USER MANUAL HW-MM36 / HW-MM37
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING •• The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WN10). •• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. •• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be SAFETY WARNINGS securely attached to the floor/wall in TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO accordance with the installation instructions. NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). •• This product contains chemicals known to the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
Important Safety Instructions •• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. Read these operating instructions carefully •• Increasing the separation between the before using the unit. Follow all the safety equipment and receiver. •• Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV. instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1. Read these instructions. •• Consulting the dealer or an experienced 2.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, 3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or tripod, bracket, or table other heat sources. This could lead to specified by the manufacturer, overheating and cause the unit to or sold with the apparatus. malfunction. When a cart is used, use caution when 4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e. moving the cart/apparatus combination to vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or avoid injury from tip-over.
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 specifications. FULL MANUAL You can access the Full Manual on Samsung’s on-line customer support center 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.
CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) 02 03 04 05 -------------------------- Product Overview 3 4 Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 4 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 4 Connecting the Soundbar 5 Connecting Electrical Power -------------------------- 5 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer –– Automatic connection between the subwoofer and the Soundbar ––
07 Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth 08 09 15 -------------------------- 15 Using the Remote Control 16 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 16 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control -------------------------- 18 Installing the Wall Mount 19 Installation Precautions -------------------------- 19 Wallmount Components -------------------------- 19 Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall -------------------------- 22 10 Troubleshooting 23
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS Bluetooth POWER Surround SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Soundbar Main Unit 1 2 AC/DC Adapter (Subwoofer) (BN44-00862A) Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries (AH59-02758A) AC/DC Adapter (Main Unit) (BN44-00886A) Optical Cable (AH39-00779A) 3 Power Cord (Subwoofer) (3903-001117) •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
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.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Right Side of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo Volume is located on the top. Power Display Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN DC 19V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 19V USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN Source Selects the source input mode. (D.
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components (1, 2, 3) to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1 Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power cord to a wall socket. 3 Connect the power adapter to the Soundbar, and then to a wall socket. See the illustrations below.
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.
3. Press and hold the VOL 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 Bl u PO eto W oth ER disappears. ID SET D U N SO VO L BA R W OO FE R SO M UN OD D E Su rro un d 5 Sec 4. While the subwoofer’s indicator is blinking blue, press the (Power) button on your remote control or on the right side of the main unit to turn on the main unit. 5.
3. Plug in the Wireless Receiver Module, and then check its standby status. •• The LINK LED indicator (blue LED) on the Wireless Receiver Module should blink. If the LED does not blink, press the ID SET button on the back of the Wireless Receiver Module with a pen tip for 5~6 seconds until the LINK LED indicator blinks (in Blue). For more about the LED, please refer to step 7 on page 9.
6. Turn on the Soundbar using the Soundbar’s remote control or by pressing the (Power) button on the main Soundbar unit. ON 7. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete) STANDBY The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue when a connection is LINK STANDBY LINK established between the Soundbar and the Wireless Receiver Module. Blue is On 8. If the SWA-8500S does not connect, take the necessary steps according to the LED Indicator’s status.
04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV A A Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. •• When the Soundbar is connected to a selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. –– This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable. –– This function also allows you to use the TV menu to adjust the sound field and various settings as well as the volume and mute.
Auto Power Link Auto Power Link automatically turns on the Soundbar when the TV is turned on. 1. Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable as described in Step 1 on the previous page. 2. Press the Left button on the remote control (the blue spot in the illustration to the right) for 5 seconds to turn Auto Power Link on or off. •• Auto Power Link is set to ON by default. (To turn off this function, press the Left button on the remote for 5 seconds.
Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the right side panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “BT”. •• Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) •• To cancel automatic Bluetooth connection between the Soundbar and TV, press the p (Play/Pause) button on the remote control for 5 seconds with the Soundbar in “BT READY” status.
05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired or wireless network to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an Optical or Analog Audio (AUX) Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Right Side of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable USB (5V 0.
06 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Display DC 19V USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN USB USB (5V 0.5A) Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) 1. Connect a Micro USB to USB adapter cable with a male USB 2.0 Micro USB plug (Type B) on one end and a standard female 2.0 USB jack (Type A) on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar. •• Micro USB to USB adapter Cable is sold separately.
07 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. Bluetooth device The initial connection 1. Press the (Source) button on the right side panel or on the remote control, and then select “BT”. 2. Change “BT” to “BT PAIRING”.
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power Sound Control Bluetooth POWER Surround SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Surround Surround Surround Surround The Surround Sound function adds depth and a Bluetooth SOUND sense POWER of space to sound. MODE SOUND Each time you press this button, ON and OFF MODE alternate. ON : Play sound over all the speakers.
Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. •• BT PAIRING mode To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode in “BT” mode, press and hold the for more than 5 seconds. See page 15 for details. Source (Source) button Press the p button to pause a music file temporarily. If you press the button again, the music file plays. Play / Pause Bluetooth POWER Surround Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right.
FE R Su rro un d FE R D N SO U VO L D N SO U VO L BA R BA R W OO W OO W OO N SO U VO L D BA R BA R D N SO M UN OD D E Bl u PO eto W oth ER Bl u PO eto W oth ER SO M UN OD D E Su rro un d WOOFER FE R Su rro un d WOOFER SOUND MODE SO U Bl u PO eto W oth ER •• Mute Press the VOL button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound. •• ID SET Press and hold the VOL button for 5 seconds to complete ID SET (when connecting to an accessary item).
09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions •• Install on a vertical wall only. •• Do not install in a place with high temperature or humidity. •• Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce the wall or choose another installation point. •• Purchase and use the fixing screws or anchors appropriate for the kind of wall you have (plaster board, iron board, wood, etc.). If possible, fix the support screws into wall studs.
1. Place the Wall Mount Guide against the wall 3. Push a pen tip or sharpened pencil tip surface. through the center of the B-TYPE images on •• The Wall Mount Guide must be level. each end of the Guide to mark the holes for •• If your TV is mounted on the wall, install the supporting screws, and then remove the Wall Mount Guide. the Soundbar at least 2 inches (5 cm) below the TV. 2 inches or more 4. Using an appropriately sized drill bit, drill a hole in the wall at each marking.
6. Use the two Screws (M4 x L12) to attach both •• The left and right mounts are different shapes. Make sure to position them Bracket-Wall Mount L and R to the correctly. Soundbar’s bottom. For a proper fit, make sure to align the bumps on the Soundbar to the holes on the brackets. Wall Mount R Wall Mount L 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall.
Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of arrow, tilt it up slightly, and then pull it away from the wall as shown. •• 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.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the table below if this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). 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.
11 LICENSE 12 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests regarding open Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. sources, contact Samsung via Email (oss.request@samsung.com). 13 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, and DTS 2.
14 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-MM36 / HW-MM37 USB 5V/0.5A Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5kg) 35.7 x 2.1 x 2.8 inches Dimensions(W x H x D) (907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 35W x 2, 6 ohm Supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio™ (DTS 2.0 sound is played in DTS format.) (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS Subwoofer Name PS-WN10 Weight 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) 7.
HW-MM37 Only (Wireless Surround Speaker SET) Wireless Surround Speaker SET Name SWA-8500S Wireless Receiver Module Weight 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg) Surround Speaker Weight 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg) Wireless Receiver Module Dimensions(W x H x D) 2.0 x 7.9 x 5.2 inches (50.0 X 201.3 X 132.0 mm) Surround Speaker Dimensions(W x H x D) 3.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 inches (76.2 X 126.9 X 76.
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