Samsung WAM1500 User Manual

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Contents

CONNECTING TO THE WI-FI NETWORK

Preparing connection ....................... 4

Installing the Samsung Multiroom App ... 4

Accessing the Samsung Multiroom App . 4

Connecting to Wi-Fi .......................... 5

Connecting to Wi-Fi automatically

(Android/iOS) ......................................... 5

Connecting to Wi-Fi manually (Android) .. 7

Connecting to Wi-Fi manually (iOS) ........ 9

Connecting with a LAN Cable

(Soundbar only) .............................. 12

Listening to the internet radio ......... 22

Following a station ............................... 23

Setting Presets .................................... 24

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ... 25

Connecting TV to the speaker ........ 25

Connecting to TV via bluetooth (TV

SoundConnect) .................................... 25

Connecting to TV via Wi-Fi ................... 26

Listening to music from other devices in

network ............................................... 26

Using playback menu ..................... 27

Adjusting Equaliser and DRC ............... 27

Connecting with a HUB (Not Included)

Adding a HUB ...................................... 15

.. 12

Adding additional speaker(s) ........... 16

USING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP

App at a glance .............................. 18

Playing Music ................................. 19

Playing a music file stored in the smart

device .................................................. 19

Listen to the music through the phone

speaker ................................................ 20

Managing a queue ............................... 29

Managing a playlist .............................. 31

Using the Settings menu ................ 33

Add Speaker ........................................ 33

Guide ................................................... 34

Services ............................................... 34

Device Settings .................................... 35

Clock ................................................... 37

Support ............................................... 39

Information ........................................... 39

Listening to streaming music ................ 21

CONNECTING MULTIPLES SPEAKERS

Setting Groups ............................... 40

Setting the Surround Sound Mode

... 42

USING MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS

Playing Media Content Saved in a PC

Samsung Link ...................................... 44

Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop

... 44

... 45

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting .............................. 47

Compatible speakers ........................... 47

Connecting to the Wi-Fi network

Preparing connection

Wireless RouterInternet Smart Device

1 Requirements: Wireless Router, Smart Device

2 The wireless router should be connected to the Internet.

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

Installing the Samsung Multiroom App

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To use the speaker, you must download and then install the Samsung Multiroom App by accessing the app through Google play or 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 speaker.

Android iOS

Market search : Samsung Multiroom Market search : Samsung Multiroom

Accessing the Samsung Multiroom App

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Samsung

Multiroom

NOTE

9Please terminate the Samsung Multiroom App when speaker are not used because the battery of your

smart device can be consumed quickly if the app is working.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connecting to Wi-Fi automatically (Android/iOS)

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1 Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet.

2 On your Smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app.

3 Run the Tutorial and then touch Done.

4 Touch Connect Now.

• It searches for the device available for pairing.

5 Once an available device is found, it attempts to connect to the wireless network.

In case of secure network, the password prompt appears on the smart device screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password.

• Depending on the network environments, the speaker(s) may not be automatically

connected. In such cases, select the Manual, and then proceed the next steps by referring to pages 7~11.

Click here.

6 Touch Next.

• Network connection is completed.

NOTES

9To connect to your wireless network safely, you must enter the valid password.

- For connecting to the home or work wireless network, consult your service provider or the network

administrator.

9If the speaker fails to connect to a network or the network connection does not work normally, move the

speaker closer to the hub or router, and then try again.

9The distance between devices or obstruction and interference from other wireless devices may

influence communication between the speaker and network.

9This speaker may be found by some other Wi-Fi devices. However, they are not allowed to connect to

this speaker.

9Once the Wi-Fi connection is established initially, it is maintained unless the wireless router is replaced

or its network settings are changed.

9In case of mobile device that supports Quick Connect function, connection with the Speaker can be

easily done by the pop-up screen on your mobile device.

Connecting to Wi-Fi manually (Android)

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Depending on the network environments, the speaker(s) may not be automatically connected. In that case, you can set up the speaker manually to connect to the network.

1 If the automatic setup fails, select the Manual.

2 Touch a device that you want to connect to.

3 WAM5500/WAM3500/WAM1500 : Press and hold the

SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP button on the bottom of the speaker for

more than 5 seconds to begin Wi-Fi Setup.

Soundbar : After turning the speaker on, press and hold the

Wi-Fi SETUP button located at the back for 5 seconds.

WAM7500/WAM6500 : Press and hold the Play/Pause

and Standby buttons on the speaker simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to initiate Wi-Fi Setup.

• The speaker can wait for 2 minutes in its standby mode until the Wi-Fi connection is established.

SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP

SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP

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4 On your smart device, touch Next.

• It searches for the device available for pairing.

5 Once an available device is found, the speaker tries to connect to the newly found smart

device first, then it attempts to connect to the wireless network. In case of secure network, the password prompt appears on the smart device screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password.

6 Touch Done.

• Network connection is completed.

