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User guide HW-B73MD Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com...
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Samsung products and recycling Refer to the table below for an explanation of WARNING! Never dispose of batteries in a fire symbols which may be on your Samsung product. because they may explode. Do not dissemble, crush, puncture, heat, burn or reuse batteries.
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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.
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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 hinder in any way the safety purpose requirements listed on the identification of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar ------------------------- Using a wired connection to the TV Method 1. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Method 2.
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Connecting an External Device Method 1. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Method 2. Connecting using an HDMI 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 Center 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 HDMI HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV USB (5V 0.5A) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI TO TV (ARC) (ARC) DC 24V DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI HDMI...
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) so that their orientation is correct. Slide the back cover back into position.
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WOOFER By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker. TONE SOUND CH LEVEL • Press the button to select CENTER LEVEL and SIDE LEVEL and then adjust the volume CONTROL MODE between -6 to +6, use 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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SOUND MODE WOOFER SOUND WOOFER MODE TONE CH LEVEL CONTROL (BASS) LEVEL Push the button up or down to adjust the level of the woofer (bass) to -12 or between -6 to +6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button. WOOFER By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the treble or bass sound.
5.1 ch WOOFER • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. • The Rear Speakers will not produce sounds for 2 channel output while STANDARD mode is in use.
• 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: • For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
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Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails Before performing the manual connection procedure below: • Check whether the power cables for the Soundbar and subwoofer are connected properly. • 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 when only the red right is solid or blue light blinking slowly.
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Red and blue See the contact information Blinking Malfunction for the Samsung Service Center in this manual. NOTES • Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. • If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will go into stand-by mode and the STANDBY LED on the rear of the sub-woofer will turn red after blinking blue several times.
Wireless Rear Speakers (sold separately) are 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-9200S sold separately) to your Soundbar. For detailed information on connections, see the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit manual.
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.
Method 2. Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable CAUTION • To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output. • The recommended cable is High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable or (eARC) port of your TV.
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NOTES • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. • If the TV provides an ARC port, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (ARC) port. • We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible. If you use a cored HDMI cable, use one with a diameter that is less than 0.55 inches (14 mm).
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.) •...
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 Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Bottom of the Soundbar Set-top box / Optical Cable Game console...
Method 2. Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar HDMI External Device HDMI HDMI Cable HDMI OUT (not supplied) HDMI TO TV (ARC) Bottom of the Soundbar HDMI IN HDMI Cable (ARC) (not supplied) 1. Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI port on the bottom of the Soundbar to the HDMI OUT port on your digital device.
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) HDMI USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) 1.
09 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on.
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What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? • BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect a previously connected mobile device to the Soundbar. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press and hold the (Source) button on the top of the Soundbar for...
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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.
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 Center Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the center 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.
• Insert the Holder-Screws into the wide your Soundbar. For more information about how (bottom) part of the Bracket-Wall to download update files, go to the Samsung Mounts, and then slide the Bracket-Wall Electronics website at Mounts down so that the Bracket-Wall https://www.samsung.com/us/support/...
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 https://www.samsung.com/us/ • Do not disconnect the power or remove the support/downloads/ on your computer ...
Refer to the instructions 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.
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Change the TV’s audio output to Bluetooth moves too far away from the PCM or AUTO. 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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• If you have a problem with this product, we strongly recommend you read the appropriate section of this manual, 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...
Dimensions (W x H x D) (184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm) AMPLIFIER 220W Rated Output power NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG - 40...
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WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND/OR PROOF OF DELIVERY 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...
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