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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING •• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). CAUTION NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be on your Samsung product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside.
PRECAUTIONS 5. The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your in the general household trash. Do not house complies with the power expose the battery to excess heat, direct requirements listed on the identification sunlight, or fire. Do not short circuit, sticker located on the bottom of your disassemble, or overheat the battery. product.
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 / Top 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 Soundbar –– M
07 Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth 08 09 10 17 -------------------------- 17 Using the Remote Control 21 How to Use the Remote Control -------------------------- 21 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control -------------------------- 24 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------- 25 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes -------------------------- 25 Installing the Wall Mount 26 Installation
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS PAIR SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries AC/DC Adapter (Soundbar) HDMI Cable x2 Power Cord (Subwoofer, Soundbar) x2 Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw x2 Screw x2 Bracket-Wall Mount •• For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Top Panel Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. •• Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: –– In D.IN / HDMI / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 20 minutes. -/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume.
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI TO TV (ARC) DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. USB (5V 0.5A) Connect a USB device here to play music files stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components 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 of the sub-woofer will turn red after blinking in 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.
•• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable 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. •• We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible.
Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly Connecting a TV via Bluetooth When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. •• Only one TV can be connected at a time. PAIR OR 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 top panel and then select “BT”.
Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the top 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 the automatic Bluetooth connection between the Soundbar and TV, press the Left 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 connection or Bluetooth connection to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar External Device HDMI HDMI HDMI OUT HDMI Cable HDMI TO TV (ARC) Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. 2.
Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Bottom of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT (not supplied) Top of the Soundbar USB (5V 0.5A) D.IN 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable (not supplied). 2. Select “D.IN” mode by pressing the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control.
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) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI IN USB USB (5V 0.5A) 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then select “USB”. 3. “USB” appears in the display screen. 4. Play music files from the USB storage device through the Soundbar.
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. •• The connection is limited to one TV or two Bluetooth devices at the same 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 top panel and then select “BT”.
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 top 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 top panel or on the remote control, and then change to any mode except “BT”.
Bluetooth Multi connection The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. Bluetooth device A Bluetooth device B 1. Connect the Soundbar to up to two Bluetooth devices. (See page 17) 2. Play music from one of the connected Bluetooth devices while two devices are connected. 3. To play music from the Bluetooth device “B” while playing from the device “A”, pause or stop playback on the device “A” and then start playing on the device “B”.
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power PAIR Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again PAIR to unmute the sound. SOUND MODE PAIR Mute SOUND MODE You can select the desired sound effect by SOUND MODE SOUND MODE VOL WOOFER –– STANDARD Outputs the original sound. –– SURROUND SOUND PAIR Provides a wider sound field than standard.
•• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button while the Soundbar is powered off to turn DRC (Dynamic Range Control) on or off. With the DRC turned on, loud sound is reduced. (The sound may be distorted.) •• Bluetooth Power This feature automatically turns the Soundbar on when it receives a connection request from a previously connected TV or Bluetooth device. The setting is On by default.
•• Volume Restriction function To protect your hearing, the Volume Restriction function restricts the volume to 20 if you turn on the Soundbar when the volume is set higher than 20. –– The default value for the Volume Restriction function is Off. You must turn it on to activate it. –– When turned on, the Volume Restriction function stays on even when the power is turned off. –– To turn Volume Restriction on or off, press and hold the Down button on the remote control for 5 seconds.
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. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your 5 Sec manual.
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Hidden Button Reference page Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) page 24 Left TV Auto connect On/Off (BT Ready) page 13 Up ID SET (Standby) page 22 Down Volume Restriction On/Off (Standby) page 23 7 Band EQ page 23 DRC ON/OFF (Standby) page 22 Bluetooth Power page 22 (Sound Control) SOUND MODE Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Output Effect STANDARD Blueto
09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Wallmount Components Wall Mount Guide Installation Precautions x2 •• Install on a vertical wall only. •• Do not install in a place with high x2 Holder-Screw temperature or humidity. •• Verify whether the wall is strong enough to Screw x2 support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce the wall or choose another installation point.
2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Centre Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the centre 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 Centre Line in the centre 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 DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
Update Procedure If UPDATE is not displayed Important: The updating function erases all user 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then settings. We recommend you write down your reconnect the USB storage device that settings so that you can easily reset them after contains the update files to the Soundbar’s the update. Note that updating the firmware USB port. resets the subwoofer connection too. 2. Disconnect the Soundbar’s power cord, 1.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. The remote control does not work. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the wall Are the batteries drained? outlet and power adapter? ;; Replace with new batteries. ;; Unplug and reconnect the power cord to Is the distance between the remote control and the wall outlet and the power adapter to Soundbar main unit too far? make sure the connection is secure.
12 LICENCE 13 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email Manufactured under license from Dolby (oss.request@samsung.com). Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 14 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
15 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-T550 USB 5V/0.5A Weight 2.1 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 860.0 x 55.0 x 85.0 mm Operating Temperature Range 0°C to +45°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER 160W(40Wx4) Rated Output power Supported play formats (DTS 2.0 and DTS Virtual:X sound is played in LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio™ (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS DTS format.) Subwoofer Name PS-WR55D Weight 5.0 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 200.6 x 353.0 x 290.
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