Samsung HW-K550/ZA-ZZ01 Owner’s Manual

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HW-K550 HW-K551

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GETTING STARTED

SAFETY INFORMATION

● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WK550, PS-WK551).

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.

The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that a safety connection to electrical earth (ground) is not required.

AC voltage : Rated voltage marked with this symbol is AC voltage

DC voltage : Rated voltage marked with this symbol is DC voltage.

Caution. Consult instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further safety related information.

indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the product.

The explanation point within the triangle indicates that there are important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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 birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

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.

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY

This perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR ( Manganese Dioxide ) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA

" Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. "

GETTING STARTED

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

Class B FCC Statement

The included module(s) 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 of the following measures:

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

• Increasing the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement :

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Caution :

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• 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.

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 a 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 attachments/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.

LICENSES

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

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © 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.

ENG

GETTING STARTED

3.9 inch 3.9 inch

2.7 inch

3.9 inch

PRECAUTIONS

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the bottom 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. 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

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

The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery in the general household trash. Do not expose the battery to excess heat, direct sunlight, or fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.

WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY. CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from

children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the remote and make sure to keep it away from children. If you think the battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

CONTENTS

2 GETTING STARTED

2 Safety Information

6 What’s Included

7 DESCRIPTIONS

7 Front / Right Side Panel

8 Rear / Bottom Panel

9 Remote Control

12 INSTALLATION

12 Installing the Soundbar

12 Installing the Wall Mount

16 Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall

17 CONNECTIONS

17 Connecting the Subwoofer

19 Connecting the SWA-8000S

(Sold Separately)

21 Connecting to a TV

21 Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical

Cable

22 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital)

Cable

22 TV SoundConnect

24 Connecting to External Devices

24 Optical or Analog Audio Cable

25 HDMI Cable

25 USB

GETTING STARTED

ENG

27 FUNCTIONS

27 Input Mode

28 Bluetooth

31 Software Update

33 TROUBLESHOOTING

33 Troubleshooting

34 APPENDIX

34 Specifications

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

GETTING STARTED

WHAT’S INCLUDED

BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL

Note the following terms before reading the user manual.

+ Icons used in this manual

Icon Term Definition

Caution

Note

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Remote Control /

Lithium Battery

(3V : CR2032)

(AH59-02733B /

4301-001042)

A B B A

Bracket-Wall Mount L

(AH61-04106A)

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

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

Power Cord : 2 EA

(3903-000599)

A-TYPE : 616mm

CENTER LINE

B-TYPE : 360mm

Wall Mount Guide

(AH63-04369A)

Bracket-Wall Mount R

(AH61-04114A)

AC/DC Adapter

(BN44-00862A)

Holder-Screw : 2 EA

(AH61-04110A)

Optical Cable

(AH39-00779A)

Screw : 2 EA

(6003-001334)

● The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

● Micro USB to USB adapter and HDMI cables are sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service

Center or Samsung Customer Care.

DESCRIPTIONS

FRONT / RIGHT SIDE PANEL

1 /

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

(Volume) Button

DESCRIPTIONS

ENG

2 (Source) Button

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

● While the unit is powered on, pressing the for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as the

(Mute) button. To cancel the (Mute) button setup, press the again.

button for more than 3 seconds

button

Right Side

3 (Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

Display

Displays the current mode.

● 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 want to enjoy sound only from the Soundbar, 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.

Remote Control Sensor

DESCRIPTIONS

REAR / BOTTOM PANEL

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of

an external device.

(Micro USB Port)

You can play the music from USB

memory device if connecting Micro

USB memory device or Micro USB to

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

USB adapter cable (not supplied).

Refer to Micro USB to USB adapter

USB (5V 0.5A)

cable specification on page 25.

AUX IN

Connect to the Analog output of an

external device.

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

AUX IN

LABEL

HDMI IN

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

Use when connecting a supported external device.

HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI

cable.

DC 24V (Power Supply In)

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

DC 24V

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

● When disconnecting the power cable of the AC/DC power adaptor from a 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.

● Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so that it

is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

REMOTE CONTROL

SOURCE

Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.

