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- Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-A550 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 Refer to the table below for an explanation of • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or symbols which may be on your Samsung product. splashing. Do not put objects filled with 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 Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- Product Overview Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- –... - Page 7 Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- 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...
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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) • To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care. -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 Center in this manual. ENG - 6... -
Page 13: 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 14 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. •...
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Page 15: 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 16 • 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 •...
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Page 17: 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 18: Connecting A Tv Using An Hdmi Cable
Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable 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 19 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 whose diameter is less than 0.55 inches (14 mm).
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Page 20: 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 21 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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Page 22: 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 Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Bottom of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) -
Page 23: Connecting Using An Hdmi Cable
Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar HDMI HDMI External Device 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 back of the product to the HDMI OUT port on your digital device. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 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 A5-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “BT”...
- 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, the Soundbar will display “BT DISCONNECTED”...
- Page 28 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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Page 29: 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 30 • DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is powered off to turn DRC (Dynamic Range Control) on or off. With the DRC turned on, loud sound is reduced.
- Page 31 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) button Sound Control to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/ Down buttons.
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Page 32: 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 33: Using The Hidden Buttons (Buttons With More Than One Function)
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch WOOFER 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 vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 27... -
Page 34: 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 temperature or humidity. Holder-Screw Screw • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight. - Page 35 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.
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Page 36: 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 Electronics website at Mounts rest securely on the https://www.samsung.com/us/support/... -
Page 37: 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 https://www.samsung.com/us/ • Do not disconnect the power or remove the support/downloads/ on your computer ... -
Page 38: 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 39 Bluetooth moves too far away from the PCM or Dolby Digital. Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings out. Move the device closer to the ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Soundbar.
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Page 40: License
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are on the chassis from sleep mode. registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung models) Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other – As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung has... -
Page 41: Open Source License Notice
13 OPEN SOURCE LICENSE 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 42: Specifications And Guide
Dimensions (W x H x D) (200.6 x 353.0 x 290.0 mm) AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 250W NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG - 36... - Page 43 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 44 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.