Samsung HW-HM55C/ZA-ZZ01 Owner’s Manual

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SoundConnect
SoundConnect lets you play TV audio from a Biuetooth compliant Samsung TV on your Wireless Audio oSoundbar via a

B[uetooth connection, and control the sound
HDMI

HDMI transmits video and audio signa s simu taneous y, and provides a clearer picture_
The unit is aso equipped with the ARC function which ets you isten to sound from your TV via an HDMI cabe through
the Wire essAudio oSoundbar_ This function is ony availab e if you connect the unit to an ARC comp iant %L

Sur_und Sound

The Surround Sound feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience_

WirelessSubwoofer

Samsung's wire ess modue does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer,
Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wire ess modue that communicates with the main unit

SpecialSoundmode

You can seed from 5 different sound modes o MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA, and STANDARD odepending on the
type of content you want to enioy_

Muttiofunction RemoteControl

You can use the remote contro suppied with your Soundbar to contro the TV connected to this unit (Works ony for
Samsung TVs_)

The remote control has a ?4 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 sate lite oudspeakers or speaker cab ing, which are norma y required by conventiona

surround sound system£

USB Host support
Youcanconnectand pay musicties from extema USBstoragedevicessuchasMP3 payers,

USBthumb drives,etc_usingthe Soundbar'sUSBHOSTfunction_
Bluetooth Function

You can connect a Biuetooth device to the Soundbar and enioy music in high quality stereo, aii without wires!

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The terms HDMI and HDMI High@efinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries_

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SAFETYWARNINGS

TO REDUCETHERmSKOFELECTRmCSHOCK_DO NOT REMOVETHE COVER(ORBACK), NO USER_SERVICEABLEPARTSARE INSIDE,REFERSERVICINGTO
QUALIHEDSERVICEPERSONNEL

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RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

The lighting flash and Arrowhead within
the triangle are warning signs alerting
you to dangerous voltage tnside the
product

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture_

• To prevent iniury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floo</wall in accordance with the installation instructions_
CAUTION

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashi g_ 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 US_A):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules_

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i 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 commu ications_ However, there is no guara tee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation_

tf 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 receive<

Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or T\l
Consult the dealer or an experienced radioFV technician for help_

Caution : FCCregulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user% authority to operate it

CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF
ELECTRtC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE

COVER (OR 8ACK)_ NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTStNSDE_

REFERSER\qCtNG TO QUAUFtED SERVICE
PERSONNEL

The exclamation point within the triangle
is a warning sign alerting you to
important instructions accompanying the
product

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructio!_s carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating
instructions ISandy for future reterence.

Read these instructions_

2)

Keep these tnstructions_

3) Heed allwaming£

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4) Follow all instructions_

5) Do not use this apparatus near wate<

6) Clean only with adry cloth_

7) Do not block any ventilation openings_ Install in
accordance with the manufacturer% i structions_

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

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 manufacture<

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacture< or sold with the apparatus_
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid iniury from tip-ove<

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

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

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped_

obsolete outlet

PRECAUTIONS

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker !ocated
on the back of your producL Install your product horizonta!ly, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for
ventilation (3~4 inches, 7~10 cm)_ Make sure the ventilation slots are not covere& Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other
equipment which may become hoL This unit is designed for continuous use_ To fu!ly turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug
from the wa!! outlet_ Unplug the unit if you intend to leave it unused for a !ong period of time_

During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the
wall outleL Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit

Protect the product from moisture (Le, vases, spills), and excess
heat (e,g, fire, radiators) or equipment creating strong magnetic or
electric fields, Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the
unit malfunctions, "four 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 approxi _

mately 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 environmen[

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 replace&

Replace only with the same or equivalent type,

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SAFETY_NFORMAT_ON

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TROUBLESHOOTING

3 Safety warnings
4 Precautions

6 Before reading the User's Manuat
6 What's inctuded

7

Front Pane!

8

Rear Pane!

9 Four of the Remote Controt

10 Insta!iing the Wal! Mount
11 Connecting the Wire!ess Subwoofer

12 Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the

Power' Cord of the Subwoofer

12 Looping the power cable around the

foroidal Core

13 Connecting an extemai device using

HDMI cable

14 Connecting an external device using Audio

(Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable

15 Input Mode
15 Btuetooth
17 SoundConnect
18 USB

19 Using the Remote Controt

22 Software Upgrade

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BEFORE READING THE USER'SMANUAL

Note the following terms before reading the user manual

Icons used in this manual

_i'"] CautiOn hdicates a situation where afunction does not operate or settings may

_.,.,J_, be cancelled

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t_:i}:},j l hdicates tips °r instructi°ns °n the page that heb y°u °perate a

Safety _nstructions and Troubleshooting

i) Be sure to familiarize _ourself with the Safet_ Instructions before using this product (See

page 3)

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

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All fights reserved; no part or whole of this user's manual may be reproduced or copied without
the priof written permission of Samsung Electronics Co ,Ltd

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

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The appearance of the accessories may differ s_ig,_tlyfrom the illustrations above_

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Use t, _ededicated USB cable to connect externai USB devices to the unit_

descriptions

FRONT PANEL

1 POWER BUTTON Turns the Wire!ess Audio oSoundbar on and off_

1

Se!ects the DJN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB inpuL

FUNCTION

_2 oWhile the Soundbar is on pressing the (F.) button for' more
. _ than 3 seconds sets the button to act as a MUTE button_

BUTTON

13 VOLUME +/- The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel

A] REMOTE CONTROL The remote controt can operate Soundbars made by

SENSOR SAMSUNG only_

DISPLAY

When you turn on this unit, there wiil be a 4 to 5 second de!ay before it produces
sound_

If you want to enjoy the sound on!y from the Wireless Audio ,oSoundbar, you must

turn off the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of your TVt Refer to the owner's

manuai supptied with your TVt

To cancel the MUTE button setup, press the (F.) button for

more than .Sseconds again_

Contro!s the volume ieveL

Disptays the current mode_
o!f there is no input from the product or remote controt for 15

seconds, the display wiil turn off automatical!y_

The disp!ay will not turn off automatica!ly in the BT READY,

SEARCH, TV REQUEST, or USB PLAYING mode£

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descruptuons

REAR PANEL

1_Connect the AC adaptor's power cord to the AC power supply_

1 POWERSUPPLY

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USB PORT

3 AUX JN Connect to the Anahog output of an externah device_

.4 t-lDMl iN JACK source using an HDMB cabhe,

2_ConnecttheACpoweradaptoCsminiopugto PowerSuppy h ontheunit
3_Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a wall oudet.
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_

hputs digitah video and audio signahs simukaneoushy from an externah

15 OPTICAL JN Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device_

{6 HDMI OUT JACK cable_

When disconnecting the power cabte of the AC power adaptor from a wail out!et,
pull the ptug_ Do not pult the cab!e_

Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC out_et unti_ ail connections
between components are comptete_

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI

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