Mute

You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.

Repeat

Press to set the Repeat function during music playback from a USB device.

OFF - REPEAT : Cancels Repeat Playback. TRACK - REPEAT : Plays a track repeatedly. ALL - REPEAT : Plays all tracks repeatedly. RANDOM - REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order.

(A track that has already been played may be played again.)

Skip Forward

If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press the ] button, the next file is selected.

Bluetooth POWER

Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote to turn the Bluetooth POWER On function on and off. See pages 23 and 29 for details.

SOUND

Surround Sound adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. Pressing the

SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surround Sound settings :

ON - SURROUND SOUND, OFF - SURROUND SOUND

DESCRIPTIONS

ENG

Press and hold the  button for about 5 seconds to turn the Anynet+ function on or off.

OFF - ANYNET+, ON - ANYNET+

The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the remote from an Anynet+ compatible Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Press and hold the  button for about 5 seconds to turn the Auto Power Link function on or off.

OFF - POWER LINK, ON - POWER LINK

* Auto Power Link Synchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV. (See page 21) The Auto Power Link function is only available in the D.IN mode.

SOUND EFFECT You can select from 6 sound modes - STANDARD (Original Sound), MUSIC,

CLEAR VOICE, SPORTS, MOVIE, and NIGHT - depending on the content

you want to listen to. Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound.

* DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital. Press and hold the SOUND EFFECT button for about 5 seconds in STANDBY mode to turn the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) function on or off.

DESCRIPTIONS

Power

Turns the Soundbar on and off.

Volume

Adjusts the volume level of the unit.

Play / Pause

Press the

If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press

Press to select TREBLE, BASS, SUBWOOFER LEVEL, AUDIO SYNC,

, 

Then, use the

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 and each can be adjusted to a setting between

If the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out of sync

with the audio, press the SOUND CONTROL button to sync the audio with the

0 ms ~ 300 ms. In USB mode, TV mode and BT mode, the Audio Sync function

To turn on or off of the rear speaker sound, select REAR SPEAKER in Sound

Control, and then adjust the volume between OFF-RS and ON-RS by using the

To control the volume of the rear level sound, select REAR LEVEL in Sound

Control, and then adjust the volume between RS -6~+6 by using the ,  buttons.

buttons to adjust the TREBLE or BASS volume from

-6 ~ +6, SUBWOOFER LEVEL volume from -12, -6 ~ +6.

video. Use the

, 

button to pause a file temporarily.

button again to play the selected file.

Skip Back

[

button, the previous file is selected.

the

SOUND CONTROL

REAR SPEAKER, or REAR LEVEL.

buttons to set the audio delay between

may not available.

, 

-6 ~ +6.

buttons.

● The REAR SPEAKER and the REAR LEVEL mode are only available when you connect the SWA-8000S

(sold separately).

- If the SWA-8000S is disconnected, REAR SPEAKER and REAR LEVEL remain displayed but the

functions are not available.

● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

DESCRIPTIONS

+ Controlling the Soundbar using Your TV Remote Control

1. Press and hold the SOUND button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is turned on.

2. "ON - TV REMOTE" appears on the Soundbar's display.

3. In the TV's menu, set the TV speaker to external speaker.

● This function is not available when the Soundbar is in TV ARC mode or in HDMI mode.

● Only the VOL +/- and

● TV menus differ by manufacturer and model. Refer to the TV's user manual for further information.

● Manufacturers supporting this function:

- VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, GRUNDIG, Hisense, RCA This function may not be compatible with your TV's remote depending on the remote control's manufacturer.

● To turn off this function, press the SOUND button for 5 seconds.

"OFF - TV REMOTE" appears on the Soundbar's display.

(Mute) buttons are available to control the Soundbar.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

ENG

1. Use a suitable coin to turn the

remote control's battery cover counterclockwise to remove it as shown in the figure above.

2. Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the

positive (+) pole facing up when inserting the battery. Put the battery cover on and align the '●' marks side by side as shown in the figure above.

3. Use a suitable coin to

turn the remote control battery cover clockwise as far as it will go to fix it in place.

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