Samsung HW-K950 User manual

HW-K950
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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 important literature
concerning operation and maintenance has
been included with this product.
Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to electrical
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 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
1. 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 (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.
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 fireplace) 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. 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 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. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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FEATURES
Lets you enjoy TV sound after connecting the Soundbar to your TV with or without a cable.
You can enjoy rich and realistic TV sound through the Soundbar connected to your TV with or without a cable.
cRefer to Method 1 on page 8 to see how to connect the Soundbar to your TV using an HDMI Cable.
cRefer to Method 2 on page 9 to see how to connect the Soundbar to your TV using a wireless network.
This product supports Dolby Atmos®.
* What is Dolby Atmos®?
Atmos technology enhances existing 5.1 channel surround sound systems by adding an overhead speaker. This
envelops the listener in 360 degrees of sound, delivering an immersive, high-definition, rich, detailed, and deeper
experience. See page 13 to learn how to connect the system.

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CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
4AC/DC Adapter3AC Plug
(Depending on the
country and model)
Top
Soundbar Main Unit
Subwoofer Surround Speaker
Remote Control /
Batteries HDMI Cable
Left Right
1Power Cord 2Power Cord
SOUND SOURCE
EFFECT LEVEL
VOL WOOFER
SOUNDBAR
cTo distinguish the left surround speaker from the right, check the label on the rear of each speaker.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER
Use the power components (1, 2, 3, 4) to connect the power supplies in the following order:
Subwoofer Left and Right Surround Speakers Soundbar Main Unit
cFor more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the
product. (Label : Bottom of Soundbar main unit)
LINK STANDBY IDSET
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
Connecting
electrical power
Connecting
electrical power
1 Power Cord
Rear of
Subwoofer Bottom of the Left and Right Surround Speakers
Wi-FiSETUP SPKADD
AUXIN
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMIOUT
(TV-ARC)
HDMIIN 1
HDMIIN 2
DC19V
SERVICE
DC 19V
4 AC/DC Adapter
3 AC Plug
DC 19V
(Power Jack)
Bottom of the
Soundbar Main Unit
2 Power Cord

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CONNECTING SUBWOOFER AND SURROUND SPEAKERS
TO THE SOUNDBAR MAIN UNIT
You can enjoy rich bass tones and better sound quality by linking the subwoofer to the Soundbar main unit.
TV
Soundbar Main Unit
Subwoofer
Surround
Speaker L Surround Speaker R
Recommended Speaker Layout
Subwoofer
Surround Speaker
Soundbar Main Unit
Left Right
90°
110°
90°
110°
S
i
t
Automatic Connection
1. Connect a power supply to the subwoofer and surround sound speakers.
2. Connect a power supply to the Soundbar, and then press the button on the remote control or on the right
side of the Soundbar.
3. The subwoofer and surround sound speakers are automatically connected to the Soundbar.
4. When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers turn on.
cIf the red indicator at the rear of the subwoofer or surround speakers is on or the blue indicator flashes
continuously, auto pairing cannot occur. If this happens, connect each of the speakers manually.
(See page 7)
cImportant: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 18 for instructions.
LINK STANDBY ID SET
POWER
LINK
LINK STANDBY ID SET
LINK
Rear of Subwoofer Rear of Surround Speaker

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Connecting the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers Manually if the
Automatic Connection Fails
cBefore You Begin
• Make sure that the Soundbar, the subwoofer, and the surround speakers are plugged in.
• Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on.
1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers for at least 5 seconds. The red
indicator at the rear of each speaker turns off and the blue indicator blinks.
LINK STANDBY ID SET
POWER
LINK STANDBY ID SET
LINK STANDBY ID SET
LINK STANDBY ID SET
Rear of Subwoofer Rear of the Left and Right Surround Speakers
2. Turn off the Soundbar.
3. Press and hold the VOL button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds with the Soundbar turned off
(OFF).
EFFECT
LE
VOL WOOFE
R
SOUND
BA
4. The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a short period of time, and then
disappears.
ID SET
Right Side of the Soundbar
5. When the blue indicators on the subwoofer and surround sound speakers blink, turn on the power by
pressing button on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control.
6. When the connection is successfully established, the blue indicators on the rear of the subwoofer and
surround speakers turn on without blinking.
cIf the connection process fails, the blue indicators will flash continuously. Go to Step 1 and start again.

