Samsung HW-J8501R User Manual

HW-J8500R

HW-J8501R

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

GETTING STARTED

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.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (ground).

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is DC voltage.

Caution, Consult instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further safety related information.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

•To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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.

GETTING STARTED

PRECAUTIONS

	68.6mm	ENG
	68.6mm
99.1mm
99.1mm	99.1mm

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 (7~10 cm). 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.

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

2 GETTING STARTED

2 Safety Information

5What’s Included

6DESCRIPTIONS

6Top / Front Panel

7Rear / Bottom Panel

8Remote Control

10 INSTALLATION

10 Installing the Soundbar

10 Installing the Wall Mount

14Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand

15Installing the Soundbar as a Free-Standing Unit

16Assembling the Clamp-Wire

16Mounting the Cover-Feet (4 EA) onto the Subwoofer

17CONNECTIONS

17 Connecting the Subwoofer

19Connecting to a TV

19TV SoundConnect

20Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable

20Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable

21Connecting to External Devices

21HDMI Cable

22Optical or Analogue Audio Cable

23 FUNCTIONS

23Input Mode

24Bluetooth

26 Using the Multiroom App

28Using the Network Standby On Function

29Software Update

31 TROUBLESHOOTING

31Troubleshooting

32APPENDIX

32 Specifications

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

●● An administration fee may be charged if either

(a)an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been read).

(b)you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been read).

●● You will be informed of the administration fee amount before a technician visits.

GETTING STARTED

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

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

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Main Unit

ENG





Remote Control /			Holder-Screw 2
Lithium Battery	Power Cord	AC/DC Adapter	Holder-Screw 2
Lithium Battery	Power Cord	AC/DC Adapter	: 4 EA
(3V : CR2032)			: 4 EA
(3V : CR2032)

Clamp-Wire	Holder-Fix Mount	Wall-Mount Bracket	Holder-Screw 1
			: 4 EA

Subwoofer


Power Cord	Cover-Foot : 4 EA	Screw-Taptite : 4 EA	Foot Rubber : 4 EA

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

DESCRIPTIONS

TOP / FRONT PANEL

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

VOL. - / +

Controls the volume level.

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

Display

Displays the current mode.

(Source) Button

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


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

3 seconds again.

●● To clean this apparatus, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth. Due to aluminum being a positive electrostatic material, static discharge may occur.

●● 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.

DESCRIPTIONS

REAR / BOTTOM PANEL

OPTICAL IN (D.IN)

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

HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)

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

HDMI IN

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

LAN

Lets you connect to a network using a LAN cable.

AUX IN

Connect to the Analogue output of an external device.

LABEL

	Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD	SERVICE
	Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD	DC 24V
		DC 24V

ENG


Wi-Fi SETUP			SPK ADD
Press this button to			Press the button to connect
connect your Soundbar			the Soundbar to a Samsung
to your network using			HUB (purchased separately)
Wi-Fi setup. (Requires a			or a network. (Requires a
smart device and the			smart device and the
Samsung Multiroom app.			Samsung Multiroom app.
See page 26.)			See page 26.)

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.

SERVICE

To upgrade the product's software through the USB Port.

●● 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.

●● Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

DESCRIPTIONS

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

The Repeat function is available only when playing back music from Songs on phone or DMS of Samsung Multiroom app.

OFF - REPEAT : Cancells Repeat Playback. TRACK - REPEAT : Plays a track repeatedly. ALL - REPEAT : Plays all tracks repeatedly.

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 ~ +3.

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 ~ +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 ~ 300 ms. In 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 21) Auto Power Link function is only available in the D.IN mode.

You can also activate Wi-Fi SETUP function by pressing and holding Anynet+ button on the remote for over 7 seconds.

●● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

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 from 6 sound modes - STANDARD (Original Sound), MUSIC,

CLEAR VOICE, SPORTS, MOVIE, 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

Surround Sound adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. Pressing the

SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surround 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 28)

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) *

Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital. 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 ~ +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

ENG

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.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR

INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT

++Installation Precautions

●● Install on a vertical wall only.

●● For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set.

●● Check the strength of the wall. If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit, reinforce the wall or install the unit on a different wall that can support the unit's weight.

●● Purchase and use the fixing screws or anchors appropriate for the kind of wall you have (plaster board, iron board, wood, etc.). If possible, fix the support screws into wall studs.

