SONOS Ray Small Soundbar User Guide

SONOS Ray Small Soundbar

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Ray Soundbar
• Usage: Music, TV, streaming services
• Setup: Quick and easy, one cable connection to TV
• Design: Compact and versatile for various placements
• Expandable: Compatible with Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound
• Control: Sonos app for Android and iOS

Product Usage Instructions

Controls and Lights

• Volume Control:

  •  Touch for small adjustments
  • Touch and hold to quickly change volume
  • Volume up (right), Volume down (left)
    Note: Can also use Sonos app or TV remote.

• Play/Pause:

  •  Touch to play or pause audio

• Next/Previous (music only):

  • Swipe right to skip to next song
  •  Swipe left to go to previous song
    Note: Not applicable when listening to radio stations.

• Status Light:
  Indicates WiFi connection, volume mute, and errors

• Connector Panel

  • Join button
  • AC power input
  • Optical port
  • Ethernet port

• Select a Location

  • Can be wall-mounted above or below TV or placed on a stand
  • Follow specific placement instructions for optimal sound quality

• Wall Mounting

  • Secure with compatible wall mount (Sonos Ray Wall Mount recommended)
  • Refer to specific instructions for wall mounting

Connect the Cables

1. Disconnect existing home theater equipment from TV and connect external devices directly to TV.
2. Connect the power cord to the soundbar.
3. Connect the included optical cable to the soundbar and TV’s optical digital OUT port.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can I use Ray with other Sonos products?
  A: Yes, you can expand Ray’s capabilities by adding a Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound.

• Q: How do I control Ray?
  A: You can control Ray using the touch controls on the soundbar itself, the Sonos app on your smartphone (Android/iOS), or your TV remote.

Overview

The compact soundbar for music, TV, and more

• Quick and easy setup, with only one cable to connect to your TV.
• Great sound for compact spaces—versatile design allows you to set it on a credenza, mount it on a wall, or place it inside a TV stand.
• Stream music, radio, podcasts, and more when the TV is off.
• Expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers, like Ones, for 5.1 surround sound.
• Control your Sonos system with the Sonos app (for Android and iOS).
• See Setup when you’re ready to add Ray to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights

Volume control

• Touch for small adjustments or touch and hold to quickly change the volume:
• Volume up (right)
• Volume down (left)
• Note : You can also use the Sonos app or your TV remote.

Play/Pause

• Touch to play or pause audio.

Next/Previous (music only)

• Swipe right across the touch controls to skip to the next song.
• Swipe left to go to the previous song.
• Note : You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station.

Status light

• Displays the product’s connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Learn more

Connector panel

1. Join button
   Press to connect during setup.

2. AC power (mains) input
   Use only the supplied power cord(using a third-party power cord willvoid your warranty).

3. Optical port
   Use to connect the soundbar to your TV.

4. Ethernet port
   Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS)device (optional).

Select a location

You can wall mount Ray above or below your TV, or place it in or on a TV stand.
TV stand placement

• Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 2″ (50mm) from the TV.
• Don’t place vertically or on its side.
• Don’t block the TV’s IR sensor.
• If put on a shelf, place at the front and keep 2″ (minimum) clearance on both sides for best sound quality.
• Keep 1″ (25 mm) space (minimum) above Ray so you can reach the touch controls. For best sound quality, keep both ends of Ray at least 1″ (25 mm) from a wall or other obstruction.
• Make sure the touch controls are facing up.

Wall mount
You can secure the soundbar to a wall with a compatible wall mount. We recommend the custom-designed Sonos Ray Wall Mount (sold separately). See Wall mount for more information.

Connect the cables

Before you start

• Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.
• Connect any external devices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV.

Turn your TV on.

1. Connect the power cord and plug in the soundbar.
   Note: Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty).

2. Remove the protective cap, then connect the optical cable (included) to the optical port on the back of your soundbar.

3. Remove the protective cap, then connect the optical cable to your TV’s optical digital OUT port. (The TV’s optical adapter’s port is “D-shaped”—make sure the connector aligns correctly into the port. Inserting the adapter incorrectly may damage the cable.)

Home theater

Set up surround speakers

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:

Trueplay™

• Every room is different. 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’ve placed it.
• Trueplay works on iOS mobile devices running iOS 8 or later. During tuning, you’ll move around the room holding your mobile device.
  1. Select System, and pick the room you want to tune.
  2.  Choose Trueplay Tuning to get started.

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.

Product settings

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

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.

Wall mount

• Use the Ray wall mount kit (sold separately, available at sonos.com). It’s designed for mounting on a flat wall.

Guidelines

• Leave enough space between Ray and your TV so you can reach Ray’s touch controls.
• For best sound quality, keep both ends of Ray at least 1′ (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.

Mount kit contents

• Wall mount bracket
• 2 short attachment screws 2 wall anchors
• 2 wall screws

What you’ll need

• Pencil
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Power drill (if needed for installation location) Measurement tool
• Level
• Stud finder (optional)

Set it up

1. If your TV is wall-mounted, align the top edge of the bracket with the bottom of your TV, leaving at least 2.5inches (mm) between them.

2.  Mark the screw locations and remove the bracket.

3. If you’re using wall anchors, use a5/16″ drill bit to drill pilot holes, starting with the hole on the left. Then insert the wall anchors. Don’t use wall anchors if you’re drilling into wood or plastic. See
   Wall mounting information

4. Position the wall mount bracket over the screw locations, using a level to confirm accuracy. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a power drill to screw the bracket to the wall, making sure the center notch is pointing up.

5. Using a Phillips head screw driver, fasten the 2 attachment screws to the back of the soundbar, making sure they are fully tightened.

6. Using a Phillips head screwdriver ,fasten the 2 attachment screws to the back of the soundbar, making sure they are fully tightened.

7. Slide the soundbar down so the attachment screws fit into the slots on the wall bracket.
   Make sure the touch controls are facing up and Sonos Ray is fully seated.

Specifications

SOFTWARE

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.

References

• Sonos: Save up to 25% on Portable Speakers & Home Theatre
• Adjust the bass, treble, balance, and loudness | Sonos
• Sonos LED lights | Sonos
• Setting a volume limit on Sonos products | Sonos
• Reduce loud TV audio with Night Sound | Sonos
• Control Sonos home theater with your TV remote | Sonos
• Disable or enable WiFi on your Sonos products | Sonos
• Using touch controls on Sonos products | Sonos
• Tune your Sonos speakers with Trueplay | Sonos
• TV audio stops or skips | 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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