Samsung WAM5500 User manual

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Wireless Audio Radiant - 360
R5/R3/R1
WAM5500/WAM3500/WAM1500
User Manual

Contents
GETTING STARTED
Accessories...................................... 3
Speaker Top..................................... 3
Operation Terminology ........................... 3
OLED Display and LED Indicator
Descriptions........................................... 5
Speaker Bottom ............................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord................... 7
Installing on a wall ............................ 8
CONNECTING TO A WI-FI
NETWORK
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ..... 9
Connecting a Samsung TV to the
speaker .......................................... 11
Connecting to a Samsung TV via
bluetooth (TV SoundConnect) .............. 11
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting.............................. 12
Open Source License Notice .......... 14
Licenses......................................... 14
Specifications ................................. 14
Regulatory Compliance Statements 15
Warning ............................................... 15
FCC Statement: (for U.S.A) .................. 15
IC Statement: (for Canada)................... 16
Important Safety Instructions ............... 17
Safety precautions.......................... 18
Power Supply Precautions................... 18
Installation Precautions ........................ 18
Usage Precautions............................... 19
Cleaning Precautions ........................... 20
Additional Information..................... 20
About the Network Connection............ 20
Works with SmartThings™................... 20
Copyright ....................................... 20
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Getting Started
A Accessories
Confirm you have the supplied accessories shown below.
• WAM5500/WAM3500
Power Cord
(3903-000910)
Quick Setup Guide
(AH68-02895A)
Regulatory Guide
(AH68-02881A)
• WAM1500
Power Cord
(3903-000598)
Power Adapter
(BN44-00835A)
Quick Setup Guide
(AH68-02894A)
Regulatory Guide
(AH68-02881A)
MODE
CAUTION
9Do not place any items on top off or sit on the main unit.
A Speaker Top
❚Operation Terminology
Touch/Tap Touch and Hold Swipe
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< WAM5500/WAM3500 > < WAM1500 >
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Display WAM5500/
WAM3500 Displays the current status.
Indicator WAM1500 Flashes, glows, or changes color depending on the speaker's status.
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MODE Button Toggle among the TV SoundConnect, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modes.
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Touch Area
Tap in the Touch Area to play music or to pause playback.
Tap to mute the sound if the TV SoundConnect function is enabled.
•Play/Pause : Tap the Touch Area to toggle between playback and pause.
•Mute : If TV SoundConnect is enabled, tap the Touch Area to mute or unmute
the sound.
•Previous/Next Song : Swipe LEFT TO RIGHT to play the next song.
Swipe RIGHT TO LEFT to play the previous song.
•Standby mode : Touch and hold anywhere in the Touch Area for 5 seconds.
Touch the touch area to wake the speaker up.
•Power Off : Touch and hold anywhere in the Touch Area for 10 seconds.
Touch the touch area to turn the speaker back on.
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Volume +,- Button To adjust the volume rapidly, touch and hold +or -key.
NOTE
9To reset the speaker, touch and hold the Volume (-,+) button at the same time for 5 seconds.
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❚OLED Display and LED Indicator Descriptions
<R3/R5 OLED indicator>
OLED Display Description Indicated Action
Circle size increases or decreases, then
fades out Power on / Wake-up / Power off
Play icon Play
Pause icon Pause
Volume status Volume up or down
Wave moves to the right Next song
Wave moves to the left Previous song
Mute icon Mute (from the App or by tapping in the Touch
Area when TV SoundConnect is active.)
Group icon (Two circles partially overlapped) Group/Surround mode
Ungroup icon (Two circles separated) Un-Group/Release Surround mode
Bluetooth icon (blinking) Bluetooth Pairing
TV icon (blinking) TV SoundConnect Pairing
Exclamation icon Wireless router disconnected
Wi-Fi Pairing Wi-Fi mode
<R1 LED indicator>
LED Color Description Indicated Action
White
ON 1) Power On
2) Volume max/min
Flashing
1) Touch control
2) Wake up
3) Any connecting or group action
4) StandBy Mode (fade in/out repeatedly then after a few hours, auto off)
Red Flashing (6 seconds) Wireless router disconnected
Off All off Power Off
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A Speaker Bottom
< WAM5500 > < WAM1500 >< WAM3500 >
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SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP SERVICE
DC 19V
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SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP SERVICE
POWER
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SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP
•Press this button to pair your speaker with a HUB (Not Included) or add
another speaker.
•Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds when connecting
the speaker to your network using the Wi-Fi Setup method. (Requires
a smart device and the Samsung Multiroom app.)
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SERVICE For service only.
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Label -
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POWER WAM5500/
WAM3500 Connection for the speaker's power cord.
DC 19V WAM1500
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Notch for Power Cable -
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❚Connecting the Power Cord
<WAM5500, WAM3500 Only>
1 Connect the power cord of your speaker
as shown. It will connect at an angle.
2 Push the power cord into the notch at the
edge of the speaker bottom. This lets the
speaker rest flat when you stand it up.
<WAM1500 Only>
1 Connect the adaptor’s input power
cord to the adaptor.
2 Connect the adaptor’s output power
cord (with the round plug) to the DC
19V jack on the speaker.
3 Push the power cord into the notch at
the edge of the speaker bottom. This
lets the speaker rest flat when you
stand it up.
NOTE
9Make 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.
SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP SERVICE1 SERVICE2 POWER
ADD SPK/Wi-Fi SETUP SERVICE1 SERVICE2 POWER
SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP SERVICE
DC 19V
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A Installing on a wall
You can purchase a wall mount separately to install the speaker on a wall if you want.
`Considerations for purchasing
- Endurable load : WAM5500 : Above 23.8 Ibs (10.8 Kg)
WAM3500 : Above 17.6 Ibs (8.0 Kg)
WAM1500 : Above 12.3 Ibs (5.6 Kg)
- Hole size : 1/4 - 20 threaded insert
NOTES
9Since Wall-mount installation is optional, you must purchase the corresponding accessories separately.
9Please have a qualified installer install the Wall Mount Bracket.
9Ask a professional installation company to mount your product on the wall.
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 speaker on
the wall.
9For more information, please refer to the Wall Mount's manual.
9Samsung Electronics is not liable for any damage to the product due to the product being installed
inappropriately.
9Please beware not to install the speaker being laid down or turned upside down.
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
A Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
You can connect the WAM speaker to a Bluetooth device and listen to the music stored on the
device.
1 Touch the MODE button on top of the speaker one or more times until you hear
“Bluetooth is ready.”
MODE
TV
2 Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smart device, and then select Search.
3 Select the [Samsung] R5,[Samsung] R3 or [Samsung] R1.
The Bluetooth connection between the smart device and the WAM speaker is made.
4 Without connection with Samsung Multiroom app, you might see Samsung Wireless
Audio on the Bluetooth device list. Select it.
NOTES
9A 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 speaker.
- It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or by office
partitioning.
- It is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices including medical
equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LANs.
9Pair the speaker with the Bluetooth device while they are close together.
9The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the speaker and the Bluetooth device
exceeds 32 feet (10 m). Even within range, the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as
walls or doors.
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9This speaker may cause electric interference during its operation.
9The speaker supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz).
9In Bluetooth mode, the Play/Pause/Next/Prev functions are available in Bluetooth devices supporting
AVRCP.
9Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function.
9You cannot connect to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function.
9Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time.
9If you unplug the speaker, the Bluetooth connection is terminated. To re-establish the connection, plug
the speaker into an outlet, and then reset the Bluetooth connection.
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