HW-J7500 HW-J7501 Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WJ7500 / PS-WJ7501) User manual Curved Soundbar Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Features Streaming Music Services USB Host Support The Curved Soundbar makes diving into all your favorite music easier than ever before, thanks to its Wi-Fi capabilities. Simply access the Samsung Multiroom App to experience the best of the internet’s subscription streaming music services. 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.
GETTING STARTED 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. The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. The explanation point within the triangle indicates that there are important instructions accompanying the product.
GETTING STARTED Precautions 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 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). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 25 FUNCTIONS 2 Features 25 Input Mode 3 Safety Information 26 Bluetooth 6 What’s Included 28 Using the Multiroom App 29 Using the Network Standby On Function 30 Software Update 7 DESCRIPTIONS 7 Top / Front Panel 8 Rear / Bottom Panel 32 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Remote Control 32 11 INSTALLATION 33 APPENDIX 11 Installing the Soundbar 33 11 Wall Mounting the Soundbar and a TV 14 Attaching the Soundbar to your TV's Stand 15 Mounting the Cover-Feet (4 pieces)
GETTING STARTED What’s Included 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. Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Top / Front Panel Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. (Source) Button Display Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. Displays the current mode. ●● While the unit is powered on, (Source) button pressing the for more than 3 seconds sets the (Mute) button to act as the (Mute) button.
DESCRIPTIONS Rear / Bottom Panel OPTICAL IN (D.IN) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. HDMI IN Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Use when connecting a supported external device. LAN Lets you connect to a network using a LAN cable. AUX IN AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
DESCRIPTIONS Remote Control 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. 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.
DESCRIPTIONS Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Play / Pause Press the p button to pause a file temporarily. Press the p 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. SOUND EFFECT You can select the sound modes - STANDARD (Original Sound), MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA, and NIGHT MODE - depending on the content you want to listen to.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installing the Soundbar ENG Wall Mounting the Soundbar and a TV ●● This Soundbar is compatible with the 55 inch and 65 inch S8500 and S9000 2015 Samsung curved TVs and with the 65 inch S9500 2015 Samsung curved TV. Please visit the home page of Samsung Electronics (www.Samsung.com) to see a detailed list of the compatible models. ●● When mounting the Soundbar to a JS9500 series TV, use the 1.6 inch Cover-Distance which is included in the Samsung Mini Wall Mount kit.
AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) INSTALLATION Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP 5V 0.5A SPK ADD DC 24V AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) 3. Fasten the four Holder-Screws 1 and four of the Holder-Screws 2 to the four holes in the Soundbar, as shown in the illustration. Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) 5V 0.5A 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V 4.
INSTALLATION ENG 65” S9500 TV 6. To mount the Soundbar on a compatible Samsung TV, use the Guide on the TV to position the TV-Mount on the TV correctly. 7. Fasten the TV-Mount to the TV using the remaining 4 Holder-Screws 2. 8. After attaching the TV-Mount, mount the TV on the wall. Soundbar base TV base, with TV-Mount attached 9. Carefully push the Soundbar onto the TV-Mount as far as it will go, as shown in the illustration. 10.
INSTALLATION Attaching the Soundbar to your TV's Stand You can attach the Soundbar to your TV's stand if you have a Samsung TV that has a stand that is compatible with this Soundbar. Check for the supplied accessories shown below. Holder-Foot : 3EA Holder-Screw 2 : 3EA AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) 2 Wi-Fi SETUP 5V 0.5A SPK ADD DC 24V AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) 1 Wi-Fi SETUP 5V 0.5A SPK ADD DC 24V 1.
INSTALLATION ENG 4. Align the Soundbar’s center with the center of the base of the TV, and then carefully push it onto the stand as far as it will go, as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to unbalance the TV. ●● Do not place heavy items on the main unit. Do not step on the main unit. Installing the Soundbar as a Free-Standing Unit 1. Center the Soundbar on the flat area in front of the TV.
INSTALLATION OPTICAL IN AUX IN AUX IN AUX IN LAN LAN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN LAN Clamp-Wire AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN Assembling the Clamp-Wire Attach the clamp-wire to the unit as shown, and then run the cables through the clamp-wire to keep them neat. Mounting the Cover-Feet (4 pieces) onto the Subwoofer R WE PO 1 2 3 1.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting the Subwoofer Connecting to the Subwoofer Automatically 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. • When the subwoofer is completely connected, the blue LED Link Indicator on the subwoofer stops blinking.
CONNECTIONS ●● 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.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV HDMI Cable HDMI IN AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Wi-Fi SETUP 5V 0.5A SPK ADD DC 24V 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. (Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote 2. Press the control to select the D.IN mode.
CONNECTIONS ++Auto Power Link If you have connected the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable, you can set the Auto Power function ON to have the Soundbar turn on automatically when you turn the TV on. AUTO POWER LINK Display ON OFF - ANYNET+ / ON - POWER LINK OFF ON - ANYNET+ / OFF - POWER LINK 1. Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable (not supplied). (Source) button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control 2. Press the to select the D.
CONNECTIONS 21 ENG ●● 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 32.8 ft, the connection may not be stable or the audio may stutter.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to External Devices 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 Cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) Digital Devices 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V 1.
CONNECTIONS ++AUX Cable 1. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source Device. ++Optical Cable 1. Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device. (Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote 2. Press the control to select the D.IN mode. USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. Display AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) USB port 5V 0.
CONNECTIONS ●● 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: Extension *.mp3 *.wma Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate MPEG 1 Layer1 32/44.1/48 32 ~ 448kbps MPEG 1 Layer2 32/44.1/48 32 ~ 384kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 32/44.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS Input Mode Input mode Optical Digital input ARC (HDMI OUT) input Display 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 / ARC Mode -- If there is no audio signal for 15 minutes. ●● AUX Mode -- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 15 minutes. -- If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the AUX cable is connected.
FUNCTIONS 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. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Press the (Source) 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.
FUNCTIONS 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.
FUNCTIONS Using the Multiroom App The Samsung Multiroom app lets you connect the Soundbar to a smart device, your network, and the Internet. Once the Soundbar is connected to a smart device that has the Multiroom App installed, you can also connect the Soundbar and multiple Samsung Multiroom devices together wirelessly and play audio through them. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ++Communication Basics Smart Device: Android or iOS (App Control) Internet Wireless Router Requirements: 1.
FUNCTIONS ++Launching the Samsung Multiroom App To launch the Samsung Multiroom app, tap the Multiroom app icon on your smart device. On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Follow the directions on your smart device’s screen. ●● For further information, refer to the Web Manual. -- Web manual : www.Samsung.com → Owners & Support → Manuals & Downloads → Product name search → HW-J7500 or HW-J7501 ●● For wired network connections, we recommend using CAT 7 cable.
FUNCTIONS AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) Software Update 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V 5V 0.5A Updating with USB Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar.
FUNCTIONS ●● Do not format the USB device in the NTFS format. The Soundbar does not support the NTFS file system. ●● Depending on the manufacturer, some USB devices may not be supported. Auto update If the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for the latest firmware and update when new firmware becomes available, even if it is turned off. ●● The Soundbar is configured to run Auto Update by default.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? ¼¼Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Specifications ENG Model name HW-J7500 / HW-J7501 5V / 0.5A USB Weight GENERAL Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 8.8 lbs Subwoofer (PS-WJ7500 / PS-WJ7501) 17.2 lbs Main Unit 48.4 x 1.9 x 6.7 inches Subwoofer (PS-WJ7500 / PS-WJ7501) 19.7 X 13.1 X 6.
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