Sonos ZoneBridge
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1. AN Woe ES M Wi w SS oa EN i S C i Lie i Lh a f nm i 1 f i a j hee hth rd m IT Hl i li ni W M 2 SONOS BRIDGE 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 owners2. March 2014 02004 2014 by Sonos Inc All rights reserved SONOS BRIDGE e Usea SONOS BRIDGE to connect the Sonos system to your home network just connect a BRIDGE to your router using a standard Ethernet cable and then you can add additional Sonos components to your music system wirelessly e Use a SONOS BRIDGE to extend the wireless range of your Sonos system stream music wirelessly to a remote location by placing a BRIDGE in between a Sonos component in a remote location and the rest of your Sonos system New to Sonos It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running the steps below are fully explained in the QuickStart Guide packaged with your BRIDGE e Connect a Sonos component to your broadband router using an Ethernet cable supplied e Place other Sonos component s in the room s of your choice e Install the software and follow the prompts to add the Sonos component s and set up access to your music files e Add a Sonos controller to your music system Once you ve set up your music system you can add additional Sonos components any time Adding to an existing Sonos system Sonos can be easily expanded room by room If you are adding this BRIDGE to an existing Sonos music system you can turn directly to Adding to an Existing Sonos System on page 2 2 Product Guide Your Home Network To access Internet music services Internet radio and any digital music stored on your computer or Net
3. music system e f you are replacing the Sonos component that is currently attached to your router you can unplug the wired Sonos component replace it with the BRIDGE and move the original Sonos component to a new location e f you are using the SONOS BRIDGE to extend the wireless network in your house locate the BRIDGE wherever you want additional wireless coverage If desired you can also move any of your existing Sonos component s to other locations A SONOS BRIDGE will not display on your ROOMS pane after it is set up If you wish to change the settings for this component choose one of the following e Using the Sonos Controller for PC Select Manage gt Settings gt BRIDGE Settings e Using the Sonos Controller for Mac Select Sonos gt Preferences gt BRIDGE Settings Playing Music You can use any Sonos controller to make a music selection simply touch to select from the SONOS music menu on a handheld controller or click to select from the MUSIC pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Radio Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs You can easily find radio from all over the world music news and variety programming including archived shows and podcasts To select an Internet radio station simply select Radio and choose a station Music services A music service is an online music store or online service that se
4. back is perfectly synchronized in any or every room of your home Simply choose This iPad This iPhone or This iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback Wireless playback requires Sonos Controller App for iPhone or iPad version 3 8 3 or higher and devices running iOS software version 6 0 or later Wireless playback from Android devices You can select and play music stored on any Android device that s on the same network as your Sonos components Playback is perfectly synchronized in any or every room of your home Simply choose This Mobile Device from the Sonos app on your Android smartphone or tablet to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback Wireless music playback is compatible with Sonos software update 4 1 1 and higher and any device running Android 2 1 and higher Wireless playback of podcasts is supported on Android 2 2 and higher SONOS BRIDGE 9 Google Play Music Android devices You can play music to your Sonos system directly from the Google Play Music app on any Android device This feature is available for both Standard and All Access Google Play Music customers To play music directly from the Google Play Music app to your Sonos system you must have both the Google Play Music app and the Sonos Controller App installed on your mobile device Sonos playback from Google Play Music is compa
5. ce to keep the music playing Local music library The Sonos system can play music from any computer or network attached storage NAS device on your home network where you have shared music folders During the setup process you are guided through the process of accessing your local music library such as your iTunes library Over time you may wish to add or remove folders from this list e To add new music folders to Sonos touch Settings gt Manage Music Library gt Music Library Setup gt Add New Share on your handheld controller e To remove music folders touch Settings gt Manage Music Library gt Music Library Setup Touch the share you wish to remove and then select Remove Share on your handheld controller The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories such as artists albums composers genres or tracks If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed simply update your music index to add this music to your Sonos music library e To update your music index touch Settings gt Manage Music Library gt Update Music Index Now on your handheld controller If you d like your music index to update automatically each day select Schedule Music Index Updates and then select a music index update time Wireless iTunes playback You can select and play music and podcasts stored on any iPad iPhone or iPod touch that s on the same network as your Sonos components Play
