Samsung HW-N950 - Manuals

ENG - v 06 Connecting a Mobile Device 18 Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 18 Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) ------------------------- 21 07 Connecting an Amazon product 23 Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo) ------------------------- 23 Use voice commands ...

ENG - 2 01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE PAIR POWER x 2 Soundbar Main Unit Remote Control / Batteries Subwoofer Surround Speaker (Left / Right) 1 2 3 x 2 x 2 Power Cord (Subwoofer) Power Cord (Surround Speaker) Power Cord (Main Unit) HDMI Cable Bracket-Wall Mount x 2 x 2 (M4...

ENG - 3 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Top Panel Position the product so that the "Samsung Harman Kardon" logo is located on the top. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. ( Source) Button Selects the source input mode. Input mode Display Optical Digital inp...

ENG - 4 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) POWER SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) DIGI...

ENG - 5 03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) to connect the Subwoofer, Surround Speaker, and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1 Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power cord to the Left and Right Sur...

ENG - 6 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers When the Subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound. Recommended Speaker Layout 150° 150° 135° 135° 0° Subwoofer Soundbar Surround Speaker L Surround Speaker R CAUTION • Wireless receiving antennas are built into the w...

ENG - 7 Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers if automatic connection fails Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer or Surround Speakers are connected properly. • Make sure that the Soundbar is turned o...

ENG - 8 3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). LINK LED - Blue is On When the connection is successfully established, the blue indicators on the rear of the subwoofer and surround speakers turn on without blinking. NOTES • Do not connect the power cord of this product or your ...

ENG - 9 04 CONNECTING TO A 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 the TV’s remote control. – This feature is available on 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support B...

ENG - 10 • If “ TV ARC ” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar. NOTES • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital tran...

ENG - 11 Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly Connecting a TV via Bluetooth When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • Only one TV can be connected at a time. SOUN D MOD E PAIR OR Top of the Soundbar The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button o...

ENG - 13 Connecting via Wi-Fi Pre-connection Checklist 1. Confirm that your Samsung Smart TV was released after 2013 . This function is compatible only with Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013. 2. Make sure your Wireless router (Wi-Fi) is ready and working. 3. Make sure that the TV is connected to...

ENG - 14 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 2018 Home ( )  Settings ( )  Sound  Sound Output  [AV] Samsung Soundb...

ENG - 15 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 (Dolby Atmos® supported) • What is Dolby Atmos®? Atmos technology enhances existing 7.1 channel surround so...

ENG - 16 NOTE • When Dolby Atmos® is activated, “ DOLBY ATMOS ” appears in the front display. Configuring Dolby Atmos® on your BD player or other device. • Open the audio output options on the settings menu of your BD player or other device and make sure that “No Encoding” is selected for Bitstream....

ENG - 18 06 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE 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. SOUN D MOD E PAIR OR Top of the Soundbar Bluetooth device The ini...

ENG - 19 What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? • BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect a previously connected mobile device to the Soundbar. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button o...

ENG - 20 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 3. Launch the app, and then follow the instructions on the screen to register (add) your Soundbar in the app. • The automatic pop-up (the third illustration below) may not be available on some mobile devices. If this is the case, select and complete “ Add device ” from the app menu . Your S...

ENG - 23 07 CONNECTING AN AMAZON PRODUCT • This feature may not be available in some countries. • This service is provided by Amazon and can be terminated at any time. Samsung does not assume responsibility for service availability. Connect and use with an Amazon product (Amazon Echo) Use an Amazon ...

ENG - 25 Use voice commands to control the Soundbar • The Amazon Echo service you can use with your Soundbar is limited to music. Other services provided by Amazon Echo, such as news and weather, can only be accessed through your Amazon Echo product. Trigger + Command + Speaker name Use the Speaker ...

ENG - 26 08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE PAIR Power VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Turns the Soundbar on and off. VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Source Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. • BT PAIRING mode To turn on “ BT PAIRING ” mod...

ENG - 29 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar’s volume using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your Samsung remote t...

ENG - 31 09 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 - 32 2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’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 ...

ENG - 33 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 - 34 10 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 if the Sou...

