Samsung HW-MS550 - Manuals

ENG - v 05 Connecting an External Device 13 Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 13 Connecting using an Optical or Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable ------------------------- 14 06 Connecting a USB 15 07 Connecting a Mobile Device 17 Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------...

ENG - 2 01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS Surround VOL BASS SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE SMART MODE Soundbar Main Unit Remote Control / Batteries Power Cord Holder-Cable Screw • For Soundbar wall mounting components, see page 27. • See page 29 for instructions on how to use the Holder-Cable . • To purchase addition...

ENG - 3 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Right Side of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. -/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. • When adjusted, the volume level...

ENG - 4 • When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds. • When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. • If you want to enjoy sound only from the Soundbar, you must turn off the TV’s speakers in the Audio Setup menu ...

ENG - 5 AUX IN Connect to the Analogue output of an external device. USB (5V 0.5A) Connect a USB device here to play music files on the USB device through the Soundbar. HDMI IN Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Connect to the HDMI output of an external device...

ENG - 6 HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) WIRELESS AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) POWER IN POWER OUT (For TV) POWER IN POWER OUT (For TV) Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit • The POWER OUT jack is used to provide power to a Samsung TV mounted on the wall using a Wall Mount Kit (WMN300SB - not...

ENG - 7 04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. • When the Soundbar is connected to a selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. – When using optical cable, this feature can be supported by 2017 Samsung...

ENG - 8 • If “ TV ARC ” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the cable is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume of the Soundbar. NOTES • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmissi...

ENG - 9 3. Press the Left button on the remote control for 5 seconds to turn Auto Power Link on or off. • Auto Power Link is set to ON by default. (To turn off this function, turn off Auto Power using the Soundbar.) • Depending on the connected device, Auto Power Link may not function. • This functi...

ENG - 10 If the device fails to connect • If the previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. “ [AV] Samsung Soundbar MSxxx ”) appears in the list, delete it. • In “ BT ” mode, press and hold the (Source) button for more than 5 seconds on the right side panel of the Soundbar or on the remote control ...

ENG - 11 Connecting via Wi-Fi Pre-connection Checklist 1. Confirm that your Samsung smart TV was released after 2014 . This function is compatible only with Samsung smart TVs released after 2014. 2. Make sure your Wireless router (Wi-Fi) is ready and working. 3. Make sure that the TV is connected to...

ENG - 12 Step 2 : Configuring Settings on the TV • If the TV disconnects from your wireless network after you change the input source to the Soundbar, use the TV menu to connect the TV to the network again. For TVs released in 2017 1. Home menu  Settings ( )  Sound  Sound Output  Select [AV] Sou...

ENG - 13 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired or wireless network to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an HDMI Cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI OUT HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Cable (not supplied) Bottom...

ENG - 14 Connecting using an Optical or Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable WIRELESS AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) R L OPTICAL OUT - AUDIO - Optical Cable (not supplied) OR Audio (AUX) Cable (not supplied) Bottom of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console Right Side of the Soundbar Opti...

ENG - 15 06 CONNECTING A USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB Display USB port Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) WIRELESS AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) POWER IN POWER OUT (For TV) USB (5V 0.5A) 1. Connect the USB device t...

ENG - 16 File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bit Rate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2.5 Layer3 16KHz ~ 48KHz 80kbps~320kbps *.wma Wave_Format_MSAudio1 16KHz ~ 4...

ENG - 17 07 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. Bluetooth device The initial connection 1. Press the (S...

ENG - 18 What are the BT READY and BT PAIRING statuses? • BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect to the Soundbar from a previously connected mobile device. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect to a new device. (While in “ BT ” mode, press and hold the...

ENG - 19 Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar You can disconnect a Bluetooth device from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device’s user manual. • The Soundbar will be disconnected. • When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display...

ENG - 22 08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Surround VOL BASS SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE SMART MODE Power Surround VOL BASS SOUND MODE SMART MODE Turns the Soundbar on and off. Sound Control Surround VOL BASS SOUND MODE SMART MODE You can select from TREBLE , SYNC , REAR LEVEL , or R...

ENG - 25 Surround VOL BASS SOUND MODE SMART MODE VOL Sur rou nd SOU ND MO DE SM ART MO DE VOL BAS S SOUNDB AR Sur rou nd SOU ND MO DE SM ART MO DE VOL BAS S SOUNDB AR Sur rou nd SOU ND MO DE SM ART MO DE VOL BA SS SOUNDB AR Sur rou nd SOU ND MO DE SM ART MO DE VOL BAS S SOUNDB AR Push the button up ...