●● Purchase wall mounting screws according to the type and thickness of the wall you will mount the Soundbar on. -- Diameter : M5

-- Length: 35 mm or longer recommended.

●● Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall.

●● Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Holder-Screw 1 : 4 EA

Holder-Screw 2 : 4 EA

Wall-Mount Bracket

Holder-Fix Mount

INSTALLATION

ENG

SERVICE

1.Place the Soundbar as shown in the illustration, ensuring that none of the buttons touch the surface it is lying on.

2.If the Holder-Foot (3 EA) and Holder-Support (2 EA) are attached, remove them.

Holder-Foot

Holder-Support

SERVICE

3.Fix Holder-Screw 1 (4 EA) and Holder-Screw 2 (for main unit fixing) (4 EA) into the holes of the Soundbar tightly as shown in the illustration.

INSTALLATION

Wall

4. Insert the Wall-Mount Screws into the 3 holes one by one to fix the Wall-Mount Bracket on the wall.

●● Recommended screw : M5

5. Mount the Soundbar on the Wall-Mount Bracket in order of the following illustration (12).

INSTALLATION

ENG

6. Fix the Holder-Fix Mount (for wall-mount fixing) to join the Wall-Mount Bracket with the Soundbar.

●● Wall-Mount Screws are not provided.

●● Since different types of wall-mount screws are required depending on your wall, you should check your wall before installation and purchase the appropriate wall-mount screws to use.

INSTALLATION

PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TV STAND

Place the Soundbar on a TV stand.

●● If the Holder-Foot (3 EA) and Holder-Support (2 EA) are not attached to the Soundbar, start at Step 1 below. If they are attached to the Soundbar, start at Step 4.

2 3

5V5A.0

1.Place the Soundbar as shown in the illustration, ensuring that none of the buttons touch the surface it is lying on. You can use the Soundbar's packaging to support its two ends.

2.Attach the Holder-Foot (3 EA) to the Soundbar using 3 Holder-Screws 2 as shown in the illustration. Tighten the screws firmly.

3.In the same manner, attach the Holder-Support (2 EA) to the Soundbar using 2 Holder-Screws 2. Tighten the screws firmly.

4.Align the Soundbar’s centre with the centre of the base of the TV, and then carefully push it onto the stand as far as it will go, as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to unbalance the TV.

INSTALLATION

ENG

●● Do not place heavy items on the main unit. Do not step on the main unit.

INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR AS A FREE-STANDING UNIT

2 3

SERVICE

1.If the Holder-Foot and the Holder-Support are attached to the Soundbar, place the Soundbar as shown in the illustration, ensuring that none of the buttons touch the surface it is lying on. You can use the Soundbar's packaging to support its two ends.

2.Remove the Holder-Foot (3 EA) and the 3 Holder-Screws 2 holding the EA of the Holder-Foot in place from the Soundbar as shown in the illustration.

3.In the same manner, remove the Holder-Support (2 EA) and the 2 Holder-Screws 2 holding the pieces of the Holder-Support in place from the Soundbar.

4.Place the Soundbar anywhere you want.

INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLING THE CLAMP-WIRE

HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN

Clamp-Wire

HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN

Attach the clamp-wire to the unit as shown, and then run the cables through the clamp-wire to keep them neat.

MOUNTING THE COVER-FEET (4 EA) ONTO THE SUBWOOFER

1.Place a Cover-Foot on each of the 4 holes in the bottom of the woofer as shown in the illustration.

2.Insert a Screw-Taptite into each the hole in each Cover-Foot and tighten.

3.Attach a Foot Rubber to each Cover-Foot.

CONNECTIONS

●● Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between components are complete.

●● Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER

CONNECTING TO THE SUBWOOFER AUTOMATICALLY

The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on.

•When the subwoofer is completely connected, the blue LED Link Indicator on the subwoofer stops blinking and glows continuously.

CONNECTING TO THE SUBWOOFER MANUALLY

If the blue LED light does not stop blinking when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the steps below.

●● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 9 for instructions.

1.Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet.

2.Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 seconds.

• The STANDBY indicator turns off and the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly.

3.While the main unit is powered off (in STANDBY mode), press and hold the (Mute) on the remote control for 5 seconds.

4.The ID SET message appears on the Soundbar's display.

5.To finalise the link, turn the main unit’s power on while the subwoofer’s Blue LED blinks.

•The main unit and the subwoofer should now be linked (connected).

