Samsung HW-A40R, Full Manual

Page 1: ...HW A40R FULL MANUAL 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: ...Caution Consult instructions for use This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further safety related information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor wall in accordance with the installation instructions This product contains chemicals known ...

Page 3: ...and receiver Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCCRadiationExposureStatement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8 inches 20 cm between the r...

Page 4: ... the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the bottom of your product Install your product horizontally on a suitable base furniture with enough space around it for ventilation 3 4 inches Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot This unit is designed for continuous use To fully turn off ...

Page 5: ...llation components connections and product specifications FULLMANUAL You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung s on line customer support center by scanning the QR code on the left To see the manual on your PC or mobile device download the manual in document format from Samsung s website http www samsung com support Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 6: ...d speaker 12 2 Connecting Electrical Power 13 04 ConnectingtoyourTV 16 Method 1 Connecting with a Cable 16 Connecting using an Optical Cable 16 Method 2 Connecting Wirelessly 17 Connecting a TV via Bluetooth 17 05 ConnectinganExternalDevice 20 Connecting using an Optical Cable 20 Connecting using an Analog Audio AUX Cable 21 06 ConnectingaUSBStorageDevice 22 07 ConnectingaMobileDevice 25 Connectin...

Page 7: ...cifications for the different sound effect modes 36 09 InstallingtheWallMount Optional 37 Installation Precautions 37 Wall mount Components 37 10 PlacingtheSoundbaronaTVstand 40 11 SoftwareUpdate 40 Update Procedure 41 When update fails 41 System Reset 42 12 Troubleshooting 43 13 License 44 14 OpenSourceLicenseNotice 44 15 ImportantNotesAboutService 44 16 SpecificationsandGuide 45 Specifications 4...

Page 8: ... of power cord Soundbar Wireless receiver module cannot be used in common User Manual Warranty Card Regulatory Guide Not available in some locations 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 Rear of the Wireless Surround Speaker To purchase additional components or optional cables contact a Sa...

Page 9: ...ENG 9 Insertingbattery AAA intotheRemoteControl Match the polarity of the battery to the symbols on the battery compartment 1 1 3 2 2 ...

Page 10: ...status The color of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active mode as described below W White LED B Blue LED R Red LED G Green LED The Multicolor LED changes to White Blue Red and Green depending on the mode or status POWER Turns the power on and off Source Press the Source button to change the mode Each time you change the mode the LED indicator change D IN Bluetooth AUX USB ...

Page 11: ...r BottomPaneloftheSoundbar BottomoftheSoundbar AUX IN POWER DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A POWER AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A POWER AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A POWER Connect the Soundbar s AC power cord AUX Connect to the Analog output of an external device D IN Connect to the digital optical output of an external device USB Connect a USB device here to play mu...

Page 12: ...URROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT WhenconnectingthespeakercablestotheWirelessReceiverModule followthesesteps 1 Insert the grey plug into the grey port on the Wireless Receiver 2 Insert the blue plug into the blue port on the Wireless Receiver Whenconnectingthespeakercablestothesurroundspeakers followthesesteps 1 Match the speaker cable connected to the grey port to the speaker with the grey label 2 Matc...

Page 13: ...Power RearoftheWirelessReceiver Module Connecting ElectricalPower IDSET L R SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω POWER POWER IDSET L R SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω POWER POWER IDSET L R SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω POWER POWER ConnectingtheSoundbartotheWirelessSurroundspeaker When the Wireless Surround speaker is connected you can enjoy rich bass sound Automaticconnectionb...

Page 14: ...econds until the LINK LED indicator blinks fast in Blue IDSET L R SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω POWER POWER IDSET SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω STANDBY LINK STANDBY LINK Blueblinking 5 Sec 2 Press and hold the button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds B G BlueandGreen alternatelyblinkX3 5 Sec 3 Check if the LINK LED is solid blue connection complete STANDBY LINK STAND...

Page 15: ...alling this product be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord If the main unit is powered off the Wireless Surround speaker will go into stand by mode and the STANDBY LED on the rear of the Wireless Receiver Module will turn red after blinking blue several times If you use a device that uses the same frequency 5 8GHz as the Soundbar near the Soundbar interference may cause some s...

Page 16: ...thaCable 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 ConnectingusinganOpticalCable Pre connec...

Page 17: ...de Blue indicator is fast blinking OR a Press the Source button on the right side panel to change to Bluetooth mode When it is BluetoothReady mode blue indicator is slow blinking if there is a connection record with TV Soundbar will auto connect to the recorded TV which is using Bluetooth function b When it is BluetoothReady mode blue indicator is slow blinking without a connection record with you...

