Samsung HW-S60B - Quick Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY WARNINGS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may
be on your Samsung product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is
present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind
of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that this product has
included important literature concerning
operation and maintenance.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that
it does not require a safety connection to
electrical earth (ground).
If this symbol is not present on a product with
a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable
connection to protective earth (ground).

AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the
rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC
voltage.

DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the
rated voltage marked with the symbol is DC
voltage.

Caution, Consult instructions for use : This
symbol instructs the user to consult the user
manual for further safety related information.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

•

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

•

This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a
protective grounding connection.

•

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be
pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall
be readily operable.

•

Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put

objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

•

To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power
plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must
be easily and readily accessible at all times.

PRECAUTIONS

1.

Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor.

If you place the AC/DC Adapter so that it is hanging with the AC
cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances
could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

2.

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with

the power requirements listed on the identification sticker

located on the bottom of your product. Install your product
horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space
around it for ventilation (7~10 cm). Make sure the ventilation

slots are not covered. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or

other equipment which may become hot. This unit is designed
for continuous use. To fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC
plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you intend to leave
it unused for a long period of time.

3.

During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall
outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

4.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat
sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to
malfunction.

5.

Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess

heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic
or electric fields. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall

socket if the unit malfunctions. Your product is not intended
for industrial use. It is for personal use only. Condensation may
occur if your product has been stored in cold temperatures. If
transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately
2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before
using.

6.

The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are
harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery in the
general household trash. Do not expose the battery to excess

heat, direct sunlight, or fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble,

or overheat the battery.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if the

battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

03 CONNECTING THE

SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power

•

For more information about the required electrical power and
power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
(Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

SERVICE

DC 19V

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

SERVICE

DC 19V

SERVICE

DC 19V

Bottom of the Soundbar

Main Unit

04 CONNECTING WITH A

CABLE

HDMI Cable

Optical Cable (not supplied)

Bottom of the Soundbar

TV

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL OUT

HDMI 입력

(ARC)

HDMI 출력

OPTICAL 출력

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

SERVICE

DC 19V

White On -> Off

“

Digital Audio In

”

Bottom of the Soundbar

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

SERVICE

DC 19V

TV / BD / DVD player /
Set-top box / Game console

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL OUT

HDMI 입력

(ARC)

HDMI 출력

OPTICAL 출력

White On -> Off

“

Digital Audio In

”

NOTES

•

When the TV sound is not output, press the

(Multi Function)

button

at the top of the Soundbar or the

(Source)

button

on the remote control to select the “

Digital Audio In

” mode.

•

The recommended cable is

High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet

.

•

When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be
sure to remove the covers.

Using the Q-Symphony Function

For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output
sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. When the
Soundbar is connected, the menu, “

TV+Soundbar

” appears under

the

Sound Output

menu of the TV.

•

TV menu example:

TV + [AV] Soundbar series name (HDMI /

Wi-Fi)

NOTES

•

It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV.

•

This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable or Optical
Cable (not supplied) or Wi-Fi is connected.

•

The message displayed may differ with the TV model.

•

Ensure that your TV and Soundbar are connected to the same
wireless router/frequency.

•

This function is available in some Samsung TVs and some
Soundbar models.

Using the SpaceFit Sound

Provides optimized sound quality by analyzing the listening spaces.

05 CONNECTING WIRELESSLY

Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via
Bluetooth

Red

→

Green

→

Blue Blinks

Cyan

Blinks X3

Pairing

Connection is complete

“Ready to connect via Bluetooth.”

NOTE

•

If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device,
enter <0000>.

Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless
Network)

To connect a Soundbar to a mobile device via a wireless network
(Wi-Fi), the

SmartThings

app is required.

1.

Connect your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the
Wi-Fi network the TV is connected to.

2.

Install and launch the

SmartThings

app on your mobile device

(smartphone, tablet, etc.).

3.

Follow the instructions in the app screen on the mobile device
to connect the Soundbar to your Wi-Fi network.

06 TROUBLESHOOTING

Before seeking assistance, check the following.

Soundbar does not turn on.

