have analog inputs on your home theater or amplifier, use a standard RCA audio cable to connect the Sonos CONNECT’s analog audio output to the audio inputs on the receiver.
• Select the proper input channel on the receiver. See Controlling the volume from your home theater or amplifier to adjust volume settings.

Connect to a computer or powered speakers

• If you are connecting to your computer: You will need a stereo mini to RCA Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the Sonos product’s analog audio output to the computer’s audio input.
• If you are connecting to powered speakers: You may need a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8-inch stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect the computer’s speakers to the audio outputs on the Sonos product. If your speakers have a male 1/8-inch stereo plug, you will need to attach a female-to-female coupler between the speaker plug and the Y-adapter audio cable.
• If you are making a wireless connection, skip this step and continue on to step 4. If you are making 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 one of the Ethernet switch connections on the back of the new Sonos product.

Choose one of the following options:

• Using a handheld Sonos controller: Select Add a Player or SUB from the Settings menu and follow the on-screen prompts to add this product to your Sonos system.
• Using the Sonos Controller App for Mac or PC: Select Add a Player or SUB from the Manage menu and follow the prompts to add the new product to your Sonos system.
• Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos system.
• If you experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product, try one or more of the following resolutions—relocate the Sonos product; change the wireless channel your music system is operating on; connect a Sonos product to your router if your setup is currently wireless.

Line-In
You can easily stream an external source such as a CD player or portable music player through Sonos using the audio-in connections on your Sonos product. The device will be automatically detected as soon as you plug it in.

• Use a standard RCA cable to plug an external source like a CD player into the analog Audio In connections on the back of your Sonos CONNECT.
• If you are connecting a portable music player to the Sonos CONNECT, you will need a 1/8-inch mini-stereo to RCA audio cable instead. Plug the mini-stereo end into the portable device and the RCA end into the Audio In connection with the Sonos product.

Using the Sonos app on a mobile device

• To play music from this line-in source, select Line-In from the Sonos music menu, select the source, and select Play Now.
• To change the name of this device, select Room Settings from the Settings menu. Select the Sonos product this source is connected to, and then touch Line-In Source Name. Select a new name from the list, or type a unique name.
• To change the line-in level, select Room Settings from the Settings menu. Select the Sonos product this source is connected to, and then touch Line-In Source Level. Select a new level.

Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC

• To play music from this source select Line-In from the MUSIC pane, click next to the music source, and select Play Now.
• To change the settings for this device:
• Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences -> Room Settings (Mac).
• Select the Sonos product your Airport Express is connected to from the Room Settings for the drop-down list.
• Click the Line-In tab and update the settings.

A default (typical) line-in level is automatically assigned when you select a source name, but if the volume sounds too low, you can select a higher line level for this device. (You may experience sound distortion at higher volume levels if you set the level too high.)

Line-in encoding settings
When you have line-in music sources attached to a Sonos product, line-in encoding determines how Sonos will encode the data coming in from these sources. Your Sonos system defaults to automatic in order to provide the optimal playback experience. Sonos recommends you do not change this default. However, if you decide to make a change, we recommend the following usage guidelines:

Use Uncompressed if:

• You want optimal performance with home theaters.
• You want to produce the highest quality sound for your Sonos system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.)

Use Compressed if:

• You are connecting more than 4 rooms wirelessly.
• You are in an environment with heavy wireless interference and are experiencing dropouts.

To change the line-in encoding setting, select one of the following options:

• Using a handheld Sonos controller: From the Settings menu, select Advanced Settings -> Audio Compression.
• Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Manage -> Settings -> Advanced.
• Using the Sonos Controller for Mac: Select Sonos -> Preferences -> Advanced.

