Samsung HW-H355 User manual

Wireless Audio - Soundbar
(Active Speaker System)
user manual
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features
SoundConnect
SoundConnect lets you play TV audio from a Bluetooth compliant Samsung TV on your Wireless Audio - Soundbar via a
Bluetooth connection, and control the sound.
3D SOUND PLUS
The 3D SOUND PLUS feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.
Special Sound mode
You can select from 5 different sound modes - MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA, and STANDARD - depending on the
type of content you want to enjoy.
Multi-function Remote Control
You can use the remote control supplied with your Soundbar 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 thumb drives, etc. using the Soundbar's USB HOST function.
Bluetooth Function
You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo, all without wires!
LICENSE
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.DTS,the
Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS,
Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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ENG
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire 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.
CAUTION
• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled 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
3.9 inch 3.9 inch
2.7 inch
3.9 inch
99.1mm
99.1mm 99.1mm
68.6mm
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 horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for
ventilation (3~4 inches, 7~10 cm). 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.
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During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the
wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
Protect the product from moisture (vases, coffee cups, etc.), and
excess heat (fireplaces, heaters, etc.) 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. This product 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 approxi-
mately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before
using.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.
The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are
harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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ENG
contents
FEATURES 2 Features
2 License
2
SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety warnings
4 Precautions
3
GETTING STARTED 6 Before reading the user’s manual
6 What’s included
6
DESCRIPTIONS 7 Front Panel
8 Rear Panel
8 Installing the ferrite core on the
Subwoofer speaker cable
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REMOTE CONTROL 9 Tour of the remote control
9
CONNECTIONS 11 Installing the wall mount
12 Connecting an external device using
Audio (Analog) cable or Optical (Digital)
cable
11
FUNCTIONS 13 Input mode
13 Bluetooth
15 SoundConnect
16 USB
17 Using the remote control
20 Software upgrade
13
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Troubleshooting
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APPENDIX 22 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
Caution
Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may
be canceled.
Note
Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a
function.
Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting
1) Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See
page 3)
2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 21)
Copyright
©2014 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.
getting started
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
POWER TVPOWER
AH59-02548A
TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC
AUX USB TV SOURCE
TV PRE-CH TV EXIT
SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT
S/W
LEVEL
S/W
LEVEL
VOL
VOL
3D SOUND
PLUS
DRC
TV INFOTV MUTE
AUTOPOWER
DIMMERREPEAT
OPTICAL
MUTE
(Screw:2EA)
(Holder-screw:2EA)
Remote Control /
Batteries (AAA size)
User Manual Bracket-Wall Mount Screw USB Cable
Power Cord Adapter Audio Cable Toroidal Ferrite Core USB converter
The appearance of the 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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ENG ● DESCRIPTIONS
descriptions
FRONT PANEL
POWER BUTTON Turns the Wireless Audio - Soundbar on and off.
FUNCTION
BUTTON
Selects the D.IN, AUX, BT, TV, USB input.
- While the Soundbar is on, pressing the
( ) button for more
than 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button.
To cancel MUTE button setup, press
( ) button for more
than 3 seconds again.
VOLUME +/- Controls the volume level.
DISPLAY Displays the current mode.
When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces
sound.
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SUBWOOFER
CONNECTOR TERMINAL Connects the connector jack of the Subwoofer.
POWER SUPPLY
IN
1. Connect the AC adaptor's power cord to the AC power
supply.
2.
Connect the AC power adaptor's mini-plug to Power Supply In
on the unit.
3. Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a wall outlet.
USB PORT
Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play
files on the devices.
- Use the supplied USB converter if you have installed the
product on a wall.
OPTICAL IN Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the 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.
descriptions
REAR PANEL
INSTALLING THE FERRITE CORE ON THE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE
Lift up to release the
lock and open the
core.
Place the Subwoofer
speaker cable on the
opened core.
Close the lock.
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OPTICAL INAUX IN
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ENG ● REMOTE CONTROL
remote control
TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
POWER BUTTON
Turns the Wireless Audio -
Soundbar on and off.
REPEAT
Select Repeat File, All, Random.
TV POWER BUTTON
Turns your Samsung TV on and off.
AUX
Press the AUX mode.
POWER TV POWER
TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC
AUX TV SOURCE
TV PRE-CH DIMMER
SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT
VOL
VOL
TONE
TV INFOTV MUTE
OPTICAL
MUTE
S/W
LEVEL
S/W
LEVEL
3D SOUND
PLUS
AUTO POWER SoundConnect
USB/
REPEAT
CONTROL BUTTON
Play, pause, or stop playing
a music file, or search forwards
or backwards for a music file.
OPTICAL
Press the Optical mode.
SOUND EFFECT
Selects the Sound Effect:
(MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS,
CINEMA, and STANDARD)
S/W LEVEL, VOLUME
Adjusts the Subwoofer level.
Adjusts the volume level of the
unit.
USB, BLUETOOTH
Press the USB/ BLUETOOTH mode.
TV SOURCE
Press to select a connected TV's
video source.
SoundConnect
This produces TV sound on your
Soundbar via a Bluetooth connection
and controls the sound.
AUDIO SYNC
Used to help sync video to audio
when connected to a digital TV.
AUTO POWER
Synchronizes the Soundbar to a
connected Optical source via the
Optical jack so it turns on automatically
when you turn on your TV.
TV VOLUME
Adjusts the TV volume level.
TV CHANNEL
Switches between the available
TV channels.
TV MUTE
Mutes the sound from the TV.
Press again to restore the sound
to the previous volume level.
SMART VOLUME
Regulates and stabilizes the volume
level against a drastic volume change.
3D SOUND PLUS
This feature adds depth and
spaciousness to the sound.
TV INFO, TV PRE-CH
Displays the current TV status.
Moves to the previous TV channel.
DIMMER
You can control the brightness of
the Display.
TONE
Individual BASS, TREBLE adjustment.
Use VOL adjustment keys.
MUTE
Mutes the sound from the unit.
Press again to restore the sound
to the previous volume level.

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remote control
Surround Sound Expansion Technology is Powered by Sonic Emotion.
The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only.
Depending on the TV you are using, you may not be able to operate your TV with this
remote control. If you can't, operate the TV using the TV's remote control.
Installing 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 sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of
the batteries with the diagram inside the
compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Assuming typical TV usage,
the batteries last for about
one year.
Operational Range of the Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line from the unit. You can also
operate the remote at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.