ENG - 26 Using the Hidden Buttons Hidden Button Reference page Remote Control Button Function Surround TV remote control On/Off page 25 (Source) BT Paring page 17 p (Play / Pause) Auto Power Down On/Off (AUX mode) page 23 Left Auto Power Link ON/OFF page 8 Right Anynet+ ON/OFF page 24 (Sound Control...

ENG - 27 10 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions • Install on a vertical wall only. • Do not install in a place with high temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight. If not, reinforce the wall or choose another installation point...

ENG - 28 2. Align the Paper Template’s Centre Line with the centre of your TV (if you are mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. • If you are not mounting below a TV, place the Centre Line in the centre of the installation area. Centre Line 45...

ENG - 29 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws . • Insert the Holder-Screws into the wide (bottom)...

ENG - 30 11 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 powe...

ENG - 31 3. Check if the Soundbar is connected to Wi-Fi. • When connected, the Soundbar is found in the list of speakers when Samsung Multiroom app is run on the mobile device (e.g. smartphone or tablet). (See page 20 for details.) 4. Check for a DFS channel. • If your wireless router (Wi-Fi) is usi...

ENG - 32 14 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. • An administration fee may be charged if either (a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect with the prod...

ENG - 33 Precaution : The product will restart automatically if you turn on/off Wi-Fi/Ethernet. Overall Standby Power Consumption (W) (All the network ports are “ON” condition) 3.2W Wi-Fi/Ethernet Port deactivation method Press Wi-Fi SETUP button on the product for 30 seconds to turn Wi-Fi/Ethernet ...

ENG - 4 ENG - 5 HDMI In Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Connect to the HDMI output of an external device. HDMI oUt Connect to the HDMI (ARC) jack on a TV. Wi-fi SetUP / SPK aDD Connect to a wireless network (Wi-Fi) via the Samsung Multiroom app. 03 ConneCtI...

ENG - 6 ENG - 7 • If “ tV arC ” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the cable is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume of the Soundbar. Connecting using an optical Cable WIRELESS AUX IN DIGITA...

ENG - 8 ENG - 9 noteS • If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. • 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 ...

ENG - 10 ENG - 11 for tVs released in 2015 1. Home menu  Sound  Speaker List  Select [AV] Samsung Soundbar MSxxx (Wi-Fi) 2. The Soundbar outputs TV sound. for tVs released in 2014 1. Home menu  Sound  Speaker Settings  Select Multiroom Link - Settings  Soundbar+Surround . 2. From the Soundbar...

ENG - 12 ENG - 13 Connecting using an optical or analogue audio (aUX) Cable WIRELESS AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) R L OPTICAL OUT - AUDIO - optical Cable (not supplied) or audio (aUX) Cable (not supplied) Bottom of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console right Side of the Soun...

ENG - 14 ENG - 15 07 ConneCtInG a MoBILe DeVICe Method 1. Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • You cannot connect more than one Bluetooth device at a time. Bluetooth device the initial connection 1. Pre...

ENG - 16 ENG - 17 Installing an additional Soundbar when Samsung wireless speakers are already in use 1. On the Home screen of the Samsung Multiroom app, select Settings ( ) at the top, and then select “ add Speaker ”. 2. To connect the Soundbar to 2 Samsung wireless speakers and configure a surroun...

ENG - 18 ENG - 19 Surround VOL BASS SOUND MODE SMART MODE Source Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. • Bt PaIrInG mode To turn on “ Bt PaIrInG ” mode in “ Bt ” mode, press and hold the (Source) button for more than 5 seconds. See page 14 for details. Play / Pause (Bt/Wi-fi) Surround ...

ENG - 20 ENG - 21 09 SoftWare UPDate When the Soundbar is connected to the Internet, software updates automatically occur even when the Soundbar is turned off. • To use the Auto Update function, the Soundbar must be connected to the Internet. The Wi-Fi connection to the Soundbar will be terminated i...

ENG - 22 ENG - 23 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws . • Insert the Holder-Screws into the wide...

ENG - 24 ENG - 25 3. Check if the Soundbar is connected to Wi-Fi. • When connected, the Soundbar is found in the list of speakers when Samsung Multiroom app is run on the mobile device (e.g. smartphone or tablet). (See page 15 for details.) 4. Check for a DFS channel. • If your wireless router (Wi-F...

ENG - 26 ENG - 27 Precaution : the product will restart automatically if you turn on/off Wi-fi/ethernet. overall Standby Power Consumption (W) (all the network ports are “on” condition) 3.2W Wi-fi/ethernet Port deactivation method Press Wi-fi SetUP button on the product for 30 seconds to turn Wi-Fi/...