•

Check whether the power cord of the Soundbar is correctly
inserted into the outlet.

Soundbar works erratically.

•

After removing the power cord, insert it again.

•

Try again after resetting the product.

•

If there is no signal, the Soundbar automatically turns off
after a certain period of time. Turn on the power.

Remote control does not work.

•

Point the remote directly at the Soundbar.

•

Replace the batteries with new ones.

The red LED indicator light on the soundbar stays on.

•

The microphone is turned off. Turn on the microphone.

LED Indicator

Red On

“

Mic Off

”

“

Mic On

”

The Soundbar does not output any sound.

•

The volume of the Soundbar is too low or muted. Adjust the
volume.

•

When any external device (STB, Bluetooth device, mobile
device, etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external
device.

•

For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV:
Home (

) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( )→

Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar)

•

Remove the cable from the Soundbar and then reconnect it.

If the TV is not connected via HDMI (ARC).

•

Check whether the HDMI cable is correctly connected to the
ARC terminal.

•

Connection may not be possible due to the connected
external device (set-top box, game console, etc.). Directly
connect the Soundbar.

•

HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. Turn on the CEC on
the TV menu. (Samsung TV: Home (

) → Menu → Settings

(

) → All Settings ( )→

Connection

→ External Device

Manager → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ON)

The Soundbar will not connect via Bluetooth.

•

When connecting a new device, switch to Bluetooth Pairing
for connection. (Press the

PAIR

button on the remote

control or press the

(Mic On/Off)

button on the body for at

least 5 seconds.)

•

Reconnect it after removing the Bluetooth speaker list on
the device to connect. (Samsung TV: Home (

) → Menu →

Settings (

) → All Settings ( )→ Sound → Sound Output

→ Bluetooth Speaker List)

The sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth.

•

Some devices can cause radio interference if they are located
too close to the Soundbar. e. g. microwaves, wireless routers,
etc.

•

If your device that is connected via Bluetooth moves too far
away from the Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop out.
Move the device closer to the Soundbar.

•

If a part of your body is in contact with the Bluetooth
transceiver or the product is installed on metal furniture, the
sound may drop out. Check the installation environment and
conditions for use.

Unable to connect to Wi-Fi.

•

Make sure the wireless router is turned on and then
reconnect the wireless router after rebooting.

•

The Soundbar will not connect if the wireless signal is too
weak. Try moving the router closer to the Soundbar, or
eliminating any obstacles that are between the Soundbar and
the router, if possible.

The Soundbar does not turn on automatically with the TV.

•

When you turn off the Soundbar while watching TV, power
synchronization with the TV is disabled. First turn off the TV.

07 LICENCE

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012-2021 Dolby

Laboratories. All rights reserved.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under
license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/
Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other
companies). DTS, Digital Surround, Virtual:X, and the DTS logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States

and other countries. © 2021 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia

Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.

•

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for
Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how

•

The Spotify Software is subject to third party licences found
here : https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

•

Apple, Airplay, iPhone, iPad, and Mac are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•

Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory

has been designed to work specifically with the technology
identified in the badge and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards.

[ENERGY STAR]

ENERGY STAR qualified model only

–

Your Samsung product is ENERGY STAR qualified in its factory

default setting. Change to certain features, settings and
functionality in this product can change the power consumption,
possibly beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR

qualification.

– Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy.

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the Government agencies,

designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.

Refer to www.energystar.gov for more information of the ENERGY
STAR Program.

ENERGY STAR qualified model only

(Applicable to Thin Client models only)

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

– The ENERGY STAR Program has been to reduced greenhouse gas

emissions and save energy through voluntary labeling.

– Power management setting of this product have been enabled by

default, and have various timing setting from 1 minutes to 5 hours.

– The product can wake with a button press on the chassis from

sleep mode.

ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other models)

– As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung has determined that this

product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guideline

for energy efficiency.

To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open
sources, contact Samsung Open Source
(http://opensource.samsung.com)

08 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 product (i.e. where the user manual has not been
read)

(b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect

with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been
read).

