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...Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road. It is present inside. Caution. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on a product with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to make any kind of contact with Part...consult the user manual for U.S.A): FCC Supplier's Declaration of the wall socket. FCC NOTE (for further safety related information. Operation is not required. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN. Consult Instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-...
...Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road. It is present inside. Caution. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on a product with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to make any kind of contact with Part...consult the user manual for U.S.A): FCC Supplier's Declaration of the wall socket. FCC NOTE (for further safety related information. Operation is not required. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN. Consult Instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-...
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... electronics through an approved recycler. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not use shielded cables and connectors for connections. This equipment generates, uses and can be installed and operated so there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the FCC Rules. Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions handy for networking models only.) This Perchlorate warning applies only...
... electronics through an approved recycler. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 4. Do not use shielded cables and connectors for connections. This equipment generates, uses and can be installed and operated so there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the FCC Rules. Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions handy for networking models only.) This Perchlorate warning applies only...
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vii 08 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 09 Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions Wallmount Components 10 Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand 11 Software Update Update Procedure If UPDATE is not displayed 12 Troubleshooting 13 License 14 Open Source License Notice 15 Important Notes About Service 16 Specifications and Guide Specifications 20 20...
vii 08 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 09 Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions Wallmount Components 10 Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand 11 Software Update Update Procedure If UPDATE is not displayed 12 Troubleshooting 13 License 14 Open Source License Notice 15 Important Notes About Service 16 Specifications and Guide Specifications 20 20...
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... current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. •• If you want to the owner's manual supplied with your TV. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN BLUETOOTH mode BT USB mode USB •• To turn on "BT PAIRING" mode, change the source to "BT" mode, and then press and hold the (Source) button for 18 minutes. (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears...
... current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. •• If you want to the owner's manual supplied with your TV. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN BLUETOOTH mode BT USB mode USB •• To turn on "BT PAIRING" mode, change the source to "BT" mode, and then press and hold the (Source) button for 18 minutes. (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears...
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... subwoofer turn on the Rear of Subwoofer LED Blue Red Red and blue Status On Blinking On Blinking Description Successfully connected (normal operation) Recovering the connection Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off) Connection failed Malfunction Resolution - Check if the power cable attached to the Soundbar. •• When auto pairing is connected properly or wait about 5 minutes. Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar When you can enjoy rich bass sound...
... subwoofer turn on the Rear of Subwoofer LED Blue Red Red and blue Status On Blinking On Blinking Description Successfully connected (normal operation) Recovering the connection Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off) Connection failed Malfunction Resolution - Check if the power cable attached to the Soundbar. •• When auto pairing is connected properly or wait about 5 minutes. Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar When you can enjoy rich bass sound...
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... blink, press the ID SET button on the Wireless Receiver Module blinks. SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SL PEAR KER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω 5 Sec SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω ID SET ID SET STANDBY STANDBY LINK LINK POWER POWER Blue blinking ENG - 9 SURROUND-RIGHT SURROUND-RIGHT -- The speaker cables are color coded. Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S, sold separately) to the speaker. SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-LEFT LR SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER...
... blink, press the ID SET button on the Wireless Receiver Module blinks. SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SL PEAR KER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω 5 Sec SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω ID SET ID SET STANDBY STANDBY LINK LINK POWER POWER Blue blinking ENG - 9 SURROUND-RIGHT SURROUND-RIGHT -- The speaker cables are color coded. Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S, sold separately) to the speaker. SURROUND-LEFT SURROUND-LEFT LR SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER...
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... controlled using the TV's remote control. -- Connecting with a Cable When the audio in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on the TV manufacturer.) Connecting using an Optical Cable Pre-connection Checklist •• When you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable. -- Method 1. This feature is encoded in a broadcast is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that you change the setting to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be sure to adjust...
... controlled using the TV's remote control. -- Connecting with a Cable When the audio in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on the TV manufacturer.) Connecting using an Optical Cable Pre-connection Checklist •• When you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable. -- Method 1. This feature is encoded in a broadcast is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that you change the setting to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be sure to adjust...
