SAMSUNG HW-F355, HW-F450, HW-F550 User Manual

HW-F450

Crystal Surround Air Track

(Active Speaker System)

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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 ([e-mail]).

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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.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”

CAUTION inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

•To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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.

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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.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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contents

features	2	Features
2	2	License

safety information

3

getting started

6

descriptions

7

remote control

8

connections

9

functions

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troubleshooting

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3Safety warnings

4Precautions

6Before reading the User’s manual

6What’s included

7Front/Rear Panel

8Tour of the remote control

9Installing the wall mount

10Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer

11Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the Power Cord of the Subwoofer

11Looping the Power Cable around the Toroidal Core

12Connecting an external device using HDMI cable

13Connecting an external device using Audio (Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable

14Input mode

14 Bluetooth

16SoundShare

17USB

18Using the remote control

21Software Upgrade

22 Troubleshooting

appendix 23 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 22)

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.

POWER

	AUTO
SOURCE	POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE
		SoundShare
REPEAT
TV VOL	TV CH	AUDIO SYNC
TV MUTE	TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER
SOUND EFFECT	VOL	SMART VOLUME
S/W	MUTE	S/W
LEVEL		LEVEL
SOUND	VOL	DRC
3DPLUS

Remote Control / Batteries (AAA size)

Bracket-Wall Mount

User Manual

(For Subwoofer power cable 1EA)

Aux Cable

USB Cable

Toroidal ferrite core

▪▪ 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/Rear Panel

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500mA 5v

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4

5

6

INOPTICAL	7
INAUX	8

IN

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

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		REMOTE	The remote control can operate
		CONTROL	Air Tracks made by SAMSUNG
		SENSOR	only.
		DISPLAY	Displays the current mode.
		POWER	Turns the Crystal Surround Air
		BUTTON	Track on and off.
			Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI,
			BT, TV, USB input.
			- While the unit is powered,
		FUNCTION	pressing the button for more
			than 3 seconds sets the button
		BUTTON
			to act as MUTE button. To
			cancel MUTE button setup,
			press button for more than 3
			seconds again.
	5	VOLUME	Controls the volume level.
		(+/-)

	6		Connect USB devices such as
		USB PORT	MP3 players here to the play
			files on the devices.
	7	OPTICAL IN	Connect to the digital (optical)
			output of an external device.
	8	AUX IN	Connect to the Analog output
			of an external device.
			Receives digital video and
	9	HDMI IN	audio signals simultaneously
		JACK	from an external source using
			an HDMI cable.
	10	HDMI OUT	Outputs digital video and audio
			signals simultaneously using an
		JACK
			HDMI cable.
	11	POWER	Plug the power supply cable
		SUPPLY
			into the AC wall outlet.
		CABLE

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

▪▪ When disconnecting the power cable 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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remote control

Tour of the Remote Control

POWER BUTTON

TV POWER BUTTON

Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track

Turns your Samsung TV on and off.

on and off.

POWER

TV POWER

SPEAKER

SOURCE

This button allows you to choose to listen

Press to select a connected SAT

AUTO

to audio from the Air track or your TV.

source. (SAT:Surround Air Track)

SOURCE

POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE

TV SOURCE

AUTO POWER

Press to select a connected TV's video

Synchronizes the Air Track to a

SoundShare

source.

connected Optical source via the

REPEAT

Anynet+, SoundShare

Optical jack so it turns on automatically

Anynet+ is a function that enables you

when you turn on your TV.

to control other Samsung Devices

REPEAT

TV VOL

TV CH

AUDIO SYNC

with your Samsung TV's remote

Select Repeat File, All, Random.

control.

TV VOLUME

This produces TV sound on your SAT

TV MUTE

TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER

via a Bluetooth connection and

Adjusts the TV volume level.

controls the sound.

TV MUTE

TV CHANNEL, AUDIO SYNC

Mutes the sound from the TV. Press

Switches between the available TV

channels.

again to restore the sound to the

SOUND EFFECT

SMART VOLUME

previous volume level.

VOL

Used to help sync video to audio

when connected to a digital TV.

TV INFO, TV PRE-CH

DIMMER

Display current TV status.

You can control the brightness of the

Moves to the previous TV channel.

S/W

MUTE

S/W

CONTROL BUTTON

LEVEL

LEVEL

Display.

