Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; SAFETY WARNINGS; WARNING; • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do; CAUTION; Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or; Wiring the Main Power Supply; IMPORTANT NOTICE
ENG - ii 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. CAUTI...
Page 3 - bared flexible cord. Never attempt to insert bare; IMPORTANT; PRECAUTIONS; requirements listed on the identification
ENG - iii However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. Never attempt to insert bare wires directly into a mains socket. A pl...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; Checking the Components; – Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar; Connecting to your TV; – Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; USER MANUAL
ENG - iv CONTENTS 01 Checking the Components 2 Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- 2 02 Product Overview 3 Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 3 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- 4 03 Conn...
Page 5 - Specifications and Guide; Specifications
ENG - v Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- 12 – Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- 12 05 Connecting an External Device 14 Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- 14 Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- 15 06 Connecti...
Page 6 - 1 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
ENG - 2 01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS Soundbar Main Unit Subwoofer x 2 VOL WOOFER SOUNDBAR SOUND MODE PAIR Power Cord (Subwoofer, Soundbar) AC/DC Adapter (Soundbar) Remote Control / Batteries x 2 x 2 x 2 Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw Screw Bracket-Wall Mount • For more information about the power suppl...
Page 7 - 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW; Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar
ENG - 3 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Top Panel Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. • Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automati...
Page 8 - Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
ENG - 4 Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DC 24V HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. ...
Page 9 - 3 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR; Connecting Electrical Power; Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer.
ENG - 5 03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1. Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2. Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Soundbar. ...
Page 10 - Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer; Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar; LED Indicator Lights on the Rear of Subwoofer; LED
ENG - 6 Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer When the subwoofer is connected, you can enjoy rich bass sound. Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar When you turn the power on after connecting the power cables to the Soundbar and subwoofer, the subwoofer is automatically conn...
Page 11 - Before performing the manual connection procedure below:; Up; ID SET
ENG - 7 Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly. • Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on. 1. Press and hold ID SET on the rear of...
Page 12 - Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers.
ENG - 8 NOTES • 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. • If the main unit is powered off, the wireless su...
Page 13 - Press and hold the; button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds.; The Soundbar will automatically power on when; stuttering from the woofer as the connection finalises.; If the SWA-8500S is not connected, repeat the procedure from Step 2.
ENG - 9 2. Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it into an electrical outlet. • The LINK LED indicator (blue LED) on the Wireless Receiver Module blinks. If the LED does not blink, press the ID SET button on the back of the Wireless Receiver Module with a pen tip f...
Page 14 - 4 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV; you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable.; Method 1. Connecting with a Cable; Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable; TV ARC
ENG - 10 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 the TV’s remote control. – This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that suppo...
Page 15 - Connecting using an Optical Cable
ENG - 11 • If TV sound is inaudible, press the (Source) button on the remote control or on the top of the Soundbar to switch to “ D.IN ” mode. The screen displays “ D.IN ” and “ TV ARC ” in sequence, and TV sound is played. • If “ TV ARC ” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main u...
Page 16 - Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly; Connecting a TV via Bluetooth; The initial connection
ENG - 12 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 The initial connection 1. Press the PAIR button on the remote control...
Page 17 - If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar.
ENG - 13 Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “ BT ”. • Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) • To ...
Page 18 - 5 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE; Connecting using an HDMI Cable
ENG - 14 05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an HDMI Cable HDMI HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI OUT HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Cable (not suppl...
Page 19 - Connect
ENG - 15 Connecting using an Optical Cable USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied) Bottom of the Soundbar Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console D.IN 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of ...
Page 20 - 6 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE; Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product.; USB; ” appears in the display screen.; File Format Type Compatibility list; time to access and play files.
ENG - 16 06 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB port DC 24V HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) USB 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product. 2...
Page 21 - 7 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE; Connecting via Bluetooth; If the device fails to connect
ENG - 17 07 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. • The connection is limited to one TV or two Bluetooth devices at the same time. SOUN D MOD E PAIR OR Bluetooth device The initi...
Page 22 - What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING?
ENG - 18 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...
Page 23 - Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar; BT DISCONNECTED; Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device; BT; More About Bluetooth
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...
Page 24 - Bluetooth Multi connection; Bluetooth Multi Pairing; How to pair multiple devices to the Soundbar
ENG - 20 Bluetooth Multi connection The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. Bluetooth device A Bluetooth device B 1. Connect the Soundbar to up to two Bluetooth devices. (See page 17) 2. Play music from one of the connected Bluetooth devices while two devices are conne...
Page 25 - 8 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL; How to Use the Remote Control
ENG - 21 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. Mute VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR Press the (Mute...
Page 28 - OFF; button for 5 seconds repeatedly; WOOFER; WOOFER
ENG - 24 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...
Page 30 - Installation Precautions; Install on a vertical wall only.; Wallmount Components; Place the; Wall Mount Guide; against the wall; Wall Mount Guide
ENG - 26 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...
Page 31 - then fix the; firmly into a support screw hole.
ENG - 27 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 ...
Page 32 - UPDATE; system firmware in the future.; to download update files, go to the Samsung; How to check the Firmware
ENG - 28 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)...
Page 33 - Update Procedure; If UPDATE is not displayed; NOTES
ENG - 29 Update Procedure Important: The updating function erases all user settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update. Note that updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too. 1. Connect a USB thumb drive to the USB port on your...
Page 34 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING; The unit will not turn on.; Is the power cord firmly plugged into the wall; connection is firm and secure.; Sound dropouts occur in BT mode.
ENG - 30 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the wall outlet and power adapter? ; Unplug and reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet and the power adapter to make sure the connection is secure. Is the...
Page 35 - The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition; 3 OPEN SOURCE; (b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and
ENG - 31 12 LICENCE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the S...
Page 36 - 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE; SOUND MODE
ENG - 32 15 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE Specifications Model Name HW-T550 USB 5V/0.5A Weight 2.1 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 860.0 x 55.0 x 85.0 mm Operating Temperature Range 0°C to +45°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 160W(40Wx4) Supported play formats (DTS 2.0 and DT...
Page 38 - United Kingdom
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...
