Sonos Setup
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Changing the audio compression setting
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 if:
• You want optimal performance with home theaters.
• You want to produce the highest quality sound for your Sonos system (this selection requires more network bandwidth
than compressed audio).
Use Compressed if:
• You are connecting more than 4 rooms wirelessly.
• You are in an environment with heavy wireless interference and are experiencing dropouts.
Using a handheld Sonos controller
1. From the Sonos music menu, select Settings.
2. Select Advanced.
3. Select Audio Compression and choose Compressed or Uncompressed.
Using the Sonos Controller App for Mac or PC
1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).
2. Select Advanced.
3. Select Audio Compression.
4. Choose Compressed or Uncompressed.
Using Line-out
You can easily connect your home theater, stereo, or powered speakers to a Sonos CONNECT. Depending on the model, you
can use analog or digital audio outputs to connect to an external amplifier. The CONNECT has both digital and analog outputs,
while the ZonePlayer 100 has analog outputs. The CONNECT:AMP is not designed with audio outputs.
For instructions on connecting a device, see the documentation included with your Sonos product. Also, go to
http://faq.sonos.com/lineout.
For additional information on connecting audio devices, go to our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/cables.
Controlling the volume from your home theater
1. Choose one of the following options:
• Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Room Settings from the Settings menu.
• Using the Sonos Controller App for PC, select Manage -> Settings -> Rooms Settings.
• Using the Sonos Controller App for Mac, select Sonos -> Preferences -> Room Settings.