Play, pause, or stop playing

SMART VOLUME

a music file, or search forwards or

VOL

Regulates and stabilizes the volume

level against a drastic volume change.

backwards for a music file.

3D SOUND

DRC

SOUND EFFECT

PLUS

VOLUME, S/W LEVEL

Selects the Sound Effect:

Adjusts the volume level of the unit.

(MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA,

Adjusts the Subwoofer level.

SPORTS, GAME, OFF (Original Sound))

AH59-02547B

DRC

3D SOUND PLUS

You can use this function to enjoy Dolby

This feature adds depth and

Digital sound when watching movies at

spaciousness to the sound.

low volume at night (Standard, MAX, MIN).

MUTE

Mutes the sound from the unit. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.

▪▪ SAT stands for Surround Air Track, which is a Samsung’s proprietary name. ▪▪ The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only.

▪▪ Depending on the TV you are using, you may not be able to operate your TV with this remote control. If you can't, operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

Installing batteries in the Remote Control

1.Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown.

2.Install two AAA size batteries.

Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

3.Replace the cover. Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.

Operational Range of the Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line from the unit. You can also operate the remote at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.

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connections

INSTAllING THE WAll MOUNT

You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall.

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 different wall that can support the unit's weight.

•Purchase and use the flxing screws or mollys appropriate for the kind of wall you have (plaster board, iron board, wood, etc.). If possible, fix the support screws into wall studs.

•Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall.

•Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

1. Place the wall mount bracket on a wall surface and then secure it with two screws (not supplied).

If you are hanging the unit below a TV, be sure to install the wall mount bracket so that the arrow ( ) is placed in the center of the TV.

Also make sure the unit is at least two inches (5 cm) below the TV.

2. Align the two HOLDER-SCREWs with the screw holes on the left and right sides of the MAIN UNIT, and then fix them to the main unit with the supplied screws.

3. Fit the unit into the corresponding slots of the wall mount

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bracket. For secure installation, make sure the mounting studs slide firmly down into the bottom of the slots.

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2

4. The installation is complete.

2 inches (5 cm) or more

▪▪ Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid any impact to 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.

▪▪ When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that children do not pull any of the connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.

▪▪ For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation, install the speaker system at least 2

inches (5 cm) below the TV.

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connections

CONNECTING THE WIrElESS SUBWOOFEr

The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when the main unit is turned on. If the link indicator () does not light when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the procedure below.

1.Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet.

2.Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 seconds.

• The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly.

3.While the main unit is powered off (STANDBY mode), press MUTE on the remote control for 5 seconds.

4.The ID SET message appears on the main unit’s VFD display.

5.To finalize the link, turn the main unit’s power on while the subwoofer’s Blue LED blinks.

POWER		TV POWER
	AUTO
SOURCE	POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE
		SoundShare
REPEAT
TV VOL	TV CH	AUDIO SYNC
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER
SOUND EFFECT	VOL	SMART VOLUME
S/W	MUTE	S/W
LEVEL		LEVEL
3D SOUND	VOL	DRC
PLUS

	SOUND EFFECT	VOL	SMART VOLUME
	S/W	MUTE	S/W
	LEVEL		LEVEL

• The main unit and the subwoofer are now linked (connected).	AH59-02547B	VOL
• The Link indicator (blue LED) on the subwoofer is turned on.	3D SOUND	DRC
	PLUS

•You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting the sound effect. (See page 19)

▪▪ Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

▪▪ If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will be in the standby mode and the STANDBY LED on the upper side will come on after the Link indicator (Blue LED) blinks for 30 seconds.

▪▪ If you use a device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) near the system, interference may cause some sound interruption.

▪▪ The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the main unit and sub is about 33 ft., but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all, because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal.

▪▪ If the main unit doesn't make a wireless connection, follow steps 1-5 above to retry the connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer.

▪▪ The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from water and moisture.

▪▪ For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer location is clear of any obstructions.

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

Attaching the Toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the subwoofer helps prevent RF interference from radio signals.

1. Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it.

2. Make two loops around the core with the power cable of the subwoofer.

3. Attach the Toroidal ferrite core to the Subwoofer power cord as the figure shows and press it until it clicks.

LOOPING THE POWER CABLE AROUND THE TOROIDAL CORE

Lift up to release the lock and open the core.

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Close the lock.							Make two loops around the core with the power cable.
							(Start winding 5-10cm (12.75 - 25.5 in.)
							away from the core).

