Samsung WAM750, WAM751 User guide

WAM750/WAM751

Wireless Audio - Multiroom

User Manual

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Contents

UNDERSTANDING YOUR M7

Before you begin ......................................................................................... 7

Communication Basics ..............................................................................................7

Basic Connection ........................................................................................ 7

How you can enjoy your M7 ........................................................................ 8

GETTING STARTED

Top Panel .................................................................................................... 9

Rear Panel ................................................................................................. 10

Accessories ............................................................................................... 11

Available Accessories (Not Included) .......................................................... 11

Connecting the Power Cable ..................................................................... 12

Connecting the Cover-Stand ..................................................................... 13

Separating the cover-stand ......................................................................................14

Installing on a wall ...................................................................................... 15

Attaching the toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the M7 ................... 16

Looping the power cable around the toroidal ferrite core ..........................................16

Sleep Mode ............................................................................................... 17

CONNECTIONS

Connecting M7 following the App guide .................................................... 18

Connecting with a HUB (Not Included) ....................................................... 18

Connecting the M7(s) to Your Network with a HUB (Not Included) ............................18

Connecting without a HUB (Not Included) .................................................. 21

Connecting the M7 to Your Network with a LAN Cable (For a Single M7) .................21

Connecting the M7 to Your Network via the WPS Method (For a Single M7) .............23

Connecting the M7 to Your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (For a Single M7)

- For Android ............................................................................................................25

Connecting the M7 to Your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (For a Single M7)

- For iOS ..................................................................................................................28

Connecting with TV SoundConnect function .............................................. 33

Disconnecting TV SoundConnect .............................................................................34

Connecting the M7 to Bluetooth Devices ................................................... 35

Disconnecting Bluetooth ..........................................................................................36

Connecting with NFC function - For Android .............................................. 37

Connecting to the AUX IN .......................................................................... 38

Disconnecting AUX connection ................................................................................39

Adding an M7 ............................................................................................ 40

Connecting M7 following the App guide ...................................................................40

Adding an extra M7 to a HUB that is connected to an M7 ........................................44

Adding another M7 and Hub to a single M7 in use ...................................................45

Adding a HUB ........................................................................................... 47

Relocating the M7 ..................................................................................... 47

FUNCTIONS

Installing the Samsung Multiroom App ....................................................... 48

Accessing the Samsung Multiroom App .................................................... 48

Using the Samsung Multiroom App .......................................................... 49

Renaming a connected M7 ......................................................................................49

Switching the input source .......................................................................................49

Changing the sort order of listed M7s

Grouping M7s ..........................................................................................................51

Listening to Surround Sound Using Several Audio Devices .......................................52

Playing a Song .........................................................................................................54

Sorting songs ...........................................................................................................55

Creating a Playlist .....................................................................................................56

Listening to a radio station .......................................................................................58

Setting Presets .........................................................................................................58

Setting the Default Radio Stations in Speaker Preset ................................................60

Searching for a Radio Station ...................................................................................60

Playing music from content providers .......................................................................61

Playing music from the Amazon cloud player ............................................................61

........................................................................... 50

Playing music from a selected device .......................................................................61

Playing Media Content Saved in a PC ........................................................ 62

Samsung Link ..........................................................................................................62

Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop ....................................................................63

Using the Settings menu ............................................................................ 65

Guide .......................................................................................................................65

Service .....................................................................................................................66

Speaker Settings ......................................................................................................67

Clock .......................................................................................................................70

Support ....................................................................................................................71

Open source licenses ...............................................................................................72

App Version..............................................................................................................72

Reset your product .................................................................................... 73

Resetting the M7 ......................................................................................................73

Resetting the HUB (Not Included) .............................................................................73

APPENDIX

Compatibility .............................................................................................. 74

Multiroom Music Experience (Group Play) .................................................. 74

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 75

Open Source License Notice ..................................................................... 77

Licences .................................................................................................... 77

Specifications ............................................................................................ 78

SAFETY INFORMATION

Regulatory Compliance Statements ........................................................... 80

Warning ...................................................................................................................80

CAUTION .................................................................................................................80

Wiring the Main Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ..........................................................81

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................81

Safety precautions ..................................................................................... 82

Power Supply Precautions .......................................................................................82

Installation Precautions .............................................................................................83

Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................83

Cleaning Precautions ...............................................................................................84

Additional Information ................................................................................ 84

About NFC (Android only) .........................................................................................84

About the Network Connection ................................................................................84

Compatible products ................................................................................................85

Understanding Your M7

Before you begin

Communication Basics

❚

Wireless Router Samsung LinkInternet

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.