Page 18: ...the first time use the BluetoothReady mode to reconnect DisconnectingtheSoundbarfromtheTV Press the Source button at the right side of the Soundbar or the or button on the remote control and then change to any mode except Bluetooth Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar The time required may differ depending on the TV model To cancel the automatic Bluetoo...

Page 19: ...e 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 electromagneti...

Page 20: ...le OPTICAL OUT AUX IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL BottomoftheSoundbar OpticalCable BD DVDplayer Set topbox Gameconsole Connect the DIGITALAUDIOIN OPTICAL on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT port of the Source Device using a digital optical cable RightSideoftheSoundbar OR W Press the Source button on the right side panel and then select the D IN mode OR Press the button on the remote control ...

Page 21: ...omoftheSoundbar Audio AUX Cable notsupplied BD DVDplayer Set topbox Gameconsole Connect the AUXINport on the Soundbar to the AUDIOOUT port of the Source Device using a digital audio cable RightSideoftheSoundbar OR W W Press the Source button on the right side panel and then select the AUX mode OR Press the button on the remote control ...

Page 22: ...moftheSoundbar Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product RightSideoftheSoundbar OR W W W Press the Source button on the right side panel and then select the USB mode OR Press the button on the remote control NOTE The Soundbar automatically turns off Auto Power Off if you do not connect a USB device to the Soundbar within 18 minutes ...

Page 23: ...Repeat Allsongs See the table below for details Mode RemotecontrolButton LEDindicator Repeat Off W W W Repeat 1song W W W Blinking Repeat Allsongs W W W Blinking RepeatplayatRandom When the Soundbar is in USB mode once you press the button the USB mode changes how it plays tracks to Repeat Random See the table below for details Mode RemotecontrolButton LEDindicator Repeat Random W W W Blinking ...

Page 24: ...Layer3 8kHz 12kHz 8kbps 160kbps wma WMA7 8 9 STD 8kHz 48kHz 32kbps 320kbps aac AAC 8kHz 96kHz 1728kbps AAC LC HE AAC flac 8kHz 192kHz 5Mbps wav PCM LPCM IMA_ ADPCM MPEG MULAW 8kHz 192kHz 5Mbps If there are too many folders about 256 and files about 999 stored on the USB device it may take the Soundbar some time to access and play files Only USB Format Type FAT 32 is supported for USB storage devic...

Page 25: ... is using Bluetooth function b When it is BluetoothReady mode blue indicator is slow blinking without a connection record with your Bluetooth device press and hold the Source button on the right side panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to change to BluetoothPairing mode blue indicator is fast blinking Then go to step 2 2 On your device select AV SamsungSoundbarA400 Series from the list t...

Page 26: ...nnot 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 SamsungSoundbar A400 Series from the device s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to Bluetooth mode Available only if the Soundbar is listed among the Bluetooth device s paired devices The Bluetooth device and the...

Page 27: ...less connection A Bluetooth device may cause noise or malfunction depending on usage if A part of your body is in contact with the receiving transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Soundbar It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall corner or office partition It is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency band devices including medical equipme...

Page 28: ...tance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 32 8 ft 10 m The Soundbar automatically turns off after 18 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 de...

Page 29: ...00 Series from the device s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to Bluetooth mode Available only if the Soundbar is listed among the Bluetooth device s paired devices The Bluetooth device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once The Soundbar cannot be paired to another Bluetooth device if already in Bluetooth mode and paired to a Bluetooth device ...

Page 30: ...f automatically in the following situations In AUX or D IN mode if there is no audio signal for 18 minutes SURROUND STANDARD Press to select the desired sound effect by choosing SURROUND or STANDARD LED Indicator SURROUND STANDARD W W WhiteLEDsmoveto right X1 W W WhiteLEDsmoveto leftX1 VOL Volume Push the button up or down to adjust the volume LED Indicator W D IN Press to enter the D IN mode LED ...

Page 31: ...es to random repeat Mute Press the button to mute the sound Press it again to unmute the sound LED Indicator W BASS Press the BASS or BASS button to adjust the level of the woofer bass to between 6 to 6 LED Indicator W Bluetooth Press to enter the Bluetooth mode LED Indicator B Connected status B Slow Blinking Disconnected status B Fast Blinking Pairing status AUX Press to enter the AUX mode LED I...

Page 32: ...ENG 32 PAIR BluetoothPAIR Press this button to pair a new Bluetooth device LED Indicator B Fast Blinking B Pairing status Connectioniscomplete USB Press to enter the USB mode LED Indicator W W W ...

