SONOS PLAYBASE (02) PDF Document

The SONOS PLAYBASE provides full-theater sound and music streaming for TVs on stands and furniture. Its features include:

• A slim tabletop design that practically disappears under your TV.

• Securely supports TVs up to 75 lb (34 kg).

• Simple two-cord setup: one for power and one for your TV.

• It is easily expandable. You can add a Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound.

• It works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1.

You can control your SONOS PLAYBASE using the touch controls on the device.

• 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 to play or pause sound.

• 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.

If you don’t want anyone (like a child) to control playback or change the volume using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the room’s settings.

• Status light: Indicates the status of the SONOS PLAYBASE. If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in your room’s settings.

• IR sensor light: The IR (InfraRed) sensor receives signals sent by a remote control. When the Playbase receives a volume or mute command, the IR signal light displays momentarily.

Ethernet port	Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional). You should only use this port to plug in either the Playbase, Sonos Bridge, or Sonos Boost.
Digital audio IN (optical)	Use an audio optical cable to connect the Playbase to your TV.
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 speaker.
Join button	Press to connect during setup.

You can place the SONOS PLAYBASE under your TV or on a shelf.

Under a TV with a single foot stand:

• Lift the TV and put the Playbase under it with the Sonos logo facing front.

• Make sure the TV stand rests completely on the Playbase with no overhang.

• Your TV should not weigh more than 75 lb (34 kg).

• Allow at least 1″ between the Playbase and other surfaces, like walls or cabinets.

Under a TV with a split foot stand:

• The Playbase accommodates most TVs with separate feet near the edges of the screen. It fits securely between the feet, below the screen.

• Feet must be at least 2.3″ (58mm) tall to allow for Playbase clearance.

• If the feet are too close together or they’re not high enough, don’t try to force your Playbase to fit.

On a TV cabinet shelf:

• For the best sound, place the Playbase toward the front of the furniture but DON’T let it hang over the edge.

• Allow at least 2″ all around the Playbase.

Note: Don’t place objects lighter than 5 lb (2.3 kg) on top of your Playbase or the sound may send them flying.

Before you start:

1. Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.

2. Connect any external devices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV.

Connect the soundbar to your TV:

1. Remove the protective cap from each end of the optical audio cable.

2. Connect the optical audio cable from your TV’s digital audio OUT (optical) to the Playbase’s digital audio IN (optical). Don’t twist or bend the cable. The port is ‘D-shaped’ – make sure the connector aligns correctly.

Connect the power cord:

Attach the power cord and plug in the Playbase. Push the power cord firmly into the Playbase until it is flush with the surface.

You can customize your SONOS PLAYBASE for your surroundings through the Room Settings in the Sonos app.

Trueplay	Trueplay analyzes the surroundings in a room and then adjusts each woofer and tweeter to provide you with the best sound for that room.
EQ settings	Sonos products ship with preset equalization settings. You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences.
Room name	If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in your room’s settings.
Status light	There’s a status light on each product. If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in your room’s settings.
Speaker touch controls	You can disable the touch control buttons on your speaker. You may want to do this to prevent a child or curious pet from accidentally adjusting playback or volume.
Set max volume	You can set a maximum volume for each room.

You can adjust the following settings for your SONOS PLAYBASE home theater system:

Surround Settings (when surround speakers are added):

• Surrounds: Turn surround sound On or Off.

• TV Level: Adjust surround volume for TV audio.

• Music Level: Adjust surround volume for music.

• Music Playback: Ambient (subtle) or Full (louder, full range). Doesn’t apply to TV audio.

• Balance Surround Speakers: Manually balance your surround speakers.

General Home Theater Settings:

• TV dialog settings: If the TV audio is out of sync with the video, you can adjust the audio delay (lip sync) in your room’s settings.

• Group audio delay: If you notice audio issues when playing to a group, you can adjust this setting.

• TV autoplay: If music or other content is playing when you turn on your TV, the audio automatically switches to TV audio (default). You can turn this feature off.

• Speech enhancement: Makes TV dialog easier to hear.

• Night sound: Enhances quiet sounds and reduces the intensity of loud sounds. Turn on to reduce the volume while still experiencing proper balance and range.

• Remote control setup: During setup, you’ll program a remote control. You can program a different remote control any time.

Audio

Amplifier	Ten Class-D digital amplifiers.
Speakers	Ten amplified speaker drivers—six midrange and three tweeters and one woofer.
System Requirements	TV with optical audio output, broadband Internet, and the Sonos app.

Networking

Wireless Connectivity	Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g/n router. 802.11n only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router.
Ethernet Port	One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable.

General

Power Supply	Auto-switching 100 – 240V ~ 50-60 Hz 2.3 A AC universal input.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.20 x 28.35 x 14.96 in. (56 x 720 x 380 mm)
Weight	21.5 lb (9.8 kg)
Operating Temperature	32° F to 104°F (0°C to 40° C)
Storage Temperature	-4° F to 158°F (-20°C to 70° C)
Control	Use your remote control, voice, touch controls or the Sonos app.
Supported Devices	Playbase connects to your TV using a single optical cable and plays all sources connected to the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles.
Package Contents	Playbase, AC power cord, Ethernet cable, optical audio cable, and Quickstart Guide.