Sonos Playbar User manual
Sonos®PLAYBAR
Product Guide
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November 2014
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Sonos PLAYBAR®
Flood any room with epic, full-theater HiFi sound and wirelessly stream all the music on earth through one easy-to-use
player.
• Sophisticated 9-speaker design
• Connects to your TV using a single optical cable and plays everything that's connected to the TV, including cable boxes
and game consoles
• Can be placed flat on a TV stand or mounted horizontally above or below the TV
• Compatible with Dolby® Digital and stereo
It takes just a few minutes to get your PLAYBAR up and running—turn to page 1 to get started. Once you’ve got it set up, you
can add additional Sonos products any time.
Note: One Sonos product must be connected to your broadband router. If the PLAYBAR will
not be located near your router, you can connect a Sonos BRIDGE™ or any Sonos player
(purchased separately) to the router instead.
What’s in the Box
• Sonos PLAYBAR
• Power Cord
• 5 ft. /1.5m TOSLINK Optical Audio Cable
• Ethernet Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Important Product Information Booklet
What’s Required
Television requirements
The PLAYBAR is compatible with any television that has an optical digital audio output.
Home network requirements
• 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.)
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. We do
not share your e-mail address with other companies.
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• 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. If you are going to use the Sonos Controller App
on an Android™ or iOS device, or you are setting up Sonos wirelessly, you will need a wireless router. Please visit our
Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for more information.
Note: Sonos communicates over a 2.4GHz home network supporting 802.11 b/g wireless
technology. 5GHz networks are not supported in a completely wireless Sonos setup.
• Connect a Sonos BRIDGE, BOOST or player to your router if:
• You have a larger home where the WiFi performance isn’t reliable and you want to strengthen the wireless
performance of your Sonos system.
• Your WiFi network is already in high demand with streaming video and web surfing and you want to create a
separate wireless network exclusively for your Sonos speakers.
• You want to pair a SUB™ and/or a pair of PLAY:1® or PLAY:3™ speakers with your PLAYBAR to create a 3.1 or 5.1 home
theater setup.
• Your home network is 5GHz only (not switchable to 2.4GHz).
• For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to
your home network router using an Ethernet cable.
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Before You Begin
Prior to installing the Sonos PLAYBAR, make sure all external components, such as your cable box, DVD player, etc. are
connected directly to your TV.
If you have any existing home theater or surround sound equipment, disconnect it from your television.
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PLAYBAR Front
Play/Pause Toggles between playing and pausing the audio.
• When the TV is on, press once to mute the audio
• When the TV is off, press once to restart the music source that was in use prior to
the TV audio; press twice to skip to the next track (if applicable to the selected
music source)
Status Indicator Light Indicates the status of the PLAYBAR.
When the PLAYBAR is in normal operation, the LED is white. If desired, you can adjust this
setting so the white light does not display. See "White status light" on page 15 for more
information.
For a complete list of status indications, go to http://faq.sonos.com/led.
Volume Up (+)
Volume Down (-)
Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and down.
IR (InfraRed) Sensors / Signal Lights The IR sensor receives the signals sent by a remote control.
When the PLAYBAR receives a volume or mute command, the IR signal light displays
momentarily. If desired, you can adjust this setting so the light never displays. See "IR
signal light" on page 14 for more information.
Note: The grill cloth is not removable. Tampering with the cloth may damage your PLAYBAR.
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PLAYBAR Back
Ethernet Ports (2) You can use an Ethernet cable to connect the PLAYBAR to your home network.
Digital Audio In (Optical) Use an audio optical cable (supplied) to connect the Sonos PLAYBAR’S digital audio input
to the optical digital output on your television. Take care not to bend or twist the cable.
The PLAYBAR’s digital audio in and the optical
cable end are ’D-shaped’—be sure to align for
proper insertion.
AC Power (Mains) Input Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a third party power
cord will void your warranty). Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your country.
Push the power cord firmly into the PLAYBAR until it is flush with the surface.
IR Repeater Allows the commands from your remote control to reach your TV if the PLAYBAR is
positioned in front of the TV. This setting is on by default, but can be turned off. See "IR
repeater" on page 14 for more information.
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Selecting a Location
The PLAYBAR’s flexible design allows for multiple orientations. You can wall mount it above or below your television or place it
on a tabletop. See the guidelines below for more information.
Tabletop
• Lay the PLAYBAR horizontally and flat on its feet.
• Do not place vertically or upright on its side.
• To preserve audio quality, ensure the connector panel faces toward the TV—Sonos logo should be closer to your TV.
• There is no placement restriction between the TV and PLAYBAR as long as the television’s IR is not blocked. The PLAYBAR
IR repeater is designed for at least 2" (50mm) distance, but may work at a closer distance.
• Do not place the PLAYBAR in a cabinet or on a walled shelf. Both ends of the PLAYBAR should be at least 1 ft. (30cm)
from a wall or other obstruction.
Wall mounting
The PLAYBAR can be mounted above or below your television using the PLAYBAR Wall Mount Kit (purchased separately).
Please turn to page 22 for detailed wall-mounting instructions.
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Setting Up the PLAYBAR
The PLAYBAR is compatible with Sonos software versions 4.0 and later. If you are adding the PLAYBAR to an existing Sonos
system, be sure to check for software updates before adding the PLAYBAR to your Sonos system.
1. Carefully unpack the package contents.
2. Choose a location for the PLAYBAR. Refer to "Selecting a Location" on page 6 for help with this step.
3. Remove the protective cap from each end of the optical audio cable.
4. Connect the optical audio cable (supplied) from your TV’s digital audio out (optical) to the PLAYBAR’s digital audio in
(optical) being careful not to twist or bend the cable. The PLAYBAR’s digital audio in and the optical cable are ’D-
shaped’—be sure to align for proper insertion.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove
the protective caps from each
end of the supplied optical
audio cable before inserting.
5. Attach the power adapter to the PLAYBAR and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the PLAYBAR until
it is flush with the surface.
The status indicator light on the right side of the unit will begin to flash.
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6. (OPTIONAL) If you are setting up your PLAYBAR with a SUB and/or surround speakers, position them in your room, apply
power and connect a Sonos BRIDGE, BOOST or player to your router.
(You will be prompted to add these components to your Sonos system after the PLAYBAR is added.)
If you purchased Sonos PLAY:1 or PLAY:3 surround speakers, place the
speakers to the left and right of your main viewing position, level with
or behind the main viewing position. They can be placed either
horizontally or vertically, but make sure both speakers have the same
orientation.
If you purchased a Sonos SUB, place the SUB
wherever it best fits your room—standing up or
lying flat. 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: Expandable PLAYBAR home theater setup
For a 3.1 home theater experience, pair a SUB with your PLAYBAR.
For a 5.1 home theater experience, pair a SUB and a pair of PLAY:1 or PLAY:3 speakers with
your PLAYBAR.
If you are expanding your PLAYBAR home theater setup, be sure you have a BRIDGE, BOOST or
Sonos player wired directly to your router.
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