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rd SoundConnect
TVSoundConnect
lets
youtisten
toaudio
from
your
TVonyour
Soundbar
viaaBtuetooth
connection
andlets
youcontrot
thesound,
NDMI
HDMt
transmits
video
andaudio
signals
simultaneously,
and
provides
adearer
picture,
The
unitisatso
equipped
withtheARC
function
which
letsyoulisten
tosound
from
your
TVthrough
the
Soundbar
viaanHDMt
cable,
This
function
isonly
avaitaUe
ifyouconnect
theunittoanARC
compliant
TkL
SURROUND
SOUND
The
SURROUND
SOUND
feature
adds
depth
and
spaciousness
toyour
listening
experience,
Wireless
Subwoofer
Samsung's
wireless
module
does
away
withcables
running
between
themain
unitand
thesubwoofer_
tnstead_
thesubwoofer
connects
toacompact
wireless
module
thatcommunicates
withthemain
unit,
Special
Sound
Effects
You
canselect
different
Sound
Effects
-STANDARD
(Original
Sound)/MUSIC
/ VOICE/ SPORTS/ CINEMA /
NIGHT MODE - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy,
Multi-function
Remote Control
You can use the supplied remote control to control various operations with the simple press of a button,
USB Host Support
You can connect and play music files from external USBstorage devices such as MP3 players, USBflash
memo,5,, etc, using the Soundbar's USBHOSTfunction,
Btuetooth
Function
You can connect a BhJetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all
without wires!
Using Samsung Audio
Remote App
To control the product with your Sma_ Device via the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung
Audio Remote App by accessing the app through Google Playstore,
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DOLBY_
DiGiTAL
Manufactured under license from Dotby Laboratories, Dotby and the doubte-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories,
2.0 Channel
For DTSpatents, see http:iipatents,dts,com, Manufactured under ticense from DTSLicensing Limited, DTS,
the Symbol, & DTSand the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2,0 Channel is a trademark of
DTS,tnc, @ DTS, tnc, A1tRights Rese_,ed,
l--I_m|
The terms HDMt and HDMt HigMDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMt Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMt Licensing LLCin the United States and other countries,
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SAFELY INFORI?AT ON
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNINGS
TO REDUCE THE RtSK OF ELECTRtCSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SER\.,'tCtNGTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
The lighting flash and arrowhead within the
triangle indicates that there is dangerous
voltage Inside the product.
RISKOFELECTRIC
SHOCKDO
NOTOPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLERARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
The explanation point within the triangle
indicates that there are important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire or eiectric shock, do not expose this appiiance to rain or moisture
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be secureiy attached to the flooffwail in accordance with the instaiiation instructions
• This product contains chemicais known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity
CAUTION
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing Do not put objects fiiled with liquids, such as vaseson the apparatus
• To turn this apparatus off compietely, you must puil the power piug out of the wall socket, Consequentiy, the power piug
must be easiiy and read@ accessible at ail times
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shieided cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment,
To prevent electromagnetic inter[erence with eiectric appiiances, such as radios and teievisions, use shieided cabies and
connectors for connections
FCC NOTE (for U,S,A):
This equipment has been tested and found to compiy with the iimits for a Ciass B digitai device, pursuant to Pad: 15 of the FCC
Ruies These iimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfui intederence in a residentiai instailation,
This equipment generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instailed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmfui inted:erence to radio communications Noweve_, there is no guarantee that intederence wiil
not occur in a pad:icuiar installation
If this equipment does cause harmfui inter[erence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intederence by one or more of the foilowing measures:
• Reorient or reiocate the receiving antenna,
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment to an outiet that is on a different circuit than the radio or?v'
•Consuit the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for heip
Caution : FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate it,
Important
Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefuily before using the unit, Foilow ail the safety instructions iisted beiow Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Readthese instructions.
Keepthese Instructions
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not usethis apparatusnear water
Cleanonly with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings Installin accordance
with the manufacturer'sinstructions.
Do not install nearany heat sourcessuchas radiators, heat
registers,stoves,or other apparatus(including amplifiers)
10)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safetypurposeof the polarizedor
grounding.typeplug. A polarizedplug hastwo bladeswith
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug hastwo
bladesand a third grounding prong.The wide bladeor the
third prong are providedfor your safety.If the provided plug
doesnot fit into youroutlet, consult anelectricianfor
replacementof the obsoleteoutlet.
