Samsung HW-S61B Installation instructions

HW-S60B / HW-S61B
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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.
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 ------------------------- 9
03 Using the Remote Control 10
Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 10
How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- 10
Active Voice Amplier (AVA) ------------------------- 14
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- 14
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 the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit and Subwoofer to your
Soundbar ------------------------- 17
05 Connecting to a TV 18
Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) ------------------------- 18
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 20
Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 21
Connecting via Wi-Fi ------------------------- 23
Connecting to a TV that supports Dolby Atmos® ------------------------- 24
Using the Q-Symphony Function ------------------------- 26
Using the SpaceFit Sound ------------------------- 27

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06 Connecting an External Device 28
Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 28
07 Connecting a Mobile Device 29
Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 29
Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) ------------------------- 32
Using the Tap Sound ------------------------- 33
08 Connecting via Apple AirPlay 2 34
09 Installing the Wall Mount 35
Installation Precautions ------------------------- 35
Wallmount Components ------------------------- 35
10 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 37
11 Software Update 38
Auto Update ------------------------- 38
USB Update ------------------------- 38
Reset ------------------------- 39
12 Troubleshooting 40
13 Licence 42
14 Open Source Licence Notice 43
15 Important Notes About Service 43
16 SpecicationsandGuide 44
Specications ------------------------- 44

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
SOUND
MODE
WOOFER
TONE
CONTROL
CHLEVEL
Soundbar Main Unit Soundbar Remote Control /
Batteries
HDMI Cable
A TYPE : 450mm
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 35.
•Design, specications, and App screen 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, 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” or
“TV ARC”“Wi-Fi” “Bluetooth”
󱂕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 the microphone on or off.
When the microphone is off, the LED Indicator will light red.
LED Indicator
Red On
“Mic Off”“Mic On”
•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.
•You can turn on and off audio feedback by using SmartThings app. To learn about using the
SmartThings app, refer to “Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)”.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
SERVICE
DC 19V
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
SERVICE
DC 19V
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
SERVICE
DC 19V
󱂓󱂕
󱂔󱂖
󱂓DC 19V (Power Supply In)
Connect the AC/DC power adapter. (See page 17)
󱂔SERVICE
Connect a USB storage device to upgrade the product's software.
󱂕DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. (See page 28)
󱂖HDMI (ARC)
Connect to the HDMI (ARC) port on a TV. (See page 18)
•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”/ “Wi-Fi” /
“Bluetooth” mode if there is no audio signal for 18
minutes.
󱂔(Source)
Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.
•Audio Feedback On/Off
You can turn the Audio Feedback on or off. Press and hold
the (Source) button on the remote control for
5 seconds while the Soundbar is off (Standby mode).
LED
Indicator
Cyan Blinks X1
On Off
Red Blinks X1

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󱂕(Mute)
Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound.
Press it again to unmute the sound.
LED
Indicator
Blinks X Repeatly
󱂖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” “Side 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.

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󱂘(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
“SpaceFit Sound”“ActiveVoiceAmplier”“Voice enhancement”“Night
mode” “Sync” “Virtual”
– 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".)
– “Voice enhancement” makes it easier to hear spoken dialog in movies and TV.
– “Night mode” is optimized for night time viewing with the settings adjusted to bring the volume
down but keep the dialog clear.
– If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronized, select “Sync” in Sound
Control, and then set the audio delay between 0~300 milliseconds by using the Up/Down buttons.
– “Sync” is only supported for some functions.
– The “Virtual”function can be turned On/Off by using the Up/Down buttons.
󱂙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
“Ready to connect via Bluetooth.”
󱂚p(Play / Pause)
You can also play or pause music by pressing the button.

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󱂛Up/Down/Left/Right
Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.
•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.)
When connected to Dolby Atmos®, the LED indicator blinks cyan 3 times.
󱂝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”“DTS Virtual:X”“Music” “Game” “Standard”
•Adaptive Sound
Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides the optimal sound eld based on the
characteristics of the content.
•DTS Virtual:X
Immersive 3D sound from any content.
•Music
Provides more natural and room lling sound for music content.
•Game
Provides stereoscopic sound to immerse you in the action while gaming.
•Standard
Outputs the original sound.
󱂞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.
󱂟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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ActiveVoiceAmplier(AVA)
•Analyzes external noise in real time while soundbar is playing, so that voice audio can always be
heard clearly.
•No data is saved during the analysis.
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 (Standby) page 16
Up ID SET page 13
(Sound Control) 7 Band EQ page 12
(Source) Audio Feedback On/Off (Standby) page 10

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Outputspecicationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes
Effect Input
Output
With Subwoofer Only With Subwoofer & Wireless
Rear Speaker Kit
Adaptive Sound
2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
5.1 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Dolby Atmos® 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
DTS Virtual:X
2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
5.1 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Dolby Atmos® 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Music
2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
5.1 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Dolby Atmos® 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Game
2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
5.1 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Dolby Atmos® 5.1 ch 7.1 ch
Standard
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch
5.1 ch 5.1 ch 5.1ch
Dolby Atmos® 5.1 ch 7.1 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.
•When the input source is Dolby Atmos® the Subwoofer-only setup provides 5.1 channel audio,
while the Subwoofer & Wireless Rear Speaker Kit setup provides 7.1 channel audio.

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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
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
SERVICE
DC 19V
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
SERVICE
DC 19V
Power Cord
AC/DC Adapter
SERVICE
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 CONNECTING TO A TV
Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
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.
HDMI IN
(ARC)
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI
(ARC)
Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) or
(eARC) 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
“Digital Audio In”
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. TV sound is output from the Soundbar.
•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.
•When the sound is not output, check the HDMI Cable connection again.
•Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.

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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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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 (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.