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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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”

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•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.

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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

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󱂖SOUND MODE
By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. Each time the mode changes, the
Multicolour LED blinks in white.
LED
Indicator
White Blinks X1
“Adaptive Sound”“Music”“DTS Virtual:X”“Standard”
– Adaptive Sound
Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides an optimal sound eld based on the
characteristics of the content.
– Music
Provides more natural and room lling sound for music content.
– DTS Virtual:X
Immersive 3D sound from any content.
– Standard
Outputs the original sound.
•Bluetooth Power On/Off
This feature automatically turns the Soundbar on when it receives a connection request from a
previously connected TV or Bluetooth device. The setting is On by default.
– Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds to turn off the Bluetooth
Power function.
•DRC (Dynamic Range Control) On/Off
Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks. Press and hold the SOUND MODE
button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is powered off to turn DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) on or off. With the DRC turned on, loud sound is reduced. (The sound may be distorted.)
SOUND MODE button LED Indicator
VOL WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
5 Sec Cyan Blinks X1
On (Default) Off
Red Blinks X1
DRC On/Off Toggle On Off

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󱂗Bluetooth PAIR
Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode.
When you press the button, the LED display changes as shown below.
•Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn.
LED
Indicator
Red → Green → Blue Blinks
Pairing Connection is complete
Cyan Blinks X3
󱂘p(Play / Pause)
You can also play or pause music by pressing the button in "USB" mode.
󱂙Up/Down/Left/Right
Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.
•Repeat
To use the Repeat function in “USB” mode, press the Up button.
•Music Skip
Press the Right button to select the next music le. Press the Left button to select the previous
music le.

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󱂚(Sound Control)
By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. The desired settings can be adjusted
using the Up/Down buttons. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white.
LED
Indicator
White Blinks X1
“Treble”“Bass”“Sync”“Centre Level”
– To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select “Treble”, “Bass”, “Sync”, or “Centre Level” in
Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
7 Band EQ
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”.)
7 Band EQ
VOL WOOFER
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
5 Sec
Press and hold the (Sound Control) button
for about 5 seconds.
Using the Left/Right buttos and each can be
adjusted to setting between -6 to+6.
“150Hz”“150Hz”“300Hz”“600Hz”“1.2kHz”
“2.5kHz”“5kHz”“10kHz”
– To control the volume of the each speaker select “Centre Level”in Sound Settings, and then adjust
the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
– If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronised, select “Sync” in Sound
Control, and then set the audio delay between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons.
(Not available in “USB” or “Bluetooth”mode.)
– “Sync” is only supported for some functions.

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󱂛WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL
SOUND
MODE
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
SOUND
MODE
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
SOUND
MODE
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
SOUND
MODE
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
When subwoofer is connected, push the button up or down to adjust the woofer level to -12 or between -6
to +6. When subwoofer is disconnected, push the button up or down to adjust the bass level between -6
to +6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button. (If Soundbar connected to
wireless subwoofer (sold separately)).
󱂜VOLUME
Push the button up or down to adjust the volume.
LED
Indicator
White moves to right X1
Volume Up
White moves to left X1
Volume Down

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Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function)
Hidden Button Reference page
Remote Control Button Function
WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off page 16
Left TV Auto connect On/Off page 27
Up ID SET page 19
(Sound Control) 7 Band EQ page 13
SOUND MODE DRC On/Off page 11
Bluetooth Power On/Off page 11
PAIR Bluetooth Multi connection On/Off page 34
Outputspecicationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes
Effect Input
Output
With Soundbar only With Subwoofer Only With Subwoofer &
Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
Adaptive Sound 2.0 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
Music 2.0 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
DTS Virtual:X 2.0 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
Standard 2.0 ch 2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch
5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
•The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit, and Subwoofer can be purchased separately.
To purchase a Kit or the Subwoofer, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from.

