Samsung HW-C400 Installation instructions

HW-C400

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FULL MANUAL

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.

•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.

ENG - 3

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.

ENG - 4

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 - 5

CONTENTS

01 Checking the Components 7

02 Product Overview 8

Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 8

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 9

03 Using the Remote Control 10

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 10

How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 10

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 15

Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 15

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 16

04 Connecting the Soundbar 17

Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 17

05 Using a wired connection to the TV 18

Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 18

06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 19

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

07 Connecting an External Device 21

Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 21

ENG - 6

08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 22

09 Connecting a Mobile Device 24

Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 24

Connecting a Soundbar to a mobile device via NFC function ------------------------- 27

10 Installing the Wall Mount (Optional) 28

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

Wall mount Components ------------------------- 28

11 Software Update 31

Reset ------------------------- 32

12 Troubleshooting 33

13 License 34

14 Open Source License Notice 35

15 Important Notes About Service 35

16 SpecicationsandGuide 36

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

ENG - 7

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CHLEVEL

Soundbar Main Unit Power Cord (Soundbar) Soundbar Remote Control

/ Batteries

•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.

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

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

ENG - 8

02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Top Panel of the Soundbar

󱂗

Top Panel

󱂔󱂖

󱂕

NFC

󱂓

󱂓LED

indicator

The LED Indicator ashes, glows, or changes color depending on the Soundbar's current

mode or status. The color of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active

mode as described below.

White LED

Multicolor LED

White LED

•The Multicolor LED changes to White, Cyan, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Purple and

Blue depending on the mode or status.

󱂔Power Turns the power on and off.

󱂕Volume Adjusts the volume.

󱂖Source

•Press the (Source) button to change the mode. Each time you change the mode,

the LED lights in white and then turns off.

LED

Indicator

White On -> Off White On -> Off White On -> Off

“Digital Audio In” “Bluetooth” “USB”

ENG - 9

󱂗 NFC Logo You can activate your Bluetooth connection by placing your phone in the NFC detection

area of the Soundbar.

•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 hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and

change the TV speaker to External Speaker.

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

POWER

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

POWER

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

POWER

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

󱂓POWER

Connect the Soundbar's AC power cable.

󱂔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.

•Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between

components are complete.

ENG - 10

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) so that their

orientation is correct. Slide the back cover back into

position.

How to Use the Remote Control

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

󱂓

󱂔

󱂕

󱂖

󱂗

󱂘

󱂙

󱂚

󱂛

󱂜

󱂝

󱂞

󱂟

󱂓Power

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

LED

Indicator

Cyan Blinks X1

On Off

Red Blinks X3

•Auto Power Down Function

The unit turns off automatically in the following

situations:

– In “Digital Audio In” / “Bluetooth”/ “USB”mode if

there is no audio signal for 18 minutes.

󱂔(Source)

Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.

󱂕(Mute)

Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound.

Press it again to unmute the sound.

LED

Indicator

Blinks X Repeatly

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