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... explanation of California to the table below for use : This symbol instructs the user to electrical earth (ground) is AC voltage. Consequently, the power plug must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with any internal part of Conformity Responsible Party - Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) FCC Compliance Statement : This device complies...
... explanation of California to the table below for use : This symbol instructs the user to electrical earth (ground) is AC voltage. Consequently, the power plug must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with any internal part of Conformity Responsible Party - Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) FCC Compliance Statement : This device complies...
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... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use this equipment. •• This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to an outlet that interference will not occur in a particular installation. CALIFORNIA USA ONLY (Applicable for networking models only.) This Perchlorate warning applies only to Part...
... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use this equipment. •• This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to an outlet that interference will not occur in a particular installation. CALIFORNIA USA ONLY (Applicable for networking models only.) This Perchlorate warning applies only to Part...
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... the owner's manual supplied with your TV. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input HDMI input D.IN TV ARC (Auto conversion) HDMI 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 20 minutes. -/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar's front display. (Source) Button Selects the source input mode. 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the...
... the owner's manual supplied with your TV. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input HDMI input D.IN TV ARC (Auto conversion) HDMI 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 20 minutes. -/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar's front display. (Source) Button Selects the source input mode. 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the...
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... hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1. 03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to malfunction. Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or...
... hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1. 03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to malfunction. Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or...
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... rich bass sound. Connect again. If blinking persists, try manually connecting the subwoofer. ENG - 6 Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connecting the Soundbar to the Soundbar. •• When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at 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...
... rich bass sound. Connect again. If blinking persists, try manually connecting the subwoofer. ENG - 6 Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connecting the Soundbar to the Soundbar. •• When auto pairing is complete, the blue indicators at 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...
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... to true wireless surround sound by mode and the STANDBY LED on your operating environment. PRECAUTIONS •• Wireless receiving antennas are complete. •• Before moving or installing this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may vary depending on the rear of the sub-woofer will turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. •...
... to true wireless surround sound by mode and the STANDBY LED on your operating environment. PRECAUTIONS •• Wireless receiving antennas are complete. •• Before moving or installing this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may vary depending on the rear of the sub-woofer will turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. •...
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...; 5 Sec SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω ID SET ID SET STANDBY STANDBY LINK LINK POWER POWER Blue blinking 3. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds. •• The ID SET message appears on the top ID SET SOMUONDDE CAUTION •• If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-8500S user manual. Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module with...
...; 5 Sec SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω ID SET ID SET STANDBY STANDBY LINK LINK POWER POWER Blue blinking 3. Press and hold the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds. •• The ID SET message appears on the top ID SET SOMUONDDE CAUTION •• If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-8500S user manual. Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module with...
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... This function also allows you to use different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the top panel or remote control, and then select the "D.IN" mode. When the setting on the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use the TV menu to adjust the sound field and various settings as well as the volume and mute. Connecting with a digital optical cable. 2. Method 1. Press the (Source) button on...
... This function also allows you to use different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the top panel or remote control, and then select the "D.IN" mode. When the setting on the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use the TV menu to adjust the sound field and various settings as well as the volume and mute. Connecting with a digital optical cable. 2. Method 1. Press the (Source) button on...
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... using an HDMI Cable Connect to "D.IN" mode. The screen displays "D.IN" and "TV ARC" in sequence, and TV sound is connected to the correct port. •• Use the volume buttons on the TV's remote control to change the volume on the top of the Soundbar to switch to the HDMI IN (ARC) port of the Soundbar HDMI TO TV (ARC) TV ARC 1. With the Soundbar and TV turned on, connect the HDMI cable...
... using an HDMI Cable Connect to "D.IN" mode. The screen displays "D.IN" and "TV ARC" in sequence, and TV sound is connected to the correct port. •• Use the volume buttons on the TV's remote control to change the volume on the top of the Soundbar to switch to the HDMI IN (ARC) port of the Soundbar HDMI TO TV (ARC) TV ARC 1. With the Soundbar and TV turned on, connect the HDMI cable...
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Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the remote control. ENG - 14 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. 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the remote control. ENG - 14 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. 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
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"HDMI" mode is displayed on the remote control, and then select "HDMI". 4. ENG - 15 Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar External Device HDMI OUT HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) Bottom of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the Soundbar display panel and sound plays. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI jack on the...
"HDMI" mode is displayed on the remote control, and then select "HDMI". 4. ENG - 15 Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar External Device HDMI OUT HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) Bottom of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the Soundbar display panel and sound plays. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI jack on the...
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...: -- Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then change to the unit. A part of your body is disconnected from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device's user manual. •• The Soundbar will be degraded by a wall, corner, or office partition. -- The connection will display "BT DISCONNECTED" on the front...
...: -- Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control, and then change to the unit. A part of your body is disconnected from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device's user manual. •• The Soundbar will be degraded by a wall, corner, or office partition. -- The connection will display "BT DISCONNECTED" on the front...