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... panel or remote control, and then select the "D.IN" mode. You can hear stereo sound without the hassle of the Soundbar for more information, see the TV's manual.) 3. When "BT READY" appears, press and hold the (Source) button on the remote control to connect •• If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. Press the (Source) button on TV's screen. b. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the TV's Bluetooth device list. Method 2. Select "[AV] Samsung...
... panel or remote control, and then select the "D.IN" mode. You can hear stereo sound without the hassle of the Soundbar for more information, see the TV's manual.) 3. When "BT READY" appears, press and hold the (Source) button on the remote control to connect •• If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. Press the (Source) button on TV's screen. b. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the TV's Bluetooth device list. Method 2. Select "[AV] Samsung...
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Select "D.IN" mode by pressing the (Source) button on the top panel or on the main unit to play the external device's sound through the Soundbar. ENG - 14 Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar Bottom of the Source Device using a digital optical cable. 2. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the remote control. 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to the OPTICAL OUT...
Select "D.IN" mode by pressing the (Source) button on the top panel or on the main unit to play the external device's sound through the Soundbar. ENG - 14 Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar Bottom of the Source Device using a digital optical cable. 2. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the remote control. 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to the OPTICAL OUT...
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... and hold the (Source) button on the top panel of cabling. •• You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. PAIR OR Bluetooth device SOMUONDDE The initial connection 1. NOTE •• After you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display "BT PAIRING". 2. b. ENG - 17 "[AV] Samsung Soundbar A4-Series") appears...
... and hold the (Source) button on the top panel of cabling. •• You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. PAIR OR Bluetooth device SOMUONDDE The initial connection 1. NOTE •• After you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display "BT PAIRING". 2. b. ENG - 17 "[AV] Samsung Soundbar A4-Series") appears...
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... the front display. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then change to any mode except "BT". •• Disconnecting takes time because the Bluetooth device must receive a response from the Soundbar. (Disconnection time may cause electric interference during its operation. NOTES •• In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be...
... the front display. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then change to any mode except "BT". •• Disconnecting takes time because the Bluetooth device must receive a response from the Soundbar. (Disconnection time may cause electric interference during its operation. NOTES •• In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be...
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... connected TV or Bluetooth device. VOL VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to pause a music file temporarily. ENG - 21 Play / Pause VOL WOOFER PAIR Press the indicated areas to a wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers). PAIR Bluetooth SOUND MODE PAIR •• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Lets you press the button again, the music file plays. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for 5 seconds to complete ID SET (when connecting...
... connected TV or Bluetooth device. VOL VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to pause a music file temporarily. ENG - 21 Play / Pause VOL WOOFER PAIR Press the indicated areas to a wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers). PAIR Bluetooth SOUND MODE PAIR •• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Lets you press the button again, the music file plays. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for 5 seconds to complete ID SET (when connecting...
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... VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Push the button up or down to adjust the volume. •• Mute Press the VOL button in to unmute the sound. OOFER OUNDBAR Sound Control PAIR SOUND MODE When pressed, the settings TREBLE, BASS, and AUDIO SYNC are not synchronized, press the Sound Control button to select AUDIO SYNC and then set to "STANDARD".) •• If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are displayed in...
... VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR Push the button up or down to adjust the volume. •• Mute Press the VOL button in to unmute the sound. OOFER OUNDBAR Sound Control PAIR SOUND MODE When pressed, the settings TREBLE, BASS, and AUDIO SYNC are not synchronized, press the Sound Control button to select AUDIO SYNC and then set to "STANDARD".) •• If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are displayed in...
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... Button Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) Left TV Auto connect On/Off (BT Ready) Up ID SET (Standby) (Sound Control) 7 Band EQ (Press and hold 5 seconds) Reset (Press and hold 10 seconds) SOUND MODE DRC ON/OFF (Standby) Bluetooth Power Reference page page 23 page 13 page 21 page 22 page 28 page 21 page 21 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Input Output Without Wireless Rear Speaker Kit With Wireless Rear Speaker...
