Sonos SUB Q2 User's Manual
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1. Press the felt foot sticky side down onto the unit inside the circular portion of the guide 5 Repeat this process for the other three 3 corners SONOS SUB SONOS SUB Status indicator Join button Join button Acoustic slot SUB status indicator Ethernet port AC power mains input Acoustic slot Ethernet port AC Power Mains Press the Join button to associate the SUB with your Sonos Wireless HiFi System The top of the acoustic slot doubles as a handle so you can lift it SUB placement Make sure at least one side of the slot is free from obstruction If you place it vertically against a wall do not block the front opening If you place the SUB horizontally on the floor don t put anything on top of it LED indicates the SUB status See LED Explanations on page 10 for more information Use an Ethernet cable to connect the SUB to your home network Use the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your country Push the power cord firmly into the SUB until it is flush with the surface gt bib Product Guide SUB Settings The SUB s settings are determined during the initial setup process If you wish to make changes follow the steps below to adjust how the SUB works with the associated Sonos component or stereo pair Changing SUB Settings Using a handheld Sonos controller 1 2 3 4 Select Settings gt Room S2. equipment Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Caution Do not sit or stand on the SUB It could tip over resulting in personal injury Product Guide
3. B and then select No Difference A is louder or B is louder e Press Play OD to listen to a test sound and then select the level you prefer 8 Product Guide Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1 Select Manage gt Settings PC or Sonos gt Preferences Mac 2 Select Room Settings 3 Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB It appears as Room SUB on the Room Settings menu 4 Select the Basic tab and then select Recalibrate SUB 5 Follow the prompts to optimize your SUB s performance e Select the size of your stereo speakers CONNECT AMP or ZP100 only e Press Play OD to compare the volume of two test sounds A and B and then select No Difference A is louder or B is louder e Press Play O to listen to a test sound and then select the level you prefer Changing the SUB s Room Association You can easily associate the SUB with a different Sonos player CONNECT AMP PLAY 3 PLAY 5 or ZP 100 Ifyou are moving the SUB to a new room first unplug the SUB locate it on the floor in another room and then plug it back in The status light on the side of the SUB will begin to flash Once it lights solid again you are ready to proceed Using a handheld Sonos Controller 1 Select Settings gt Room Settings 2 Select the room that is currently associated with the SONOS SUB It appears as Room SUB on the Room Settings menu 3 Select Remove SUB 4 Choose one of the following settings e If
4. SONOS SUB Product Guide THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including but not limited to photocopying recording information retrieval systems or computer network without the written permission of Sonos Inc SONOS and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos Inc SONOS Reg U S Pat amp Tm Off Sonos products may be protected by one or more patents Our patent to product information can be found here sonos com legal patents iPhone iPod iPad and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Sonos uses MSNTP software which was developed by N M Maclaren at the University of Cambridge Copyright N M Maclaren 1996 1997 2000 Copyright University of Cambridge 1996 1997 2000 All other products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners 2004 2012 by Sonos Inc All rights reserved SONOS SUB The SONOS SUB takes your music experience to the next level when you add this wireless subwoofer to an existing Sonos
5. ad the application from Tunes If you download from iTunes you will need to sync before you see the Sonos logo display on your device The Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Download from our Website at www sonos com install The SONOS CONTROL CR200 or CR100 Sonos is always working on new ways to help you control the music any way you want For the latest list of Sonos controllers please visit our Web site at www sonos com products 2 Product Guide Adding the SUB to your Sonos System You can easily add the SONOS SUB to an existing Sonos system e You can associate the SUB with any amplified Sonos player including a CONNECT AMP ZP120 PLAY 3 PLAY 5 or ZP100 You cannot associate it with an un amplified Sonos player such as the CONNECT ZP90 or ZP80 e The SUB is compatible with Sonos software versions 3 8 and later Be sure to check for software updates before add ing the SUB to your Sonos system 1 Carefully unpack the package contents Caution Subwoofers are heavy Exercise caution when unpacking your SONOS SUB Use the acoustic slot as a handle to lift the SUB out of the box You should always bend your knees when lifting heavy objects to avoid undue stress on your back 2 Choose a location for the SUB It is designed to provide optimal sound wherever you place it e You can position the SUB either vertically or horizontally If you are going to use the SUB horizontally on a smooth floor you can attach the 4 pe
