Samsung VL350 Installation instructions

FULL MANUAL

A RegulatoryCompliance Statements
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
This symbol indicates that
high voltage is present inside.
It is dangerous to make any
kind of contact with any
internal part of this product.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that
this product has included
important literature
concerning operation and
maintenance.
Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection
to electrical earth (ground).
AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol
is AC voltage.
DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol
is DC voltage.
Caution, Consult instructions foruse : This symbol instructs the userto consult the
user manual forfurther safety related information.
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WARNING
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To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects lled with liquids,
such as vases on the apparatus.
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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.
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CAUTION
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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
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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.
Safety Information
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A Safetyprecautions
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PowerSupplyPrecautions
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Do not overload outlets or extension cords.
-This may result in abnormal heat or re.
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Do not plug in orunplug the powercord with wet hands.
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Do not place the product near heating equipment.
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To clean the power plug blades, remove the plug from the wall outlet and wipe the blades with
a dry cloth only.
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Do not bend the powercord orpull it forcefully.
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Do not put heavy objects on the power cord.
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Do not plug the powercord into a loose ordamaged outlet.
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Fully insert the power cord's plug into the wall outlet so that the plug is rmly attached to the
outlet.
-If the connection is unstable, there is a risk of re.
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Before connecting the AC powercord to the DC adaptoroutlet, make sure the voltage
designation of the DC adaptorcorresponds to the local electrical supply.
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Installation Precautions
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Do not install the product near equipment or objects that generate heat or produce re (candles,
mosquito coils, heaters, radiators, etc.). Do not install in direct sunlight.
•
When moving the product, turn off the powerand disconnect all cords (include the powercord)
from the unit.
-A damaged cord may cause a re and poses a risk of electric shock.
•
Installing the product in environments with high heat or humidity, dust, or extreme cold, can
lead to quality problems orcause the product to malfunction. Before you install the product in
an environment that is outside the norm, please contact a Samsung dealeror service centre for
additional information.
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When placing the product on a shelf, cabinet, or desk, make sure the top panel faces upwards.
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Do not place the product on an unstable surface (e.g. a shaky shelf, a tilted desk, etc.).
-Dropping the product can cause it to malfunction and poses a risk of injury. Severe vibration
or impact can also cause the product to malfunction and lead to a re hazard.
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Install yourproduct with enough space around it forventilation.
-Leave at least10cm at the rearof the product and more than 5cm on each side of the
product.
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Keep the plastic packing materials out of reach of your children.
-Children playing with the plastic packing materials run the risk of sufcation.
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Usage Precautions
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Using for an extended time at high volume may cause serious damage to your hearing.
-If you are exposed to sound louder than 85db for an extended time, you may adversely
affect yourhearing. The louder the sound is, the more seriously damaged yourhearing
may become. Note that an ordinary conversation is between 50 to 60 db and road noise is
approximately 80 db.
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This product contains dangerous high voltage. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify
it yourself.
-Contact a Samsung dealeror service centre when your product is in need of repair.
•
Do not place any container that contains liquid on the product (e.g. a vase, beverages,
cosmetics, chemicals, etc.). Do do not allow any metal objects (e.g. coins, hair clips, etc.) or
ammable material (e.g. paper, matches, etc.) to enter the product (through the air vents, I/O
ports, etc.).
-If any harmful material or liquid enters the product, turn off the product immediately, unplug
the power cord, and then contact a Samsung dealerorservice centre.
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Do not drop the product. In case of a mechanical breakdown, disconnect the powercord and
contact a Samsung dealeror service centre.
-There is a risk of re or electric shock.
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Do not hold orpull the product by the power cord orthe signal cable.
-A damaged cable can cause the product to malfunction, cause a re, and poses a risk of
electric shock.
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Do not use or keep ammable materials near the product.
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If the product emits an abnormal sound or a burnt smell orsmokes, unplug the power-cord
immediately and contact a Samsung dealerorservice centre.