13)
11)
12)
14)
3
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachment!accessories
specified
by the manufacturer
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart!apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip over
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped
SAFEFY _,_O k,_,_, 0 _
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 (3~4 inches)_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 outJet_Unplug the unit if
you intend to leave it unused for a long period of time_
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from
the wall outtet_ Voltage peaks due to lightning could
damage the unit_
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other
heat sources_This could lead to overheating and
cause the unit to malfunction_
Protect the product from moisture (ke_vases),and
excess heat (eg_ 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 temperatu_s_ If transporting the unit
during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until
the unit has reached room temperature before using_
The batteries used with this product contain
chemicals that are harmful to the environment _Do
not dispose of batteries in the general household
trash_ A warning that batteries(battery pack or
batteries installed)shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such assunshine, fire or the like_Do not short
circuit, disassemble, or overheat the batteries_
Danger of explosion if batter}, is incorrectly replaced_
Replaceonly with the same or equivalent type_
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_
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CONTENTS
17
2
Licenses
3
SAFETY
INFORMATION
i7
Input mode
i7
ARC (HDMI OUT)
i8
Bluetooth
3
Safety Warnings
20
Using Samsung Audio
4
Precautions
2i
TV SoundConnect
22
USB
6
GETTING
23
Software
STARTED
6
Before reading the User's Manual
6
What's hduded
Remote App
Update
24 TROUBLffSNOOTIN6
25 APPENDIX
7
lop/Front
8
Rear Panel
9
REMOTE
9
Remote Control Buttons
25
Panel
Specifications
CONTROL
and Functions
11
ii
hstalling
i2
Detaching
i2
hstalling the bracket without referring
to the Wall mount Bnstallation Guide
i3
Connecting
i5
Connecting an External Device using an
HDMB cable
i6
Connecting an External Device using
Audio (analog) cable or Optical (digital)
cable
the Wall Mount
the Wall Mount
the Wireless Subwoofer
i Figuresand illustrations in this User Manual are
{provided for reference orfly and may differ from
actual productappearance_
I G/!]TNG;:__?_,_:_]t!
D
GETTING STARTED
BEFORE READING
THE USER'S MANUAL
Note the following terms before reading the user manual
icons
used
in this
manual
Safety instructions
and Troubleshooting
1) Besure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this pioduct_ (Seepage 3)
2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting_ (See page 24)
Copyright
@2015 Samsung Electronics Co.Ltd_
All rights reserved; no part of this user'smanual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics Co.Ltd_
WHAT'S iNCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
(Wall Mount L: lEA)
(Wall Mount R: lEA)
Remote Control / Lithium Battery
(3V : CR2032)
(AH59-02692E / 4301-001042)
User Manual/Quick Guide
(AH68-02805A) / (AH68-02689G)
Bracket-Wall Mount
(L : AH61-03833A/
R : AH61-03834A)
@
(Holder-screw1: 2EA)
Wall Mount Guide
AH63-03710A
(Holder-screw2:2EA)
Holder-screw
(AH61-03342A/600I -00I 96I )
Power Cord:2EA
(3903-000598:2EA)
DC Adapter
(BN44-00799A)
Optical cable
(AH39-00925B)
USBCable
(AH39-01270A)
o The appearance of the accessoriesmay differ slightly from the illustrations above,
Use the dedicated USBcable to connect external USBdevices to the unit,
6
E
ONS
DESCRIPTIONS
TOP/FRONT PANEL
Controts the votume tevel,
y
The
numeric vatue of the vohJme tevel
VOL-/+
appears in the front panel display,
(Power) Button
Turnsthe poweron andoff,
(SOURCE)
Displaysthe current mode,
tf there is no input from the product or
remote controt for 25 seconds, the
display wit1 dimmer automatically,
Button
Selects the DiN, AUX, HDMt, BT,TV,
USBinput,
White the unit is powered on,
pressing the ( _ ) button for more
than 3 seconds sets the button to
act as MUTE button_ To cancel
MUTE button setup, press the ( _ )
button for more than 3 seconds
again,
,
When you turn on this unit, there wit1be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound,
,
tf you want to enjoy the sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV's speakers in the
Audio Setup memJ of your TV, Refer to the owner's mamJat supplied with your T'_(
HDMI IN I
inputs
digital
videoand audio
signals
simultaneously
usingan
HDMI cable,
Usewhen
connecting a supported
external device,
(usBPort)
Connect USBdevices such as
MP3 ptayers here to play flies
on the devices,
AUX IN
Connect to the Anatog output
of an externat device,
I|
In)
OPTICALIN
Connect the DC power adaptor
to the power supply jack, and
then connect the AC power
