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FULL MANUAL HW-R450 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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BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY Refer to the table below for an explanation of INSERT. symbols which may be on your Samsung product. • This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
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CONTENTS Checking the Components Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2) ------------------------- Product Overview Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer -------------------------...
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Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Using the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- – Installing the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- – Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App ------------------------- Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control...
• The power components are labelled (1, 2, 3). For more information about power connections, see page 5. • To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care. • Depending on the region, the appearance of the AC plug may differ from the plug displayed above, or it may be supplied integrated with the AC/DC adapter.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Right Side of the Soundbar Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. +/- (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume.
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 19V AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN DC 19V (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. USB (5V 0.5A) Connect a USB device here to play music files on the USB device through the Soundbar.
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components (1, 2, 3) 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 AC plug to the adapter. 3 Connect the power adapter to the Soundbar and then to a wall socket.
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...
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. •...
Wireless Receiver Module (sold separately) is clear of any obstructions. Connecting an SWA-8500S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-8500S, sold separately) to your Soundbar. 1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers.
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2. Check the standby status of the Wireless Receiver Module after plugging it into an electrical outlet. • The LINK LED indicator (blue LED) on the Wireless Receiver Module blinks. If the LED does not blink, press the ID SET button on the back of the Wireless Receiver Module with a pen tip for 5~6 seconds until the LINK LED indicator blinks (in Blue).
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.
2. Select Bluetooth mode on the TV. (For more information, see the TV’s manual.) 3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar R4-Series” from the list on TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list.
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If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar R4-Series”) appears in the list, delete it. • Then repeat steps 1 through 3. NOTE • After you have connected the Soundbar to your TV the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect.
05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired or wireless network to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an Optical or Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Right Side of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN...
2.0 USB jack (Type A) on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar. • The Micro USB to USB adapter cable is sold separately. To purchase, contact a Samsung Service Centre or Samsung Customer Care.
Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”. 2. On your device, select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar R4-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 R4-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”...
Market search : Samsung Audio Remote Launching the Samsung Audio Remote App To launch and use the Samsung Audio Remote app, touch the Audio Remote icon on your smart device, and then follow the directions on the screen. Audio Remote •...
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 • BT PAIRING mode Source To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT”...
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Press the PAIR button. “BT PAIRING” appears in the Soundbar’s display. You can connect the Soundbar to a new Bluetooth device in this mode by selecting the PAIR Soundbar from the Bluetooth device's search list. Bluetooth PAIR SOUND MODE Press the p button to pause a music file temporarily. When you press the button again, the music file plays.
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• Volume Restriction function To protect your hearing, the Volume Restriction function restricts the volume to 20 if you turn on the Soundbar when the volume is set higher than 20. – The default value for the Volume Restriction function is Off. You must turn it on to activate it.
The default mode for this function is – Each time you push the WOOFER button control by a Samsung TV remote. If your TV is not up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode a Samsung TV, follow the directions below to switches in the following order: change the settings of this function.
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch SMART 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 - 24...
09 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Wall Mount Guide Installation Precautions • Install on a vertical wall only. • 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.
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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.
Detaching the Soundbar from • The left and right mounts are different shapes. Make sure to position them the Wall correctly. 1. To separate the Soundbar from the wall mount, push it in the direction of arrow, tilt it up slightly, and then pull it away from the Wall Mount R Wall Mount L wall as shown.
Soundbar. For more information about how 3. Save the downloaded software to a USB to download update files, go to the Samsung stick and select “Extract Here” to unzip the Electronics website at folder.
6. When the update finishes, the Soundbar • Mac OS users should use MS-DOS (FAT) as the turns off. Press the button on the remote USB format. control for 5 seconds. “INIT” appears on the • Updating via USB may not be available, display and then the Soundbar turns off.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? ; Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. Is there static electricity in the air? ;...
12 LICENCE 13 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email Manufactured under license from Dolby (oss.request@samsung.com). Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 14 IMPORTANT Laboratories.
181.5 x 343.0 x 272.0 mm AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 130W NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. • For India Only “This product is RoHS compliant” ENG - 32...