HW-F550 HW-F551 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 8 Front Panel Rear Panel REMOTE CONTROL 9 Tour of the Remote Control 10 11 12 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 a
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 Panel 1 2 3 ● Description 4 5 POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off. FUNCTION BUTTON Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input. -W hile the unit is powered, pressing the ( ) button for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button. To cancel MUTE button setup, press ( ) button for more than 3 seconds again. VOLUME +/- Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display.
descriptions Rear Panel 1 HDMI IN 4 POWER SUPPLY IN USB PORT OPTICAL IN AUX IN 3 5 HDMI OUT 2 6 Connect the AC power adaptor jack to the power supply jack properly, and then connect the AC power adaptor plug to the wall outlet. Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play files on the devices. - Use the supplied USB converter if you have installed the product on a wall. AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
EnG 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. REPEAT REPEAT Select Repeat File, All, Random. TV VOL TV VOLUME Adjusts the TV volume level. TV MUTE Mutes the sound from the TV. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.
connections 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 different wall that can support the unit's weight.
ID SET EnG 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.
connections 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. 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.
EnG 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 Cable OPTICAL IN ● connections HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT AUX 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.
connections Connecting an external device using Audio (Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable Audio Cable HDMI IN AUDIO OUT or HDMI OUT AUX IN 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. OPTICAL IN Optical Cable (not supplied) OPTICAL OUT BD/DVD player/ Set-top box/ Game console AUX IN Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT of the TV or Source Device.
EnG functions input mode You can select D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV input or USB input. Press an appropriate button on the remote control to select a desired mode, or press ( ) to select one from: D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV or USB mode. Display Optical Digital input D.
functions To connect the Air Track to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect 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.
EnG 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.
functions 1. Turn on the Samsung TV and Air Track. • Set Add New Device in the TV's SoundShare Setting menu to On. 2. When you change the mode of the Air Track to TV, a message asking whether to proceed with Bluetooth pairing is displayed. "[Samsung] AirTrack" appears on the TV screen. 3. Select on the TV screen. The pairing with the Air Track will be completed.
Codec MPEG 1 Layer2 MPEG 1 Layer3 MPEG 2 Layer3 Wave_Format_MSAudio1 Wave_Format_MSAudio2 AAC AAC-LC HE-AAC OGG 1.1.0 FLAC 1.1.0, FLAC 1.2.1 *.mp3 *.wma *.aac *.wav *.Ogg *.
POWER TV POWER functions AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE POWER TV POWER POWER SoundShare TV POWER REPEAT This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call. AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE TV VOL AUDIO SYNC TV CH SoundShare TV REPEAT MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT TV VOL SOUND EFFECT TV CH VOL AUDIO SYNC SMART VOLUME TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT S/W POWER LEVEL Muting the sound MUTE S/W LEVEL 1.
POWER The Crystal Surround Air Track is automatically turned on when you turn on the TV or any device connected to the Air Track with the optical cable. POWER TV POWER AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE SoundShare TV VOL TV CH Press AUTO POWER on the remote control of this unit. • The Auto power link function turns on and off each time you press AUTO POWER.
functions POWER TV POWER POWER TV POWER AUTO SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE SoundShare REPEAT TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT Using the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) function Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. The Anynet+ function turns on and off each time you press Anynet+. 1. Connect the product to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 13) 2. Set the Anynet+ function on your TV and the SAT to ON.
EnG troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. Symptom 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.
appendix Specifications Model name HW-F550/ HW-F551 Main unit DC 24V Power supply Subwoofer AC 120V~60Hz (PS-WF550, PS-WF551) Standby power consumption 0.45W Main unit 30W Power consumption Subwoofer 20W (PS-WF550, PS-WF551) 5V/0.5A USB GENERAL Main unit Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) AMPLIFIER 4.85 Ibs Subwoofer 17.97 Ibs (PS-WF550, PS-WF551) Main unit 37.13 x 2.17 x 2.36 inches Subwoofer 11.42 x 14.57 x 11.
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