Page 33: ...holding the BASS button repeatedly To have your TV s remote adjust the Soundbar s volume follow Steps 1 through 3 below 2 If you want to turn off this function completely follow Steps 1 and 2 Mode RemotecontrolButton LEDindicator 1 Turnoff AllLED sOff 2 SamsungTV mode 5 Sec W W W W Blinking 3 AllTV mode 5 Sec W W W W Blinking 4 Off mode Default mode 5 Sec W W W W Blinking Each time you press the B...

Page 34: ...tions If the Audio AUX cable is disconnectied for 18 minutes If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the Audio AUX Cable is connected Initialize Power On Press and hold button for 10 seconds This operation will not clear Bluetooth paired history LEDindicator W W W W R BlinkingX4 TV remote control On Off Power Off For detailed information about TV remote control please see Adjusting the Soundbar ...

Page 35: ...lueandGreen alternatelyblinkX3 B G B G B G Bluetooth Power On Off Power On Press and hold button for 5 seconds LEDindicator B W G Blinking BluetoothPowerOn B W R Blinking BluetoothPowerOff DRC On Off Power Off Press and hold button for 5 seconds LEDindicator W G BlinkingX3 DRCOn W R BlinkingX3 DRCOff ...

Page 36: ...ss and hold the button for 5 seconds LEDindicator B W BlinkingX3 Outputspecificationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes Effect Input Output WithWirelessRearSpeakerKit STANDARD 2 0 ch 2 0ch 5 1 ch 2 0ch SURROUND SOUND 2 0 ch 4 0ch 5 1 ch 4 0ch ...

Page 37: ...ll studs Purchase wall mounting screws according to the type and thickness of the wall you want to mount the Soundbar on Diameter M4 Length 1 6 inches or longer recommended Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install the Soundbar on the wall Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged from the power source before you install it Otherwise it may cause an electric shock Wa...

Page 38: ... Use a pencil to mark the holes positions 2 0 25 6 mm 2 50 mm A B C D IMPORTANTNOTE The installation method shown here is for CONCRETE walls Installation methods will vary depending on the wall type For installation on dry wall we strongly recommend you drill screw support holes into the underlying wood studs 3 A B C D 0 41 10 5mm ...

Page 39: ...t into the back of the Soundbar CAUTION Press the Soundbar down with sufficient force to fix it to the wall If the Soundbar is not firmly fixed to the wall it could be accidently detached resulting in personal injury Do not bump into or strike the Soundbar especially from the bottom The impact could detach the Soundbar from the wall resulting in personal injury ...

Page 40: ... flat and solid surface 11 SOFTWARE UPDATE SamsungmayofferupdatesfortheSoundbar s systemfirmwareinthefuture USB 5V 0 5A BottomoftheSoundbar If an update is offered you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar For more information about how to download update files go to the Samsung Electronics website at www samsung c...

Page 41: ...both and Volume button on the right panel for 5 seconds All LEDs blink 4 times and then the Soundbar turns on The update is complete If the firmware fails to update you can update the firmware again 8 Restore your settings on the Soundbar Whenupdatefails 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 Disconne...

Page 42: ...AL USB 5V 0 5A RightSideofthe Soundbar 5 Sec BlinkingX4 With the Soundbar on press the both and Volume buttons on the body at the same time for at least 5 seconds CAUTION All the settings of the Soundbar are reset Be sure to perform this only when reset is required ...

Page 43: ...ar The cable connection to the Soundbar may not be loose Remove the cable and connect again Remove the power cord completely reconnect and turn the power on Reset the product and try again See page 42 SoundbardoesnotconnectviaBluetooth Press the PAIR button to pair a new If the Soundbar is connected to another device disconnect that device first to switch the device Reconnect it after removing the...

Page 44: ...E LICENSENOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources contact Samsung Open Source http opensource samsung com 15 IMPORTANT NOTESABOUT 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 a An engineer is called out to your home at your request ...

Page 45: ...ing Dolby Digital DTS Wireless Surround Speaker SET Name SWA 8500 Weight Wireless Receiver Module Surround Speaker 1 5 lbs 0 7 kg 1 1 lbs 0 5 kg Dimensions W x H x D Wireless Receiver Module Surround Speaker 2 0 x 7 9 x 5 2 inches 50 0 x 201 0 x 132 0 mm 3 0x 5 0 x 3 0 inches 76 0 x 127 0 x 76 0 mm Operating Temperature Range 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Operating Humidity Range 10 75 Frequency range ...

Page 46: ... service problems incorrect electrical line voltage fluctuations and surges customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions cleaning maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book product removal or reinstallation reception problems and distortion related to noise echo interference or other signal transmission and delivery probl...

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