Samsung HW-J250 User manual

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FEATURES
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FEATURES
TV SoundConnect
TV SoundConnect lets you listen to audio from your TV on your Soundbar via a Bluetooth connection and lets
you control the sound.
Special Sound Effects
You can select different Sound Effects - Voice (Red ) / Sports (Green ) / 3D Sound Plus (White ) /
STANDARD (Original Sound) - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.
Multi-function Remote Control
You can use the supplied remote control to control various operations with the simple press of a button.
USB Host Support
You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash
memory, etc. using the Soundbar's USB HOST function.
Bluetooth Function
You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all
without wires!
Using the Samsung Audio Remote App
To control the product with your Smart Device via the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung
Audio Remote App by accessing the app through the Google Play store.
LICENSES
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS,
the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of
DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
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.
Wiring the Main Power Supply Plug (UK Only)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is
indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must
be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover removed. If the cover is detachable and a replacement is required,
it must be of the same colour as the fuse fitted in the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the
fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point,
you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance. However, if there is
no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to
a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. Never attempt to insert bare wires
directly into a mains socket. A plug and fuse must be used at all times.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:– BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE As
these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:– The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.
WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E OR BY
THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
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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.
PRECAUTIONS
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.
99.1mm 99.1mm
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CONTENTS
2 FEATURES
2 Licenses
3 SAFETY INFORMATION
3 Safety Warnings
4 Precautions
6 GETTING STARTED
6 Before reading the User’s Manual
6 What’s Included
7 DESCRIPTIONS
7 Top/Front Panel
8 Rear Panel
9 REMOTE CONTROL
9 Remote Control Buttons and Functions
11 CONNECTIONS
11 Installing the Wall Mount
12 Detaching the Wall Mount
13 Installing the bracket without referring
to the Wall-mount Installation Guide
14 Connecting an External Device using
Audio (analog) cable or Optical (digital)
cable
15 FUNCTIONS
15 Input Mode
16 Bluetooth
18 Using the Samsung Audio Remote APP
19 TV SoundConnect
20 USB
21 Software update
22 TROUBLESHOOTING
23 APPENDIX
23 Specifications
CONTENTS
● 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.
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GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
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
canceled.
Note
Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.
▶ Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting
1) Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)
2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 22)
▶ Copyright
©2015 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
All rights reserved; no part of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
(Wall Mount L: 1EA)
(Wall Mount R: 1EA)
(Holder-screw2: 2EA)
(Holder-screw1: 2EA)
Remote Control / Lithium
Battery (3V : CR2032)
User Manual
/Quick Guide Bracket-Wall Mount Holder-screw
Wall Mount Guide Power Cord DC Adapter USB Cable
● The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
● Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.
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DESCRIPTIONS
(Power) Button
Turns the power on and off.
STANDBY indicator (Red ) Bluetooth POWER ON indicator
(Green )
VOL -/+
Controls the volume level.
(Source) Button
Selects the D.IN, AUX, TV, BT, USB
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 MUTE button setup,
press the ( ) button for more
than 3 seconds again.
DESCRIPTIONS
TOP/FRONT PANEL
● When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 seconds 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.
LED
Displays the current mode.
Display Color Input mode
White D.IN (Optical Digital input)
mode
Red AUX input mode
Green TV SoundConnect
White BLUETOOTH mode
White USB mode
Red Voice Mode
Green Sports Mode
White 3D Sound Plus Mode
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REAR PANEL
● When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the 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.
(USB Port)
Connect USB devices such
as MP3 players here to
play files on the devices.
OPTICAL IN
Connect to the digital (optical)
output of an external device.
AUX IN
Connect to the Analog output
of an external device.
DC 14V (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.
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REMOTE CONTROL
D.IN
AUX
▶ Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Use a suitable coin to turn
the remote control's battery
cover counter clockwise 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.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS
Bluetooth POWER
Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote to turn the
Bluetooth Power On function on and off.
