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HW-K550

HW-K551

User manual

GETTING STARTED

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.

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 important literature

concerning operation and maintenance has

been included with this product.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to electrical

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 fire 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.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled 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.

GETTING STARTED

ENG

GETTING STARTED

PRECAUTIONS

99.1mm 99.1mm

68.6

99.1mm

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker

located on the back 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 amplifiers 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.

During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the

wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage

the unit.

Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and

excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating

strong magnetic or electric fields. Disconnect the power

cable from the AC supply 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.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat

sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the

unit to malfunction.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals

that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of

batteries in the general household trash. Do not dispose

of batteries in a fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble, or

overheat the batteries. There is a danger of explosion if

the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type.

WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. The remote control supplied

withthis product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can

cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away

from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it

away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek

immediate medical attention.

GETTING STARTED

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are

provided for reference only and may differ from

actual product appearance.

CONTENTS

2 GETTING STARTED

2 Safety Information

5 What’s Included

6 DESCRIPTIONS

6 Front / Right Side Panel

7 Rear / Bottom Panel

8 Remote Control

11 INSTALLATION

11 Installing the Soundbar

11 Installing the Wall Mount

15 Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall

16 CONNECTIONS

16 Connecting the Subwoofer

18 Connecting the SWA-8000S

(Sold Separately)

20 Connecting to a TV

20 Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical

Cable

21 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital)

Cable

21 TV SoundConnect

23 Connecting to External Devices

23 Optical or Analogue Audio Cable

24 HDMI Cable

24 USB

26 FUNCTIONS

26 Input Mode

27 Bluetooth

31 Software Update

33 TROUBLESHOOTING

33 Troubleshooting

34 APPENDIX

34 Specifications

ENG

GETTING STARTED

WHAT’S INCLUDED

BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL

Note the following terms before reading the user manual.

+Icons used in this manual

Icon Term Definition

Caution

Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled.

Note

Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Remote Control /

Lithium Battery

(3V : CR2032)

Power Cord : 2 EA AC/DC Adapter Optical Cable

A-TYPE : 616mm

B-TYPE : 360mm

CENTER LINE

A B B A

Micro USB to

USB adapter Cable Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw : 2 EA

Screw : 2 EA Bracket-Wall Mount L Bracket-Wall Mount R

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

●HDMI cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer

Care.

DESCRIPTIONS

FRONT / RIGHT SIDE PANEL

1 /

(Volume) Button

Controls the volume level.

The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front

panel display.

2 (Source) Button

Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input.

●While the unit is powered on, pressing the button

for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as the

(Mute) button. To cancel the (Mute) button

setup, press the button for more than 3 seconds

again.

3 (Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

Right Side

Display

Displays the current mode.

Remote Control Sensor

●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.

DESCRIPTIONS

ENG

DESCRIPTIONS

REAR / BOTTOM PANEL

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

DC 24V

(Power Supply In)

Connect the DC power

adaptor to the power supply

jack, and then connect the

AC power adaptor plug to a

wall outlet.

(Micro USB Port)

You can play the music from USB

memory device if connecting Micro

USB memory device or Micro USB to

USB adapter cable.

Refer to Micro USB to USB adapter

cable specification on page 24.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of

an external device.

HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI

cable.

HDMI IN

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

Use when connecting a supported external device.

AUX IN

Connect to the Analogue output of an

external device.

LABEL

●When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor 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.

●Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor. 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.

DESCRIPTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL

Repeat

Press to set the Repeat function during music playback from a USB device.

OFF - REPEAT : Cancells Repeat Playback.

TRACK - REPEAT : Plays a track repeatedly.

ALL - REPEAT : Plays all tracks repeatedly.

RANDOM - REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order.

(A track that has already been played may be played again.)

Mute

You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button.

Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.

SOURCE

Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.

Skip Forward

If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press

the ]button, the next file is selected.

Bluetooth POWER

Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote to turn the Bluetooth

POWER On function on and off. See pages 22 and 28 for details.

SOUND

Surround Sound adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. Pressing the

SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surround Sound settings :

ON - SURROUND SOUND,OFF - SURROUND SOUND

SOUND EFFECT

You can select from 6 sound modes - STANDARD (Original Sound), MUSIC,

CLEAR VOICE, SPORTS, MOVIE, and NIGHT - depending on the content

you want to listen to.

Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound.

*DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital.

Press and hold the SOUND EFFECT button for about 5 seconds in

STANDBY mode to turn the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) function on or off.

Press and hold the



button for about 5 seconds to turn the Anynet+ function

on or off.

OFF - ANYNET+, ON - ANYNET+

The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the remote from an

Anynet+ compatible Samsung TV.

The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Press and hold the



button for about 5 seconds to turn the Auto Power Link

function on or off.

OFF - POWER LINK, ON - POWER LINK

* Auto Power Link

Synchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack

so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV. (See page 20)

Auto Power Link function is only available in the D.IN mode.

ENG

DESCRIPTIONS

Volume

Adjusts the volume level of the unit.

Power

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

SOUND CONTROL

Press to select TREBLE, BASS, SUBWOOFER LEVEL, AUDIO SYNC,

REAR SPEAKER, or REAR LEVEL.

Then, use the





buttons to adjust the TREBLE or BASS volume from

-6 ~ +6, SUBWOOFER LEVEL volume from -12, -6 ~ +6.

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 and each can be adjusted to a setting between

-6 ~ +6.

If the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out of sync

with the audio, press the SOUND CONTROL button to sync the audio with the

video. Use the





buttons to set the audio delay between

0 ms ~ 300 ms. In USB mode, TV mode, and BT mode, the Audio Sync function

may not available.

To turn on or off of the rear speaker sound, select REAR SPEAKER in Sound

Control, and then adjust the volume between OFF-RS and ON-RS by using the

, buttons.

To control the volume of the rear level sound, select REAR LEVEL in Sound

Control, and then adjust the volume between RS -6~+6 by using the , 

buttons.

Play / Pause

Press the

button to pause a file temporarily.

Press the

button again to play the selected file.

Skip Back

If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press

the

[

button, the previous file is selected.

●The REAR SPEAKER and the REAR LEVEL mode are only available when you connect the SWA-8000S

(sold separately).

-If the SWA-8000S is disconnected, REAR SPEAKER and REAR LEVEL remain displayed but the

functions are not available.

●Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

DESCRIPTIONS

+Controlling the Soundbar using Your TV Remote Control

1. Press and hold the SOUND button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is turned on.

2. "ON - TV REMOTE" appears on the Soundbar's display.

3. In the TV's menu, set the TV speaker to external speaker.

●Not available if the TV ARC function or HDMI mode is in use.

●All buttons are not available except the VOL +/- and the (Mute) buttons in this function.

●TV menus differ by manufacturer and model. Refer to the TV's user manual for further information.

●Manufacturers supporting this function:

- VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, GRUNDIG, Hisense, RCA

This function may not be compatible with your TV's remote depending on the remote control's manufacturer.

●To turn off this function, press the SOUND button for 5 seconds.

"OFF - TV REMOTE" appears on the Soundbar's display.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

1. Use a suitable coin to turn the

remote control's battery cover

counterclockwise to remove it

as shown in the figure above.

2. Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the

positive (+) pole facing up when inserting

the battery. Put the battery cover on and

align the '●' marks side by side as

shown in the figure above.

3. Use a suitable coin to

turn the remote control

battery cover clockwise

as far as it will go to fix it

in place.

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