adaptor ph_gto a wall outlet
Connect to the digital (optical)
output of an external device,
DC 24V (Power
Supply
HDM[
OUT (TV)
Outputs digitat video and audio
signals
simultaneously
usingan
HDMt cable,
@
When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the watt outlet, pull the plug,
Do not pull the cable,
o Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet untit att connections between
components are complete,
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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS
SOURCE
Pressto select a source connected to the Soundbar_
MUTE
You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button_
Pressagain to restore the sound to the previous volume level_
REPEAT
Pressto set the REPEATfunction during music playback from a USB
device_
OFF-REPEAT: Cancels Repeat Playback_
TRACK-REPEAT: Repeatedly play a track_
ALUREPEAT: Repeatedly play all track£
RANDOM-REPEAT: Playstracks in random order_
(A track that has already been played may be played again_)
Skip Forward
If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you
press the _1 button, the next file is selecte&
SOUND CONTROL (*Use the I_l
buttons to adjust level}
Pressto select TREBLE,BASS,or AUDIO SYNC,Then, use the I_*1
buttons to adjust the Treble, Bassvolume from -6 to +6_
tf the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out
of sync with the audio, press the SOUND CONTROL button to sync the
audio with the video_ Usethe I_ _1 buttons to set the audio delay
between 0 ms and 300 m£ tn USBmode, TV mode, and BT mode, the
Audio Syncfunction may not work_
Pressand hold the SOUND CONTROL button for about 5 seconds to
adjust the sound for each frequency ban& 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz,
12KHz,2_SKHz, 5KHz and 10KHz are selectable and each can be
adjusted to a setting between -6 and +6_
AUTO POWER
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_
(Auto Power Link : Default OFF,ON-Anynet+ / OFF@OWERLINKor
OFF-Anynet+ / ON@OWERLINK). The Anynet+ function lets you
control the Soundbar with the remote from an Anynet+ compatible
Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI
cable.
*
Anynet+:Press the AUTO POWERbutton to turn the Anynet+
function on or of£
WOOFER (*Use the I_l
button to adjust volume )
You can control the woofer volume.
Pressthe I_ _1 button to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume.
You can select SW (-12, -6,-5,-4,-3,-2,q ,0,+1 ,+2,+3,+4,+5,+6).
o Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name_
o Operate the TV using the TV's remote controk
9
POWER
Turns the Soundbar on and off,
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level of the unit_
Pressthe _ lirabutton to pause playing the file temporarily_
Play/Pause
"--7
Pressthe _lm button again to play the selected
fik
Skip Back
If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you
press the I_ button, the previous file is selected_
SOUND EFFECT
You can select different sound modes - STANDARD,MUSmC,
VOmCE,
SPORTS,CmNEMA,and NmGHTMODE - depending on the type of
sources you want to enjoy_
Pressthe SOUND EFFECTbutton on the remote controk
Selectthe STANDARDmode if you want to enjoy the original sound_
* Night Mode
This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic
volume change caused by a channel change or scene transition_
Bluetooth POWER
Pressthe Bluetooth POWERbutton on the remote to turn the
Bluetooth POWERon function on and offi
Seepages 19 and 21 for details_
SOUND
Pressthe SOUND button on the remote to add depth and
spaciousnessto the sound_
Pressthe SOUND on the remote controk
Eachtime the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :
ON-SURROUNDSOUND _ OFF-SURROUNDSOUND
_, Installing the Battery in the Remote Control
asShown in the figure above,
Coveron and align the '@! marks side
by side asshown in the figure above,
I0
asfar as itwi!! go tofix
it in place,
CONNECTIONS
_NSTAttiNG
'T_qEWALL MOUNT
You can use the watt mount bracket to mount this unit on a watt,
Installation
Precautions
tnstatt on a ve_icat watt onty,
o
For the installation, avoid a tocation with high temperature or
humidRy, or a watt that cannot sustain the weight of the set,
,
Check the strength of the watL tf the watt is not strong
enough to support the unit, reinforce the watt or instatt the
unit on a different watt that can support the unit's weight,
,
Purchase and use the fixing screws or anchors appropriate for
the kind of wan you have (plaster board, iron board, wood,
etc,), tf possible, fix the suppo¢ screws into watt studs,
,
Purchase wan mounting screws according to the type and
thickness of the watt you wit1mount the Soundbar on,
- Diameter : M5
- Length; 1 3/8 in (35 mm) or tonger recommended,
o
Connect cables from the unit to extemat devices before you
instatt it on the watt,
,
Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you
instatt it, Othe_vise, it may cause an electric shock,
!.
