Samsung HW-J355 User Manual

HW-J355

User manual

Wireless Audio - Soundbar

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FEATURES

FEATURES

TV SoundConnect

TV SoundConnect lets you listen to audio from your TV on your Soundbar via a Bluetooth connection and lets you control the sound.

SURROUND SOUND

The SURROUND SOUND feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.

Special Sound Effects

You can select different Sound Effects - STANDARD(Original Sound) / MUSIC / VOICE / SPORTS / CINEMA /

NIGHT MODE - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.

Multi-function Remote Control

You can use the supplied remote control to control various operations with the simple press of a button.

USB Host Support

You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. using the Soundbar's USB HOST function.

Bluetooth Function

You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

Using Samsung Audio Remote App

To control the product with your Smart Device via the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung

Audio Remote App by accessing the app through Google Play store.

LICENSES

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY WARNINGS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

	CAUTION			The lighting flash and arrowhead within the
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO			triangle indicates that there is dangerous
				voltage Inside the product.
	NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC				The explanation point within the triangle
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
				indicates that there are important instructions
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
				accompanying the product.
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

•To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

•This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

CAUTION

•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

•To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution : FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these Instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

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 (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord 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.

ENG

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SAFETY INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS
	2.7 inch
3.9 inch
3.9 inch	3.9 inch

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the back of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. This unit is designed for continuous use. To fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you intend to leave it unused for a long period of time.

During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields. Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions. Your product is not intended for industrial use. It is for personal use only. Condensation may occur if your product has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash. A warning that batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING, DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD, The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop

using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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CONTENTS

2FEATURES

2Licenses

3SAFETY INFORMATION

3Safety Warnings

4Precautions

6GETTING STARTED

6Before reading the User’s Manual

6What’s Included

7DESCRIPTIONS

7Top/Front Panel

8Rear Panel

8Installing the Ferrite Core on the Subwoofer Speaker Cable

9REMOTE CONTROL

9Remote Control Buttons and Functions

11 CONNECTIONS

11Installing the Wall Mount

12Detaching the Wall Mount

12Installing the bracket without referring to the Wall-mount Installation Guide

13Connecting an External Device using Audio (analogue) cable or Optical (digital) cable

CONTENTS

ENG

14 FUNCTIONS

14Input Mode

15Bluetooth

17USING SAMSUNG AUDIO REMOTE APP

18TV SoundConnect

19USB

20Software update

21TROUBLESHOOTING

22APPENDIX

22 Specifications

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL

Note the following terms before reading the user manual.

Icons used in this manual

Icon

Term

Definition

Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be Caution canceled.

Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.

Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting

1)Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)

2)If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 21)

Copyright

©2015 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

All rights reserved; no part of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

			(Wall Mount L: 1EA)	(Holder-screw1: 2EA)
			(Wall Mount R: 1EA)	(Holder-screw2: 2EA)
	Remote Control / Lithium	User Manual /Quick
			Bracket-Wall Mount	Holder-screw
	Battery (3V : CR2032)	Guide
			(L : AH61-03883A /	(AH61-03342A/
	(AH59-02692E / 4301-	(AH68-02823A) /
			R : AH61-03884A)	6001-001961)
	001042)	(AH68-02792A)

Wall Mount Guide	Power Cord	DC Adapter	Toroidal Ferrite core
(AH63-03710B)	(3903-000598)	(BN44-00799A)	(3301-001068)

USB Cable	Optical Cable
(AH39-01270A)	(AH39-00925B)

●● The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above. ●● Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.

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DESCRIPTIONS

DESCRIPTIONS

TOP/FRONT PANEL

VOL -/+

Controls the volume level.

The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display.

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

ENG

Display

Displays the current mode.

●● If there is no input from the product or remote control for 25 seconds, the display will dimmer automatically.

(Source) Button

Selects the D.IN, AUX, BT, TV, USB input.

While the unit is powered on, pressing the ( ) button for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button. To cancel MUTE button setup, press the () button for more than 3

seconds again.

●●When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.

●●If you want to enjoy the sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner's manual supplied with your TV.

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DESCRIPTIONS

REAR PANEL

AUX IN

IN AUX

Connect to the Analog output

of an external device.

(USB Port)

Connect USB devices such as

MP3 players here to play files on the devices.

SUBWOOFER

( Connector Terminal)

Connect the connector jack of

the Subwoofer.

OPTICAL IN
DC 24V (Power Supply In)	OPTICAL IN

Connect the DC power adaptor	Connect to the digital (optical)
to the power supply jack, and	output of an external device.
then connect the AC power
adaptor plug to a wall outlet.

●●When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, pull the plug. Do not pull the cable.

●●Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete.

Installing the Ferrite Core on the Subwoofer Speaker Cable

Lift up to release the	Place the Subwoofer	Close the lock.
lock and open the	speaker cable on the
core.	opened core.

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