... Button Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) Left TV Auto connect On/Off (BT Ready) Up ID SET (Standby) (Sound Control) 7 Band EQ (Press and hold 5 seconds) Reset (Press and hold 10 seconds) SOUND MODE DRC ON/OFF (Standby) Bluetooth Power Reference page page 23 page 13 page 21 page 22 page 28 page 21 page 21 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Input Output Without Wireless Rear Speaker Kit With Wireless Rear Speaker...
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..., select the Software & Apps option, and then Downloads. Select manuals and downloads and download the latest software file. 3. Turn on the USB thumb drive. Then update again but VFD no music files on the Soundbar and change the source to https://www.samsung.com/us /support/ downloads/. Note that updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. Important: Make sure there are no show anything, It will appear on your computer select Enter Model Number...
..., select the Software & Apps option, and then Downloads. Select manuals and downloads and download the latest software file. 3. Turn on the USB thumb drive. Then update again but VFD no music files on the Soundbar and change the source to https://www.samsung.com/us /support/ downloads/. Note that updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. Important: Make sure there are no show anything, It will appear on your computer select Enter Model Number...
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... remove the USB device while updates are being applied. •• After the update is completed, the user setup in the Soundbar is not re-established automatically after the update. We recommend you write down your settings so that updating firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. ENG - 29 Note that you can easily reset them after the update, refer to the Soundbar's USB port. 2. Disconnect the Soundbar's power cord...
... remove the USB device while updates are being applied. •• After the update is completed, the user setup in the Soundbar is not re-established automatically after the update. We recommend you write down your settings so that updating firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. ENG - 29 Note that you can easily reset them after the update, refer to the Soundbar's USB port. 2. Disconnect the Soundbar's power cord...
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... such devices. ;; Remove the power cord completely, reconnect, and turn on . ;; Remove and reconnect the power plug. Try adjusting the Subwoofer level. (See page 22.) ;; Check whether the power cord of the external device. ;; Turn on in proximity may not be low. The volume of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar) ;; Keep your speaker away from obstacles. ;; When any sound. ;; Soundbar works erratically. ;; Replace the batteries...
... such devices. ;; Remove the power cord completely, reconnect, and turn on . ;; Remove and reconnect the power plug. Try adjusting the Subwoofer level. (See page 22.) ;; Check whether the power cord of the external device. ;; Turn on in proximity may not be low. The volume of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar) ;; Keep your speaker away from obstacles. ;; When any sound. ;; Soundbar works erratically. ;; Replace the batteries...
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... device first to connect. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List) ;; Remove and reconnect the power plug, then try again. (See page 28.) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth. ;; Soundbar does not turn on the device to switch the device. ;; Keep such devices away from Dolby Laboratories. Example: microwave ovens. ;; If a part of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. When you turn off the Soundbar...
... device first to connect. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List) ;; Remove and reconnect the power plug, then try again. (See page 28.) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth. ;; Soundbar does not turn on the device to switch the device. ;; Keep such devices away from Dolby Laboratories. Example: microwave ovens. ;; If a part of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. When you turn off the Soundbar...
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... or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guideline for your product at your home at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to certain features, settings and functionality in the product. Your Samsung product is a joint program of Energy. Change to find an answer before any work is done or a home visit is no defect in its factory default setting. ENERGY...
... or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guideline for your product at your home at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to certain features, settings and functionality in the product. Your Samsung product is a joint program of Energy. Change to find an answer before any work is done or a home visit is no defect in its factory default setting. ENERGY...
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..., interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to and from an authorized Samsung reseller. The benefits of this product or result in service problems; The original dated bill of sale must be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. All replaced parts and products become...
..., interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to and from an authorized Samsung reseller. The benefits of this product or result in service problems; The original dated bill of sale must be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. All replaced parts and products become...