Samsung HW-J8500R - Manuals

ENG 5 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 cancelled. Note Indicates tips or instru...

6 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. (Source) Button Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, or TV input. ● While the uni...

8 DESCRIPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL Anynet+ Press the Anynet+ button to turn the Anynet+ function on or off. (Default : Auto Power Link 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 S...

ENG 9 DESCRIPTIONS STREAMING MUSIC Press STREAMING MUSIC button to listen to an Internet radio station. Each time you press this button, the Soundbar switches to the next default station, cycling through the 3 default stations. To use the STREAMING MUSIC function, the Soundbar must be connected to t...

10 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR 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 wa...

14 INSTALLATION PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TV STAND Place the Soundbar on a TV stand. ● If the Holder-Foot (3 EA) and Holder-Support (2 EA) are not attached to the Soundbar, start at Step 1 below. If they are attached to the Soundbar, start at Step 4. AUX IN LAN HDMI IN O PTICA L IN HDMI O UT (TV -AR...

ENG 15 INSTALLATION ● Do not place heavy items on the main unit. Do not step on the main unit. INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR AS A FREE-STANDING UNIT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN O PTICA L IN HDMI O UT (TV -ARC) SERVICE SPK ADD Wi-Fi SETUP DC 24V AUX IN LAN HDMI IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) SERVICE SPK ADD Wi-Fi...

16 INSTALLATION ASSEMBLING THE CLAMP-WIRE AUX IN LAN HDMI IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) AUX IN LAN HDMI IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) AUX IN LAN HDMI IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) AUX IN LAN HDMI IN OPTICAL IN HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) Clamp-Wire Attach the clamp-wire to the unit as shown, and the...

ENG 17 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 SU...

18 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 in standy mode and the STANDBY LED on the top will blink Red directly. (no blue LED). ● If you use a device that uses ...

ENG 19 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 9 for instructions. TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. Connect 1. Turn on the TV a...

20 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV USING AN HDMI (DIGITAL) CABLE AUX I N LAN HDMI IN OPTI CAL I N HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) SER VICE SPK ADD Wi-Fi S ETUP DC 24V HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) 1. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the prod...

ENG 21 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 ...

22 CONNECTIONS OPTICAL OR ANALOGUE AUDIO CABLE This unit comes equipped with one digital optical in jack and one analogue audio (AUX) in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to external devices. AUX I N LAN HDMI IN OPTI CA L I N HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) 5V 0.5A SPK AD D Wi-Fi S ETUP DC 24 V OPTICAL IN ...

ENG 23 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 ARC (HDMI OUT) input D.IN AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI BLUETOOTH mode BT TV SoundConnect TV AUTO POWER DOWN FUNC...

24 FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with 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 ...

ENG 25 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 d...

26 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 devi...

ENG 27 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...

28 FUNCTIONS USING THE NETWORK STANDBY ON FUNCTION 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 Soundb...

ENG 29 FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICE AU X IN LAN HDMI IN O PTIC AL IN HDMI OUT (TV -ARC ) SER VICE SPK ADD Wi-Fi SETUP DC 24V 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 devi...

30 FUNCTIONS + If UPDATE was not displayed 1. Turn off the Soundbar, connect the USB storage device that contains update files to the Soundbar’s USB port. 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...

ENG 31 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, please check the following. 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 electricity in the air?...

32 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Weight Main Unit 5.0 kg Subwoofer (PS-WJ8500R / PS-WJ8501R) 10.6 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 1450.0 x 60.0 x 185.0 mm Subwoofer (PS-WJ8500R / PS-WJ8501R) 500.0 x 332.0 x 181.0 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 ...

ENG 33 APPENDIX LICENCES Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under licence from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol ...

· 4 · English Y CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SOUNDBAR MAIN UNIT You can enjoy rich bass tones and better sound quality by linking the subwoofer to the Soundbar main unit. Subwoofer Soundbar Main Unit Sou So Unit Unit The Soundbar main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatica...

· 5 · English CONNECTING TO YOUR TV You can enjoy TV sound after connecting the Soundbar to your TV with or without a cable. c Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 16 for instructions. Method 1. Connecting with a Cable HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) Bottom of Soundbar HDMI IN (...

· 6 · English T Method 2. TV SoundConnect (Linking to a Samsung TV with Bluetooth) 1. Turn on your Samsung TV and the Soundbar. 2. Select TV mode in your Soundbar display by pressing the button on the top of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on your remote control. (Modes are displayed in the follow...

· 7 · English Method 3. Connecting to a Wireless Network Installing the Samsung Multiroom App and Connecting Wirelessly To install Samsung Multiroom app for the first time, follow the steps shown below. 1. Press and hold the SPK ADD button on the rear of the Soundbar for more than 1 second. • There ...

· 8 · English Y Adding the Soundbar to an Existing Multiroom Audio System If the Samsung Multiroom app is already installed for use with another multiroom audio device, follow these steps to add the Soundbar. 1. Press and hold the SPK ADD button on the rear of the Soundbar for more than 1 second. • ...

· 9 · English Connecting the Soundbar to your Samsung Smart TV You can connect your TV to the Soundbar through a wireless network and enjoy the TV sound. c Important: Make sure that the TV and Soundbar are connected to the same network.(How to check your Samsung TV network : Home menu  Network  Ne...

· 10 · English Connecting Samsung Multiroom Audio System to the Surround You can enjoy three-dimensional sound in surround mode after connecting two Multiroom Audios and a Soundbar. c Surround connection between a Multiroom Audio and a Soundbar is unavailable. 1. Touch to go to the list of all speak...

· 11 · English CONNECTION VIA BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with stereo sound, all without wires! c It is not possible to connect multiple Bluetooth devices at the same time. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Press the button on the top of the Soundbar or the...

· 12 · English CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DEVICE You can enjoy sound from separate external devices such as a BD player/game console/set-top box, etc. by connecting them to your Soundbar. HDMI OUT (TV -ARC) HDMI IN HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Cable (not supplied) External Device Soundbar HDMI OUT ...

· 13 · English SOFTWARE UPDATE Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. Auto Update The automatic update function is enabled on the Soundbar by default. Automatic firmware updates are searched for and performed if the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, irrespec...

· 14 · English For Soundbar Main Unit (Wallmount Components) Holder-Screw 1 (4 EA) Holder-Screw 2 (for Soundbar main unit fixing) (4 EA) Wall-Mount Bracket Holder-Fix Mount (for wall-mount fixing) 1. Place the Soundbar as shown in the illustration, ensuring that none of the buttons touch the surface...

· 16 · English Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. SOURCE Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Mute Sets the volume temporarily to 0. Press again to cancel. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Inserting Battery before using the Remote Control 1. Use a suitable coin to turn t...

· 18 · English TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. Is there static electricity in the air? Disconnect the power...

· 19 · English OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE For further information on Open Sources used in this product, please visit the website: http://opensource.samsung.com IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SERVICE • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual prod...

This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased. However, Samsung Authorise...

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