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Connecting an external device using HDMI cable

HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to such devices as a TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more.

HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.

IN HDMI

OUT HDMI

HDMI IN

HDMI Cable

Digital Devices

HDMI OUT	HDMI Cable

HDMI IN

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 devices.

and,

HDMI OUT (HDMI)

• Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

▪▪ HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector.

HDMI OUT (ARC)

•The ARC function allows digital audio to output via the HDMI OUT (ARC) port.

It can be enabled only when the Air Track is connected to a TV that supports the ARC function.

•Anynet+ must be turned on.

▪▪ This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.

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

This unit comes equipped with one optical in digital jack and one audio analog in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to a TV.

INOPTICAL	OPTICAL IN	Optical Cable (not supplied)
		OPTICAL
	AUX IN	OUT
AUX		BD/DVD player/
IN		Set-top box/

Game console

or

AUDIO

OUT

Audio Cable

OPTICAL IN

Connect the Digital Input on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT of the TV or Source Device.

or,

AUX IN

Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT of the TV or Source Device. Be sure to match connector colors.

▪▪ Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to the wall outlet until all connections between components are complete.

▪▪ Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

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functions

input mode

You can select D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV input or USB input.

Input mode	Display
Optical Digital input	D.IN
AUX input	AUX
HDMI input	HDMI
BLUETOOTH mode	BT
TV mode	TV
USB mode	USB

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations:

•BT/TV/USB/HDMI/ARC/D.IN MODE

-- If there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.

•AUX Mode

-- If no KEY input is entered for 8 hours when the cable is connected. -- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 20 minutes.

POWER		TV POWER	POWER			TV POWER
	AUTO
SOURCE	POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE
		SoundShare
REPEAT
			SOURCE	AUTO	SPEAKER TV SOURCE
TV VOL	TV CH	AUDIO SYNC		POWER
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER
SOUND EFFECT	VOL	SMART VOLUME				SoundShare
S/W	MUTE	S/W	REPEAT
LEVEL		LEVEL
SOUND	VOL	DRC
3DPLUS
			TV VOL	TV CH		AUDIO SYNC

▪▪ The ARC function is activated in D.IN mode if the unit is connected to an ARC supporting TV. ▪▪ To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet off.

▪▪ Use the provided cable if a USB flash memory device cannot be connected directly to the unit.

BLUETOOTH

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

What is 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, when:

-- A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Air Track.

-- It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or office partition.

-- It is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices including medical equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LANs.

•Pair the Air Track with the Bluetooth device while they are close together.

•The further the distance is between Air Track and Bluetooth device, the worse the quality is. If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range, the connection is lost.

•In poor reception-sensitivity areas, the Bluetooth connection may not work properly.

•The Bluetooth connection only works when it is close to the set. The connection will be automatically cut off if the Bluetooth device is out of range. Even within range, the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as walls or doors.

•This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation.

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To connect the Air Track to a Bluetooth device

Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function.

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Bluetooth device

1. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control of the AirTrack to display the BT message.

• You will see WAIT for 4 seconds and then BT READY on the front display of the Air Track.

2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual.)

3. Select the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device.

• You will see a list of scanned devices. 4. Select "[Samsung] AirTrack" from the list.

•When the Air Track is connected to the Bluetooth device, it will display BT CONNECTED BT on the front display.

•If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with the Air Track, delete the previous “[Samsung] AirTrack” found by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Air Track again.

5. Play music on the connected device.

•You can listen to the music playing on the connected Bluetooth device over the Crystal Surround Air Track system.

•In BT mode, Play/Repeat/Stop/Next/Prev functions are not available.

▪▪ You may be required to enter a PIN code (password) when connecting the Bluetooth device to the Air Track. If the PIN code input window appears, enter <0000>.

▪▪ The Air Track supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz). ▪▪ The AVRCP feature is not supported.

▪▪ Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function.

▪▪ You cannot connect to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. ▪▪ Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time.

▪▪ Once you have turned off Air Track and the pairing is disconnected, the pairing will not be restored automatically. To reconnect, you must pair the device again.

▪▪ Search or connection may not be performed properly by Air Track in the following cases: -- If there is a strong electrical field around Air Track.

-- If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with AirTrack

-- If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions

-- Note that such devices as microwave ovens, wireless LAN adaptors, fluorescent lights, and gas stoves use the same frequency range as the Bluetooth device, which can cause electric interference.

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