Samsung HWF550ZA, F551, F550 User Manual

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HW-F550

HW-F551

Crystal Surround Air Track

(Active Speaker System)

user manual

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features

SoundShare

SoundShare produces TV sound on your SAT via a Bluetooth connection and controls the sound.

HDMI

HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.

The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV via an HDMI cable through the Crystal Surround Air Track. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.

3D Sound Plus

The 3D SOUND PLUS feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.

Wireless Subwoofer

Samsung’s wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer. Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit.

Special Sound mode

You can select from 7 different sound modes - MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, and OFF (Original Sound) - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.

Multi-function Remote Control

The supplied remote control can be used to control the TV connected to this unit. (Works only for Samsung TVs) The remote control has a TV hotkey that enables you to perform various operations with the simple press of a button.

Active Speaker System

This unit features an Active Speaker System that provides high sound quality in a single slim unit.

This unit does not require any satellite loudspeakers or speaker cabling, which are normally associated with conventional surround sound systems.

USB Host support

You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. using the Air Track's USB HOST function.

Bluetooth Function

You can use connect a Bluetooth device to the SAT and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

License

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

- To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email (oss.request@samsung.com).

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safety information

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lighting flash and Arrowhead within the

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

The exclamation point within the triangle is a

triangle are warning signs alerting you to

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE

warning sign alerting you to important

dangerous voltage Inside the product

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

instructions accompanying the product.

 

PARTS INSIDE.

 

 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

 

 

PERSONNEL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

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 securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

CAUTION

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these Instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11) Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)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.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the 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.

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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 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 outlet. 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 outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. 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. This product 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.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.

that are harmful to

the environment.

Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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contents

FEATURES

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Features

2

2

License

SAFETY INFORMATION

3

Safety warnings

3

4

Precautions

GETTING STARTED

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Before reading the User’s Manual

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What’s included

DESCRIPTIONS

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Front Panel

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8

Rear Panel

REMOTE CONTROL

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CONNECTIONS

10

9Tour of the Remote Control

10Installing the Wall Mount

11Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer

12Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the Power Cord of the Subwoofer

12Looping the power cable around the Toroidal Core

13Connecting an external device using HDMI cable

14Connecting an external device using Audio (Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable

FUNCTIONS

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Input Mode

15

15

Bluetooth

17

SoundShare

18

USB

19

Using the Remote Control

 

22

Software Upgrade

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Troubleshooting

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APPENDIX

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Specifications

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getting started

Before Reading the User’s Manual

Note the following terms before reading the user manual.

Icons used in this manual

Icon

Term

Definition

 

 

 

 

Caution

Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be

 

canceled.

 

 

Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.

Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting

1)Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)

2)If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 23)

Copyright

©2013 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

All rights reserved; no part or whole of this user’s manual 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.

 

 

 

(Holder-screw:2EA)

 

 

 

 

(Screw:2EA)

 

Remote Control /

 

Bracket-Wall Mount

Screw

USB converter

Batteries (AAA size)

User Manual

(F550: AH61-03627A

(AH61-03342A/

(F550: AH59-02572A

(AH59-02546B/

(AH68-02644E)

F551: AH61-03627B)

6001-001961)

F551: AH59-02572B)

4301-000116)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(For Subwoofer power

 

 

 

 

cable 1EA)

Power Cord

Adapter

AUX Cable

USB Cable

Toroidal ferrite core

(3903-000598)

(BN44-00639A)

(BN39-01286A)

(AH39-01178A)

(3301-000144)

The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above. Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.

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descriptions

Front Panel

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2

3

4 5

POWER BUTTON

Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off.

 

 

 

Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input.

FUNCTION

- While the unit is powered, pressing the ( ) button for more than

3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button.

BUTTON

To cancel MUTE button setup, press ( ) button for more than 3

 

 

seconds again.

 

 

VOLUME +/-

Controls the volume level.

The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display.

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control can operate Air Tracks made by SAMSUNG

SENSOR

only.

 

 

 

Displays the current mode.

5 DISPLAY

- If there is no input from the product or remote control for 15

seconds, the display will turn off automatically.

 

- The display will not turn off automatically in BT READY, TV

 

READY and USB Playing modes.

 

 

When you turn on of this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.

If you want to enjoy the sound only from the Crystal Surround Air Track, you must turn off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner's manual supplied with your TV.

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Samsung HWF550ZA, F551, F550 User Manual

descriptions

Rear Panel

1

IN AUX

INHDMI

POWER SUPPLY

IN

USB PORT

AUX IN

HDMI IN JACK

5 OPTICAL IN

6 HDMI OUT JACK

 

 

2

 

IN

 

3

OPTICAL

5

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

OU

6

4

HDMI

 

 

 

Connect the AC power adaptor jack to the power supply jack properly, and then connect the AC power adaptor plug to the wall outlet.

Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play files on the devices.

-Use the supplied USB converter if you have installed the product on a wall.

Connect to the Analog output of an external device.

Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously from an external source using an HDMI cable.

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, pull the plug. Do not pull the cable.

Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete.

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