Samsung HW-M460 Installation instructions

FULL MANUAL

Imagine the possibilities

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.

To receive more complete service, please register

your product at www.samsung.com/register

HW-M460

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.

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 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 - iii

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 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 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.

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: this 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 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 the 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 / Right Side 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

04 Connecting to your TV 9

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable ------------------------- 9

– Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 9

– Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 10

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- 11

– Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 11

05 Connecting an External Device 13

Connecting using an Optical or Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable ------------------------- 13

Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 14

06 Connecting a USB 15

ENG - v

07 Connecting a Mobile Device 17

Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 17

Using the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- 20

– Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- 20

– Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- 20

08 Using the Remote Control 21

How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 21

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 24

Using the Hidden Buttons ------------------------- 25

Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 25

09 Installing the Wall Mount 26

Installation Precautions ------------------------- 26

Wallmount Components ------------------------- 26

Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall ------------------------- 29

10 Software Update 29

Updating Procedure ------------------------- 30

If UPDATE is not displayed ------------------------- 30

11 Troubleshooting 31

12 Licence 32

13 Open Source Licence Notice 32

14 Important Notes About Service 32

15 SpecicationsandGuide 33

Specications ------------------------- 33

ENG - 2

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Surround

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

Bluetooth

POWER

Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries

1 2 3

Power Cord

(Subwoofer)

AC/DC Adapter

(Main Unit)

Power Cord

(AC/DC Adapter)

Optical Cable

•The power connection steps are labelled (1, 2, 3). For more information about power

connections, see page 5.

•For Soundbar wall mounting components, see page 26.

•Micro USB to USB adapter and HDMI cables are sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung

Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care.

•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 battery 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 battery cover back into position.

ENG - 3

02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar

󱂔

󱂓

󱂕 󱂖

Right Side of the Soundbar

Position the product so that the

SAMSUNG logo is located on the top.

󱂓Display

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

󱂔

+/- (Volume) Button

Adjusts the volume.

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

󱂕(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

󱂖

(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)

AUX input AUX

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 - 4

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

DC 24V

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

HDMI IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI IN

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 on the USB device through the Soundbar.

󱂕AUX IN

Connect to the Analogue output of an external device.

󱂖

HDMI IN

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

Connect to the HDMI output of an external device.

󱂗HDMI OUT (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 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.

ENG - 5

03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power

Use the power components (1, 2, 3) to connect the units to electrical outlets in the following order:

1.) Subwoofer 2.) Soundbar Main Unit. 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

1Power Cord

Connecting

Electrical Power

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

DC 24V

HDMI IN

DC 24V

Bottom of the

Soundbar Main Unit

2 AC/DC Adapter

3Power Cord

Connecting

Electrical Power

•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 indicators 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 to the main

Soundbar unit is connected properly or

wait for a while. (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 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 the manual.

Other manuals for HW-M460

Table of contents

Languages:

Other Samsung Speakers System manuals

Samsung

Samsung HW-T415 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-T450 Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung HW-Q910C Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung Q Series Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-Q70R User manual

Samsung

Samsung SWA-W500 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-LST70T Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung HW-Q600B Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung HW-D450 User manual

Samsung

Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-Q70R User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-S50A Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung HW-NW700 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-M4500 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-K335 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-M4500 User manual

Samsung

Samsung Crystal Surround Air Track HW-F750 User manual

Samsung

Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-N850 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HWR450XY Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung HW-Q950A Installation instructions

Samsung

Samsung HW-K355 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-F350 User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-S46T User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-J7500R User manual

Samsung

Samsung HW-NW700 User manual

Popular Speakers System manuals by other brands

JVC

JVC CA-MXK5R instructions

LG NB4532B owner's manual

JVC

JVC CA-FSH100 instructions

5Core

5Core Pro Series Operation manual

EAW

EAW MQV1394e Specifications

Lynx

Lynx GXR-LA10A user manual

iLive

iLive ITB066B user guide

RDX

RDX QuickStation 4 product manual

Electro-Voice

Electro-Voice S-122 Specifications

Sven

Sven SPS-619 GOLD Operation manual

Pioneer

Pioneer CS-7070 instruction manual

EAW

EAW UB82e Technical specifications

Sondpex

Sondpex Active Speaker System and Digital Music... User manual and installation instructions

JVC

JVC NX-PN7 instructions

Marshall Amplification

Marshall Amplification AR-DM61-BT user manual

Yamaha

Yamaha NX-A01 - Speaker Sys Product bulletin

SE Audiotechnik

SE Audiotechnik I-LINE manual

Gemini

Gemini WRX-843 Series user manual