Samsung HW-E450 User manual

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HDMI
HOM I transmits video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.
The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV via an HOM I cable through the Crystal
Surround Air Track. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.
3D Depth Sound
The 30 sound feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.
Wireless Subwoofer
Samsung's wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer.
Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit.
Special Sound mode
You can select from 7 different sound modes- MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, and OFF (Original Sound)-
depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.
Multi-function Remote Control
The supplied remote control can be used to control the TV connected to this unit. (Works only for Samsung TVs)
The remote control has a TV hotkey that enables you to perform various operations with the simple press of a button.
Active Speaker System
This unit features an Active Speaker System that provides high sound quality in a single slim unit.
This unit does not require any satellite loudspeakers or speaker cabling, which are normally associated with conventional surround
sound systems.
USB Host support
You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players,
USB flash memory, etc. using the Air Track's USB HOST function.
Bluetooth Function
You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!
LICENSE
[I] DOLBY
DIGITAL I
Dolby and the double-d symbol are registered trademarks of dolby laboratories.
@dts
2.0 Channel
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 &other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0 Channel is a
trademark
of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Hi:lml
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries.
-To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email ([email protected]).
• This product uses some software programs which are distributed under the Independent JPEG Group.
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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
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The lighting flash and Arrowhead within
Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of
dangerous voltage Inside the product
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The explanation point within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting you of important
instructions accompanying the product.
WARNING
• 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 securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
CAUTION
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.
• To tum 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.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent
electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):
This equipment 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.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference,
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these Instructions.
3) Heed all wamings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
1 0) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachment/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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PRECAUTIONS
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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 hurizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3-4 inch-
es). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the unit on amplifiers 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.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the
wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
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Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases) , and excess heat
(e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions.
Your product is not intended for industrial use. Use of this product is for
personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your product has been stored in cold tem-
peratures. If transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately 2
hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.
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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.
The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to
the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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FEATURES
SAFETY INFORMATION
GETTING STARTED
DESCRIPTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL
CONNECTIONS
FUNCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
2 Features
2 License
3 Safety warnings
4 Precautions
6 Before reading the user's manual
6 What's included
7 Front/Rear
Panel
9 Tour of the remote control
10
Installing the wall mount
11
Connecting the wireless subwoofer
12
Installing toroidal ferrite to hdmi in/out
12
Installing ferrite core to Audio/USB cable
13
Connecting the Crystal Surround Air Track
15
Basic functions
16
Advanced functions
22
Software upgrade
23
Troubleshooting
24
Specifications
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BEFORE READING THE USER'S MANUAL
Note
the
following
terms
before
reading
the
user
manual.
Icons used
in
this manual
Icon Term Definition
CD
Caution
Indicates
a
situation
where
a
function
does
not
operate
or
settings
may
be
canceled.
(lj
Note
Indicates
tips
or
instructions
on
the
page
that
help
each
function
operate.
Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting
1)
Be
sure
to
be
familiar
with
the
Safety
Instructions
before
using
this
product.
(See
page
3)
2)
If
a
problem
occurs,
check
Troubleshooting.
(See
page
23)
Copyright
©2012
Samsung
Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
All
rights
reserved;
no
part
or
whole
of
this
user's
manual
may
be
reproduced
or
copied
without
the
prior
written
permission
of
Samsung
Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
Remote
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Bracket
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Wall Mount
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HOM
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cable
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(Large)
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(Small)
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(For
Audio
cable
1
EA)
(For
USB
cable
1
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[oroidat
Ferrite
Core
(targe
:
3301
-
000144)
(Small
:
3301-001
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User Manual
(AH68
-
02431
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USB Cable
(AH39
-
01178A)
•
The
appearance ofthe accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations
above.
•
Use
the dedicated
USB
cable to connect external
USB
devices to the
unit.
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DISPLAY
Displays
the
current
mode.
POWERBUTION
Turns
the
Crystal
Surround
Air
Track
on
and
off.
FUNCTIONS
Selects
the
DIGITAL,
AUX,
HDMI,
BT,
USB
input.
BUTION
VOLUME+/-
Controls
the
volume
level.
USB PORT Connect
here
and
play
files
from
external
USB
storage devices
such
as
MP3
players.
OPTICAL
IN
Connect to
the
digital
(optical)
output
of
an
external
device.
AUXIN
Connect to
the
Analog
output
of
an
external
device.
HDMIINJACK
Receives
digital
video
and
audio
signals
simultaneously
using
an
HDMI
cable.
HDMIOUTJACK Outputs
digital
video
and
audio
signals
simultaneously
using
an
HDMI
cable.
POWER
SUPPLY
Plug
the
power supply
cable
into
the
AC
wall
outlet.
CABLE
•
When
you
turn
on
the
power of
this
unit,
there
will
be
a4 to 5
second
delay
before
it
produces
sound.
•
When
disconnecting
the
power cable
from
the
wall
outlet,
hold
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.

