Samsung HW-FM45/ZA User Manual

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 No.s: 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 triangle are warning signs alerting you to dangerous voltage Inside the product
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.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity
CAUTION
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus. tur n this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily
To
accessible at all times.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. T 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 accor 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 tur 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 dif
• 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
accor
dance 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
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ferent circuit than the radio or TV.
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,
. If the
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.
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to important
instructions accompanying the product.
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o prevent
dance with the instructions, may cause
ning the equipment off and on, the
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ENG
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PRECAUTIONS

3.9 inch
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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 (fur inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the
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
This 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.
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Protect the a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields. Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions.
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Your sonal use only.
Condensation may occur if your peratures. If transporting the hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.
from moisture (i.e. vases) , and excess heat (e.g.
is not intended for industrial use. This product is for per-
product
has been stored in cold tem-
unit
during the winter, wait approxi
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niture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4
unit
on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
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. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
99.1mm
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
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contents

ENG
FEATURES
2
SAFETY INFORMATION
3
GETTING STARTED
6
DESCRIPTIONS
7
REMOTE CONTROL
8
CONNECTIONS
9
FUNCTIONS
14
2 Features 2 License
3 Safety warnings 4 Precautions
6 Before reading the User’s manual 6 What’s included
7 Front/Rear Panel
8 Tour of the remote control
9 Installing the wall mount 10 Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer 11 Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the
Power Cord of the Subwoofer
11 Looping the Power Cable around the
Toroidal Core
12 Connecting an external device using HDMI
cable
13 Connecting an external device using Audio
(Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable
14 Input mode 14 Bluetooth 16 SoundShare 17 USB 18 Using the remote control 21 Software Upgrade
TROUBLESHOOTING
22
APPENDIX
23
22 Troubleshooting
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
TV POWER
AUTO
TV SOURCE
SPEAKER
POWER
SOURCE
SoundShare
REPEAT
TV VOL TV CH
AUDIO SYNC
DIMMER
TV INFOTV MUTE
TV PRE-CH
SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT
VOL
S/W
S/W
MUTE
LEVEL
LEVEL
VOL
3D SOUND
DRC
PLUS
AH59-02547B
Remote Control /
Batteries (AAA size)
(AH59-02547B/ 4301-000116)
Bracket-Wall Mount
(AH61-03768A)
User Manual
(AH68-02647A)
(For Subwoofer power
cable 1EA)
Toroidal ferrite core
(3301-000144)
AUX Cable
(BN39-01286A)
USB Cable
(AH39-01178A)
HDMI Cable
(BN39-01583A)
ƒ The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above. ƒ Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.
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HW-FM45C Only
Optical Cable
(AH39-00925B)

descriptions

FRONT/REAR PANEL

1 2
3
5v 500mA
4
OPTICAL IN
ENG
DESCRIPTIONS
7
HDMI IN
9
5
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
DISPLAY
POWER BUTTON
FUNCTION BUTTON
VOLUME ( +/- )
5
6
The remote control can operate Air Tracks made by SAMSUNG only.
Displays the current mode.
Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off.
Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input.
While the unit is powered,
­pressing the button for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button. To cancel MUTE button setup, press
button for more than 3
seconds again.
Controls the volume level.
AUX IN
6
7
8
9
10
11
8
11
USB PORT
OPTICAL IN
AUX IN
HDMI IN JACK
HDMI OUT JACK
POWER SUPPLY CABLE
HDMI OUT
Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play files on the devices.
Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously from an external source using an HDMI cable.
Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.
Plug the power supply cable into the AC wall outlet.
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ƒ When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.
ƒ When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, pull the plug. Do not pull the cable. ƒ 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
Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off.
SOURCE
Press to select a connected SAT source. (SAT:Surround Air Track)
AUTO POWER
Synchronizes the Air Track to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV.
REPEAT
Select Repeat File, All, Random.
TV VOLUME
Adjusts the TV volume level.
TV MUTE
Mutes the sound from the TV. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.
TV INFO, TV PRE-CH
Display current TV status. Moves to the previous TV channel.
CONTROL BUTTON
Play, pause, or stop playing a music file, or search forwards or backwards for a music file.
SOUND EFFECT
Selects the Sound Effect: (MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, OFF (Original Sound))
3D SOUND PLUS
This feature adds depth and spaciousness to the sound.
ƒ SAT stands for Surround Air Track, which is a Samsung’s proprietary name. ƒ The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only. ƒ 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.
POWER
SOURCE
REPEAT
TV VOL TV CH
S/W
LEVEL
3D SOUND
PLUS
AUTO
POWER
TV INFOTV MUTE
AH59-02547B
SPEAKER
TV PRE-CH
VOL
MUTE
VOL
TV POWER
TV SOURCE
SoundShare
AUDIO SYNC
DIMMER
SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT
S/W
LEVEL
DRC
TV POWER BUTTON
Turns your Samsung TV on and off.
SPEAKER
This button allows you to choose to listen to audio from the Air Track or your TV.
TV SOURCE
Press to select a connected TV's video source.
Anynet+,
SoundShare
Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. This produces TV sound on your SAT via a Bluetooth connection and controls the sound.
TV CHANNEL, AUDIO SYNC
Switches between the available TV channels. Used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital TV.
DIMMER
You can control the brightness of the Display.
SMART VOLUME
Regulates and stabilizes the volume level against a drastic volume change.
VOLUME, S/W LEVEL
Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Adjusts the Subwoofer level.
DRC
You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at 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.
Installing batteries in the Remote Control
1. Lift the cover at the back of
the remote control upward as shown.
Install two AAA size batteries.
2.
Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
Replace the cover.
3.
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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