ENG - 35 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 - 36 ; Connected via Wi-Fi 1. Check if the TV is a compatible model. • Only Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013 are supported. 2. Check if the TV is connected to Wi-Fi. • If the TV is not connected to Wi-Fi, use the network menu on the TV to establish a connection. (See the TV user manual.) 3....

ENG - 38 15 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-N950 Weight 8.8 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 1226.0 x 83.0 x 136.0 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 18W x 10 + 10W x 3, 4ohm Supported play formats LPCM 2ch, D...

ENG - 39 Precaution : The Soundbar will restart automatically if you turn on/turn off Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Port deactivation method Press the ID SET button on the bottom panel of the Soundbar for 30 seconds to turn Wi-Fi On / Off. Bluetooth Port deactivation method Press the NETWORK button on the bottom pan...

ENG - 2 01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE PAIR POWER x 2 Soundbar Main Unit Remote Control / Batteries Subwoofer Surround Speaker (Left / Right) 1 2 3 x 2 x 2 Power Cord (Subwoofer) Power Cord (Surround Speaker) Power Cord (Main Unit) Bracket-Wall Mount x 2 x 2 (M4 x L10) Wal...

ENG - 3 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Display Top Panel Position the product so that the "Samsung Harman Kardon" logo is located on the top. Volume Power Bottom Panel of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE NETWORK ID SET (WOOFER/REAR) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN 1...

ENG - 4 03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) to connect the Subwoofer, Surround Speaker, and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1 Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2 Connect the power cord to the Left and Right Sur...

ENG - 5 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer and Surround Speakers When the Subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound. Recommended Speaker Layout 150° 150° 135° 135° 0° Subwoofer Soundbar Surround Speaker L Surround Speaker R CAUTION • Wireless receiving antennas are built into the w...

ENG - 6 Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers if automatic connection fails Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer or Surround Speakers are connected properly. • Make sure that the Soundbar is turned o...

ENG - 8 04 CONNECTING TO A 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 the TV’s remote control. – This feature is available on 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support B...

ENG - 9 • If “ TV ARC ” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable (not supplied) is connected to the correct port. • Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar. Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of ...

ENG - 10 Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly Connecting a TV via Bluetooth When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • Only one TV can be connected at a time. SOUN D MOD E PAIR OR Top of the Soundbar The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button o...

ENG - 12 Connecting via Wi-Fi Pre-connection Checklist 1. Confirm that your Samsung Smart TV was released after 2013 . This function is compatible only with Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013. 2. Make sure your Wireless router (Wi-Fi) is ready and working. 3. Make sure that the TV is connected to...

ENG - 13 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 2018 Home ( )  Settings ( )  Sound  Sound Output  [AV] Samsung Soundb...

ENG - 14 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 (Dolby Atmos® supported) • What is Dolby Atmos®? Atmos technology enhances existing 7.1 channel surround so...

ENG - 15 NOTE • When Dolby Atmos® is activated, “ DOLBY ATMOS ” appears in the front display. Configuring Dolby Atmos® on your BD player or other device. • Open the audio output options on the settings menu of your BD player or other device and make sure that “No Encoding” is selected for Bitstream....

ENG - 17 06 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE 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. SOUN D MOD E PAIR OR Top of the Soundbar Bluetooth device The ini...

ENG - 19 07 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE PAIR Power VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Turns the Soundbar on and off. VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Source Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Mute VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Press the (Mute...

ENG - 22 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar’s volume using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your Samsung remote t...

ENG - 23 08 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 - 25 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 - 26 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 if the Sou...

ENG - 27 10 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 - 28 ; Connected via Wi-Fi 1. Check if the TV is a compatible model. • Only Samsung Smart TVs released after 2013 are supported. 2. Check if the TV is connected to Wi-Fi. • If the TV is not connected to Wi-Fi, use the network menu on the TV to establish a connection. (See the TV user manual.) 3....

ENG - 30 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-N950 Weight 8.8 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 1226.0 x 83.0 x 136.0 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 18W x 10 + 10W x 3, 4ohm Supported play formats LPCM 2ch, D...

ENG - 32 [Correct disposal of batteries in this product] (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Whe...