remote
control
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TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
POWER BUTTON
Turns
the
Crystal
Surround
Air
Track
on
and
off.
SAT SOURCE
Press
to
select
a connected
SAT
source.
(SAT:Surround
Air
Track)
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---
TV
POWER BUTTON
Turns
your
Samsung
1V
on
and
off.
Anynet+
Anynet+
is
a
function
that
enables
you
to
control
other
Samsung
Devices
with
your
Sarnsung
TV's
remote
control.
SOUND EFFECT
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Selects
the
Sound
Effect:
(MUSIC,
NEWS,
DRAMA,
CINEMA,
SPORTS,
GAME,
OFF
(Original
Sound))
SAT MUTE
Mutes
the
sound
from
the
unit.
Press
again
to
restore
the
sound
to the
previous
volume
level.
VOLUME
Adjusts
the
volume
level
of
the
unit.
REPEAT
Select
Repeat
File,
All,
Random.
DRC, DIMMER
You
can
use
this function to
enjoy
Dolby
Digita
l
sound
when
watching
movies
at
low
volume
at
night
(Standard,
MAX,
MIN).
You
can
control the brightness
of
the
Display.
CONTROL BUTTON
Play,
pause
or
stop
playing
a
Music
file,
or
search
for the
Music
file
next
or
back.
TV
SOURCE
Press
to
select
a connected
lV's
video
source.
TVPRE-CH
Moves
to
the
previous
1V
channel
TV
MUTE
Mutes
the
sound
from
the
lV.
Press
again
to
restore
the
sound
to the
previous
volume
level.
•
SAT
stands
for
Surround
Air
Track
,
which
is
a
Samsung
's
proprietary
name.
•
The
remote
control
can
operate
TVs
made
by
SAMSUNG
only.
This button allows you
to
choose to
listen
to
audio from the Air track
or
your
lV.
(This
function supports the
via
an
HDMI
cable.)
SMART VOLUME,
3D
SOUND
Regulates
and
stabilizes
the
volume
level
against
a drastic
volume
change.
This
feature
adds depth
and
spaciousness
to the
sound.
SIW
LEVEL, AUDIO SYNC
Adjusts
the Subwoofer
level.
Used
to
help
sync
video
to
audio
when
connected
to
a digitallY.
AUTO POWER
Synchronizes
the
Air
Track
to
Optical
connection
via
the
Optical
jack
so
it
turns
on
automatically
when
you
turn
on
your
TV.
TV
INFO
Display
current
1V
status.
TV
CHANNEL,
TV
VOLUME
Switches
between
the
available
1V
channels.
Adjusts
the
1V
volume
level.
TV
EXIT
Exits
1V
(functions
same
as
the
EXIT
button ofthe1V
remote
control)
•
Depending
on
the
TV
you
are
using
,
you
may
not
be
able
to
operate
your
TV
with
this
remote
contr
o
l.
If y
ou
c
an
't,
operate
the
TV
using
the
TV's
remote
control.
IInstalling batteries
in
the
Remote Control
-----
1. Lift the cover
at
the back of
the remote control upward
as
shown.
2.
Install
two
AAA
size
batteries.
Make
su
reto match
the"+"
an
d
"-"
en
ds
of the batteries with the diagram
insi
dethe
compartment.
Operation Range
of
the
Remote Control
3.
Replace
the cover.
Assuming
typicallY
usage,
the batteries last for about
one
year.
You
can
use
the
remote
control
up
to
23
f
eet
(7
meters)
in a
st
rai
ght
line
from
the
un
i
t.
You
can
also
operate
the
r
emote
at
a
horizontal
ang
le of up to
30°
fro
m t
he
remote
con
t
rol
se
n
sor.
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INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT
You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall.
Installation Precautions
• lns~all on a vertical wall only.
• For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature
or humidity, or wall that cannot sustain the
of the set.
•
Check the strength of the wall. If the strength of the wall is insufficient for the product installation, make
sure to reinforce the wall before the installation.
• Check the material of the wall. If the wall is made of plaster board, marble, or iron board, purchase and
use
the appropriate fixing screws or mollys.
• ::=.:::·- "rect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall.
• >v~akc- sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.
1. -:;!see the wall mount bracket on a wall surface and then
sscure
it with two screws (not supplied).
;ou are hanging the unit below a TV, be sure to install the
wail mount bracket so that the an-ow (t) is placed in the
certer of the TV.
Aiso make sure the unit is at least two inches (5 em)
below the TV.
2. Fit the unit into the corresponding slots of the wall mount
::,racKet. For secure installation, make sure the mounting
studs slide firmly
down into the bottom of the slots.
3. The installation is complete.
1
Do not hang onto the 1nstalled unit and avoid any impact to the unit.
2
t 2 inches (5 em) or more
Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. !f the unit fails off. it may cause
an injury or damage to the product.
When the unit
is installed on a wall, please make sure that children do not pu!i any of the
connecting cables, as
it may cause it to fall.
For the optimal performance of a 'vvari rTiount installation
2 inches
(5 em) away from the TV the system at least