Samsung HW-J550 User manual

Wireless Audio - Soundbar
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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.
HDMI
HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.
The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV through the
Soundbar via an HDMI cable. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.
SURROUND SOUND
The SURROUND SOUND feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.
Wireless Subwoofer
Samsung’s wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer.
Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit.
Special Sound Effects
You can select different Sound Effects - STANDARD (Original Sound)/MUSIC / VOICE / SPORTS / CINEMA /
NIGHT MODE - 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 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.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
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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 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 (3~4 inches, 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 the Wireless Subwoofer
15 Connecting an External Device using an
HDMI cable
16 Connecting an External Device using
Audio (analog) cable or Optical (digital)
cable
17 FUNCTIONS
17 Input mode
17 ARC (HDMI OUT)
18 Bluetooth
20 Using The Samsung Audio Remote App
21 TV SoundConnect
22 USB
23 Software Update
24 TROUBLESHOOTING
25 APPENDIX
25 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
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 24)
▶ 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.
● 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.
(Wall Mount L: 1EA)
(Wall Mount R: 1EA)
Remote Control / Lithium Battery
(3V : CR2032) User Manual /Quick Guide Bracket-Wall Mount
(Holder-screw2: 2EA)
(Holder-screw1: 2EA)
Wall Mount Guide Holder-screw Power Cord:2EA
DC Adapter Optical cable USB Cable
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DESCRIPTIONS
DESCRIPTIONS
TOP/FRONT PANEL
(Power) Button
Turns the power on and off.
VOL -/+
Controls the volume level.
The numeric value of the volume level
appears in the front panel display.
Display
Displays the current mode.
● I f there is no input from the product or
remote control for 25 seconds, the
display will turn off automatically.
● The display will not turn off
automatically in the BT READY,
SEARCH, or TV REQUEST modes.
(SOURCE) Button
Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV,
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.
● When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second 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.
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REAR PANEL
HDMI IN
AUX IN
HDMI OUT(TV) OPTICAL IN
HDMI OUT(TV-ARC)
DC 24V (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.
(USB Port)
Connect USB devices such as
MP3 players here to play files
on the devices.
HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)
Outputs digital video and audio
signals simultaneously using an
HDMI cable.
OPTICAL IN
Connect to the digital (optical)
output of an external device.
HDMI IN
Inputs digital video and audio
signals simultaneously using an
HDMI cable. Use when
connecting a supported
external device.
AUX IN
Connect to the Analog output
of an external device.
● 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.
DESCRIPTIONS
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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS
WOOFER
You can control the woofer volume.
Press the Woofer button, and then press the
[ , ] button to increase
or decrease the subwoofer volume. You can select SW (-12, -6,-5,-4,-
3,-2,-1, 0,+1,+2,+3,+4,+5,+6).
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.
(Auto Power Link : Default OFF, ON-ANYNET+ / OFF-POWER LINK or
OFF-ANYNET+ / ON-POWER LINK ). The Anynet+ function lets you
control the Soundbar with the remote from an Anynet+ compatible
Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI
cable.
* Anynet+: Press the AUTO POWER button to turn the Anynet+
function on or off.
REPEAT
Press to set the REPEAT function during music playback from a USB
device.
OFF-REPEAT : Cancels Repeat Playback.
TRACK-REPEAT : Repeatedly play a track.
ALL-REPEAT : Repeatedly play all tracks.
RANDOM-REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order.
(A track that has already been played may be played again.)
MUTE
You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button.
Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.
SOURCE
Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.
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.
● Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name.
● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.
SOUND CONTROL
Press to select TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. Then, use the [ , ]
buttons to adjust the Treble, Bass volume from -6 to +6.
If the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out
of sync with the audio, press the SOUND CONTROL button to sync the
audio with the video. Use the [,] buttons to set the audio delay
between 0 ms and 300 ms. In USB mode, TV mode, and BT mode, the
Audio Sync function may not work.
Press and hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to
adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz,
1.2KHz,2.5KHz, 5KHz and 10KHz are selectable and each can be
adjusted to a setting between -6 and +6.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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Bluetooth POWER
Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote to turn the
Bluetooth POWER on function on and off.
See pages 19 and 21 for details.
SOUND
Press the SOUND button on the remote to add depth and
spaciousness to the sound.
Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :
OFF-SURROUND SOUND  ON-SURROUND SOUND
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level of the unit.
POWER
Turns the Soundbar on and off.
SOUND EFFECT
You can select different sound modes - STANDARD,MUSIC, VOICE,
SPORTS, CINEMA, and NIGHT MODE - depending on the type of
sources you want to enjoy.
Press the SOUND EFFECT button on the remote control.
Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound.
* Night Mode
Night Mode prevents drastic volume level changes when you
change a channel or there is a scene transition.
Play/Pause
Press the
+# button to pause a file temporarily.
Press the
+# button again to play the selected file.
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.
▶ Installing the Battery 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 '●' 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.
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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: 1 3/8 inches (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 2 inches (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.
