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Sonos Ray (Black) Powered sound bar/wireless music system with Apple AirPlay 2 at Crutchfield

Sonos Ray (White) Powered sound bar/wireless music system with Apple AirPlay 2 at Crutchfield

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Overview

The compact soundbar for music, TV, and more-
· Quick and easy setup, with only one cable to connect to your TV. · Great sound for compact spaces-versatile design allows you to set it on
a credenza, mount it on a wall, or place it inside a TV stand.
· Stream music, radio, podcasts, and more when the TV is off. · Expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers, like Ones, for 5.1
su rround sounc1
· Control your Sonos system with the Sonos aRR (for Android and iOS).
· See ~ R when you're ready to add Ray to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights
Volume ,control

Touch for small adjustments or touch and hold to quickly change the volume:
· Volume up (right)
· Volume down (left)
N,o,te : You can also use the Sorios
app or your TV remote.

Pla y/Pa use

Touch to play or pause audio.

Next/Previous (music only}
Statu,s light

· Swipe rig'ht 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
sta tion .
Displays the prod uct's connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted , and signals errors. Learn more

Connector panel

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Join button AC power (mains) input

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Optical port Ethernet port

Press to connect during setup_
Use only the supplied power cord (using a th irdparty power cord will void your w arranty)_
Use to connect the souridbar to your TV
Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional)_

Select a location
You can wall mount Ray above or below your TV, or place it in or on a TV stand.
TV stand placement
· Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 2" (50mm) from the TV. · Don't place vertically or on its side. · Don't block the TV's IR sensor. · If put on a shelf, place at the front and keep 2" (minimum) clearance on both sides for best sound quality. · Keep 1" (25m m) space (minimum) above Ray so you can reach the touch controls. · For best sound quality, keep both ends of Ray at least 1" (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction. · Make sure the touch controls are faci ng up.
Wall mount
You can secure the soundbar to a wall with a compatible wall mount. We recom mend the custom-designed
Sones Ray Wall Mount (sold separately). See Wall mount for more information .

Connect the cables,

Before you start
· Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV. · Connect any external dev ices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV_ · Turn your TV on.

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Connect the power cord and plug in the soundbar.

INote: Use only the supplied power cord (using a

third-party power cord \viii void your warranty).

Connect the optical cable (included) to the optical port on the back of your soundbar.

Connect the optical cable to your TV's optical

digital OUT port

(The Ns optical adapter's port is "D-shaped~make sure the connector aligns correctly into the

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port. Inserting the adapter incorrectly may damage

the cable.)

Product settings

You can customize Sonos prod ucts for your surrounding s. Go top > System and select a product.

Room Name

If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in settings .

Tum off W iFi {not on po:rtable products)
EQ

You can turn off your speaker' s WiFi when it's connected to your network with an Ethernet cable. Thi s reduces power consumption and c an improve connectivity for some wi red speakers. For products like A mp and Port, tu rn ing off W iFi can reduce the internal temperature when they're placed in a rack or stacked. Leammore
Sonos products ship with preset e qu alization settings You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance , or loudness} t o suit your personal preferences. Learn mor,e

Trueplay Vol.ume Limit

Trueplay adapts the sound for your surroundings and content. Learn more
w.m You can set a ma ximum volume for each room.
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Status Ught
Touch Controls

Displays the speaker's connection to WiFi, indicates
wm when the volume is muted, and signals errors.
more Note: If the light is distracting, you can tu rn it off in your product's settings.
You can disable the touch control buttons on your speaker. You may want to do this to prevent a ch ild or curious pet from accidentally adjusti ng playback or volume. Learn mo.r;e

Home th,eater
Sonos products for your TV provide full-theater sound and play music too. Create a home theater system by adding a pair of rear surrounds and a Sub.
Home theater settings
Use the Sanos app to adjust sound settings or change the w ay your home theater speaker works with your TV.

TV Dialog: Sync

If the TV audio is out of sync w ith the video, you can adjust the audio delay (lip sync) in your room's settings. Leann more

Group Audii,o Delay

If you notice audio issues w hen playing to a group, you can adj ust this setting . Learn more

TV Autoplay Speech enhancement

TV Aurtop lay-if music or other content is playing when you tu rn on your TV, the audio automatically switches to TV audio (default). If you don't want this to happen , turn off TV Autoplay in your room's settings. Ungr oup on Autoplay-if your home theater speaker is grouped with other products when you turn on the TV, it automatically drops from the group (default). If you don't want this to happen, turn off Ungroup on Autoplay in your room's settings.
Makes TV dialog easier to hear. Learn more

Niight sound UselR

Enhances quiet sounds and reduces the intensity of loud sounds. Turn on to reduce the volume while sti ll experiencing proper balance and range. Learn more
Allow an IR remote to co11trol Sonos.