Ptacethe installation guide against the watt sudace,
_The installation guide must be tevel,
olnstatt at least 2 inches (5 cm) below the TV, if the TV is
mounted on the watt,
2. Mark the tocadon where the screws wit1go through on the
watt using a pen, and then remove the installation guide,
3. Fastenthe watt mounts and screws to the marked locations,
_The 1eftand right mounts are different shapes,
4. Secure the two hotder screws to the screw holes on the back
of the Soundbar's main body, one on the teft and one on the
right,
5. Insert the USBcable into the back of the Soundbar before
installing it on the watt,
6. Set the hotder screws on the back of the Soundbar into the grooves of the watt mount.
For safe installation, make sure to push the hotder screws att the way to the bottom of the grooves,
11
DE'TA6_'qIH6 'THE WALL MOUNT
!.
PuI the Soundbar upwards asshown in the figure to separate
it from the watt mount,
Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit.
Secure the unit firmly to the watt so that it does not fat1off. tf the unit fatts off, it may cause an
injury or damage the product.
When the unit is installed on a watt, please make sure that chitdren do not pult any of the
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fat1.
® _r the optima1 pedormance of a wal mount installation, instal the speaker system at 1east2 inches
(5 cm) below the %/, if the TV is mounted on the wail
For your safety, if you do not mount the unit on the watt, instal it on a secure, fiat su,ffacewhere it
is untikely to fat1.
IfHS_'_ALLIH6 'T_qE BRACKET W!'T_qOUT' REFERR NG "TO 'T_qE
WALL-MOUIIT
I_S]ALLAY_OH GUIDE
!.
Ptacethe "Watt Mount L"on the desired watt su,ffacewhite paralleled to the floor as shown above, and fix
a screw through the hote on its right end.
2. Ptacethe "Watt Mount R"on the desired watt su,ffacewhite paralleled to the floor as shown above, and fix
a screw through the hote on its 1eft end.
_lf Wall Mount LiR are to be mounted beneath the TV,check their fixing hote positions in steps t and 2, so
that they are atigned appropriately to the center of the TV's bottom.
S. Fixscrews through the rest of hotes.
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CONNECT ONS
CONNECTING
THE W_RELESS SUBWOOFER
The Subwoofer's linking lD is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect
wirelessly) automatically when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on_ if the Link indicator ( _ ) does not
light when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the lD by following the procedure below_
_@
®@
ID SET O
1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall oudet_
2. Pressthe mDSETbutton on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 second£
_The STANDBYindicator is turned off and the LiNK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly_
3. While the main unit is powered off (in STANDBYmode), press and hold the MUTE ( _
control for 5 second£
) on the remote
4. The mDSETmessage appears on the Soundbar's display_
5. To finalize the link, turn the main unit's power on while the subwoofeCs Blue LEDblink£
_The main unit and the subwoofer should now be linked (connected)_
_The Link indicator (Blue LED)on the subwoofer should be on_
_lf the Link indicator is not solid blue, the linking process has failed_ Turn off the main unit and start again
from Step 2_
_You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting a Sound Effect_(See page 1O)
13
o Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power
cord,
tf the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer wit1be in standby mode and the STANDBY
LED on the upper side wit1come on after the Link indicator (Blue LED) blinks for 30 seconds,
tf you use a device that uses the same frequency (2,4GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar,
intererence may cause some sound interruption,
The transmission distance of the wireless signat between the main unit and subwoofer is about 33
ft,, but may va,5,depending on your operating environment tf a steel-concrete or metallic watt is
between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at att, because the
wireless signat cannot penetrate metat,
tf the main unit doesn't make a wireless connection, fottow steps t -5 to re-set the connection
between the main unit and wireless subwoofer,
o The wireless receiving antenna is buitt into the wireless subwoofer, Keepthe unit away from water
and moisture,
For optima1 listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer tocation
is dear of any obstructions,
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_s'_
C
ONNECT_NG
_
"
!
