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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Safety Information ●● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-KW1-3). 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. The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
GETTING STARTED FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Class B FCC Statement The included module(s) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
GETTING STARTED 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.
GETTING STARTED Dolby Atmos® ENG This product supports Dolby Atmos®. * What is Dolby Atmos®? Atmos technology enhances existing 5.1 channel surround sound systems by adding an overhead speaker. This envelops the listener in 360 degrees of sound, delivering an immersive, high-definition, rich, detailed, and deeper experience. See page 24 to learn how to connect the system.
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 2 GETTING STARTED 26 FUNCTIONS 5 27 Bluetooth 31 Using the Network Standby On Function 2 Safety Information 7 What’s Included 26 Input Mode Dolby Atmos® 8 DESCRIPTIONS 9 Bottom Panel 29 32 8 Front / Right Side Panel 34 Troubleshooting 15 INSTALLATION 35 APPENDIX 15 Installing the Soundbar 18 35 Installing the Wall Mount Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall Connecting the Subwoofer 22 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable 22 23 Connecting to
GETTING STARTED What’s Included ENG Before reading the User’s Manual Note the following terms before reading the user manual. ++Icons used in this manual Icon Term Caution Note Definition Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled. Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function. Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS Front / Right Side Panel 1 / (Volume) Button Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. 2 (Source) Button Right Side Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI1, HDMI2, or BT input. ●● To turn on BT PAIRING mode, press and hold this button in BT mode. 3 (Power) Button 1 2 3 Turns the power on and off. Display Displays the current mode. ●● When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds.
DESCRIPTIONS Bottom Panel Connect to the Analog output of an external device. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUX IN Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.
DESCRIPTIONS Remote Control Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. SOUND Surround Sound adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. Pressing the SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surround Sound settings : ON - SURROUND SOUND, OFF - SURROUND SOUND • ON: Play sound over all the speakers. • OFF: Play sound through the original source channel. Up/Down/Left/Right Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right. Press Up/Down/ Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.
DESCRIPTIONS SOURCE Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Play / Pause (BT / WIFI) Press the p button to pause a music temporarily. Press the p button again to play the selected music. SOURCE SOUND LEVEL The ATMOS Soundbar has 3.1.2 channel sound. Use this button to adjust the volume of each of the speakers. Press this button, use the Left/Right buttons to select a speaker, and then use the Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the level (volume).
W SO VO O O U L FE N D R BA R WO SO O U FE N D R BA R FE CT EF FE CT L L W SO VO O O U L FE N D R BA R WO SO O U FE N D R BA R LE VE L VO L LE VE T EF FE C T L L VO W SO VO O O U L FE N D R BA W SO R O O U FE N D R BA R L LE VE FE CT EF EC T EF F LE VE L W SO VO O O U L FE N D R BA W R SO O O U FE N D R BA R VO L SOUNDBAR LE VE L LE VE FE CT EF EC T WOOFER EF FE C Mute Press the VOL button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound.
Using the Hidden Buttons SOUND SOURCE p (Play / Pause) VOL Up Down Left Right (Sound Control) EFFECT LEVEL Function Reference page TV remote control On/Off Page 12 BT Paring Page 27 Auto Power Down On/Off (AUX mode) Page 26 ID SET Page 20 WIFI SETUP Page 10 ADD SPEAKER Page 10 Auto Power Link On/Off Page 23 Anynet + On/Off Page 10 7 Band EQ Page 11 DRC On/Off Page 10 Network Standby On/Off Page 31 13 ENG Remote Control Button Hidden Button DESCRIPTIONS
DESCRIPTIONS Output specifications forSOURCE the different modes of SOUND sound effect Input 2 ch 5.1 ch 2 ch 5.1 ch 2 ch 5.1 ch 2 ch 5.1 ch 2 ch 5.1 ch SOUND Effect SOURCE ON SOUND SOURCE SOUND SOURCE EFFECT LEVEL SOUND SOURCE 3.1.2 ch 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 2.1 ch MUSIC EFFECT VOL SOUND EFFECT EFFECT VOL SOUND VOL EFFECT VOL SOURCE 3.1 ch CLEAR LEVEL VOICE 3.1 ch LEVEL WOOFER SOURCE SPORTS WOOFER LEVEL WOOFER MOVIE EFFECT VOL 3.1 ch LEVEL WOOFER LEVEL WOOFER 2 ch 5.1 ch 3.1.
INSTALLATION Installing the Soundbar INSTALLATION ENG Installing the Wall Mount ++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 a different wall that can support the unit's weight.
INSTALLATION C C C TYPE : 700mm CENTER LINE Center Line 2. Align the Paper Template’s Center Line with the center of your TV (if you are mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and 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. C CENTER LINE C C TYPE : 700mm C B 3.
