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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING •• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). •• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. securely attached to the floor/wall in REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE accordance with the installation instructions. PERSONNEL.
FCC Caution : FCC Radiation Exposure Statement : •• Any changes or modifications not expressly This equipment complies with FCC radiation approved by the party responsible for exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled compliance could void the user’s authority to environment. This equipment should be installed operate this equipment. and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) •• This product satisfies FCC regulations when between the radiator and your body.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s personnel. Servicing is required when the instructions. apparatus has been damaged in any way, 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as such as power-supply cord or plug is radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus heat.
4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall socket 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.
CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components 8 02 Product Overview 9 03 Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 10 Using the Remote Control 9 11 Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) -------------------------- 11 04 05 06 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 11 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------- 16 Output
07 Connecting an External Device Connecting using an Optical Cable 25 -------------------------- 25 08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 26 09 Connecting a Mobile Device 28 10 Connecting via Bluetooth -------------------------- 28 Using Tap Sound -------------------------- 33 Installing the Wall Mount 34 Installation Precautions -------------------------- 34 Wallmount Components -------------------------- 34 11 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 36 12 Software Update 37 Reset --
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS SOUND MODE WOOFER CH LEVEL Soundbar Main Unit HDMI Cable (AH81-11166A) Soundbar Remote Control (AH81-15439A) / Batteries Power Cord (Soundbar) (AH81-09821A) AC/DC Adapter (Soundbar) (AH81-15475A) x2 Wall Mount Guide TONE CONTROL Holder-Screw x2 x2 (M4 x L10) Screw Bracket-Wall Mount (AH81-15477A) •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Top Panel The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes color depending on the Soundbar's current mode or status. The color of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active mode as described below. LED indicator W W M W W White LED White LED Multicolor LED White LED White LED •• The Multicolor LED changes to White, Cyan, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Purple and Blue depending on the mode or status.
•• When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds. •• When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. •• If you hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to External Speaker. Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DC 19V DC 19V USB (5V 0.5A) USB (5V 0.
03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into position. How to Use the Remote Control LED Power Turns the Soundbar on and off.
Volume Push the button up or down to adjust the volume. White moves to right X1 White moves to left X1 Volume Up Volume Down LED Indicator CH LEVEL By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker. LED White Blinks X1 Indicator “Center Level” –– If the Rear Speakers (sold separately) are connected, the setting “Rear Level” is supported. To adjust the volume of the “Rear Level” between -6 to +6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
7 Band EQ Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to "Standard".) 7 Band EQ 5 Sec Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds. Using the Left/Right buttos and each can be adjusted to setting between -6 to+6.
SOUND MODE By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolor LED blinks in white. (The sound mode may differ with the TV model.) White Blinks X1 LED Indicator “DTS Virtual:X” “Standard” “Music” “Game” “Adaptive Sound” –– DTS Virtual:X Immersive 3D sound from any content. –– Standard Outputs the original sound. –– Music Provides more natural and room filling sound for music content.
FE R W OO CH LE VE L CO TO NT NE RO L FE R CO TO NT NE RO L W OO CH LE VE L CO TO NT NE RO L CH LE VE L W OO FE R DE SO M UN OD D E WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL SO M UN OD D E When subwoofer is connected, push the button up or down to adjust the woofer level to -12 or between -6 to +6. When subwoofer is disconnected, push the button up or down to adjust the bass level between -6 to +6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button.
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Hidden Button Reference page Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off page 17 Left TV Auto connect On/Off page 24 Up ID SET page 13 7 Band EQ page 13 DRC On/Off page 14 Bluetooth Power On/Off page 14 Bluetooth Multi connection On/Off page 31 (Sound Control) SOUND MODE PAIR Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Output Effect DTS Virtual:X Standard Music Game Adaptive Sound In
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control Adjust the Soundbar volume using the TV’s remote control. •• This function can be used with IR remote controls only. Bluetooth remote controls (remote controls that require pairing) are not supported. •• Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function. •• Manufacturers supporting this function: Samsung, VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA TV remote control On/Off 1. Turn Off the Soundbar. 2.
04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: •• For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit) 1. First connect the power cable to the AC/DC adapter. Connect the AC/DC adapter (with the power cable) to the Soundbar. 2. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV Method 1. Connecting with HDMI CAUTION •• When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. •• To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output. •• The recommended cable is High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) or (eARC) port of your TV.
•• When the TV sound is not output, press the top panel of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the “Digital Audio In” mode. •• When the sound is not output, check the HDMI Cable connection again. •• Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.
Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable Pre-connection Checklist •• When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. •• When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers. Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Top of the Soundbar HDMI Bottom of the (ARC) Soundbar LED White On -> Off Indicator “Digital Audio In” 1.
Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. When the Soundbar is connected, the menu, “TV+Soundbar” appears under the Sound Output menu of the TV. Select the corresponding menu. TV Menu HDMI Cable OR Optical Cable (not supplied) LED White On -> Off Indicator “Digital Audio In” •• TV menu example: TV + [AV] Soundbar series name (HDMI) NOTES •• It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV.
