HW-H450 User manual Wireless Audio - Soundbar Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
FEATURES FEATURES TV SoundConnect TV SoundConnect lets you listen to audio from your TV on your Soundbar via a Bluetooth connection and lets you control 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 through the Soundbar via an HDMI cable. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.
SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION 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 The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch l iin your h li with i h the h power requirements i lilisted d on the Ensure that the AC power supply house complies identification sticker located on the back 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.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ENG 2 FEATURES 17 FUNCTIONS 2 Licenses 17 Input mode 17 ARC (HDMI OUT) 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 18 Bluetooth 3 Safety Warnings 20 TV SoundConnect 4 Precautions 21 USB 22 Software Update 6 GETTING STARTED 6 Before reading the User’s Manual 6 What’s Included 7 DESCRIPTIONS 7 Top/Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 REMOTE CONTROL 9 Remote Control Buttons and Functions 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 APPENDIX 24 11 CONNECTIONS 11 Installing the Wall Mount 12 Detaching the
GETTING STARTED 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.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS ENG TOP/FRONT PANEL VOL -/+ Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. (Function) Button Display Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input. Displays the current mode. ● While the unit is powered on, ) button for more pressing the ( than 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button. To cancel ) MUTE button setup, press the ( button for more than 3 seconds again.
DESCRIPTIONS REAR PANEL HDMI IN Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Use when connecting a supported external device. (USB Port) AUX IN AUX IN HDMI OUT(TV) OPTICAL IN HDMI IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device. Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to play files on the devices. DC 24V (Power Supply In) OPTICAL IN Connect the DC power adaptor to the power supply jack, and then connect the AC power adaptor plug to a wall outlet.
REMOTE CONTROL 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. REPEAT OFF : Cancels Repeat Playback. REPEAT FILE : Repeatedly play a track. REPEAT ALL : Repeatedly play all tracks. REPEAT RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order.
REMOTE CONTROL POWER Turns the Soundbar on and off. VOLUME Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Play/Pause Press the ► button to pause playing the file temporarily. Press the ► button again to play the selected file. Skip Back If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press the # button, the previous file is selected. SOUND EFFECT You can select from 5 different sound modes - MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA, and STANDARD - depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS ENG INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall. + Installation Precautions ● Install on a vertical wall only. ● For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set. ● Check the strength of the wall. If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit, reinforce the wall or install the unit on a different wall that can support the unit's weight.
CONNECTIONS DETACHING THE WALL MOUNT 1. Pull the Soundbar upwards as shown in the figure to separate it from the wall mount. Using the Soundbar with Wall Mount [Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall Mount] ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ● Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may cause an injury or damage the product.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER 1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet. 2. Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 seconds. • The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly. 3. While the main unit is powered off (in STANDBY ) on the mode), press and hold the MUTE ( remote control for 5 seconds. 4. The ID SET message appears on the Soundbar's display. 5.
CONNECTIONS ATTACHING THE TOROIDAL FERRITE CORE TO THE POWER CORD OF THE SUBWOOFER You can reduce noise caused by electromagnetic radiation by fitting the ferrite core to the power cord of your subwoofer. 1. Unlock and open the ferrite core. 2. Wind the power cable of your subwoofer around the ferrite core twice. (Start winding 2 to 4 inches away from the core). 3. Close the ferrite core by pressing it until it clicks.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AN HDMI CABLE AUX IN OPTICAL IN HDMI prevents any degradation to the signal due to conversion to analog and maintains the video and audio quality of the original digital source. HDMI OUT(TV) HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Cable (not supplied) Digital Devices HDMI IN HDMI OUT (ARC) Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AUDIO (ANALOG) CABLE OR OPTICAL (DIGITAL) CABLE AUX IN OPTICAL IN This unit comes equipped with one optical in digital jack and one audio analog in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to a TV.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS ENG INPUT MODE Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top panel or the select the mode you want. Input mode The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. Display Optical Digital input D.IN AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI BLUETOOTH mode BT TV mode TV USB mode USB (SOURCE) button on the remote control to ● D.IN/HDMI/BT/TV/USB/ARC Mode - If there is no audio signal for 25 minutes. ● AUX Mode - If the AUX cable is disconnected for 25 minutes.
FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires! + To connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top (SOURCE) button on the panel or the remote control to select the BT mode. • ● If asked for PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.
FUNCTIONS + Bluetooth POWER on (Bluetooth POWER) ) button on the top panel for 5 seconds. 1. If the Soundbar is turned off, press and hold ( Or press the Bluetooth POWER on the remote while the Soundbar is turned on. 2. Bluetooth POWER on appears on the Soundbar's display. ● Available only if the Soundbar is listed among the Bluetooth device’s paired devices. (The Bluetooth device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once.
FUNCTIONS TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. + Connecting a TV to the Soundbar Connect 1. Turn on the TV and Soundbar. • Set the "Add New Device" menu of the TV to "On". ) button on the main unit’s top 2. Press the ( (SOURCE) button on the panel or the remote control to select the TV mode. 3. On the TV, a message asking whether to enable the TV SoundConnect function.
FUNCTIONS USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. ENG Display USB port 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the back of the product. ● Do not remove the USB device while it is ) button on the main unit’s top 2. Press the ( (SOURCE) button on the panel or the remote control to select the USB mode. ● DRM-protected music files (MP3, WMA) from commercial web sites cannot be played. ● External HDDs are not supported. 3. USB appears on the display screen.
FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. ● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on the main unit. ● Updating firmware may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are stored in the USB storage device. ● Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB device while updates are being applied. The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ENG Before requesting service, please check the following. The unit will not turn on. Connect the power plug to the outlet. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? A function does not work when the button is pressed. Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. • Is there static electricity in the air? Sound is not produced. • Is the Mute function on? Press the Mute button to cancel the function. • Is the volume set to minimum? Adjust the Volume.
APPENDIX APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Model name HW-H450 Power Supply Main Unit DC 24V Subwoofer (PS-WH450) AC 120V~60Hz 0.45W Standby Power Consumption Power Consumption Subwoofer (PS-WH450) 30W USB 5V/0.5A Main Unit GENERAL Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) AMPLIFIER 20W Main Unit 4.63 lbs Subwoofer (PS-WH450) 11.27 lbs Main Unit 37.7 x 2.34 x 2.62 inches Subwoofer (PS-WH450) 7.06 x 14.29 x 11.
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