Samsung HW-S60T User manual

USER MANUAL
HW-S60T / S61T
You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung’s on-line customer support
centre by scanning the QR code. To see the manual on your PC or mobile
device, download the manual in document format from Samsung’s website.
(http://www.samsung.com/support)

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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.

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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.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced
incorrectly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/1782
Ecodesign requirements for external power
supplies :
www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_
component

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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 6
02 Product Overview 7
03 Using the Remote Control 9
04 Connecting the Soundbar 11
05 Using a wired connection to the TV 12
06 Using a wireless connection to the TV 15
07 Connecting an External Device 17
08 Connecting a Mobile Device 18
09 Installing the Wall Mount 20
10 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 21
11 Software Update 22
12 Troubleshooting 23
13 Licence 25
14 Open Source Licence Notice 25
15 Important Notes About Service 25
16 SpecicationsandGuide 26

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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)
Wall Mount Guide
x 2 x 2
(M4 x L10)
x 2
Holder-Screw Bracket-Wall Mount Screw
•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 20.
•Design, specications, and App screen are subject to change without prior notice.
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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•
•
•Design, specications, and App screen are subject to change without prior notice.
s X 2)
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, and Blue depending on the
mode or status.
󱂔
Multi
Function
Button
•In standby mode, press the (Multi Function)button to turn on the Soundbar.
•Press the (Multi Function) 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” “Wi-Fi” “Bluetooth”
•Press the (Multi Function)button for 3 seconds to call Alexa. Say with the button
pressed to enable voice recognition.
󱂕Volume
Button Press the (Volume) button to adjust the volume.

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󱂖
Mic
On/Off
Button
Press the (Mic On/Off) button to turn on or off the microphone.
LED Indicator
Red On
“Mic Off”“Mic On”
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
SERVICE DC 19V
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
ID SET NETWORK
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
ID SET NETWORK
SERVICE DC 19V
󱂓 󱂔 󱂕 󱂖 󱂗 󱂘
󱂓
ID SET
Press to connect the Soundbar to Surround speakers and a subwoofer wirelessly.
(The surround speaker, subwoofer are sold separately.)
󱂔NETWORK
Press to connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the SmartThings app.
󱂕SERVICE
Connect a USB storage device to upgrade the product's software.
󱂖DC 19V (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 jack on a TV.

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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” / “Wi-Fi” / “Bluetooth” mode if
there is no audio signal for 18 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.
󱂖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”“Standard”

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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 Cyan Blinks X3
“Ready to connect via Bluetooth.”
󱂘p(Play / Pause)
You can also play or pause music by pressing the button.
󱂙Up/Down/Left/Right
Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.
󱂚(Sound Control)
By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. 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
“Treble”“Bass”“Sync”“Side Level”
󱂛WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL
Push the button up or down to adjust the level of the woofer (bass) to -12 or between -6 to +6. To set the
woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button.
󱂜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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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR
Connecting Electrical Power
Use the power components (1, 2) 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)
12
AC/DC Adapter (Soundbar) Power Cord (Soundbar)
SERVICE DC 19V
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
SERVICE DC 19V
Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit
1+ 2
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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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.
•Be sure to use the cable with the premium HDMI certication logo. In addition, make sure that
the cable is a certied Type A, high-speed HDMI Ethernet cable. (HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE
WITH ETHERNET)
Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI
(ARC)
AL AUDIO IN
Connect to the HDMI IN
(ARC) port of your TV.
HDMI Cable
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 as shown in the gure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and TV.
3. The announcement, “TV ARC” is output from the Soundbar and then the TV sound is output from
the Soundbar.

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•When the TV sound is not output, press the (Multi Function) button at the top of the
Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the “Digital Audio In”
mode. The “Digital Audio In” mode changes to “TV ARC” and the TV sound is output.
•When it does not switch to “TV ARC”, check the HDMI cable connection status 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”
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
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 (Multi Function) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the
remote control and then select the “Digital Audio In” mode. Then the announcement, “Digital
Audio In” is output.
4. The TV sound is output from the Soundbar.

