Sonos PLAYBASE User Manual PLAYBASE settings

Follow the steps below if you want to change any PLAYBASE settings, or change the way the PLAYBASE works with your television.

• Remote Control Setup

• Trueplay™

• Equalization

• Recalibrating the Audio

• TV Dialog Settings

• Speech Enhancement

• Night Sound

• TV Autoplay

• IR Signal Light

• IR Repeater

• White Indicator Light

• Room Name

• Add SUB / Remove SUB (if SUB is present)

• Add / Remove Surround Speakers (if surround speakers are present)

Set up a remote control

If you didn’t set up a remote control during PLAYBASE setup, or you want to use a different remote, follow the steps below.

If you’re configuring a new remote because a distracting message appears on the TV when you adjust the volume, please go to Eliminate annoying messages on your TV when using a cable, satellite, or set top box remote, or Eliminate annoying messages on your TV when using a universal remote for additional information.

Note: You can use IR remote controls with PLAYBASE—Bluetooth, WiFi Direct, or RF-only remotes are not supported.

If you’re using a mobile device

1. Tap Room Settings from the Settings menu.

2. Choose the room your PLAYBASE is located in.

3. Tap TV Setup and Control -> Remote Control Setup.

4. Point the remote at the PLAYBASE and press the Volume Up button.

   • If the remote control is recognized, you can start using it right away to control volume and mute on your PLAYBASE.

   • If the remote control isn’t recognized, you’ll be asked to try some different button presses.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings.

3. Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings drop-down.

4. Select the TV Setup tab.

5. Click Remote Control Setup.

6. Pick up the remote control you wish to begin using with the PLAYBASE, and then click Next.

7. Point the remote at the PLAYBASE and press the Volume Up button on the remote control.

   1. If the remote control is recognized, click Done. You can now use that remote to control volume and mute on your PLAYBASE.

   2. If the remote control is not recognized, you will be prompted to make additional button presses to complete the setup process.

If a message appears on the TV whenever you adjust the volume, go to Eliminate annoying messages on your TV when using a cable, satellite, or set top box remote or Eliminate annoying messages on your TV when using a universal remote for more information.

Tune Your Room with Trueplay™

Go ahead, put your Sonos speakers wherever you want. Trueplay listens to your room and tunes your speakers so you hear the sound you love, custom tuned to the room where you’re listening (works on mobile devices running iOS 8 or later).

Choose Settings -> Room Settings. Pick a room and tap Trueplay Tuning to get started.

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Note: Trueplay tuning is not available if VoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device. If you want to tune your speakers, first turn VoiceOver off on your device and then select Settings -> Room Settings from the Sonos app.

Equalization (EQ)

During the PLAYBASE setup process you were guided through the audio calibration process. If desired, you can change the sound settings (bass, treble or loudness) for the Sonos PLAYBASE. Bass boosts lower frequencies, treble boosts higher frequencies, while loudness boosts certain frequencies, including bass, to improve the sound at low volume.

Any manual EQ changes you make will be reset whenever you go through the audio recalibration process (go to Recalibrate the audio for more information).

If you’re using a mobile device

1. From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

2. Select the room you want to adjust.

3. Tap EQ.

4. Choose one of the following options:

   • Drag your finger across the bass or treble sliders to make adjustments.

   • Select On or Off to adjust the Loudness setting.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

3. Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings list, and then select the EQ tab.

4. Choose one of the following options:

   • Click and drag the bass or treble sliders to make adjustments.

   • Click the Loudness checkbox to turn the loudness setting on or off.

5. Close the Settings window when changes are complete.

Recalibrate the audio

If you have a SUB and/or Sonos surround speakers associated with your PLAYBASE, you may wish to make some adjustments after initial setup. You will likely wish to recalibrate the audio if you move any Sonos products in the room.

If you made any manual adjustments to EQ settings, these will be reset during the recalibration process.

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Note: If you have an iOS device and want to custom tune your speaker, see Tune Your Room with Trueplay™.

If you’re using an Android device

1. From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

2. Select the room that has the surround components. It appears as Room (+SUB) or Room (+LS+RS) or Room (+SUB+LS+RS) on the Room Settings menu.

3. Tap Advanced Audio -> Recalibrate Audio.

4. Follow the prompts to optimize your audio performance.

   • If you have a SUB associated with your PLAYBASE, you will be asked to choose between 2 test sounds:

     • Press Play to compare the volume of two test sounds, A and B, and then select No Difference, A is louder or B is louder. If you don’t hear a noticeable difference, select No Difference.

     • Press Play to listen to a test sound, and then select the level you prefer.

   • If you have surround speakers associated with your PLAYBASE, you will be asked to answer some room configuration questions.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings.