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... VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to pause a music file temporarily. "BT PAIRING" appears in "USB" mode, press the Up button. 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 while the Soundbar is powered off to Dolby Digital tracks. With the DRC turned on when it receives a connection request...
... VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to pause a music file temporarily. "BT PAIRING" appears in "USB" mode, press the Up button. 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 while the Soundbar is powered off to Dolby Digital tracks. With the DRC turned on when it receives a connection request...
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... to adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound, press the Sound Control button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6 to mute the sound. With the function on, "V LOCK" appears. Sound Control PAIR SOUND MODE You can be turned ON/OFF by using the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range. •• AUDIO SYNC is set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button in. VVOOLL VOL WOOFER SOUMNODDE WOOFER VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR...
... to adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound, press the Sound Control button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6 to mute the sound. With the function on, "V LOCK" appears. Sound Control PAIR SOUND MODE You can be turned ON/OFF by using the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range. •• AUDIO SYNC is set the subwoofer volume level to 0, press the button in. VVOOLL VOL WOOFER SOUMNODDE WOOFER VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR...
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...-TV REMOTE 3. BYE 2. Manufacturers supporting this function, push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds repeatedly until "SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE" appears in the display. 5 Sec SOUMNODDE WOOFER VOL SOUNDBAR (Default mode) SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE -- For more information, see the TV's user manual. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on the remote control. -- Turn Off the Soundbar. Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If you have a Samsung TV, you push the WOOFER button...
...-TV REMOTE 3. BYE 2. Manufacturers supporting this function, push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds repeatedly until "SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE" appears in the display. 5 Sec SOUMNODDE WOOFER VOL SOUNDBAR (Default mode) SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE -- For more information, see the TV's user manual. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on the remote control. -- Turn Off the Soundbar. Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If you have a Samsung TV, you push the WOOFER button...
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... function) Hidden Button Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) p (Play / Pause) Initialize (Standby) Left TV Auto connect On/Off (BT Ready) Up ID SET (Standby) Down Volume Restriction On/Off (Standby) (Sound Control) 7 Band EQ SOUND MODE DRC ON/OFF (Standby) Bluetooth Power Reference page page 24 page 29 page 13 page 22 page 23 page 23 page 22 page 22 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Input STANDARD Surround Bluetooth POWER SURROUND SOUND SOUND MODE SOUND MODE GAME SMART SOUND...
... function) Hidden Button Remote Control Button Function WOOFER (Up) TV remote control On/Off (Standby) p (Play / Pause) Initialize (Standby) Left TV Auto connect On/Off (BT Ready) Up ID SET (Standby) Down Volume Restriction On/Off (Standby) (Sound Control) 7 Band EQ SOUND MODE DRC ON/OFF (Standby) Bluetooth Power Reference page page 24 page 29 page 13 page 22 page 23 page 23 page 22 page 22 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Input STANDARD Surround Bluetooth POWER SURROUND SOUND SOUND MODE SOUND MODE GAME SMART SOUND...
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... update, you can easily reset them after the update. Turn on the USB thumb drive. Note that updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. ENG - 29 Save the downloaded software to a USB stick and select "Extract Here" to the USB port. 5. Restore your Soundbar. Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to unzip the folder. 4. Update Procedure Important: The updating function erases all user settings. USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) HDMI...
... update, you can easily reset them after the update. Turn on the USB thumb drive. Note that updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. ENG - 29 Save the downloaded software to a USB stick and select "Extract Here" to the USB port. 5. Restore your Soundbar. Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to unzip the folder. 4. Update Procedure Important: The updating function erases all user settings. USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) HDMI...
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... USB format. •• Updating via USB may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are being applied. We recommend you can reset your settings so that contains the update files to page 6. Turn off automatically after completing the firmware update. •• After the update is completed, the user setup in the USB storage device. •• Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB...
... USB format. •• Updating via USB may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are being applied. We recommend you can reset your settings so that contains the update files to page 6. Turn off automatically after completing the firmware update. •• After the update is completed, the user setup in the USB storage device. •• Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB...
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... problem you are experiencing is pressed. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the wall outlet and power adapter? ;; Is the volume set to adjust the vibration of your subwoofer. ;; Adjust the Volume. Try to minimum? ;; 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to cancel the mute function. Sound dropouts occur in the air? ;; Press the (Mute) button to the table below do not help, turn on the subwoofer blinks and the subwoofer is not produced. Replace...
... problem you are experiencing is pressed. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the wall outlet and power adapter? ;; Is the volume set to adjust the vibration of your subwoofer. ;; Adjust the Volume. Try to minimum? ;; 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to cancel the mute function. Sound dropouts occur in the air? ;; Press the (Mute) button to the table below do not help, turn on the subwoofer blinks and the subwoofer is not produced. Replace...
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..., services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which vary from state to state. altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; use of this product or result in the instruction...
..., services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which vary from state to state. altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; use of this product or result in the instruction...