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06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV
Connecting via Bluetooth
When a Samsung TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound
without the hassle of cabling.
•Only one Samsung TV can be connected at a time.
•Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can be connected.
Check the specications of your TV.
The initial connection
1. Bluetooth Pairing button LED Indicator
PAIR
OR
5 Sec
Red → Green → Blue Blinks Cyan Blinks X3
•Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red →
Green → Blue in turn.
“Ready to connect via Bluetooth.”
2. Select Bluetooth mode on the Samsung TV.
(e.g. Home ( ) Settings ( ) Sound Sound Output Bluetooth Speaker List 
[AV] Samsung Soundbar S60T / [AV] Samsung Soundbar S61T (Bluetooth))
3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S60T / [AV] Samsung Soundbar S61T” from the list on TV’s
screen.
An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device
list. To connect the Samsung TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a
connection.
4. You can now hear Samsung TV sound from the Soundbar.
•If there is a connection log between the Soundbar and Samsung TV, the Soundbar is
automatically connected by changing its mode to “Bluetooth”

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If the device fails to connect
•If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar S60T / [AV] Samsung Soundbar
S61T) on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it.
•Then repeat steps 1 through 3.
Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV
Press the (Multi Function) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the
remote control to select the mode other than “Bluetooth”.
•Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must receive a response from the Soundbar.
(The time required may differ, depending on the Samsung TV model.)
Notes on Bluetooth connection
•Locate a new device within 1 m to connect via Bluetooth communication.
•If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.
•The Soundbar automatically turns off after 18 minutes in the Ready state.
•The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following
circumstances:
– If there is a strong electrical eld around the Soundbar.
– If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.
– If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.
•Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves
must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit - e.g., microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc.

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07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
Connecting using an Optical Cable
LED
Indicator
White On -> Off
“Digital Audio In”
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
Bottom of the Soundbar
Optical Cable
(not supplied)
Top of the Soundbar
BD / DVD player / Set-top
box / Game console
1. With the external device and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port
on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the external device with the optical cable (not
supplied), as shown in the gure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and external device.
3. Press the (Multi Function) button at the top of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the
remote control and then select the “Digital Audio In” mode. Then the announcement, “Digital
Audio In” is output.
4. The external device sound is output from the Soundbar.
NOTE
•For more information about the external device connection, refer to the Soundbar’s User Guide on
the Samsum website (www.samsung.com/support).

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08 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE
Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth
When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound
without the hassle of cabling.
•When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the
Soundbar automatically turns on.
The initial connection
•When connecting to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is within 1 m distance.
1. Bluetooth Pairing button LED Indicator
PAIR
OR
5 Sec
Red → Green → Blue Blinks Cyan Blinks X3
•Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red →
Green → Blue in turn.
“Ready to connect via Bluetooth.”
2. On your device, select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S60T / [AV] Samsung Soundbar S61T” from the
list that appears.
3. Play music les from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar.
For more information about Bluetooth connections, refer to “Connecting via Bluetooth”on
page 15.
mobile device

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Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi
(Wireless Network)
To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a
wireless network (Wi-Fi), the SmartThings app is
required.
SmartThings App
1. Connect your mobile device (smartphone,
tablet, etc.) to the Wi-Fi network the TV is
connected to.
2. Install and launch the SmartThings app on
your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.).
3. Follow the instructions in the app screen on
the mobile device to connect the Soundbar
to your Wi-Fi network.
ConguringAmazonAlexa
Using Alexa, you can play music, listen to news,
see weather forecasts, and control home
appliances.
To use Amazon Alexa, an Amazon account is
required to connect the Soundbar over the
network.
1. Install the SmartThings app on your mobile
device and then launch it.
2. Enter the Alexa account by following the
instructions on the app and then log in the
service.
3. Call Alexa or press the (Multi Function)
button on the Soundbar for 3 seconds to use
the Alexa service.
•Press the (Multi Function) button for
3 seconds to call Alexa. Say with the
button pressed to enable voice
recognition.
CAUTION
•Amazon Alexa is a service provided by
Amazon.
•This service is available only in some
languages but not in other countries or
regions.
NOTE
•To learn about using the SmartThings app
and connecting to other devices (from
Amazon, Subwoofer (SWA-W500 - Sold
Separately), etc), refer to the FULL MANUAL
for your Soundbar on the Samsung web site
(www.samsung.com/support).

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09 INSTALLING THE
WALL MOUNT
Installation Precautions
•Install on a vertical wall only.
•Do not install in a place with high
temperature or humidity.
•Verify whether the wall is strong enough to
support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce
the wall or choose another installation point.
•Purchase and use the xing screws or
anchors appropriate for the kind of wall you
have (plaster board, iron board, wood, etc.). If
possible, x the support screws into wall
studs.
•Purchase wall mounting screws according to
the type and thickness of the wall you want to
mount the Soundbar on.
– Diameter: M5
– Length: 35 mm or longer recommended.
•Connect cables from the unit to external
devices before you install the Soundbar on
the wall.
•Make sure the unit is turned off and
unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it
may cause an electric shock.
Wallmount Components
A
A
B
x 2
B
C
(M4 x L10)
x 2
C
D
x 2
1.
5 cm or more
A
Centre Line
2.
A
B
(not supplied)
3.
C
D
B
C