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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED SAFETY INFORMATION ●● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-KW1-1) and Surround Speakers (PS-KS2-1, PS-KS2-2). 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. This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
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 25 to learn how to connect the system.
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 2 GETTING STARTED 27 FUNCTIONS Dolby Atmos® 28 2 Safety Information 7 What’s Included 5 8 Front / Right Side Panel 10 Remote Control 9 15 18 19 Bottom Panel 23 23 24 35 36 Installing the Wall Mount Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall Connecting to a TV Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI (Digital) Cable Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable 26 HDMI Cable 25 26 Software Update Troubleshooting Specifi
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 5.1.4 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).
DESCRIPTIONS L W SO VO O O U L FE N D R BA R WO SO O U FE N D R BA R L LE VE FE CT EF FE CT EF 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 LE VE FE CT EF EF SOURCE SOUND FE CT LE VE L (Sound Control) Press to select TREBLE, BASS, or AUDIO SYNC. Then, use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the TREBLE or BASS volume from -3 ~ +3. (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to Press and hold the adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2KHz, 2.
INSERTING BATTERIES (AA BATTERY X2) DESCRIPTIONS ENG Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AA batteries (1.5V) in the correct +/- polarity. Slide the battery cover back into position.
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 5.1.4 ch 2.1 ch 5.1 ch 2.1 ch MUSIC EFFECT VOL SOUND EFFECT EFFECT VOL SOUND VOL EFFECT VOL SOURCE 3.1 ch CLEAR LEVEL VOICE 5.1 ch LEVEL WOOFER SOURCE SPORTS WOOFER LEVEL WOOFER MOVIE EFFECT VOL 5.1 ch LEVEL WOOFER LEVEL WOOFER 2 ch 5.1 ch 5.1.
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.
You can purchase wall mounts separately to install the surround speakers on a wall. ++Considerations for purchasing ●● Endurable load : Above 17.6 Ibs (8.0 Kg) ●● Hole size : 1/4 - 20 threaded insert ●● ●● ●● ●● Since wall mount installation is optional, you must purchase the corresponding accessories separately. Please have a qualified installer install the surround speaker Wall Mount Brackets. Ask a professional installation company to mount your product on the wall.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER AND SURROUND SPEAKERS You can enjoy rich bass tones and better sound quality by linking the subwoofer to the main unit. ●● 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.
CONNECTIONS AUTOMATIC CONNECTION ●● If the red indicator at the rear of the subwoofer or surround speakers is on or the blue indicator flashes continuously, auto pairing cannot occur. If this happens, connect each of the speakers manually, as shown on the next page. ●● You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting a Sound Effect. (See page 10.) ●● Important: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 13 for instructions.
CONNECTIONS LE VE L LE VE L 2. Turn off the Soundbar. W O O FE R N D BA SO U VO L N D BA SO U VO L R R EF FE CT W O O FE R 3. Press and hold the VOL button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds with the Soundbar turned off (OFF). L LE VE LE VE L 4. The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a short period of time, and then disappears. R W O O FE Right Side of the Soundbar BA R BA R EF FE CT W O O FE R ID SET D N SO U VO L D N SO U VO L 5.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ENG ●● Important: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 13 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 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). 2.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES 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 Cable 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 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. 2.
FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE 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. ●● HDMI1 / HDMI2 Mode -- If there is no audio signal for 15 minutes. ●● AUX Mode -- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 5 minutes.
FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with stereo sound, all without wires! 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.
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. -- Available only if the Soundbar is listed among the Bluetooth device’s paired devices.
FUNCTIONS USING THE MULTIROOM APP The Samsung Multiroom app lets you connect the Soundbar to a smart device, your network, and the Internet. Once the Soundbar is connected to a smart device that has the Multiroom App installed, you can also connect the Soundbar and multiple Samsung Multiroom devices together wirelessly and play audio through them. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ++Communication Basics Internet Wireless Router Smart Device: Android or iOS (App Control) Requirements: 1.
FUNCTIONS ++Launching the Samsung Multiroom App To launch the Samsung Multiroom app, tap the Multiroom app icon on your smart device. ENG 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 USING THE NETWORK STANDBY ON FUNCTION 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.
FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE 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 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that contains the update files to the Soundbar's USB port. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 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. • Is there static electricity in the air? ¼¼Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. Sound is not produced. ¼¼Press the VOL button to cancel the Mute function. • Is the Mute function on? • Is the volume set to minimum? ¼¼Adjust the volume. The remote control does not work.
APPENDIX APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Soundbar Main Unit Weight GENERAL Dimensions (W x H x D) Subwoofer (PS-KW1-1) AMPLIFIER 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) Soundbar Main Unit 47.6 x 3.2 x 5.2 inches (1210.2 x 81.7 x 131.4 mm) Subwoofer (PS-KW1-1) 8.0 x 15.7 x 16.3 inches (203.9 x 399.0 x 414.3 mm) Surround Speaker (PS-KS2-1 (L), PS-KS2-2 (R)) 4.7 x 8.3 x 5.6 inches (120.2 × 210.9 × 141.
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