Remote Control Setup

During setup, you'll program a remote contro l. You can
w.m program a different remote control any time.
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Set up surround speakers,
It's easy to tum two Sanos speakers (same rnodel), or a So11os Amp and your favorite non-Sonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater.
1. Place ead 1 surround speaker about 10ft from your favorite listening position, angling them toward the seating area.
2. Go to -(l- > System.
3. Select a room with a soun.dbar and choose Add .Surround s to get started. Note: If you gmup the rooms air create a stereo pai r instead, you won't have surround sound. Learn mo1r:e

Surround audio setfngs

During setup, surround sound is optimized for your room. These settings are adjustab le:

.Su nround s

Tum surro und sound On or Off.

TV Level

Adj ust surround volume for TV audio.

Music Level

Adj ust surround volume for music.

Mlusic Playbaclk

Ambient (suoUe) or Full (louder, full range). Doesn't apply to Dolby Atmos Music playback.

TrueplayTM
Every room is different. Trueplay tun ing measu res how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes you r Sonos speaker to make su re it sou nds great no matter w here you've placed it. Trueplay works on iOS mobile devices ru nni ng iOS 8 or later. During tuning, you'll move around the room holding your mobile device.
1. Select¢-> System, and pick the room you want to tune. 2. Choose Trueplay Tuning to get started. Note: Trueplay tu ning isn't available ifVoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device. Tum VoiceOver off in you r device setti ngs before tuning your speakers.
Auto Trueplay
Portable Sonos products like Sonos Roam and Move can tune themselves automatically. Auto Trueplay uses your speaker's microphone to detect the environment and make periodic tuning adjustments so you get great sound wherever your speaker is and whatever you're listening to. Go to ¢- > System, and select your portable speaker to tu rn on auto Trueplay.
Accessories
Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system-tailored to perfectly fit you r Sonos products. For a full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mou nts, chargers and cables, see Accessories on our website.

Wall mo1unt
Use the Ray wall mount kit (sold separately available at s,onos..com). It's designed for mow1ting on a flat w all. 1
Guidelines
· Leave enough space between Ray and your TV so you can reach Ray's touch controls. · For best sound qua lity, keep both ends of Ray at least 1' (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.
Mount kit oontents
· Wall mount bracket · 2 short attachment screws · 2 wal l anch ors · 2 wal l screws
What you'll need
· Pencil · Phillips-head screwdriver · Power drill (if needed for installation location) .. Measurem ent tool · Level · Stud finder (optional)

Wall mount Wood stud

Pre-dril l 1/8" / 3mm bit

Drywall (no stud)

5/ 16" I 8mm bit

Hard wallboard or double board

5/ 16" I 8mm bit

Plaster

5/ 16" 18mm bit

Concrete or brick

5/ 16" 18mm bit

Use wall anchors No
Yes Yes Yes Yes

Use screws
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Set it up

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If your TV is wall-mounted, align the top ed ge of the bracket with the bottom of your TV, leaving at least 2.5 inches (mm) between them_

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Mark the screw locations and remove the bracket

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If you're using wall anchors, use a 5/1 6" drill bit to drill pilot holes, starting with the hole on the left Then insert the wall anchors. Don't use wall anchors if you're drilling into wood or plastic. See Wall mounting information.

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Position the wall mount bracket over the screw locations, using a level to confirm accuracy. Use a Ph illips-head screwdriver or a power drill to screw the bracket to the wall , making sure the center notch is pointing up_

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Using a Phillips head screwdriver, fasten the 2

attachment screws to the back of the sound bar,

making sure they are fully tightened .

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Remove the protective cap from the optical cable, then connect the power and optical cables to the back of the soundbar.

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Slide the soundbar down so the attachment

screws fit into the slots on the wall bracket.

Make sure the touch controls are facing up and

Sones Ray is fully seated.

