Samsung HW-J8500/ZA User Manual
User Manual
Multiroom Link
(For Soundbar users)
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CONNECTIONS 3
Preparing Connection 3
Installing the Samsung Multiroom app 3
Launching the Samsung Multiroom app 3
Connecting Wirelessly 4
Connecting to your wireless network
automatically (Android/iOS) 4
Connecting to your wireless network
manually (Android) 6
Connecting to your wireless network
manually (iOS) 8
Connecting with a LAN Cable 12
Adding Additional Speaker(s) 13
Connecting to a HUB (Not Included) 15
Adding the Soundbar to a hub 17
Connecting additional hub
(sold separately) 18
Setting Up the Speaker 28
Setting up the alarm 28
Setting up bedtime 29
Renaming product 30
Using the Settings Menu 31
Add Speaker 31
Guide 32
Services 32
Device Settings 33
Clock 37
Support 38
Information 40
SELECTING ONE SPEAKER
OR MULTIPLE SPEAKERS 41
Selecting a Speaker to Use 41
Selecting another speaker for playback 41
USING THE SAMSUNG
MULTIROOM APP 19
The App at a Glance 19
Switching the Input Source 20
Playing Music 21
Playing music files stored
in your smart device 21
Listening to streaming music 24
Listening to music from nearby devices 24
Listening to Internet Radio 25
Following a station 26
Setting presets 27
Grouping Multiple Speakers 42
Setting the Surround Sound Mode 43
USING MISCELLANEOUS
FUNCTIONS 45
Playing Media Content Saved on a PC 45
Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop 45
TROUBLESHOOTING 48
CONNECTIONS
PREPARING CONNECTION
Wireless Router Samsung LinkInternet
A Wireless Router and a Smart Device.
1
The wireless router must be connected to the Internet.
2
The smart device must be connected to the router via a Wi-Fi connection.
3
CONNECTIONS
● Installing the Samsung Multiroom app
To use the product, you must download and then install the Samsung Multiroom
app on your smart device. You can download the app from Google play or the App
Store. With the Samsung Multiroom app installed, you can play music stored in
your smart device, from connected devices and other content providers, and from
Internet radio stations through the product.
Android
* Market search : Samsung Multiroom
ANDROID APP ON
iOS
* Market search : Samsung Multiroom
● Launching the Samsung Multiroom app
To launch the Samsung Multiroom app, press the Multiroom app icon on your
smart device.
● Please terminate the Samsung
Samsung
Multiroom
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Multiroom app when audio
products are not used because
the battery of your smart device
can be consumed quickly if the
app is working.
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CONNECTING WIRELESSLY
● Connecting to your wireless network automatically
(Android/iOS)
Wireless Router
OPTICAL IN
(TV-ARC)
HDMI OUT
LAN HDMI IN
DC 24V
DC 24V
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
AUX IN
5V 0.5A
Power
connection
Plug the product into an electrical outlet.
1
On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app.
2
Check the Tutorial, and then press the Connect Now.
3
• Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing.
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Once your smart device finds the product, it attempts to connect it to your
4
wireless network. If your network requires a password, the password prompt
appears on the smart device's screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the
password.
• Depending on your network environment, the speaker may not connect
automatically. Select and proceed with manual settings if no connectable
device is found. (➲ Android pages 6~7, iOS pages 8~11)
• Select and proceed with manual settings to connect HW-H750 or HW-H751
model to the network. (➲ Android pages 6~7, iOS pages 8~11)
Press Connect.
5
• The network connection is completed.
● To connect the product to a secure wireless network safely, you must enter
a valid password.
- If you have network specific questions about connecting this product to
your home or work wireless network, consult your service provider or the
network administrator.
● If the product fails to connect to your network or the network connection
does not work normally, move the speaker closer to the HUB or router, and
then try again.
● The distance between devices, obstructions, or interference from other wireless
devices may impact communication between the product and your network.
● This product may be found by some other Wi-Fi devices. However, they are
not allowed to connect to it.
● Once the Wi-Fi connection is established initially, it is maintained unless the
wireless router is replaced or its network settings are changed.
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● Connecting to your wireless network manually (Android)
Depending on your network environment, the speaker(s) may not connect
automatically. If this occurs, you can set up the product manually to connect to the
network.
If the product fails to connect to your network automatically, select Manual in the
1
Samsung Multiroom app.
After turning the product on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SETUP button located at
2
the back for 5 seconds.
• WIFI SETUP will appear on the product display window and a beep will sound.
• The Wi-Fi SETUP feature will also activate by pressing down the Anynet+
button on the remote controller for 7 seconds.
• After initiating Wi-Fi Setup, you have two minutes to establish the Wi-Fi
connection using your smart device.
Wireless Router
OPTICAL IN
(TV-ARC)
HDMI OUT
LAN HDMI IN
DC 24V
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
AUX IN
5V 0.5A
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
Wi-Fi SETUP
button
DC 24V
Power
connection
On your smart device, press Next.
3
• Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing.
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Once your smart device finds the product, the speaker and the smart device
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connect. Then, your smart device attempts to connect the speaker to your
network. If you need to enter your network password, the password prompt
appears on the smart device's screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the
password, and then go to Step 5. If you do not need to enter a password, the
speaker will complete the network connection automatically.
Press Connect.
5
• The network connection is completed.
If you need to
connect to a
different
wireless
network, press
Select Wi-Fi.
