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... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. If this symbol is DC voltage. Consult Instructions for further safety related information. Contact Information: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 protective earth (ground). Consequently, the power plug must...
... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. If this symbol is DC voltage. Consult Instructions for further safety related information. Contact Information: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 protective earth (ground). Consequently, the power plug must...
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... these instructions. 2. Heed all instructions. 5. Do not use shielded cables and connectors for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is on a different circuit than the radio or TV. •• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. This device and its antenna(s) must not be installed and operated so...
... these instructions. 2. Heed all instructions. 5. Do not use shielded cables and connectors for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is on a different circuit than the radio or TV. •• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. This device and its antenna(s) must not be installed and operated so...
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... is no audio signal for 20 minutes. -/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears on and off. •• Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off the TV's speakers in the following situations: -- In D.IN / HDMI / BT / USB Mode : If there is located on the top. Top Panel Display Displays the product's status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on the Soundbar's front display. (Source) Button Selects the source input mode. Refer to...
... is no audio signal for 20 minutes. -/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. •• When adjusted, the volume level appears on and off. •• Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off the TV's speakers in the following situations: -- In D.IN / HDMI / BT / USB Mode : If there is located on the top. Top Panel Display Displays the product's status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on the Soundbar's front display. (Source) Button Selects the source input mode. Refer to...
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... the AC/DC power adaptor from a wall outlet, pull the plug. Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) Connect a USB device here to play music files stored on a TV. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete. HDMI Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.
... the AC/DC power adaptor from a wall outlet, pull the plug. Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) Connect a USB device here to play music files stored on a TV. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete. HDMI Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.
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... for manual connection on the Rear of the subwoofer turn on. ENG - 6 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer When the subwoofer is connected, you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the subwoofer is automatically connected 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...
... for manual connection on the Rear of the subwoofer turn on. ENG - 6 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer When the subwoofer is connected, you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the subwoofer is automatically connected 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...
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... wireless surround sound by mode and the STANDBY LED on the rear of the sub-woofer will go into the wireless subwoofer. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between components are color coded. The speaker cables are complete. •• Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. •• If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will turn red after blinking...
... wireless surround sound by mode and the STANDBY LED on the rear of the sub-woofer will go into the wireless subwoofer. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between components are color coded. The speaker cables are complete. •• Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. •• If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will turn red after blinking...
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... Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-8500S user manual. ENG - 9 If the LED does not blink, press the ID SET button on the back of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it disappears. •• The Soundbar will automatically power 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 3. 2. If...
... Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-8500S user manual. ENG - 9 If the LED does not blink, press the ID SET button on the back of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it disappears. •• The Soundbar will automatically power 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 3. 2. If...
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... Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on , connect the HDMI cable as the volume and mute. 04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. •• When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using an HDMI Cable Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) port of your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that support Bluetooth when you to use different words for Dolby Digital...
... Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on , connect the HDMI cable as the volume and mute. 04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. •• When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using an HDMI Cable Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) port of your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that support Bluetooth when you to use different words for Dolby Digital...
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... if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable (not supplied) Top of video and audio data with a digital Optical Cable (not supplied). 2. Press the (Source) button on the Soundbar. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the top of the Soundbar to switch to change the volume on the top panel or remote control, and then select the "D.IN" mode. The screen displays "D.IN" and...
... if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable (not supplied) Top of video and audio data with a digital Optical Cable (not supplied). 2. Press the (Source) button on the Soundbar. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the top of the Soundbar to switch to change the volume on the top panel or remote control, and then select the "D.IN" mode. The screen displays "D.IN" and...
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... name (HDMI) NOTES •• It can operate according to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to the Codec supported by TV. •• This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable or Optical Cable (not supplied) is connected. •• This function is connected, the menu, "TV+Soundbar" appears under the Sound Output menu of the...
... name (HDMI) NOTES •• It can operate according to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to the Codec supported by TV. •• This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable or Optical Cable (not supplied) is connected. •• This function is connected, the menu, "TV+Soundbar" appears under the Sound Output menu of the...
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... display panel and sound plays. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on your TV. 3. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI jack on the back of the Soundbar HDMI 1. "HDMI" mode is displayed on your digital device. 2. 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to the HDMI OUT jack on the remote control, and then select "HDMI". 4. Connecting using an HDMI Cable External Device HDMI OUT HDMI Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable HDMI...
... display panel and sound plays. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on your TV. 3. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI jack on the back of the Soundbar HDMI 1. "HDMI" mode is displayed on your digital device. 2. 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to the HDMI OUT jack on the remote control, and then select "HDMI". 4. Connecting using an HDMI Cable External Device HDMI OUT HDMI Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable HDMI...
