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  • Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-S50A 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 • This apparatus shall always be connected to a Refer to the table below for an explanation of AC outlet with a protective grounding symbols which may be on your Samsung product. connection. • To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,...
  • Page 3 However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the 2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains to lightning could damage the unit.
  • Page 4 Fabric cleaning Remove any dirt or stain on the product surface immediately. Removing and cleaning can be less effective for some substances or if left for a prolonged time. CAUTION • Use a vacuum cleaner or an adhesive lint roller to remove dust, handprints, and the likes.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- Product Overview Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------...
  • Page 6 Connecting an External Device Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Connecting a USB Storage Device Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Using Tap Sound ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions ------------------------- Wallmount Components ------------------------- Installing the Soundbar in front of TV Software Update Reset -------------------------...
  • Page 7: 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.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is Top Panel located on the top. 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.
  • Page 9: Bottom Panel Of The Soundbar

    • When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds. • When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. • If you hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to External Speaker.
  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. Cyan Blinks X1 Red Blinks X3 Indicator PAIR • Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: –...
  • Page 11 SOUND MODE By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white. White Blinks X1 Indicator    “Adaptive Sound” “Music” “DTS Virtual:X” “Standard” – Adaptive Sound Analyzes the content in real time and automatically provides an optimal sound field based on the characteristics of the content.
  • Page 12 Bluetooth PAIR Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode. When you press the button, the LED display changes as shown below. • Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn. → → Cyan Blinks X3 Green Blue Blinks...
  • Page 13 (Sound Control) By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. The desired settings can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white. White Blinks X1 Indicator “Treble”  “Bass”...
  • Page 14 WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL When subwoofer is connected, push the button up or down to adjust the woofer level to -12 or between -6 to +6. When subwoofer is disconnected, push the button up or down to adjust the bass level between -6 to +6.
  • Page 15: Using The Hidden Buttons (Buttons With More Than One Function)

    Standard 5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit, and Subwoofer can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit or the Subwoofer, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 15...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Soundbar Volume With A Tv Remote Control

    Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the following order: “Off-TV Remote” (Default mode), “Samsung-TV Remote”, “All-TV Remote”. The LED indicator status changes each time the mode is changed, as shown below.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Soundbar

    04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: • For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) (ARC)
  • Page 18: Connecting An Swa-9100S (Sold Separately)

    Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S, sold separately) to your Soundbar. 1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers. – When connecting the speaker cable, connect the core wire to the speaker.
  • Page 19 3. ID SET Press the Up button on the remote control for 5 seconds. • Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn. Remote Control Button LED Indicator → → Green Blue Blinks Pairing 5 Sec Cyan Blinks X3...
  • Page 20: Connecting An Swa-W500 (Sold Separately)

    Connecting an SWA-W500 (Sold Separately) 1. Turn off the Soundbar by pressing the (Power) button on the remote control. Red Blinks X3 PAIR 2. Plug in the Wireless Subwoofer, and then check its standby status. • Plug the Wireless Subwoofer power cord into an electrical outlet and into the Wireless Subwoofer to turn on the Wireless Subwoofer.
  • Page 21 3. ID SET Press the Up button on the remote control for 5 seconds. • Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn. Remote Control Button LED Indicator → → Green Blue Blinks Pairing 5 Sec Cyan Blinks X3...
  • Page 22: Using A Wired Connection To The Tv

    05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV Method 1. Connecting with HDMI CAUTION • When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. • To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC.
  • Page 23 • When the TV sound is not output, press the top panel of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the “Digital Audio In” mode. • When the sound is not output, check the HDMI Cable (not supplied) connection again. •...
  • Page 24: Method 2. Connecting Using An Optical Cable

    Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable Pre-connection Checklist • When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. • When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers. Bottom of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN Optical Cable...
  • Page 25: Using A Wireless Connection To The Tv

    3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar S5A-Series” 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 26 If the device fails to connect • If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar S5A-Series) on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it. • Then repeat steps 1 through 3. Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV...
  • Page 27: Connecting An External Device

    07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) SERVICE Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top (not supplied) box / Game console DC 24V Top of the Soundbar OPTICAL OUT - AUDIO - White On ->...
  • Page 28: Connecting A Usb Storage Device

    “USB” 1. Connect the Soundbar with the USB stick by the USB adapter cable above. • The Micro USB to USB adapter cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “USB”...
  • Page 29 File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2.5 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps *.wma Wave_Format_MSAudio1 16kHz ~ 48kHz 56kbps~128kbps...
  • Page 30: 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 S5A-Series) on the list of speakers on the Mobile device, delete it.
  • Page 31 Notes on Bluetooth connection • Locate a new device within 1 m to connect via Bluetooth communication. • If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. • The Soundbar automatically turns off after 20 minutes in the Ready state. •...
  • Page 32 Bluetooth Power On/Off If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the Soundbar when the Bluetooth Power On function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, the Soundbar turns on automatically. 1. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned on.
  • Page 33 Bluetooth Multi connection The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. Bluetooth device A Bluetooth device B TV Auto connect On/Off 1. Press and hold the PAIR button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned off.
  • Page 34 (A device that is not currently playing will be disconnected.) • Only 1 Samsung TV, or 2 Bluetooth devices can be connected to the Soundbar at one time. • The Soundbar will be disconnected from Bluetooth devices when it receives a connection request from a Samsung TV.
  • Page 35: Using Tap Sound

    Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play audio from the mobile device through the Soundbar. • This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device. • This function is only compatible on Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. SmartThings App...
  • Page 36: Installing The Wall Mount

    10 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide • Install on a vertical wall only. • Do not install in a place with high (M4 x L10) temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to Holder-Screw Screw support the product’s weight.
  • Page 37 2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Centre Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the centre of your TV (if you are Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and firmly into a support screw hole. then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape.
  • Page 38: Installing The Soundbar In Front Of Tv

    11 INSTALLING THE 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the SOUNDBAR IN Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. FRONT OF TV 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
  • Page 39: Software Update

    5 LEDs display White Important: Make sure there are no music files on the USB memory stick drive. This may cause the firmware update to fail. 2. Go to (samsung.com) select Enter Model  White moves from left to right...
  • Page 40: Reset

    Reset • This product has a DUAL BOOT function. If the firmware fails to update, you can update the firmware again. 5 Sec If LED sequence flashing is not displayed 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that With the Soundbar on, press the (Volume) contains the update files to the Soundbar’s buttons on the body at the same time for at least...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    ; Remote the power cord from the external ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. device and try again. Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung ; If there is no signal, the Soundbar TV: Home ( ) →...
  • Page 42: Licence

    TV is disabled. First turn off the TV. registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 43: 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 44: Specifications And Guide

    Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for Bluetooth more than 5 seconds to turn off Bluetooth Power Port deactivation method function. NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG - 44...
  • Page 45 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 46 EIRE UNITED KINGDOM EIRE his Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- is Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- beyond the control of Samsung. beyond the control of Samsung.
  • Page 47 © 2021 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 Country Samsung Service Centre ...

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