Samsung HW-A550 Installation instructions

HW-A550

FULL MANUAL

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ENG - ii

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY WARNINGS

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.

Refer to the table below for an explanation of

symbols which may be on your Samsung product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

This symbol indicates that high voltage

is present inside. It is dangerous to

make any kind of contact with any

internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that this product

has included important literature

concerning operation and maintenance.

Class II product : This symbol indicates

that it does not require a safety

connection to electrical earth (ground).

If this symbol is not present on a

product with a power cord, the product

MUST have a reliable connection to

protective earth (ground).

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that

the rated voltage marked with the

symbol is AC voltage.

DC voltage : This symbol indicates that

the rated voltage marked with the

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 re or electric shock, do

not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

•TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•This apparatus shall always be connected to a

AC outlet with a protective grounding

connection.

•To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,

the plug must be pulled out from the mains

socket, therefore the mains plug shall be

readily operable.

•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or

splashing. Do not put objects lled with

liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

•To turn this apparatus off completely, you

must pull the power plug out of the wall

socket. Consequently, the power plug must

be easily and readily accessible at all times.

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PRECAUTIONS

1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your

house complies with the power

requirements listed on the identication

sticker located on the bottom 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 ampliers

or other equipment which may become hot.

This unit is designed for continuous use. To

fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug

from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you

intend to leave it unused for a long period of

time.

2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC

plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due

to lightning could damage the unit.

3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or

other heat sources. This could lead to

overheating and cause the unit to

malfunction.

4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e.

vases), and excess heat (e.g. a replace) or

equipment creating strong magnetic or

electric elds. Unplug the power cable from

the AC wall socket if the unit malfunctions.

Your product is not intended for industrial

use. It is for personal use only. Condensation

may occur if your product has been stored in

cold temperatures. If transporting the unit

during the winter, wait approximately

2 hours until the unit has reached room

temperature before using.

5. The battery used with this product contains

chemicals that are harmful to the

environment. Do not dispose of the battery

in the general household trash. Do not

expose the battery to excess heat, direct

sunlight, or re. Do not short circuit,

disassemble, or overheat the battery.

CAUTION : Danger of explosion if the battery

is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The user manual has two parts: simple paper

USER MANUAL and a detailed FULL MANUAL you

can download.

USER MANUAL

See this manual for safety instructions,

product installation, components,

connections, and product specications.

FULL MANUAL

You can access the FULL MANUAL on

Samsung’s on-line customer support centre by

scanning the QR code. To see the manual on

your PC or mobile device, download the

manual in document format from Samsung’s

website. (http://www.samsung.com/support)

Design and specications are subject to change

without prior notice.

ENG - iv

CONTENTS

01 Checking the Components 2

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 2

02 Product Overview 3

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 3

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 4

03 Connecting the Soundbar 5

Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 5

Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- 6

– Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar ------------------------- 6

– Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails ------------------------- 7

Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar ------------------------- 9

04 Connecting to your TV 11

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable ------------------------- 11

– Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 11

– Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 12

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- 14

– Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 14

05 Connecting an External Device 16

Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 16

Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 17

06 Connecting a USB Storage Device 18

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07 Connecting a Mobile Device 19

Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 19

08 Using the Remote Control 23

How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 23

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 26

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 27

Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 27

09 Installing the Wall Mount 28

Installation Precautions ------------------------- 28

Wallmount Components ------------------------- 28

10 Software Update 30

How to check the Firmware version ------------------------- 30

Update Procedure ------------------------- 31

If UPDATE is not displayed ------------------------- 31

11 Troubleshooting 32

12 Licence 34

13 Open Source Licence Notice 35

14 Important Notes About Service 35

15 SpecicationsandGuide 36

Specications ------------------------- 36

ENG - 2

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries

x 2

Power Cord

(Subwoofer, Soundbar)

AC/DC Adapter

(Soundbar)

Optical Cable

x 2 (M4 x L10)

x 2 x 2

Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw Screw Bracket-Wall Mount

•For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached

to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

•To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or

Samsung Customer Care.

•Depending on the region, the appearance of the AC plug may differ from the plug displayed above,

or it may be supplied integrated with the AC/DC adapter.

•The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)

Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow

until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AA batteries

(1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide

the back cover back into position.

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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

Position the product so that

the SAMSUNG logo is

located on the top. Top Panel

󱂖

󱂓

󱂔 󱂕

󱂓Display

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

󱂔

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

•Auto Power Down Function

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations:

– In D.IN / HDMI / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.

󱂕

(Volume) Button

Adjusts the volume.

•When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar’s front display.

󱂖

(Source) Button

Selects the source input mode.

Input mode Display

Optical Digital input D.IN

ARC (HDMI OUT) input D.IN TV ARC (Auto conversion)

HDMI input HDMI

BLUETOOTH mode BT

USB mode USB

•To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT” mode, and then press and hold the

(Source) button for more than 5 seconds.

•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 TV’s speakers in the Audio

Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your TV.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

DC 24V

HDMI

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

AUX IN

HDMI IN

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

󱂕

󱂖

󱂗

󱂓

󱂔

󱂓DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.

󱂔USB (5V 0.5A)

Connect a USB device here to play music les stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.

󱂕

HDMI

Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

Connect to the HDMI output of an external device.

󱂖HDMI TO TV (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI (ARC) jack on a TV.

󱂗DC 24V (Power Supply In)

Connect the AC/DC power adapter.

•When disconnecting the power cable of the AC/DC power adapter 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

components are complete.

ENG - 5

03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power

Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following

order:

1. Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer.

2. Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Soundbar.

3. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

See the illustrations below.

•For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the

label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

POWER

Rear of Subwoofer

Power Cord

Connecting

Electrical Power

Bottom of the

Soundbar Main Unit AC/DC Adapter

Connecting

Electrical Power

DC 24V

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

DC 24V

HDMI

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

Power Cord

•Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter at on a table or the oor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so

that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could

enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

ENG - 6

Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer

When the subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound.

Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar

When you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the

subwoofer is automatically connected to the Soundbar.

•When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicator at the rear of the subwoofer turn on.

LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer

LED Status Description Resolution

Blue

On Successfully connected

(normal operation) -

Blinking Recovering the connection

Check if the power cable attached to the

main Soundbar unit is connected properly

or wait about 5 minutes. If blinking persists,

try manually connecting the subwoofer.

See page 7.

Red On

Standby (with the Soundbar

main unit turned off)

Check if the power cable attached to the

main Soundbar unit is connected properly.

Connection failed Connect again. See the instructions for

manual connection on page 7.

Red and

blue Blinking Malfunction See the contact information for the

Samsung Service Centre in this manual.

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