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  • Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-S50B 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 product contains chemicals known to the Refer to the table below for an explanation of State of California to cause cancer and birth symbols which may be on your Samsung product. defects or other reproductive harm. CAUTION CAUTION •...
  • 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 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s personnel. Servicing is required when the instructions. apparatus has been damaged in any way, 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as such as power-supply cord or plug is radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects...
  • Page 5 4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall socket if the unit malfunctions. Your product is not intended for industrial use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit and Subwoofer to your oundbar ------------------------- Using a wired connection to the TV Method 1. Connecting with HDMI ------------------------- Method 2.
  • Page 7 Connecting an External Device Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Connecting a USB Storage Device Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Using Tap Sound ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions ------------------------- Wallmount Components ------------------------- Installing the Soundbar in front of TV Software Update Reset -------------------------...

  • 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 Top Panel The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes color depending on the Soundbar's current mode or status. The color of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active mode as described below.

  • Page 10: Bottom Panel Of The Soundbar

    • When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds. • When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. • If you hear sounds from both the TV and Soundbar, go to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the TV speaker to External Speaker.

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 12 Volume Push the button up or down to adjust the volume. White moves to right X1 White moves to left X1 Indicator Volume Up Volume Down CH LEVEL By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker. White Blinks X1 Indicator “Center Level”...
  • Page 13 7 Band EQ Press and hold the (Sound Control) button for about 5 seconds to adjust the sound for each frequency band. 150Hz, 300Hz, 600Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz, 5kHz, and 10kHz are selectable using the Left/Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between -6 to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. (Make sure the Sound mode is set to "Standard".) 7 Band EQ 5 Sec...
  • Page 14 SOUND MODE By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolor LED blinks in white. (The sound mode may differ with the TV model.) White Blinks X1 Indicator “DTS Virtual:X”  “Standard”...
  • Page 15 WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL When subwoofer is connected, push the button up or down to adjust the woofer level to -12 or between -6 to +6. When subwoofer is disconnected, push the button up or down to adjust the bass level between -6 to +6.

  • Page 16: Using The Hidden Buttons (Buttons With More Than One Function)

    Adaptive Sound 5.1 ch 3.0 ch 3.1 ch 5.1 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit, and Subwoofer can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit or the Subwoofer, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 16...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Soundbar Volume With A Tv Remote Control

    • 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 TV remote control On/Off 1. Turn Off the Soundbar.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Soundbar

    Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit and Subwoofer to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S, sold separately) and Wireless Subwoofer (SWA-W510, sold separately) to your Soundbar. For detailed information on connections, see the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit and Wireless Subwoofer manual.

  • Page 19: Using A Wired Connection To The Tv

    05 USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV Method 1. Connecting with HDMI 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 20 • When the TV sound is not output, press the top panel of the Soundbar or the (Source) button on the remote control to select the “Digital Audio In” mode. • When the sound is not output, check the HDMI Cable connection again. •...

  • Page 21: Method 2. Connecting Using An Optical Cable

    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 (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
  • Page 22 Using the Q-Symphony Function For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. When the Soundbar is connected, the menu, “TV+Soundbar” appears under the Sound Output menu of the TV. Select the corresponding menu.

  • Page 23: Using A Wireless Connection To The Tv

    3. Select “[AV] Soundbar S5B-Series” from the list on TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Needs pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the Samsung TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.
  • Page 24 (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control to select the mode other than “Bluetooth”. • Disconnecting takes time because the Samsung TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the Samsung TV model.)

  • Page 25: Connecting An External Device

    07 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top (not supplied) DIGITAL box / Game console AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI (ARC) Top of the Soundbar OPTICAL OUT - AUDIO - White On ->...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Usb Storage Device

    (not supplied) 1. Connect the Soundbar with the USB stick by the USB adapter cable above. • The Micro USB to USB adapter cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care. 2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “USB”...
  • Page 27 File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 1 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps MPEG 2.5 Layer3 16kHz ~ 48kHz 80kbps~320kbps *.wma Wave_Format_MSAudio1 16kHz ~ 48kHz 56kbps~128kbps...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Mobile Device

    3. Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g., [AV] Samsung Soundbar S5B-Series) on the list of speakers on the Mobile device, delete it.
  • Page 29 Notes on Bluetooth connection • Locate a new device within 3.28 ft (1 m) to connect via Bluetooth communication. • If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. • The Soundbar automatically turns off after 20 minutes in the Ready state. •...
  • Page 30 Bluetooth Power On/Off If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the Soundbar when the Bluetooth Power On function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, the Soundbar turns on automatically. 1. Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned on.
  • Page 31 Bluetooth Multi connection The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. Bluetooth device A Bluetooth device B TV Auto connect On/Off 1. Press and hold the PAIR button for more than 5 seconds on the remote while the Soundbar is turned off.
  • Page 32 (A device that is not currently playing will be disconnected.) • 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 33: Using Tap Sound

    Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play audio from the mobile device through the Soundbar. • This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device. • This function is only compatible on Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later. SmartThings App...

  • Page 34: Installing The Wall Mount

    10 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Installation Precautions Wall Mount Guide • Install on a vertical wall only. • Do not install in a place with high (M4 x L10) temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to Holder-Screw Screw 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.

  • Page 36: Installing The Soundbar In Front Of Tv

    11 INSTALLING THE 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the SOUNDBAR IN Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. FRONT OF TV 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.

  • Page 37: Software Update

    USB memory stick drive. This White moves from left to right may cause the firmware update to fail. and right to left X 1 2. Go to https://www.samsung.com/us/ support/ downloads/ on your computer  Indicator select Enter Model Number and enter the model of your Soundbar.

  • Page 38: Reset

    Reset • This product has a DUAL BOOT function. If the firmware fails to update, you can update the firmware again. 5 Sec If LED sequence flashing is not displayed 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that With the Soundbar on, press the (Volume) contains the update files to the Soundbar’s buttons on the body at the same time for at least...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 40: License

    TV is disabled. First turn off the TV. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 41: Open Source License Notice

    Support (1-800-726-7864) to find an answer ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other before you contact a service center for a models) repair. – As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guideline for energy efficiency. ENG - 41...

  • Page 42: 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 - 42...
  • 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 © 2022 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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