6. e 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 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 10 Specifications Feature Ethernet Connection Network Bridging Wireless Connectivity Internet Connectivity Join Button Front Panel Lights Power Supply Dimensions H x W x D Weight Operating Temperature Finish Product Guide Description 2 port switch 10 100 Mbps auto MDI MDIX 2 port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet Easy Internet connectivity for other products in the house SonosNet can stream any data in between its nodes A BRIDGE has two Ethernet jacks on the back to bring standard Internet connectivity to your set top box PVR PC Game Console or NAS drive Extend the range of the Sonos system stream music wirelessly to a remote location by placing a BRIDGE in between a Sonos component and the rest of the Sonos system Expandthe wireless reach of the Controller improve Controller access to SonosNet by placing a BRIDGE i
7. lls audio on a per song per audiobook or subscription basis Sonos is compatible with several music services you can visit our website at www sonos com howitworks music partners for the latest list Some music services may not be available in your country Please check the individual music service s website for more information If you are currently subscribed to a music service that s compatible with Sonos simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system 1 Toadda music service touch Add Music Services from the SONOS music menu on your handheld controller 2 Selectthe Sonos compatible music service you would like to add 3 Select Add Account gt already have an account Type your music service user name and password and then touch OK Your user name and password will be verified with the music service As soon as your credentials have been verified the music service displays on the SONOS music menu 4 Product Guide Free music service trials are available in some countries Please check the individual music service s website for more information If there is a music service trial visible on the Music Services menu simply touch it to select Touch Add Account gt I m new to music service and then follow the prompts to activate the music trial After the trial period is up you will need to subscribe to the music servi
8. n areas where wireless coverage needs a boost Ideal for retrofits where all Sonos components might be in one location instead of being placed throughout the home SonosNet 1 0 a secure AES encrypted peer to peer wireless mesh network Internet connection required for system wide access to Internet radio stations online music services and software updates DSL cable modem or LAN based high speed Internet connection required Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider local and or long distance telephone charges may apply Automatic wired or wireless setup of Sonos system BRIDGE status Slim external power adapter Output DC 5V 2A 1 61 x 4 33 x 4 33 in 41 x 110 x 110 mm 0 59 lbs 270 gr 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Light gray high quality polycarbonate material Specifications subject to change without notice
9. nal music library collection to your home network router using an Ethernet cable Compatible operating systems e Windows XP SP3 and higher e Macintosh OS X 10 6 and higher Note Please visit our Web site at http faq sonos com specs for the latest system requirements including supported operating system versions Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you ve got a Sonos system set up you can easily add more Sonos components any time up to 32 rooms If your house has structured built in wiring you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos components If you don t have structured wiring our built in wireless technology is ideal for you Note If you are replacing the Sonos component that is currently attached to your router first add the new SONOS BRIDGE to your music system steps below You can then unplug the wired component from your router replace it with the BRIDGE and move the original Sonos component to a new location SONOS BRIDGE 3 1 Attach the power adapter and plug in the SONOS BRIDGE Be sure it is the proper power adapter for your country 2 Select Add a Sonos Component from the Manage menu e During the setup process you will be prompted to press and release the Join button on top of the SONOS BRIDGE The indicator lights flash green and white while the BRIDGE is connecting e You may be prompted to update your Sonos system during this process Now that you have added the SONOS BRIDGE to your