Specifications
:Featu re
AUDIO
Amp lifiers Woofers
Tweeters Aud io ports Adjustable EQ
SOFTWARE
Sonos S2 App le AirPlay 2 Tru eplay Speech enhancement Night sound System requiirements

Description
Four Class-  digital amplifiers.
Two full-range w oofers ensure you'll hear the faithful pl ayback of mid-range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass.
Two tweeters create a crisp and clear high-frequency response .
Two micro ports with proprietary anti-d istortion technology. Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble , and loudness.
Set up and control with the latest generation of the Sanos app.
Works with AirPlay 2 on apples devices iOS 11 .4 and h ig he r.
Dyn amically tu nes the speaker to the unique acoustics of the room or area (i OS device req uired).
Tu rn on th is home theater setting in tile Sanos app to make TV dialogue even clearer
Tu rn on th is home theater setti ng to reduce the intensity of loud TV sound effects.
TV with optical digital au dio output, broad band internet, and the Sanos app.

GENERAL Oiimensii-ons {H x W x D)
Co:li-ors Finish Weight S:peaker status lig:ht Operating temperature Stora-g-e temperature Control
CPU
Memory Mounting

2.79 x 22.00 x 3.74 in (71 x 559 x 95mm) Black, w hite Matte 4.29 lb (1 95 kg) Displays the speaker's con nection to W iFi, indic ates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. 32°F to 104° F (0° C to 40~ C) -4°F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C) Use your IR (infrared-enabl'ed) TV rem ote control, touch controls or the Sonos app. Quad Core; 1.4 GHz A-53 1 GB SDRAM ; 4GB NV M S threaded mounting socket

POWER & CONNECTIVITY
Power supply
WiFi
Optical Ethernet Infrared receiver Supported devices
· Specifications subject to change without notice.

Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 2.0A AC universal input
Connects to WiFi network with any 802.1 1b/g/n, 2.4 GHz broadcast-capable router. 802.11 n only network config urations are not supported - you can either change the router settings to 802.1 1 b/g/n or con nect a Sones prod uct to your router.
Use the incl uded optical cable to com ect the soundbar to you r TVs optical dig ital audio output.
One port for hardwiring to your router (optional).
Syncs with your TV remote for streamlined control.
Connects to TV with optical cable. Plays sources connected to the TV, incl uding cable boxes and game
consoles.

Important safety informatiion
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all wam ings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near 1,vater. 6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos
products.
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 w alked on or pinched , particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exi1 from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or \'vhen unused for long periods of time.
12. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualirfied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dal'naged in any \1\/aY, 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 disconneot 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.

Play and control audio using the Sonos app, your TV remote, or the touch controls on Ray.

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Play/ Pause
Single press
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Group
Press and hold to group Sanos products
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Volume
Press left to decrease, right to increase

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Previous Track
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Important Product Information
Terms of Use, License, Warranty, and Privacy To use this Sonos product you have to accept the Sonos Terms of Use, License and Warranty Agreement, available at www.sonos.com/legal/terms -of-use. Sonos privacy statement is available at www.sonos.com/legal/prlvacy. For additional product information: www.sonos.com/ guides.
Regulatory Information
CANADA
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the product is located such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. As mentioned before, the installer cannot control the antenna orientation. However, they could place the complete product in a way that causes the problem mentioned above. The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. Be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 52505350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN devices.
a a L'installateur du present materiel radio doitveiller ce que le produit soit place ou oriente de maniere
n'emettre aucun champ radioelectrique superieur aux limites fixees pour le grand public par le
a ministere federal Sante Canada consultez le Code de securite 6 sur le site Web de Sante Canada
l'adresse : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Comme indique auparavant. l'installateur ne peut pas controler
a !'orientation de l'antenne. II peut neanmoins placer le produit tout entier de maniere provoquer le
probleme decrit ci-dessus. Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont reserves uniquement pour une
a utilisation l'interieur afin de reduire les risques de brouillage prejudiciable aux systemes de satellites
mobiles utilisant les memes canau.x. Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont designes utilisateurs principaux (c.-a-d., qu'ils ont la priorite) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage etlou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
RF Exposure Requirements To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure essential requirements, a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8 inches) is required between the equipment and the body of the user or nearby persons.
Exigences en matiere d'exposition aux radiofrequences Pour satisfaire aux exigences essentielles de la FCC et d'lndustrie Canada concemant !'exposition, une distance minimum de 20 cm (8 pouces) doit etre respectee entre l'equipement et l'utilisateur ou des
a personnes se trouvant proximite.
This class 8 digital apparatus complies with ISED CAN ICES-3(8), NMB-3(8), RSS-GEN, and RSS-247. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important Safety Information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus nearwater.

6. Clean onlywith dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
a. 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 pointwhere 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 spiUed 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.

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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.
caution: Replacement of fuses replaceable only by service personnel (refer to service documentation). Warning to service personnel:
Caution: Double pole/neutral fusing. Caution: Fuse maybe locatein the Neutral conductor due to the non-polarized plug.

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