USER MANUAL HW-M450
Safety Information WARNING •• The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WM30). •• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. •• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be SAFETY WARNINGS securely attached to the floor/wall in TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO accordance with the installation instructions. NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). •• This product contains chemicals known to the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
Important Safety Instructions •• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. Read these operating instructions carefully •• Increasing the separation between the before using the unit. Follow all the safety equipment and receiver. •• Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV. instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1. Read these instructions. •• Consulting the dealer or an experienced 2.
3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table other heat sources. This could lead to specified by the manufacturer, overheating and cause the unit to malfunction. or sold with the apparatus. 4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or avoid injury from tip-over.
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 specifications. FULL MANUAL You can access the Full Manual on Samsung’s on-line customer support center by scanning the QR code. To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from the website. (http://www.samsung.
CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) 02 03 04 05 06 2 -------------------------- Product Overview 2 3 Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 3 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 3 Connecting the Soundbar 4 Connecting Electrical Power -------------------------- 4 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer –– Automatic connection between the subwoofer and the Soundb
6 7 07 Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth 08 09 14 -------------------------- 14 Using the Remote Control 15 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 15 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control -------------------------- 17 Installing the Wall Mount 18 Installation Precautions -------------------------- 18 Wallmount Components -------------------------- 18 Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall -------------------------- 21 10 Troubleshooting
01 Checking the Components Bluetooth POWER Surround SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Soundbar Main Unit 1 2 Power Cord (Subwoofer) (3903-001117) AC/DC Adapter (Main Unit) (BN44-00862A) Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries (AH59-02758A) Power Cord (AC/DC Adapter) (3903-001117) Optical Cable (AH39-00779A) 3 •• The power connection steps are labelled (1, 2, 3). For more information about power connections, see page 4. •• For Soundbar wall mounting components, see page 18.
02 Product Overview Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Right Side of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo Volume is located on the top. Power Display Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN DC 24V DC 24V DC 24V USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN Source HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Selects the source input mode. (D.
03 Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components (1, 2, 3) to connect the units to electrical outlets in the following order: 1.) Subwoofer 2.) Soundbar Main Unit. See the illustrations below. •• For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer When the subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound. Automatic connection between the subwoofer and the Soundbar When you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the subwoofer is automatically connected to the Soundbar. •• When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at the rear of the subwoofer turn on.
Manually connecting the subwoofer if automatic connection fails Check before performing the manual connection •• Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly. •• Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on. 1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds. The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks. 5 Sec Rear of Subwoofer 2. Turn off the Soundbar. 3.
04 Connecting to your TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. •• When the Soundbar is connected to a selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. –– When using optical cable, this feature can be supported by 2017 Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth. –– This function also allows you to use the TV menu to adjust the sound field and various settings as well as the volume and mute. Method 1.
Auto Power Link Auto Power Link automatically turns on the Soundbar when the TV is turned on. 1. Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable. 2. Press the (Source) button on the right side panel or on the remote control, and then select “D.IN”. 3. Press the Left button on the remote control for 5 seconds to turn Auto Power Link on or off. •• Auto Power Link is set to ON by default. (To turn off this function, turn off Auto Power using the Soundbar.
r •• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the cable is connected to the correct port. •• Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar. Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly Connecting a TV via Bluetooth When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• Only one TV can be connected at a time. The initial connection 1.
What are the BT READY and BT PAIRING statuses? •• BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect to the Soundbar from a previously connected mobile device. •• BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect to a new device. (While in “BT” mode, press and hold the (Source) button for more than 5 seconds on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control.) NOTES •• If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.
05 Connecting an External Device Connect to an external device via a wired or wireless network to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an Optical or Analog Audio (AUX) Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Right Side of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable USB (5V 0.
Connecting using an HDMI Cable Bottom of the Soundbar External Device HDMI OUT HDMI Cable HDMI IN (not supplied) HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Right Side of the Soundbar 1. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. 2. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. 3.
06 Connecting a USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. Display USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN DC 24V DC 24V USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) USB USB (5V 0.5A) Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) 1. Connect a Micro USB to USB adapter cable with a male USB 2.0 Micro USB plug (Type B) on one end and a standard female 2.0 USB jack (Type A) on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar.
07 Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. Bluetooth device The initial connection 1. Press the (Source) button on the right side panel or on the remote control, and then select “BT”. 2. Change “BT” to “BT PAIRING”.
08 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power Sound Control Bluetooth POWER Surround SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Bluetooth POWER Surround Surround Surround You can select from TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. •• To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
Bluetooth POWER Surround Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right. SOUND MODE Up/Down/ Bluetooth POWER Surround Left/Right SOUND MODE Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions. •• Repeat To use the Repeat function in “USB” mode, press the Up button. VOL VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to select the next music file. Press the Left button to select the previous music file.
W OO FE R SO SO SO U N VO L D BA R Su rro un d W OO FE R D BA R N VO L SO M UN OD D E Bl u PO eto W oth ER Bl u PO eto W oth ER D BA R N U VO L D BA R N U U Su rro un d WOOFER SO M UN OD D E WOOFER W OO FE R Su rro un d Bluetooth POWER Surround SOUND MODE SO Bl u PO eto W oth ER Push the button up or down to adjust the volume. •• Mute Press the VOL button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound.
09 Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions •• Install on a vertical wall only. •• Do not install in a place with high temperature or humidity. •• Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce the wall or choose another installation point. •• Purchase and use the fixing screws or anchors appropriate for the kind of wall you have (plaster board, iron board, wood, etc.). If possible, fix the support screws into wall studs.
1. Place the Wall Mount Guide against the wall 3. Push a pen tip or sharpened pencil tip surface. through the center of the B-TYPE images on •• The Wall Mount Guide must be level. each end of the Guide to mark the holes for •• If your TV is mounted on the wall, install the supporting screws, and then remove the the Soundbar at least 2 inches (5 cm) Wall Mount Guide. below the TV. A B CENTER LINE A-TYPE : 616mm B-TYPE : 360mm B A B CENTER LINE 2 inches or more 4.
6. Use the two Screws (M4 x L12) to attach both •• The left and right mounts are different shapes. Make sure to position them Bracket-Wall Mount L and R to the correctly. Soundbar’s bottom. For a proper fit, make sure to align the bumps on the Soundbar to the holes on the brackets. Wall Mount R Wall Mount L 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall.
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.
10 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? ;; Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed.
11 License 12 Open Source License Notice To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. (oss.request@samsung.com). 13 Important Notes About Service Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, and DTS 2.
14 Specifications and Guide Specifications USB Weight GENERAL AMPLIFIER Dimensions (W x H x D) 5V/0.5A Soundbar Main Unit 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) Subwoofer (PS-WM30) 15.9 lbs (7.2 kg) Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer (PS-WM30) 35.8 x 2.1 x 2.8 inches (908.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm) 7.9 x 15.4 x 14.9 inches (200.0 x 392.0 x 378.
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