Samsung HW-S40T, HW-S41T Manual

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.
• There are two wall mount holes (M4 size) at the bottom of the Soundbar. Individually purchase a compatible bracket and mount the Soundbar on a wall to suit your preferences.
• Design, specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Inserting Batteries before using the Remote Control (AA batteries X 2)

Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow until it is completely removed. Insert 2 AA batteries (1.5V) oriented so that their polarity is correct. Slide the back cover back into position.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Top Panel of the Soundbar

	LED indicator	The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes colour depending on the Soundbar's current mode or status. The colour of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active mode as described below. White LED White LED Multicolour LED White LED White LED The Multicolour LED changes to White, Cyan, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Purple and Blue depending on the mode or status.
	Source	Press the (Source) button to change the mode. Each time you change the mode, the LED lights in white and then turns off. LED Indicator "Digital Audio In" "Bluetooth"

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

	DC 24V (Power Supply In) Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
	DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
	SERVICE Connect a USB storage device to upgrade the product's software.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

How to Use the Remote Control

	Power Turns the Soundbar on and off. Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: In "Digital Audio In" / "Bluetooth" mode if there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.
	(Source) Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar.
	(Mute) Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound.
	SOUND MODE By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white.
	Bluetooth PAIR Switch the Soundbar to Bluetooth pairing mode. When you press the button, the LED display changes as shown below. Until pairing is complete, the Multicolour LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn.
	(Play / Pause) You can also play or pause music by pressing the button.
	Up/Down/Left/Right Press Up/Down/Left/Right on the button to select or set functions.
	(Sound Control) By pressing the button, you can select the desired audio mode. The desired item can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. Each time the mode changes, the Multicolour LED blinks in white.
	WOOFER (BASS) LEVEL Push the button up or down to adjust the woofer (bass) between -6 to +6. To set the woofer (bass) volume level to 0 (Default), press the button.
	VOLUME Push the button up or down to adjust the volume.

CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting Electrical Power
Use the power components (1, 2) to connect the Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order:

• For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)
  

NOTES

• If you unplug and reconnect the power cord when the product is turned on, the Soundbar turns on automatically.
• Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

USING A WIRED CONNECTION TO THE TV

Connecting using an Optical Cable
When the audio in a broadcast is encoded in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that you change the setting to Dolby Digital. When the setting on the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the TV manufacturer.)

Pre-connection Checklist

• When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers.
  

1. With the TV and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the TV with the optical cable, as shown in the figure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and TV.
3. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the "Digital Audio In" mode.
4. The TV sound is output from the Soundbar.

USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE TV

Connecting via Bluetooth

When a Samsung TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cables.

• Only one Samsung TV can be connected at a time.
• Samsung TV that supports Bluetooth can be connected.

Check the specifications of your TV.

The initial connection

Bluetooth Pairing button	LED Indicator
OR When in "Bluetooth" mode	Until pairing is complete, the Multicolor LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn.
		"Ready to connect via Bluetooth."	"Ding" Short Sound.

2. Select Bluetooth mode on the Samsung TV. (e.g. Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List → [AV] Samsung Soundbar S4T-Series (Bluetooth))
3. Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar S4T-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. To connect the Samsung TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.
4. You can now hear Samsung TV sound from the Soundbar.

• If there is a connection log between the Soundbar and Samsung TV, the Soundbar is automatically connected by changing its mode to "Bluetooth".

If the device fails to connect

• If you have an existing Soundbar (e.g.,[AV] Samsung Soundbar S4T-Series) on the list of speakers on the Samsung TV, delete it.
• Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

Disconnecting the Soundbar from the Samsung TV
Press the (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.)

Notes on Bluetooth connection

• Locate a new device within 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.
• The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances:
  • If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar.
  • If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar.
  • If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.
• Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit - e.g., microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

Connecting using an Optical Cable

LED Indicator

"Digital Audio In"

1. With the external device and Soundbar turned off, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the Soundbar and the OPTICAL output port on the external device with the optical cable, as shown in the figure.
2. Turn on the Soundbar and external device.
3. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the "Digital Audio In" mode.
4. The external device sound is output from the Soundbar.

CONNECTING A MOBILE DEVICE

Connecting via Bluetooth

When a mobile device is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cables.

• When you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on.

The initial connection

• When connecting to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is within 1 m distance.

Bluetooth Pairing button	LED Indicator
OR When in "Bluetooth" mode	Until pairing is complete, the Multicolor LED changes as Red → Green → Blue in turn.
		"Ready to connect via Bluetooth."	"Ding" Short Sound.

2. On your device, select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar S4T-Series" from the list that appears.
3. Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar.

For more information about Bluetooth connections, refer to "Connecting via Bluetooth".

Bluetooth Multi connection
The Soundbar can be connected to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time.

1. Connect the Soundbar to up to two Bluetooth devices.
2. Play music from one of the connected Bluetooth devices while two devices are connected.
3. To play music from the Bluetooth device "B" while playing from the device "A", pause or stop playback on the device "A" and then start playing on the device "B".

• The device won't switch if playing music from the device "B" without pausing or stopping the device "A" first.