AN EXTERNAL
_ C_1
_ s¸_ _ C
DEVICE USING AN H©MI CABLE
HDM] is the standard digitat intedace for connecting to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Btu-ray players, set top
boxes, and more,
HDMI prevents any degradation to the signal due to conversion to analog and maintains the video and
audio quality of the original digital source
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT (TV)
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Digital Devices
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT (ARC)
Connect an HDM] cable (not supplied) from the
HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the
HDM] OUT jack on your digitat device,
The ARC function allows digitat audio to output via
the HDMI OUT (ARC) port,
tt can be enabled only when the Soundbar is
connected to a TV that suppo_s the ARC function
and,
o Anynet+ must be turned on,
HDM_ OUT (TV)
This function is not available if the HDM]
cable does not support ARC,
Connect an HDM] cable (not supplied) from the
HDMI OUT (TV) jack on the back of the product to
the HDM] tN jack on your Tk(
HDM] is an interlace that enables the
digitat transmission of video and audio
data with just a single connector,
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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AUDIO
CABLE OR O_P_°
T,CAL (D_GFAL} CABLE
(ANALOG}
This unit comes equipped with one opticat in digital jack and one audio analog in jack, giving you two ways to
connect it to a TkL
AUX IN
OPTICAL IN
r
t'_AUDIO
O PTICAL
/||
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'
Audio Cable
Game console
(Not supplied)
AUX IN
o Do not connect the power cord of this
product or your TV to the watt outtet untit
att connections between components are
complete,
Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the
AUDIO OUT jack of the TV or Source Device,
Change the function to AUX,
o Before moving or installing this product,
be sure to turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord,
OPTICAL IN
Connect OPTBCALBN(Audio) on the main unit to the
OPTICALOUT jack of the TV or Source Device,
Change the function to DJN
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FUNCTIONS
iNPUT MODE
Pressthe (_)
button on the main unit's top panel or the _
select the mode you wan£
(SOURCE)button on the remote control to
The unit turns off automatically in the following
situation£
Optical Digital input
DiN
AUX input
AUX
DJNiHDMYBTiTViUSB Mode
-If there is no audio signal for 25 minute£
HDMI input
HDMm
BLUETOOTHmode
BT
AUX Mode
TV SoundConnect
TV
-If the AUX cable is disconnected for 25 minutes
USB mode
USB
In Auto Power Down ON mode,if there is no
KEY input for 8 hours when the AUX cable is
connected_
-To turn the Auto Power Down functionON or
OFF,press and hold the _ql button for 5
second£ OFF/ON-AUTO POWERDOWN
appears on the display_
ARC (HDM OUT)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) transfers digital audio signal to the HDMI OUT (ARC) porL
HDMmCable
(Not
supplied)
1. Connect the TV supporting ARC to the Soundbar with an HDMI cable_
2. Turn on the TV,and turn on the SoundbaPs Anynet+_
3. Pressthe (_)
button on the main unit's top panel or the _
to select the DiN mode_
(SOURCE)button on the remote control
o If the HDMI cable does not support ARC feature, ARC may not work properly_
To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet+ of£
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YOucan connect a Btuetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all
without wires!
To connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth
device
Check if the Btuetooth device supports the Btuetooth compliant stereo headset function.
o Connect
ttuetooth device
!.
Pressthe (_)
button on the main unit's top
tf asked for PIN code when connecting a
Bluetooth device, enter (0000>.
Only one Btuetooth device can be paired
at a time.
The I£uetooth connection wil be terminated
when you turn the Soundbarof L
The Soundbar may not perform Btuetooth
search or connection correctly under the
following circumstances:
- tf there is a strong electrical field around
the Soundbar.
If severalSluetooth devicesare
simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.
- tf the Btuetooth device is turned off,
not in place, or malfunctions.
- Note that such devices as microwave
ovens, wireless LAN adaptors,
fluorescent lights, and gas stoves use
the same frequency range as the
BhJetooth device, which can cause
electric interference.
The Soundbar suppoCs SBCdata
(44.1 kHHz,48kHIz).
o Connect only to a Btuetooth device that
suppo_s the A2DP (AV) function.
