About the Samsung HW-J470
Get "surrounded" with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers
Get "surrounded" with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers
Tired of underwhelming sound from your TV's built-in speakers? Samsung's HW-J470 system features real 4.1-channel surround sound to put you in the middle of the action. The sound bar can be wall-mounted or set on your entertainment center to deliver the mids and highs you need to hear, and the wireless sub can sit anywhere nearby to deliver the low-end punch. The included surround speakers come with a wireless module for easy setup — rather than run speaker wires to the back of your room, you plug the module into a wall outlet behind your seating area and connect the rear speakers to it.
Music, too
This system has Bluetooth on board, so you can wirelessly stream music from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers. There's also a USB port, so you can load up a thumb drive with your favorite digital music, pop it in the rear-panel port, and leave it there, so you always have music cued up and ready to play. Even with a wall-mounted bar, you won't lose access to the USB port. The HW-J470 includes a USB cable and adapter, so you can use thumb drives without direct access to the rear-panel port.
Get connected
The HW-J470 has several input options, so you have flexibility when setting up and connecting external devices, like Blu-ray players and video streaming boxes. In addition to the music streaming mentioned above, Bluetooth also enables you to wirelessly connect to a compatible Samsung TV. Once you've connected devices via HDMI, optical cable, USB, 3.5mm aux cable and Bluetooth, you can easily switch from one source to another, using the included remote. A display screen on the front of the sound bar lets you know which source is active.
Product highlights:
Sound bar:
- slim profile is ideal for wall-mounting beneath a flat-panel TV
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
- TV SoundConnect feature lets you wirelessly connect to a compatible Samsung TV via Bluetooth
- Dolby® Digital and DTS® decoding
- USB port lets you play digital music files from a thumb drive
- front-panel display shows selected input
- HDMI in/out with Audio Return Channel
- optical digital audio input (cable included)
- 3.5mm minijack input
- 37-3/4"W x 2-3/8"H x 2-5/8"D
- weight: 3.5 lbs.
Subwoofer:
- 6-1/2" woofer
- bass-reflex (ported) enclosure delivers powerful bass response
- connects wirelessly to sound bar for easy placement
- 7-1/16"W x 14-1/4"H x 11-13/16"D
- weight: 10.12 lbs.
General:
- rear speakers connect wirelessly to the sound bar for quick and easy surround sound placement
- includes wireless module for the rear speakers
- 460 watts system power
- 3D video pass-through via HDMI
- bracket and hardware included for mounting bar to a wall
- remote control with subwoofer level control
- Samsung's Audio Remote app lets you operate your sound bar with a compatible Android® phone (free download from the Google Play store)
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # HW-J470
What's in the box:
Samsung HW-J470 owner's manual
- Active soundbar speaker (HW-J470)
- Wirless powered subwoofer (PS-WJ470)
- 2 Rear speakers (PS-FS1-3)
- Wireless rear receiver (SWA-7000S)
- AC power adapter (w/ attached 5' DC cord)
- Three 5' AC power cords
- Remote control (AH59--02692H)
- CR2032 3V battery
- 6.5" Optical cable
- Two 13' speaker cables
- USB right-angle adapter
- 2 Wall-brackets
- 2 Wall-holders
- 2 Screws
- Wall-Mount Template
- User Manual
- Quick Installation Guide
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | Bar | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | Yes | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 4.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | Yes | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | No | |
Auto Volume | No | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | Surround Sound | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | Yes | |
HDMI eARC Input | No | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
USB Type-A Input | Yes | |
Subwoofer Output | Wireless | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | --- | |
Midrange | --- | |
Woofer | --- | |
Subwoofer Driver | 6.5 Cone | |
Enclosure | Acoustic Suspension | |
System Frequency Response | Not Given | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 160 | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | 140 | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | 1 | |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | 1.4 | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | 1080p | |
HDR Video Compatible | --- | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | Android | |
HDMI CEC | Yes | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | Yes | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | No | |
Chromecast built-in | No | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | None | |
Bands | N/A | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | Yes | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 2-5/8H x37-11/16W x 2-9/16D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 3.5 lbs | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | 14-5/16H x 7-1/16W x 12-15/16D | |
Subwoofer Weight | 10.14 lbs | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
Product Research
Soundbar Speaker/Sub System
Audio/Video Connectivity
Bluetooth + Remote Control
Mounting Options
Soundbar Speaker/Sub System
Wireless Audio Soundbar System: The Samsung HW-J470 delivers true surround sound in your living room with an active soundbar speaker and powered sub in the front, plus two wireless rear speakers in the back. The rear speakers and sub connect wirelessly to the soundbar.