Bluetooth Multi Pairing
How to pair multiple devices to the Soundbar

1. Turn on the Soundbar.
2. On any source, press and hold the (Source) button on the top of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds for the Soundbar to go into "Bluetooth Pairing" mode, then on the Bluetooth device side, switch Bluetooth on, and select the Soundbar from the list of available devices, the Soundbar will automatically connect to the Bluetooth device.
3. A 2nd Bluetooth device can be paired and connected to the Soundbar using the same method. If you attempt to connect a 3rd device, a connected device that is not playing audio will lose its Bluetooth connection, but will still be paired with the Soundbar.
4. Using the same method, you can pair up to 8 Bluetooth devices, but only the last 2 will stay connected to the 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.

Using the Tap Sound
Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device to play the sound of content on the mobile device through the Soundbar.

• This function may not be supported, depending on the mobile device.
• This function is only compatible with Samsung mobile devices with Android 8.1 or later.

1. Turn on the Tap Sound function on your mobile device.

• For details on how to turn on the function, refer to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below.

2. Tap the Soundbar with the mobile device. Select "Start now" in the displayed message window.
   A connection is established between the mobile device and Soundbar via Bluetooth.
3. Play the sound of content on the mobile device through the Soundbar.

• This function connects a mobile device to the Soundbar via Bluetooth by detecting vibration that occurs when the device touches the Soundbar.
• Make sure the mobile device does not tap a sharp corner of the Soundbar. The Soundbar or mobile device may become scratched or damaged.
• It is recommended that the mobile device be covered with a case. Lightly tap the wide area in the upper portion of the Soundbar, without using excessive force.
• To use this function, update theSmartThings app to the latest version. The function may not be supported, depending on the app version.

Setting the Tap Sound function
Use the SmartThings app to turn on the Tap View, Tap Sound function.

1. On the mobile device, run the SmartThings app.
2. Select ( ) in the SmartThings app screen displayed on the mobile device.
3. Set "Tap View, Tap Sound" to On to allow the function to work when a mobile device moves close to the Soundbar. The function is turned on.

NOTES

• When the mobile device is in power-saving mode, theTap Sound function does not work.
• The Tap Sound function may not work if there are devices near the Soundbar that cause radio interference such as electric devices. Make sure devices that may cause radio interference are placed at a sufficient distance away from the Soundbar.

INSTALLING ON A WALL

Samsung do not support the wall mount. You can purchase a wall mount separately to install the speaker on a wall if you want.

Considerations for purchasing

• Endurable load: Above 7.6 kg
• Hole size: M4 - 10 threaded insert

NOTES

• Since Wall-mount installation is optional, you must purchase the corresponding accessories separately.
• Check the strength of the wall before you install the Wall Mount Bracket. If the strength is insufficient, make sure to reinforce the wall before installing the Wall Mount Bracket and the speaker on the wall.
• Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product due to the product being installed inappropriately.
• Please beware not to install the speaker being laid down or turned upside down.

INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF TV

Align the centre of the Soundbar to the centre of the TV as illustrated in the image.

Place the Soundbar at least 3cm away from the TV.

NOTES

• Make sure the Soundbar is placed on a flat and solid surface.
• Insufficient gap from the TV may cause acoustic problems.

SOFTWARE UPDATE

The update function erases all user settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update.

Bottom of the Soundbar

1. Connect a USB thumb drive to your computer.
   
   Make sure there are no music files on the USB thumb drive. This may cause the firmware update to fail.
2. Go to the Samsung website at (samsung.com) " select Enter Model Number and enter the model of your Soundbar. Select manuals and downloads and download the latest software file.
3. Save the downloaded software to a USB stick and select "Extract Here" to unzip the folder.
4. Turn on the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to the SERVICE port.
5. Turn on the Soundbar Within 3 minutes, the 5 led cycle sequence flashing and updating begins. Then the 5 leds all is white, then 5 led cycle sequence flashing again, When the update is complete, the Soundbar will automatically restart.

LED Indicator

• This product has a DUAL BOOT function. If the firmware fails to update, you can update the firmware again.

If LED sequence flashing 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 SERVICE port.
2. Disconnect the Soundbar's power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar.

NOTES

• The firmware update may not work properly if audio files supported by the Soundbar are stored in the USB storage device.
• Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB device while updates are being applied. The main unit will turn off automatically after completing the firmware update.
• After the update is completed, the user setup in the Soundbar is initialised so you can reset your settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update. If the software update fails, check if the USB stick is defective.
• Mac OS users should use MS-DOS (FAT) as the USB format.
• Updating via USB may not be available, depending on the USB storage device manufacturer.

Initialisation

With the Soundbar on, press the (Volume) buttons on the body at the same time for at least 5 seconds. The LED display changes as shown below and then the Soundbar is initialised.

LED Indicator

• All the settings of the Soundbar are initialised. Be sure to perform this only when initialisation is required.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the instructions below if this product does not function properly.

In case the power is not turned on
→ Make sure the power cord of the Soundbar is correctly inserted into the outlet.

In case the functions do not work properly
→ After removing the power cord, insert it again.
→ Try again after initialising the product.
→ If there is no signal, the Soundbar automatically turns off after a certain period of time. Turn on the power.

In case Bluetooth connection is not possible
→ When connecting a new device, switch to Bluetooth Pairing for connection. (Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press the (Source) button on the body for at least 5 seconds.)
→ Reconnect it after removing the Bluetooth speaker list on the device to connect. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List)

OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE
To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com)

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE

• Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
• An administration fee may be charged if either

1. an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been read).
2. you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been read).

• You will be informed of the administration fee amount before a technician visits.

SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE

Specifications