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● Connecting to your wireless network manually (iOS)
If the product fails to connect to your network automatically, select Manual in the
1
Samsung Multiroom app.
OR
After turning the product on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SETUP button located at
2
the back for 5 seconds.
• WIFI SETUP will appear on the product display window and a beep will sound.
• The Wi-Fi SETUP feature will also activate by pressing down the Anynet+
button on the remote controller for 7 seconds.
• After initiating Wi-Fi Setup, you have two minutes to establish the Wi-Fi
connection using your smart device.
Wireless Router
OPTICAL IN
(TV-ARC)
HDMI OUT
LAN HDMI IN
DC 24V
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
AUX IN
5V 0.5A
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
Wi-Fi SETUP
button
DC 24V
Power
connection
On your smart device, press Next.
3
• Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing.
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Go to Settings ; Wi-Fi in iOS, and then select [Samsung]Soundbar.
4
To connect your smart device to the product, use the keyboard that appears to
5
enter your password.
• The default password is 1234567890.
• The speaker and the smart device connect to each other.
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Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app.
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Select Next.
7
From the wireless network list, select your network.
8
If your network requires a password, the password prompt appears on the smart
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device screen. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the password.
• Once you finish entering, press Done. The product connects to the network.
Go to the Settings ; Wi-Fi in iOS, and then select the network that the speaker
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is connected to.
(The product and smart device must be connected to the same wireless router.)
• The smart device connects to the network.
When the product is completely connected, press Next.
11
Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app.
12
• All network connections are finished.
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CONNECTING WITH A LAN CABLE
LAN cable
OPTICAL IN
(TV-ARC)
HDMI OUT
LAN HDMI IN
DC 24V
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
AUX IN
5V 0.5A
Wireless Router
DC 24V
Power
connection
Connect one end of the LAN cable to the product’s LAN port and the other end
1
to the wireless router.
(The product and smart device must be connected to the same wireless router.)
Plug the product into an electrical outlet.
2
Launch the Samsung Multiroom app from your smart device. Proceed with
3
connecting your speaker. (➲ See pages 4~5)
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ADDING ADDITIONAL SPEAKER(S)
To add additional speaker(s) to a network that already has connected products, use
the Add Speaker function.
On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app.
1
Press to view the list of all speakers.
2
Press .
3
Connect the power cable of the speaker to be added to a wall outlet.
4
• When you connect the power cable of the speaker to a wall outlet, the speaker
boots up (which takes about 30 seconds), and then initiates Wi-Fi setup
automatically.
• After initiating Wi-Fi Setup, you have two minutes to establish the Wi-Fi
connection using your smart device.
Press Add Speaker.
5
Your smart device searches for available devices. Once it finds the speaker, it
6
attempts to connect it to your wireless network. If your network requires a
password, the password prompt appears on the smart device screen. Use the
on-screen keyboard to enter the password.
• Depending on your network environment, the speaker may not connect
automatically. Select and proceed with manual settings if no connectable
device is found. (➲ Android pages 6~7, iOS pages 8~11)
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Press Connect.
7
• Your additional new speaker is added.
CONNECTING TO A HUB (NOT INCLUDED)
Power
connection
DC 24V
OPTICAL IN
(TV-ARC)
HDMI OUT
LAN HDMI IN
DC 24V
SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP
AUX IN
5V 0.5A
HUB
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Wireless Router
LAN cable
Connect one end of the LAN cable to the ETHERNET SWITCH port at the back
1
Power connection
of the hub and the other end to the wireless router.
• If the product is already connected to the router by wire, disconnect the
LAN cable from the product and then connect the cable between the
hub and router.
• You can connect the LAN cable to any ETHERNET SWITCH port on the
HUB.
Attach the HUB's power cord to the power port on the rear of the HUB, and then
2
plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
The power ( ) and the HUB ( ) indicators on the HUB's front turn on.
3
When the pairing indicator ( ) on the HUB begins to flash, plug the speaker(s)
into an outlet.
If the HUB's pairing indicator does not flash, press the SPK ADD button on the
rear of the HUB.
• If you are adding multiple products, connect all the speakers to electrical
outlets. If you are not connecting all the speakers, refer to pages
13~14.
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NETWORK CONNECTED will appear on the product display window and a
4
beep will sound once a connection is established.
• Place each speaker at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the HUB when
connecting them to the HUB.
• Your smart device cannot connect to products or the HUB if there is no
wireless router.
• To confirm you have a proper connection, check the pairing indicator on
the front of the HUB.
- When you turn on the HUB for the first time, there is a 20 minute
pairing period.
The pairing indicator ( ) will blink for these 20 minutes or until
pairing occurs. When you press the SPK ADD button to pair additional
speakers, the pairing period is reduced to 10 minutes. The pairing
indicator ( ) flashes for 10 minutes or until pairing occurs. Turn on
the product you want to pair with the HUB while the pairing indicator is
flashing.
- If Pairing mode is disabled, press the SPK ADD from the back of the
hub to turn the Pairing mode on again. Then either reboot the product
or press and hold the SPK ADD button from the back of the product
for more than 5 seconds to connect the product with the hub.
• For a proper connection, connect the HUB to your router before turning
on your product.
- Connecting the speaker to the HUB may take a few minutes.
- There will be a brief sound when the connection is established.
Connect your smart device to your Wi-Fi network. (The HUB and the smart
5
device must be connected to the same router.)
Download the Samsung Multiroom app from Google Play or the App Store.
6
On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Setup starts.
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