See pages 17 and 19 for details.
POWER
Turns the Soundbar on and off.
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level of the unit.
If you set the volume to Max or Min, the , , LEDs turn on.
Bluetooth
Press the Bluetooth button to select Bluetooth mode.
D.IN
Press the D.IN button to select Digital In mode.
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.
Play/Pause
Press the +# button to pause a file temporarily.
Press the +# button again to play the selected file.
AUX
Press the AUX button to select the AUX mode.
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● Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name.
● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.
D.IN
AUX
USB
Press the USB button to select the USB mode.
REPEAT
Press to set the REPEAT function during music playback from a
USB device.
OFF-REPEAT : Cancels Repeat Playback (White ).
TRACK-REPEAT : Repeatedly play a track (Red ).
ALL-REPEAT : Repeatedly play all tracks (Green ).
RANDOM-REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order. (A track that
has already been played may be played again.) (The Red and
Green blink alternately.)
TV SOUND CONNECT
Press the TV SOUND CONNECT button to select TV
SoundConnect mode.
SOUND EFFECT
Press the SOUND EFFECT button on the remote control to select a
sound mode (Voice, Sports, 3D Sound Plus, STANDARD). Select
the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound. We
recommend that you select a Sound Effect mode based on the
source material and your personal taste.
●Voice : (Red )
●Sports : (Green )
●3D Sound Plus: (White )
AUTO POWER
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.
Press the AUTO POWER button. Each time the button is pressed,
the selection changes as follows :
AUTO POWER Link ON: Green and White blink.
AUTO POWER Link OFF: Red and White blink.
MUTE
Push the Mute button to turn the volume down to 0. Press again
to restore the sound to the previous volume level. If you turn
mute on, the current function LED blinks.
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.
WOOFER LEVEL
You can control the woofer volume.
Press or button on the WOOFER LEVEL button to increase or
decrease the woofer volume. You can select SW (-12, -6, -5, -4,
-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6). When you select the SW -12
or SW +6, the function LED lights.
• To adjust woofer level using mobile APP (Samsung Audio
Remote), use [, ] buttons to decrease or increase woofer
level within 3 seconds since WOOFER button is pressed.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT
You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall.
▶ 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, screw 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.
To install the Soundbar on a wall, follow these steps:
1. Place the installation guide against the wall surface.
● The installation guide must be level.
● If the TV is mounted on the wall, install the Soundbar at
least 5 cm below the TV.
2. Mark the location where the screws will go through on the
wall, and then remove the installation guide. Next, drill holes
for the screws using an appropriately sized drill bit.
3. Fasten the wall mounts and screws to the marked locations.
● The left and right mounts are different shapes. Make sure
to position them correctly.
4. Secure the two holder screws to the screw holes on the back of
the Soundbar's main body, one on the left and one on the
right.
5. Insert the USB cable into the back of the Soundbar before installing it on the wall.
6. Set the holder screws on the back of the Soundbar into the grooves of the wall mounts.
For safe installation, make sure to push the holder screws all the way to the bottom of the grooves.
5 cm or more
Wall Mounting the Soundbar
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DETACHING THE WALL MOUNT
1. Pull the Soundbar upwards as shown in the figure to separate
it from the wall mounts.
● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit.
● Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may cause an
injury or damage the product.
● When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that children do not pull any of the
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
● For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation, install the speaker system at least 5 cm
below the TV, if the TV is mounted on the wall.
● For your safety, if you do not mount the unit on the wall, install it on a secure, flat surface where it
is unlikely to fall.
Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall Mounts
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INSTALLING THE BRACKET WITHOUT REFERRING TO THE
WALL-MOUNT INSTALLATION GUIDE
5 cm or more5 cm or more
16 cm 17.5 cm
Minimum 32.8 ~ 33.5cm
1. Place Wall Mount L on the desired wall surface parallel to the floor as shown above. Mark the
location of the screw holes on the wall. Drill holes for the screws at the places you have marked.
