Samsung HW-N300 User manual

HW-N300
USER MANUAL

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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.
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
comes with important literature
concerning operation and maintenance.
Class II product : This symbol indicates
that a safety connection to electrical
earth (ground) is not required.
AC voltage : Rated voltage marked
with this symbol is AC voltage.
DC voltage : Rated voltage marked
with this 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
࡙ ƟͱθʪʒЇʀʪϩ˵ʪθϑͱ˙ѣθʪͱθʪʪʀϩθʀϑ˵ͱʀࡡʒͱ
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
࡙To prevent injury, this apparatus must be
ϑʪʀЇθʪцɇϩϩɇʀ˵ʪʒϩͱϩ˵ʪѤͱͱθࢥиɇ
accordance with the installation instructions.
࡙This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION
࡙Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
ϑΧɇϑ˵˝ࢋUͱͱϩΧЇϩͱɵʪʀϩϑѣʪʒиϩ˵
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.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):
Class B FCC Statement
The included module(s) has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

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࡙Reorienting or relocating the receiving
antenna.
࡙Increasing the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
࡙Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is
on a different circuit than the radio or TV.
࡙Consulting the dealer or an experienced
θɇʒͱࢥƟǤϩʪʀ˵ʀɇ˙ͱθ˵ʪΧࢋ
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement :
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the
radiator and your body. This device and its
antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
FCC Caution :
࡙ цʀ˵ɇ˝ʪϑͱθͱʒѣʀɇϩͱϑͱϩʪуΧθʪϑϑц
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
࡙ Ɵ˵ϑΧθͱʒЇʀϩϑɇϩϑѣʪϑAAθʪ˝Їɇϩͱϑи˵ʪ
shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. To
prevent electromagnetic interference with
electric appliances, such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and
connectors for connections.
Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully
before using the unit. Follow all the safety
instructions listed below. Keep these operating
instructions handy for future reference.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
ɇΧΧɇθɇϩЇϑ࣍ʀЇʒ˝ɇΧѣʪθϑ࣎ϩ˵ɇϩΧθͱʒЇʀʪ
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
ʒͱʪϑͱϩѣϩϩͱцͱЇθͱЇϩʪϩࡡʀͱϑЇϩɇ
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. ĮцЇϑʪɇϩϩɇʀ˵ʪϩϑࢥɇʀʀʪϑϑͱθʪϑϑΧʪʀѣʪʒ
by the manufacturer.

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12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
ϑΧʪʀѣʪʒɵцϩ˵ʪɇЇ˙ɇʀϩЇθʪθࡡ
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
ͱЭ˝ϩ˵ʪʀɇθϩࢥɇΧΧɇθɇϩЇϑʀͱɵɇϩͱϩͱ
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. ŵʪ˙ʪθɇϑʪθЭʀ˝ϩͱαЇɇѣʪʒϑʪθЭʀʪ
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as when the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your
house complies with the power
θʪαЇθʪʪϩϑϑϩʪʒͱϩ˵ʪʒʪϩѣʀɇϩͱ
sticker located on the bottom of your
product. Install your product horizontally, on
a suitable base (furniture), with enough
space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches).
Make sure the ventilation slots are not
ʀͱЭʪθʪʒࢋUͱͱϩΧɇʀʪϩ˵ʪЇϩͱɇΧѣʪθϑ
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.
Эɇϑʪϑ࣎ࡡɇʒʪуʀʪϑϑ˵ʪɇϩ࣍ʪࢋ˝ࢋɇѣθʪΧɇʀʪ࣎ͱθ
equipment creating strong magnetic or
ʪʪʀϩθʀѣʪʒϑࢋƸΧЇ˝ϩ˵ʪΧͱиʪθʀͱθʒ˙θͱ
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
ϑЇ˝˵ϩࡡͱθѣθʪࢋUͱͱϩϑ˵ͱθϩʀθʀЇϩࡡ
disassemble, or overheat the battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced
incorrectly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The user manual has two parts: this simple paper USER MANUAL and a detailed FULL MANUAL you can
download.
USER MANUAL
See this manual for safety instructions, product installation,
ʀͱΧͱʪϩϑࡡʀͱʪʀϩͱϑࡡɇʒΧθͱʒЇʀϩϑΧʪʀѣʀɇϩͱϑࢋ
FULL MANUAL
You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung’s on-line
customer support center 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.
࣍˵ϩϩΧࡠࢥࢥиииࢋϑɇϑЇ˝ࢋʀͱࢥϑЇΧΧͱθϩ࣎
Uʪϑ˝ɇʒϑΧʪʀѣʀɇϩͱϑɇθʪϑЇɵʪʀϩϩͱʀ˵ɇ˝ʪиϩ˵ͱЇϩΧθͱθͱϩʀʪࢋ