If you need to connect to a different wireless network, touch Select Wi-Fi.

Connecting to Wi-Fi manually (iOS)

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1 If the automatic setup fails, select the Manual.

2 Touch a device that you want to connect to.

3 WAM5500/WAM3500/WAM1500 : Press and hold the

SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP button on the bottom of the speaker for

more than 5 seconds to begin Wi-Fi Setup.

Soundbar : After turning the speaker on, press and hold the

Wi-Fi SETUP button located at the back for 5 seconds.

WAM7500/WAM6500 : Press and hold the Play/Pause

and Standby buttons on the speaker simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to initiate Wi-Fi Setup.

• The speaker can wait for 2 minutes in its standby mode until the Wi-Fi connection is established.

SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP

SPK ADDWi-Fi SETUP

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4 On your smart device, touch Next.

• It searches for the device available for pairing.

5 Go to Settings ; Wi-Fi in iOS, and then select the Samsung Wireless Audio.

6 To connect your smart device to the speaker, use the keyboard that appears to enter

your password.

• The default password is 1234567890.

• The speaker and the smart device are connected to each other.

7 Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app.

8 Select Next.

9 From the wireless network list, select the desired one for speaker connection.

10 In case of secure network, the password prompt appears on the smart device screen.

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password.

• Once you finish entering, touch Done. The speaker connects to the network.

11 Go to Settings ; Wi-Fi in iOS, and then select the network which the speaker is

connected to. (The speaker and the smart device must be connected to the same network.)

• The smart device connects to the network.

12 When the speaker is completely connected, touch Next.

13 Go back to the Samsung Multiroom app.

• All network connections are finished.

Connecting with a LAN Cable (Soundbar only)

Connect one end of the LAN cable to the speaker’s LAN port and the other end

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

Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet.

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

connecting your speaker.

Connecting with a HUB (Not Included)

• If the speaker fails to connect to your network or its network connection operates abnormally, place the speaker closer to the HUB or your router and try again.

• The speaker is a wireless network device. Its communications with your network may be disrupted because of the distance between it and other devices on the network, obstructions, or interference from other wireless devices.

HUB

Wireless Router

1 Connect a LAN cable to the router and the ETHERNET SWITCH on the back of the

HUB.

NOTE

9You can connect the LAN cable to any ETHERNET SWITCH Port on the HUB.

LAN Plug In

2 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.

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

When the pairing indicator ( ) 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.

NOTE

9If you are adding multiple Speakers, connect all the Speaker's to electrical outlets. If you are not

connecting all the Speakers, refer to pages 16~17.

Click here.

4 The pairing is completed if you hear the voice, "Connection is complete."

Otherwise, check if the volume is mute.

NOTES

9Place each Speaker at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the HUB when connecting them to the HUB. 9Your smart device cannot connect to the Speaker or the HUB if there is no wireless router. 9To 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 Speaker you want to pair while the pairing indicator is flashing.

- If pairing mode is turned off, start pairing mode again by pressing the SPK ADD button on the rear

side of the hub and restart the speaker, or press and hold the SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP button for 1 second.

9For a proper connection, connect the HUB to your router before turning on the Speaker.

- Connecting the Speaker to the HUB may take a few minutes.

- There will be a brief sound when the connection is established.

5 Connect your smart device to your Wi-Fi network. (The HUB and the smart device should

be connected to the same router.)

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

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

8 If the automatic setup fails, run the App again.

Adding a HUB

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An speaker and a HUB may not pair successfully if the speaker and HUB are too far apart or are on different floors.

In such cases, you can link two HUBs together by setting the second HUB to Repeater mode. The additional HUB amplifies the signal and lets you pair the speaker to the closest HUB.

1 Set the HUB that is connected to the wireless router

to Pairing mode by pressing its SPK ADD button for 1 second.

2 Plug in the new HUB you are using as an extender,

and then press its SPK ADD button for 10 seconds.

3 The newly added HUB's LED indicators turn off and

on, and it switches to Repeater mode.

Speaker

4 Once the connection between the two HUBs has been

established, the added HUB's ( ) indicator stops blinking.

Used as a

extender

NOTES

9If your smart device is not connected to the wireless router

with a Wi-Fi connection, the speaker will not appear on the Samsung Multiroom app.

9Place the HUB that is in Repeater mode in an appropriate

location between the speaker and the HUB that is connected to the wireless router.

9You can set only one HUB to Repeater mode.

Relocating the speaker

When relocating your speaker, refer to the below table.

Wireless router

HUB

Without a HUB

With a HUB

If you want to connect your speaker to

the current wireless router.

Turn off the speaker, relocate it and then turn it on.

HUB

If you want to connect your speaker to

a different wireless router.

Turn off the speaker, relocate it, then establish the new connection as described in the installation instructions on pages 5 through 11.

Click here.

Connect a LAN cable between the HUB and the new wireless router, turn on the HUB, and then turn on the speaker.

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