•The Link indicator (Blue LED) on the subwoofer should be glowing continuously and not blinking.

•If the Link indicator is not solid blue, the linking process has failed. Turn off the main unit and start again from Step 2.

•You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting a Sound Effect. (See page 9)

ENG

CONNECTIONS

●● Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

●● If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will in standy mode and the STANDBY LED on the top will blink Red directly. (no blue LED).

●● If you use a device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound interruption.

●● The maximum transmission distance of the wireless signal between the main unit and subwoofer is about 10 meters, but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all, because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal.

●● If the main unit doesn't make a wireless connection, follow steps 1-5 on the previous page to re-set the connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer.

●● The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from water and moisture.

●● For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer location is clear of any obstructions.

LED INDICATOR LAMP STATUS ON SUBWOOFER

LED	Status	Description	Resolution
		Standby (with the Soundbar main	Check the power supply to the
Red	On	unit turned off)	Soundbar main unit
Red	On	Connection failed	Connect again
		Connection failed	(refer to the instructions on manual
			connection in the user manual)
	On	Successfully connected	-
	On	(normal operation)	-
		(normal operation)
Blue		Standby (with the Soundbar main	Check the power supply to the
Blue	Blinking	unit turned off)	Soundbar main unit
	Blinking	Connection failed	Connect again
		Connection failed	(refer to the instructions on manual
			connection in the user manual)
Red and blue	Blinking	Malfunction	Contact the service centre.

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

●● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 9 for instructions.

TV SOUNDCONNECT

You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function.

		Connect
1.	Turn on the TV and Soundbar.
2.	Press the	button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the TV
	mode.

3.On the TV, a message asking whether to enable the TV SoundConnect function appears.

4.Select <Yes> using the TV's remote control to finish connecting the TV and Soundbar.

●● If the TV SoundConnect linking process fails, navigate to SoundConnect in the TV's Sound menu, select

Add New Device, and set Add New Device to ON. Then, try again.

●● Switching the Soundbar’s mode from TV to another mode automatically terminates TV SoundConnect. ●● To connect the Soundbar to another TV, the existing connection must be terminated.

●● To terminate the existing connection, press and hold the p button on the remote for 5 seconds or switch to another mode. To connect to the other TV, follow Steps 1 through 4 above.

●● The TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2012 on. Check whether your TV supports the TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function before you begin.

(For further information, refer to the TV’s user manual.).

●● If your Samsung TV was released before 2014, check the SoundShare setting menu.

●● If the distance between the TV and Soundbar exceeds 10 meters, the connection may not be stable or the audio may stutter. If this occurs, relocate the TV or Soundbar so that they are within operational range, and then re-establish the TV SoundConnect connection.

●● TV SoundConnect Operational Ranges:

-- Recommended pairing range: within 2 meters.

-- Recommended operational range: within 10 meters.

●● The Play/Pause, Next, and Prev buttons on the Soundbar or Soundbar's remote do not control the TV.

ENG

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV USING AN HDMI (DIGITAL) CABLE

HDMI Cable (not supplied)

HDMI IN	HDMI OUT
	(TV-ARC)

1.Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

2. Press the	button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select
the D.IN mode.

●● HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector.

●● If the TV provides an ARC port, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (ARC) port.

●● We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible. If you use a cored HDMI cable, use one whose diameter is less than 14 mm.

●● Anynet+ must be turned on.

●● This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.

CONNECTING TO A TV USING A DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE

Optical Cable (not supplied)

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

1.Connect the OPTICAL IN (Audio) jack on the Soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV with a digital optical cable.

2. Press the	button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select
the D.IN mode.

CONNECTIONS

++Auto Power Link

If you have connected the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable, you can set the Auto Power function ON to have the Soundbar turn on automatically when you turn the TV on.

	AUTO POWER LINK		Display
	ON		OFF - ANYNET+ / ON - POWER LINK
	OFF		ON - ANYNET+ / OFF - POWER LINK
1.	Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable (not supplied).
2.	Press the	button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the
	D.IN mode.

3. Press the Anynet+ button on the remote control to toggle the Auto Power Link function on and off.

●● Depending on the connected device, Auto Power Link may not function.

CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

HDMI CABLE

HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more.

HDMI prevents any degradation to the signal due to conversion to analogue and maintains the video and audio quality of the original digital source.

HDMI Cable (not supplied)

Digital Devices	HDMI OUT	HDMI IN

1.Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device.