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CONTENTS
01 Checking the Components 8
Inserting battery into the Remote Control ------------------------- 8
02 Product Overview 9
θͱϩࢥŵ˝˵ϩƊʒʪťɇʪͱ˙ϩ˵ʪƊͱЇʒɵɇθ ------------------------- 9
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 10
03 The Remote Control 11
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- 12
04 Connecting the Soundbar 14
Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- 14
05 Connecting to a TV 15
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 15
Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth -------------------------
17
06 Connecting an External Device 19
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 19
Connecting using an Analog Audio (AUX) Cable -------------------------
20
07 Connecting a USB Storage Device 21
Setting Repeat Play Options ------------------------- 22
Software Update -------------------------
22

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08 Installing the Wall Mount (Optional) 23
Installation Precautions ------------------------- 23
Wall mount Components -------------------------
23
09 Troubleshooting 26
10 License 27
11 Open Source License Notice 27
12 Important Notes About Service 27
ߢߤ ƊΧʪʀѣʀɇϩͱϑɇʒЇʒʪ ߣߩ
ƊΧʪʀѣʀɇϩͱϑ ------------------------- 28

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
Soundbar Main Unit Power Cord
(AH81-09663A)
Remote Control (A²81-09662A)/
Battery (AAA x 1)
࡙ ƸϑʪθđɇЇɇࢥǮɇθθɇϩцAɇθʒࢥŵʪ˝ЇɇϩͱθцЇʒʪ࣍ĘͱϩɇЭɇɇɵʪϑͱʪͱʀɇϩͱϑ࣎ࢋ
࡙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 Center or
Samsung Customer Care.
Inserting battery into the Remote Control
Match the polarity of the battery to the symbols on the battery compartment.
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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar
Volume
Power
Position the product so that the
SAMSUNG logo is located on the top.
Front of the Soundbar Right Side of the Soundbar
󱂓󱂔
󱂓LED
indicator
Ɵ˵ʪøkUÃʒʀɇϩͱθѤɇϑ˵ʪϑࡡ˝ͱиϑࡡͱθʀ˵ɇ˝ʪϑʀͱͱθʒʪΧʪʒ˝ͱϩ˵ʪƊͱЇʒɵɇθ࢒ϑʀЇθθʪϩ
mode or status. The color of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active
mode as described below.
WWhite LED BBlue LED RRed LED GGreen LED
Mode Remote control
Button LED indicator
D.IN W
Bluetooth
BConnected status
B
Slow-Blinking
Disconnected status
Bluetooth
pairing 5 Sec B
Fast-Blinking
AUX W W
USB W W W
󱂔Source
Selects the source input mode. (D.INࢥBluetoothࢥAUX ࢥUSB)
࡙To turn on “Bluetooth pairing” mode, change the source to “Bluetooth” mode and then
press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
Bottom of the Soundbar
AUX IN
POWER DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
AUX
IN
P
O
WER DI
G
ITALAUDI
O
IN
(O
PTI
C
AL
)
U
S
B
(
5V 0.5A
)
AUX IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
POWER
󱂓󱂕
󱂔
󱂖
󱂓POWER Aͱʪʀϩϩ˵ʪƊͱЇʒɵɇθ࢒ϑAΧͱиʪθʀͱθʒࢋ
󱂔AUX Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
󱂕D.IN Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
󱂖USB AͱʪʀϩɇƸƊ9ʒʪЭʀʪ˵ʪθʪϩͱΧɇцЇϑʀѣʪϑͱϩ˵ʪƸƊ9ʒʪЭʀʪϩ˵θͱЇ˝˵ϩ˵ʪƊͱЇʒɵɇθࢋ