•

You will be informed of the administration fee amount before a
technician visits.

09 SPECIFICATIONS AND

GUIDE

Specifications

Model Name

HW-S60B / HW-S61B

Weight

2.7 kg

Dimensions (W x H x D)

670.0 x 62.0 x 105.0 mm

Operating Temperature Range

+5°C to +35°C

Operating Humidity Range

10 % ~ 75 %

AMPLIFIER
Rated Output power

(30W x 2) + (30W x 2) + (30W x 2) + 20W

Supported play formats

Dolby 5.1ch / Dolby Digital Plus /
Dolby ATMOS (Dolby Digital Plus) /
DTS 5.1ch / LPCM 2ch

WIRELESS DEVICE OUTPUT POWER
Wi-Fi max transmitter power

100mW at 2.4GHz – 2.4835GHz, 200mW at 5.15GHz – 5.25GHz,
100mW at 5.25GHz – 5.35GHz & 5.47GHz – 5.725GHz

BT max transmitter power

100mW at 2.4GHz – 2.4835GHz

NOTES

•

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the

specifications without notice.

•

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Precaution : The Soundbar will restart automatically
if you turn on/turn off Wi-Fi.

Overall Standby Power Consumption (W)

4.2W

Wi-Fi
Port deactivation method

Press the

CH LEVEL

button on the remote control of the

Soundbar for 30 seconds to turn Wi-Fi On / Off.

Bluetooth
Port deactivation method

Press the

TONE CONTROL

button on the remote control of the

Soundbar for 30 seconds to turn Bluetooth On / Off.

Hereby, Samsung declares that this radio equipment is in

compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and the relevant UK

statutory requirements.
The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: http://www.samsung.com go to
Support and enter the model name.
This equipment may be operated in all EU countries and in the UK.
The 5GHz WLAN(Wi-Fi or SRD) function of this equipment may
only be operated indoors.

[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. Where
marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the
battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference
levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can
cause harm to human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse,
please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle
them through your local, free battery return system.

Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates
that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger,
headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from
other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where

they purchased this product, or their local government office,

for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the
terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.

For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments

and product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH, WEEE,

Batteries, visit: www.samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/
sustainability/environment/our-commitment/data/

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/1782

Ecodesign requirements for external power supplies :
www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_component

© 2022 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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01 CHECKING THE

COMPONENTS

Soundbar Main Unit / Soundbar Remote Control / Batteries
/ Power Cord / AC/DC Adapter / HDMI Cable / Wall Mount
Guide / Holder-Screw X 2 / Bracket-Wall Mount X 2 / Screw
(M4 x L10) X 2

NOTES

•

For more information about the power supply and power
consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label:
Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

•

To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a
Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care.

• Design, specifications, and App screen are subject to change

without prior notice.

02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

Volume

Multi Function Button

In standby mode, press the

(Multi Function)

button to

turn on the Soundbar.
Press the

(Multi Function)

button to change the mode.

LED Indicator

White On -> Off

“

Digital Audio In

” or

“

TV ARC

”

White On -> Off

“

Wi-Fi

”

White On -> Off

“

Bluetooth

”

Mic On/Off Button

Press the

(Mic On/Off)

button to turn on or off the

microphone.

LED Indicator

Red On

“

Mic Off

”

“

Mic On

”

LED indicator

The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes colour

depending on the Soundbar's current mode or status.

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

SERVICE

DC 19V

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

SERVICE

DC 19V

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

(ARC)

SERVICE

DC 19V

DC 19V (Power Supply In)

Connect the AC/DC power adapter.

SERVICE

Connect a USB storage device to upgrade the product's
software.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external
device.

HDMI (ARC)

Connect to the HDMI (ARC) port on a TV.

USER MANUAL

HW-S60B / HW-S61B

You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung’s on-line customer support centre by scanning the QR code.
To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from Samsung’s website.
(http://www.samsung.com/support)

AH81-15237J-01

SOUND

MODE

WOOFER

TONE

CONTROL

CH LEVEL

OR

OR

When in “

Bluetooth

” mode

5 Sec