Samsung HW-J450-ZA Product manual

HW-J450

User manual

Wireless Audio - Soundbar

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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.

HDMI

HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture. The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV through the Soundbar via an HDMI cable. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.

SURROUND SOUND

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

Wireless Subwoofer

Samsung’s wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer. Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit.

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.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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.

ENG

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 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.

The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the product.

The explanation point within the triangle indicates that there are important instructions accompanying the product.

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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS

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

product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed,

this 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.

CONTENTS

ENG

2 FEATURES

2 Licenses

3 SAFETY INFORMATION

3 Safety Warnings

4 Precautions

6 GETTING STARTED

6 Before reading the User’s Manual

6 What’s Included

7 DESCRIPTIONS

7 Top/Front Panel

8 Rear Panel

9 REMOTE CONTROL

9 Remote Control Buttons and Functions

11 CONNECTIONS

11 Installing the Wall Mount

12 Detaching the Wall Mount

12 Installing the bracket without referring

to the Wall-mount Installation Guide

13 Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer

15 Connecting an External Device using an

HDMI cable

16 Connecting an External Device using

Audio (analog) cable or Optical (digital) cable

17 FUNCTIONS

17 Input mode

17 ARC (HDMI OUT)

18 Bluetooth

20 Using Samsung Audio Remote App

21 TV SoundConnect

22 USB

23 Software Update

24 TROUBLESHOOTING

25 APPENDIX

25 Specifications

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

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

Caution

Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be 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 24)

▶ Copyright

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

(Wall Mount L: 1EA)

Remote Control / Lithium Battery

(3V : CR2032)

(AH59-02692E / 4301-001042)

Wall Mount Guide

AH63-03710A

User Manual /Quick Guide

(AH68-02805A) / (AH68-02689G)

(Holder-screw1: 2EA)

(Holder-screw2: 2EA)

Holder-screw

(AH61-03342A/ 6001-001961)

(Wall Mount R: 1EA)

Bracket-Wall Mount

(L : AH61-03833A /

R : AH61-03834A)

Power Cord:2EA

(3903-000598:2EA)

DC Adapter

(BN44-00799A)

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The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

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Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.

Optical cable

(AH39-00925B)

USB Cable

(AH39-01270A)

DESCRIPTIONS

TOP/FRONT PANEL

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

DESCRIPTIONS

ENG

VOL -/+

Controls the volume level.

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

Display

Displays the current mode.

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If there is no input from the product or

remote control for 25 seconds, the

display will dimmer automatically.

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

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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.

(SOURCE) Button

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

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While the unit is powered on, pressing the ( 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.

) button for more

)

DESCRIPTIONS

HDMI OUT(TV)OPTICAL IN

HDMI IN

AUX IN

DESCRIPTIONS

REAR PANEL

HDMI IN

Inputs digital video and audio

signals simultaneously using an

HDMI cable. Use when

connecting a supported

external device.

AUX IN

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.

DC 24V (Power Supply In)

Connect the DC power adaptor

to the power supply jack, and

then connect the AC power

adaptor plug to a wall outlet.

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

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

OPTICAL IN

Connect to the digital (optical)

output of an external device.

HDMI OUT (TV)

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS

SOURCE

Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.

MUTE

You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.

REPEAT

Press to set the REPEAT function during music playback from a USB device.

OFF-REPEAT : Cancels Repeat Playback. TRACK-REPEAT : Repeatedly play a track. ALL-REPEAT : Repeatedly play all tracks. RANDOM-REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order.

(A track that has already been played may be played again.)

Skip Forward

If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press the ] button, the next file is selected.

SOUND CONTROL (*Use the [,] buttons to adjust level.) Press to select TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. Then, use the [, buttons to adjust the Treble, Bass volume from -6 to +6. If the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out

of sync with the audio, press the SOUND CONTROL button to sync the audio with the video. between 0 ms and 300 ms. Audio Sync function may not work.

Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz,

1.2KHz,2.5KHz, 5KHz and 10KHz are selectable and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 and +6.

AUTO POWER

Auto Power Link: Synchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV. (Auto Power Link : Default OFF, ON-Anynet+ / OFF-POWER LINK or OFF-Anynet+ / ON-POWER LINK ). The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the remote from an Anynet+ compatible Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

* Anynet+:

WOOFER (*Use the [,] button to adjust volume ) You can control the woofer volume.

Press the You can select SW (-12, -6,-5,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3,+4,+5,+6).

Press the AUTO POWER button to turn the Anynet+

function on or off.

[,]

Use the [,] buttons to set the audio delay

In USB mode, TV mode, and BT mode, the

button to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume.

REMOTE CONTROL

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]

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Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name.

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Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

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