Samsung HW-J6500R User Manual
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  • Page 1 HW-J6500R HW-J6501R User manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED SAFETY INFORMATION ● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WJ6500R, PS-WJ6501R). 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 CAUTION indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the...
  • Page 3 GETTING STARTED FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Class B FCC Statement Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) The included module(s) has been tested and found to that produce heat.
  • Page 4 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).
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 22 FUNCTIONS Safety Information Input Mode What’s Included Bluetooth Using the Multiroom App DESCRIPTIONS Using the Network Standby On Function Top / Front Panel Software Update Rear / Bottom Panel Remote Control 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 INSTALLATION Troubleshooting Installing the Soundbar 31 APPENDIX...
  • Page 6: What's Included

    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 canceled. Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.
  • Page 7: Descriptions

    DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS TOP / FRONT PANEL VOL. - / + (Power) Button Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level Turns the power on and off. appears in the front panel display. (Source) Button Display Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, or TV input. Displays the current mode.
  • Page 8: Rear / Bottom Panel

    Soundbar connect the Soundbar through the USB Port. supply jack, and then to your network using to a Samsung HUB connect the AC power Wi-Fi setup. (Requires a (purchased separately) adaptor plug to a wall smart device and the or a network.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    (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 Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Center Line Center Line 2. Mark the location where the screws will go through on the wall, and then remove the installation guide. Next, drill holes for the screws using an appropriately sized drill bit. 3. Fasten the 2 Bracket-Wall pieces firmly to the wall at the marked locations using the appropriate screws. 4.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 5. Insert a Holder-Fix Mount into each hole on the product’s bottom side. Tighten each Holder-Fix Mount to fix the Soundbar to the 2 Bracket-Wall pieces. ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ●...
  • Page 14: Placing The Soundbar On A Tv Stand

    INSTALLATION PLACING THE SOUNDBAR ON A TV STAND Place the Soundbar on a TV stand. 1. 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. INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR AS A FREE-STANDING UNIT 1.
  • Page 15: Connections

    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)
  • Page 16 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 front will blink Red directly.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv

    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 A DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN HDMI IN DC 14V AUX IN 5V 0.5A OPTICAL IN...
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Tv Using An Hdmi (Digital) Cable

    ● Anynet+ must be turned on. ● This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. 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.
  • Page 19 To connect to the other TV, follow Steps 1 through 4 above. ● 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.).
  • Page 20: Connecting To External Devices

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES OPTICAL OR ANALOG AUDIO CABLE This unit comes equipped with one digital optical in jack and one analog audio (AUX) in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to external devices. Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN Audio Cable BD / DVD player /...
  • Page 21: Hdmi Cable

    CONNECTIONS 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 audio quality of the original digital source.
  • Page 22: Functions

    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 Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input HDMI HDMI input BLUETOOTH mode...
  • Page 23: Bluetooth

    • The device name can only be displayed in English. An underline " _ " will be displayed if the name is not in English. • If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with the Soundbar, delete the previous "[Samsung] HW-Jxxxx" found by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Soundbar again.
  • Page 24 ● 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.
  • Page 25: Using The 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. You can download the app from Google Play or the App Store. With the Samsung Multiroom App installed, you can play music on your Soundbar that is stored on your smart device, located on other connected devices, provided by other content providers, or streamed from Internet radio stations.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Using The Network Standby On Function

    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.
  • Page 28: Software Update

    + Updating Procedure 1. Follow the steps below to download the product software: Go to the Samsung website at (samsung.com/sec)  search for the model name - select the customer support option (the option name is subject to change) 2. Save the downloaded software to a USB stick and select "Extract to the folder name" to unzip the folder.
  • Page 29 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 on the main unit. ●...
  • Page 30: 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).
  • Page 31: Appendix

    ● If you have a problem with this product, we strongly recommend you read the appropriate section of this manual, review the Troubleshooting section on page 30, visit the Support page for your product at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to find an answer before you contact a service center for a repair.
  • Page 32 To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 33 19 Chapin Rd. Building D, Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG U.S.A www.samsung.com/us/support 85 Challenger Road (726-7864) Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 ©2016 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved...

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