Samsung HW-MS6500 Installation instructions

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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.

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 Full Manual on Samsung’s

on-line 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, specications and App screen 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

04 Connecting to your TV 7

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable ------------------------- 7

– Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 7

– Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 8

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- 9

– Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 9

– Connecting via Wi-Fi ------------------------- 11

05 Connecting an External Device 13

Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 13

Connecting using an Optical or Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable ------------------------- 14

06 Connecting a Mobile Device 15

Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 15

Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) ------------------------- 18

ENG - v

07 Using the Remote Control 20

How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 20

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 23

Using the Hidden Buttons ------------------------- 24

Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 24

08 Installing the Wall Mount 25

Installation Precautions ------------------------- 25

Wallmount Components ------------------------- 25

Assembling the Holder-Cable ------------------------- 27

Installing the Holder Foot ------------------------- 28

09 Software Update 28

10 Troubleshooting 29

11 Licence 30

12 Open Source Licence Notice 30

13 Important Notes About Service 30

14 SpecicationsandGuide 31

Specications ------------------------- 31

ENG - 2

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Surround

VOL BASS

SOUNDBAR

SOUND

MODE

SMART

MODE

Soundbar Main Unit Remote Control /

Batteries

Power Cord

HDMI Cable Holder-Cable Holder-Foot (2EA) Screw

(for Holder-Foot : 2 EA)

(for Holder-Cable : 1 EA)

•For Soundbar wall mounting components, see page 25.

•See page 27 for instructions on how to use the Holder-Cable.

•To purchase additional components or optional cables, 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.

󱂕

(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

Wi-Fi mode WIFI

BLUETOOTH mode BT

•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.

󱂖(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

ENG - 4

•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.

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

POWER

OUT

(For TV)

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

WIRELESS

AUX IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

POWER

OUT

(For TV)

󱂓

󱂘

󱂚

󱂔

󱂙

󱂕

󱂖

󱂗

󱂓

POWER OUT (For TV)

Connect the power cord of a Samsung TV connected to the Soundbar and mounted on the wall using a

Wall Mount Kit (WMN300SB - not supplied).

󱂔POWER IN

Connect the Soundbar's AC power cable.

󱂕DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.

󱂖

WIRELESS

Attach the wireless dongle that connects the Soundbar to surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly.

(The surround speaker, subwoofer, and wireless dongle are sold separately.)

•The WIRELESS jack is not USB-compatible.

•The availability of subwoofers differs by area. Check the availability at

http://www.samsung.com/support.

ENG - 5

󱂗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.

󱂚Wi-Fi SETUP / SPK ADD

Connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the Samsung Multiroom app.

•When disconnecting the power cable 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.

03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power

•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

OUT

(For TV)

POWER

Bottom of the Soundbar

Main Unit

Power Cord

Connecting

Electrical Power

•Connect the supplied power cable to the

POWER IN jack.

ENG - 6

POWER

OUT

(For TV)

POWER

OUT

(For TV)

Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit

•The POWER OUT jack is used to provide

power to a Samsung TV mounted on the wall

using a Wall Mount Kit (WMN300SB - not

supplied).

•The POWER OUT jack can connect only to

Samsung TVs that use a 2-pin power cord and

consume 400 W or less. (Connecting the jack

to a device that consumes more than 400 W

may damage the Soundbar or cause a

malfunction.)

For a list of Samsung TVs that are compatible

with the WMN300SB Wall Mount Kit and the

POWER OUT jack, see the WMN300SB

Wall Mount Kit user manual.

You can view the manual on line at

http://www.samsung.com/support.

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