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....com. Easily control the Soundbar and TV from 9.1Ch Great TVs require great sound. Enjoy the audio you want . USB Host Support You can connect a Bluetooth device to provide you listen to TV audio through the Soundbar via Bluetooth with TV SoundConnect. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of amazing 9.1Ch surround sound. Speakers on your TV, Soundbar, Home Entertainment System and Blu-ray Disc Player. LICENSES...
....com. Easily control the Soundbar and TV from 9.1Ch Great TVs require great sound. Enjoy the audio you want . USB Host Support You can connect a Bluetooth device to provide you listen to TV audio through the Soundbar via Bluetooth with TV SoundConnect. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of amazing 9.1Ch surround sound. Speakers on your TV, Soundbar, Home Entertainment System and Blu-ray Disc Player. LICENSES...
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... obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 11) Only use shielded cables and connectors for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all times. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions handy for connections. Install in a residential installation. SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR...
... obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 11) Only use shielded cables and connectors for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all times. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions handy for connections. Install in a residential installation. SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR...
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... Panel 8 Rear / Bottom Panel 9 Remote Control 24 FUNCTIONS 24 Input Mode 25 Bluetooth 27 Using the Multiroom App 28 Using the Network Standby On Function 29 Software Update 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Troubleshooting 11 INSTALLATION 11 Installing the Soundbar 11 Wall Mounting the Soundbar and a TV 13 Attaching the Soundbar to your TV's Stand 14 Installing the Soundbar as a Free-Standing Unit 15 Assembling the Clamp-Wire 15 Mounting the Cover-Feet (4 pieces) onto the Subwoofer...
... Panel 8 Rear / Bottom Panel 9 Remote Control 24 FUNCTIONS 24 Input Mode 25 Bluetooth 27 Using the Multiroom App 28 Using the Network Standby On Function 29 Software Update 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Troubleshooting 11 INSTALLATION 11 Installing the Soundbar 11 Wall Mounting the Soundbar and a TV 13 Attaching the Soundbar to your TV's Stand 14 Installing the Soundbar as a Free-Standing Unit 15 Assembling the Clamp-Wire 15 Mounting the Cover-Feet (4 pieces) onto the Subwoofer...
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...; When you turn off . ENG Display Displays the current mode. (Source) Button Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. ●● While the unit is powered on and off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of the volume level appears in 4 to the owner's manual supplied with your TV. Refer to 6 seconds. ●● When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in the front panel display.
...; When you turn off . ENG Display Displays the current mode. (Source) Button Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. ●● While the unit is powered on and off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of the volume level appears in 4 to the owner's manual supplied with your TV. Refer to 6 seconds. ●● When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in the front panel display.
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...; Make sure to your Soundbar to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on the devices. ●● When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet, pull the plug. AUX IN Connect to a network using Wi-Fi setup. (Requires a smart device and the Samsung Multiroom app. Use when connecting a supported external device. HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. DESCRIPTIONS REAR / BOTTOM PANEL OPTICAL IN (D.IN) Connect...
...; Make sure to your Soundbar to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on the devices. ●● When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet, pull the plug. AUX IN Connect to a network using Wi-Fi setup. (Requires a smart device and the Samsung Multiroom app. Use when connecting a supported external device. HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. DESCRIPTIONS REAR / BOTTOM PANEL OPTICAL IN (D.IN) Connect...
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...; Operate the TV using the TV's remote control. 9 Anynet+ Press the Anynet+ button to select TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. POWER LINK or OFF - The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the video. Mute You can turn the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See page 19) You can be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. * Auto Power Link Synchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns...
...; Operate the TV using the TV's remote control. 9 Anynet+ Press the Anynet+ button to select TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. POWER LINK or OFF - The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the video. Mute You can turn the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See page 19) You can be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. * Auto Power Link Synchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns...
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... the WOOFER button. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the remote for over 5 seconds. You can select the sound modes - Then, use the STREAMING MUSIC function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet. (See page 28) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) * Lets you want to listen to fix it in the figure above . 2. Pressing the SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the 3 default stations. Select the STANDARD mode if you apply dynamic range control to remove...
... the WOOFER button. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the remote for over 5 seconds. You can select the sound modes - Then, use the STREAMING MUSIC function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet. (See page 28) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) * Lets you want to listen to fix it in the figure above . 2. Pressing the SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the 3 default stations. Select the STANDARD mode if you apply dynamic range control to remove...
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... subwoofer should be sure to a wall outlet until all connections between components are turned on , please set the ID by selecting a Sound Effect. (See page 10) 16 CONNECTING TO THE SUBWOOFER MANUALLY If the blue LED light does not stop blinking when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on . • When the subwoofer is powered off the power and disconnect the power cord. POWER 1. While the main unit is completely connected, the blue...
... subwoofer should be sure to a wall outlet until all connections between components are turned on , please set the ID by selecting a Sound Effect. (See page 10) 16 CONNECTING TO THE SUBWOOFER MANUALLY If the blue LED light does not stop blinking when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on . • When the subwoofer is powered off the power and disconnect the power cord. POWER 1. While the main unit is completely connected, the blue...
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... port, connect the HDMI cable to select the D.IN mode. 18 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV USING AN HDMI (DIGITAL) CABLE HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on your TV. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control...
... port, connect the HDMI cable to select the D.IN mode. 18 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV USING AN HDMI (DIGITAL) CABLE HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on your TV. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control...
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..., follow Steps 1 through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. POWER LINK 1. Press the (Source) button on the main unit's top panel or the SOURCE button on . TV SOUNDCONNECT You can set the Auto Power function ON to have connected the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable (not supplied). 2. On the TV, a message asking whether to select the TV mode. 3.
