Samsung HW-J6501, HW-J6500 User Manual

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HW-J6500

HW-J6501 Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WJ6500 / PS-WJ6501)

User manual

Curved Soundbar

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Features

Streaming Music Services

The Curved Soundbar makes diving into all your favorite music easier than ever before, thanks to its Wi-Fi capabilities. Simply access the Samsung Multiroom App to experience the best of the internet’s subscription streaming music services.

Surround Sound Expansion

The Surround Sound Expansion feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.

TV SoundConnect

Listen to TV audio through the Soundbar by connecting your TV and the Soundbar via Bluetooth with TV SoundConnect. Easy connectivity and the absence of trailing wires between the Soundbar and TV allows you to showcase the slim and sleek design of both systems, while maintaining a clean look in your living environment. Easily control the Soundbar and TV from a single TV remote.

Music Source Sharing (= Multiroom Play)

Controlling and sharing one music source across multiple audio devices in various locations is made easy with Multiroom Link. The mobile app remotely controls volume and music on your system across different devices, including your TV, Soundbar, Home Entertainment System and Blu-ray Disc Player. Enjoy the audio you want, where you want.

HDMI

HDMI transmits digital 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.

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!

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.

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Safety Information

The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WJ6500, PS-WJ6501).

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.

 

 

 

 

The lighting flash and arrowhead within the

 

 

 

 

triangle indicates that there is dangerous

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

voltage Inside the product.

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The explanation point within the triangle

 

DO NOT OPEN.

 

 

 

 

 

indicates that there are important instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accompanying the product.

 

 

 

 

 

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:

Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

Consulting 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 when the 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.

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GETTING STARTED

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. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall socket 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 battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery in the general household trash. Do not expose the battery to excess heat, direct sunlight, or fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. 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

remote and make sure to keep it away from children. If you think the battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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CONTENTS

 

 

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GETTING STARTED

23

FUNCTIONS

2

Features

23

Input Mode

3

Safety Information

24

Bluetooth

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What’s Included

26

Using the Multiroom App

 

 

27

Using the Network Standby On Function

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DESCRIPTIONS

28

Software Update

7Top / Front Panel

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Rear / Bottom Panel

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Remote Control

30

Troubleshooting

11 INSTALLATION

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APPENDIX

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Installing the Soundbar

31

Specifications

11

Installing the Wall Mount

 

 

 

14

Attaching the Soundbar to your TV's Stand

 

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are

 

 

 

 

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Installing the Soundbar as a Free-Standing

 

provided for reference only and may differ from

 

 

Unit

 

actual product appearance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 CONNECTIONS

15 Connecting the Subwoofer

17 Connecting to a TV

17Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable

18Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable

18 TV SoundConnect

20Connecting to External Devices

20HDMI Cable

20Optical or Analog Audio Cable

21USB

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What’s Included

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.

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Remote Control /

Lithium Battery Power Cord : 2EA (3V : CR2032) (3903-000599) (AH59-02692A /

4301-001042)

 

User Manual /

USB Cable

Quick Guide

(AH39-01178B)

(AH68-02825A) /

 

(AH68-02826C)

430

Wall Mount Guide

(AH63-04137A)

DC Adapter

Optical Cable

(BN44-00827A)

(AH39-00779A)

Holder-Fix Mount : 2EA

Bracket-Wall : 2EA

(AH61-03909A)

(AH61-03943A)

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. - / +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Power) Button

 

 

 

 

Controls the volume level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The numeric value of the volume level

Turns the power on and off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appears in the front panel display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Display

(Source) Button

 

Displays the current mode.

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

 

or USB input.

 

 

 

●● While the unit is powered on,

 

pressing the

(Source) button

 

for more than 3 seconds sets the

 

button to act as the

(Mute)

 

button. To cancel the

(Mute)

 

button setup, press the

 

 

(Source) button for more than 3

 

seconds again.

 

 

When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds. ●When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.

If you want to enjoy 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 / Bottom Panel

AUX IN

Connect to the Analog output of an external device.

OPTICAL IN (D.IN)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.

DC14V

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

HDMI IN

Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Use when connecting a supported external device.

HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)

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

LABEL

LAN

5V 0.5A

DC 14V

(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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wi-Fi SETUP

SPK ADD

 

Press this button to

Press this button to

 

connect your Soundbar

connect the

 

to your network using

Soundbar to a

 

Wi-Fi setup. (Requires a

Samsung HUB.

 

smart device and the

(not supplied)

 

Samsung Multiroom

 

 

 

 

app. See page 26.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(USB Port)

Connect USB devices here to play files on the devices.

LAN

Lets you connect to a network using a LAN cable.

When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from a 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.

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Remote Control

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

Press to select TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. Then, use the[,] buttons to adjust the Treble or Bass volume from -3 to +3.

Press and hold theSOUND 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.

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. Use the[,] buttons to set the audio delay between 0 ms and 300 ms. In USB mode, TV mode, and BT mode, the Audio Sync function may not available.

Anynet+

Press the Anynet+ button to turn the Anynet+ function on or off. (Default : Auto Power Link 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.

*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. (See page 17)

You can also activate Wi-Fi SETUP function by pressing and holding

Anynet+ button on the remote for over 7 seconds.

Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name. ●Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

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DESCRIPTIONS

Power

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

Volume

Adjusts the volume level of the unit.

Play / Pause

Press the p button to pause a file temporarily. Press the p button again to play the selected file.

Skip Back

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

SOUND EFFECT

You can select the sound modes - STANDARD (Original Sound), MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA, and NIGHT MODE - depending on the content

you want to listen to. Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound.

SOUND

Surr.Sound adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. Pressing the SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surr.Sound settings :

ON - SURROUND SOUND, OFF - SURROUND SOUND

STREAMING MUSIC

Press STREAMING MUSIC button to listen to an Internet radio station. Each time you press this button, the Soundbar switches to the next default station, cycling through the 3 default stations.

To use the STREAMING MUSIC function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet. (See page 27)

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) *

Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD audio.

Press and hold the STREAMING MUSIC button to toggle the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) function ON and OFF.

WOOFER

Press the WOOFER button. Then, use the[,] buttons to adjust the Subwoofer volume from -12, -6 to +6.

You can also activate SPK ADD function of the soundbar by pressing and holding WOOFER button of the remote for over 5 seconds.

Installing the Battery in the Remote Control

1.Use a suitable coin to turn the remote control's battery cover counterclockwise to remove it as shown in the figure above.

2.Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the positive (+) pole facing up when inserting the battery. Put the battery cover on and align the '●' marks side by side as shown in the figure above.

3.Use a suitable coin to turn the remote control battery cover clockwise as far as it will go to fix it in place.

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