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  • Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-S800B / HW-S801B 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 Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be • This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a on your Samsung product. protective grounding connection. • To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be...
  • Page 3 WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL the Samsung service centre. WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL • Do not arbitrarily disassemble the remote control.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Checking the Components Product Overview Top Panel of the Soundbar..................... .7 Rear Panel of the Soundbar .
  • Page 5 Software Update Auto Update....................... . . 30 USB Update .
  • Page 6: Checking The Components

    • 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. • For more information about the wallmount or rubber-foot, see pages 28~29.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar LED indicator The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes colour depending on the Soundbar’s current mode or status. The colour of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active mode as described below. White LED White LED Multicolour LED...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Of The Soundbar

    Rear Panel of the Soundbar SERVICE SERVICE DC 19V DC 19V HDMI HDMI (ARC) (ARC) SERVICE HDMI DC 19V (ARC) SERVICE Connect a USB storage device to upgrade the product’s software. HDMI (ARC) Connect to the HDMI (ARC) port on a TV. (See page 17) SERVICE DC 19V DC 19V...
  • Page 9: Using The Soundbar Remote Control

    03 USING THE SOUNDBAR REMOTE CONTROL About the Remote control • Use the Remote less than 6 m from the product. The usable distance may vary with the wireless environmental conditions. • When the remote control does not work due to low battery, charge it by using the USB-C type port. •...
  • Page 10 Press the button to display information about the current function. (See page 7) When connected to Dolby Atmos®, the LED indicator blinks cyan 3 times. Info By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white.
  • Page 11: Active Voice Amplifier (Ava)

    By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound. The defired item can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. This function is enabled in Sound mode excluding in Standard mode. TONE CONTROL • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select “Treble” or “Bass” in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
  • Page 12: Output Specifications For The Different Sound Effect Modes

    3.1.2 ch 5.1.4 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the vendor you purchases the Soundbar from. • The Surround Speakers will not produce sounds for 2 channel output while STANDARD mode is in use. To enable sound for the Surround Speakers, change the effect mode to SURROUND.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Soundbar Volume With A Tv Remote Control

    • Set the TV speaker to External Speaker to use this function. • Manufacturers supporting this function: Samsung, VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA 1. Turn Off the Soundbar. 2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Soundbar

    04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting the power and units Use the Power cord to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: • 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) 1.
  • Page 15: Manually Connecting The Subwoofer

    Manually connecting the Subwoofer Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer is connected properly. • Make sure that the Soundbar is turned off. 1. Turn off the Soundbar main. 2.
  • Page 16: Led Indicator Lights On The Rear Of Subwoofer

    Connecting an SWA-9500S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9500S, sold separately) to your Soundbar. For detailed information on connections, see the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit manual.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv

    05 CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting the TV that supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) CAUTION • When using an HDMI to MINI HDMI cable, take caution not to break the cable terminal. • When the HDMI cable is connected, the HDMI signal is received first. •...
  • Page 18: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S***B” from the list on TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the Samsung TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.
  • Page 19: Connecting Via Wi-Fi

    1. For more information about Wi-Fi connection to the Soundbar, see page 25, “Method 2. Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)”. 2. Change the input source of the TV by using the Audio menu to Soundbar. • Samsung TVs released in 2017 or later Sound → Sound Output → [AV] Samsung Soundbar S***B (Wi-Fi) ENG - 19...
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Tv That Supports Dolby Atmos

    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. For example, on a Samsung BD Player, go to Home Menu → Sound → Digital Output and then select Bitstream (unprocessed).
  • Page 21: Using The Q-Symphony Function

    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. Select the corresponding menu.
  • Page 22: Using The Spacefit Sound

    ( Up ) → “SpaceFit Sound On”) • This is available in all Sound modes. Method 2. Connecting via TV To enable this function, turn on the Adaptive Sound+ mode on your Samsung TV menu. (Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) →...
  • Page 23: Connecting A Mobile Device

    3. Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S***B”) in the list of speakers on the Mobile device, delete it. • Repeat steps 1 and 2.
  • Page 24 • A Bluetooth device may experience noise or malfunction under in the following conditions: ‒ When the body is in contact with the signal transceiver on the Bluetooth device or Soundbar ‒ In corners or when there is an obstacle in proximity, such as a wall or partition, where electrical changes may occur. ‒...
  • Page 25: Method 2. Connecting Via Wi-Fi (Wireless Network)

    Method 2. 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. The initial connection 1. Install and launch the SmartThings app from your mobile device (smartphone or tablet). 2.
  • Page 26: Using The Tap Sound

    Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play the sound of content on the mobile device through the Soundbar. • This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device. • This function is only compatible with Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. SmartThings App...
  • Page 27: Connecting Via Apple Airplay

    • This Samsung Soundbar supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later. With AirPlay 2, you can stream music, podcasts, and other audio from your Apple devices to the Samsung Soundbar. • Make sure the Soundbar is powered on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple device.
  • Page 28: Installing The Wall Mount

    08 INSTALLING THE WALL 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 MOUNT the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape. •...
  • Page 29: Installing The Soundbar In Front Of Tv

    09 INSTALLING THE 6. Install the 2 Bracket-Wall Mounts in the correct orientation on the rear of the Soundbar using 2 Holder-screws. SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF • When assembling, make sure the hanger part of the Bracket- Wall Mounts are located behind the rear of the Soundbar. Rear of Soundbar Right end of Soundbar Microphones...
  • Page 30: Software Update

    USB drive that contains the update firmware to the indicator Cyan Blinks X3 SERVICE port of the Soundbar. 1. Go to (www.samsung.com) → search for the model name from the customer support menu option. • For more information about update, refer to Upgrade Guide. Red Blinks → Off 2.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    ) → Connection → External Device Manager → etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external device. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ON) • For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: There is no sound in when connecting to the TV in HDMI (ARC) Home ( ) →...
  • Page 32: Licence

    12 LICENCE 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.
  • Page 33: Open Source Licence Notice

    • 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.
  • Page 34: Specifications And Guide

    SRD max transmitter power 25mW at 5.775GHz – 5.875GHz NOTE • 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.
  • Page 35 • 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.
  • Page 36 Samsu beyond the control of Samsu This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- beyond the cont e of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that te of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship.
  • Page 37 © 2022 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care Centre. Country Samsung Service Centre  Web Site 0333 000 0333 www.samsung.com/uk/support...

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