10. sted below If one of these doesn t remedy the problem or you are not sure how to proceed please contact the Sonos Customer Support team and we ll be happy to help e Web site e Select Help gt Technical Support Website to go directly to our Support page e Visit our Web site at www sonos com support There you can visit our Forums browse our Frequently Asked Questions FAQ pages or request assistance e Email support sonos com e Text Chat and Phone www sonos com support contact e US Canada 1 800 680 2345 toll free e United Kingdom 0808 2346596 If your country is not listed here please visit the Text Chat and Phone link to find the correct telephone number for your country BRIDGE not detected during setup Did you allow Sonos to check for updates The SONOS BRIDGE requires software version 2 5 or later If that is not the problem a network or a firewall issue may be preventing the BRIDGE from connecting to your Sonos system If this is a wireless BRIDGE try moving the Sonos components closer together or wire the BRIDGE temporarily to see if the problem is related to wireless interference If you encounter this message when installing the first Sonos component wired to your router you can try the steps below to resolve this issue If you are still experiencing problems please contact Sonos Customer Support 1 Checkthe firewall Firewall software installed on the computer may be blocking the ports that Sonos uses to opera
11. te First disable all your firewalls and try to connect again If this resolves the problem you should configure your firewall to work with the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC Please go to our Web site at http faq sonos com firewall for additional information If this does not resolve the problem you can try step 2 below 2 Checkthe router You can bypass your router s switch to determine whether there are any router configuration issues by connecting Sonos as depicted in the following illustration note that the BRIDGE and the computer still have Internet access in this configuration 8 Product Guide SONDS BRIDGE Cable DSL Modem Computer Se e Be sure that your cable DSL modem is connected to the router s WAN Internet port e Temporarily remove any other components that are wired to your network e Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the back of the BRIDGE and then connect another Ethernet cable from the BRIDGE directly to one of the LAN ports on your router e When you make a change to your network configuration you may need to power cycle the BRIDGE by unplugging the power cord and then plugging it back in e If you are not using a router you can visit our Web site at http fag sonos com norouter for more information Not all rooms are visible You are probably experiencing wireless interference Change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by follo
12. tible with Sonos software update 4 3 and higher and with any device running Android 2 3 and higher Simply open the Google Play Music app and connect to a Sonos room or room group to start the music When you are finished disconnect the Sonos room from the app 6 Product Guide SONOS BRIDGE Front Status Ws Join indicator button Join button Press the Join button to join the BRIDGE to your Sonos system BRIDGE status indicator LED Flashes white when powering up flashes green and white when connecting to your Sonos system LED Solid white when powered up and connected to your Sonos system normal operation LED Flashes orange when a fault condition is detected SONOS BRIDGE Back FIHBEDET RC power gun Mains input connectors Ethernet switch connectors 2 Use Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect to a router computer or additional network device such as a network attached storage NAS device AC power mains input Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power outlet Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your country SONOS BRIDGE 7 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 li
13. wing the steps below e Usingahandheld Sonos controller Touch Settings gt Advanced Settings and then Wireless Channel Choose another wireless channel from the list e Using the Sonos Controller for PC Select Settings gt Advanced Settings from the Manage menu and then select an other wireless channel e Using the Sonos Controller for Mac Select Preferences gt Advanced Settings from the Sonos menu and then select another wireless channel It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect If you have music playing a short music dropout may occur during the wireless channel change SONOS BRIDGE Important Safety Information 1 2 Se ode o ge 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 th
14. work Attached Storage NAS device your home network must meet the following requirements Network requirements Note Your network must have a high speed Internet connection as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with online software updates Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates so be sure to register during the setup process We do not share your e mail address with other companies e High speed DSL Cable modem or fiber to the home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet based music services If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access you may experience playback issues due to fluctuating download rates e If your modem is not a modem router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos automatic online updates or stream music from an Internet based music service you must install a router in your home network If you do not have a router purchase and install one before proceeding e fyouare going to use a Sonos application on an Android smartphone iPhone iPod Touch iPad or other tablet you may need a wireless router in your home network Please visit our Web site at http faq sonos com apps for more information e Connect at least one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable and then you can add other Sonos components wirelessly e For best results you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your perso
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