2. Press the button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the HDMI mode.

ENG

CONNECTIONS

OPTICAL OR ANALOGUE AUDIO CABLE

This unit comes equipped with one digital optical in jack and one analogue audio (AUX) in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to external devices.

Audio Cable (not supplied)

BD / DVD player /	AUX OUT	Optical Cable
BD / DVD player /		(not supplied)
Set-top box /
Game console	OPTICAL OUT

AUX IN

OPTICAL IN

++AUX Cable

1.	Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source Device using an audio cable.
2.	Press the	button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select
	the AUX mode.

++Optical Cable

1.Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable.

2. Press the	button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select
the D.IN mode.

FUNCTIONS

INPUT MODE

Press the	button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode
you want.

ENG

	Input mode	Display
	Optical Digital input	D.IN
	ARC (HDMI OUT) input	D.IN
	ARC (HDMI OUT) input
	AUX input	AUX
	HDMI input	HDMI
	BLUETOOTH mode	BT
	TV SoundConnect	TV

AUTO POWER DOWN FUNCTION

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. ●● D.IN / HDMI / BT / TV Mode

-- If there is no audio signal for 15 minutes. ●● AUX Mode

-- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 15 minutes.

-- If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the AUX cable is connected.

To turn the Auto Power Down function ON or OFF, press and hold the p button for 5 seconds.

ON - AUTO POWER DOWN / OFF - AUTO POWER DOWN appears on the display.

FUNCTIONS

BLUETOOTH

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

TO CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE

Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function.

Connect

	Bluetooth device
1. Press the	button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the BT
mode.

•You will see BT READY on the front display of the Soundbar.

2.Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual.)

3.Select "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" from the list.

•When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, it will display [Bluetooth device name]  BT on the front display.

•The device name can only be displayed in English. An underline " _ " will be displayed if the name is not in English.

•If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with the Soundbar, delete the previous "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" found by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Soundbar again.

4.Play music on the connected device.

•You can listen to the music playing on the connected Bluetooth device over the Soundbar.

•In BT mode, the Play / Pause / Next / Prev functions are not available. However, these functions are available on Bluetooth devices supporting AVRCP.

●● If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. ●● Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time.

●● The Bluetooth connection will be terminated when you turn the Soundbar off.

●● The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances:

-- If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar.

-- If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar. -- If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.

●● Note that such devices as microwave ovens, wireless LAN adaptors, fluorescent lights, and gas stoves use the same frequency range as the Bluetooth device, which can cause electric interference.

FUNCTIONS

●● The Soundbar supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz).

●● Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function.

●● You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. ●● Once you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" from the

device's scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to BT mode.

-- Available only if the Soundbar is listed among the Bluetooth device’s paired devices. (The Bluetooth device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once.)

●● Soundbar will appear in the Bluetooth device’s searched devices list only when the Soundbar is displaying

BT READY.

●● In the TV SoundConnect mode, the Soundbar cannot be paired to another Bluetooth device.

TO DISCONNECT THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE FROM A SOUNDBAR

You can disconnect a Bluetooth device from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device's user manual. ●● The Soundbar will be disconnected.

●● When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display BT DISCONNECTED on the front display.

TO DISCONNECT THE SOUNDBAR FROM A BLUETOOTH DEVICE

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or the	button on the product's top panel to switch from BT to
another mode or turn off the Soundbar.

●● The connected Bluetooth device will wait a certain amount of time for a response from the Soundbar before terminating the connection. (Disconnection time may differ, depending on the Bluetooth device)

●● In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 10 meters.

●● The Soundbar automatically turns off after 15 minutes in the Ready state.

++More About Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a technology that enables Bluetooth-compliant devices to interconnect easily with each other using a short wireless connection.

●● A Bluetooth device may cause noise or malfunction, depending on usage, if:

-- A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Soundbar.

-- It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or office partition.

-- It is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices including medical equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LANs.

●● Pair the Soundbar with the Bluetooth device while they are close together.

●● The further the distance between the Soundbar and Bluetooth device, the worse the quality is. If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range, the connection is lost.

●● In poor reception areas, the Bluetooth connection may not work properly.

●● The Bluetooth connection only works when it is close to the unit. The connection will be automatically cut off if the Bluetooth device is out of range. Even within range, the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as walls or doors.

●● This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation.

