Samsung HW-MS6501 Specifications Sheet

FULL MANUAL

HW-MS6500 / HW-MS6501

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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 E LECTRIC S HOCK.

DO NOT OP EN.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Class II product : This symbol indicates

that it does not require a safety

connection to electrical ear th (ground).

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that

the rated voltage marked with the

symbol is AC voltage.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of re 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.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or

splashing. Do not put objects lled with

liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

• To turn this apparatus of f 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.

DC voltage : This symbol indicates that

the rated voltage marked with the

symbol is DC voltage.

Caution, Consult instructions for use :

This symbol instructs the user to consult

the user manual for fur ther safety

related information.

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PRECAUTIONS

1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your

house complies with the power

requirements listed on the identication

sticker located on the back of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7~10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not

place the unit on ampliers 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.

2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC

plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or

other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.

4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e.

vases), and excess heat (e.g. a replace) or

equipment creating strong magnetic or

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

5. 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 re. 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.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The user manual has two parts: this simple paper USER MANUAL and a detailed FULL MANUAL you can download.

USER MANUAL

See this manual for safety instructions, product installation, components,

connections, and product specications.

FULL MANUAL

You can access the Full Manual on Samsung’s on-line customer support centre by scanning the QR code. To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from the website. (http://www.samsung.com/support)

Design, specications and App screen are subject to

change without prior notice.

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CONTENTS

01 Checking the Components 2

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 2

02 Product Overview 3

Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 3

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 4

03 Connecting the Soundbar 5

Connecting Electrical Power

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04 Connecting to your TV 7

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable

– Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable – Connecting using an Optical Cable

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly

– Connecting a TV via Bluetooth – Connecting via Wi-Fi

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05 Connecting an External Device 13

Connecting using an HDMI Cable

Connecting using an Optical or Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable

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06 Connecting a Mobile Device 15

Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth

Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)

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7 8

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07 Using the Remote Control 20

How to Use the Remote Control

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 23

Using the Hidden Buttons

Output specications for the different sound effect modes

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08 Installing the Wall Mount 25

Installation Precautions

Wallmount Components

Assembling the Holder-Cable

Installing the Holder Foot

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09 Software Update 28

10 Troubleshooting 29

11 Licence 30

12 Open Source Licence Notice 30

13 Important Notes About Service 31

14 SpecicationsandGuide 31

Specications

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

SMART

Surround

MODE

SOUND MODE

VOL BASS

SOUNDBAR

Soundbar Main Unit Remote Control /

Power Cord

Batteries

HDMI Cable Holder-Cable Holder-Foot (2EA) Screw

(for Holde r-Foot : 2 EA )

(for Holde r-Cable : 1 E A)

• For Soundbar wall mounting components, see page 25.

• See page 27 for instructions on how to use the Holder-Cable.

• To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care.

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

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AA batteries

(1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide the battery cover back into position.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar

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Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top.

Display

󱂓

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

-/+ (Volume) But ton

Adjusts the volume.

󱂔

• When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar ’s front display.

(Source) But ton

Selects the source input mode.

Input mode Display

Optical Digital input D.IN

ARC (HDMI OUT) input D.IN  TV ARC (Auto conversion)

󱂕

• To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT” mode, and then press and hold the

AUX input AUX

HDMI input HDMI

Wi-Fi mode WIFI

BLUETOOTH mode BT

(Source) button for more than 5 seconds.

Right Sid e of the Soundbar

󱂓

󱂖

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

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•

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.

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

POWER

OUT

󱂓

(For TV)

󱂕

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

HDMI IN

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󱂔

POWER

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󱂗

POWER O UT (For TV)

Connect the power cord of a Samsung TV connected to the Soundbar and mounted on the wall using a

󱂓

Wall Mount Kit (WMN300SB - not supplied).

POWER I N

󱂔

Connect the Soundbar's AC power cable.

DIGITAL AUD IO IN (OPTIC AL)

󱂕

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

WIRELESS

Attach the wireless dongle that connects the Soundbar to surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly. (The surround speaker, subwoofer, and wireless dongle are sold separately.)

󱂖

• The WIRELESS jack is not USB-compatible.

• The availability of subwoofers dif fers by area. Check the availability at http://www.samsung.com/support.

WIRELESS

AUX IN

POWER OUT (For TV)

POWER

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD

󱂙

󱂚

AUX IN

󱂗

Connect to the Analogue output of an external device.

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HDMI IN

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

󱂘

Connect to the HDMI output of an external device.

HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)

󱂙

Connect to the HDMI (ARC) jack on a TV.

Wi-F i SETUP / SPK AD D

󱂚

Connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the Samsung Multiroom app.

• When disconnecting the power cable 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.

03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power

• For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label : Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

Power Cord

POWER

• Connect the supplied power cable to the

POWER IN jack.

Connecting

Electric al Power

POWER OUT (For TV)

POWER IN

Bott om of the Soundba r

Main Unit

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POWER

OUT

(For TV)

POWER

OUT

(For TV)

POWER

Bott om of the Soundba r Main Unit

• The POWER OUT jack is used to provide

power to a Samsung TV mounted on the wall using a Wall Mount Kit (WMN300SB - not supplied).

• The POWER OUT jack can connect only to

Samsung TVs that use a 2-pin power cord and consume 400 W or less. (Connecting the jack to a device that consumes more than 400 W may damage the Soundbar or cause a malfunction.)

For a list of Samsung TVs that are compatible with the WMN300SB Wall Mount Kit and the POWER OUT jack, see the WMN300SB Wall Mount Kit user manual. You can view the manual on line at http://www.samsung.com/support.

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04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

(TV-ARC)

Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections.

• When the Soundbar is connected to a Samsung smart TV released in 2017 or later, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control.

– This function also allows you to use the TV menu to adjust the sound eld and various settings

as well as the volume and mute.

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable

Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable

Connec t to the HDMI IN

(ARC) p ort of your T V.

Bott om of the Soundba r

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HDMI IN

(ARC)

1. With the Soundbar and TV turned on, connect the HDMI cable as shown in the gure.

2. “TV ARC” appears in the display window of the Soundbar main unit and the Soundbar plays TV

sound.

• If TV sound is inaudible, press the (Source) button on the remote control or on the right side of the Soundbar to switch to “D.IN” mode. The screen displays “D.IN” and “T V ARC” in sequence, and TV sound is played.

HDMI Cable

Connec t to the HDMI OUT ( TV-ARC)

port o f the Soundbar mai n unit.

󱂔

ARC

Right Sid e of the

Soundbar

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