Basic Connection

Wireless Router

Wired

How you can enjoy your M7

• Stream music through Internet radio, music services, or from the cloud.

• Play music through a Wi-Fi connection from your smart device.

• Play music from your phone, PC, or smart devices via Bluetooth.

• Use the TV SoundConnect function to play sound from your Samsung TV.

• You can configure multiple M7s in a Multi-room set-up with Internet radio, music services,

and Device.

- Note that Bluetooth and TV SoundConnect are not configured for Multi-room set-ups.

tunein

You can play music stored

in your smart device with

the Samsung Multiroom

App.

Enable the Bluetooth function

of your smart device and the

[Samsung]AllConnect will

appear on the device list.

NOTE

9Depending on your region or manufacturer, supported streaming music services may differ.

You can play music on devices

connected to your local network

using App's Devices menu.

You can listen to the sound from

your Samsung TV through the M7

by using the TV SoundConnect

function.

Getting Started

Top Panel

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VOLUME

NFC Tag

Internet Radio

Preset button

Bluetooth button

TV SoundConnect

button

Volume Control

Mute button

NOTES

9When you turn on the M7, touch buttons appear on its top panel.

Connect your NFC compatible device via Bluetooth to the M7 using the simple NFC tagging procedure. (Android only)

Press this button to listen to an Internet radio station. Each time you press this button, the M7 switches to the next default station, cycling through the 3 default stations.

Press this button to enable Bluetooth.

Press this button to enable TV SoundConnect.

Controls the volume level.

Touch and drag softly with your finger to make adjustments. This will not work if you press with excessive force. Mutes the sound from this M7. Press again to restore the sound to the previous

volume level.

9 Press and hold the 9 Press and hold the

and connect a new TV.

9 You can listen to a radio station by pressing the

M7. Each time you press this button, the M7 switches to the next default station, cycling through the 3 default stations.

9 Enable your smart device's Bluetooth by touching it to the

only)

Mute button for more than 5 seconds to place the M7 into Sleep Mode.

TV SoundConnect button for more than 5 seconds to reset the TV SoundConnect

Internet Radio Preset button on the top panel of the

NFC Tag on the top panel of the M7. (Android

Rear Panel

SPK ADD button

(Speaker Add)

SPK ADD

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

ETHERNET

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

ETHERNET

AUX IN

SERVICE

POWER

SPK ADD

AUX IN

SERVICE

POWER

SPK ADD

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

AUX IN

SERVICE

ETHERNET

POWER

Press this button to add an M7 to your network.

q w

WPS/Wi-Fi SETUP

button

AUX IN

SERVICE

ETHERNET

POWER

Press this button to connect your M7 to your network using WPS or Wi-Fi setup.

Lets you connect the M7 to the analog output of a smart device.

For service only. Lets service technicians update the firmware of the M7.

Lets you connect the M7 to your network using a LAN cable.

Connection for the M7's power cord.

NOTES

9SPK ADD Button: Press for 1 second to pair your M7 with a HUB. 9WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP Button:

- Press for 1 second to connect the M7 to your wireless router using WPS.

- Press and hold down for more than 5 seconds until you hear a fast, 3 note beep to connect the M7 to

your network through your smart device using the Wi-Fi Setup method.

Accessories

Confirm you have the supplied accessories shown below.

VOLUME

Wireless Audio - Multiroom

Power cord LAN cable Cover-Stand

Toroidal ferrite core User Manual Getting started

Available Accessories (Not Included)

(6ea)

(M5 X L50mm-6ea)

Audio cable HUB: WAM250 Wall Mount

NOTES

9Information on available accessories and their release dates can be found on the Samsung website. 9When purchasing an accessory, check whether it is compatible with the M7. 9Use authentic Samsung accessories. Damage and problems caused by unauthorized accessories can void

your warranty.

SPK ADD

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

AUX IN

SERVICE

Connecting the Power Cable

1 Remove the rear cover.

2 Insert the power cable through the rear cover hole

into the M7 power port.

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

ETHERNET

SPK ADD

AUX IN

SERVICE

POWER

ETHERNET

POWER

3 Close the rear cover.

NOTE

9When completing network setup, close the rear cover.

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

ETHERNET

SPK ADD

AUX IN

SERVICE

POWER

Connecting the Cover-Stand

1 Before attaching the Cover-Stand, remove the

rear cover. Insert the power cable through the Cover-Stand hole into the M7 power port.

2 The inside of the Cover-Stand has two sides.

One side (A) has four tabs - two large tabs and two small tabs. The other side (B) has two large tabs only. Insert the two large tabs on side A into the two slots in the area marked A in the diagram.