You cannot connect the Soundbar to a
BhJetooth device that suppo_s onty the HF
(Hands Free) function.
Once paired the device,on DJNiAUXi
I,IDMtiUSfl mode, select "[Samsung]
Soundbar J-Series" from the list will
automatically change to tT mode.
panel or the ,,,_ (SOURCE)button on the
remote control to select the tT mode.
oYOu wilt see IT READY on the front display
of the 5oundbar.
2. Selectthe Btuetooth menu on the Btuetooth
device you want to connect. (Refer to the
Btuetooth device's user manual.)
S. Selectthe Stereo headset menu on the Btuetooth
device.
_YOu wit1see a tist of scanned devices.
4. Select "[Samsung] SoundbarJ-Sedes" from the
list.
_When the Soundbar is connected to the
Btuetooth device, it wilt display [Btuetooth
device name] _ tT on the front display.
• The device name can onty be displayed in
English.An underline" _" wilt be displayed if the
name is not in English.
elf the Btuetooth device has failed to pair with
the Soundbar, delete the previous "[Samsung]
Soundbar J-Series" found by the Btuetooth
device and have it search for the Soundbar
again.
5. Playmusic on the connected device.
oYbu can listen to the music playing on the
connected Btuetooth device over the Soundbar.
tn BTmode, the PbyiPauseiNextiPrev functions
are not available. However, these functions are
available in Btuetooth devices supposing
AVRCR
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Bluetooth
POWER on (Bluetooth
POWER)
When the Btuetooth Power On function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, if a previously paired Btuetooth
device tries to pair with the Soundba_ the Soundbar turns on automatically,
!.
Pressthe Btuetooth POWERon the remote while the Soundbar is turned on,
2. ON-Btuetooth POWERappears on the Soundbar's display,
Available only if the Soundbar is tisted among the Btuetooth device's paired devices, (The Btuetooth
device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once_)
Soundbar wit1appear in the BhJetooth device's searched devices tist onty when the Soundbar is
displaying [BT READY],
tn the TV SoundConnect mode, the Soundbar cannot be paired to another BhJetooth device,
To disconnect the Bluetooth
device from the Soundbar
You can disconnect the BhJetooth device from the Soundbar, For instructions, see the BhJetooth device's user
manual,
The Soundbar wit1be disconnected_
When the Soundbar is disconnected from the BhJetooth device, the Soundbar wit1display
ST DBSCONNECTED
on the front display,
To disconnect the Soundbar from the Bluetooth
Pressthe _
(SOURCE)button on the remote control or the (_)
switch from BTto another mode or turn off the Soundbar,
device
button on the product's top panel to
The connected BhJetooth device wilt wait a certain amount of time for a response from the Soundbar
before terminating the connection, (Disconnection time may differ, depending on the BhJetooth device)
tn Btuetooth connection mode, the Btuetooth connection wilt be lost if the distance between the
Soundbar and the BhJetooth device exceeds t 6,25 ft, (Sm),
The Soundbar automatically turns off after 25 mimJtes in the Ready state,
More About Bluetooth
BhJetooth is a technology that enables BhJetootMcompliant devices to interconnect easily with each other
using a short wireless connection,
A Btuetooth device may cause noise or malfunction, depending on usage, when:
- A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the BhJetooth device or the
Soundbar.
o
- tt is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a watt, corner, or office partition.
- tt is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices inchJding medical equipment,
microwave ovens, and wireless LANs,
Pair the Soundbar with the Btuetooth device while they are close together,
The further the distance between the Soundbar and BhJetooth device, the worse the quality is,
tf the distance exceeds the BhJetooth operational range, the connection is lost,
tn poor reception areas, the Btuetooth connection may not work properly,
The Btuetooth connection only works when it is close to the unit, The connection wilt be automatically cut
off if the Btuetooth device is out of range, Even within range, the sound quality may be degraded by
obstacles such as walls or doors,
This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation,
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USING SAMSUNG
AUDIO
REMOTE APP
hstaH Samsung Audio Remote App
To control the product with your Smart Device via the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung
Audio Remote App by accessing the app through Google Play store_
Accessing the Samsung Audio Remote App
After you install the Samsung Audio Remote app, foliow the instructions in the app_
® The APP function onty supports Android mobite phone devices running Android OS 3,0 or tater,
2O
TV SOUNDCONNECT
You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that suppo_s the TV
SoundConnect function,
Connecting
a TV to the Soundbar
Connect
!.