2. Match the screw holes on Wall Mount L to the screw holes on the wall, and then screw one screw
through the hole in its right end. Tighten the screw until it is firmly fixed to the wall.
3. Place Wall Mount R on the desired wall surface parallel to the floor and aligned with Wall Mount L as shown
above. Mark the location of the screw holes on the wall. Drill holes for the screws at the places you have
marked.
4. Match the screw holes on Wall Mount R to the screw holes on the wall, and then screw one screw
through the hole in its right end. Tighten the screw until it is firmly fixed to the wall.
● If you are mounting the Wall Mounts beneath the TV, make sure to position the mounts 5 mm
or more below the TV and to align the mounts with the center of the TV as shown above.
5. Insert screws through the remaining holes, and then tighten.
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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AUDIO (ANALOG)
CABLE OR OPTICAL (DIGITAL) CABLE
This unit comes equipped with one digital optical in jack and one analog audio in jack (Aux In), giving you
two ways to connect it to a TV.
Audio Cable
(not supplied)
Optical Cable
(not supplied)
BD/ DVD player/
Set-top box/
Game console
AUX IN
Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the
AUDIO OUT jack of the TV or Source Device.
To use, change the function to AUX.
or,
OPTICAL IN
Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the main unit to the
OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV or Source Device.
To use, change the function to D.IN.
● Do not connect the power cord of this
product or your TV to the 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.
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FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
INPUT MODE
Press each mode button on the remote control or the ( ) button on the main unit’s top panel to
select the mode you want.
Input mode Display
D.IN (Optical Digital
input)
(White)
AUX input (Red)
TV SoundConnect (Green)
BLUETOOTH mode (White)
USB mode (White)
● Use the provided cable if a USB flash
memory device cannot be connected
directly to the unit.
The unit turns off automatically in the following
situations:
● D.IN/BT/TV/USB Mode
- If there is no audio signal for 25 minutes.
● AUX Mode
- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 25
minutes.
- In Auto Power Down On mode, 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.
Auto Power
Down LED
ON Green and Red
blink
OFF Red and Red
blink
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BLUETOOTH
You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality 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.
Bluetooth device
Connect
1. Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top
panel or press the Bluetooth button on the
remote control to display the icon LED.
● The LED will blink indicating that the
Bluetooth device is not connected yet.
2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth
device you want to connect. (Refer to the
Bluetooth device's user manual.)
3. Select the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth
device.
● You will see a list of scanned devices.
4. Select "[Samsung] Soundbar J-Series" from the
list.
● If the Bluetooth device is successfully
connected to the Soundbar, then the LED
will stop blinking.
● If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with
the Soundbar, delete the previous "[Samsung]
Soundbar J-Series" found by the Bluetooth
device and have it search for the Soundbar
again.
5. 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 in 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.
● 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 paired, if the Soundbar is in D.IN,
AUX, or USB mode, selecting "[Samsung]
Soundbar J-Series" from the list on your
Bluetooth device will automatically change
the Soundbar's mode to BT.
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▶ Bluetooth POWER on (Bluetooth POWER)
When the Bluetooth Power On function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, if a previously paired Bluetooth
device tries to pair with the Soundbar, the Soundbar turns on automatically.
1. To turn Bluetooth Power ON, press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote while the Soundbar is
turned on.
2. The Green or Red , White , and Green LEDs appear on the Soundbar's display.
Bluetooth POWER LED
ON Green , Green and White blink
OFF Red , Green and White blink
● 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.)
● The Soundbar will appear in the Bluetooth device’s searched devices list only when the Bluetooth
LED is blinking.
● In the TV SoundConnect mode, the Soundbar cannot be paired to another Bluetooth device.
▶ To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Soundbar
You can disconnect the 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 will blink on the Soundbar's top
display.
▶ To disconnect the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device
Press one of the other mode buttons on the remote control or the ( ) button on the main unit’s top
panel to switch from 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 5 m.