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03 THE REMOTE CONTROL
࡙The images, buttons, and functions of the remote control may differ depending on the model.
Turns the Soundbar on and off.
Press this button to mute the sound.
Press it again to unmute the sound.
Press this button to turn off the Auto
Power Link function.
Press to enter the "USB" mode.
Push this button up or down to
adjust the bass volume within a -6 to
+6 range.
Press to enter the "AUX" mode.
Press the button to select the
ΧθʪЭͱЇϑЇϑʀѣʪࢋ
Press the ɵЇϩϩͱϩͱΧɇцࢥΧɇЇϑʪ
ɇЇϑʀѣʪࢋ
Press the button to select the
ʪуϩЇϑʀѣʪࢋ
Press to select the desired
sound effect by choosing
SURROUND or STANDARD.
Push this button up or down to
adjust the volume.
Press this button to turn on the
Auto Power Link function. See
"Connecting using an Optical
Cable" on pages 15 and 16
for details.
Press to enter the “D.IN” mode.
Press to enter the “Bluetooth”
mode.
You can use your Bluetooth
device in this mode.
To pair a new Bluetooth device,
press and hold this button for
5 seconds or more.

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Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control
If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar’s volume using the IR remote
control that came with your Samsung TV.
First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your
Samsung remote to control the Soundbar’s volume. For more information, see the TV’s user manual.
The default mode for this function is control by a Samsung TV.
1. If your TV is not a Samsung TV and you want your TV’s remote to control the Soundbar’s volume,
you can change the settings of this function by pressing and holding the BASS button
repeatedly. To have your TV’s remote adjust the Soundbar’s volume, follow Steps 1 through 3
below.
2. If you want to turn off this function completely, follow Steps 1 and 2.
Mode Remote control Button LED indicator
1. Turn off
All LED’s Off
2. “OFF” mode 5 Sec W W W W
Blinking
3. “All TV” mode 5 Sec W W W W
Blinking
4. “Samsung TV” mode
(Default mode) 5 Sec W W W W
Blinking
–EachtimeyoupresstheBASS button and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the
following order: “Samsung TVࣩ࣍Uʪ˙ɇЇϩͱʒʪ࣎ࣨOFFࣩࣨAll TV”.
– The LED’s blink for 3~4 seconds, then return to the standby power off mode.
– This function may not be available, depending on your TV`s remote control.
– For a list of manufacturers that support this feature, refer to the FULL MANUAL of your Soundbar
ͱϩ˵ʪƊɇϑЇ˝иʪɵϑϩʪ࣍иииࢋϑɇϑЇ˝ࢋʀͱࢥϑЇΧΧͱθϩ࣎ࢋ

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– This volume control function works with IR TV remotes only. It does not work with Bluetooth TV
remotes (remotes that require pairing).
NOTE
– Not all TV manufacturers support this feature. For a list of manufacturers that do support this
feature, refer to the FULL MANUAL of your Soundbar on the Samsung web site
࣍иииࢋϑɇϑЇ˝ࢋʀͱࢥϑЇΧΧͱθϩ࣎ࢋ

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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR
Connecting Electrical Power
࡙For information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label
attached to the product. (Label : Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)
AUX IN
POWER DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)
POWER
Power Cord
Electrical Outlet
Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit

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05 CONNECTING TO A TV
Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections.
࡙When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, you can control the Soundbar using the
TV’s remote control.
– This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when
you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable.
– Ɵ˵ϑ˙ЇʀϩͱɇϑͱɇͱиϑцͱЇϩͱЇϑʪϩ˵ʪƟǤʪЇϩͱɇʒЇϑϩϩ˵ʪϑͱЇʒѣʪʒɇʒЭɇθͱЇϑϑʪϩϩ˝ϑ
as well as the volume and mute.
Connecting using an Optical Cable
Step 1. Connect an Optical Cable
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
ĮťƟÃAøĮƸƟ
Optical Cable
(not supplied)
Bottom of the Soundbar
NOTE
– 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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Step 2. Change the Soundbar’s mode to D.IN
Right Side of the Soundbar
(OR)
W
Auto Power Link
This Function automatically turns on the Soundbar when the TV is turned on if the Soundbar is
connected to the TV by an Optical Cable (not supplied).
Press the button on the remote control to turn on this function.
࡙Auto Power Link is set to ON by default. (To turn off this function, press the button on the
remote control.)
࡙Depending on the connected device, Auto Power Link may not function.
࡙This function is only available in the “D.IN” mode.
Mode Remote control Button LED indicator
OFF
W W R
Blinking
ON
W W G
Blinking

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Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth
Step 1. Change the Soundbar mode to “Bluetooth Pairing”
B
Fast-Blinking
5 Sec
Step 2. Select the Soundbar in your TV’s or Bluetooth device’s Menu
Select
“[AV] Samsung Soundbar Nxxx N-Series”
Bluetooth device
(OR)
Bluetooth menu
NOTE
– You cannot connect more than one TV or Bluetooth device at a time.
Step 3. Check the Soundbar’s status
The blue LED should not be blinking once the Bluetooth connection is complete.
B
If the TV or device fails to connect
࡙If a previously connected Soundbar listing appears in the device list of your TV or Bluetooth device,
delete it. (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Nxxx N-Series”)
࡙Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

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Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV
Press the button on the right side panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but
“Bluetooth”.
࡙Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar.
(The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.)
࡙To cancel the automatic Bluetooth connection between the Soundbar and TV, press and hold
button for 5 seconds in “Bluetooth” mode. TV Connect is turned OFF.
࡙To turn TV Connect back on, press and hold the button for 5 seconds with the Soundbar in
“Bluetooth” mode.
࡙TV Connect is set to ON by default.
Mode Remote control Button LED indicator
TV Connect-OFF 5 Sec BW W R
Blinking
TV Connect-ON 5 Sec BW W G
Blinking
NOTES
– If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.
– In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the
Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 32.8 ft.
– The Soundbar automatically turns off after 5 minutes in the Ready state.
– The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following
circumstances:
– Ã˙ϩ˵ʪθʪϑɇϑϩθͱ˝ʪʪʀϩθʀɇѣʪʒɇθͱЇʒϩ˵ʪƊͱЇʒɵɇθࢋ
– 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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06 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
Connect to an external device via an optical cable or analog cable to play the external device’s sound
through the Soundbar.
Connecting using an Optical Cable
Step 1. Connect using an Optical Cable
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
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Bottom of the Soundbar
Optical Cable
(not supplied)
BD / DVD player / Set-top box /
Game console
Step 2. Change the Soundbar’s mode to D.IN
Right Side of the Soundbar
(OR)
W

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Connecting using an Analog Audio (AUX) Cable
Step 1. Connect using an Analog Audio (AUX) Cable
AUX IN
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ŵ ø
Bottom of the Soundbar
Audio (AUX) Cable
(not supplied)
BD / DVD player / Set-top box /
Game console
Step 2. Change the Soundbar’s mode to AUX
Right Side of the Soundbar
(OR)
W W