HW-F450 Crystal Surround Air Track (Active Speaker System) user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
features SoundShare SoundShare produces TV sound on your SAT via a Bluetooth connection and controls 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 via an HDMI cable through the Crystal Surround Air Track. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.
EnG 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within the triangle are warning signs alerting you to dangerous voltage Inside the product CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
PrecaUtiOns 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the 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. This unit is designed for continuous use.
EnG contents features 2 2 Features License safety information 3 4 Safety warnings Precautions getting started 6 6 Before reading the User’s manual What’s included descriptions 7 Front/Rear Panel remote control 8 Tour of the remote control 9 10 11 Installing the wall mount Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the Power Cord of the Subwoofer Looping the Power Cable around the Toroidal Core Connecting an external device using HDMI cable Connecting an externa
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.
EnG descriptions Front/Rear Panel 7 AUX IN 8 9 10 5v 500mA 4 5 6 11 5 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR The remote control can operate Air Tracks made by SAMSUNG only. 6 USB PORT Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play files on the devices. DISPLAY Displays the current mode. 7 OPTICAL IN Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off. 8 AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
remote control Tour of the Remote Control POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off. POWER SOURCE Press to select a connected SAT source. (SAT:Surround Air Track) AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE TV POWER BUTTON Turns your Samsung TV on and off. AUTO POWER Synchronizes the Air Track to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV. REPEAT REPEAT Select Repeat File, All, Random.
EnG connections INSTAllING THE WAll MOUNT You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall. Installation Precautions 1. Place the wall mount bracket on a wall surface and then secure it with two screws (not supplied). If you are hanging the unit below a TV, be sure to install the wall mount bracket so that the arrow ( ) is placed in the center of the TV. Also make sure the unit is at least two inches (5 cm) below the TV. 2.
connections CONNECTING THE WIrElESS SUBWOOFEr The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when the main unit is turned on. If the link indicator ( ) does not light when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the procedure below. 1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet. 2.
EnG Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the Power Cord of the Subwoofer Attaching the Toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the subwoofer helps prevent RF interference from radio signals. 1. Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it. ● connections 2. Make two loops around the core with the power cable of the subwoofer. 3. Attach the Toroidal ferrite core to the Subwoofer power cord as the figure shows and press it until it clicks.
connections Connecting an external device using HDMI cable HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to such devices as a TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more. HDMI IN HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.
EnG Connecting an external device using Audio (Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable 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. ● connections OPTICAL IN OPTICAL IN Optical Cable (not supplied) OPTICAL OUT AUX IN AUX IN BD/DVD player/ Set-top box/ Game console or AUDIO OUT or Audio Cable OPTICAL IN Connect the Digital Input on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT of the TV or Source Device.
functions input mode You can select D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV input or USB input. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI BLUETOOTH mode BT TV mode TV POWER TV POWER POWER TV POWER AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE SoundShare USB mode USB REPEAT TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: • BT/TV/USB/HDMI/ARC/D.
EnG To connect the Air Track to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect ● functions Bluetooth device 1. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control of the AirTrack to display the BT message. • You will see WAIT for 4 seconds and then BT READY on the front display of the Air Track. 2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual.) 3.
functions To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Air Track You can disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Air Track. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device's user manual. • The Air Track will be disconnected. • When the Air Track is disconnected from the Bluetooth device the Air Track will display BT DISCONNECTED on the front display. To disconnect the Air Track from the Bluetooth device Press the Track.
• In the SoundShare mode, you can control the volume and mute using either the TV remote or the SAT remote. ▪▪ TV SoundShare operation range -- recommended pairing range: within 20 inches (within 50cm.) -- recommended operation range: within 16.25 ft. (5m) ▪▪ If the distance between the Air Track and Samsung TV is over 16.25 ft. (5m), the connection or the sound can be cut off. If this occurs, connect to the Bluetooth device again within the operational range.
functions • Connect USB devices directly to the USB port of the product. Otherwise, you may encounter a USB compatibility problem. • Do not connect multiple storage devices to the product via a multi-card reader. It may not operate properly. • Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported. • Do not remove the USB device while it is being read. • DRM-protected music files (MP3, WMA) from a commercial web site will not be played. • External HDDs are not supported. • Mobile phone devices are not supported.
POWER TV POWER AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE SoundShare REPEAT POWER TV POWER TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC SoundShare REPEAT TV VOL TV CH TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER AUDIO SYNC TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER SOUND EFFECT S/W LEVEL 3D SOUND PLUS VOL MUTE VOL SMART VOLUME POWER SOUND EFFECT S/W LEVEL DRC VOL SMART VOLUME AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE S/W LEVEL AH59-02547B TV POWER MUTE S/W SoundShare LEVEL REPEAT 3D SOUND TV VOL PLUS VOL TV CH DRC AUDIO SYNC M
functions POWER TV POWER POWER TV POWER AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE SoundShare REPEAT TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER SOUND EFFECT VOL SoundShare SMART VOLUME REPEAT S/W LEVEL 3D SOUND PLUS MUTE VOL S/W LEVEL DRC TV VOL AH59-02547B TV CH AUDIO SYNC TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER SOUND EFFECT S/W LEVEL 3D SOUND PLUS VOL MUTE VOL POWER SMART VOLUME S/W LEVEL DRC TV POWER AH59-02547B AUTO SOURCE POWER SP
POWER TV POWER Using the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) function SoundShare REPEAT TV VOL TV CH AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE AUDIO SYNC TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER SOUND EFFECT S/W LEVEL 3D SOUND PLUS VOL MUTE VOL SoundShare SMART VOLUME REPEAT The Anynet+ function turns on and off each time you press Anynet+. S/W LEVEL DRC TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC AH59-02547B TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH DIMMER S/W LEVEL 3D SOUND PLUS VOL MUTE VOL SMART VOLUME S/W LEVEL POWER TV POWER 2.
troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. Symptom Check Remedy The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? • Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. • Is there static electricity in the air? • Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. Sound is not produced. • Is the unit properly connected to your TV? • Connect it correctly.
EnG appendix Specifications Model name HW-F450 AC 120V~60Hz Standby power consumption 0.45W Main unit Power consumption Subwoofer (PS-WF450) 25.9W USB 5V/0.5A Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) AMPLIFIER ● appendix GENERAL Power supply 20W Main unit 4.28 Ibs Subwoofer (PS-WF450) 12.01 Ibs Main unit 35.67 x 1.77 x 2.76 inches Subwoofer (PS-WF450) 6.89 x 13.78 x 11.
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