Turn on the TV and Soundbar,
If the distance between the TV and
Soundbar exceeds 1625 fL (Sm), the
connection may not be stable or the audio
may stutten If this occurs, relocate the TV
or Soundbar so that they are within
operational range, and then re-establish
the TV SoundConnect connection_
oTum on the menu of the TV,
_Move to Speaker Settings on "Sound" tab,
Set the "Add New Device" menu to "On",
2. Pressthe (_utton
on the main unit's top
panel or the_;-_ (SOURCE)button on the
remote controt to select the TV mode.
3. On the TV, a messageasking whether to enable
the TV SoundConnect function, "[Samsung]
Soundbar" is displayed on the TV screen,
o TV SoundConnect Operational Ranges:
- Recommended pairing range: within
20 inches (within 50cm)
4. Select <Yes:>to finish connecting the TV and
Soundbar by TV remote controt,
- Recommended operational range:
within t6.25 ft, (Sm)
Switching the Soundbar's mode from -Ri
to another mode automatically terminates
TV SoundConnect,
The Play/Pause,Next, Prey buttons are
not operable in TV SoundConnect mode,
Using the Bluetooth
To connect the Soundbar to another TV,
the existing connection must be
terminated.
POWER On
The Btuetooth POWEROn function is available after
you have successfullyconnected the Soundbar to a
Btuetooth compatible TV using TV SoundConnect,
When the Btuetooth POWEROn function is ON,
turning the connected TV on or off wit1turn the
Soundbar's power on and off aswee
o Terminate the connection to the existing
TV, and then press the I_11button on the
remote control for 5 seconds to connect
to another Tk4
The TV SoundConnect(SoundSham)
!. Connect the TV to your Soundbar using the TV
function
issupported
by some Samsung
SoundConnect function,
TVs released
from2012 on,Check
whetheryourTV supports
theTV
2. Pressthe Btuetooth POWERbutton on the
SoundConnect(SoundSham)function
Soundbar remote, "ONiOFF-BLUETOOTH
beforeyou begin_(R)rfurther
information,
POWER"appears on the Soundbar's display,
refer to the TV's user manuaL)
ON-BLUETOOTHPOWER : The Soundbar turns
tf your SamsungTV was released before
on and off when you turn the TV on or of L
2014, check the SoundSharesetting menu_
oOFF-BLUETOOTHPOWER :The Soundbar onty
turns off when you turn the TV off,
o Thisfunction
issupportedbysome
Samsung TVs released
from 2013 on,
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You can play music rites tocated on USBstorage devices through the Soundban
USBport
!.
Connect the USBdevice to the USBport on the
back of the product,
2. Pressthe (_)
button on the main unit's top
panel or the _
(SOURCE)button on the
remote controt to select the USBmode,
Display
o
Do not connect multiple storage devices to the
product via a multi-card reader, tt may not
operate property,
o
Digitat camera PTPprotocols are not supported,
Do not remove the USBdevice white it is
transferring file£
3. USBappears on the display screen,
DRM-protected music rites (MP3, WMA) from
commercial web sites cannot be played,
_The Soundbar connection to the USBdevice is
complete,
_The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto
o
Extemat HDDsare not supported,
Mobite phone devicesare not supported,
Power Off) if no USBdevice has been
Fite Format Type Compatibility list:
connected for more than 25 minutes,
Codec
Sampling Rat_
Bitrat_
MPEG 1Layer2
MPEG 1Layer3
Before you connect a USB device
80kbps~320kbps
MPEG2 Layer3
Beaware of the following:
tf the fite name of a rite or folder on a USBdevice
exceeds t0 characters, it is not displayed on the
Soundbar's dispby,
MPEG25
16KHz ~
Layer3
48KHz
Wave rbrrnat
MSAudiol
56kbps~128kbps
Wave rbrrnat
This product may not be compatible with certain
types of USBstorage media,
MSAudio2
AAC
The Soundbar supports the FAT16and FAT32fite
systems,
AAC-LC
- The NTFSrite system is not supported,
HE_AAC
16KHz ~
48kbps~320kbps
96KHz
128kbps~192kbps
24KHz ~
96KHz
Connect USBdevices directty to the USBport of
the product, Othe_dse, you may encounter a
USBcompatibility problem,
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48kbps~64kbps
16KHz ~
up to3000kbps
OGG 110
48KHz
50kbps~500kbps
FLAC110,
16KHz ~
FLAC121
96KHz
up to3000kbps
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's
system firmware in the future,
o Insert a USBdevice containing the
firmware update into the USBport on the
main unit,
tf an update is offered, you can update the firmware
by connecting a USBdevice with the firmware
update stored on it to the USBport on your
Soundbar,
Note that if there are multiple update files, you must
toad them onto the USBdevice singly and use them
to update the firmware one rite at a time,
Pteasevisit samsung,com or contact the Samsung
cat1center to receive more information about
downloading updates rites,
o Updating firmware may not work properly
if audio files supported by the Soundbar
are stored in the USBstorage device,
o Do not disconnect the power or remove
the USBdevice while updates are being
applied, The main unit will turn off
automatically after completing the
firmware update,
After reset, all settings are reset to their
factory default settings, We recommend
you write down your settings so that you
can easily reset them after the update,
Note that updating firmware resets
subwoofer connection too_ tf connection
to the subwoofer is not established
automatically after resetting,
refer to page 13.
