Samsung HW-K950 User manual

HW-K950

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· 2 · English

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.

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PRECAUTIONS

1. 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.

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 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.

5. 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.

· 4 · English

FEATURES

Lets you enjoy TV sound after connecting the Soundbar to your TV with or without a cable.

You can enjoy rich and realistic TV sound through the Soundbar connected to your TV with or without a cable.

cRefer to Method 1 on page 8 to see how to connect the Soundbar to your TV using an HDMI Cable.

cRefer to Method 2 on page 9 to see how to connect the Soundbar to your TV using a wireless network.

This product supports Dolby Atmos®.

* What is Dolby Atmos®?

Atmos technology enhances existing 5.1 channel surround sound systems by adding an overhead speaker. This

envelops the listener in 360 degrees of sound, delivering an immersive, high-definition, rich, detailed, and deeper

experience. See page 13 to learn how to connect the system.

· 5 · English

CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

4AC/DC Adapter3AC Plug

(Depending on the

country and model)

Top

Soundbar Main Unit

Subwoofer Surround Speaker

Remote Control /

Batteries HDMI Cable

Left Right

1Power Cord 2Power Cord

SOUND SOURCE

EFFECT LEVEL

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

cTo distinguish the left surround speaker from the right, check the label on the rear of each speaker.

CONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER

Use the power components (1, 2, 3, 4) to connect the power supplies in the following order:

Subwoofer Left and Right Surround Speakers Soundbar Main Unit

cFor more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the

product. (Label : Bottom of Soundbar main unit)

LINK STANDBY IDSET

POWER

Connecting

electrical power

Connecting

electrical power

1 Power Cord

Rear of

Subwoofer Bottom of the Left and

Right Surround Speakers

Wi-FiSETUP SPKADD

AUXIN

DIGITALAUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMIOUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMIIN 1

HDMIIN 2

DC19V

SERVICE

DC 19V

4 AC/DC Adapter

3 AC Plug

DC 19V

(Power Jack)

Bottom of the

Soundbar Main Unit

2 Power Cord

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CONNECTING SUBWOOFER AND SURROUND SPEAKERS

TO THE SOUNDBAR MAIN UNIT

You can enjoy rich bass tones and better sound quality by linking the subwoofer to the Soundbar main unit.

Soundbar Main Unit

Subwoofer

Surround

Speaker L Surround

Speaker R

Recommended Speaker Layout

Subwoofer

Surround Speaker

Soundbar Main Unit

Left Right

90°

110°

90°

110°

Automatic Connection

1. Connect a power supply to the subwoofer and surround sound speakers.

2. Connect a power supply to the Soundbar, and then press the button on the remote control or on the right

side of the Soundbar.

3. The subwoofer and surround sound speakers are automatically connected to the Soundbar.

4. When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers turn on.

cIf the red indicator at the rear of the subwoofer or surround speakers is on or the blue indicator flashes

continuously, auto pairing cannot occur. If this happens, connect each of the speakers manually.

(See page 7)

cImportant: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 18 for instructions.

LINK STANDBY ID SET

POWER

LINK

LINK STANDBY ID SET

LINK

Rear of Subwoofer Rear of Surround Speaker

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Connecting the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers Manually if the

Automatic Connection Fails

cBefore You Begin

• Make sure that the Soundbar, the subwoofer, and the surround speakers are plugged in.

• Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on.

1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers for at least 5 seconds. The red

indicator at the rear of each speaker turns off and the blue indicator blinks.

LINK STANDBY ID SET

POWER

LINK STANDBY ID SET

Rear of Subwoofer Rear of the Left and Right Surround Speakers

2. Turn off the Soundbar.

3. Press and hold the VOL button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds with the Soundbar turned off

(OFF).

EFFECT

VOL WOOFE

SOUND

4. The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a short period of time, and then

disappears.

