SONOS Beam Gen 2 Soundbar Instruction Manual

SONOS Beam Gen 2 Soundbar

Instruction

The smart, compact sound bar for your TV-

• Feel sound all around you with the spacious 3D experience of Dolby Atmos.
• Stream music, radio, podcasts, and more when the TV is off.
• Effortless setup with just two cables and smart Tru eP.lay ™ tuning.
• Flexibility to expand your system over time and enjoy true surround sound and multi-room listening.
• Set up and control with the Sonos app (for Android and iOS).
• See SJw.lp when you’re ready to add Beam (Gen 2) to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights

• Volume up (right)

• Volume down (left)
  Touch for small adjustments or hold to quickly adjust the volume.
  Note: You can also use the Sonos app, your voice, or your TV remote.

• Touch to play or pause.

• Hold to group with other rooms and products in your Sonos system.

•  Swipe right 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.
  Tap to turn the microphone on or off:

• When the microphone light is on, voice control is on and your voice service is ready to respond

• When the light is off, voice control is off.
  Note: If you  voice service and the microphone is off, you can still use voice commands. Just press and hold -,,-no need to start with a wake wcrd. When you release the micro hone button, voice control turns off again.

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

Connector panel

• AC (mains) power input Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the soundbar.

• Join button Press to connect during setup.

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

• HDMI port Use to connect the soundbar to your lV.

Select a location

You can wall mount Beam above or below your TV, or place ij on a TV stand. Place on a TV stand

• 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.

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 .

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

• Connect the HOM! cable (included) to Beam’s HDMI port.

• Connect the HDMI cable to your TV:

  • If your TV has an HOM! ARC (or eARC) port, connect the HDMI cable to it.
    (HDMI ARC is a special port that looks like a standard HOM! port-it may be on the back or side of your TV. The ports look similar, but the ARC port will be labeled ARC, eARC, or ARC/eARC. If you connect Sonos Beam le a standard HOM! port instead, you won’t hear any sound.)

  • If your TV doesn’t have an HOM! ARC or eARC port, you’ll need to use the optical adapter:

  • Remove the protective cap from the optical adapter, then attach the optical adapter to the HOM! cable.

Voice services

Use your voice to control your Sonos system with any voice-enabled Sonos product-play and control conent, 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 intonation
• 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
• Google Assistant: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Google Assistant app. 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- the feature will be available as soon as Sonos and a voice service launch together in your region.

Microphone on/off
The microphone is used for voice control and for microphore-dependent features like Trueplay tuning. Press ,f, to turn the microphone on or off-the microphone LED light will let you know when your voice assistant is listening.

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 -(:I-> System, and pick the room you want to tune.
2. Choose Trueplay Tuning to get started.

Note: Trueplay tuning isn’t available if VoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device. Turn VoiceOver off in you· device settings before tuning your speakers.

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 tum on auto Trueplay.
Product settings
You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to◊> System and select a product.

• Room Name  If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in Settings.

• Turn off WiFi (not on portable products) You can turn off your speaker’s WiFi when it’s connected to your network with an Ethernet cable.
  This reduces power consurnption and can improve connectivity for some wired speakers. For products like Amp and Port, turning off WiFi can reduce the internal temperature when they’re placed in a rack or stacked. Learn more

• Trueplay Trueplay adapts the sound for your surroundings and content. Portable products can tune themselves automatically. Learn more

• Volume Limit You can set a maximum volume for each mom.

• Status Light  Displays the speaker’s connection to Wifi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Learn
  more
  Note: If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in Settings.

Home theater

Sanos products for your TV provide full-theater sound and play music too. Create a home theater system by adding a pa r of rear surrounds and a .siw.
Home theater settings
Use the Sanos app to adjust sound settings or change the way your home theater speaker works with your TV.

• Group Audio Delay  If you notice audio issues when playing to a group, you can adjust this setting. Learn more
  TV Auto play-if music or other content is playing when you tum on your TV, the audio automatically switches to TV audio ( default). If you don’t want this to happen, turn off TV Autoplay in your room’s settings.

• Ungroup on Autoplay-if your home theoter speaker is grouped with other products when you turn on the TV, it automatically drops from the group (default). If you don’t want this to happen, turn off Ungoup on Autoplay in your room’s settings.

• Speech enhancement Makes TV dialog easier to hear. Learn more

• Night sound Enhances quiet sounds and reduces the irtensity of loud sounds. Turn on to reduce the volume while still experiencing proper balance and range. Learn more

• Remote Control Setup During setup, you’ll program a remote control. You can program a different remote control any time. 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 rig1t and left channels for your home theater.

1. Place each surround speaker about 1 Oft 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.

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

Guidelines

• Use the Sonos Beam Wall Mount kit (sold separately, available at sonos.com). Follow the instructions in the kit.

• Keep 1″ (25mm) space (minimum) above Beam so you can reach the touch controls.
  If you’re mounting above the TV, make sure you can reach the touch controls.

•  For best sound quality, keep both ends of Beam at least 1′ (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.

Mount kit contents

• Wall mount bracket
• 4 wall anchors
• 4 wall screws
•  2 screws

Note: Don’t discard the template. It may look like packing material.

Set it up

1. a. Tape the cardboard template to the wall above or below your TV. Use a level. Keep 1″ (25mm) space (minimum) for access to Beam’s touch controls. (Don’t install Beam vertically.)
   b. Mark the center of the mounting holes and remove the template.

2. Use a 5/16″ drill bit to drill pilot holes.

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

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

5. Place Beam on the bracket.

6. Insert and tighten Beam to the bracket using the mounting screws.

Specifications

Feature : Description

• Amplifier  Five Class-0 digital amplifiers.

• Woofers Four full-range woofers ensure you’ll hear the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass.

• Microphone array

  • Five far-field microphone array uses advanced beam forming and multi-channel echo cancellation so your voice assistant can be readily activated.
  •  Microphone light is hardwired to voice microphones for privacy control so you know when the microphones are on or off.

• Wireless connectivity  Connects to Wifi network with any 802.11 b/g/n,
  2.4GI lz broadcast-capable router.

• Ethernet port  One 10/1 00Mbps Ethernet port. You can v.ire directly to your router if your Wifi is unstable.

• System requirements TV with HDMI ARC / eARC port or optical digital audio output, broadband internet, and the Sonos app.

• Apple AirPlay 2 Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher.

• Dolby Atmos Maps specific sounds in 30 space for a 360′ effect.

• Trueplay Dynamically tunes the speaker to the unique acoustics of the room or area (iOS device required).

GENERAL

• Power supply Auto-switching 100 – 240V- 50-60Hz 1AAC universal input
• Dimensions (H x W x 0)  25.6 x 3.9 x 2.7in. (651 x 100 x 68mm)
• Weight  6.35Ib (2.88 kg)
• Operating temperature  32° to 104’f (0 to 40’C)
• Storage temperature -4′ to 158 F (-20′ to 70
• Colors  White with white grille, black with black grille
• Package contents Sanos Beam (Gen. 2), power cord, and Quickstart Guide

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 Sanos 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. 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 Sono. qualified service personnel. Servicing is when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged.
13. The Mans plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
14. Warning: To reduce the rick of fire or electric chock.
15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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