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FULL MANUAL HW-B550 Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
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• 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,...
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PRECAUTIONS 5. The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your in the general household trash. Do not house complies with the power expose the battery to excess heat, direct requirements listed on the identification sunlight, or fire.
Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar ------------------------- Using a wired connection to the TV Method 1. Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- Method 2.
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Connecting an External Device Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Connecting a USB Storage Device Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions ------------------------- Wallmount Components ------------------------- Software Update...
• 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.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Top Panel Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off. • Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: –...
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI TO TV HDMI IN (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V...
03 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct.
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WOOFER By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker. TONE CH LEVEL • Press the button to select VIRTUAL CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume SOUND CONTROL MODE between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. CH LEVEL •...
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Press the indicated areas to select Up/Down/Left/Right. Up/Down/ PAIR Left/Right Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions. SOUND MODE • Repeat To use the Repeat function in “USB” mode, press the Up button. • Music Skip WOOFER Press the Right button to select the next music file.
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By pressing the button, you can select the desired sound mode. SOUND SURROUND SOUND BASS BOOST GAME ADAPTIVE DTS VIRTUAL:X MODE STANDARD SOUND MODE – SURROUND SOUND Provides a wider sound field than standard. – BASS BOOST WOOFER Sound field mode with emphasis on bass sound.
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch WOOFER STANDARD 5.1 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 13...
• 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.
04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1. Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2. Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Soundbar. 3.
Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the Connection failed instructions for manual connection on page 17. Red and blue See the contact information Blinking Malfunction for the Samsung Service Centre in this manual. ENG - 16...
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• The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. ID SET SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec 3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and...
Wireless Receiver Module (sold separately) is clear of any obstructions. Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S sold separately) to your Soundbar.
05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. • When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled 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.
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• If TV sound is inaudible, press the (Source) button on the remote control or on the top of the Soundbar to switch to “D.IN” mode. The screen displays “D.IN” and “TV ARC” in sequence, and TV sound is played. •...
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. Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar (not supplied)
06 USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV Connecting a TV via Bluetooth When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • Only one TV can be connected at a time. The initial connection 1.
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Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “BT”. • Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) •...
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07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar HDMI External Device HDMI IN HDMI Cable HDMI OUT...
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Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Optical Cable Set-top box / Bottom of the Soundbar (not supplied) Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Top of the Soundbar USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN D.IN 1.
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08 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) 1.
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(Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”. 2. On your device, select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar B5-Series” from the list that appears. • When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, [Bluetooth Device Name] → “BT”...
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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 B5-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “BT”...
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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, the Soundbar will display “BT DISCONNECTED”...
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Soundbar at the same time. NOTES • 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.
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10 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Wall Mount Guide Installation Precautions • Install on a vertical wall only. (M4 x L10) • Do not install in a place with high temperature or humidity. Holder-Screw Screw • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight.
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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.
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(bottom) part of the Bracket-Wall your Soundbar. For more information about how Mounts, and then slide the Bracket-Wall to download update files, go to the Samsung Mounts down so that the Bracket-Wall Electronics website at Mounts rest securely on the www.samsung.comSupport.
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USB thumb drive. This may cause if audio files supported by the Soundbar are the firmware update to fail. stored in the USB storage device. 2. Go to (samsung.com) select Enter Model • Do not disconnect the power or remove the Number and enter the model of your USB device while updates are being applied.
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; The cable connection to the Soundbar may ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. not be loose. Remove the cable and Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung connect again. TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) →...
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Change the TV’s audio output to Bluetooth moves too far away from the PCM or Dolby Digital. Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → out. Move the device closer to the Settings ( ) →...
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, models) Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung – As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung has Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other determined that this product or product...
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14 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 15 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 184.0 x 346.0 x 295.0 mm AMPLIFIER 250W Rated Output power NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG - 39...
Soundbar 底部面板 HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI TO TV HDMI IN (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI TO TV HDMI TO TV...
04 連接 SOUNDBAR 連接電源 使用電源元件 將低音炮和 Soundbar 按以下次序連接至電源插座 : 1. 將電源線連接至低音炮。 2. 將電源輸出線連接至電源適配器, 然後連接至 Soundbar。 3. 將電源線連接至牆上插座。 參閱下圖。 • 如需更多有關電源功率需求和耗電資料, 請參閱產品標籤。 (標籤:Soundbar 主設備底部) DC 24V 電源線 POWER 電源線 DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 連接電源 USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI TO TV...
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低音炮後方 2. 按住遙控器上的上按鈕最少 5 秒。 • Soundbar 顯示螢幕上將顯示 ID SET 訊息 ,然後在短時間內消失。 • ID SET 完成後 , Soundbar 會自動開啟 。 ID SET SAMSUNG 標誌位於頂部 5 Sec 3. 檢查 LINK LED 亮起藍色 (連接完成)。 Soundbar 和無線低音炮連接後 , LINK LED 指示燈停止閃爍並亮起藍色 。 亮起藍色...
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07 連接外部裝置 使用連接線或藍牙連接至外部裝置, 以透過 Soundbar 播放外部裝置的聲音。 方法 1 。使用 HDMI 線連接 Soundbar 的頂部 HDMI HDMI IN 外部裝置 HDMI 線 HDMI OUT HDMI TO TV (ARC) Soundbar 底部 HDMI IN HDMI 線 (ARC) 1. 使用 HDMI 纜線連接 Soundbar 底部的 HDMI 連接埠和相關數位裝置的 HDMI OUT 連 接埠。...
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方法 2 。使用光纖線連接 Soundbar 底部 BD / DVD 播放機 / 光纖線 (未提供) 機頂盒 / 遊戲機 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Soundbar 的頂部 USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN D.IN 1. 使用數位光纖連 (未提供) 接線連接主設備上的 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) 和外部 裝置的 OPTICAL OUT 插孔 。 2.
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08 連接 USB 儲存裝置 您可以透過 Soundbar 播放位於 USB 儲存裝置上的音樂檔案 。 USB 埠 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN DC 24V (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) 1. 經由產品底部的 USB 插口連接 USB 裝置。 2.
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13 授權 [ENERGY STAR] Manufactured under license from Dolby ENERGY STAR qualified model only – Your Samsung product is ENERGY STAR Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the qualified in its factory default setting. double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Change to certain features, settings and Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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