- Active Soundbar: The active soundbar speaker incorporates four drivers, two tweeters and two midrange woofers, powered by a 80 watt x 2 channel amplifier. This combination delivers rich, detailed sound.
- Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The wireless powered subwoofer receives its low-frequency audio signal wirelessly from the soundbar via 2.4GHz transmission. There are no cords to connect, except the AC power cord. You can place the wireless powered subwoofer up to 33' away from the soundbar. The wireless powered subwoofer features a side-firing 6.5" woofer inside a bass-reflex cabinet with a rear-firing port. The woofer is powered by a built-in 140 watt amplifier.
- Rear Speakers w/ Wireless Receiver: This active soundbar system comes with two rear surround speakers (each with a single full-range driver) and a 80 watt x 2 channel wireless rear receiver for a more true surround sound. The wireless rear receiver allows you to transmit the system's rear-channel audio wirelessly (via RF) to the surround speakers. The wireless receiver is placed in the back of the room next to the surround speakers (the wireless receiver module will require and AC outlet). The included speaker wire then connects from the wireless receiver to the rear speakers, saving your from having to run speaker wire all the way to the front of the room to plug into the back of the soundbar speaker system.
Surround Sound Decoding: The Samsung HW-J470 wireless audio soundbar system employs decoders compatible with Dolby Digital (2ch), DTS (2ch) and Samsung's Sound Effect modes.
- Surround Sound: The Surround Sound feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.
- Sound Effects: The Samsung HW-J470 offers 5 different sound effects modes (Music, Voice, Sports, Cinema, Night, and Standard), depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.
Audio Settings: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system provides various audio adjustments to customize your listening experience.
- AV Sync: AV Sync can be used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital HDTV. Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, you can adjust the audio delay time to match the video. You can adjust the AV Sync from 0 to 300ms.
- Equalizer: You can independently adjust the system's Bass & Treble (-6 to +6), or you can go a step further and adjust the system's 7-band EQ (160, 300, 600, 1.2k, 2.5k, 5.0k, 10.0k Hz) from -6 to +6.
- Subwoofer Level: You can independently adjust the volume of the wireless powered subwoofer from -12 to +6, using the system's remote control.
Audio/Video Connectivity
HDMI 1.4 Input/Output: The soundbar of the Samsung HW-J470 wireless audio soundbar system is fitted with an HDMI 1.4 input and HDMI 1.4 output. HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously for a simpler connection, and provides a clearer picture and better sound. The unit's HDMI input and output support 1080p and 3D-video pass-through. The HDMI output also supports ARC. You should connect your Blu-ray player or satellite/cable box directly to the HW-J470's HDMI input and then connect the soundbar system's HDMI output to your flat-panel TV's ARC-enabled HDMI input.
- 1080p Pass-Through: The HDMI jacks support up to 1080p video (not 4K).
- Dolby Digital & DTS Compatible: The HDMI input/output support Dolby Digital and DTS (up to 2ch).
- 3D Ready: The HW-J470 can pass through 3D video from 3D-ready Blu-ray players to 3D-ready TVs, via HDMI (1.4). You will also need compatible 3D-ready glasses and 3D-video content.
- ARC: The unit's HDMI output also supports the ARC function. This allows you to connect your Blu-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box directly to the system's HDMI input and connect the system's HDMI output to your television for audio from the wireless audio soundbar system or your TV. Your TV must also be ARC compatible.
Analog + Digital Inputs: The Samsung HW-J470 wireless audio soundbar system features both analog (3.5mm) and digital (optical) audio inputs.