3. Select the room that is associated with the surround components. It appears as Room (+SUB) or Room (+LS+RS) or Room (+SUB+LS+RS) on the Room Settings menu.

4. Select the Basic tab, and then select Recalibrate Audio.

5. Follow the prompts to optimize your audio performance:

   • If you have a SUB associated with your PLAYBASE, you will be asked to choose between 2 test sounds:

     • Press Play to compare the volume of two test sounds, A and B, and then select No Difference, A is louder or B is louder. If you don’t hear a noticeable difference, select No Difference.

     • Press Play to listen to a test sound, and then select the level you prefer.

   • If you have surround speakers associated with your PLAYBASE, you will be asked to answer some room configuration questions.

TV dialog settings

If you’re using a mobile device

1. From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

2. Select the room the PLAYBASE is located in.

3. Tap Advanced Audio -> TV Dialog Settings.

4. Audio Delay (Lip Sync). Drag your finger across the slider to increase or decrease the sound delay if the image and the sound are not in sync.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

3. Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings drop-down.

4. Select the TV Dialog tab.

5. Click and drag the Audio Delay (Lip Sync) slider to increase or decrease the sound delay if the image and the audio are not in sync.

6. Close the Settings window when changes are complete.

Additional TV sound options

Speech Enhancement

Makes the TV dialog easier to hear. Touch the icon on the Now Playing screen to turn this setting on or off. (If the setting isn’t visible, make sure the room with the PLAYBASE is selected.)

Night Sound

Adjusts the audio for night time viewing so you can reduce the volume and still experience proper balance and range. At lower volumes, quiet sounds are enhanced and the intensity of loud sounds is reduced. Touch the icon on the Now Playing screen to turn this setting on or off. (If the setting isn’t visible, make sure the room with the PLAYBASE is selected.)

TV autoplay

When TV Autoplay is set to On, TV audio automatically plays through the PLAYBASE when you turn on your television—if music is playing when the TV is turned on, the music immediately stops and the PLAYBASE switches to TV audio. Additionally, if the PLAYBASE is in a room group when the TV is turned on, it automatically drops from the group. This setting is On by default.

If you’re using a mobile device

1. From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

2. Select the room the PLAYBASE is located in.

3. Tap TV Setup and Control -> TV Autoplay.

4. Select On or Off.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

3. Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings drop-down.

4. Select the TV Setup tab.

5. Check the TV Autoplay checkbox to turn this setting on, uncheck to turn it off.

6. Close the Settings window when changes are complete.

Ungroup on autoplay

As with any Sonos speaker, you can group and ungroup the PLAYBASE with other rooms. If ungroup on autoplay is checked, any Sonos rooms that are grouped with the PLAYBASE when the TV is turned on will automatically drop from the group. This setting is Yes by default.

If you’re using a mobile device

1. From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

2. Select the room the PLAYBASE is located in.

3. Tap TV Setup and Control -> Ungroup on Autoplay.

4. Select Yes or No.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

3. Choose the room the PLAYBASE is located in from the Room Settings drop-down.

4. Select the TV Setup tab.

5. Check the Ungroup on Autoplay checkbox to turn this setting on, uncheck to turn it off.

6. Close the Settings window when changes are complete.

White status light

A white light displays on top of the PLAYBASE to indicate that the unit is functioning in normal operation. If desired, you can turn this indicator light off so that when the PLAYBASE is in normal operation the white light does not display. This setting is On by default.

If the Status indicator light begins to flash orange, go to(<http://faq.sonos.com/led>) http://faq.sonos.com/led for additional information.

If you’re using a mobile device

1. From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

2. Select the room you want to change.

3. Tap White Indicator Light.

4. Select On or Off.

If you’re using a computer

1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

3. Choose the room you want to change from the Room Settings drop-down.

4. From the Basic tab, click the White Status Light On checkbox to turn the light on or uncheck to turn it off.

Disable speaker touch controls

You can disable the buttons on your speaker so they won’t respond to touch. You may want to do this so your child can’t accidentally start and stop playback or change the volume.

1. Choose an option:

   • If you’re using a mobile device, tap Settings -> Room Settings.

   • If you’re using a PC, select Manage -> Settings.

   • If you’re using a Mac, select Sonos -> Preferences.

2. Choose a room (on a Mac or PC, select the room from the Room Settings drop-down list).

3. Turn off Speaker Touch Controls.

Change room names

If you’re using a mobile device

• From the Settings menu, tap Room Settings.

• Select the room you wish to change.

• Tap Room Name.

• Select a new name from the list and tap OK, or choose Enter New to type a unique name.

If you’re using a computer

• Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).

• Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.

• Choose the room you wish to change from the Room Settings drop-down list.

• From the Basic tab, enter a new name or choose one from the Room Name list.