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CONNECTING TO YOUR TV
You can enjoy TV sound after connecting the Soundbar to your TV with or without a cable.
cImportant: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 18 for instructions.
Method 1. Connecting with a Cable
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
HDMI IN
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 2
AUX IN
Bottom of
Soundbar
Check the HDMI OUT (TV-ARC)
port on the Soundbar main unit.
HDMI Cable
Check the HDMI IN
(TV-ARC) port on your TV.
1. Connect the HDMI cable as shown in the illustration above.
2. TV ARC appears on the display window of the Soundbar main unit and the TV sound is played.
TV ARC
Right Side of the Soundbar
cIf the TV sound is not played, press either on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on
the remote control, and then select D.IN on the display window of Soundbar main unit. The D.IN mode
changes to TV ARC and TV sound is output.
cIf TV ARC does not appear on the display window of the Soundbar main unit, check that the cable is
connected to the correct port.
cYou can conveniently control the volume of the Soundbar and can set Auto Power Link to ON and have the
Soundbar turn on automatically when you turn the TV on.
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Method 2. Connecting to a Wireless Network
Installing the Samsung Multiroom App and Connecting Wirelessly
To install Samsung Multiroom app for the first time, follow the
steps shown below.
1. Press and hold the SPK ADD button on the bottom of the
Soundbar for more than 1 second.
• There is a notification sound and the message
“ADD SPEAKER” appears on the Soundbar’s main unit.
Afterwards, the message “WIFI READY” appears when
standby-for-connection mode activates.
2. Connect your smart device (smart phone, tablet, etc.)
to your wireless router.
Samsung
Multiroom
Internet Wireless Router Smart Device
3. Install the Samsung Multiroom app on your smart device (smart phone, tablet, etc.).
4. Launch the Samsung Multiroom app.
Android iOS
Samsung Multiroom app
Samsung
Multiroom
5. Complete the initial settings by following the instructions on the app screen.
Complete the settings
by following the
instructions on the
Samsung Multiroom
app screen.
Start screen Entering the password
for the wireless router Speaker connection
complete
cYou must enter the password of your wireless router to connect your Soundbar to your wireless network
through Samsung Multiroom app.
cIf your wireless router has no designated password, the app completes the initial settings without asking you
to enter a password.
Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD
AUX IN
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 2
DC 19V
SERVICE
Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD
Bottom of the Soundbar

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Adding the Soundbar to an Existing Multiroom Audio System
If the Samsung Multiroom app is already installed for use with another
multiroom audio device, follow these steps to add the Soundbar.
1. Press and hold the SPK ADD button on the bottom of the
Soundbar for more than 1 second.
• There is a notification sound and the message
“ADD SPEAKER” appears on the Soundbar’s main unit.
Afterwards, the message “WIFI READY” appears when
standby-for-connection mode activates.
2. Connect your smart device (smart phone, tablet, etc.)
to your wireless router.
Samsung
Multiroom
Internet Wireless Router Smart Device
3. Launch the Samsung Multiroom app.
4. Touch to go to the list of all speakers.
5. Select More > Add New Speaker in the app, and then follow the instructions on the app screen.
Complete the settings
by following the
instructions on the
Samsung Multiroom
app screen.
Start screen Selection of network Speaker addition
complete
cTo connect a different network, select No.
You must enter the password of your wireless router to connect your Soundbar to your wireless network
through the Samsung Multiroom app.
If your wireless router does not have a designated password, the app completes the initial settings without
asking you to enter a password.
Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD
AUX IN
DIGITALAUDIO IN
(OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
(TV-ARC)
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 2
DC 19V
SERVICE
Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD
Bottom of the Soundbar
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