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  • Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-A530 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: Table Of Contents

    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 centre by scanning the QR code. To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from Samsung’s website.
  • Page 5 Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- – Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- Connecting an External Device Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Connecting a USB Storage Device Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control...
  • Page 6: 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 7: Product Overview

    02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Top Panel Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off.
  • Page 8: Bottom Panel Of The Soundbar

    Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI TO TV (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Soundbar

    03 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.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Soundbar To The Subwoofer

    Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the instructions for Connection failed manual connection on page 7. Red and See the contact information for the Blinking Malfunction blue Samsung Service Centre in this manual. ENG - 6...
  • Page 11: Manually Connecting The Subwoofer If Automatic Connection Fails

    • The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears. • The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec ID SET 3.
  • Page 12 NOTES • 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. •...
  • Page 13: Connecting An Swa-9100S (Sold Separately) To Your Soundbar

    Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar 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 14 • The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears. • The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec ID SET CAUTION •...
  • Page 15: 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, 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.
  • Page 16 • 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. •...
  • Page 17 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 Optical Cable (not supplied)
  • Page 18: Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly

    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 A5-Series”) appears in the list, delete it. • Then repeat steps 1 through 3.
  • Page 19 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.) •...
  • Page 20: Connecting An External Device

    05 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. Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar HDMI HDMI External Device HDMI Cable HDMI OUT (not supplied) HDMI TO TV...
  • Page 21: Connecting Using An Optical Cable

    Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Bottom of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT (not supplied) USB (5V 0.5A) Top of the Soundbar AUX IN D.IN 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT port of the Source Device using a digital Optical Cable (not supplied).
  • 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. USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) 1.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Mobile Device

    (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 A5-Series” from the list that appears. • When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, [Bluetooth Device Name] → “BT”...
  • Page 24 • 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 A5-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “BT”...
  • Page 25 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”...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. PAIR Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound. PAIR PAIR Mute...
  • Page 28 • Bluetooth Power This feature automatically turns the Soundbar on when it receives a connection request from a previously connected TV or Bluetooth device. The setting is On by default. – Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds to turn off the Bluetooth Power function.
  • Page 29 When pressed, the settings TREBLE, BASS, and AUDIO SYNC are displayed in sequence. The desired settings can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, press the (Sound Control) Sound Control button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Soundbar Volume With A Tv Remote Control

    2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds. 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”. Remote Control Button...
  • Page 31: Using The Hidden Buttons (Buttons With More Than One Function)

    2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch STANDARD 5.1 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the WOOFER vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 27...
  • Page 32: Installing The Wall Mount

    09 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 Holder-Screw Screw temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight.
  • Page 33 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 34: Software Update

    (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 website at www.samsung.comSupport. Mounts rest securely on the Then, select the product type or enter the model Holder-Screws.
  • Page 35: Update Procedure

    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.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Remove the cable and ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. connect again. Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung ; Remove the power cord completely, TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) →...
  • Page 37 Change the TV’s audio output to Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop PCM or Dolby Digital. out. Move the device closer to the (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings Soundbar. ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital ;...
  • Page 38: Licence

    – The product can wake with a button press registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth on the chassis from sleep mode. SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other trademarks and trade names are those of their models) respective owners.
  • Page 39: Open Source Licence Notice

    13 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 14 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
  • Page 40: 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 - 36...
  • Page 41 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 42 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 43 © 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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