•
If you smell gas, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch the powerplug of the product.
Do not turn the product off oron.
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Do not strike or subject the product to a sudden shock. Do not pierce the product with a sharp
object.
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This product can be moved and placed indoors.
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This product is not waterproof ordustproof.
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Be careful when moving the product to avoid dropping it and possibly damaging it.
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Cleaning Precautions
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Never use alcohol, solvents, waxes, benzene, thinners, air freshener, or lubricants to clean the
product, orspray insecticide on the product.
-Using any of these materials can discolour the exterior coating or cause it to split or peel off,
or remove the labelling on the product.
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To clean the product, unplug the powercord, and then wipe the product with a clean, dry, soft
cloth (Microber, cotton).
-Avoid leaving dust on the product. Dust can scratch its surface.
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Contents
Safety Information
Regulatory Compliance Statements....ii
WARNING..........................................................ii
CAUTION............................................................ii
Safety precautions..................................iii
Power Supply Precautions .........................iii
Installation Precautions..............................iii
Usage Precautions........................................iv
Cleaning Precautions....................................v
Getting Started
Checking the Components.................. 2
Product Overview................................... 3
Top / Front / Right Side of the Speaker.....3
Rear of the Speaker........................................5
Using Dial Controller.............................. 6
Top of the Dial Controller.............................6
Bottom of the Dial Controller................... 8
Connecting between the Dial
Controller and Speaker.................................9
Connecting to Bluetooth
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wired
Network
Connecting an external device via
the AUX cable................................................ 13
Additional Functions
Using mobile device voice
recognition...............................................14
Using via Wi-Fi connection................ 16
Using 2 units - Audio Group.................... 16
Using 2 units - Stereo (Dedicated for
VL350 / VL351) ..............................................17
Connecting with a Samsung Smart TV......19
Appendix
Troubleshooting ....................................20
Open Source Licence Notice.............23
Licences ....................................................23
Specications .........................................23
Installing on a wall......................................24
Additional Information .......................25
About the Network Connection.............25
Works with SmartThings™......................25
Copyright..................................................25
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Getting Started
A Checking the Components
Check the components supplied with yourspeakers.
VL350 /VL351
Speaker Dial Controller AC/DC Adapter AC Plug
Connect the AC plug to the
AC/DC Adapter until you hear a
“snapping” sound to ensure they
are securely fastened.
(Dedicated for VL350 / VL351)
Quick Setup Guide Regulatory Guide
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The AC plug may look different or can be an integrated unit with the AC/DC adapter.
(Dedicated for VL350 / VL351)
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The AC plug cannot be removed after assembly. (Dedicated for VL350 / VL351)
VL550 /VL551
Speaker Dial Controller AC/DC Adapter
PowerCable Quick Setup Guide Regulatory Guide
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Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter at on a table or the oor. 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.
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To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung
Customer Care.
CAUTION
9
Do not place any items on top off or sit on the main unit.
9
Handle the product with care as it has sharp edges.
9
See the speaker's bottom forimportant safety information.
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A Product Overview
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Top / Front / Right Side of the Speaker
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
AUX
1
2
1
Volume
adjustment
(Turning the
Touch-wheel)
Touch and drag the touch wheel clockwise to
increase the volume.
Touch and drag the touch wheel anticlockwise to
decrease the volume.
Play/ Pause Touch pto play or pause music.
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2
LED
Display LED Status Description
Operation Mode
White
On Connected / Normal operation -
Blinking
Booting -
Ready forconnecting to Dial
Controller -
Updating the rmware -
Ready forWi-Fi connection Wi-Fi
Blue Blinking Waiting to connect the device Bluetooth
Red On Connection error -
Off Off Power saver -
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If not used for more than 5 minutes, the mode is changed to Standby to decrease energy consumption.
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The Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / AUX button activates one function at a time.
