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HW-K850 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...
GETTING STARTED GeTTInG STarTeD SafeTy InformaTIon ● The following also applies to the Wireless Subwoofer (PS-KW1-3). 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 CaUtiOn triangle indicates that there is dangerous voltage...
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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.
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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 back of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches).
GETTING STARTED DoLBy aTmoS® this product supports Dolby atmos®. * What is Dolby atmos®? atmos technology enhances existing 5.1 channel surround sound systems by adding an overhead speaker. This envelops the listener in 360 degrees of sound, delivering an immersive, high-definition, rich, detailed, and deeper experience.
GETTING STARTED ConTenTS getting StarteD 26 fUnCtiOnS Safety information input Mode Dolby atmos® Bluetooth What’s included Using the Multiroom app Using the network Standby On DeSCriPtiOnS function Software Update front / right Side Panel Bottom Panel 34 trOUBLeSHOOting remote Control troubleshooting 15 inStaLLatiOn 35 aPPenDiX...
GETTING STARTED WHaT’S InCLUDeD BefOre reaDing tHe USer’S ManUaL note the following terms before reading the user manual. + icons used in this manual icon term Definition Caution Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled. note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.
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, HDmI1, HDmI2, or BT input. ● To turn on Bt Pairing mode, press and hold this button in BT mode.
See page 29.) SPK aDD DC 19V Press this button to connect the SerViCe Soundbar to a Samsung HUB (Power Supply in) (purchased separately) or a network. USB micro jack. To upgrade the Connect the aC/DC power (requires a smart device and the product's software.
(Default : On - anynet+ or Off - anynet+) The anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the remote from an WOOFER anynet+ compatible Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDmI cable. SOUNDBAR...
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DESCRIPTIONS SOUrCe Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. * Bt Pairing mode To turn on BT PaIrInG mode in Bluetooth function, press and hold the SOUrCe button for more than 5 seconds. Play / Pause (BT / WIfI) Press the p button to pause a music temporarily.
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DESCRIPTIONS WOOfer Push the button up or down to adjust the volume of the subwoofer to -12 or SOUND SOURCE -6 to +6. Pressing the button reverts the subwoofer volume to level 0. Push the button up or down to adjust the volume. LEVEL EFFECT Mute...
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DESCRIPTIONS USing tHe HiDDen BUttOnS Hidden Button reference page remote Control Button function SOUnD TV remote control on/off Page 12 SOUrCe BT Paring Page 27 p (Play / Pause) auto Power Down on/off (aUX mode) Page 26 ID SeT Page 20 WIfI SeTUP Page 10 Down...
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DESCRIPTIONS OUtPUt SPeCifiCatiOnS fOr tHe Different MODeS Of SOUND SOURCE SOUnD effeCt input effect Output SOURCE SOUND 2 ch 3.1.2 ch 5.1 ch 3.1.2 ch SOUND SOURCE SOUND SOURCE 2 ch 2.1 ch STanDarD 5.1 ch 3.1 ch LEVEL EFFECT SOUND SOURCE 2 ch...
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.
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INSTALLATION C TYPE : 700mm CENTER LINE 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. ●...
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INSTALLATION 6. Install 2 Bracket-Wall Mounts in the right orientation on the bottom of the Soundbar, using 2 Screws (m4 x L12). rear of the Soundbar right end of the Soundbar ● When assembling, make sure the hanger parts of the Bracket-Wall Mounts are located behind the rear of the Soundbar.
INSTALLATION 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown above so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws. ● Slide the Bracket-Wall Mounts down from the bottom to install it onto the Holder-Screws. DetaCHing tHe SOUnDBar frOM tHe WaLL 1.
CONNECTIONS ConneCTIonS ConneCTInG THe SUBWoofer ● 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. ●...
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CONNECTIONS COnneCting tHe SUBWOOfer ManUaLLy if tHe aUtOMatiC COnneCtiOn faiLS + Before you Begin ● make sure that the Soundbar and the subwoofer are plugged in. ● make sure that the Soundbar is turned on. 1. Press and hold iD Set on the rear of the subwoofer for at least 5 seconds. The red indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks.
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CONNECTIONS 6. When the connection is successfully established, the blue indicator on the rear of the subwoofer turn on without blinking. ● If the connection process fails, the blue indicator will flash continuously. Go to Step 1 and start again. LeD inDiCatOr LaMP StatUS On SUBWOOfer Status Description...
CONNECTIONS ConneCTInG To a TV ● Important: Before you begin, put the batteries into the remote. See page 12 for instructions. COnneCting tO a tV USing an HDMi (DigitaL) CaBLe HDMi Cable AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT SOUND...
CONNECTIONS COnneCting tO a tV USing a DigitaL OPtiCaL CaBLe Optical Cable (not supplied) OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUX IN SOUND SOURCE DIGITAL AUDIO IN AUX IN SOUND SOURCE DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) HDMI IN 1 DC 19V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD...
• make sure that "no encoding" is selected for bitstream in the audio output options. e.g., on a Samsung Player: Home menu Settings Sound Digital output: Select Bitstream (unprocessed). • If the audio output options include Secondary audio, make sure it is set to off.
CONNECTIONS HDMi CaBLe DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUX IN HDMi Cable HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI IN 1 HDMI OUT AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) (TV-ARC) HDMI IN 1 DC 19V Wi-Fi SETUP SPK ADD HDMI IN 2...
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. SOURCE SOUND Right Side of the Soundbar SOURCE SOUND Input mode display optical digital input D.IN ARC (HdMI out) input AuX input...
• 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" found by the Bluetooth device, switch to Bt Pairing mode by pressing and holding the button on the main unit’s right side or the SOUrCe button on the remote control, and then have the Bluetooth device...
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● 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" from the device's scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to Bt mode.
To use the Soundbar with the Samsung multiroom app, you must download and then install the Samsung multiroom app on your smart device. you can download the app from Google Play or the app Store. With the Samsung multiroom app installed, you can play music on your Soundbar that is stored on your smart device, located on other connected devices, provided by other content providers, or streamed from Internet radio stations.
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To launch the Samsung multiroom app, tap the multiroom app icon on your smart device. COnneCting tHe SOUnDBar tO yOUr netWOrK on your smart device, select the Samsung multiroom app. follow the directions on your smart device’s screen. you can use the following music sources with the Samsung multiroom app.
Soundbar via Bluetooth or Wi-fi. If you turn the Soundbar on via a Bluetooth connection, its input mode is set to BT automatically. To turn the Soundbar on via Wi-fi, you must have the Samsung multiroom app installed on your smart device.
2.0 USB jack (Type a) on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar. ● The micro USB to USB adapter cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care.
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FUNCTIONS + if UPDate is not displayed 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that contains the update files to the Soundbar's USB port. 2. Disconnect the Soundbar's power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar. ●...
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).
● 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 34, 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.
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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.