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Sonos Connect

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Line-out

Controlling the volume from your home theater or amplifier

To control the volume exclusively from your home theater or amplifier, you can change the line-out level on the 
Sonos Connect to 

Fixed

 by selecting one of the following options:

• On a mobile device, go to 

 > 

Settings 

Room Settings

.

 

Select the Sonos product attached to the 

receiver. Select 

Line-Out Level

, and choose 

Fixed

.

• On a PC, go to 

Manage 

Settings

. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver. Choose

 Fixed

 

from the 

Line-Out Level

 drop-down on the 

Basic

 tab.

• On a Mac, go to 

Sonos

 > 

Preferences 

Rooms Settings

. Select the Sonos product attached to the 

receiver, and then choose

 Fixed

 from the 

Line-Out Level

 drop-down on the 

Basic

 tab.

Note:

When you change the line-out level to 

Fixed

 

on your Sonos Connect you will not be able to adjust the 

volume or the equalization settings using a Sonos app.

Controlling the volume from Sonos

1.

Adjust your home theater or amplifier’s volume to typical listening volume. 

2.

If the line-out level is not currently set to 

Variable

, you will need to change it:

• On a mobile device, go to 

 > 

Settings 

Room Settings

. Select the Sonos product attached to the 

receiver. Select 

Line-Out Level

 and choose 

Variable

.

• On  a  PC,  go  to 

Manage 

Settings

. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver, and then choose

 

Variable

 from the 

Line-Out Level

 drop-down on the 

Basic

 tab.

• On a Mac, go to 

Sonos

 > 

Preferences 

Rooms Settings

. Select the Sonos product attached to the 

receiver, and then choose

 Variable

 from the 

Line-Out Level

 drop-down on the 

Basic

 tab.

3.

Use the Sonos app to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear music. This may be at the 
high end of the volume scale.

4.

If desired, you can readjust the volume on your home theater system or amplifier so that the volume range 
for the app falls within your typical listening range.

Summary of Contents for CONNECT

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Page 2: ...Pad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other coun...

Page 3: ...puter or a pair of powered speakers Use a Connect if you have a distributed audio system that is driven from an amplifier in one central location with speaker wires home run to this central location New to Sonos Download the app from the app store on your mobile device Open the app and we ll guide you through setup If you re using a computer get the app at www sonos com support downloads For the l...

Page 4: ... Press once to play or pause music Press twice to skip to the next track if applicable to the selected music source Press three times to skip to the previous track Press and hold to add the music playing in another room Status light Indicates the status For more information see http faq sonos com led Note You can also use the app Note You can t skip or go to the previous track when listening to ra...

Page 5: ...nect the audio outputs from a separate audio component such as a CD player to the Sonos Connect s analog audio inputs Analog audio out Use a standard RCA audio cable supplied to Connect the Sonos product s analog audio outputs to the audio inputs on a separate audio component such as an amplifier or your home theater receiver TOSLINK digital audio out You can use a TOSLINK optical audio cable to C...

Page 6: ...oducts any time up to 32 Use the Sonos Connect s audio outputs to connect it to a home theater computer powered speakers or amplifier If your house has structured built in wiring you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos products If you don t have structured wiring our built in wireless technology is ideal for you 1 Attach the power cord and plug in the Sonos Connect The Audio indica...

Page 7: ...w the prompts Thick walls 2 4 GHz cordless telephones or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from Sonos If you experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product try one or more of the following resolutions relocate the Sonos product change the wireless channel your music system is operating on Connect a Sonos product to your router ...

Page 8: ...ttings When you have line in music sources attached to a Sonos product line in encoding determines how Sonos will encode the data coming in from these sources Your Sonos system defaults to automatic in order to provide the optimal playback experience Sonos recommends you do not change this default However if you decide to make a change we recommend the following usage guidelines Use Uncompressed i...

Page 9: ...the volume or the equalization settings using a Sonos app Controlling the volume from Sonos 1 Adjust your home theater or amplifier s volume to typical listening volume 2 If the line out level is not currently set to Variable you will need to change it On a mobile device go to Settings Room Settings Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver Select Line Out Level and choose Variable On a PC...

Page 10: ...ort 802 11b g n Note For uninterrupted playback use and Ethernet cable to connect the computer or NAS drive that has your music library files to your router Got a new router If you purchase a new router or change your internet service provider ISP you ll need to restart your Sonos products after the router is installed Note If you keep a Sonos product connected to your router and an ISP technician...

Page 11: ...Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat 7 Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 8 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for l...

Page 12: ...rks seamlessly with most music services including Apple Music Deezer Google Play Music Pandora Spotify and Radio by TuneIn as well as downloads from any service offering DRM free tracks Service availability varies by region For a complete list see http www sonos com music Internet Radio Supported Streaming MP3 HLS AAC WMA Album Art Supported JPEG PNG BMP GIF Playlists Supported Napster iTunes WinA...

Page 13: ...ternet Connectivity Internet Connection required for 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 General Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz auto switchable Front P...

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