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Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control
Adjust the Soundbar volume using the TV’s remote control.
•This function can be used with IR remote controls only. Bluetooth remote controls (remote
controls that require pairing) are not supported.
•Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function.
•Manufacturers supporting this function:
VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA
TV remote control On/Off
1. Turn Off the Soundbar.
2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds.
Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the
following order: “Off-TV Remote” (Default mode), “Samsung-TV Remote”, “All-TV Remote”.
The LED indicator status changes each time the mode is changed, as shown below.
Remote Control Button LED Indicator Status
SOUND
MODE
VOL
WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
5 Sec
"Off-TV Remote"
(Default mode)
Red Blinks X1
Disable the TV remote control.
SOUND
MODE
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
5 Sec
"Samsung-TV Remote"
Cyan Blinks X1
Enable a Samsung TV’s IR remote
control.
SOUND
MODE
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
5 Sec
"All-TV Remote"
Blue Blinks X1
Enable a third-party TV’s IR remote
control.

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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR
Connecting Electrical Power
Use the power components to connect the Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order:
•For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the
label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)
1. First connect the power cable to the AC/DC adapter.
Connect the AC/DC adapter (with the power cable) to the Soundbar.
2. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
DC 19V
Power Cord
AC/DC Adapter
Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit
ID SET NETWORK
USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO 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)
DIGITAL AUDIO 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
DC 19V
NOTES
•If you unplug and reconnect the power cord when the product is turned on, the Soundbar turns on
automatically.
•Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter at on a table or the oor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so
that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could
enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

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Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately)
Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
(SWA-9100S, sold separately) to your Soundbar.
1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers.
– When connecting the speaker cable, connect the core wire to the speaker.
SURROUND-RIGHT SURROUND-RIGHT
– The speaker cables are colour coded.
SURROUND-LEFT
ID SET
L R
SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω
POWER
ID SET
L R
SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω
SURROUND-RIGHT
SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-RIGHT
2. Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it into an electrical outlet.
•The LINK LED indicator (blue LED) on the Wireless Receiver Module blinks. If the LED does not
blink, press the ID SET button on the back of the Wireless Receiver Module with a pen tip for
5~6 seconds until the LINK LED indicator blinks (in Blue). For more about the LED, please refer
to the SWA-9100S user manual.
ID SET
L R
SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω
POWER
POWER
ID SET
SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω
STANDBY
LINK
STANDBY
LINK
Blue blinking
5 Sec

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3. ID SET
Press the Up button on the remote control for 5 seconds.
•Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn.
Remote Control Button LED Indicator
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
5 Sec
Red → Green → Blue Blinks
Pairing
Connection is complete
Cyan Blinks X3
CAUTION
•If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-9100S, you may hear some
stuttering from the woofer as the connection nalizes.
4. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete).
STANDBY
LINK
STANDBY
LINK
Blue is On
The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and
glows a solid blue when a connection is
established between the Soundbar and the
Wireless Receiver Module.
5. If the SWA-9100S is not connected, repeat the procedure from Step 2 through 4.

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Connecting an SWA-W500 (Sold Separately)
1. Turn off the Soundbar by pressing the (Power) button on the remote control.
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
SOUND
MODE
PAIR
Red Blinks X3
2. Plug in the Wireless Subwoofer, and then check its standby status.
•Plug the Wireless Subwoofer power cord into an electrical outlet and into the Wireless
Subwoofer to turn on the Wireless Subwoofer. The LINK LED indicator (blue LED) on the
Wireless Subwoofer blinks. If the LED does not blink, press the ID SET button on the rear of the
Wireless Subwoofer with a pen tip for 5~6 seconds until the LINK LED indicator blinks (in Blue).
For more about the LED, please refer to the SWA-W500 user manual.
Rear of the Wireless Subwoofer
POWER IDSET
POWER ID SET
Front of the Wireless Subwoofer
POWER IDSET
POWER ID SET
Blue blinking
POWER IDSET
ID SET
5 Sec
•The main unit is heavy. Be careful not to pinch your ngers when pressing the ID SET button or
connecting the power cord to the rear of the unit.
•The upper part of the subwoofer is prone to scratches. Handle it carefully.
Speaker Unit
Bottom of the Wireless Subwoofer
•Do not press on or strike the
Speaker Unit on the bottom of
the body. You can deform or
damage the speaker.