Samsung HW-J4000, User Manual

Page 1: ...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 HW J4000 HW JM4000 ...

Page 2: ...s symbol is AC voltage DC voltage Rated voltage marked with this 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 apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor wall i...

Page 3: ...t Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow all the safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these Instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openi...

Page 4: ...away from children If you think the battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention 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 t...

Page 5: ...Wall Mount 15 Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand 15 Installing the Soundbar as a Free Standing Unit 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Connecting the Subwoofer 18 Connecting the SWA 8000S Sold Separately 20 Connecting to a TV 20 Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable 21 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI Digital Cable 21 TV SoundConnect 23 Connecting to External Devices 23 Optical or Analog Audio Cable 24 ...

Page 6: ...celed Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function Check for the supplied accessories shown below Remote Control Lithium Battery 3V CR2032 AH59 02733B 4301 001042 Power Cord 2 EA 3903 000599 AC DC Adapter BN44 00827A Optical Cable AH39 00779A 430 Wall Mount Guide AH63 04137A Holder Fix Mount 2 EA AH61 03909A Bracket Wall 2 EA AH61 03943A The appearance of the ac...

Page 7: ...the button for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as the Mute button To cancel the Mute button setup press the button for more than 3 seconds again When you plug in the AC cord the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds When you turn on this unit there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound If you want to enjoy sound only from the Soundbar you must turn off the T...

Page 8: ...HDMI IN Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable Use when connecting a supported external device AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device LABEL When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from a 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 c...

Page 9: ...Sound settings ON SURROUND SOUND OFF SURROUND SOUND SOUND EFFECT You can select from 6 different sound modes STANDARD Original Sound MUSIC CLEAR VOICE SPORTS MOVIE and NIGHT MODE depending on the content you want to listen to Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound DRC Dynamic Range Control Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital Press and hold the SOUND EFFE...

Page 10: ...o delay between 0 ms 300 ms In USB mode TV mode and BT mode the Audio Sync function may not available To turn on or off of the rear speaker sound select REAR SPEAKER in Sound Control and then adjust the volume between OFF RS and ON RS by using the buttons To control the volume of the rear level sound select REAR LEVEL in Sound Control and then adjust the volume between RS 6 6 by using the buttons ...

Page 11: ...tion VIZIO LG Sony Sharp PHILIPS PANASONIC TOSHIBA GRUNDIG Hisense RCA This function may not be compatible with your TV s remote depending on the remote control s manufacturer To turn off this function press the SOUND button for 5 seconds OFF TV REMOTE appears on the Soundbar s display INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Use a suitable coin to turn the remote control s battery cover cou...

Page 12: ... for the kind of wall you have plaster board iron board wood etc If possible fix the support screws into wall studs Purchase wall mounting screws according to the type and thickness of the wall you will mount the Soundbar on Diameter M5 Length 1 3 8 inches or longer recommended Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall Make sure the unit is turned off and u...

Page 13: ...e 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 Attach the Soundbar to the 2 Bracket Wall pieces as shown in the illustration ...

Page 14: ...y to the wall so that it does not fall off If the unit falls off it may cause an injury or damage the product When the unit is installed on a wall please make sure that children do not pull any of the connecting cables as this may cause it to fall For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation install the speaker system at least 2 inches 5 cm below the TV if the TV is mounted on the wall...

Page 15: ...nter 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 Center the Soundbar on the flat area in front of the TV Install it on a level and firm surface ...

Page 16: ... Important Before you begin put the battery into the remote See page 11 for instructions POWER 1 Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet 2 Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small pointed object for 5 seconds The STANDBY indicator turns off and the LINK indicator Blue LED blinks quickly 3 While the main unit is powered off in STANDBY mode...

Page 17: ... t make a wireless connection follow steps 1 5 on the previous page to re set the connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer Keep the unit away from water and moisture For optimal listening performance make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer location is clear of any obstructions LED INDICATOR LAMP STATUS...

Page 18: ...e LEDs on your subwoofer and the SWA 8000S flash and then glow continuously the SWA 8000S is completely connected This may take a few minutes Once connected your Soundbar and the Wireless Receiver Module are automatically reconnected even after you turned them off and then on If the Wireless Receiver Module is not linked to your Soundbar displaying the LED indicator in Red connect them as follows ...

