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GETTING STARTED SAFETY INFORMATION ●● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WJ7500R, PS-WJ7501R). 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.
GETTING STARTED FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Class B FCC Statement • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement : This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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 6 7 Safety Information 24 FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 25 What’s Included 7 Top / Front Panel 9 Remote Control 8 Installing the Soundbar 15 Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand 17 17 32 Installing the Wall Mount 20 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable 33 Troubleshooting Specifications Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
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 Caution Note Definition Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled. 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. Turns the power on and off. ENG (Power) Button VOL. - / + (Source) Button Display Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, or TV input. Displays the current mode. ●● While the unit is powered on, pressing the button for more than 3 seconds sets (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.
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS ENG SOURCE Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. 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 The Repeat function is available only when playing back music from Songs on phone or DMS of Samsung Multiroom app. OFF - REPEAT : Cancels Repeat Playback. TRACK - REPEAT : Plays a track repeatedly. ALL - REPEAT : Plays all tracks repeatedly.
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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR INSTALLATION ENG INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT ++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.
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 SERVICE SPK ADD DC 24V To mount the Soundbar onto the wall, follow these steps: 1. Place the Soundbar as shown in the illustration, ensuring that none of the buttons touch the surface it is lying on. You can use the Soundbar’s packaging to support its two ends. 2.
INSTALLATION Wall ENG 4. Insert the Wall-Mount Screws into the 3 holes one by one to fix the Wall-Mount Bracket on the wall. ●● Recommended screw : M5 1 2 5. Mount the Soundbar on the Wall-Mount Bracket in order of the following illustration (1 2).
INSTALLATION 6. Fix the Holder-Fix Mount (for wall-mount fixing) to join the Wall-Mount Bracket with the Soundbar. ●● Wall-Mount Screws are not provided. ●● Since different types of wall-mount screws are required depending on your wall, you should check your wall before installation and purchase the appropriate wall-mount screws to use.
PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TV STAND INSTALLATION Place the Soundbar on a TV stand. Holder-Foot : 3EA ENG Check for the supplied accessories shown below. 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. Place the Soundbar as shown in the illustration, ensuring that none of the buttons touch the surface it is lying on.
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 3. Remove Holder-Support (2 EA) from the Soundbar as shown in the illustration. 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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR AS A FREE-STANDING UNIT ENG 1. Center the Soundbar on the flat area in front of the TV. OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN LAN AUX IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN LAN AUX IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) LAN HDMI IN Clamp-Wire AUX IN 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.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS ●● Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a 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. 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.
CONNECTIONS ●● 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.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ●● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 10 for instructions. CONNECTING TO A TV USING AN HDMI (DIGITAL) CABLE HDMI Cable HDMI IN AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Wi-Fi SETUP SERVICE 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. 2.
CONNECTIONS ++Auto Power Link 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). 2. Press the D.IN mode. button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the 3. Press the Anynet+ button on the remote control to toggle the Auto Power Link function on and off. ●● Depending on the connected device, Auto Power Link may not function.
CONNECTIONS ●● 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.
OPTICAL OR ANALOG AUDIO CABLE CONNECTIONS Audio Cable (not supplied) AUX OUT OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console AUX IN Optical Cable (not supplied) 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V ++AUX Cable 1. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source Device using an audio cable. 2.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode Press the you want. Input mode Optical Digital input ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input HDMI input Display D.IN AUX HDMI BLUETOOTH mode TV SoundConnect BT TV AUTO POWER DOWN FUNCTION The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. ●● D.IN / HDMI / BT / TV Mode -- If there is no audio signal for 15 minutes.
FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH TO CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect 1. Press the mode. • Bluetooth device button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the BT 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.
FUNCTIONS ●● ●● ●● ●● 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 you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" from the device's scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to BT mode.
FUNCTIONS USING THE MULTIROOM APP BEFORE YOU BEGIN ++Communication Basics Internet Wireless Router Smart Device: Android or iOS (App Control) Requirements: 1. A Wireless Router and a Smart Device. 2. The wireless router must be connected to the Internet. 3. The smart device must be connected to the router via a Wi-Fi connection. INSTALLING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP To use the Soundbar with the Samsung Multiroom App, you must download and then install the Samsung Multiroom App on your smart device.
FUNCTIONS ++Launching the Samsung Multiroom App To launch the Samsung Multiroom app, tap the Multiroom app icon on your smart device. CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR NETWORK On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Follow the directions on your smart device’s screen. You can use the following music sources with the Samsung Multiroom app. -- Music files stored in your mobile phone, various music sources, and Internet radio.
FUNCTIONS The Network Standby On function becomes available if a wireless connection has been properly established between a smart device and the Soundbar. This function turns on the Soundbar automatically when a smart device attempts to connect to the Soundbar via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. If you turn the Soundbar on via a Bluetooth connection, its input mode is set to BT automatically. To turn the Soundbar on via Wi-Fi, you must have the Samsung Multiroom App installed on your smart device. 1.
FUNCTIONS AUX IN LAN HDMI IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL IN (TV-ARC) SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICE Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V SERVICE 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 ++If UPDATE was not displayed 2. Disconnect the power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar. ●● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on the main unit. ●● Updating firmware may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are stored in the USB storage device. ●● Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB device while updates are being applied. The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the table below if 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 GENERAL Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) Subwoofer (PS-WJ7500R / PS-WJ7501R) 15.0 lbs (6.8 kg) Main Unit 48.4 x 1.9 x 6.7 inches (1230.0 x 47.5 x 170.0 mm) Subwoofer (PS-WJ7500R / PS-WJ7501R) 17.8 x 13.2 x 6.1 inches (452.0 x 335.0 x 154.
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