06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV Connecting via Bluetooth When a Samsung TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cables. •• Only one Samsung TV can be connected at a time. •• Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can be connected. Check the specifications of your TV. The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control or press (Source) button on the Soundbar top panel to enter the "Bluetooth" mode.
If the device fails to connect •• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Soundbar S5B-Series) on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it. •• Then repeat steps 1 through 3. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control to select the mode other than “Bluetooth”. •• Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the Samsung TV model.
07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top (not supplied) box / Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI Top of the Soundbar (ARC) OPTICAL OUT R - AUDIO - L LED White On -> Off Indicator “Digital Audio In” 1.
08 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. DC 19V USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 19V HDMI (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI (ARC) LED White On -> Off Indicator “USB” 1. Connect the Soundbar with the USB stick by the USB adapter cable above. •• The Micro USB to USB adapter cable is sold separately.
File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2.5 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps Wave_Format_MSAudio1 16kHz ~ 48kHz 56kbps~128kbps Wave_Format_MSAudio2 16kHz ~ 48kHz 56kbps~128kbps AAC 16kHz ~ 96kHz 48kbps~320kbps AAC-LC 16kHz ~ 96kHz 128kbps~192kbps 5.1ch 320kbps HE-AAC 24kHz ~ 96kHz 48kbps~64kbps 5.
09 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cables. •• When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on. mobile device The initial connection •• When connecting to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is within 3.28 ft (1 m) distance. 1.
Notes on Bluetooth connection •• Locate a new device within 3.28 ft (1 m) to connect via Bluetooth communication. •• If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. •• The Soundbar automatically turns off after 20 minutes in the Ready state. •• The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances: –– If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar.
Bluetooth Power On/Off If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the Soundbar when the Bluetooth Power On function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, the Soundbar turns on automatically. 1. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned on. 2. Multicolor LED indicator on the Soundbar blinks "Cyan”.
Bluetooth Multi connection The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. Bluetooth device A Bluetooth device B TV Auto connect On/Off 1. Press and hold the PAIR button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned off. 2. Multicolor LED indicator on the Soundbar blinks "Cyan”. Bluetooth Pairing button LED Indicator When in standby mode Cyan Blinks X1 Red Blinks X1 Multi connection On (Default) Multi connection Off 5 Sec PAIR ND SOUODE M 3.
NOTES •• Connect the Soundbar to up to two Bluetooth devices. •• Play music from one of the connected Bluetooth devices while two devices are connected. •• If music is played from the Bluetooth device “B” while playing from the device “A”, the music is started playing on the device “B” and automatically being stopped/paused playback on the device A”. •• In versions prior to AVRCP V1.4, the switching time of the device playing music may be delayed.
Using Tap Sound Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play audio from the mobile device through the Soundbar. •• This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device. •• This function is only compatible on Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. SmartThings App Top of the Soundbar Mobile device 1. Turn on the Tap Sound function on your mobile device. •• For details on how to turn on the function, refer to “Enable the Tap Sound function” below. 2.
10 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Wallmount Components Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide •• Install on a vertical wall only. •• Do not install in a place with high x2 x2 (M4 x L10) temperature or humidity. •• Verify whether the wall is strong enough to Holder-Screw support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce 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. (Not supplied) •• 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. 11 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF TV 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 1.
12 SOFTWARE UPDATE 5. Plug USB into Soudbar and switch to USB source, the software will update automatically and will complete update within 2 minutes. During the update process, the 5 LEDs will start flashing in a loop, and Important: After upgrading, keep the original then the 5 LEDs will all be bright white, and Settings. then the 5 LEDs will flash in a loop again. When the update is complete, the cyan DC 19V USB (5V 0.
•• This product has a DUAL BOOT function. If the firmware fails to update, you can Reset update the firmware again. 5 Sec If LED sequence flashing is not displayed 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that contains the update files to the Soundbar’s USB port. With the Soundbar on, press the (Volume) buttons on the body at the same time for at least 5 seconds. The LED display changes as shown 2.
13 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the instructions 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). Soundbar does not turn on. If the TV is not connected via HDMI (ARC). ;; Check whether the power cord of the Soundbar is correctly inserted into the outlet.
14 LICENSE Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth. ;; If your device that is connected via Bluetooth moves too far away from the Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop Manufactured under license from Dolby out. Move the device closer to the Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the Soundbar. ;; If a part of your body is in contact with the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Bluetooth transceiver or the product is Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
15 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE [ENERGY STAR] ENERGY STAR qualified model only –– Your Samsung product is ENERGY STAR qualified in its factory default setting. Change to certain features, settings and functionality in this product can change the power consumption, possibly beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification. –– Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the Government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.
17 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-S50B USB 5V/0.5A Weight 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) 26.4 x 2.5 x 4.1 inches Dimensions (W x H x D) (670.0 x 62.3 x 105.0 mm) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER (30W x 2) + (30W x 2) + 20W Rated Output power Supported play formats DTS, Dolby® Digital (DTS Virtual Surround is LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio™ (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS, DTS Virtual:X played in DTS format.
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