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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Safety Information ●● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WK550). 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. The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
GETTING STARTED FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Class B FCC Statement • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement : This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
GETTING STARTED Precautions 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the bottom 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.
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 26 FUNCTIONS 6 27 2 Safety Information 26 Input Mode What’s Included 7 DESCRIPTIONS 8 Bottom Panel 30 32 Troubleshooting 9 Remote Control 33 APPENDIX 12 INSTALLATION 33 12 Installing the Soundbar 16 Installing the Wall Mount 19 Connecting the Subwoofer and SWA-8000S Connecting the Surround Speakers 20 Connecting to a TV 21 Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable 20 21 23 23 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable TV SoundConnect Con
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 Caution Note Definition Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled. Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function. Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Front / Right Side Panel / (Volume) Button ENG 1 Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. 2 (Source) Button Right Side Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. button ●● While the unit is powered on, pressing the for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as the (Mute) button. To cancel the (Mute) button button for more than 3 seconds setup, press the again.
DESCRIPTIONS Bottom Panel DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. (Micro USB Port) You can play the music from USB memory device if connecting Micro USB memory device or Micro USB to USB adapter cable (not supplied). Refer to Micro USB to USB adapter cable specification on page 24.
Remote Control DESCRIPTIONS 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. 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.
DESCRIPTIONS Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Play / Pause Press the p button to pause a file temporarily. Press the p 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. SOUND CONTROL Press to select TREBLE, BASS, SUBWOOFER LEVEL, AUDIO SYNC, REAR SPEAKER, or REAR LEVEL.
DESCRIPTIONS ++Controlling the Soundbar using Your TV Remote Control ●● ●● ●● ●● This function is not available when the Soundbar is in TV ARC mode or in HDMI mode. (Mute) buttons are available to control the Soundbar. Only the VOL +/- and TV menus differ by manufacturer and model. Refer to the TV's user manual for further information.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installing the Soundbar Installing the Wall Mount ++Installation Precautions ●● Install on a vertical wall only. ●● For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set. ●● Check the strength of the wall. If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit, reinforce the wall or install the unit on a different wall that can support the unit's weight.
INSTALLATION ENG A B CENTER LINE B A-TYPE : 616mm B-TYPE : 360mm A Center Line 2. Align the Paper Template's Center Line with the center of your TV (if you are mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. ●● If you are not mounting below a TV, place the Center Line in the center of the installation area. A B CENTER LINE A-TYPE : 616mm B-TYPE : 360mm B A A B 3.
INSTALLATION 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw firmly into a support screw hole. 6. Use the two Screws (M4 x L12) to attach both Bracket-Wall Mount L and R to the Soundbar's bottom. For a proper fit, make sure to align the bumps on the Soundbar to the holes on the brackets. Rear of Soundbar Right end of Soundbar ●● When assembling, make sure the hanger part of the Bracket-Wall Mounts are located behind the rear of the Soundbar.
INSTALLATION ENG 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. ●● Slightly tilt the Soundbar to insert both Holder-Screw heads into Bracket-Wall Mount holes. Push the Soundbar in the direction of the arrow to make sure both sides are firmly fixed.
INSTALLATION Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of arrow, tilt it up slightly, and then pull it away from the wall as shown. ●● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ●● Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may cause an injury or damage the product.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting the Subwoofer and SWA-8000S Connecting to the Subwoofer and SWA-8000S Automatically The linking IDs of the SWA-8000S wireless module and the subwoofer are preset at the factory. The subwoofer and the SWA-8000S should link (connect wirelessly) to the main unit automatically when you turn on the main unit, the subwoofer, and the SWA-8000S.
CONNECTIONS 5. While the subwoofer's and SWA-8000S's indicators are flashing blue, press the the right side of the main unit to turn on the main unit. button on your remote control or on 6. The connection is complete if the blue LEDs on the subwoofer and the SWA-8000S stop blinking and glow continuously. • If the connection process fails, the blue indicator will flash continuously. Go to Step 2 and start again.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the Surround Speakers ENG L R SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω ID SET Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) Wireless Receiver Module (SWA-8000S) ●● Place these speakers to the side of your listening position. If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other. Position them about 2 to 3 feet above your ear, facing slightly downward. ●● Use the speaker cable to connect the Wireless Receiver Module to the Surround Speakers.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV ●● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 11 for instructions. Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the bottom of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable ENG Optical Cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN 1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the Soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV with a digital optical cable. button on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select 2. Press the the D.IN mode.
CONNECTIONS ●● If the TV SoundConnect linking process fails, navigate to SoundConnect in the TV's Sound menu, select Add New Device, and set Add New Device to ON. Then, try again. ●● Switching the Soundbar’s mode from TV to another mode automatically terminates TV SoundConnect. ●● To connect the Soundbar to another TV, the existing connection must be terminated. ●● To terminate the existing connection, press and hold the p button on the remote for 5 seconds or switch to another mode.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to External Devices HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-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. Digital Devices HDMI OUT HDMI Cable ENG HDMI Cable HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.
CONNECTIONS ++Optical Cable 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable. button on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select 2. Press the the D.IN mode. USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB port HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.
CONNECTIONS 4. USB appears on the display screen. • The Soundbar connection to the USB device is complete. The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if no USB device has been connected for more than 5 minutes. ++Before you connect a USB device Be aware of the following: ●● If the file name of a file on a USB device exceeds 10 characters, it is not displayed on the Soundbar's display. ●● This product may not be compatible with certain types of USB storage media.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE button on the main unit’s right side or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode Press the you want. Right Side of the Soundbar Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input HDMI input AUX HDMI BLUETOOTH mode TV SoundConnect USB mode BT TV USB AUTO POWER DOWN FUNCTION The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. ●● D.IN / HDMI / BT / TV / USB Mode -- If there is no audio signal for 5 minutes.
FUNCTIONS Bluetooth To connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect 1. Press the mode. • Bluetooth device button on the main unit’s right side or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the BT You will see BT READY on the front display of the Soundbar. 2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual.) 3.
FUNCTIONS ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time. The Bluetooth connection will be terminated when you turn the Soundbar off. The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances: -- If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar. -- If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.
FUNCTIONS ++More About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a technology that enables Bluetooth-compliant devices to interconnect easily with each other using a short wireless connection. ●● A Bluetooth device may cause noise or malfunction, depending on usage, if: -- A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Soundbar. -- It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or office partition.
FUNCTIONS Software Update HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar.
If UPDATE is not displayed FUNCTIONS 2. Disconnect the Soundbar's power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar. ●● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on the main unit. ●● Updating firmware may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are stored in the USB storage device. ●● Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB device while updates are being applied. The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Refer to the table below if this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? ¼¼Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Specifications Weight 5V / 0.5A Main Unit Subwoofer (PS-WK550) Surround Speaker Rear (Surround) AMP (SWA-8000S) GENERAL Main Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) Subwoofer (PS-WK550) Operating Temperature Range * 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg) 39.8 x 2.1 x 3.4 inches (1010.5 x 54.0 x 87.5 mm) 17.8 x 13.2 x 6.1 inches (452.0 x 335.0 x 154.0 mm) 2.0 x 7.9 x 5.2 inches (50.0 x 201.3 x132.0 mm) +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range * 15.0 lbs (6.8 kg) 3.0 x 5.
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