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- Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-A40R 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 PERSONNEL. Refer to the table below for an explanation of CAUTION symbols which may be on your Samsung product. • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with CAUTION liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
- Page 3 This equipment generates, uses and approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not location, go to our website:www.samsung.com/ installed and used in accordance with the recycling Or call, 1‐800‐SAMSUNG instructions, may cause harmful interference to WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm radio communications.
- Page 4 PRECAUTIONS 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your heat. house complies with the power 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the requirements listed on the identification polarized or grounding-type plug.
- Page 5 See this manual for safety instructions, product installation, components, connections, and product specifications. FULL MANUAL You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung’s on-line customer support center by scanning the QR code on the left. To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from Samsung’s website.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Checking the Components Inserting battery (AAA) into the Remote Control ------------------------- Product Overview Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar 1. Connecting the Wireless Surround speaker ------------------------- 2. Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting to your TV Method 1. - Page 7 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) ------------------------- Output specifications for the different sound effect modes ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount (Optional) Installation Precautions...
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Page 8: 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, Rear of the Wireless Surround Speaker) • To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care. -
Page 9: Inserting Battery (Aaa) Into The Remote Control
Inserting battery (AAA) into the Remote Control Match the polarity of the battery to the symbols on the battery compartment. ENG - 9... -
Page 10: Product Overview
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Right Side of the Soundbar The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes color depending on the Soundbar's current mode or status. -
Page 11: Bottom Panel Of The Soundbar
Volume Adjusts the volume. You can activate your Bluetooth connection by placing your phone in the NFC detection area of the Soundbar. • When you plug in the power cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds. •... -
Page 12: Connecting The Soundbar
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR 1. Connecting the Wireless Surround speaker Use the speaker cables to connect the two surround sound speakers to the Wireless Receiver Module. • When connecting the speaker cable, connect the core wire to the speaker. SURROUND-RIGHT SURROUND-RIGHT •... -
Page 13: Connecting Electrical Power
2. Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Soundbar and Wireless Surround Speaker to an electrical outlet. See the illustrations below. • For information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label : Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit, Rear of the Wireless Surround Speaker) Connecting Power Cord... - Page 14 Manually connecting the Wireless Surround speaker if automatic connection fails Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and Wireless Surround speaker are connected properly. • Make sure that the Soundbar is turned on. 1.
- Page 15 2. Repeat steps 2 through 3. POWER Others Errors Contact a Samsung Service Center. POWER NOTES • Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a wall outlet until all connections between components are complete.
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Page 16: Connecting To Your Tv
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, you can control the Soundbar using the TV’s remote control. – This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable. -
Page 17: Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly
(OR) Right Side of the Soundbar Press the (Source) button on the right side panel and then select the “D.IN” mode. Press the button on the remote control. (OR) 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. •... - Page 18 4. You can now hear TV sound from the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar A400-Series”) appears in the list, delete it. • Then repeat steps 1 through 3.
- Page 19 NOTE • If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. • In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 32.8 ft (10 m). •...
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Page 20: Connecting An External Device
05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via an optical cable or analog cable to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) -
Page 21: Connecting Using An Analog Audio (Aux) Cable
Connecting using an Analog Audio (AUX) Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console - AUDIO - - AUDIO - AUX IN AUX IN Audio (AUX) Cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN Bottom of the Soundbar (not supplied) (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect the AUX IN port on the Soundbar to the AUDIO OUT port of the Source Device using a... -
Page 22: Connecting A Usb Storage Device
06 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Bottom of the Soundbar USB (5V 0.5A) Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product. (OR) Right Side of the Soundbar Press the... - Page 23 Setting Repeat Play Options Repeat play When the Soundbar is in “USB” mode, each time you press the button the “USB” mode changes how it plays tracks in the following order: “Repeat - Off” > “Repeat - 1 song” > “Repeat - All songs”. See the table below for details.
- Page 24 File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 32kHz ~ 48kHz 32kbps~320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 32kHz ~ 48kHz 32kbps~320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16kHz ~ 24kHz 8kbps~160kbps MPEG 2.5 Layer3 8kHz ~ 12kHz 8kbps~160kbps *.wma WMA7/8/9/STD 8kHz ~ 48kHz 32kbps~320kbps...
