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User guide HW-B550F Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com...
Refer to the table below for an explanation of freshener, around the product. If steam symbols which may be on your Samsung product. comes in contact with the product surface or enters the product, it may cause stains or malfunction.
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PRECAUTIONS 9. Do not alter in any way the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your wider than the other. A grounding type plug house complies with the power has two blades and a third grounding prong.
Connecting the Soundbar Connecting Electrical Power ------------------------- Connecting the Soundbar to the Subwoofer ------------------------- Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar ------------------------- Using a wired connection to the TV Method 1. Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Method 2. Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable...
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Connecting an External Device 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 ------------------------- Placing the Soundbar on a TV stand Software Update Update Procedure -------------------------...
• 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.
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: –...
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI (ARC) (OPTICAL) POWER HDMI (ARC) HDMI (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) POWER POWER USB (5V 0.5A) USB (5V 0.5A) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) POWER HDMI (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
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) so that their orientation is correct. Slide the back cover back into position.
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WOOFER By pressing the button, you can adjust the volume of each speaker. TONE SOUND CH LEVEL • Press the button to select VIRTUAL CENTER LEVEL and then adjust the volume CONTROL MODE between -6 to +6, use the Up/Down buttons. CH LEVEL •...
Press the button to display information about the current function. (See page 8.) SOUND MODE Info By pressing the button, you can select the desired sound mode. SOUND SURROUND SOUND GAME ADAPTIVE SOUND DTS VIRTUAL:X BASS BOOST MODE WOOFER...
Setting the (Sound Control) • VOICE ENHANCE ON/OFF : This mode is makes it easier to hear spoken dialog in movies and TV. • NIGHT MODE ON/OFF : This mode is optimized for nighttime viewing with the settings adjusted to bring the volume down but keep the dialog clear.
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. • The Rear Speakers will not produce sounds for 2 channel output while STANDARD mode is in use.
• 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.
04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power DIGITAL A Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1. Connect power cord End A to Subwoofer and End B to wall socket. 2.
Soundbar unit is turned off) connected properly. Connect again. See the Connection failed instructions for manual connection on page 18. See the contact information for Blinking Malfunction the Samsung Service Center in this manual. Red and blue English - 17...
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 when only the red right is solid or blue light blinking slowly.
Wireless Rear Speakers (sold separately) are clear of any obstructions. Connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Kit to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9250S sold separately) to your Soundbar. For detailed information on connections, see the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit manual.
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.
Method 2. Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable CAUTION • To connect the HDMI cable between the TV and Soundbar, be sure to connect the terminals marked ARC. Otherwise, the TV sound may not be output. • The recommended cable is High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Connect to the HDMI IN (ARC) HDMI Cable or (eARC) port of your 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.
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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.) •...
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. Connecting using an Optical Cable Bottom of the Soundbar Optical Cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) OPTICAL OUT BD / DVD player /...
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) POWER HDMI (ARC) HDMI (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) POWER USB (5V 0.5A) 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product. 2.
09 CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE Connecting via Bluetooth When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling. • When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on.
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What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING? • BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect a previously connected mobile device to the Soundbar. • BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press and hold the (Source) button on the top of the Soundbar for...
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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”...
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.
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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.
11 PLACING THE 7. Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket-Wall Mounts by hanging the SOUNDBAR ON A Bracket-Wall Mounts on the Holder-Screws on the wall. TV STAND Place the Soundbar on a TV stand. 8. Slide the Soundbar down as shown below so that the Bracket-Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder-Screws.
USB port on file. your 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.
If UPDATE is not displayed 1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that contains the update files to the Soundbar’s USB port. 2. Disconnect the Soundbar’s power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar. NOTES •...
Refer to the table 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.
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Bluetooth transceiver or the product is ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. installed on metal furniture, sound may Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung drop out. Check the installation TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) →...
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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. English - 37...
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WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND/OR PROOF OF DELIVERY 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...
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