USER MANUAL HW-N450
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING •• The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WN20). •• 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.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, 3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or tripod, bracket, or table other heat sources. This could lead to specified by the manufacturer, overheating and cause the unit to or sold with the apparatus. malfunction. When a cart is used, use caution when 4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e. moving the cart/apparatus combination to vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or avoid injury from tip-over. equipment creating strong magnetic or 13.
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 Samsung’s 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
07 Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth 08 09 16 -------------------------- 16 Using the Remote Control 17 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 17 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control -------------------------- 20 Installing the Wall Mount 21 Installation Precautions -------------------------- 21 Wallmount Components -------------------------- 21 10 Troubleshooting 24 11 License 25 12 Open Source License Notice 25 13 Important N
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS PAIR SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Soundbar Main Unit 1 Power Cord (Subwoofer) (3903-001117 or 3903-000853) 2 AC/DC Adapter (Main Unit) (BN44-00862A) Subwoofer Remote Control (AH59-02767A) / Batteries Power Cord (AC/DC Adapter) (3903-001117 or 3903-000853) Optical Cable (AH39-00779A) 3 •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Right Side of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo Power Volume is located on the top. Display Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI IN Source HDMI IN DC 24V DC 24V 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 Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1 Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Soundbar. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall socket. 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 Before performing the manual connection procedure below: •• 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.
Connecting the SWA-8500S to a Soundbar (Sold Separately) Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA‑8500S) to your Soundbar (Sold separately). 1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers. –– The speaker cables are color coded. L R SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-RIGHT ID SET L R SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω POWER ID SET 2.
3. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds. •• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears. •• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. PAIR ID SET 5 Sec ND SOUODE M CAUTION •• If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-8500S, you may hear some stuttering from the woofer as the connection finalizes. 4.
04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. •• When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. –– This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable. –– 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 as described in Step 1 on the previous page. 2. Press the Left button on the remote control (the blue spot in the illustration to the right) 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, hold the Left button on the remote for 5 seconds.
•• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable (not supplied) 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. PAIR OR ND SOUODE M The initial connection 1.
Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the right side panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “BT”. •• Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) •• To cancel the automatic Bluetooth connection between the Soundbar and TV, press the p (Play/Pause) button on the remote control for 5 seconds with the Soundbar in “BT READY” status.
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 Right Side of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable R - AUDIO - L HDMI IN USB (5V 0.
Connecting using an HDMI Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI OUT External Device HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN (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 STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. Display USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 24V HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) USB 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. PAIR OR Bluetooth device ND SOUODE M The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode. (OR) a. Press the (Source) button on the right side panel and then select “BT”. Change “BT” to “BT READY”. b.
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power PAIR Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again PAIR to unmute the sound. SOUND MODE SOUND MODE SOUND MODE You can select the desired sound effect by choosing STANDARD or SURROUND. •• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks.
Press the PAIR button. “BT PAIRING” appears in the Soundbar’s display. You can connect the Soundbar to a new Bluetooth device in this mode by selecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device's search list. PAIR Bluetooth PAIR SOUND MODE Press the p button to pause a music file temporarily. When you press the button again, the music file plays. Play / Pause VOL WOOFER PAIR Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right.
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. •• If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronized, select AUDIO SYNC in Sound Settings, and then set the audio delay between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons. (Not available in “USB” mode.) •• AUDIO SYNC is only supported for some functions.
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 4. If you want to return the Soundbar to the If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar’s volume using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. button for 5 seconds repeatedly until default mode (control by a Samsung TV remote), push up and hold the WOOFER “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE” appears in the display.
09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Wallmount Components Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide (AH63-04369C) •• 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 Holder-Screw (2 EA) Screw (2 EA) (AH61-04110A) (6001-001202) the wall or choose another installation point.
2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Center Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the center of your TV (if you are Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and firmly into a support screw hole. 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. 6.
7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws. •• Insert the Holder-Screws into the wide (bottom) part of the Bracket-Wall Mounts, and then slide the Bracket-Wall Mounts down so that Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
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 Model Name HW-N450 USB 5V/0.5A Weight 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) 35.6 x 2.2 x 3.2 inches Dimensions(W x H x D) (904.0 x 55.0 x 80.0 mm) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 40W x 4 Supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio™ (DTS 2.0 sound is played in DTS format.) (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS Subwoofer Name PS-WN20 Weight 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) 8.7 x 14.5 x 11.
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Year Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States.
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