Samsung HW-K360 User manual

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HW-K360

Wireless Subwoofer

(PS-WK360)

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 “dangerous voltage”

inside the product that presents a risk of electric

shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions

accompanying the 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.

ENG

GETTING STARTED

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.

PRECAUTIONS

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.

99.1mm 99.1mm

68.6

99.1mm

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.

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

2 GETTING STARTED

2 Safety Information

5 What’s Included

6 DESCRIPTIONS

6 Front / RIGHT SIDE Panel

7 Bottom Panel

8 Remote Control

11 INSTALLATION

11 Installing the Soundbar

11 Installing the Wall Mount

16 CONNECTIONS

16 Connecting the Subwoofer

17 Connecting the Subwoofer and the

SWA-8000S (Sold Separately)

19 Connecting to a TV

19 Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical

Cable

20 TV SoundConnect

22 Connecting to External Devices

22 Optical or Analog Audio Cable

23 USB

25 FUNCTIONS

25 Input Mode

26 Bluetooth

29 Software Update

30 TROUBLESHOOTING

30 Troubleshooting

31 APPENDIX

31 Specifications

● Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are

provided for reference only and may differ from

actual product appearance.

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 canceled.

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: 2 EA Optical 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.

●The Micro USB cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center 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.

(Source) Button

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

●While the unit is powered on, pressing the

(Source) button for more than 3 seconds sets the

button to act as the (Mute) button. To cancel the

(Mute) button setup, press the (Source)

button for more than 3 seconds again.

3 (Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

Right Side

Display

Displays the current mode.

●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

BOTTOM PANEL

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

DC 19V

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

DC 19V

(Power Supply In)

Connect the AC/DC power

adaptor to the power supply

jack, and then connect the

AC/DC power adaptor plug to

a wall outlet.

AUX IN

Connect to the Analog output

of an external device.

LABEL

(Micro USB Port)

Connect a Micro USB to Standard USB

adapter (not supplied) to the Micro USB

port, and then connect a USB device to

the adapter to play music from the USB

device. Refer to the USB Cable

specification on page 23.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an

external device.

●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.

●Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapters flat on a table or the floor. If you place an 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 : Cancels 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 21 and 27 for details.

SOUND

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

SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surr.Sound settings :

ON - SURROUND SOUND,OFF - SURROUND SOUND

SOUND EFFECT

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

MUSIC, CLEAR VOICE, SPORTS, MOVIE, and NIGHT MODE - depending

on the content you want to listen to.

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

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 19)

• This function is only available in the D.IN mode.

●Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name.

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

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 and +6.

• To adjust the woofer level using the Samsung Audio Remote mobile app,

press the

[

, ] buttons to decrease or increase the woofer level within 3

seconds of pressing the WOOFER button.

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 select AUDIO SYNC to

sync the audio with the video. Use the





buttons to set the audio delay

between 0 ms and 300 ms. In USB mode, TV mode, and BT mode, the Audio

Sync function is not available.

To control the volume of the rear speaker sound, select REAR SPEAKER in

Sound Control, and then use the , buttons to toggle the rear volume

between OFF-RS and ON-RS.

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

Sound

Control

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

buttons.

• The REAR SPEAKER and the REAR LEVEL mode are only available when

you connect the SWA-8000S (sold separately).

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.

INSTALLATION

+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.

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

●Only the VOLUME +/- and the MUTE buttons will be available to control the Soundbar.

●This function is not available when the Soundbar is in the TV SoundConnect mode.

●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

●Each time you press and hold the SOUND button for 5 seconds, ON-TV REMOTE and OFF-TV

REMOTE alternate.

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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