Samsung HW-K551 - Manuals

ENG 5 GETTING STARTED WHAT’S INCLUDED BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL Note the following terms before reading the user manual. + Icons used in this manual Icon Term Definition Caution Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled. Note Indicates tips or instru...

6 DESCRIPTIONS FRONT / RIGHT SIDE PANEL 1 / (Volume) Button Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. 2 (Source) Button Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. ● While the unit is powered on, pressing the button for more than 3 se...

ENG 7 DESCRIPTIONS REAR / BOTTOM PANEL Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 24V DC 24V HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN DC 24V (Power Supply In) Connect the DC power adaptor to the power supply jack,...

8 DESCRIPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL Repeat Press to set the Repeat function during music playback from a USB device. OFF - REPEAT : Cancells Repeat Playback. TRACK - REPEAT : Plays a track repeatedly. ALL - REPEAT : Plays all tracks repeatedly. RANDOM - REPEAT : Plays tracks in random order. (A track that...

10 DESCRIPTIONS + Controlling the Soundbar using Your TV Remote Control 1. Press and hold the SOUND button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is turned on. 2. "ON - TV REMOTE" appears on the Soundbar's display. 3. In the TV's menu, set the TV speaker to external speaker. ● Not availa...

ENG 11 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT + Installation Precautions ● Install on a vertical wall only. ● For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set. ● Check the strength of the wall. If th...

ENG 15 INSTALLATION DETACHING THE SOUNDBAR FROM THE WALL 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of the arrow, and then pull it away from the wall as shown. ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ● Secure the unit firmly to th...

16 CONNECTIONS ● Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between components are complete. ● Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER CONNECTING TO THE SUBWOO...

ENG 17 CONNECTIONS ● Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. ● If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will in standy mode and the STANDBY LED on the front will blink Red directly. (no blue LED). ● If you use a device that...

ENG 19 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS (SOLD SEPARATELY) SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω ID SET L R Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) Wireless Receiver Module ● Place these speakers to the side of your listening position. If there isn't enough room, place these spea...

20 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 10 for instructions. TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. Connect 1. Turn on the TV and ...

ENG 21 CONNECTIONS + Using the Bluetooth POWER On function The Bluetooth POWER On function is available after you have successfully connected the Soundbar to a Bluetooth compatible TV using TV SoundConnect. When the Bluetooth POWER On function is ON, turning the connected TV on or off will turn the ...

22 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV USING A DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied) 1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL...

ENG 23 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES HDMI CABLE HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more. HDMI prevents any degradation to the signal due to conversion to analogue and maintains the video and audio qu...

24 CONNECTIONS + Optical Cable 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable. 2. Press the button on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the D.IN mode. USB You can play...

ENG 25 CONNECTIONS 4. USB appears on the display screen. • The Soundbar connection to the USB device is complete. • The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if no USB device has been connected for more than 5 minutes. + Before you connect a USB device Be aware of the following: ● If the...

26 FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE Press the button on the main unit’s right side or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode you want. Right Side of the Soundbar Input mode Display Optical Digital input ARC (HDMI OUT) input D.IN AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI BLUETOOTH mode BT TV SoundConnect...

ENG 27 FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with stereo sound, all without wires! TO CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Bluetooth device Connect 1. Press ...

28 FUNCTIONS ● If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. ● Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time. ● The Bluetooth connection will be terminated when you turn the Soundbar off. ● The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly un...

ENG 29 FUNCTIONS ● In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 10 meters. ● The Soundbar automatically turns off after 5 minutes in the Ready state. + More About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a technology that ena...

30 FUNCTIONS USING THE SAMSUNG AUDIO REMOTE APP + Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App To control the Soundbar with your smart device and the Samsung Audio Remote app, download the Samsung Audio Remote app from the Google Play store. Market search : Samsung Audio Remote + Launching the Samsung Au...

ENG 31 FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future.If an update is offered, you can update the...

32 FUNCTIONS IF UPDATE IS NOT DISPLAYED 1. Turn off the Soundbar, connect the USB storage device that contains update files to the Soundbar’s USB port. 2. Disconnect the power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar. ● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on...

ENG 33 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, please check the following. The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? ¼ Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. • Is there static electricity in the air?...

34 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL USB 5V / 0.5A Weight Main Unit 2.6 kg Subwoofer (PS-WK550, PS-WK551) 6.8 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 1010.5 x 54.0 x 87.5 mm Subwoofer (PS-WK550, PS-WK551) 452.0 x 335.0 x 154.0 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 7...

· 4 · English CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SOUNDBAR MAIN UNIT You can enjoy rich bass tones and better sound quality by linking the subwoofer to the Soundbar main unit. Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer it So S The Soundbar main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when th...

· 5 · English 5. While the subwoofer's indicator is flashing blue, press the button on your remote control or on the right side of Soundbar main unit to turn on the Soundbar main unit. 6. The connection is complete if the indicator on the front of the subwoofer stops flashing and glows continuously....

· 6 · English Method 2. TV SoundConnect (Linking to a Samsung TV with Bluetooth) 1. Turn on your Samsung TV and the Soundbar. 2. Select TV mode in your Soundbar display by pressing the button on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on your remote control. (Modes are displayed in the f...

· 7 · English CONNECTION VIA BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with stereo sound, all without wires! c It is not possible to connect multiple Bluetooth devices at the same time. Connect Bluetooth device 1. Press the button on the right side of the Soundbar ...

· 8 · English CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DEVICE HDMI Cable You can enjoy sound from separate external devices such as a BD player/game console/set-top box, etc. by connecting them to your Soundbar. HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Cable (not supplied) External Device Soundbar ...

· 9 · English USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD DIGITAL AUDIO IN(OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DC 24V USB (5V 0.5A) Micro USB to USB adapter Cable (not supplied) USB port Display 1. Connect a Micro USB to U...

· 10 · English INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall. I nstallation Precautions • Install on a vertical wall only. • Do not install the Soundbar system in a location with high temperature and/or humidity. Install the system on a stable wall that ca...

· 13 · English REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS & FEATURES Inserting Battery before using the Remote Control 1. Use a suitable coin to turn the remote control's battery cover counterclockwise to remove it as shown in the figure below. 2. Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the positive (+) pole facing up wh...

· 15 · English TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. Is there static electricity in the air? Disconnect the power...

· 16 · English OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email ([email protected]). IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SERVICE • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appear...

This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased. However, Samsung Authorise...