tf the firmware fails to update, we
recommend formatting the USBdevice in
FAT16and trying again,
The product has the DUAL BOOT
function, if the firmware faits to update,
you can update the firmware again,
Once the software update is completed,
turn off the product and then press and
hold the ( _11) button on the remote
control for more than 5 seconds, "BNiT"
appears on the display and the unit is
powered off, The upgrade is complete,
Do not format the USBdevice in the NTFS
format, The Soundbar does not support
the NTFSfile system,
o Depending on the manufacturer, some
USBdevices may not be supported,
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the table below when this product does not function property_tf the problem you are experiencing is
not tisted below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and
contact Samsung Electronics at 1o800oSAMSUNG (1-800°726°7864),
f®
Thets unit
the power
Will n0tcord
turnplugged
onl
into the outlet?
T_÷ connect the power plug to the outtet,
±
®
ts the
distance
between
the remote controt and
_ Are
the
batteries
drained?
main unit too far?
÷ Move closer to the unit,
-->Replace with new batteries,
o Doesyour TV suppo_ TV SoundConnect?
-->TVSoundConnect is supposed by some
Samsung TVs released from 20t 2 on, Check your
TV to see if it suppo_s TV SoundConnect,
o ts your TV firmware the tatest version?
-_ Update your TV with the tatest firmware,
o Doesan error occur when connecting?
-->Contact the Samsung cat1centefi
® Resetthe TV MODE and connect again,
÷ Pressand hotd the _ n button for 5 seconds to
reset the TV SoundConnect connection_
f e "Your subwoofer may not be connected to the
main body of the product
-->(See
,5,toPage
connect
13) your subwoofer again,
T
Try to adjust the vibration of your subwoofer
_ -->Pressthe WOOFER button on your remote
controt to adjust its vatue (between SW-I 2 and
SW+6),
I
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AHslSENDX
APPENDIX
_!odel
name
HWd450
1
USB
5Vi0,SA
Main Unit
3_56 lbs
Subwoofer
10,12 tbs
Dimensions
Main Unit
37,7 x 2_34 x 2_62inches
(WxHxD}
Subwoofer
7,05 x 1421 x 11_79 inches
Weight
+41 °F to +95°F
Operating Temperature Range
Operating Humidity Range
I0%to75%
80WiCH, 3 OHM, THD = 10%, lkHz
Rated Output t Subwoofer
Main Unit
Power
140W, 3 OHM, THD = 10%, 70Hz
S/N Ratio (Analog hput)
65 dB
Separation (1 kHz}
65 dB
AMPUNER
SiN ratio, disto¢ion, separation, and usable sensitivity are based on measurements using AES (Audio
Engineering Society) guidelines,
Nominal specification
Samsung Electronics Co,, Ltd rese_,esthe right to change the specifications without notice,
Weight and dimensions are approximate,
Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved reeyder,
To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www,samsung,comireeyelingdireet or
cat1,(877) 278 - 0799
Open Soume License Notice
- For fuCher information on Open Sources used in this product, please visit the website:
http:iiopensource,samsung,com
- To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Emait
(oss,request@samsung,com),
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This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is validonly on products purchased and used in the
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