Samsung HW-T450XY User Manual

FULL MANUAL

HW-T450

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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. Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be on your Samsung product.

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 this product has included important literature concerning operation and maintenance.

Class II product : This symbol indicates

that it does not require a safety

connection to electrical ear th (ground). If this symbol is not present on a product with a power cord, the produc t MUST have a reliable connection to protective ear th (ground).

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.

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that

the rated voltage marked with the

symbol is AC voltage.

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 further

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 bottom 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 Samsung’s website. (http://www.samsung.com/support)

Design and specications 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 / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 3

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

03 Connecting the Soundbar 5

Connecting Electrical Power

Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer

– Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar – Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails

Connecting an SWA-8500S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar

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04 Connecting to your TV 10

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable

– Connecting using an Optical Cable

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly

– Connecting a TV via Bluetooth

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05 Connecting an External Device 13

Connecting using an Optical Cable

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06 Connecting a USB Storage Device 14

07 Connecting a Mobile Device 16

Connecting via Bluetooth

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6 7

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08 Using the Remote Control 19

How to Use the Remote Control

Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function)

Output specications for the different sound effect modes

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09 Installing the Wall Mount 24

Installation Precautions

Wallmount Components

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10 Software Update 26

Update Procedure

If UPDATE is not displayed

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11 Troubleshooting 28

12 Licence 29

13 Open Source Licence Notice 29

14 Important Notes About Service 29

15 SpecicationsandGuide 30

Specications

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries

x 2

PAIR

SOUND MODE

VOL WOOFER

SOUNDBAR

Power Cord

Optic al Cable Wall Mount Guide

(Subwoofer, Soundbar)

x 2

Holder-Screw Screw

x 2

Bracket-Wall Mount

x 2

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

• 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 back 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 back cover back into position.

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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

󱂔 󱂕

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

Top Panel

󱂓

Display

󱂓

Displays the product’s status and current mode.

(Power) Button

Turns the power on and off.

• Auto Power Down Function

󱂔

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations:

– In D.IN / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 18 minutes.

-/+ (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

BLUETOOTH mode BT

USB mode USB

• To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT” mode, and then press and hold the (Source) button for more than 5 seconds.

󱂖

• 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.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

󱂓

(OPTICAL)

󱂔

DIGITAL AUD IO IN (OPTIC AL)

󱂓

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

USB (5V 0. 5A)

󱂔

Connect a USB device here to play music les stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.

POWER

󱂕

Connect the Soundbar's AC power cable.

USB (5V 0.5A)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

POWER

󱂕

• When disconnecting the power cord 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.

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03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power

Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order:

1. Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer.

2. Connect the power cord to the Soundbar.

See the illustrations below.

• 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

Rear of Subwoofer

Power Cord

Connecting

Electric al Power

Connecting Electrical

Power

POWER

Bott om of the

Soundbar Main Unit

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Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer

When the subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound.

Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar

When you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the subwoofer is automatically connected to the Soundbar.

• When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at the rear of the subwoofer turn on.

LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer

LED Status Description Resolution

Successfully connected (normal operation)

Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off)

Connection failed

Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly or wait about 5 minutes. If blinking persists, try manually connecting the subwoofer. See page 7.

Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly.

Connect again. See the instructions for manual connection on page 7.

See the contact information for the Samsung Service Centre in this manual.

Blue

Red On

Red and

blue

Blinking Recovering the connection

Blinking Malfunction

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Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails

Before per forming the manual connection procedure below:

• Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly.

• Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on.

1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds.

• The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks.

5 Sec

Rear of Subwoofer

2. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds.

• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it

disappears.

• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete.

SAMSU NG logo is on the top

PAIR

5 Sec

3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete).

The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue when a connection is established between the Soundbar and the Wireless Subwoofer.

Blue is On

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ID SET

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