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Sonos PLAY:3® The PLAY:3 is the most versatile Sonos wireless speaker that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your home (see “The Sonos App” for more information). • Three custom-designed drivers (two mid-range and one tweeter), each with a dedicated amplifier. • Position vertically or horizontally—software automatically adjusts the sound to ensure best performance. • Works seamlessly with the complete range of Sonos products.
2 Product Guide Your Home Network To access music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements: Home network requirements Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with free, online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates so be sure to register during the setup process.
Sonos PLAY:3 3 The Sonos App You can use the free Sonos app with any compatible device, including: • Sonos app (Android)—Android 2.2 and higher; certain features require later versions. (Standard wireless setup is only supported on Android 2.3 or 4.0 and higher.) Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos app from Google Play. • Sonos app (iOS)—iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 7.0 and higher; certain features may require later versions.
4 Product Guide PLAY:3 Front Note: The Sonos PLAY:3’s front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your PLAY:3. On/Off Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To quickly stop streaming audio in all rooms, select Pause All from the Rooms menu. To stop streaming audio in one room, press the Play/Pause button on the player. Status indicator Indicates the current status.
5 Sonos PLAY:3 PLAY:3 Back Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch 20-thread The Sonos PLAY:3 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it can be wall-mounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See “Wall Mounting the PLAY:3” for more information. Ethernet port Use an Ethernet cable to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
6 Product Guide Selecting a Location You can locate the Sonos PLAY:3 just about anywhere. Its compact size makes it easy to place the PLAY:3 on the kitchen counter, or take it out to the patio with you. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines: • The PLAY:3 can be positioned either horizontally or vertically to accommodate the desired space—the EQ (audio equalization) will automatically adjust to create the best possible sound when the orientation is changed.
Sonos PLAY:3 7 Adding to an Existing Sonos System Once you’ve got your Sonos music system set up, you can easily add more Sonos products any time (up to 32). If your house has structured (built-in) network wiring, you can make a wired connection to the new Sonos product(s). If you don’t have structured network wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you. 1. Select a location for your PLAY:3 (see “Selecting a Location” for optimal placement guidelines.) 2.
8 Product Guide Creating a Stereo Pair The stereo pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:1s, PLAY:3s or PLAY:5®s in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. In this configuration, one unit serves as the left channel and the other serves as the right channel. You cannot create a mixed stereo pair—the Sonos products in the stereo pair must be the same. If you would like to add surround speakers to a PLAYBAR configuration, see “Adding Surround Speakers” instead.
Sonos PLAY:3 9 To separate a stereo pair: 1. Select Settings -> Room Settings. 2. Select the stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair appears with L + R in the room name.) 3. Select Separate Stereo Pair. Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC 1. Choose one of the following: • Using your PC, select Settings from the Manage menu. • Using your Mac, select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu. 2. Select a PLAY:3 you want to pair from the Room Settings for drop-down list. 3.
10 Product Guide 4. Select Next to drop the surround sound speakers from your surround system. If these were newly purchased PLAY:3s they will appear as Unused on the Rooms menu. If these PLAY:3s existed in your household previously, they revert back to their previous state. You can now move them to another room for individual use. Changing the surround settings The default setting is determined by the calibration process. If you wish to make a change, you can follow the steps below. 1.
Sonos PLAY:3 11 5. Choose one of the following: • Surrounds: Check to turn the sound from the surround speakers on; uncheck to turn it off. • Surround Level Adjustment: Click and drag the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround speakers. • Music Playback: Choose Ambient (default; subtle, ambient sound) or Full (enables louder, full range sound). This setting applies only to music playback, not TV audio.
12 Product Guide 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. Note: We recommend using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC to add shared folders.
Sonos PLAY:3 13 Equalization Settings The Sonos PLAY:3 ships with the equalization settings preset to provide the optimal playback experience. If desired, you can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences. 1. Using a handheld controller, select Settings -> Room Settings. 2. Touch to select a room. 3. Select Music Equalization, and then drag your finger across the bass, treble, or balance sliders to make adjustments. 4.
14 Product Guide Basic Troubleshooting Warning: Do not open Sonos products as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should Sonos products 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. If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below.
Sonos PLAY:3 15 • Connect an Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the back of a Sonos product (a BOOST in the illustration above), and then connect another Ethernet cable from that Sonos product directly to one of the LAN ports on your router. • When you make a change to your network configuration, you may need to power cycle the wired Sonos product by unplugging the power cord, and then plugging it back in.
16 Product Guide If your Sonos setup is completely wireless (you don’t keep a Sonos product connected to your router), you will also need to change your wireless network password. Follow the steps below: 1. Temporarily connect one of your Sonos players to the new router with an Ethernet cable. 2. From the Sonos music menu on your controller, select Settings. 3. Select Advanced Settings -> Wireless Setup. Sonos will detect your network. 4. Enter the password for your wireless network. 5.
17 Sonos PLAY:3 Player Status Indicators Indicator Lights Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Flashing white Powering up BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR Solid white (dimly lit) Powered up and associated with a Sonos system (normal operation) BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR If desired, when the product is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on or off from R
18 Indicator Lights Product Guide Player State Sonos Product Additional Information Rapidly flashing orange Playback / Next Track failed CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR Indicates either playback or next track was not possible Solid orange During wireless setup, this occurs while the Sonos open access point is temporarily active. If you are not setting up your Sonos system, this may indicate warning mode.
Sonos PLAY:3 19 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 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. products. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
20 Product Guide Specifications Feature Description Audio Amplifier Three Class-D digital amplifiers Speakers Three driver speaker system - two 3” mid-range drivers, and one tweeter. Each driver of the product is individually powered by a dedicated amplifier. Bass Radiator One rear firing bass radiator with a 60 sq. cm surface area Stereo Pair setting Allows you to group two PLAY:3's in the same room with one PLAY:3 serving as the left channel and the other as the right channel.
21 Sonos PLAY:3 Feature Description Networking* Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11n, 3x3 MIMO, dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) router. SonosNet™ Extender Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference.
22 Product Guide Regulation Information USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Sonos PLAY:3 23 www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Comme indiqué auparavant, l'installateur ne peut pas contrôler l'orientation de l'antenne. Il peut néanmoins placer le produit tout entier de manière à provoquer le problème décrit ci-dessus. Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