Line-Out
Controlling the volume from your home theater or amplifier To control the volume exclusively from your home theater or amplifier, you can change the line-out level on the Sonos CONNECT to Fixed by selecting one of the following options:

• Using a handheld Sonos controller: Select Room Settings from the Settings menu. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver. Select Line-Out Level, and choose Fixed.
• Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Manage -> Settings. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver. Choose Fixed from the Line-Out Level drop-down on the Basic tab.
• Using the Sonos Controller for Mac: Select Sonos -> Preferences -> Rooms Settings. Select the Sonos product
  attached to the receiver, and then choose Fixed from the Line-Out Level drop- down on the Basic tab.
  Note : When you change the line-out level to Fixed on your Sonos CONNECT you will not be able to adjust the volume or the equalization settings using a Sonos controller.

Controlling the volume from your Sonos system

1. Adjust your home theater or amplifier’s volume to a typical listening volume.
2. If the line-out level is not currently set to Variable, you will need to change it:
3. Using a handheld Sonos controller: Select Room Settings from the Settings menu. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver. Select Line-Out Level, and choose Variable from the Line-Out Level drop-down on the Basic tab.
4. Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Manage -> Settings. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver, and then choose Variable from the Line-Out Level drop-down on the Basic tab.
5. Using the Sonos Controller for Mac: Select Sonos -> Preferences -> Rooms Settings. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver, and then choose Variable from the Line-Out Level drop-down on the Basic tab.
6. Use a Sonos controller to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear music. This may be at the high end of the volume scale.
7. If desired, you can readjust the volume on your home theater system or amplifier so that the volume range for the controller falls within your typical listening range.

Playing Music
Make a selection from the Sonos music menu on your mobile device or from the MUSIC pane on a Mac or PC.

Radio
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs. You can easily find radio from all over the world—music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts. To select an Internet radio station, simply select Radio and choose a station.

Music services
A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per-audiobook, or subscription basis. Sonos is compatible with several music services – you can visit our website at www.sonos.com/music for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service’s website for more information.) If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service username and password information to Sonos as needed and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.

1. To add a music service, touch Add Music Services from the Sonos music menu.
2. Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add.
3. Select Add Account, and then follow the on-screen prompts. Your login and password will be verified with the music service. As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on the Sonos music menu.
4. Free music service trials are available in some countries. (Please check the individual music service’s website for more information.) If there is a music service trial visible on the Music Services menu, simply touch it to select it.
5. Touch Add Account -> I’m new to [music service], and then follow the prompts to activate the music trial. After the trial period is up, you will need to subscribe to the music service to keep the music playing.

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 Controller for Mac or PC to add shared folders. For more information, please visit our website at http://faq.sonos.com/manage.

• To make changes to your shared folders list, select the Settings menu from a handheld Sonos controller and then choose one of the following options:
• To add a new music folder to Sonos, select Manage Music Library-> Music Library Setup -> Add New Share on a handheld controller.
• To remove a music folder, select Manage Music Library-> Music Library Setup. Touch the share you wish to remove and then select Remove.
• The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums, composers, genres, or tracks.) If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index to add this music to your Sonos music library.
• To update your music index, touch Settings -> Manage Music Library -> Update Music Index Now.
• If you’d like your music library to update automatically each day, open the Sonos Controller app on your Mac or PC. Select Manage -> Music Library Settings and click the Advanced tab. Check Library Updates and select an update time.

Wireless iTunes playback

You can select and play music and podcasts stored on any iOS device that’s on the same wireless network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this iPad, On this iPhone, or On this iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections.

Wireless playback from Android devices
You can select and play music stored on any Android device that’s on the same wireless network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this Mobile Device from the Sonos app on your Android smartphone or tablet to make audio selections.

Google Play Music (Android devices)
You can play music to your Sonos system directly from the Google Play Music app on any Android device. This feature is available for both Standard and All Access Google Play Music customers. To play music directly from the Google Play Music app to your Sonos system, you must have both the Google Play Music app and the Sonos Controller App installed on your mobile device. Simply open the Google Play Music app and connect to a Sonos room or room group to start the music.

