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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING •• The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WN30). •• 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. equipment creating strong magnetic or 13.
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 Samsung’s website. (http://www.samsung.
CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) 02 03 04 05 06 2 -------------------------- Product Overview 2 3 Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar -------------------------- 3 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 Soundb
07 08 09 10 Connecting a Mobile Device 18 Connecting via Bluetooth -------------------------- 18 Using the Samsung Audio Remote App –– Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App –– Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App -------------------------- 21 -------------------------- 21 -------------------------- 21 Using the Remote Control 22 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 22 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control -------------------------- 25 Using the Hidden
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS PAIR SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Soundbar Main Unit 1 Power Cord (Subwoofer) (3903-001117 or 3903-000853) 2 AC/DC Adapter (Main Unit) (BN44-00862A) Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries (AH59-02767A) Power Cord (AC/DC Adapter) (3903-001117 or 3903-000853) Optical Cable (AH39-00779A) 3 •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Right Side of the Soundbar Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. +/- (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar’s front display. (Source) Button Selects the source input mode. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input D.
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 24V HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 24V USB (5V 0.5A) Connect a USB device here to play music files on the USB device through the Soundbar. AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
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 cord to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Soundbar. 3 Connect the power cord to a wall socket. See the illustrations below. •• For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
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.
Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails Before performing 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.
NOTES •• Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between components are complete. •• Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. •• If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will go into stand-by mode and the STANDBY LED on the rear will be Red after blinking Blue several times. •• If you use a device that uses the same frequency (5.
2. Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it into an electrical outlet. •• The LINK LED indicator (blue LED) on the Wireless Receiver Module blinks. 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 the SWA-8500S user manual.
04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. •• When the Soundbar is connected to 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. Method 1.
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, hold the Left button on the remote for 5 seconds.
•• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable (not supplied) is connected to the correct port. •• Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar. NOTES •• HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. •• If the TV provides an ARC port, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (ARC) port.
If the device fails to connect •• If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Nxxx N-Series”) appears in the list, delete it. •• Then repeat steps 1 through 3. NOTE •• After you have connected the Soundbar to your TV the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect. 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”.
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 Right Side of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console R - AUDIO - L USB (5V 0.
Connecting using an HDMI Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI OUT External Device HDMI Cable HDMI IN (not supplied) HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Right Side of the Soundbar 1. 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. 2. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. 3.
06 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB port Display HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) 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.
File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2.5 Layer3 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps Wave_Format_MSAudio1 16KHz ~ 48KHz 56kbps~128kbps Wave_Format_MSAudio2 16KHz ~ 48KHz 56kbps~128kbps AAC 16KHz ~ 96KHz 48kbps~320kbps AAC-LC 16KHz ~ 96KHz 128kbps~192kbps 5.1ch 320kbps HE-AAC 24KHz ~ 96KHz 48kbps~64kbps 5.
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. PAIR OR Bluetooth device ND SOUODE M The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode. (OR) a. Press the (Source) button on the right side panel and then select “BT”. Change “BT” to “BT READY”. b.
What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? •• BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect a previously connected mobile device to the Soundbar. •• BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the on the remote control or press and hold the PAIR button (Source) button on the right side of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in “BT” mode.
Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar You can disconnect a Bluetooth device from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device’s user manual. •• The Soundbar will be disconnected. •• When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display “BT DISCONNECTED” on the front display. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (Source) button on the right side panel or on the remote control, and then change to any mode except “BT”.
Using the Samsung Audio Remote App Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App To control the Soundbar with your smart device and the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung Audio Remote app from the Google Play store. Market search : Samsung Audio Remote Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App To launch and use the Samsung Audio Remote app, touch the Audio Remote icon on your smart device, and then follow the directions on the screen.
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power PAIR Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again PAIR to unmute the sound. Mute SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE SOUND MODE VOL VOL PAIR SOUND MODE You can select the desired sound effect by choosing STANDARD, SURROUND, or GAME. Select the “STANDARD” mode if you want to SOUND MODE enjoy the original sound.
Press the PAIR button. “BT PAIRING” appears in the Soundbar’s display. You can connect the Soundbar to a new Bluetooth device in this mode by selecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device's search list. PAIR Bluetooth PAIR SOUND MODE Play / Pause VOL WOOFER PAIR SOUND MODE Press the p button to pause a music file temporarily. When you press the button again, the music file plays. •• Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. –– D.
•• Volume restriction function Because it may damage hearing when the power is turned on at high volumes, it adjusts the volume to 20 when the set volume is higher than 20. –– The default value for Volume restriction is off. The set volume is maintained even when the power is turned off. –– To change the setting, press and hold the Down button on the remote control for 5 seconds. With the volume restriction off, “V FREE” appears on the front display and with the function on, “V LOCK” appears.
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 4. If you want to return the Soundbar to the If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar’s volume using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. button for 5 seconds repeatedly until default mode (control by a Samsung TV remote), push up and hold the WOOFER “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE” appears in the display.
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Hidden Button Reference page Remote Control Button Function WOOFER TV remote control On/Off (Standby) page 25 BT Pairing page 22 Auto Power Down On/Off (AUX mode) page 23 Initialize (Standby) page 30 BT Ready page 13 Left Auto Power Link ON/OFF page 23 Right Anynet+ ON/OFF page 23 Up ID SET page 23 Down Volume restriction On/Off page 24 7 Band EQ page 24 DRC ON/OFF (Standby) page 22 Bluetooth Power page 22 (Sourc
09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Wallmount Components Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide (AH63-04369C) •• 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 Holder-Screw (2 EA) Screw (2 EA) (AH61-04110A) (6001-001202) the wall or choose another installation point.
2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Center Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the center of your TV (if you are Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and firmly into a support screw hole. then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. •• If you are not mounting below a TV, place the Center Line in the center of the installation area. 6.
7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. 10 SOFTWARE UPDATE Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar’s system firmware in the future. USB port HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) on the Holder-Screws.
Updating Procedure If UPDATE is not displayed 1. Connect a Micro USB to USB adapter cable 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then with a male USB 2.0 Micro USB plug (Type B) reconnect the USB storage device that on one end and a standard female 2.0 USB contains the update files to the Soundbar’s jack (Type A) on the other end to the micro USB port. USB jack on your Soundbar. 2.
11 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.
12 LICENSE 13 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email 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. (oss.request@samsung.com). 14 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
15 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-N650 USB 5V/0.5A Weight 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) 43.3 x 2.3 x 3.9 inches Dimensions(W x H x D) (1100.0 x 59.0 x 100.0 mm) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 30W x 6 + 10W x 2 LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio™ Supported play formats (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS Subwoofer Name PS-WN30 Weight 15.4 lbs (7.0 kg) 8.5 x 15.1 x 12.
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