Sonos Playbar Manual

Sophisticated 9-speaker design.
Simple two-cord setup. One for power. One for your TV.
Mount horizontally above or below the TV or place flat on a TV stand.
Easily expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound. For more information, see Sonos home theater.
Works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 (for Android and iOS).
See Getting started when you're ready to add a Playbar to your Sonos system.

Playbar

Note: The grille cloth is not removable. Tampering with the cloth may damage your Playbar.

Controls and lights

Connector panel

Ethernet ports (2)	Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).
Digital audio IN (optical)	Use an audio optical cable to connect the Playbar to your TV.
AC power (mains) input	Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the speaker.
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 in the room's settings.

Select a location

You can mount the Playbar to a wall above or below your TV or place it on a credenza.

Placed on a credenza

Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 2" (50mm) from TV.
Don't place vertically or on its side.
Don't block the TV's IR sensor.
For best sound quality, place with the connector panel toward the TV (Sonos logo is closer to TV).
Don't place in a cabinet or on a shelf.
Keep both ends of the Playbar at least 1' (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.

Placed on a credenza

Wall mounted

To put Playbar on a wall, see Wall mount.

Connect the cables

Before you start

Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.
Connect any external devices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV.

Connect the soundbar to your TV

Remove the protective cap from each end of the optical audio cable.
Connect the optical audio cable from your TV's digital audio OUT (optical) to the Playbar's digital audio IN (optical). Don't twist or bend the cable.

Note: The Playbar's digital audio IN port and the optical cable are 'D-shaped'—make sure the connector aligns correctly into the port.

Connect the soundbar to your TV

Remove the protective caps from each end of the optical audio cable before inserting.

Connect the power cord

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

If you don't have the app, download it from the app store. You'll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.

Wall mount

You can mount Playbar to a wall above or below a wall-mounted TV. Use the Playbar wall mount kit. You can buy it on www.sonos.com. Follow the instructions in the kit.

Don't use any other hardware to mount the Playbar.

Guidelines

When mounting below a TV, keep 1" (25mm) space (minimum) between Playbar and TV.
When mounting above a TV, keep 2" (50mm) space (minimum) between Playbar and TV.
Preserve audio quality: make sure the connector panel faces away from the TV.
Keep both ends of the Playbar at least 1 ft. (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.

Note: Connect the power and audio cables to the Playbar before mounting to the wall.

What you need

Masking tape
Pointed tool (like an awl)
Phillips head screw driver
Power drill with Phillips head attachment

Note: There are 2 spare screws (and anchors) included in the kit. Use these to provide additional reinforcement if you'd like.

Tape the template to the wall above or below your TV. Use a level.
Use a pointed tool to pierce through the template and mark the mounting holes. Mark closer to the corners of the holes.
Remove the template.
Drill pilot holes.

Wall mounting information

Wall Material	Pre Drill	Use Wall Anchors	Use Screws
Wood Stud	1/8" (3 mm) bit	No	Yes
Drywall (no stud)	3/16" (4.5 mm) bit	Yes	Yes
Hard wallboard or double board	3/16" (4.5 mm) bit	Yes	Yes
Plaster	1/4" (6.5 mm) bit	Yes	Yes
Concrete or Brick	1/8" (3 mm) bit	Yes	Yes

Insert and secure the wall anchors (don't use the anchors if drilling into wood).
Place the bracket on the wall and loosely tighten the screws to secure the bracket. Check with a level and then tighten the screws.
Hang the Playbar securely on the bracket pegs.

Specifications

Feature	Description
Audio
Amplifier	Nine Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to match the nine dedicated speaker drivers and the acoustic architecture.
Tweeter	Three tweeters create the crispest and clearest high-frequency response.
Mid-Woofer	Six mid-woofers give you the full range of sound effects and music from the left and right channels, and crisp, clear dialog from the center. Mid-woofers act together as a phased speaker array so what you hear matches what you see on screen.
System Requirements	TV with optical audio output, broadband Internet, and a Sonos app. Internetconnected TV not required.
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 (2)	Two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable.
General
Power Supply	Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 2A AC universal input.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.35" (H) x 35.43" (W) x 5.51" (D), 8 5mm (H) x 900 mm (W) x 140 mm (D)
Weight	11.9 lb (5.4 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)
Multiple Orientations	Mount Playbar on the wall either above or below your TV, or lay flat on your TV table.
Control	Use your remote control, voice, touch controls or the Sonos app.
Supported Devices	Playbar 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	Playbar, AC power cord, optical audio cable, and Quickstart Guide.

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Videos

Sonos Playbar - Installing Video

Documents / Resources

References

Sonos | Draadloze speakers en Home Sound Systems
Sonos | Draadloze speakers en Home Sound Systems

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