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Play / Pause and Skip features are not available in AUX mode.
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Press Bluetooth button for 5 seconds or more to set up Bluetooth connection.
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Mute / unmute feature can be used with the Play / Pause button while in AUX mode or Bluetooth mode
(connected to a TV).
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Rearof the Speaker
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
DC 24V
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DC IN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DC IN)
POWER
DC24V
SERVICE
AUXIN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DCIN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUXIN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DCIN)
POWER
DC 24V
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DC IN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DC IN)
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
POWER (DC IN)
Jack
1. Connect the power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
(Dedicated for VL550 / VL551)
2.Connect the AC/DC adapter output power cord (round plug) to the
POWER (DC IN) port on the speaker.
2RESETButton Press : The speakerpowers off and on again.
Long press it for5 seconds : The speakersettings are reset.
3CONNECT
Button
Press : To disconnect from orreconnect with the Dial Controller.
Long press it for5 seconds : To initiate Wi-Fi connection.
4LAN Jack Used to connect the speakerto the wired network.
5AUX IN Jack Connect it to the analogue output port on an external device.
6SERVICE Jack Used to update the speaker rmware by a service engineer.
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Use Cat 7 (*STP Type) cable for the connection. (* Shielded Twisted Pair)
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A Using Dial Controller
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Top of the Dial Controller
1
Multi-Function Button
2
LED Display
3
Volumewheel
4
Voice MIC
1
X1
Play/ Pause Touch X1 to play or pause music.
X 2
Playthe next
music
Touch X 2 to play the next music.
X 3
Playthe previous
music
Touch X 3 to play the previous music.
2 Sec
Mobile
devicevoice
recognition
Press for 2 seconds to activate the
voice recognition service in yourmobile
device.
•It is available only in Bluetooth mode.
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2
LED Display The indicator blinks, lights, or changes the colourdepending on the
speaker status.
LED Status Description
Operation Battery
Off All Off Standby Battery discharged
White
On Normal operation Fully charged
Blinking Waiting for connection
to the speaker -
Cyan On
Mobile voice
recognition active
(Dedicated for
Bluetooth)
-
Red On
Connection to the
speakerfailure -
In error
Pink
Blink once
after key use
-
Battery less than
10 %
On Currently charging
3
Volume
adjustment
(Turning the volume wheel)
Turn the volume wheel clockwise to increase
the volume.
Turn the volume wheel anticlockwise to
decrease the volume.
4
Voice MIC MICs that are used formobile device voice recognition.
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Play / Pause and Skip features are not available in AUX mode.
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Bottom of the Dial Controller
1
Remove the coverat the bottom of Dial Controllerand then turn on the power.
•
Charge yourDial Controllerbefore turning the poweron.
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
CONNECT
DC 5V
IN
RESET
1
2
3
OPEN
OPEN
CONNECT
RESET
OPEN
1
DC 5VIN Jack Connect the Micro USB cable to charge the Dial Controller.
2
RESETButton The Dial Controllerpowers off and on again.
3
CONNECT
Button Try connecting to a Speaker.
2
Check the LED status (blinking in pink). If the battery level is low, charge the Dial Controllerby
connecting the Micro USB cable. (Formore information about the LED display, see page 7.)
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It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the battery. Fully charged battery can last up to 90 days.
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Battery life is subject to use conditions and environment.
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Connecting between the Dial Controllerand Speaker
* Before use of the Dial Controller
Charge the Dial Controlleruntil the LED lights.
(When fully charged, the LED changes to
white.) CONNECT
DC 5V
IN
RESET Micro USB Cable
(not supplied)
1
Press the CONNECT button on
the rear of the speaker.
DC 24V
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DC IN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DC IN)
POWER
AUXIN
AUXIN
AUXIN
CONNECT
2
Press the CONNECT button on
the bottom of the Dial Controller.
