Samsung TW-J5500 User manual

Wireless Audio - SoundTower
User manual
TW-J5500
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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FEATURES
TV SoundConnect
TV SoundConnect lets you listen to audio from your TV on your Wireless Audio - SoundTower via a Bluetooth
connection and lets you control the sound.
Special Sound Modes
You can select different sound modes - MUSIC / VOICE / SPORTS / CINEMA / STANDARD(OFF) - 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.
Bluetooth Function
You can connect a Bluetooth device to the SoundTower and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without
wires!
DRC Function
This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds.
You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night.
LICENSE
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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.
FEATURES / SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 batteries used with this product contain chemicals
that are harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household
trash.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the
batteries.
There is a danger of explosion if 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 (2.75~4 inches /
7~10cm). 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.
10 cm
10 cm
7 cm
10 cm
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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
2 FEATURES
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
2 Safety warnings
3 Precautions
5 GETTING STARTED
5 Before reading the user’s manual
5 What’s included
6 DESCRIPTIONS
6 Front/side panel
7 Rear panel
8 REMOTE CONTROL
8 Remote control buttons and functions
9 INSTALLATION
9 Product installation
10 CONNECTIONS
10 Connecting the external components
11 FUNCTIONS
11 Input mode
12 Bluetooth
14 TV SoundConnect
15 USB
16 Listening to radio
17 The Recording function
17 Software upgrade
18 TROUBLESHOOTING
19 APPENDIX
19 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 in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual)
b. You bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
• The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is carried out.
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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 2~3)
2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 18)
+Copyright
©2016 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.
Remote Control/Lithium Battery
(3V : CR2032) User Manual Power Cord Extension Cord
Toroidal Ferrite core ( 1 EA)
(For Power cable) (Optional) AUX Cable FM Antenna
●●The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
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DESCRIPTIONS
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DESCRIPTIONS
FRONT/SIDE PANEL
FUNCTION BUTTON
Selects the D.IN, FM,
USB, AUX,
BLUETOOTH, TV
SOUNDCONNECT,
input.
While the unit is
powered on, pressing
the Function button on
the front panel for
more than 3 seconds
sets the button to act
as MUTE button. To
cancel MUTE button
setup, press the
Function button for
more than 3 seconds
again.
SEARCH/SKIP BUTTON
Move to the previous/
next track.
USB 2 REC PORT
USB 1 PORT
REC
REC
VOLUME +/-
Controls the
volume level.
REC BUTTON
Press this button to use
the recording function.
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
Play or pause a music file.
POWER BUTTON
Turns the power on
and off.
●●After you turn on this unit, do not move it or touch its back.
●●If you want to hear TV sound from the product only, 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.
DISPLAY
Displays the current mode.
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DESCRIPTIONS
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AUX IN 2
Connect to the Audio Out of an external analog component (for example,
a receiver).
SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Connect to the speakers.
ONLY FOR SERVICE
This jack is for service only. Please do not use.
DESCRIPTIONS
REAR PANEL
●●Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components
are complete.
●●For safety information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on
the bottom of the device.
FM ANT
Connecting the FM Antenna
1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA Jack.
2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location
where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid
surface.
POWER SUPPLY IN
Connect the AC power adaptor to the power supply jack, and
then connect the AC power adaptor plug to a wall outlet.
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
AUX IN 1
Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS
●●Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.
+Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
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 'l' marks
side by side as shown in the figure
above.
3. To close the battery
compartment, use a suitable
coin to turn the remote
control's battery cover
clockwise as shown in the
figure above.
POWER
Turns the product on and off.
USB REC
Press to record the selected file.
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level of the
unit.
SOURCE
Press to select a mode you want.
MUTE
Cut off the sound temporarily.
SYNC
Used to help sync video to audio
when connected to a digital TV.
CONTROL BUTTON
Play or pause a music file, or
search forwards or backwards for
a music file.
Search for active FM stations.
