TW-J5500 User manual Wireless Audio - SoundTower Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
FEATURES / SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION FEATURES TV SoundConnect TV SoundConnect lets you listen to audio from your TV on your Wireless Audio - SoundTower via a Bluetooth connection and lets you control the sound. Special Sound Modes You can select different sound modes - MUSIC / VOICE / SPORTS / CINEMA / STANDARD(OFF) - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.
SAFETY INFORMATION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS 2.75 inch REC 4 inch 4 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 (2.75~4 inches / 7~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ENG 2 11 CONNECTIONS FEATURES 11 Connecting the external components 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 Safety warnings 12 FUNCTIONS 3 Safety Information 12 Input mode 3 Important Safety Instructions 13 Bluetooth 4 Precautions 15 TV SoundConnect 16 USB 6 GETTING STARTED 17 Listening to radio Before reading the user’s manual 18 The Recording function 6 What’s included 18 Software upgrade 7 DESCRIPTIONS 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Front/side panel 8 Rear panel 9 REMO
GETTING STARTED 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.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS ENG FRONT/SIDE PANEL USB 1 PORT DISPLAY Displays the current mode. USB 2 REC PORT PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Play or pause a music file. REC POWER BUTTON Turns the power on and off. REC FUNCTION BUTTON VOLUME +/- Selects the D.IN, FM, USB, AUX, BLUETOOTH, TV SOUNDCONNECT, input. Controls the volume level. REC BUTTON Press this button to use the recording function.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS REAR PANEL AUX IN 2 Connect to the Audio Out of an external analog component (for example, a receiver). FM ANT Connecting the FM Antenna 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA Jack. 2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect to the speakers. ONLY FOR SERVICE This jack is for service only. Please do not use.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL POWER Turns the product on and off. SOURCE Press to select a mode you want. VOLUME Adjusts the volume level of the unit. MUTE Cut off the sound temporarily. USB REC Press to record the selected file. SYNC Used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital TV. SOUND EFFECT STOP/TUNING MODE BUTTON Stop playing a music file. Press to select the "MANUAL" or "PRESET" radio tuning mode.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PRODUCT INSTALLATION Position of the product Place the speakers on the floor on either side of your TV. See the illustration below. Selecting the Listening Position ●● The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the size of the TV's screen away from the TV. Example : F or 32" TVs: 6.5~7.875 ft (2~2.4m) For 55" TVs: 11.5~13 ft (3.5~4m) ●● Place the speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (at about 45°) toward you.
CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS External Devices Method 3 AUDIO OUT Red W White Method 1 OPTICAL OUT MP3 Player Connecting to External Devices To select the correct mode for an external device after you have connected the device, press the time you press the button, the mode changes in this order : D. IN ; FM ; USB 1 ; USB 2 ; AUX 1 ; AUX 2 ; BLUETOOTH ; TV SOUNDCONNECT Three methods of connecting external devices to your product are explained below. button.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or the ( select the mode you want. ) button on the product's front panel to REC Input mode Optical Digital input FM mode Display D.IN FM USB 1 input USB 1 USB 2 input USB 2 AUX IN 1 input AUX 1 AUX IN 2 input AUX 2 BLUETOOTH mode BLUETOOTH TV mode TV SOUNDCONNECT The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. ●● D.
FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires! ENG ++To connect the product to a Bluetooth device To pair, the Bluetooth device must support the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect REC REC Bluetooth device 1. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or press the ( ) button on the product's front panel to display the BLUETOOTH message. 2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect.
FUNCTIONS ++The Bluetooth POWER Function ●● In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the product and the Bluetooth device exceeds 16.25 ft. (5m). When the Bluetooth Power function is on and the product is turned off, if a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the product, the product turns on automatically. 1. Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote control while the product is on. 2.
FUNCTIONS TV SOUNDCONNECT ++Connecting a TV to the product REC TV SOUN Connect 1. Turn on the TV and product. • Set the "Add New Device" menu selection of the TV to "On". 2. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or press the ( ) button on the product's front panel to select the TV SOUNDCONNECT mode. 3. On the TV, a message asking whether to enable the TV SoundConnect function appears. "[Samsung] SoundTower" is displayed on the TV screen. 4.
FUNCTIONS USB Connect an external storage device such as a USB flash memory or external HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to the product. You can play files in MP3/WMA format. Display USB port USB 1 REC REC ++Connecting the USB Device 1. Connect the USB device to the USB 1 port or the USB 2 port on the side of the product. 2. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or the ( ) button on the product's front panel repeatedly until USB 1 or USB 2 appears.
FUNCTIONS LISTENING TO RADIO ++To Select a Track from a USB Device 1. I f you want to move to the previous/next track, press the TUNING [,] buttons briefly. • The unit moves to the previous/next track within the directory. • If you press the TUNING [,] buttons more times than the number of files in the directory, the unit moves to the next directory. ++To Move to the Next/Previous Folder 1. P ress the ALBUM $ or % button on the remote control to move to the previous/next folder. 2.
FUNCTIONS ●● When the USB memory has insufficient free space, the system will display “NOT ENOUGH MEMORY”. ●● The USB device or HDD you are recording to must be formatted in the FAT file system. The NTFS file system is not supported. ●● The recording time may be longer with some USB devices. ●● The REPEAT and SOUND EFFECT functions are set to "OFF" automatically and are not available during recording.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The unit will not turn on. ¼¼Connect the power plug to the outlet. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? A function does not work when the button is pressed. ¼¼Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. • Is there static electricity in the air? Sound is not produced. • Is the Mute function on? ¼¼Press the Mute button to cancel the function. • Is the volume set to minimum? ¼¼Adjust the volume. The remote control does not work.
APPENDIX APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Model name TW-J5500 5 V/0.5 A USB Weight GENERAL Dimensions (W x H x D) Main unit 31.97 Ibs Speaker 29.1 Ibs Main unit 7.95 × 38.6 × 11.6 inches Speaker 7.95 × 38.6 × 11.
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