ID SET

Right Side of the Soundbar

5. When the blue indicators on the subwoofer and surround sound speakers blink, turn on the power by

pressing button on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control.

6. When the connection is successfully established, the blue indicators on the rear of the subwoofer and

surround speakers turn on without blinking.

cIf the connection process fails, the blue indicators will flash continuously. Go to Step 1 and start again.

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CONNECTING TO YOUR TV

You can enjoy TV sound after connecting the Soundbar to your TV with or without a cable.

cImportant: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 18 for instructions.

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI IN

(ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI IN 1

HDMI IN 2

AUX IN

Bottom of

Soundbar

Check the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)

port on the Soundbar main unit.

HDMI Cable

Check the HDMI IN

(TV-ARC) port on your TV.

1. Connect the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration above.

2. TV ARC appears on the display window of the Soundbar main unit and the TV sound is played.

TV ARC

Right Side of the Soundbar

cIf the TV sound is not played, press either on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on

the remote control, and then select D.IN on the display window of Soundbar main unit. The D.IN mode

changes to TV ARC and TV sound is output.

cIf TV ARC does not appear on the display window of the Soundbar main unit, check that the cable is

connected to the correct port.

cYou can conveniently control the volume of the Soundbar and can set Auto Power Link to ON and have the

Soundbar turn on automatically when you turn the TV on.

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Method 2. Connecting to a Wireless Network

Installing the Samsung Multiroom App and Connecting Wirelessly

To install Samsung Multiroom app for the first time, follow the

steps shown below.

1. Press and hold the SPK ADD button on the bottom of the

Soundbar for more than 1 second.

• There is a notification sound and the message

“ADD SPEAKER” appears on the Soundbar’s main unit.

Afterwards, the message “WIFI READY” appears when

standby-for-connection mode activates.

2. Connect your smart device (smart phone, tablet, etc.)

to your wireless router.

Samsung

Multiroom

Internet Wireless Router Smart Device

3. Install the Samsung Multiroom app on your smart device (smart phone, tablet, etc.).

4. Launch the Samsung Multiroom app.

Android iOS

Samsung Multiroom app

Samsung

Multiroom

5. Complete the initial settings by following the instructions on the app screen.

Complete the settings

by following the

instructions on the

Samsung Multiroom

app screen.

Start screen Entering the password

for the wireless router Speaker connection

complete

cYou must enter the password of your wireless router to connect your Soundbar to your wireless network

through Samsung Multiroom app.

cIf your wireless router has no designated password, the app completes the initial settings without asking you

to enter a password.

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

AUX IN

DIGITALAUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI IN 1

HDMI IN 2

DC 19V

SERVICE

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

Bottom of the Soundbar

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Adding the Soundbar to an Existing Multiroom Audio System

If the Samsung Multiroom app is already installed for use with another

multiroom audio device, follow these steps to add the Soundbar.

1. Press and hold the SPK ADD button on the bottom of the

Soundbar for more than 1 second.

• There is a notification sound and the message

“ADD SPEAKER” appears on the Soundbar’s main unit.

Afterwards, the message “WIFI READY” appears when

standby-for-connection mode activates.

2. Connect your smart device (smart phone, tablet, etc.)

to your wireless router.

Samsung

Multiroom

Internet Wireless Router Smart Device

3. Launch the Samsung Multiroom app.

4. Touch to go to the list of all speakers.

5. Select More > Add New Speaker in the app, and then follow the instructions on the app screen.

Complete the settings

by following the

instructions on the

Samsung Multiroom

app screen.

Start screen Selection of network Speaker addition

complete

cTo connect a different network, select No.

You must enter the password of your wireless router to connect your Soundbar to your wireless network

through the Samsung Multiroom app.

If your wireless router does not have a designated password, the app completes the initial settings without

asking you to enter a password.

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

AUX IN

DIGITALAUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

HDMI IN 1

HDMI IN 2

DC 19V

SERVICE

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

Bottom of the Soundbar

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