Samsung HW-S50B Installation instructions

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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.
Wiring the Main Power Supply
Plug (UK Only)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with
a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of
the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug
and if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to
BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover removed.
If the cover is detachable and a replacement is
required, it must be of the same colour as the fuse
tted in the plug. Replacement covers are
available from your dealer. If the tted plug is not
suitable for the power points in your house or the
cable is not long enough to reach a power point,
you should obtain a suitable safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

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However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the
plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of
the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains
socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the
bared exible cord. Never attempt to insert bare
wires directly into a mains socket. A plug and fuse
must be used at all times.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:– BLUE =
NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE As these colours may not
correspond to the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:– The
wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured
BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must
be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.
WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ,
OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
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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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) ------------------------- 14
Output specications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- 14
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 15
04 Connecting the Soundbar 16
Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 16
Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit and Subwoofer to your
Soundbar ------------------------- 16
05 Using a wired connection to the TV 17
Method 1. Connecting with HDMI ------------------------- 17
Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 19
06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 21
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 21

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07 Connecting an External Device 23
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 23
08 Connecting a USB Storage Device 24
09 Connecting a Mobile Device 26
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 26
Using Tap Sound ------------------------- 31
10 Installing the Wall Mount 32
Installation Precautions ------------------------- 32
Wallmount Components ------------------------- 32
11 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 34
12 Software Update 35
Reset ------------------------- 36
13 Troubleshooting 37
14 Licence 38
15 Open Source Licence Notice 39
16 Important Notes About Service 39
17 SpecicationsandGuide 40
Specications ------------------------- 40

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CHLEVEL
Soundbar Main Unit Soundbar Remote Control / Batteries
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 32.
•Design, specications are subject to change without prior notice.
•The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar
󱂓
Top Panel
󱂔 󱂖
󱂕
󱂓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
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 19V
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 19V
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 19V
󱂓󱂕
󱂔󱂖
󱂓DC 19V (Power Supply In)
Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
󱂔USB (5V 0.5A)
Connect a USB device here to play music les stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.
󱂕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
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
󱂓
󱂔
󱂕
󱂖
󱂗
󱂘
󱂙
󱂚
󱂛
󱂜
󱂝
󱂞
󱂟
󱂓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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󱂖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
󱂗CH LEVEL
By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker.
LED
Indicator
White Blinks X1
“Centre Level”
– 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 Control)
By pressing the button, you can set the audio function. The desired item can be adjusted using the Up/
Down buttons. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white.
LED
Indicator
White Blinks X1
“Sync”“Night mode”“Voice enhancement”
– 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.
– “Night mode” and “Voice enhancement” are not supported in “DTS Virtual:X” sound mode.
– “Night mode” is optimised for night time viewing with the settings adjusted to bring the volume
down but keep the dialog clear.
– “Voice enhancement” makes it easier to hear spoken dialog in movies and TV.

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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”
󱂙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.
•ID SET
Press and hold the Up button for 5 seconds to complete ID SET (when connecting to a wireless
subwoofer or wireless rear speakers).
󱂜(Info)
Press the button to display information about the current function. (See page 7.)

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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. (The sound mode may differ with the TV model.)
LED
Indicator
White Blinks X1
“DTS Virtual:X”“Standard”“Music”“Game” “Adaptive Sound”
– DTS Virtual:X
Immersive 3D sound from any content.
– Standard
Outputs the original sound.
– Music
Provides more natural and room lling sound for music content.
– Game
Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming.
– Adaptive Sound
Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides the optimal sound eld based on the
characteristics of the content.
•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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󱂞WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL
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
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)).
󱂟TONE CONTROL
By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. The desired item can be
adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. (This feature is available in all sound modes except “Standard”
mode.)
LED
Indicator
White Blinks X1
“Treble” “Bass”

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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 15
Left TV Auto connect On/Off page 22
Up ID SET page 11
(Sound Control) 7 Band EQ page 11
SOUND MODE DRC On/Off page 12
Bluetooth Power On/Off page 12
PAIR Bluetooth Multi connection On/Off page 29
Outputspecicationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes
Effect Input
Output
With Soundbar only With Subwoofer Only With Subwoofer &
Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
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
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
Game 2.0 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch
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
•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:
Samsung, 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
WOOFER
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
5 Sec
"Off-TV Remote"
(Default mode)
Red Blinks X1
Disable the TV remote control.
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
5 Sec
"Samsung-TV Remote"
Cyan Blinks X1
Enable a Samsung TV’s IR remote
control.
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
CH LEVEL
TONE
CONTROL
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.
Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 19V
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
USB (5V 0.5A)
DC 19V
Power Cord
AC/DC Adapter
USB (5V 0.5A)
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.
Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit and Subwoofer to your
Soundbar
Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit
(SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S, sold separately) and Wireless Subwoofer (SWA-W510, sold separately) to
your Soundbar.
For detailed information on connections, see the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit and Wireless
Subwoofer manual.

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05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV
Method 1. Connecting with HDMI
CAUTION
•When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received rst.
•To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals
marked ARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output.
•The recommended cable is High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.
Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI IN
(ARC)
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) or
(eARC) port of your TV.
HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
Bottom of the
Soundbar
Connect to the HDMI (ARC) port of
the Soundbar main unit.
Top of the Soundbar
LED
Indicator
White On -> Off
“TV ARC”
1. With the Soundbar and TV turned off, connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) as shown in the
gure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and TV.
3. TV sound is output from the Soundbar.

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•When the TV sound is not output, press the top panel of the Soundbar or the (Source)
button on the remote control to select the “Digital Audio In” mode.
•When the sound is not output, check the HDMI Cable (not supplied) connection again.
•Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.
NOTES
•When you connect the TV that supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) to the Soundbar
with an HDMI cable, you can transmit the digital video and audio data without connecting a
separate optical cable.
•We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible. If you use a cored HDMI cable, use one
whose diameter is less than 14 mm.
•This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.
•When the audio in a broadcast is encoded in Dolby Digital and the “Digital Output Audio Format” on
your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that you change the setting to Dolby Digital. When the
setting on the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use
different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the TV manufacturer.)

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Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable
Pre-connection Checklist
•When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received rst.
•When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers.
LED
Indicator
White On -> Off
“Digital Audio In”
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
OPTICAL OUT
Bottom of the
Soundbar
Optical Cable (not supplied)
Top of the Soundbar
1. With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the
Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the TV with the optical cable (not supplied), as shown in
the gure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and TV.
3. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “Digital
Audio In” mode.
4. The TV sound is output from the Soundbar.

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Using the Q-Symphony Function
For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output sound through two devices for
optimum surround effect. When the Soundbar is connected, the menu, “TV+Soundbar” appears under
the Sound Output menu of the TV. Select the corresponding menu.
LED
Indicator
White On -> Off
“Digital Audio In”
TV Menu
OR
Optical Cable (not supplied)
HDMI Cable (not supplied)
•TV menu example: TV + [AV] Soundbar series name (HDMI)
NOTES
•It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV.
•This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable (not supplied) or Optical Cable (not supplied)
is connected.
•The message displayed may differ with the TV model.
•This function is available in some Samsung TVs and some Soundbar models.