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.

•To prevent injury, this apparatus must be

securely attached to the oor/wall in

accordance with the installation instructions.

CAUTION

•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.

CAUTION (for Canada)

This device contains licence-exempt

transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with

Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-

located or operation in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

This device may automatically discontinue

transmission if there is no information to

transmit, or an operational failure. Note that this

is not intended to prohibit the transmission of

control or signaling information or the use of

repetitive codes where required by the

technology.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102

radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should

be installed and operated with minimum distance

20 cm between the radiator & your body.

Important 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 dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliers) that produce

heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one

wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not t into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied

by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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 (3~4 inches).

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.

ENG - v

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 center by scanning the QR code on the left.

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 - vi

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 License 34

13 Open Source License 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 Center 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) port 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.

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