● The Soundbar automatically turns off after 25 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.
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USING THE SAMSUNG AUDIO REMOTE APP
Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App
To control the product with your Smart Device via the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung
Audio Remote App from the Google Play store.
Starting the Samsung Audio Remote App
After you install the Samsung Audio Remote app, follow the instructions in the app.
● The Samsung Audio Remote APP is only supported on phones running Android OS 3.0 or above.
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TV SOUNDCONNECT
You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV
SoundConnect function.
▶ Connecting a TV to the Soundbar
Connect
1. Turn on the TV and Soundbar.
● Set the "Add New Device" menu selection of
the TV to "On".
2. Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top
panel or the TV SOUND CONNECT button on
the remote control to select the TV mode.
● The Green
LED will blink indicating that
TV is not connected yet.
3. On the TV, a message asking whether to enable
the TV SoundConnect function appears.
"[Samsung] Soundbar" is displayed on the TV
screen.
4. Select <Yes> using the TV remote to finish
connecting the TV and Soundbar.
● The Green LED will stop blinking when
the TV has successfully connected.
● 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 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 5m, 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 c onnection.
● TV SoundConnect Operational Ranges:
- Recommended pairing range: within
50cm
- Recommended operational range:
within 5m
● The Play/Pause, Next, Prev buttons are
not operable in TV SoundConnect mode.
▶ Using the Bluetooth POWER On
function
The Bluetooth POWER On function is available after
you have successfully connected the Soundbar to a
Bluetooth compatible TV using TV SoundConnect.
When the Bluetooth POWER On function is ON,
turning the connected TV on or off will turn the
Soundbar's power on and off as well.
1. Connect the TV to your Soundbar using the TV
SoundConnect function.
2. Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the
Soundbar remote. The Green or Red , ,
and Green LEDs appear on the Soundbar's
display.
● Green : The Soundbar turns on and off
when you turn the TV on or off.
● Red : The Soundbar only turns off when
you turn the TV off.
● This function is supported by some
Samsung TVs released from 2013 on.
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FUNCTIONS
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USB
You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar.
Display
USB port
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the
product.
2. Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top
panel or the USB button on the remote control
to select the USB mode.
● The LED will blink indicating that the USB
device is not connected yet or the Soundbar
is in stop/pause mode or the USB is in "no
data" mode.
● The LED will stop blinking when the USB
device has successfully connected.
● The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto
Power Off) if no USB device has been
connected for more than 25 minutes.
▶ Before you connect a USB device
Be aware of the following:
● This product may not be compatible with certain
types of USB storage media.
● The Soundbar supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file
systems.
- The NTFS file system is not supported.
● Connect USB devices directly to the USB port of
the product. Otherwise, you may encounter a
USB compatibility problem.
● Do not connect multiple storage devices to the
product via a multi-card reader. It may not
operate properly.
● Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported.
● Do not remove the USB device while it is
transferring files.
● DRM-protected music files (MP3, WMA) from
commercial web sites cannot be played.
● External HDDs are not supported.
● Mobile phone devices are not supported.
● File Format Type Compatibility list:
Format Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate
*.mp3
MPEG 1 Layer2
16KHz ~
48KHz
80kbps~320kbps
MPEG 1 Layer3
MPEG 2 Layer3
MPEG 2.5
Layer3
*.wma
Wave_Format_
MSAudio1 56kbps~128kbps
Wave_Format_
MSAudio2
*.aac
AAC 16KHz ~
96KHz
48kbps~320kbps
AAC-LC 128kbps~192kbps
HE-AAC 24KHz ~
96KHz 48kbps~64kbps
*.wav -16KHz ~
48KHz
up to 3000kbps
*.ogg OGG 1.1.0 50kbps~500kbps
*.flac FLAC 1.1.0,
FLAC 1.2.1
16KHz ~
96KHz up to 3000kbps
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