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HW-K551
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  • Page 1 HW-K550 HW-K551 User manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED SAFETY INFORMATION ● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-WK550, PS-WK551). 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. The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle CAUTION indicates that there is dangerous voltage Inside the...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    GETTING STARTED FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Class B FCC Statement Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) The included module(s) has been tested and found to that produce heat.
  • Page 4 GETTING STARTED PRECAUTIONS 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 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 (3~4 inches).
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 26 FUNCTIONS Safety Information Input Mode What’s Included Bluetooth Software Update DESCRIPTIONS 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Front / Right Side Panel Rear / Bottom Panel Troubleshooting Remote Control 32 APPENDIX 12 INSTALLATION Specifications Installing the Soundbar Installing the Wall Mount Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall provided for reference only and may differ from actual...
  • Page 6: What's Included

    Bracket-Wall Mount L Bracket-Wall Mount R (AH61-04106A) (AH61-04114A) ● The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above. ● Micro USB and HDMI cables are sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care.
  • Page 7: Descriptions

    DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS FRONT / RIGHT SIDE PANEL (Volume) Button Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. (Source) Button Right Side Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, or USB input. ●...
  • Page 8: Rear / Bottom Panel

    DESCRIPTIONS REAR / BOTTOM PANEL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. (Micro USB Port) DC 24V (Power Supply In) You can play the music from USB memory device if connecting Micro USB DIGITAL AUDIO IN Connect the AC/DC power memory device or USB cable...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    OFF - ANYNET+, ON - ANYNET+ The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the remote from an Anynet+ compatible Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. Press and hold the  button for about 5 seconds to turn the Auto Power Link function on or off.
  • Page 10 DESCRIPTIONS Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. Volume Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Play / Pause Press the p button to pause a file temporarily. Press the p button again to play the selected file. Skip Back If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press the [ button, the previous file is selected.
  • Page 11 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. ●...
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION A-TYPE : 616mm CENTER LINE B-TYPE : 360mm Center Line 2. Align the Paper Template's Center Line with the center of your TV (if you are mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. ●...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw firmly into a support screw hole. 6. Use the two Screws (M4 x L12) to attach both Bracket-Wall Mount L and R to the Soundbar's bottom. For a proper fit, make sure to align the bumps on the Soundbar to the holes on the brackets.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. ● Slightly tilt the Soundbar to insert both Holder-Screw heads into Bracket-Wall Mount holes. Push the Soundbar in the direction of the arrow to make sure both sides are firmly fixed.
  • Page 16: Detaching The Soundbar From The Wall

    INSTALLATION DETACHING THE SOUNDBAR FROM THE WALL 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of arrow, tilt it up slightly, and then pull it away from the wall as shown. ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping the unit. ●...
  • Page 17: Connections

    CONNECTIONS 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 SUBWOOFER AUTOMATICALLY The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly)
  • Page 18: Connecting The Swa-8000S (Sold Separately)

    CONNECTING THE SWA-8000S (SOLD SEPARATELY) ● Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-8000S) to your Soundbar. (Sold separately) ● Before connecting to the Wireless Receiver Module, connect your subwoofer first.
  • Page 19: Sold Separately

    CONNECTIONS If the Wireless Receiver Module is not linked to your Soundbar (displaying the LED indicator in Red), connect them as follows. 1. Turn off your Soundbar. 2. Press the (Mute) button on your remote control for 5~6 seconds until the ID SET message appears on your Soundbar display.
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ● Important: Before you begin, put the battery into the remote. See page 11 for instructions. CONNECTING TO A TV USING A DIGITAL OPTICAL CABLE Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Tv Using An Hdmi (Digital) Cable

    ● Anynet+ must be turned on. ● This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. 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.
  • Page 22: Using Bluetooth Power On Function

    To connect to the other TV, follow Steps 1 through 4 on the previous page. ● The TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2012 on. Check whether your TV supports the TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function before you begin.
  • Page 23: Connecting To External Devices

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES OPTICAL OR ANALOG AUDIO CABLE This unit comes equipped with one digital optical in jack and one analog audio (AUX) in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to external devices. Audio Cable (not supplied) AUX OUT AUX IN Optical Cable...
  • Page 24: Hdmi Cable

    1. Connect a USB adapter cable with a male USB 2.0 Micro USB plug (Type B) on one end and a standard female 2.0 USB jack (Type A) on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar. ● The USB adapter cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care.
  • Page 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: ●...
  • Page 26: Functions

    FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE button on the main unit’s right side or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the mode Press the you want. Right Side of the Soundbar Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN ARC (HDMI OUT) input AUX input HDMI HDMI input...
  • Page 27: Bluetooth

    • The device name can only be displayed in English. An underline " _ " will be displayed if the name is not in English. • If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with the Soundbar, delete the previous "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Kxxx K-Series" found by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Soundbar again.
  • Page 28 ● You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. ● Once you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Kxxx K-Series" from the device's scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to BT mode.
  • Page 29: Using The Samsung Audio Remote App

    Market search : Samsung Audio Remote + Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App To launch and use the Samsung Audio Remote app, touch the Audio Remote icon on your smart device, and then follow the directions on the screen. ● The Samsung Audio Remote app is only compatible with Android mobile phones and mobile devices...
  • Page 30: Software Update

    Note that if there are multiple update files, you must load them onto the USB device singly and use them to update the firmware one file at a time. Please visit samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center to receive more information about downloading update files.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below if this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
  • Page 32: Appendix

    ● If you have a problem with this product, we strongly recommend you read the appropriate section of this manual, review the Troubleshooting section on page 31, visit the Support page for your product at www.samsung.com, or call Samsung Product Support (1-800-726-7864) to find an answer before you contact a service center for a repair.
  • Page 33 To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 34 19 Chapin Rd. Building D, Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG U.S.A www.samsung.com/us/support 85 Challenger Road (1-800-726-7864) Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 ©2016 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved...

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