STOP/TUNING MODE BUTTON
Stop playing a music file.
Press to select the "MANUAL" or
"PRESET" radio tuning mode.
REPEAT/MO/ST BUTTON
Select Repeat track, dir, All or
Random mode.
Select MONO or STEREO for
radio broadcasts.
ALBUM
Search for an album.
Bluetooth POWER
Press this button to select
ON-BLUETOOTH POWER or
OFF-BLUETOOTH POWER.
Press and hold this button to
select ON-POWER LINK or
OFF-POWER LINK.
SOUND EFFECT
Press this button to select one of
the following sound modes: MUSIC,
VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA,
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.
Press and hold this button for 5
seconds to select ON-DRC or
OFF-DRC.
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INSTALLATION
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Lift up to release the lock and open the core.
Press to lock it back Make two rounds on the coil with the cable.
INSTALLATION
PRODUCT INSTALLATION
Position of the product
Place the speakers on the floor on either side of your TV. See the illustration below.
Selecting the Listening Position
●●The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the size of the TV's screen away from the TV.
Example : For 32" TVs: 6.5~7.875 ft (2~2.4m)
For 55" TVs: 11.5~13 ft (3.5~4m)
●●Place the speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (at about 45°) toward you. Place the
speakers so that their tweeters are at the same height as your ear.
+How to install the product
●●Do not let children play with or near the speakers.
They could get hurt if the speaker falls.
●●When connecting the speaker wires to the product,
make sure to match the color of the speaker wires
to the jacks on the back of the speakers.
●●If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen
color may be distorted because of the magnetic
field generated by the speaker. If this occurs, move
the speaker away from your TV set.
REC
If you attach a Toroidal ferrite core to the power cable, it will help to prevent RF interference from
radio signals.
1. Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it.
2. Attach the Toroidal ferrite core to the power cable as shown and press it until it clicks.
Attaching the toroidal ferrite core to the power cable
+Attaching the toroidal ferrite core to the power cable
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INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
OPTICAL OUT
AUDIO OUT
Method 2 Method 3 Method 1
RRed
WWhite
External Devices MP3 Player
Connecting to External Devices
To select the correct mode for an external device after you have connected the device, press the button. Each time
you press the button, the mode changes in this order :
D. IN ;FM ;USB 1 ; USB 2 ; AUX 1 ;AUX 2 ;BLUETOOTH ; TV SOUNDCONNECT
Three methods of connecting external devices to your product are explained below.
Method 1 AUX IN 1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player
Using an audio cable (not supplied), connect the AUX IN 1 jack on the product to the AUDIO Out jack on the external
component/MP3 player. Select the AUX 1 mode.
Method 2 AUX IN 2 : Connecting an External Analog Component
Using an RCA audio cable (supplied), connect the AUX IN 2 jack on the product to the AUDIO Out jack on the external
analog component. Select the AUX 2 mode.
• Be sure to match the colors on the cable plugs to the colors on the input and output jacks.
Method 3 OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Audio Component
Connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN jack on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT of the TV or Source Device.
Select the D. IN mode.
+Using the POWER LINK function
If you connect the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable, set the Power Link function ON to have the SoundTower
turn on automatically when you turn the TV on.
Press and hold the Bluetooth POWER button on the SoundTower remote to turn the POWER LINK function on and off.
The Power Link function turns on and off each time you press and hold the Bluetooth POWER button.
POWER LINK Display
ON ON-POWER LINK
OFF OFF-POWER LINK
+Using the AUDIO SYNC function
Video may appear out of synch with the audio if the SoundTower is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the
audio delay time to match the video.
Press the SYNC + / – button on the remote control of this unit.
• You can use the + , - buttons to set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 300 ms.
●●In USB mode, TV mode, FM mode, or BT mode, the Audio Sync function may not work.
●●In D.IN mode, some formats are not supported and will produce no audio.
●●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.
CONNECTIONS
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