SONOS PORT1US1BLK Versatile Streaming Component User Guide

SONOS PORT1US1BLK Versatile Streaming Component

Port

The versatile streaming component for your stereo or receiver.

• Plug in the audio equipment you already own and listen out loud.
• Stream everything you love using the Sonos app and AirPlay2.
• Use line-in to connect your turntable, or play music straight from a friend’s phone on your stereo.
• 12 V trigger automatically turns your amplifier on and off.
• Works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 (for Android and iOS).
• See Getting started when you’re ready to add Port to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights

• Select a location
  You can place Port just about anywhere—in an electronics rack, on a shelf, or on a credenza with your audio/
  video receiver (AVR).

• Rack-mounted
  Port fits perfectly in any electronics rack using a third-party shelf. You can fit 3 units across a standard rack
  and take up only 1 rack unit of vertical space.

• Placed on a credenza

  • Place horizontally on a stable and level surface.
  • If you put it on a shelf, for best performance place it at the front and leave at least 2″ space all around.

Connect the cables

• Connect the power cord
  Attach the power cord and plug in your Port.

• If you’re connecting to powered speakers
  You may need a Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8″ stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect powered speakers to the audio outputs on the Sonos product. If your speakers have a male 1/8″ stereo plug, you’ll need to attach a female-to-female coupler between the speaker plug and the Y-adapter audio cable. If you don’t have the Sonos app, download it from the app store on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system.

• If you’re connecting to an audio/video receiver (AVR) or amplifier

  • If you have digital inputs on your AVR or amplifier, you can use a digital coaxial cable to connect Port’s digital output to the digital input on the receiver.
  • If you have analog inputs on your AVR or amplifier, use a standard RCA audio cable to connect Port’s analog audio output to the audio inputs on the receiver.
  • Select the proper input channel on the receiver. See Control volume from your AVR or amplifier to adjust volume settings.
    If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system

• If you’re connecting to a computer
  You’ll need a stereo mini to RCA Y-adapter audio cable (one 1/8″ stereo miniplug to dual RCA male connectors) to connect from Port’s analog audio output to your computer’s audio input. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system.

• Line-in
  Connect an external source like a phono preamp (your turntable may have a built-in phone preamp), or other audio devices. Learn more.

• Line-out
  Control volume from your AVR or amplifier (Fixed line-out level)
  Set Port’s line-out level to Fixed if you want to control the volume exclusively from your AVR or amplifier. You won’t be able to use the Sonos app to adjust the volume or equalization settings. Go to settings and choose Fixed for the Line-Out Level.

• Control the volume from Sonos (Variable line-out level)
  When Port’s line-out level is set to Variable, you can use the Sonos app to adjust the volume.

  • 1. Adjust your AVR or amplifier’s volume to your typical listening volume.

  • 2. Make sure the line-out level is set to Variable. If it’s not, you’ll need to change it:
    Go to settings and choose Variable for the Line-Out Level.

  • Use the Sonos app to adjust the volume so you can hear music on your Sonos system. It may need to be
    turned up fairly high.

  • Readjust the volume on your AVR or amplifier so it falls within your typical listening range.

• Use Sonos to control the volume on your home theater or amplifier
  When Port’s line-out level is set to Pass-Through, Port stays at a fixed volume and sends volume commands to your amplifier. You can control volume using the Sonos app, a universal remote, or your voice if you have a voice assistant enabled.

  • Go to settings and choose Pass-Through for the Line-Out Level
    Note: Make sure your amplifier supports Pass-Through. If you set the line-out level to Pass-Through and your amplifier doesn’t support it, you won’t be able to control the volume

• Change from stereo to mono
  Port plays audio in stereo by default. You can change the sound settings for the room associated with the Port so that it plays in two mono channels when playing music. Learn more

Specifications

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 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 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.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>