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  • Page 1 FULL MANUAL HW-B550 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 PRECAUTIONS 5. The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your in the general household trash. Do not house complies with the power expose the battery to excess heat, direct requirements listed on the identification sunlight, or fire.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Checking the Components Product Overview Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Bottom Panel of the Soundbar ------------------------- Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AAA batteries X 2) ------------------------- How to Use the Remote Control ------------------------- Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function) -------------------------...
  • Page 5 Connecting an External Device Method 1. Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Connecting a USB Storage Device Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Installing the Wall Mount Installation Precautions ------------------------- Wallmount Components ------------------------- Software Update...

  • 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 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: –...

  • Page 8: Bottom Panel Of The Soundbar

    Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI TO TV HDMI IN (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V...

  • Page 9: 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 10 WOOFER By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of the each speaker. TONE CH LEVEL • Press the button to select VIRTUAL CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume SOUND CONTROL MODE between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. CH LEVEL •...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 By pressing the button, you can select the desired sound mode. SOUND SURROUND SOUND  BASS BOOST  GAME  ADAPTIVE  DTS VIRTUAL:X  MODE STANDARD SOUND MODE – SURROUND SOUND Provides a wider sound field than standard. – BASS BOOST WOOFER Sound field mode with emphasis on bass sound.

  • Page 13: Using The Hidden Buttons (Buttons With More Than One Function)

    2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch WOOFER STANDARD 5.1 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 13...

  • Page 14: 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 1. Turn Off the Soundbar. 2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Soundbar

    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: 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 16: Connecting The Soundbar To The Subwoofer

    Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the Connection failed instructions for manual connection on page 17. Red and blue See the contact information Blinking Malfunction for the Samsung Service Centre in this manual. ENG - 16...
  • Page 17 • The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. ID SET SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec 3. Check if the LINK LED is solid blue (connection complete). The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and...
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 20 • The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. ID SET SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec CAUTION • If your Soundbar was playing music when it connects to the SWA-9100S, you may hear some stuttering from the woofer as the connection finalises.

  • Page 21: Using A Wired Connection To The Tv

    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.
  • Page 22 • 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 23: 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 Bottom of the Soundbar (not supplied)

  • Page 24: Using A Wireless Connection To The Tv

    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.
  • Page 25 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 26: Connecting An External Device

    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 HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar HDMI External Device HDMI IN HDMI Cable HDMI OUT...

  • Page 27: Method 2. Connecting Using An Optical Cable

    Method 2. Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Optical Cable Set-top box / Bottom of the Soundbar (not supplied) Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT Top of the Soundbar USB (5V 0.5A) AUX IN D.IN 1.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Usb Storage 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) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI IN (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) 1.

  • Page 29: 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 B5-Series” from the list that appears. • When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, [Bluetooth Device Name] → “BT”...
  • Page 30 • 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 B5-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “BT”...
  • Page 31 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 32 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 33: Installing The Wall Mount

    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.
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 www.samsung.comSupport.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Troubleshooting

    ; The cable connection to the Soundbar may ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. not be loose. Remove the cable and Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung connect again. TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) →...
  • Page 38 Change the TV’s audio output to Bluetooth moves too far away from the PCM or Dolby Digital. Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → out. Move the device closer to the Settings ( ) →...

  • Page 39: Licence

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, models) Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung – As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung has Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other determined that this product or product...

  • Page 40: Open Source Licence Notice

    14 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 15 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

  • Page 41: Specifications And Guide

    184.0 x 346.0 x 295.0 mm AMPLIFIER 250W Rated Output power 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” • For Taiwan Only...
  • Page 42 © 2022 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 / Area Samsung Service Centre  Web Site ` Asia Pacifi...

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