ENG

FUNCTIONS

USING THE MULTIROOM APP

The Samsung Multiroom app lets you connect the Soundbar to a smart device, your network, and the Internet. Once the Soundbar is connected to a smart device that has the Multiroom App installed, you can also connect the Soundbar and multiple Samsung Multiroom devices together wirelessly and play audio through them.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

++Communication Basics

Smart Device: Android or iOS (App Control)

Internet

Wireless Router

Requirements:

1.A Wireless Router and a Smart Device.

2.The wireless router must be connected to the Internet.

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

INSTALLING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP

To use the Soundbar with the Samsung Multiroom App, 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 on your Soundbar that is stored on your smart device, located on other connected devices, provided by other content providers, or streamed from Internet radio stations.

++Android or iOS

Download the Samsung Multiroom app from Google Play or the App Store of your smart device.

*Market search : Samsung Multiroom

FUNCTIONS

++Launching the Samsung Multiroom App

To launch the Samsung Multiroom app, tap the Multiroom app icon on your smart device.

ENG

CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR NETWORK

On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Follow the directions on your smart device’s screen. You can use the following music sources with the Samsung Multiroom app.

-- Music files stored in your mobile phone, various music sources, and Internet radio.

[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx

Music in mobile phone

Internet radio						Music service

●● Use Cat 7 (*STP Type) cable for the connection. * Shielded Twist Pair

FUNCTIONS

USING THE NETWORK STANDBY ON FUNCTION

The Network Standby On function becomes available if a wireless connection has been properly established between a smart device and the Soundbar. This function turns on the Soundbar automatically when a smart device attempts to connect to the Soundbar via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. If you turn the Soundbar on via a Bluetooth connection, its input mode is set to BT automatically. To turn the Soundbar on via Wi-Fi, you must have the Samsung Multiroom App installed on your smart device.

1.Connect the smart device to your Soundbar.

2.Turn the Network Standby On function on by pressing the ] button on the Soundbar remote for more than 5 seconds. You can turn the function off by pressing the ] button again for more than 5 seconds.

●● Network Standby On is available only if the Soundbar is listed among the smart device’s paired devices. (The Smart device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once.)

●● Soundbar will appear in the smart device’s searched devices list only when the Soundbar is displaying [BT READY] or [WiFi READY].

●● In the TV SoundConnect mode, the Soundbar cannot be paired to another smart device. ●● If the Network Standby On function did not work:

-- The Network Standby On is set to Off. Set it to ON.

●● The Wi-Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated if the Soundbar’s power cord is disconnected or the power is cut off. If the power is cut off, turn on the Soundbar and reconnect it.

FUNCTIONS

SOFTWARE UPDATE

ENG

SERVICE

UPDATING WITH USB

Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future.

If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar.

Note that if there are multiple update files, you must load them onto the USB device singly and use them to update the firmware one file at a time.

Please visit samsung.com or contact the Samsung call centre to receive more information about downloading update files.

++Updating Procedure

1.Follow the steps below to download the product software:

Go to the Samsung website at (samsung.com/sec)  search for the model name - select the customer support option (the option name is subject to change)

2.Save the downloaded software to a USB stick and select "Extract to the folder name" to unzip the folder.

3.Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to the USB port.

4.Disconnect the power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar.

5.Turn on the Soundbar. Within 3 minutes, UPDATE is displayed and updating begins.

6.After the update is complete, the Soundbar turns off and on again.

FUNCTIONS

++If UPDATE was not displayed

1.Turn off the Soundbar, connect the USB storage device that contains update files to the Soundbar’s USB port.

2.Disconnect the power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar.

●● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on the main unit.

●● Updating firmware may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are stored in the USB storage device.

●● Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB device while updates are being applied. The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update.

●● After update is completed, the user setup in Soundbar is initialised. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update. Note that updating firmware resets the subwoofer connection too.

If the connection to the subwoofer is not re-established automatically after the update, refer to page 17. If the software update fails, check that the USB stick is not defective.

●● Mac OS users should use MS-DOS (FAT) as the USB format.

●● Depending on the manufacturer, some USB devices may not be supported.

AUTO UPDATE

If the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for the latest firmware and update when new firmware becomes available, even if it is turned off.

●● The Soundbar is configured to run Auto Update by default.

●● To use the Auto Update function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet.

●● The Wi-Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated if its power cord is disconnected or the power is cut off. If the power is cut off, turn on the Soundbar and reconnect it.

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