3 Turn the M7 so the side marked B in the diagram

is facing you. With the thumbs of both hands, press side B of the Cover-Stand so that the tabs on side B snap into the slots in the area marked B in the diagram. You may need to press side B of the Cover-Stand with some force.

VOLUME

➡

4 The M7 can now be installed vertically.

Caution

9Do not place the M7 on an unstable surface.

NOTES

9Turn the speaker upright using the stand to set the

speaker to MONO mode.

9Turning the product upright or laying it down in the

middle of playing music may temporarily cause unstable sound.

VOLUME

Separating the cover-stand

❚

1 Locate the Cover-Stand's handle. See the diagram

on the right.

2 Push the Cover-Stand's handle while applying

force to the Cover-Stand in the direction of the arrow. Important : Push the Cover-Stand straight ahead, parallel to the surface of the M7. You may need to use some force.

➡

3 The tabs release and the Cover-Stand separates

as shown in the figure.

NOTES

9Do not lift up the M7 by the stand. It may separate from the stand and cause damage or personal injury. 9When installing the M7 vertically, please make sure to use the stand.

If you do not, vibrations from the M7's speakers may cause the M7 to tip over or fall, damaging it.

Installing on a wall

Warning

9Please have a qualified installer install the Wall Mount Bracket. 9Check the strength of the wall before you install the Wall Mount Bracket. If the strength is insufficient,

make sure to reinforce the wall before installing the Wall Mount Bracket and the M7 on the wall.

9Samsung Electronics is not liable for any damage to the product due to the product being installed

inappropriately.

9After the installation is complete, do not hang on the M7 and avoid striking it or subjecting it to severe

impact. When reinstalling the Wall Mount Bracket and M7 in another location, use the same screws as those supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket. (You can buy the screws from your product provider.)

1 Finish pairing the M7, and then make sure the App plays music properly through the

M7.

2 Close the back cover of the M7.

3 Install the Wall Mount Bracket (sold separately). You can mount it vertically or

horizontally. Follow the directions that come with the Bracket.

4 Fit the M7 into the corresponding slots of the Wall Mount Bracket.

The installation is complete.

NOTE

9For more information, please refer to the Wall Mount's Quick Setup Guide.

SPK ADD

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

AUX IN

SERVICE

Attaching the toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the M7

Attaching the Toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the M7 helps prevent RF interference from radio signals.

ETHERNET

POWER

1 Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it.

2 Make a loop around the core with the power cable of the M7.

3 Attach the toroidal ferrite core to the M7 power cord as shown in the figure, and then

press it until it clicks.

Looping the power cable around the toroidal ferrite core

❚

➧ ➧ ➧

•

Lift up to release the lock and open the core.

NOTE

9It is better to attach Toroidal ferrite cores at each end of the cable, one close to the wall plug and another

close to the terminal where it connects to the M7.

• Make a loop around the core with the power cable.

Sleep Mode

In Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / TV SoundConnect mode

- The M7 switches to the sleep mode if there is no music playback or no button operation (either from the top panel or from the app) for 15 minutes.

In AUX mode

- The M7 switches to the sleep mode if there is no button operation (either from the top panel or from the app) for 8 hours.

NOTES

9While playing music in the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or TV SoundConnect connection modes, the M7 will not

switch to the Sleep mode.

9While playing music in AUX mode, it may switch to the Sleep mode. 9To switch to the Sleep mode manually, press and hold the

Mute button for more than 5 seconds.

Connections

Connecting M7 following the App guide

1 Connect your smart device to your Wi-Fi network.

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

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

4 Follow the directions on your smart device’s screen.

(Follow the App’s instructions and refer to page 18~39 for further information.)

Connecting with a HUB (Not Included)

• If the M7 fails to connect to your network or its network connection operates abnormally, place the M7 closer to the HUB or your router and try again.

• The M7 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.

Press here

Connecting the M7(s) to Your Network with a HUB (Not Included)

❚

HUB

LAN Plug In

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.

POWER

Plug In

VOLUME

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.

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

) begins to flash, plug the M7(s) into an outlet.

The pairing indicator on the M7 starts to flash. 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 M7s, connect all the M7's to electrical outlets. If you are not connecting all

the M7s, refer to pages 40~46.

Press here

4 Wait until the pairing indicator on the M7 stops flashing. If the M7's LED indicator turns

solid blue, pairing is complete. The M7 may also beep.

NOTES

9Place each M7 at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the HUB when connecting them to the HUB. 9Your smart device cannot connect to the M7 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 M7s, the pairing period is reduced to 10 minutes. The pairing indicator (

) flashes for 10 minutes or until pairing occurs. Turn on the M7 you want to pair while

the pairing indicator is flashing.

