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HW-J551 User manual Wireless Audio - Soundbar Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register 'This Nanum Gothic Eco font is provided by NAVER' HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 1...
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 Google Play store. LICENSES Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 3 2015/2/12 15:43:43...
If transporting the unit Replace only with the same or equivalent type. during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 4 2015/2/12 15:43:44...
CONTENTS CONTENTS FEATURES 17 FUNCTIONS Licenses Input mode ARC (HDMI OUT) SAFETY INFORMATION Bluetooth Using The Samsung Audio Remote App Safety Warnings TV SoundConnect Precautions GETTING STARTED Software Update Before reading the User’s Manual 24 TROUBLESHOOTING What’s Included 25 APPENDIX...
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. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 7 2015/2/12 15:43:46...
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. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 8 2015/2/12 15:43:47...
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. * Anynet+:Press the AUTO POWER button to turn the Anynet+ function on or off.
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'●' marks side as far as it will go to fix by side as shown in the figure above. it in place. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 10 2015/2/12 15:43:47...
6. Set the holder screws on the back of the Soundbar into the grooves of the wall mounts. For safe installation, make sure to push the holder screws all the way to the bottom of the grooves. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 11 2015/2/12 15:43:48...
(5 cm) below the TV, if the TV is mounted on the wall. For your safety, if you do not mount the unit on the wall, install it on a secure, flat surface ● where it is unlikely to fall. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 12 2015/2/12 15:43:49...
If you are mounting the Wall Mounts beneath the TV, make sure to position the ● mounts 2 or more inches (5cm) below the TV and to align the mounts with the center of the TV as shown above. 5. Insert screws through the remaining holes, and then tighten. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 13 2015/2/12 15:43:49...
For optimal listening performance, make ● sure that the area around the wireless Before moving or installing the product, ● subwoofer location is clear of any be sure to turn off the power and obstructions. disconnect the power cord. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 14 2015/2/12 15:43:49...
HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. HDMI is an interface that enables the ● digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 15 2015/2/12 15:43:50...
OPTICAL IN Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV or Source Device. To use, change the function to D.IN. HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 16 2015/2/12 15:43:50...
(SOURCE) button on the remote control to select the D.IN mode. If the HDMI cable does not support the ARC function, ARC will not work. ● To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet+ off. ● HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 17 2015/2/12 15:43:51...
- If several Bluetooth devices are You will see a list of scanned devices. ● simultaneously paired with the Soundbar. 4. Select "[Samsung] Soundbar J-Series" from the - If the Bluetooth device is turned off, list. not in place, or malfunctions.
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Bluetooth device is out of range. Even within range, the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as walls or doors. This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation. ● HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 19 2015/2/12 15:43:51...
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.
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.
HE-AAC 48kbps~64kbps the product. Otherwise, you may encounter a 96KHz USB compatibility problem. up to 3000kbps *.wav 16KHz ~ 48KHz OGG 1.1.0 50kbps~500kbps *.ogg FLAC 1.1.0, 16KHz ~ up to 3000kbps *.flac FLAC 1.2.1 96KHz HW-J550-J551-XU ENG-20150211.indd 22 2015/2/12 15:43:53...
FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. Insert a USB device containing the ● firmware update into the USB port on the If an update is offered, you can update the firmware main unit.
The TV SoundConnect (TV pairing) failed. ¼ TV SoundConnect is supported by some Does your TV support TV SoundConnect? ● Samsung TVs released from 2012 on. Check your TV to see if it supports TV SoundConnect. Is your TV firmware the latest version? ●...
* S/N ratio, distortion, separation, and usable sensitivity are based on measurements using AES (Audio Engineering Society) guidelines. * Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler.
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EIRE EIRE This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- beyond the control of Samsung.
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