Wall Mounting the Soundbar
2 inches(5 cm) or more
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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 2
inches (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
2 inches
(5 cm) or more
2 inches
(5 cm) or more
4.6 inches
(11.6 cm)
5.1 inches
(13 cm)
Minimum 9.4 ~ 9.7 inches
(23.9 ~ 24.6cm)
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 2 or more inches (5cm) 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 THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect
wirelessly) automatically when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on. If the Link indicator ( ) does not
light when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the procedure below.
POWER
1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and
subwoofer into an AC wall outlet.
2. Press the ID SET button on the back of the
subwoofer with a small, pointed object for
5 seconds.
● The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the
LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly.
3. While the main unit is powered off (in STANDBY
mode), press and hold the (Mute) on the
remote control for 5 seconds.
4. The ID SET message appears on the Soundbar's
display.
5. To finalize the link, turn the main unit’s power on
while the subwoofer’s Blue LED blinks.
● The main unit and the subwoofer should now
be linked (connected).
● The Link indicator (Blue LED) on the
subwoofer should be on.
● If the Link indicator is not solid blue, the
linking process has failed. Turn off the main
unit and start again from Step 2.
● You can enjoy better sound from the wireless
subwoofer by selecting a Sound Effect.
(See page 10)
● Before moving or installing the product,
be sure to turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord.
● If the main unit is powered off, the
wireless subwoofer will be in standby
mode and the STANDBY LED on the upper
side will come on after the Link indicator
(Blue LED) blinks for 30 seconds.
● If you use a device that uses the same
frequency (2.4GHz) as the Soundbar near
the Soundbar, interference may cause
some sound interruption.
● The maximum transmission distance of
the wireless signal between the main unit
and subwoofer is about 33 ft(10m), but
may vary depending on your operating
environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic
wall is between the main unit and the
wireless subwoofer, the system may not
operate at all, because the wireless signal
cannot penetrate metal.
● If the main unit doesn't make a wireless
connection, follow steps 1-5 in the left
hand column to re-set the connection
between the main unit and wireless
subwoofer.
● The wireless receiving antenna is built into
the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit
away from water and moisture.
● For optimal listening performance, make
sure that the area around the wireless
subwoofer location is clear of any
obstructions.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AN HDMI CABLE
HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top
boxes, and more.
HDMI prevents any degradation to the signal due to conversion to analog and maintains the video and
audio quality of the original digital source.
HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)HDMI IN
HDMI IN
AUX IN
HDMI OUT(TV) OPTICAL IN
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
Digital Devices
HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the
HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the
HDMI OUT jack on your digital device.
and,
HDMI OUT (TV)
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the
HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product
to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
● HDMI is an interface that enables the
digital transmission of video and audio
data with just a single connector.
HDMI OUT (ARC)
The ARC function allows digital audio to output via
the HDMI OUT (ARC) port.
It can be enabled only when the Soundbar is
connected to a TV that supports the ARC function
● Anynet+ must be turned on.
● This function is not available if the HDMI
cable does not support ARC.
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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.
AUX IN
AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL IN
OPTICAL
OUT
HDMI IN
AUX IN
HDMI OUT(TV) OPTICAL IN
Audio Cable
or
Optical Cable
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.
(Not supplied) (supplied)
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FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
INPUT MODE
Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top p anel or the ( SOURCE) button on the remote control to
select the mode you want.
Input mode Display
Optical Digital input D.IN
AUX input AUX
HDMI input HDMI
BLUETOOTH mode BT
TV SoundConnect TV
USB mode USB
The unit turns off automatically in the following
situations.
● D.IN/HDMI/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. OFF/ON-AUTO POWER DOWN
appears on the display.
ARC (HDMI OUT)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) transmits the digital audio signal to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port.
HDMI Cable
1. Connect a TV supporting ARC to the Soundbar with an HDMI cable.
2. Turn on the TV, turn on the Soundbar, and then turn on the Soundbar's Anynet+ function.
3. Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top panel or the (SOURCE) button on the remote control
to select the D.IN mode.
● If the HDMI cable does not support the ARC function, ARC will not work.
● To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet+ off.
(Not supplied)
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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 the (SOURCE) button on the
remote control to select the BT mode.
● You will see BT READY on the front display
of the Soundbar.
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.
● When the Soundbar is connected to the
Bluetooth device, it will display [Bluetooth
device name]  BT on the front display.
●The device name can only be displayed in
English.An underline " _ " will be displayed if the
name is not in English.
● 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 the device,on D.IN/AUX/
HDMI/USB/TV mode, select "[Samsung]
Soundbar J-Series" from the list will
automatically change to BT mode.
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FUNCTIONS
▶ 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. ON-Bluetooth POWER appears on the Soundbar's display.
● 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.)
● Soundbar will appear in the Bluetooth device’s searched devices list only when the Soundbar is
displaying [BT READY].
● 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 Soundbar will display
BT DISCONNECTED on the front display.
▶ To disconnect the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device
Press the (SOURCE) button on the remote control or the ( ) button on the product's top panel to
switch from BT 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 16.25 ft. (5m).
● 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 by accessing the app through 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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