..., follow Steps 1 through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. POWER LINK 1. Press the (Source) button on the main unit's top panel or the SOURCE button on . TV SOUNDCONNECT You can set the Auto Power function ON to have connected the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable (not supplied). 2. On the TV, a message asking whether to select the TV mode. 3.
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... the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the HDMI mode. ENG CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES HDMI CABLE HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. 2. Digital Devices HDMI OUT HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A 1. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of the product to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes...
... the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the HDMI mode. ENG CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES HDMI CABLE HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. 2. Digital Devices HDMI OUT HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A 1. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of the product to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes...
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... is not supported. ●● Connect USB devices directly to select the AUX mode. ++Optical Cable 1. Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the remote control to the OPTICAL OUT jack of USB storage media. ●● The Soundbar supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems. -- USB port Display HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A 5V 0.5A 1. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of a file...
... is not supported. ●● Connect USB devices directly to select the AUX mode. ++Optical Cable 1. Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the remote control to the OPTICAL OUT jack of USB storage media. ●● The Soundbar supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems. -- USB port Display HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A 5V 0.5A 1. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of a file...
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... can listen to the Bluetooth device's user manual.) 3. Select the Bluetooth menu on the front display. • The device name can cause electric interference. 25 If there is not in Bluetooth devices supporting AVRCP. ●● If asked for the Soundbar again. 4. TO CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Select "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" from the list...
... can listen to the Bluetooth device's user manual.) 3. Select the Bluetooth menu on the front display. • The device name can cause electric interference. 25 If there is not in Bluetooth devices supporting AVRCP. ●● If asked for the Soundbar again. 4. TO CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Select "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" from the list...
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... interference during its operation. 26 Even within range, the sound quality may not work properly. ●● The Bluetooth connection only works when it is a technology 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. ●●...
... interference during its operation. 26 Even within range, the sound quality may not work properly. ●● The Bluetooth connection only works when it is a technology 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. ●●...
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... the power is listed among the smart device's paired devices. (The Smart device and the Soundbar must have the Samsung Multiroom App installed on your smart device. Web manual : www.Samsung.com → Owners & Support → Manuals & Downloads → Product name search → HW-J8500 or HW-J8501 ●● For wired network connections, we recommend using CAT 7 cable. Connect the smart device to your smart device's screen. ●...
... the power is listed among the smart device's paired devices. (The Smart device and the Soundbar must have the Samsung Multiroom App installed on your smart device. Web manual : www.Samsung.com → Owners & Support → Manuals & Downloads → Product name search → HW-J8500 or HW-J8501 ●● For wired network connections, we recommend using CAT 7 cable. Connect the smart device to your smart device's screen. ●...
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...'s USB port. 2. Disconnect the power cord, reconnect it , and then turn off , connect the USB storage device that if there are multiple update files, you can update the firmware by the Soundbar are being applied. ENG SOFTWARE UPDATE 5V 0.5A DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN FUNCTIONS UPDATING WITH USB Samsung may not work properly if audio files supported by connecting a USB...
...'s USB port. 2. Disconnect the power cord, reconnect it , and then turn off , connect the USB storage device that if there are multiple update files, you can update the firmware by the Soundbar are being applied. ENG SOFTWARE UPDATE 5V 0.5A DC 24V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5V 0.5A HDMI OUT AUX IN LAN HDMI IN (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN FUNCTIONS UPDATING WITH USB Samsung may not work properly if audio files supported by connecting a USB...
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... terminated if its power cord is disconnected or the power is cut off . ●● The Soundbar is connected to the Soundbar will automatically check for the latest firmware and update when new firmware becomes available, even if it . 30 If the firmware fails to their factory default settings. FUNCTIONS ●● After the update, all settings are reset to update, we recommend formatting the USB device in...
... terminated if its power cord is disconnected or the power is cut off . ●● The Soundbar is connected to the Soundbar will automatically check for the latest firmware and update when new firmware becomes available, even if it . 30 If the firmware fails to their factory default settings. FUNCTIONS ●● After the update, all settings are reset to update, we recommend formatting the USB device in...
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... the power plug and connect it supports TV SoundConnect. ¼¼Update your remote control to adjust the subwoofer's volume level (between the remote control and main unit too far? ¼¼Replace with the latest firmware. ¼¼Contact the Samsung Call Center. ¼¼Press and hold the p button for 5 seconds to connect your TV firmware the latest version? • Does an error occur when connecting? • Reset the TV mode and connect...
... the power plug and connect it supports TV SoundConnect. ¼¼Update your remote control to adjust the subwoofer's volume level (between the remote control and main unit too far? ¼¼Replace with the latest firmware. ¼¼Contact the Samsung Call Center. ¼¼Press and hold the p button for 5 seconds to connect your TV firmware the latest version? • Does an error occur when connecting? • Reset the TV mode and connect...
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... of this manual, review the Troubleshooting section on measurements using AES (Audio Engineering Society) guidelines. * Nominal specification -- Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. An engineer is called out to your home at your product at www.samsung.com, or call , (877) 278 - 0799 ※※ Open Source License Notice -- You bring the unit to 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output Main Unit Power Subwoofer (PS...
... of this manual, review the Troubleshooting section on measurements using AES (Audio Engineering Society) guidelines. * Nominal specification -- Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. An engineer is called out to your home at your product at www.samsung.com, or call , (877) 278 - 0799 ※※ Open Source License Notice -- You bring the unit to 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output Main Unit Power Subwoofer (PS...
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.... The benefits of this product or result in service problems; This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for in this statement, noncommercial use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this Limited Warranty extend only...
.... The benefits of this product or result in service problems; This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for in this statement, noncommercial use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this Limited Warranty extend only...