- If pairing mode has expired, press the SPK ADD button on the rear of the HUB to turn on pairing mode again. Then, turn the M7 off and then on or press the SPK ADD button on the rear of the M7 to link the M7 to the HUB.

9For a proper connection, connect the HUB to your router before turning on the M7.

- Connecting the M7 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 and follow the instructions in the app guide

on your device to connect the M7 and the HUB.

NOTE

9After pairing is complete, the M7 naming screen appears. Edit the name or enter a name of your own

choosing.

Connecting without a HUB (Not Included)

• If the M7 fails to connect to your network or its network connection operates abnormally, place the M7 closer to the HUB or your router and try again.

Connecting the M7 to Your Network with a LAN Cable (For a Single M7)

❚

Wireless Router

ETHERNET

VOLUME

POWER

LAN

Plug In

1 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the M7's ETHERNET port. Connect the other end

to your wireless router. (You cannot use the M7 without a wireless router.)

2 Plug the M7 into an electrical outlet. The LED pairing indicator starts to blink.

3 Connect your smart device to your Wi-Fi network.

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

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

In the app, select "I don't have a Hub", and then press Next. On the next screen, select M3/M5/M7, and then press Next. On the next screen, select Wired, and then press Next.

7 Unplug the M7's power cable, and then plug it in again.

2 2

NOTE

9After pairing is complete, the M7 naming screen appears. Edit the name or enter a name of your own

choosing.

Connecting the M7 to Your Network via the WPS Method (For a Single

❚

M7)

WPS/Wi-Fi SETUP button

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

WPS button

WPS

Wireless Router

POWER

Plug In

VOLUME

NOTES

9The M7 does not support Wi-Fi Direct or Wi-Fi Setup (tethering). 9Some Wi-Fi devices may search for and find the M7, but not support the connection. 9For activation of the WPS function on a relevant AP, refer to the AP's manual. 9The WPS function may not be supported on some APs.

In that case connect to the Internet using a wired network or the M7's Wi-Fi Setup.

1 Plug the M7 into an electrical outlet. The LED pairing indicator starts to blink.

2 Connect your smart device to your Wi-Fi network.

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

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

In the app, select "I don't have a Hub", and then press Next. On the next screen, select M3/M5/M7, and then press Next. On the next screen, select WPS, and then press Next.

2 2

6 Press the WPS button on your wireless router, and then press the WPS/Wi-Fi SETUP

button on the back of the M7. Once the M7 is connected, the M7 produces a sound, and the LED pairing indicator on the front stops flashing. Press Next on your smart device when the LED pairing indicator stops flashing.

NOTES

9The M7 goes into stand-by for 2 minutes when you press the WPS/Wi-Fi SETUP button. While the M7

is in stand-by, press the WPS button of your router.

9For the WPS stand-by duration and the specifications of your router, refer to the router's manual. 9After pairing is complete, the M7 naming screen appears. Edit the name or enter a name of your own

choosing.

Connecting the M7 to Your Network via the Wi-Fi Setup Method (For a

❚

Single M7) - For Android

WPS/Wi-Fi SETUP button

WPS / Wi-Fi SETUP

POWER

VOLUME

Wireless Router

1 Plug the M7 into an electrical outlet. The LED pairing indicator starts to blink.

2 Connect your smart device to your Wi-Fi network.

3 Download the Samsung Multiroom app from Google Play.

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

5 In the app, select "I don't have a Hub", and then press Next. On the next screen, select

M3/M5/M7, and then press Next. On the next screen, select Wi-Fi Setup, and then press Next.

6 Press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi SETUP button on the back of your M7 for 5 seconds.

The indicator LED stops blinking and turns solid blue. You should also hear a notification sound.

7 Press Next. The smart device lists available networks and devices.

8 Select [Samsung] M7. This is the default M7 name. The M7 connects to your smart

device. (The default security PIN is 1234567890.)

9 Press Next. The smart device lists available networks. Select your network from the list.

10 If you have a password for your network, the Security screen appears on your smart

device. Use the keyboard that appears to enter your password. When done, press Done.

NOTES

9The AP selection screen may appear again depending on the mobile phone you are using.

If this occurs, select the AP you are using again.

11 Your smart device connects to the same network your M7 is attached to.

When the connection is complete, press Next.

NOTES

9Connecting to a secure wireless network requires the correct password.

- For the password of your secured home or work wireless network, consult your Internet service

provider or the network administrator.

- For the password of a Wi-Fi network in a public place such as a cafe or theater, consult the location's general manager or information center.

9After pairing is complete, the M7 naming screen appears. Edit the name or enter a name of your own

choosing.

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