Samsung HW-J250/ZA User manual

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HW-J250

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.

Special Sound Effects

You can select different Sound Effects - Voice (Red ) / Sports (Green ) / 3D Sound Plus (White ) /

STANDARD (Original Sound) - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.

Multi-function Remote Control

You can use the supplied remote control to control various operations with the simple press of a button.

USB Host Support

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.

Bluetooth Function

You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

Using 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 the Google Play store.

LICENSES

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the

Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, and DTS 2.0 Channel are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,

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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 that high voltage is present

inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact

with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that this product has

included important literature concerning operation

and maintenance.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth

(ground).

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is DC voltage.

Caution, Consult instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further

safety related information.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

• This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

• To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug

shall be readily operable.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

• To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug

must be easily and readily accessible at all times.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 power

cable from the AC wall socket if the unit malfunctions.

Your product is not intended for industrial use. It is for

personal use only. Condensation may occur if your

product has been stored in cold temperatures. If

transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately

2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature

before using.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat

sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the

unit to malfunction.

The battery used with this product contains chemicals

that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of

the battery in the general household trash. Do not

expose the battery to excess heat, direct sunlight, or fire.

Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the battery.

Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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PRECAUTIONS

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 (7~10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the unit on

amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. This unit is designed for continuous use. To fully turn off the

unit, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you intend to leave it unused for a long period of

time.

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WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. The remote control supplied

withthis product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can

cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away

from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it

away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek

immediate medical attention.

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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 Wall Mount

12 Detaching the Wall Mount

13 Installing the bracket without referring to

the Wall-mount Installation Guide

14 Connecting an External Device using Audio

(analog) cable or Optical (digital) cable

15 FUNCTIONS

15 Input Mode

16 Bluetooth

18 Using the Samsung Audio Remote APP

19 TV SoundConnect

20 USB

21 Software update

22 TROUBLESHOOTING

23 APPENDIX

23 Specifications

CONTENTS

● Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are

provided for reference only and may differ from

actual product appearance.

● An administration fee may be charged if either

(a) An engineer is called out at your request and

there is no defect with the product (i.e. where

the user manual has not been read).

(b) You bring the unit to a repair centre and there

is no defect with the product (i.e. where the

user manual has not been read).

● You will be informed of the administration fee

amount before a technician visits.

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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 instructions on the page that help you operate a function.

▶ Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting

1) Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)

2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 22)

▶ Copyright

Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

(Wall Mount L: 1EA)

(Wall Mount R: 1EA)

(Holder-screw2: 2EA)

(Holder-screw1: 2EA)

Remote Control / Lithium

Battery (3V : CR2032) User Manual Bracket-Wall Mount Holder-screw

Wall Mount Guide Power Cord DC Adapter Optical Cable

USB Cable

● The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

● Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.

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DESCRIPTIONS

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

STANDBY indicator (Red )Bluetooth POWER ON indicator

(Green )

VOL -/+

Controls the volume level.

LED

Displays the current mode.

Display Color Input mode

White D.IN (Optical Digital input)

mode

Red AUX input mode

Green TV SoundConnect

White BLUETOOTH mode

White USB mode

Red Voice Mode

Green Sports Mode

White 3D Sound Plus Mode

(Source) Button

Selects the D.IN, AUX, TV, BT, USB

input.

While the unit is powered on,

pressing the ( ) button for more

than 3 seconds sets the button to

act as the MUTE button. To cancel

MUTE button setup, press the

( ) button for more than 3

seconds again.

DESCRIPTIONS

TOP/FRONT PANEL

● When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 seconds delay before it produces sound.

● If you want to enjoy sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup

menu of your TV. Refer to the owner's manual supplied with your TV.

DESCRIPTIONS

REAR PANEL

● When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, pull the plug.

Do not pull the cable.

● Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components

are complete.

(USB Port)

Connect USB devices such

as MP3 players here to play

files on the devices.

OPTICAL IN

Connect to the digital (optical) output

of an external device.

AUX IN

Connect to the Analog output of

an external device.

DC 14V (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.

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REMOTE CONTROL

D.IN

AUX

▶ Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

1. Use a suitable coin to turn

the remote control's battery

cover counter clockwise to

remove it as shown in the

figure above.

2. Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the

positive (+) pole facing up when

inserting the battery. Put the battery

cover on and align the '●' marks

side by side as shown in the figure

above.

3. Use a suitable coin to turn the

remote control battery cover

clockwise as far as it will go to

fix it in place.

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS

Bluetooth POWER

Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote to turn the

Bluetooth Power On function on and off.

See pages 17 and 19 for details.

POWER

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

VOLUME

Adjusts the volume level of the unit.

If you set the volume to Max or Min, the

, LEDs turn on.

Bluetooth

Press the Bluetooth button to select Bluetooth mode.

D.IN

Press the D.IN button to select Digital In mode.

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.

Play/Pause

Press the +# button to pause a file temporarily.

Press the +# button again to play the selected file.

AUX

Press the AUX button to select the AUX mode.

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REMOTE CONTROL

D.IN

AUX

● Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name.

● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

USB

Press the USB button to select the USB mode.

REPEAT

Press to set the REPEAT function during music playback from a USB

device.

OFF-REPEAT : Cancels Repeat Playback (White ).

TRACK-REPEAT : Repeatedly play a track (Red ).

ALL-REPEAT : Repeatedly play all tracks (Green ).

RANDOM-REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order. (A track that has

already been played may be played again.) ( The Red and Green

blink alternately.)

TV SOUND CONNECT

Press the TV SOUND CONNECT button to select TV SoundConnect

mode.

SOUND EFFECT

Press the SOUND EFFECT button on the remote control to select a

sound mode (Voice, Sports, 3D Sound Plus, STANDARD). Select the

STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound. We

recommend that you select a Sound Effect mode based on the source

material and your personal taste.

●Voice : (Red )

●Sports : (Green )

●3D Sound Plus : (White )

AUTO POWER

Auto Power Link : Synchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical

source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on

your TV.

Press the AUTO POWER button. Each time the button is pressed, the

selection changes as follows :

AUTO POWER Link ON: Green and White

blink.

AUTO POWER Link OFF: Red and White

blink.

MUTE

Push the Mute button to turn the volume down to 0. Press again to

restore the sound to the previous volume level. If you turn mute on, the

current function LED blinks.

Skip Forward

If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you

press the ]button, the next file is selected.

WOOFER LEVEL

You can control the woofer volume.

Press or button on the WOOFER LEVEL button to increase or

decrease the woofer volume. You can select SW (-12, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2,

-1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6). When you select the SW -12 or SW +6,

the function LED lights.

• To adjust woofer level using mobile APP (Samsung Audio Remote),

use [, ]buttons to decrease or increase woofer level within 3

seconds since WOOFER button is pressed.

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