- Optical Digital Input: The Samsung HW-J470 wireless audio soundbar system's soundbar is equipped with an optical (toslink) digital input to connect your television, Blu-ray/DVD player, or satellite/cable box. The digital optical output terminals of most newer flat-panel TVs only send a Dolby Digital audio signal when receiving Dolby Digital surround sound from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection, or connected USB device; and will output only 2ch PCM from sources connected to the TV via HDMI, or RCA (like your Blue-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box).
- Aux Input: The Samsung HW-J470 's soundbar features a stereo audio minijack (3.5mm) input to connect your analog television or other analog audio component.
Note: To get the best audio performance out of the Samsung HW-J470, use the system's HDMI input and optical digital input to connect your Blu-ray player and satellite/cable box. Then connect the system's HDMI output to your TV's HDMI ARC input. By connecting your Blu-ray player and satellite/cable box directly to the soundbar system, you'll gain Dolby Digital/DTS decoding from these two sources.
USB Port: You can connect and play music files from external USB mass storage class devices (such as a USB thumbrive) using the soundbar's rear-panel USB (type-A) port and USB adapter cable. The HW-J470 supports USB devices formatted in FAT16/32 with MP3 (16-48kHz), WMA (16-48kHz), AAC (16-96kHz), WAV (16-48kHz), FLAC (16-96kHz), or OGG (16-48kHz) music files. You can control basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Fast-Forward/Backward, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random. The system will also charge (5V/0.5A) your connected USB device.
Bluetooth + Remote Control
Built-in Bluetooth: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming, Android smartphone control via Samsung's Audio Remote app, and Samsung's TV SoundConnect function.
- Bluetooth A2DP: You can wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone (like your iPhone or Android) to the Samsung HW-J470 and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires. The HW-J470 does not control your Bluetooth-enabled device; you will continue to control your music from your Bluetooth-enabled device. Song/artist information will also still need to be viewed from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
- Bluetooth Remote App (for Android): Download Samsung's Audio Remote app onto your Android (OS 3.0+) smartphone or tablet to control the HW-J470 soundbar system wirelessly from your mobile device over Bluetooth.
- SoundConnect (for Samsung TVs): You can simplify the installation of the HW-J470 by eliminating the need for a wired connection between a Bluetooth-enabled Samsung TV and the soundbar. Simply plug the soundbar and the subwoofer into AC power and follow the simple pairing instructions to wirelessly connect the soundbar to select Bluetooth-enabled Samsung TVs. SoundConnect is only available on select 2013-up Samsung TVs (6500 series and higher)
Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Samsung HW-J470.
Remote Control w/ Anynet+: The included IR remote control provides wireless operation of the Samsung HW-J470 system. Anynet+ is a convenient feature that offers linked operation with other Samsung components (up to 12) that have the Anynet+ feature, and lets you control those products with one Samsung remote control. To operate this function, you must connect Samsung HW-J470 wireless audio soundbar system to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
Auto Power On/Off: The Samsung wireless audio soundbar system offers Auto Power On/Off functionality.
- Power Link (Auto On): The wireless audio soundbar system is automatically turned on when you turn on your TV or any device connected to the wireless audio soundbar system with an optical cable.
- Auto Off: If a TV or any device connected to the wireless audio soundbar system is off and there is no audio signal, the soundbar system will turn off after 20 minutes.
Mounting Options
Wall-Mount or Tabletop Mount the Soundbar Speaker: The soundbar speaker is designed to be mounted directly below or above your flat-panel HDTV in a horizontal orientation. The soundbar can be placed on a shelf or table-top. The soundbar also includes a wall-mount bracket which allows you to fix the speaker to a wall.
Flexible Placement for Wireless Powered Sub: Thanks to its 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, you can place the powered subwoofer up to 32.8' away from the soundbar. There are no cords to connect, except the AC power cord.
Rear Speaker Placement: The rear speakers should be placed at the side or behind your main listening area. The rear speakers can be placed on stands or wall-mounted via the keyhole slot on the back panel.
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