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
CONNECT
RESET
OPEN
CONNECT
DC 5V
IN
RESET
CONNECT
3
Once the Dial Controllerand speaker
are connected, you can hearvoice message,
"Pairing is complete.", from speaker.
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You can connect a mobile device via the Bluetooth, and then enjoy sound from the speaker.
* First time connection
1
Press the Bluetooth button on the right side of the speakerfor 5 seconds ormore.
5 Sec
2
Select the speakerfrom the Bluetooth list on your mobile device and connect it.
(e.g. [AV] Samsung AKGVL5)
Mobile device
“[AV] Samsung AKG VL*”
* Reconnection
Only Step 2 is required when reconnecting to mobile devices.
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Bluetooth connection allows you to use voice recognition service in your mobile device.
Connecting to Bluetooth
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1
Press the Wi-Fi button on the right side of the speakerto switch to Wi-Fi mode.
2
Download the SmartThings app to your mobile device and then launch it.
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You cannot congure the settings for the devices that are not supported by the
SmartThings app.
•
SmartThings requirements : Android 6.0 or newer version / iOS 10.0 or newer version
•
To use the SmartThings app, a Samsung Account is required.
Mobile device
Android iOS
SmartThings app
3
Follow the instructions on the SmartThings app screen to complete settings.
Standby to be
connected
ConnectedSelect the device to
connect
Touch “Add device”
Connecting to Wi-Fi
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4
Repeat steps1-3 to connect all speakers to the same wireless router.
•
Spotify Premium users can enjoy music by using the Spotify app.
5-1
Follow the instruction below to reconnect orconnect to a newwireless router.
The speakergenerates a voice
message notifying that it is now
in standby mode.
DC 24V
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DC IN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DC IN)
POWER
CONNECT
Press the CONNECT button
for 5 seconds.
5 Sec
5-2
Repeat step 3.
* Deleting a device from SmartThings app
Touch in the top
right of the device
list
Touch "Edit" Touch next to
the device to
remove
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Connecting an external devicevia the AUX cable
You can connect a mobile device via the AUX cable, and then enjoy sound from the speaker.
1
Press the AUX button on the right side of the speaker to switch to AUX mode.
2
Connect the AUX IN port on the rear of the speaker to an external device via the AUX cable
(not supplied).
DC24V
SERVICE
AUXIN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DCIN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUXIN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DCIN)
POWER
DC 24V
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
POWER
NETWORK
(DC IN)
POWER
SERVICE
AUX IN
LAN
RESET
CONNECT
RESET
CONNECT
(DC IN)
POWER
AUX Cable
(not supplied)
Rearof the speaker External Device
(e.g. Mobile device)
Connecting to a Wired Network
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A Using mobile devicevoice recognition
Dedicated functions in Bluetooth mode
•This function can be used onlywhen a mobile device is connected via Bluetooth.
•The operation may differ depending on the specication of the mobile device.
Mobile DeviceVoice Recognition Service
2 Sec
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Depending on the voice recognition service provided by your mobile device (e.g. Bixby, Siri, Google Assistant,
etc.), its availability and usage may differ.
Function example Speaking example
Listening to music Play TOP100
Sending messages Forward my most recent text message to mom
Additional Functions
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1
Press the Bluetooth button on the right side of the speakerto switch to Bluetooth mode.
1-1
If you have not already, set up Bluetooth connection between the speakers and your
mobile device.
•
To connect a mobile device, please see [Connecting to Bluetooth]
Click here.
.
Mobile device
2
Press and hold the Multi-Function button on Dial Controlleruntil LED shows cyan.
(for 2 seconds or more)
2 Sec
3
LED colourturns cyan, indicating the device’s voice recognition is activated.
Speak directly to Dial Controllerto use voice recognition service.
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In case of S voice on Samsung Galaxy, be sure to release the lock pattern for use of the function.
CAUTION
9
Maintain at least1.5 cm distance between yourface and Dial Controllerwhen using voice recognition service.
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