Samsung HW-B550 Installation instructions

HW-B550

FULL MANUAL

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ENG - 2

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.

ENG - 3

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.

ENG - 4

CONTENTS

01 Checking the Components 6

02 Product Overview 7

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 7

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 8

03 Using the Remote Control 9

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 9

How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 9

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 13

Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 13

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 14

04 Connecting the Soundbar 15

Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 15

Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- 16

Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar ------------------------- 18

05 Using a wired connection to the TV 19

Method 1. Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 19

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 21

06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 22

Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 22

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07 Connecting an External Device 24

Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 24

Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 25

08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 26

09 Connecting a Mobile Device 27

Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 27

10 Installing the Wall Mount 31

Installation Precautions ------------------------- 31

Wallmount Components ------------------------- 31

11 Software Update 33

How to check the Firmware version ------------------------- 33

Update Procedure ------------------------- 34

If UPDATE is not displayed ------------------------- 34

12 Troubleshooting 35

13 Licence 37

14 Open Source Licence Notice 38

15 Important Notes About Service 38

16 SpecicationsandGuide 39

Specications ------------------------- 39

ENG - 6

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CHLEVEL

Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control

/ Batteries

x 2

Power Cord

(Subwoofer, Soundbar)

AC/DC Adapter

(Soundbar)

HDMI 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.

•Design and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

ENG - 7

02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

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.

ENG - 8

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

HDMI IN

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

HDMI TO TV

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

DC 24V

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

󱂗

󱂓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 IN

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.

ENG - 9

03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow

until it is completely removed.

Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their

polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into

position.

How to Use the Remote Control

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

󱂗

󱂘

󱂙

󱂚

󱂛

󱂜

󱂝

󱂞

󱂟

󱂓

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

Power

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

󱂔

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

Source

Press to select a source connected to the

Soundbar.

󱂕

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

Mute

Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound.

Press it again to unmute the sound.

󱂖

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

Volume

CH LEVEL

TONE

CONTROL

WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

CH LEVEL

TONE

CONTROL

WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

CH LEVEL

TONE

CONTROL

WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

CH LEVEL

TONE

CONTROL

WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

Push the button up or down to adjust the

volume.

•Mute

Press the Volume button in to mute the

sound. Press it in again to unmute the sound.

ENG - 10

󱂗

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker.

•Press the button to select VIRTUAL CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume

between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.

•If the Rear Speakers (sold separately) are connected, the setting REAR LEVEL is

supported. To adjust the volume of the REAR LEVEL between -6 to +6 by using the Up/

Down buttons.

󱂘

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

Sound Control

By pressing the button, you can set the audio function. The desired settings can be

adjusted using the Up/Down buttons.

AUDIO SYNC NIGHT MODE ON/OFF VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF

– AUDIO SYNC

If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronised, press the

(Sound Control) button to select AUDIO SYNC and then set the audio delay

between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons. (Not available in “USB”

or “BT” mode.)

– NIGHT MODE ON/OFF

This mode is optimized for nighttime viewing with the settings adjusted to bring the

volume down but keep the dialog clear.

– VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF

This mode is makes it easier to hear spoken dialog in movies and TV.

•The NIGHT MODE, and VOICE ENHANCE audio function can be turned ON/OFF by

using the Up/Down buttons.

•Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound

for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are

selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between

-6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons.

(Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.)

󱂙

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

Bluetooth

PAIR

Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode.

Press the PAIR button and wait for the “BT PAIRING” screen to connect to a new

Bluetooth device.

󱂚

Play / Pause

VOL WOOFER

SOUND

MODE

PAIR

You can also play or pause music by pressing the button.

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