Samsung HW-S50A Installation instructions

HW-S50A
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
Fabric cleaning
Remove any dirt or stain on the product surface
immediately.
Removing and cleaning can be less effective for
some substances or if left for a prolonged time.
CAUTION
•Use a vacuum cleaner or an adhesive lint
roller to remove dust, handprints, and the
likes.
– Some cleaning brushes may damage the
product, depending on the materials they
contain.
– Towels and cleaning clothes may leave
lint or dirt on the product.
•Do not use a nail or other tools to scratch the
dirt off. It may damage the fabric.
•To remove oil or liquid stains, use a clean
white cloth moist with water. If the stain
persists, wipe it with a mixture of water and
neutral detergent (such as dishwashing
soaps) and a cloth.
– A non-neutral detergent or cleaner may
cause discolouration or fabric damage.
– After cleaning, use a dry cloth or
hairdryer to dry the area.
– Do not use excessive force to avoid
discolouration or fabric damage.

ENG - 5
CONTENTS
01 Checking the Components 7
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 7
02 Product Overview 8
Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 8
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 9
03 Using the Remote Control 10
How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 10
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 15
Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 15
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 16
04 Connecting the Soundbar 17
Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 17
Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) ------------------------- 18
Connecting an SWA-W500 (Sold Separately) ------------------------- 20
05 Using a wired connection to the TV 22
Method 1. Connecting with HDMI ------------------------- 22
Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 24
06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 26
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 26

ENG - 6
07 Connecting an External Device 28
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 28
08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 29
09 Connecting a Mobile Device 31
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 31
Using Tap Sound ------------------------- 36
10 Installing the Wall Mount 37
Installation Precautions ------------------------- 37
Wallmount Components ------------------------- 37
11 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 39
12 Software Update 40
Reset ------------------------- 41
13 Troubleshooting 42
14 Licence 43
15 Open Source Licence Notice 44
16 Important Notes About Service 44
17 SpecicationsandGuide 45
Specications ------------------------- 45

ENG - 7
01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
Soundbar Main Unit Soundbar Remote Control /
Batteries
HDMI Cable
AC/DC Adapter (Soundbar) Power Cord (Soundbar)
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.
•For more information about the wallmount see page 37.
•Design, specications are subject to change without prior notice.
•The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)
Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow
until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AA batteries
(1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide
the back cover back into position.

ENG - 8
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Top Panel of the Soundbar
Top Panel
Position the product so that
the SAMSUNG logo is
located on the top.
󱂖󱂔 󱂕
󱂓
󱂓LED
indicator
The LED Indicator ashes, glows, or changes colour depending on the Soundbar's current
mode or status. The colour of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active
mode as described below.
W
White LED
W
White LED
M
Multicolour LED
W
White LED
W
White LED
•The Multicolour LED changes to White, Cyan, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Purple and
Blue depending on the mode or status.
󱂔Power Turns the power on and off.
󱂕Volume Adjusts the volume.
󱂖Source
•Press the (Source) button to change the mode. Each time you change the mode,
the LED lights in white and then turns off.
LED
Indicator
White On -> Off White On -> Off White On -> Off
“Digital Audio In” or
“TV ARC”“Bluetooth” “USB”

ENG - 9
•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 hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and
change the TV speaker to External Speaker.
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
ID SET NETWORK
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
SERVICE DC 19V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
ID SET NETWORK
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
SERVICE DC 19V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
ID SET NETWORK
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
SERVICE DC 19V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
󱂓 󱂔 󱂕 󱂖
󱂓USB (5V 0.5A)
Connect a USB device here to play music les stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.
󱂔DC 24V (Power Supply In)
Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
󱂕DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
󱂖HDMI (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI (ARC) port on a TV.
•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 - 10
03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
How to Use the Remote Control
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
󱂓
󱂔
󱂕
󱂖
󱂗
󱂙
󱂘
󱂚
󱂜
󱂛
󱂓Power
Turns the Soundbar on and off.
LED
Indicator
Cyan Blinks X1
On Off
Red Blinks X3
•Auto Power Down Function
The unit turns off automatically in the following
situations:
– In “Digital Audio In” or “TV ARC”/ “Bluetooth”/
“USB”mode if there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.
󱂔(Source)
Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.
󱂕(Mute)
Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound.
Press it again to unmute the sound.
LED
Indicator
Blinks X Repeatly