SONOS PLAY-5 (04) PDF Document

The SONOS PLAY-5 is the biggest home speaker from Sonos, featuring the boldest sound. Its key features include:

• Hardware and software custom-designed by Sonos to produce pure, immersive sound that’s crystal clear at any volume.

• It is powered by three tweeters and three mid-woofers, each with a dedicated amplifier, perfectly tuned to match the speakers and acoustic architecture.

• You can pair two SONOS PLAY-5 speakers for left-right stereo sound, or use two as rear surrounds for your home theater.

• It works with either the Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 app.

Note: The front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your SONOS PLAY-5.

You can use the touch controls on your SONOS PLAY-5 to manage music playback and volume:

Volume control: Touch and hold to quickly change the volume. Touch the right side for Volume up and the left side for Volume down.

Play/Pause: Press once to play or pause music. Press and hold to add the music that’s playing in another room.

Next/Previous song: Swipe right across the touch controls to skip to the next song. Swipe left to go to the previous song.

Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station.

Yes, you can disable the touch control buttons on your SONOS PLAY-5. This is useful to prevent a child or curious pet from accidentally adjusting playback or volume. You can disable them in the room’s settings within the Sonos app.

The status light on your SONOS PLAY-5 indicates the speaker’s current status. If you find the light distracting, you can turn it off in your room’s settings in the Sonos app.

The connector panel on the back of the SONOS PLAY-5 includes the following:

• Join button: Press to connect during setup.

• Ethernet port: Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).

• AC power (mains) input: Use only the supplied power cord. Using a third-party power cord will void your warranty. Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the bottom of the speaker.

• Stereo audio in (3.5mm / 1/8″): Use to connect external music players.

For maximum performance from your SONOS PLAY-5, follow these guidelines:

• The SONOS PLAY-5 is a substantial and powerful speaker and should be placed on a flat surface that is robust and durable enough to properly support it. Make sure the rubber feet sit completely on the flat surface.

• Allow at least a 2″ perimeter all around the SONOS PLAY-5, including its power cord.

• For a single SONOS PLAY-5 speaker, it is recommended to position the speaker horizontally, enabling stereo sound over a wide sound stage. A single speaker positioned in vertical mode is a mono speaker with no stereo separation.

• Place the SONOS PLAY-5 across the room from where you’ll be listening (at or close to your ear height for best results).

• For stereo pair placement information, see the guidelines for stereo pairs.

• The SONOS PLAY-5 is humidity resistant, so you can use it in the bathroom. However, it is not water resistant, so do not position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm.

You can connect an external source like a phono preamp (your turntable may have a built-in phone preamp), or another audio device to your SONOS PLAY-5 using the Line-In port on the back of the speaker.

You can pair two SONOS PLAY-5 speakers in the same room for a wider, stereo experience. In a stereo pair, one speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel. Please note that the Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.

Please follow these important safety instructions for your SONOS PLAY-5:

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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 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.

13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.

14. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.