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SONOS SUB
Product Guide
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TM SONOS SUB The SONOS SUB takes your music experience to the next level when you add this wireless subwoofer to an existing Sonos room of music. • Instantly adds a dimension of deep bass impact to your music listening experience. • 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
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2 Product Guide Adding the SUB to your Sonos System You can easily add the SONOS SUB to an existing Sonos system. • 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. • 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 unpa
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3 SONOS SUB 4. Choose one of the following options: • Using a handheld Sonos controller: Select Add a Sonos Component from the Settings menu. • Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC: Select Add a Sonos component from the Manage menu. Press and release the Join button on the side of the SUB. 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— • If you are joining a CONNECT
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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
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5 SONOS SUB SONOS SUB Acoustic slot Status indicator Join button Ethernet port AC Power (Mains) Join button Press the Join button to associate the SUB with your Sonos Wireless HiFi System. Acoustic slot 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
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6 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. Select Settings -> Room Settings. 2. Select the room that is associated with the SONOS SUB. It appears as Room (+SUB) on the Room Settings menu. 3. Select Advanced Audio -> SUB Settings. 4. Choose one of the fo
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7 SONOS SUB 5. Choose one of the following options: • SUB: Check to turn the sound from the SUB on; uncheck to turn it 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): Check or uncheck the box to adjust the phase. • Speaker Size Adjustment (Crossover): This setting only appears when the SUB is associated with a CONNECT:AMP (ZoneP
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8 Product Guide Using the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> 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: • Select the size of your stereo speakers (CONNECT:AMP or ZP100 only). •Press Play to compare the volume of two test sounds,
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9 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
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10 Product Guide LED Explanations SUB Status Indicator State Additional Information Solid white Powered up and If the associated Sonos player’s white light indicator is turned off, the SUB’s associated with a Sonos indicator will also be turned off. player Solid green Muted Flashing white Powering up (booting) Flashing green SUB audio is off SUB audio has been disabled. See "SUB Settings" on page 6 for more information. Flashing white and green Not associated with a Sonos player Flashing oran
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11 SONOS SUB 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 components. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly a
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