Samsung HW-J8500/ZA User Manual

User Manual

Multiroom Link

(For Soundbar users)

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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.

The wireless router must be connected to the Internet.

The smart device must be connected to the router via a Wi-Fi connection.

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

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

SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP

AUX IN

5V 0.5A

Power

connection

Plug the product into an electrical outlet.

On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app.

Check the Tutorial, and then press the Connect Now.

• 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

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.

• 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

Samsung Multiroom app.

After turning the product on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SETUP button located at

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

Samsung Multiroom app.

After turning the product on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SETUP button located at

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.

• 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.

To connect your smart device to the product, use the keyboard that appears to

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.

Select Next.

From the wireless network list, select your network.

If your network requires a password, the password prompt appears on the smart

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

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.

Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app.

• 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

to the wireless router. (The product and smart device must be connected to the same wireless router.)

Plug the product into an electrical outlet.

Launch the Samsung Multiroom app from your smart device. Proceed with

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.

Press to view the list of all speakers.

Press .

Connect the power cable of the speaker to be added to a wall outlet.

• 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.

Your smart device searches for available devices. Once it finds the speaker, it

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.

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Press Connect.

• 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

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

plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The power ( ) and the HUB ( ) indicators on the HUB's front turn on.

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

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

device must be connected to the same router.)

Download the Samsung Multiroom app from Google Play or the App Store.

On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Setup starts.

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