6. ake sure it s less than 104 F 40 C e Ifthe SUB is in direct sunlight provide shade Mute and then unmute the Sonos component Unplug the SUB for several minutes to allow it to cool If the fault condition above is not remedied the Sonos component will automatically mute itself to prevent damage SONOS SUB 11 Important Safety Information D NO UF WYN 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry soft cloth Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the
7. ettings Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB It appears as Room SUB on the Room Settings menu Select Advanced Audio gt SUB Settings Choose one of the following options SUB Choose On or Off to turn the sound from the SUB on and off SUB Level Adjustment Use the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the SUB You can use this setting to match the subwoofer level to the level of your main speakers Placement Adjustment phase Select On or Off Speaker Size Adjustment Crossover This setting only appears when the SUB is associated with a CONNECT AMP ZonePlayer 120 or ZonePlayer 100 You may wish to choose a different setting from the list if e the main speakers sound distorted at high volumes moving to a smaller speaker size setting can help e your attention is drawn to the SUB s location while listening to music moving to a larger speaker size setting can help 1 Compact 110 Hz 2 100 Hz 3 90 Hz 4 Bookshelf Ceiling 80 Hz 5 70 Hz 6 Floor 60 Hz 7 50 Hz Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1 2 3 4 Select Manage gt Settings PC or Sonos gt Preferences Mac Select Room Settings Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB It appears as Room SUB on the Room Settings menu Select the SUB tab SONOS SUB Choose one of the following options e SUB Check to turn the sound from the SUB on uncheck to turn it off e SUB Level Adjustment Use the s
8. lider to increase or decrease the volume of the SUB You can use this setting to match the subwoofer level to the level of your main speakers Placement Adjustment phase Check or uncheck the box to adjust the phase e Speaker Size Adjustment Crossover This setting only appears when the SUB is associated with a CONNECT AMP ZonePlayer 120 or ZonePlayer 100 You may wish to choose a different setting from the drop down list if e the main speakers sound distorted at high volumes moving to a smaller speaker size setting can help e your attention is drawn to the SUB s location while listening to music moving to a larger speaker size setting can help 1 Compact 110 Hz 2 100 Hz 3 90 Hz 4 Bookshelf Ceiling 80 Hz 5 70 Hz 6 Floor 60 Hz 7 50 Hz Recalibrating the SUB After initial setup you may wish to make some adjustments to optimize your SUB s performance If you move the SUB to another location purchase new speakers or simply want to adjust the sound follow the steps below to recalibrate the SUB Using a handheld Sonos Controller 1 Fw Select Settings gt Room Settings Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB It appears as Room SUB on the Room Settings menu Select Advanced Audio gt Recalibrate SUB Follow the prompts to optimize your SUB s performance e Select the size of your stereo speakers CONNECT AMP or ZP100 only e Press Play OD to compare the volume of two test sounds A and
9. m and we ll be happy to help e Web site Visit our Web site at www sonos com support There you can visit our Forums browse our Frequently Asked Ques tions FAQ pages or request assistance Email support sonos com SUB not detected during setup e Did you allow Sonos to check for updates The SONOS SUB requires software version 3 8 or later e Is the power cord properly seated Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the SUB until it is flush with the surface e If either of these is not the problem a network or a firewall issue may be preventing the SUB from connecting to your Sonos system Try moving the Sonos components closer together 10 LED Explanations SUB Status Indicator Solid white Solid green Flashing white Flashing green Flashing white and green Flashing orange Flashing orange and then white State Powered up and associated with a Sonos player Muted Powering up booting SUB audio is off Not associated with a Sonos player Warning mode Fault mode Product Guide Additional Information Ifthe associated Sonos player s white light indicator is turned off the SUB s indicator will also be turned off SUB audio has been disabled See SUB Settings on page 6 for more information The SUB is beginning to experience a fault condition and will reduce to 75 volume e Check the vent slot for adequate cooling e Check for speaker short circuit Check the room temperature to m