Page 19: ...ion If there isn t enough room place these speakers so they face each other Position them about 2 to 3 feet above your ear facing slightly downward Use the speaker cable to connect the Wireless Receiver Module to the Surround Speakers Each speaker has a colored label on its back or underside Each cable has a single colored band near its end Match the band on each cable to the speaker label by colo...

Page 20: ...the remote control to select the D IN mode 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 1 Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable 2 Press the button on the main unit s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select ...

Page 21: ...provides an ARC port connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN ARC port We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible If you use a cored HDMI cable use one whose diameter is less than 0 55 inches 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 s...

Page 22: ...t be stable or the audio may stutter If this occurs relocate the TV or Soundbar so that they are within operational range and then re establish the TV SoundConnect connection TV SoundConnect Operational Ranges Recommended pairing range within 78 7 inches within 2m Recommended operational range within 32 8 ft 10m The Play Pause Next and Prev buttons on the Soundbar or Soundbar s remote do not contr...

Page 23: ...le not supplied Optical Cable AUX Cable 1 Connect AUX IN Audio on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source Device using an audio cable 2 Press the button on the top panel of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the AUX mode Optical Cable 1 Connect OPTICAL IN Audio on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable 2 Pre...

Page 24: ...can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar DC 14V AUX IN OPTICAL IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT TV ARC 5V 0 5A 5V 0 5A Display USB port 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port on the back of the product 2 Press the button on the main unit s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the USB mode 3 USB appears on the display screen The Soundbar connection to ...

Page 25: ...ype Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16KHz 48KHz 80kbps 320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 16KHz 48KHz 80kbps 320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16KHz 48KHz 80kbps 320kbps MPEG 2 5 Layer3 16KHz 48KHz 80kbps 320kbps wma Wave_Format_MSAudio1 16KHz 48KHz 56kbps 128kbps Wave_Format_MSAudio2 16KHz 48KHz 56kbps 128kbps aac AAC 16KHz 96KHz 48kbps 320kbps AAC LC 16KHz 96KHz 128kbps 192kbps...

Page 26: ... DOWN FUNCTION The unit turns off automatically in the following situations D IN HDMI BT TV USB Mode If there is no audio signal for 5 minutes AUX Mode If the AUX cable is disconnected for 5 minutes If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the AUX cable is connected Auto Power Down function can be turned off only in that case To turn off Auto Power Down function while in AUX mode press and hold t...

Page 27: ...etooth device s user manual 3 Select Samsung HW Jxxxx J Series from the list When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device it will display Bluetooth device name BT on the front display 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 Jx...

Page 28: ...paired devices The Bluetooth device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once Soundbar will appear in the Bluetooth device s searched devices list only when the Soundbar is displaying BT READY In the TV SoundConnect mode the Soundbar cannot be paired to another Bluetooth device BLUETOOTH POWER ON BLUETOOTH POWER If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the S...

Page 29: ... the distance between the Soundbar and Bluetooth device the worse the quality is If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range the connection is lost In poor reception areas the Bluetooth connection may not work properly The Bluetooth connection only works when it is close to the unit The connection will be automatically cut off if the Bluetooth device is out of range Even within range t...

Page 30: ...ceive more information about downloading update files 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 Here to unzip the folder 3 Turn off the Soundbar and connect ...

Page 31: ... or remove the USB device while updates are being applied The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update After update is completed the user setup in Soundbar is initialized We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update Note that updating firmware resets the subwoofer connection too If the connection to the subwoofer is ...

Page 32: ...ction Adjust the volume The remote control does not work Are the batteries drained Is the distance between the remote control and main unit too far Replace with new batteries Move closer to the unit The TV SoundConnect TV pairing failed Does your TV support TV SoundConnect Is your TV firmware the latest version Does an error occur when connecting TV SoundConnect is supported by some Samsung TVs re...

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Page 34: ...sult in service problems incorrect electrical line voltage fluctuations and surges customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions cleaning maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book product removal or reinstallation reception problems and distortion related to noise echo interference or other signal transmission and deliver...

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