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Page 25: Connecting A Mobile Device
(blue indicator is fast-blinking). Then go to step 2. 2. On your device, select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar A400-Series” from the list that appears. • When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, the blue LED should always be on. - Page 26 • 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 A400-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “Bluetooth”...
- Page 27 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, blue LED is slow-blinking Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (Source) button at the right side of the Soundbar or the...
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Page 28: Connecting Via Nfc Function
Connecting via NFC function Top of the Soundbar Bluetooth device Place your mobile device in the NFC detection area on top of the Soundbar. Check whether the Bluetooth connection is established. NOTES • Make sure that your mobile device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active. •... - Page 29 • 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 A400-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “Bluetooth”...
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Page 30: Using The Remote Control
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. LED Indicator Blink once one by one Blink once one by one • Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: –... - Page 31 [ / p / ] Press the button to select the previous music file. Press the button to play/pause a music file. Press the button to select the next music file. USB RANDOM The playback mode of the USB storage device changes to random repeat. Mute Press the button to mute the sound.
- Page 32 PAIR (Bluetooth PAIR) Press this button to pair a new Bluetooth device. Fast-Blinking LED Indicator Pairing status Connection is complete Press to enter the "USB" mode. LED Indicator ENG - 32...
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Page 33: Adjusting The Soundbar Volume With A Tv Remote Control
Samsung TV. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your Samsung remote to control the Soundbar’s volume. For more information, see the TV’s user manual. -
Page 34: Using The Hidden Buttons (Buttons With More Than One Function)
Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) Hidden Button How to Use the Remote Control Remote Control Function Pre-condition Button Press and hold the button for 5 seconds at the "AUX" mode. LED indicator Blinking Auto Power Down On Auto Power AUX mode, Blinking... - Page 35 Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to complete ID SET. LED indicator ID SET Power On Blue and Green alternately blink X 3 B G B G B G Press and hold button for 5 seconds. LED indicator Blinking Bluetooth...
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Page 36: Output Specifications For The Different Sound Effect Modes
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. LED indicator TX WIRELESS Power Off Blinking X 3 RESET Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Output Effect Input With Wireless Rear Speaker Kit 2.0 ch 2.0ch STANDARD 5.1 ch 2.0ch 2.0 ch 4.0ch SURROUND SOUND 5.1 ch 4.0ch ENG - 36... -
Page 37: Installing The Wall Mount (Optional)
09 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT (OPTIONAL) 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 38 NOTES – If your TV is installed on the wall, install the Soundbar 2 inches (5 cm) or more below --- 14.6” (370 mm) --- your TV. – Use a pencil to mark the holes’ positions. CENTER LINE 2’’ (50 mm) 0.25’’...
- Page 39 POWER AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN POWER (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN POWER (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) NOTE CAUTION – Supports for wall installation are built – Press the Soundbar down with sufficient into the back of the Soundbar. force to fix it to the wall.
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Page 40: Placing The Soundbar On Atv Stand
USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar. For more information about how to download update files, go to the Samsung Electronics website at (www.samsung.com Support). Then, select the product type or enter the model number of your Soundbar, select the Software &... -
Page 41: Update Procedure
USB thumb drive. This may cause NOTES the firmware update to fail. – The firmware update may not work properly 2. Go to https://www.samsung.com/us/ if audio files supported by the Soundbar are support/downloads/ on your computer ... -
Page 42: System Reset
System Reset Blinking X 4 5 Sec Right Side of the Soundbar With the Soundbar on, press the both (Volume) buttons on the body at the same time for at least 5 seconds. CAUTION – All the settings of the Soundbar are reset. Be sure to perform this only when reset is required. -
Page 43: 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). Soundbar does not turn on. -
Page 44: License
Bluetooth • If you have a problem with this product, we SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung strongly recommend you read the Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other... -
Page 45: Specifications And Guide
+41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % ~ 75 % Frequency range 20Hz~20kHz NOTES – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. – Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG - 45... - Page 46 LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited...
- Page 47 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Country Samsung Service Center Web Site Address Samsung Electronics America, Inc. IN THE US 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support 85 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park, NJ 07660 © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.