INSTALLATION ENG 6. Install 2 Bracket-Wall Mounts in the right orientation on the bottom of the Soundbar, using 2 Screws (M4 x L12). Rear of the Soundbar Right end of the Soundbar ●● When assembling, make sure the hanger parts of the Bracket-Wall Mounts are located behind the rear of the Soundbar. See the illustration above. 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall.
INSTALLATION 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown above so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws. ●● Slide the Bracket-Wall Mounts down from the bottom to install it onto the Holder-Screws. Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of arrow. ●● 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.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting the Subwoofer ●● The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from water and moisture. ●● For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer location is clear of any obstructions. Automatic Connection 1. Connect a power supply to the subwoofer. button on the remote control or on the right side 2. Connect a power supply to the Soundbar, and then press the of the Soundbar. 3.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the Subwoofer Manually if the Automatic Connection Fails ++Before You Begin ●● Make sure that the Soundbar and the subwoofer are plugged in. ●● 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.
CONNECTIONS 6. When the connection is successfully established, the blue indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turn on without blinking.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV ●● Important: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 12 for instructions. Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable HDMI Cable HDMI IN AUX IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN 1 HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 19V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD SERVICE HDMI IN 2 SOUND SOUND SOURCE SOURCE 1.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable ENG Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT AUX IN AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) SOUND SOUND SOURCE SOURCE DC 19V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD SERVICE HDMI IN 2 1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) (Audio) jack on the Soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV with a digital optical cable. (not supplied).
CONNECTIONS Connecting to External Devices HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more. HDMI prevents any degradation to the signal due to conversion to analog and maintains the video and audio quality of the original digital source. Connecting Devices in Order to Use Dolby Atmos® This product supports Dolby Atmos®. ●● Important: Dolby Atmos® is available only in HDMI mode.
CONNECTIONS HDMI Cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUX IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)AUDIO IN DIGITAL (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI IN 1 HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN 1 DC 19V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD SERVICE HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 Or Digital Devices HDMI OUT ENG HDMI Cable SOUND SOUND SOURCE SOURCE HDMI IN 2 HDMI Cable 1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS Input Mode button on the main unit’s right side or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode Press the you want. SOUND Right Side of the Soundbar Input mode SOURCE SOURCE Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input HDMI input SOUND AUX HDMI1, HDMI2 BLUETOOTH mode BT Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations. ●● D.IN / BT Mode -- If there is no audio signal for 5 minutes.
FUNCTIONS Bluetooth To connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Press the mode. • button on the main unit’s right side or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the BT You will see BT READY or BT PAIRING on the front display of the Soundbar. 2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual.) 3.
FUNCTIONS ●● ●● ●● ●● The Soundbar supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz). Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function. You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. Once you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Kxxx" from the device's scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to BT mode.
FUNCTIONS Using the Multiroom App Before you begin ++Communication Basics Internet Wireless Router Smart Device: Android or iOS (App Control) Requirements: 1. A Wireless Router and a Smart Device. 2. The wireless router must be connected to the Internet. 3. The smart device must be connected to the router via a Wi-Fi connection.
FUNCTIONS ++Launching the Samsung Multiroom App To launch the Samsung Multiroom app, tap the Multiroom app icon on your smart device. Connecting the Soundbar to Your Network On your smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Follow the directions on your smart device’s screen. You can use the following music sources with the Samsung Multiroom app. -- Music files stored in your mobile phone, various music sources, and Internet radio.
FUNCTIONS The Network Standby On function becomes available if a wireless connection has been properly established between a smart device and the Soundbar. This function turns on the Soundbar automatically when a smart device attempts to connect to the Soundbar via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. If you turn the Soundbar on via a Bluetooth connection, its input mode is set to BT automatically. To turn the Soundbar on via Wi-Fi, you must have the Samsung Multiroom App installed on your smart device. 1.
FUNCTIONS Software Update AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 19V HDMI IN 1 DC 19V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD SERVICE HDMI IN 2 SERVICE Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) Updating with USB Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar.
FUNCTIONS ++If UPDATE is not displayed 2. Disconnect the Soundbar's power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar. ●● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on the main unit. ●● Updating firmware may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are stored in the USB storage device. ●● Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB device while updates are being applied. The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 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? ¼¼Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Specifications GENERAL Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) Main Unit 47.6 x 3.2 x 5.2 inches (1210.2 x 81.7 x 131.4 mm) Subwoofer (PS-KW1-3) Subwoofer (PS-KW1-3) Operating Temperature Range AMPLIFIER * * 10 % to 75 % 1080p,1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p 2160p@24/25/30Hz 4:4:4 2160p@60/50Hz 4:2:0 Video Rated Output Power 8.0 x 15.7 x 16.3 inches (203.9 x 399.0 x 414.3 mm) +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range HDMI 21.2 lbs (9.
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