HW-J6501 User manual Curved 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 HW-J6501_XY,XL,XM,XP,XS_ENG_0227.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED FEATURES Streaming Music Services USB Host Support The Curved Soundbar makes diving into all your favourite music easier than ever before, thanks to its Wi-Fi capabilities. Simply access the Samsung Multiroom App to experience the best of the internet’s subscription streaming music services. 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.
GETTING STARTED SAFETY INFORMATION 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. ENG SAFETY WARNINGS This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
GETTING STARTED PRECAUTIONS 68.6 mm 99.1mm 99.1mm 99.1mm 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.
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS ENG 2 GETTING STARTED 23 FUNCTIONS 2 Features 23 Input Mode 3 Safety Information 24 Bluetooth 6 What’s Included 26 Using the Network Standby On Function 7 DESCRIPTIONS 26 Using the Multiroom Link 7 Top / Front Panel 28 Software Update 8 Rear / Bottom Panel 9 Remote Control 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 Troubleshooting 11 INSTALLATION 11 Installing the Soundbar 31 APPENDIX 11 Installing the Wall Mount 31 14 Attaching the Soundbar to your TV's Stand 14
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 Caution Note Definition Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled. Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function. Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS TOP / FRONT PANEL Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. ENG VOL. - / + (Source) Button Display Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. Displays the current mode. ● While the unit is powered on, pressing (Source) button for more than the 3 seconds sets the button to act as (Mute) button.
DESCRIPTIONS REAR / BOTTOM PANEL AUX IN HDMI IN Connect to the Analogue output of an external device. Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Use when connecting a supported external device. OPTICAL IN (D.IN) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. HDMI IN DC 14V AUX IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN LAN 5V 0.
DESCRIPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL ENG SOURCE Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Mute You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level. Repeat Press to set the Repeat function during music playback from a USB device. OFF - REPEAT : Cancells Repeat Playback. TRACK - REPEAT : Repeatedly play a track. ALL - REPEAT : Repeatedly play all tracks. RANDOM - REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order.
DESCRIPTIONS Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Play / Pause Press the & button to pause the playing of a file temporarily. Press the & 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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR ENG 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. ● Check the strength of the wall. If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit, reinforce the wall or install the unit on a different wall that can support the unit's weight.
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 Bracket-Wall (2ea) and screws to the marked locations. 4. Lift up the product after inserting the Bracket-Wall as shown. 12 HW-J6501_XY,XL,XM,XP,XS_ENG_0227.
INSTALLATION ENG SPK ADD OPTICAL IN Wi-Fi SETUP HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) LAN 5V 0.5A AUX IN DC 14V HDMI IN 5. Insert and fasten Holder-Fix Mount into each hole on the product’s bottom side. The product is fixed to the Bracket-Wall. ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ● Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may cause an injury or damage the product.
INSTALLATION ATTACHING THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR TV'S STAND You can attach the Soundbar to your TV's stand if you have a Samsung TV that has a stand that is compatible with this Soundbar. ● This Soundbar is compatible with model JU6700, JU6500 and JU7500, 48 inch, 55 inch and 65 inch, JU6610 - 48 inch and 55 inch, 2015 Samsung curved TVs. Please visit the home page of Samsung Electronics (www.Samsung.com) to see a detailed list of the compatible models.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS ENG ● 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 main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on.
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 be in standby mode and the STANDBY LED on the upper side will come on after the Link indicator (Blue LED) blinks for 30 seconds. ● If you use a device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound interruption.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ENG CONNECTIONS WITH TV USING HDMI (DIGITAL) CABLE HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN DC 14V AUX IN LAN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. (Source) button on the top panel of Soundbar or the SOURCE button on remote control to select 2. Press the the D.IN mode.
CONNECTIONS + Auto Power Link If you have connected the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable, set the Auto Power function ON to have the Soundbar turn on automatically when you turn the TV on. AUTO POWER LINK Display ON OFF - ANYNET+ / ON - POWER LINK OFF ON - ANYNET+ / OFF - POWER LINK 1. Connect the Soundbar and a TV with an Optical cable (not supplied). (Source) button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to 2. Press the select the D.IN mode. 3.
CONNECTIONS ENG ● Switching the Soundbar’s mode from TV to another mode automatically terminates TV SoundConnect. ● To connect the Soundbar to another TV, the existing connection must be terminated. ● Terminate the connection to the existing TV, and then press the & button on the remote control for 5 seconds to connect to another TV. ● The TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2012 on.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE 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 analogue and maintains the video and audio quality of the original digital source. HDMI Cable Digital Devices HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN DC 14V AUX IN LAN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD 1.
CONNECTIONS + AUX Cable 1. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source Device. ENG 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of Soundbar or the SOURCE button on 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. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel of Soundbar or the SOURCE button on remote control to select the D.IN mode.
CONNECTIONS ● Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported. ● Do not remove the USB device while it is transferring files. ● DRM-protected music files (MP3, WMA) from commercial web sites cannot be played. ● External HDDs are not supported. ● Mobile phone devices are not supported. ● File Format Type Compatibility list: Extension *.mp3 *.wma Codec Sampling Rate Bit rate MPEG 1 Layer1 32/44.1/48 32 ~ 448kbps MPEG 1 Layer2 32/44.1/48 32 ~ 384kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 32/44.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE Input mode ENG Press the (Source) button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode you want. Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI BLUETOOTH mode BT TV SoundConnect TV USB mode USB The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. ● D.IN / HDMI / BT / TV / USB / ARC Mode - If there is no audio signal for 15 minutes.
FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires! TO CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect Bluetooth device (Source) button on the main unit’s top panel or the SOURCE button on the remote control to 1. Press the select the BT mode. • You will see BT READY on the front display of the Soundbar. 2.
FUNCTIONS The Soundbar supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz). Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function. 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] Soundbar" from the device's scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to BT mode.
FUNCTIONS USING THE NETWORK STANDBY ON FUNCTION The Network Standby On function becomes available if wireless connection was properly established between the smart device and Soundbar. This function turns on the Soundbar automatically when a smart device attempts to connect to the Soundbar via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. If the Soundbar was turned on via Bluetooth connection, its input mode is set to BT automatically. Turning on the Soundbar via Wi-Fi is available only by using the App.
FUNCTIONS INSTALLING THE SAMSUNG MULTIROOM APP ENG To use the Soundbar, you must download and then install the Samsung Multiroom App by accessing the app through Google play or the App Store. With the Samsung Multiroom App installed, you can play music stored in your smart device, from connected devices and other content providers, and from Internet radio stations. + Android or iOS Download the Samsung Multiroom app from Google Play or the App Store of your smart device.
FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE HDMI IN DC 14V AUX IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) OPTICAL IN LAN 5V 0.5A Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD LAN 5V 0.5A UPDATING WITH USB Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar.
FUNCTIONS ● Do not format the USB device in the NTFS format. The Soundbar does not support the NTFS file system. ENG ● After the update, all settings are reset to their factory default settings. 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 connection to the subwoofer is not re-established automatically after the update, refer to page 15.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, please check the following. The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. • Is there static electricity in the air? Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. Sound is not produced. • Is the Mute function on? Press the • Is the volume set to minimum? Adjust the Volume.
APPENDIX APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS ENG Model name HW-J6501 USB Weight GENERAL AMPLIFIER Dimensions (W x H x D) 5V / 0.5A Main Unit 2.7 kg Subwoofer (PS-WJ6501) 6.8 kg Main Unit 1078 x 47.
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