Page 2 - FEATURES; LICENSES
2 FEATURES 3 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 f...
Page 3 - ENG; SAFETY INFORMATION; SAFETY WARNINGS; CAUTION
2 3 ENG 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 vol...
Page 4 - PRECAUTIONS
4 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 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 powe...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
4 5 ENG 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 Wa...
Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL; ▶ Icons used in this manual; WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 GETTING STARTED 7 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 instructi...
Page 7 - DESCRIPTIONS
6 7 ENG 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 ...
Page 8 - REAR PANEL
8 DESCRIPTIONS 9 REAR PANEL HDMI IN AUX IN HDMI OUT(TV ) O PTICAL 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...
Page 9 - REMOTE CONTROL; REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS
8 9 ENG 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 ...
Page 10 - ▶ Installing the Battery in the Remote Control
10 REMOTE CONTROL 11 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 selecti...
Page 11 - CONNECTIONS; INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT; ▶ Installation Precautions
10 11 ENG 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 wei...
Page 12 - DETACHING THE WALL MOUNT
12 CONNECTIONS 13 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,...
Page 14 - CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
14 CONNECTIONS 15 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 subwo...
Page 15 - CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AN HDMI CABLE
14 15 ENG 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...
Page 16 - CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AUDIO (ANALOG)
16 CONNECTIONS 17 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 HDM...
Page 17 - FUNCTIONS; INPUT MODE
16 17 ENG FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top panel 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 uni...
Page 18 - BLUETOOTH; ▶ To connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device
18 FUNCTIONS 19 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 Con...
Page 19 - ▶ To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Soundbar; ▶ To disconnect the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device; More About Bluetooth
18 19 ENG 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...
Page 20 - USING THE SAMSUNG AUDIO REMOTE APP; Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App
20 FUNCTIONS 21 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...
Page 21 - TV SOUNDCONNECT; ▶ Connecting a TV to the Soundbar
20 21 ENG FUNCTIONS TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. ▶ Connecting a TV to the Soundbar Connect 1. Turn on the TV and Soundbar. ● Open the menu of the TV. ● Move to Speaker Settings on the ...
Page 22 - USB; ▶ Before you connect a USB device
22 FUNCTIONS 23 USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. Display USB port 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the back of the product. 2. Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top panel or the ( SOURCE ) button on the remote control to select the U...
Page 23 - SOFTWARE UPDATE
22 23 ENG FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE 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. Note that if there are multiple upda...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING
24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. The unit will not turn on. ● Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? ¼ Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. ● Is there static electric...
Page 25 - APPENDIX; SPECIFICATIONS
24 25 ENG APPENDIX APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Model name HW-J550/HW-J551 GENERAL USB 5V/0.5A Weight Main Unit 1.7 Kg Subwoofer 6.8 Kg Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 943.6 x 56 x 65.5 mm Subwoofer 452 x 335 x 154 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % AMPLIFIER...