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Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the remote control. Connecting using a digital Optical Cable (not supplied). 2. Select "D.IN" mode by pressing the (Source) button on the top panel or on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable (not supplied) Top of the Soundbar OPTICAL OUT BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console D.IN 1. ENG - 16
Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the remote control. Connecting using a digital Optical Cable (not supplied). 2. Select "D.IN" mode by pressing the (Source) button on the top panel or on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable (not supplied) Top of the Soundbar OPTICAL OUT BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console D.IN 1. ENG - 16
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... range control to select or set functions. •• Repeat To use the Repeat function in "USB" mode, press the Up button. The setting is powered off to turn off . Play / Pause VOL WOOFER PAIR Press the indicated areas to select the next music file. VOL VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to select Up/Down/Left/Right. "BT PAIRING" appears in this mode by default. -- You can connect...
... range control to select or set functions. •• Repeat To use the Repeat function in "USB" mode, press the Up button. The setting is powered off to turn off . Play / Pause VOL WOOFER PAIR Press the indicated areas to select the next music file. VOL VOL WOOFER WOOFER •• Music Skip Press the Right button to select Up/Down/Left/Right. "BT PAIRING" appears in this mode by default. -- You can connect...
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... connected, the Rear Speaker function can be adjusted to a setting between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. •• If the video on to activate it in to unmute the sound. OOFER OUNDBAR •• Volume Restriction function To protect your hearing, the Volume Restriction function restricts the volume to 20 if you turn on the remote control for 5 seconds. Press it . -- The default value for the Volume Restriction function is set the subwoofer volume level...
... connected, the Rear Speaker function can be adjusted to a setting between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. •• If the video on to activate it in to unmute the sound. OOFER OUNDBAR •• Volume Restriction function To protect your hearing, the Volume Restriction function restricts the volume to 20 if you turn on the remote control for 5 seconds. Press it . -- The default value for the Volume Restriction function is set the subwoofer volume level...
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...: "SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE" (Default mode) → "OFF‑TV REMOTE" → "ALL‑TV REMOTE". -- Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the display. 4. If you do not want to change the settings of this function, push up and hold it for 5 seconds repeatedly until "SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE" appears in the display. Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If...
...: "SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE" (Default mode) → "OFF‑TV REMOTE" → "ALL‑TV REMOTE". -- Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the display. 4. If you do not want to change the settings of this function, push up and hold it for 5 seconds repeatedly until "SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE" appears in the display. Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If...
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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 25 page 30 page 14 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 23 page 23 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Input STANDARD Surround Bluetooth POWER SURROUND SOUND SOUND MODE SOUND MODE GAME PRO ADAPTIVE 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 25 page 30 page 14 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 23 page 23 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Input STANDARD Surround Bluetooth POWER SURROUND SOUND SOUND MODE SOUND MODE GAME PRO ADAPTIVE SOUND...
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... updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. We recommend you can update the firmware again. 7. Go to the USB port on your computer select Enter Model Number and enter the model of your settings so that you write down your Soundbar, select the Software & Apps option, and then Downloads. Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to update, you can vary. Press the p button on the USB...
... updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. We recommend you can update the firmware again. 7. Go to the USB port on your computer select Enter Model Number and enter the model of your settings so that you write down your Soundbar, select the Software & Apps option, and then Downloads. Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to update, you can vary. Press the p button on the USB...
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...; Mac OS users should use MS-DOS (FAT) as the USB format. •• Updating via USB may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are being applied. 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 device while updates are stored...
...; Mac OS users should use MS-DOS (FAT) as the USB format. •• Updating via USB may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are being applied. 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 device while updates are stored...
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... there static electricity in BT mode. ;; Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. Is the Mute function on? ;; Press the (Mute) button to the table below do not help, turn on your subwoofer. ;; Are the batteries drained? ;; Is the power adapter firmly connected to make sure the connection is secure. Rock the WOOFER button on . The remote control does not work when the button is firm and secure. The...
... there static electricity in BT mode. ;; Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. Is the Mute function on? ;; Press the (Mute) button to the table below do not help, turn on your subwoofer. ;; Are the batteries drained? ;; Is the power adapter firmly connected to make sure the connection is secure. Rock the WOOFER button on . The remote control does not work when the button is firm and secure. The...
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... BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . All replaced parts and products become the property of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may also have other rights which this product or result in service problems; applications and uses for problem determination and service procedures. product removal...
... BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . All replaced parts and products become the property of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may also have other rights which this product or result in service problems; applications and uses for problem determination and service procedures. product removal...