Sonos Playbar TV Soundbar Speakers User Manual

Sonos Playbar TV Soundbar Speakers User Manual

Playbar
Home theater soundbar and streaming music speaker in one—

• Sophisticated 9-speaker design.
• Simple two-cord setup. One for power. One for your TV.
• Mount it horizontally above or below the TV or place it flat on a TV stand.
• Easily expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound. For more information, see Sonos Home Theater.
• Works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 (for Android and iOS).
• See Getting Started when you’re ready to add a Playbar to your Sonos system.

Note: The grille cloth is not removable. Tampering with the cloth may damage your Playbar.

Controls and lights

Connector panel

Select a location
You can mount the Playbar to a wall above or below your TV or place it on a credenza.

Placed on a credenza

• 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.
• For best sound quality, place the connector panel toward the TV (the Sonos logo is closer to the TV).
• Don’t place it in a cabinet or on a shelf.
• Keep both ends of the Playbar at least 1′ (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.

Wall mounted
To put the Playbar on a wall, see Wall Mount.

Connect the cables

Before you start

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

Connect the soundbar to your TV

1. Remove the protective cap from each end of the optical audio cable.
2. Connect the optical audio cable from your TV’s digital audio OUT (optical) to the Playbar’s digital audio IN (optical). Don’t twist or bend the cable.
   Note: The playbar’s digital audio IN port and the optical cable are ‘D-shaped’—make sure the connector aligns correctly with the port.

Connect the power cord
Attach the power cord and plug in the Playbar. Push the power cord in firmly until it is flush with the surface. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting Started.

Wall mount
You can mount the Playbar to a wall above or below a wall-mounted TV. Use the Playbar wall mount kit. You can buy it at www.sonos.com. Follow the instructions in the kit.
Caution: Don’t use any other hardware to mount the Playbar.

Guidelines

• When mounting below a TV, keep 1″ (25mm) space (minimum) between the Playbar and the TV.
• When mounting above a TV, keep 2″ (50mm) space (minimum) between the Playbar and the TV
• Preserve audio quality: make sure the connector panel faces away from the TV.
• Keep both ends of the Playbar at least 1 ft. (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.
  Note: Connect the power and audio cables to the Playbar before mounting to the wall.

What you need

• Masking tape
• Pointed tool (like an awl)
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Power drill with Phillips head attachment

Note: There are 2 spare screws (and anchors) included in the kit. Use these to provide additional reinforcement if you’d like.

1. Tape the template to the wall above or below your TV. Use a level.

2. Use a pointed tool to pierce through the template and mark the mounting holes. Mark closer to the corners of the holes.

3. Remove the template.

4. Drill pilot holes.
   Wall mounting information

5. Insert and secure the wall anchors (don’t use the anchors if drilling into wood).

6. Place the bracket on the wall and loosely tighten the screws to secure the bracket. Check with a level and then tighten the screws.

7. Hang the Playbar securely on the bracket pegs.

Specifications

Feature Description

Audio
Amplifier Nine Class-D digital amplifiers are perfectly tuned to match the nine dedicated speaker drivers and the acoustic architecture. Tweeter Three tweeters create the crispest and clearest high-frequency response. Mid-Woofer Six mid-woofers give you the full range of sound effects and music from the left and right channels, and crisp, clear dialog from the center. Mid-woofers act together as a phased speaker array so what you hear matches what you see on screen. System Requirements TV with optical audio output, broadband Internet, and a Sonos app. Internet-connected TV is not required.

Networking
Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g/n router. 802.11n-only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router. Ethernet Port (2) Two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable.

General
Power Supply Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 2A AC universal input.

• Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.35″ (H) x 35.43″ (W) x 5.51″ (D), 8 5mm (H) x 900 mm (W) x 140 mm (D) Weight 11.9 lb (5.4 kg)
• Operating Temperature 32°F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)
• Storage Temperature -4°F to 158° F (-20° C to 70 °C)

Multiple Orientations Mount the Playbar on the wall either above or below your TV, or lay it flat on your TV table. Control Use your remote control, voice, touch controls, or the Sonos app. Supported Devices Playbar connects to your TV using a single optical cable and plays all sources connected to the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles. Package Contents Playbar, AC power cord, optical audio cable, and Quickstart Guide. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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