10. rmanent felt feet included with your SUB to each of the corners See Attaching the feet for horizontal placement on page 4 for more information Make sure at least one side of the rectangular opening acoustic slot is unobstructed e Ifyou place the SUB vertically flush against a wall do not block the front acoustic slot e Ifyou place the SUB horizontally on the floor don t put anything on top of it Leave at least 1 clearance along the top of the SUB if placing under furniture e The SUB is designed to be located on the floor You can place it in a corner against the wall behind under or next to any piece of furniture on any kind of floor surface Note The SUB contains strong magnets Don t place the SUB near equipment that is sensitive to magnetic fields 3 Attach the power adapter and plug in the SUB Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the SUB until it is flush with the surface SONOS SUB 3 4 Choose one of the following options e Using a handheld Sonos controller Select Add a Sonos Component from the Settings menu e Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Select Add a Sonos component from the Manage menu a Press and release the Join button on the side of the SUB ES The indicator flashes green and white while the SUB is connecting To optimize your SUB s performance during the setup process you will be prompted to make some choices e If you are joining a CONNECT AMP or ZP100 select the
11. room of music e Instantly adds a dimension of deep bass impact to your music listening experience e Allows placement anywhere because it s wireless and compact position it vertically or horizontally on any floor surface Note The SONOS SUB is designed for use with any amplified Sonos player including the PLAY 3 PLAY 5 CONNECT AMP ZonePlayer 120 or ZP100 It is not designed for use with unamplified Sonos players such as the CONNECT ZonePlayer 90 and the ZP80 New to Sonos Set up your Sonos Wireless HiFi System with at least one amplified Sonos player PLAY 3 PLAY 5 CONNECT AMP ZonePlayer 120 or ZP100 before adding the SONOS SUB to your music system For help with this step refer to the instructions packaged with your other Sonos components Once you ve set up your music system you can add additional Sonos components any time up to 32 Adding to an Existing Sonos System Sonos can be easily expanded room by room Turn to page 5 for help adding the SONOS SUB to your existing Sonos system Sonos Controllers You can use any Sonos controller with your Sonos system including e The Sonos Controller for Android Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos application from Google Play e The Sonos Controller for iPhone or the Sonos Controller for iPad Tap the App Store button on your iPhone iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos application or you can downlo
12. size of your stereo speakers Compact Bookshelf Ceiling or Floor e Press Play O to compare the volume of two test sounds A and B and then select No Difference A is louder or B is louder e Press Play D to listen to a test sound and then select the best level for the SUB You may be prompted to update the SUB after you add it to your Sonos system Note After the SUB is associated with a Sonos player you will not see it displayed separately in the Rooms menu Any changes you make to that Sonos player volume mute music selection will also affect the SUB 4 Product Guide Attaching the feet for horizontal placement If you are going to use your SUB placed horizontally on a smooth floor the SONOS SUB includes four 4 permanent felt feet you can attach to the corners of the unit If you are laying the SUB down on a rug or using it vertically there s no need to adhere the felt feet Note The felt feet are not adjustable a strong adhesive will keep them permanently attached to the SUB once you apply them The Sonos logo appears on the front of the SUB you will adhere the felt feet to the opposite side of the unit 1 Lay the SUB down on a rug or on top of the SUB s felt packing bag so the Sonos logo is facing down and is not visible 2 Place the enclosed guide on one corner of the unit and fold the flaps over the edge Felt foot Guide for felt foot placement 3 Peel the backing off one of the feet 4
13. you want to associate the SUB with a different Sonos player select Choose Room for SUB and then select another room e Ifyou are not going to use the SUB right now select Don t use SUB It will appear on the Rooms menu as SUB unused until you select it and associate it with another Sonos player Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1 Select Manage gt Settings PC or Sonos gt Preferences Mac Select Room Settings Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB It appears as Room SUB on the Room Settings menu From the Basic tab select Remove SUB or oF ee NS Choose one of the following settings e If you want to associate the SUB with a different Sonos player select Choose Room for SUB and then select another room e Ifyou are not going to use the SUB right now select Don t use SUB It will appear on the Rooms menu as SUB unused until you select it and associate it with another Sonos player SONOS SUB Basic Troubleshooting Warning Under no circumstances should the product 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 Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock If a problem occurs you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below If one of these doesn t remedy the problem or you are not sure how to proceed please contact the Sonos Customer Support tea
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