Samsung HW-N300 Installation instructions

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HW-N300

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.

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).

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.

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 Samsung’s

website. (http://www.samsung.com/support)

Design and specications are subject to change

without prior notice.

ENG - 4

CONTENTS

01 Checking the Components 6

Inserting battery into the Remote Control ------------------------- 6

02 Product Overview 7

Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 7

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

03 The Remote Control 9

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 10

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 12

04 Connecting the Soundbar 13

Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 13

05 Connecting to a TV 14

Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 14

Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth ------------------------- 16

Using the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- 19

06 Connecting an External Device 20

Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 20

Connecting using an Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable ------------------------- 21

ENG - 5

07 Connecting a USB Storage Device 22

Setting Repeat Play Options ------------------------- 23

08 Installing the Wall Mount (Optional) 24

Installation Precautions ------------------------- 24

Wall mount Components ------------------------- 24

09 Software Update 27

Updating Procedure ------------------------- 27

When update fails ------------------------- 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 - 6

01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Soundbar Main Unit Power Cord Remote Control / Battery

(AAA x 1, Not available in some

locations)

•User Manual / Warranty Card / Regulatory Guide (Not available in some locations).

•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.

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

Inserting battery into the Remote Control

Match the polarity of the battery to the symbols on the battery compartment.

ENG - 7

02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar

AUX IN

POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

Volume

Power

Position the product so that the

SAMSUNG logo is located on the top.

Front of the Soundbar Right Side of the Soundbar

󱂓󱂔

󱂓LED

indicator

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

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

mode as described below.

WWhite LED BBlue LED RRed LED GGreen LED

Mode Remote control

Button LED indicator

D.IN W

Bluetooth

BConnected status

Slow-Blinking

Disconnected status

Bluetooth

pairing 5 Sec B

Fast-Blinking

AUX W W

USB WWW

󱂔Source

Selects the source input mode. (D.IN / Bluetooth / AUX / USB)

•To turn on “Bluetooth pairing” mode, change the source to “Bluetooth” mode and then

press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds.

ENG - 8

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

Bottom of the Soundbar

AUX IN

POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

POWER

AUX IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

POWER

AUX IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

󱂓󱂕

󱂔

󱂖

󱂓POWER Connect the Soundbar's AC power cord.

󱂔AUX Connect to the Analogue output of an external device.

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

󱂖USB Connect a USB device here to play music les on the USB device through 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 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.

•When disconnecting the power cord 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 THE REMOTE CONTROL

•The images, buttons, and functions of the remote control may differ depending on the model.

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

Press this button to mute the sound.

Press it again to unmute the sound.

Press this button to turn off the Auto

Power Link function.

Press to enter the "USB" mode.

Push this button up or down to

adjust the bass volume within a -6 to

+6 range.

Press to enter the "AUX" mode.

Press the button to select the

previous music le.

Press the button to play/pause

a music le.

Press the button to select the

next music le.

Press to select the desired

sound effect by choosing

SURROUND or STANDARD.

Push this button up or down to

adjust the volume.

Press this button to turn on the

Auto Power Link function. See

"Connecting using an Optical

Cable" on pages 14 and 15

for details.

Press to enter the “D.IN” mode.

Press to enter the “Bluetooth”

mode.

You can use your Bluetooth

device in this mode.

To pair a new Bluetooth device,

press and hold this button for

5 seconds or more.

ENG - 10

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

Hidden Button

How to Use the Remote Control

Remote Control

Button Function

Auto Power

Down On/Off

(AUX mode)

At the AUX mode press the button for 5 seconds in the power on

station to trigger/shut off the Auto Power Down function.

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations.

– D.IN / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 5 minutes.

– AUX Mode :

– If the Audio (AUX) Cable is disconnected for 5 minutes.

– If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the Audio (AUX) Cable

is connected. (Auto Power Down function can be turned off

only in that case.)

– To turn off Auto Power Down function, while in “AUX” mode,

press and hold the button for 5 seconds.

LED indicator

W W G

Blinking

Auto Power Down On

W W R

Blinking

Auto Power Down Off

TV Connect

(Bluetooth mode)

For detailed information about TV Connect, please see "Disconnecting

the Soundbar from the TV” on page 17.

Initialise

(Standby)

Press the button for 5 seconds in the standby power off station to

trigger the system initial function.

LED indicator

W W W W R

Blinking

TV remote

control On/Off

(Standby)

For detailed information about TV remote control, please see "Adjusting

the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control" on page 12.

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