Samsung HW-B550 Installation instructions

HW-B550
FULL MANUAL
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ENG - 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any
internal part of this product.
This symbol indicates that this product
has included important literature
concerning operation and maintenance.
Class II product : This symbol indicates
that it does not require a safety
connection to electrical earth (ground).
If this symbol is not present on a
product with a power cord, the product
MUST have a reliable connection to
protective earth (ground).
AC voltage : This symbol indicates that
the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is AC voltage.
DC voltage : This symbol indicates that
the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is DC voltage.
Caution, Consult instructions for use :
This symbol instructs the user to
consult the user manual for further
safety related information.
WARNING
•To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
•TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
•This apparatus shall always be connected to a
AC outlet with a protective grounding
connection.
•To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,
the plug must be pulled out from the mains
socket, therefore the mains plug shall be
readily operable.
•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing. Do not put objects lled with
liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.
•To turn this apparatus off completely, you
must pull the power plug out of the wall
socket. Consequently, the power plug must
be easily and readily accessible at all times.

ENG - 3
PRECAUTIONS
1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your
house complies with the power
requirements listed on the identication
sticker located on the bottom of your
product. Install your product horizontally, on
a suitable base (furniture), with enough
space around it for ventilation (7~10 cm).
Make sure the ventilation slots are not
covered. Do not place the unit on ampliers
or other equipment which may become hot.
This unit is designed for continuous use. To
fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug
from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you
intend to leave it unused for a long period of
time.
2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC
plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due
to lightning could damage the unit.
3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or
other heat sources. This could lead to
overheating and cause the unit to
malfunction.
4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e.
vases), and excess heat (e.g. a replace) or
equipment creating strong magnetic or
electric elds. Unplug the power cable from
the AC wall socket if the unit malfunctions.
Your product is not intended for industrial
use. It is for personal use only. Condensation
may occur if your product has been stored in
cold temperatures. If transporting the unit
during the winter, wait approximately
2 hours until the unit has reached room
temperature before using.
5. The battery used with this product contains
chemicals that are harmful to the
environment. Do not dispose of the battery
in the general household trash. Do not
expose the battery to excess heat, direct
sunlight, or re. Do not short circuit,
disassemble, or overheat the battery.
CAUTION : Danger of explosion if the battery
is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.

ENG - 4
CONTENTS
01 Checking the Components 6
02 Product Overview 7
Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 7
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 8
03 Using the Remote Control 9
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 9
How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 9
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 13
Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 13
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 14
04 Connecting the Soundbar 15
Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 15
Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- 16
Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar ------------------------- 18
05 Using a wired connection to the TV 19
Method 1. Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 19
Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 21
06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 22
Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 22

ENG - 5
07 Connecting an External Device 24
Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 24
Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 25
08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 26
09 Connecting a Mobile Device 27
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 27
10 Installing the Wall Mount 31
Installation Precautions ------------------------- 31
Wallmount Components ------------------------- 31
11 Software Update 33
How to check the Firmware version ------------------------- 33
Update Procedure ------------------------- 34
If UPDATE is not displayed ------------------------- 34
12 Troubleshooting 35
13 Licence 37
14 Open Source Licence Notice 38
15 Important Notes About Service 38
16 SpecicationsandGuide 39
Specications ------------------------- 39

ENG - 6
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CHLEVEL
Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer Remote Control / Batteries
x 2
Power Cord
(Subwoofer, Soundbar)
AC/DC Adapter
(Soundbar)
HDMI Cable
x 2
(M4 x L10)
x 2 x 2
Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw Screw Bracket-Wall Mount
•For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached
to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)
•To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or
Samsung Customer Care.
•Depending on the region, the appearance of the AC plug may differ from the plug displayed above,
or it may be supplied integrated with the AC/DC adapter.
•The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
•Design and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

ENG - 7
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar
Top Panel
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󱂓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.
•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.IN TV ARC (Auto conversion)
HDMI input HDMI
BLUETOOTH mode BT
USB mode USB
•To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT” mode, and then press and hold the
(Source) button for more than 5 seconds.
•When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds.
•When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.
•If you want to enjoy sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV’s speakers in the Audio
Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your TV.

ENG - 8
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
HDMI IN
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
USB (5V 0.5A)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DC 24V
HDMI IN
HDMI TO TV
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 24V
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󱂔
󱂕
󱂖
󱂗
󱂓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 les stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.
󱂕
HDMI IN
Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.
Connect to the HDMI output of an external device.
󱂖HDMI TO TV (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI (ARC) port on a TV.
󱂗DC 24V (Power Supply In)
Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
•When disconnecting the power cable of the AC/DC power adapter from a wall outlet, pull the plug.
Do not pull the cable.
•Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between
components are complete.

ENG - 9
03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2)
Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow
until it is completely removed.
Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their
polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into
position.
How to Use the Remote Control
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
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󱂔
󱂕
󱂖
󱂗
󱂘
󱂙
󱂚
󱂛
󱂜
󱂝
󱂞
󱂟
󱂓
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Power
Turns the Soundbar on and off.
󱂔
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Source
Press to select a source connected to the
Soundbar.
󱂕
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Mute
Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound.
Press it again to unmute the sound.
󱂖
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Volume
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
Push the button up or down to adjust the
volume.
•Mute
Press the Volume button in to mute the
sound. Press it in again to unmute the sound.

ENG - 10
󱂗
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
CH LEVEL
By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker.
•Press the button to select VIRTUAL CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume
between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
•If the Rear Speakers (sold separately) are connected, the setting REAR LEVEL is
supported. To adjust the volume of the REAR LEVEL between -6 to +6 by using the Up/
Down buttons.
󱂘
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Sound Control
By pressing the button, you can set the audio function. The desired settings can be
adjusted using the Up/Down buttons.
AUDIO SYNC NIGHT MODE ON/OFF VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF
– AUDIO SYNC
If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronised, press the
(Sound Control) button to select AUDIO SYNC and then set the audio delay
between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons. (Not available in “USB”
or “BT” mode.)
– NIGHT MODE ON/OFF
This mode is optimized for nighttime viewing with the settings adjusted to bring the
volume down but keep the dialog clear.
– VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF
This mode is makes it easier to hear spoken dialog in movies and TV.
•The NIGHT MODE, and VOICE ENHANCE audio function can be turned ON/OFF by
using the Up/Down buttons.
•Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound
for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are
selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between
-6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to “STANDARD”.)
󱂙
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CH LEVEL
Bluetooth
PAIR
Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode.
Press the PAIR button and wait for the “BT PAIRING” screen to connect to a new
Bluetooth device.
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Play / Pause
VOL WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
You can also play or pause music by pressing the button.