Player Status Indicators

Flashing white| Powering up| BRIDGE, BOOST,|
---|---|---|---
| | CONNECT, SUB,
| | CONNECT:AMP,
| | DOCK, PLAY:1,
| | PLAY:3, PLAY:5,
| | PLAYBAR
Solid white| Powered up and associated| BRIDGE, BOOST,| If desired, when the product is in normal
( dimly lit )| with a Sonos system (normal| CONNECT, SUB,| operation, you can turn the white status
| operation)| CONNECT:AMP,| indicator light on or off from Room
| | DOCK, PLAY:1,| Settings. (The SUB and any players set to
| | PLAY:3, PLAY:5,| surround reflect the same setting as the
| | PLAYBAR| player they are paired with.)
Solid white| Touch control(s) active| PLAY:5 (gen2)| Brightens when touch controls are
( brightly lit )| | | activated and remains at full brightness for
| | | the duration of contact.
Flashing green| Powered up, not yet| BRIDGE, BOOST,| For a SUB, this may indicate the SUB is
| associated with a Sonos| CONNECT, SUB,| not yet paired with a player.
| system| CONNECT:AMP,|
| Or ,| DOCK, PLAY:1,|
| WAC (wireless access| PLAY:3, PLAY:5,|
| configuration) join ready| PLAYBAR|
Slowly flashing| Surround audio is off or| PLAY:1, PLAY:3,| Applicable for player configured as a
green| SUB audio is off| PLAY:5 (gen2),| PLAYBAR surround speaker, or for a SUB
| | SUB| paired with a PLAYBAR
Solid green| Volume set to zero or muted| CONNECT,|
| | CONNECT:AMP,|
| | PLAY:1, PLAY:3,|
| | PLAY:5,|
| | PLAYBAR|
Flashing orange| During SonosNet setup, this| BRIDGE, BOOST,|
| occurs after a button press| CONNECT, SUB,|
| while the product is| CONNECT:AMP,|
| searching for a household to| DOCK, PLAY:1,|
| join.| PLAY:3, PLAY:5,|
| | PLAYBAR|

Important Safety Information
SupportWarning: Do not open Sonos products as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should Sonos products 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

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 a dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish of your Sonos products.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel.
12. 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 e 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 the apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus

Caution: To avoid damage to speakers, turn off the external amplifier before unplugging your Sonos CONNECT

Specifications

Audio Formats Supported Suppor (includin Ogg Vo uncomp Native

32kHz,

| t for compressed MP3, AAC (without DRM), WMA without DRM g purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, rbis, Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as

ressed WAV and AIFF files.

support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates. MP3 supports

all rates Note : Ap suppor may be

Music Services Supported Sonos Music™ as well

| except 11kHz and 8kHz.

ple “Fairplay”, WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently ted. Previously purchased Apple “Fairplay” DRM-protected songs upgraded.

works seamlessly with most music services, including Apple

, Deezer, Google Play Music, Pandora, Spotify and Radio by TuneIn, as downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. Service

availabil

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Operating Systems (for stored files) **** Windo

attached

| ity varies by region. For a complete list, see

ww.sonos.com/music.

ws XP SP3 and higher; Macintosh OS X 10.6 or later; NAS (network- storage) devices supporting CIFS

Internet Radio Supported ** Streami| ng MP3, HLS/AAC, WMA
Album Art Supported ** JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF

Playlists Supported ** Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, and Windows Media Player (.m3u, .pls, .wpl)
Networking
Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11 b/g/n, 3×3 MIMO, dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) router.
SonosNet ™  Extender ** Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet, a secure AES

encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for

your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference.

Network Bridging **** 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet

Internet connectivity **** Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations, online

music services and software updates. (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply.

General
Power Supply ** 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switchable
Front Panel Buttons ** Volume and Play/Pause
Front Panel LED Indicators ** Audio and player status indicators
Dimensions (H x W x D) ** 2.91 x 5.35 x 5.51 in (74 x 136 x 140 mm)
Weight ** 1.5 lbs. (.69 kg)
Operating Temperature ** 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Storage Temperature ** 4º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C)
Finish ** Light gray/high-quality polycarbonate material

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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