Samsung HW-A47M, Full Manual

Page 1: ...HW A47M 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: ...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 to the State of ...

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 ...

Page 4: ...h 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: ...er 7 Automatic connection between the Subwoofer and the Soundbar 7 Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails 8 Connecting an SWA 8500 to your Soundbar 10 04 ConnectingtoyourTV 13 Method 1 Connecting with a Cable 13 Connecting using an Optical Cable 13 Method 2 Connecting Wirelessly 14 Connecting a TV via Bluetooth 14 05 ConnectinganExternalDevice 16 Connecting using an Optica...

Page 7: ...utput specifications for the different sound effect modes 26 09 InstallingtheWallMount 27 Installation Precautions 27 Wallmount Components 27 10 PlacingtheSoundbaronaTVstand 29 11 SoftwareUpdate 30 Update Procedure 30 If UPDATE is not displayed 31 12 Troubleshooting 32 13 License 33 14 OpenSourceLicenseNotice 34 15 ImportantNotesAboutService 34 16 SpecificationsandGuide 35 Specifications 35 ...

Page 8: ...A WirelessSurroundSpeakerSET SWA 8500 STANDBY LINK x 2 SurroundSpeaker AH81 11261A LEFT AH81 11262A RIGHT PowerCord AH81 09782A x 2 WirelessReceiverModule SpeakerCable AH81 11260A 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 S...

Page 9: ...reusingtheRemoteControl AAbatteriesX2 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 ...

Page 10: ...me level appears on the Soundbar s front display Source Button Selects the source input mode Inputmode Display Optical Digital input D IN BLUETOOTH mode BT USB mode USB To turn on BTPAIRING mode change the source to BT mode and then press and hold the Source button for more than 5 seconds When you plug in the AC cord the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds When you turn on this unit ...

Page 11: ...put of an external device USB 5V0 5A Connect a USB device here to play music files stored on the USB device through the Soundbar POWER Connect the Soundbar s AC power cable When disconnecting the power cord from a wall outlet pull the plug Do not pull the cable Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections between components are complete ...

Page 12: ...ions below 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 POWER RearofSubwoofer PowerCord Connecting ElectricalPower Bottomofthe SoundbarMainUnit Connecting ElectricalPower PowerCord USB 5V 0 5A DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL POWER USB 5V 0 5A DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL POWER USB 5V 0 5A DIGIT...

Page 13: ...oofer LED Status Description Resolution Blue On Successfully connected normal operation Blinking Recovering the connection Check if the power cable attached to the main Soundbar unit is connected properly or wait about 5 minutes If blinking persists try manually connecting the subwoofer See page 8 Red On Standby with the Soundbar main unit turned off Check if the power cable attached to the main S...

Page 14: ...ofer turns off and the blue indicator blinks 5 Sec RearofSubwoofer 2 Press and hold the Upbutton on the remote control for at least 5 seconds The IDSET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment and then it disappears The Soundbar will automatically power on when IDSET is complete SOUND MODE PAIR 5 Sec IDSET SAMSUNGlogoisonthetop 3 Check if the LINK LED is solid blue connection co...

Page 15: ...8GHz as the Soundbar near the Soundbar interference may cause some sound interruption The maximum transmission distance of the main unit s wireless signal is about 32 8 ft 10 m but may vary depending on your operating environment If a steel concrete or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer the system may not operate at all because the wireless signal cannot penetrate me...

Page 16: ... POWER IDSET L R SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT WhenconnectingthespeakercablestotheWirelessReceiverModule followthesesteps 1 Insert the grey plug into the grey jack on the Wireless Receiver 2 Insert the blue plug into the blue jack on the Wireless Receiver Whenconnectingthespeakercablestothesurroundspeakers followthesesteps 1 Match the speaker c...

Page 17: ...IDSET SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 3Ω STANDBY LINK STANDBY LINK Blueblinking 5 Sec 3 Configure IDSET usingtheSoundbar sremotecontrol Press and hold the Upbutton on the remote control for at least 5 seconds The IDSET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment and then it disappears The Soundbar will automatically power on when IDSET is complete SOUND MODE PAIR 5 Sec IDSET S...

Page 18: ...tion LINK Blue On Connected with the Soundbar Blinking Connection standby status Check if the Soundbar is turned on Repeat steps 3 through 4 STANDBY Red On Connection failure Check if the Soundbar is turned on 1 Press the IDSET 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 IDSET L R SURROUNDSPEAKERSOUT SPEAKERIMPEDANCE...

Page 19: ...s as well as the volume and mute Method1 ConnectingwithaCable 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 ...

Page 20: ... there is a connect record b When BTREADY appears press and hold the Source button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BTPAIRING 2 Select Bluetooth mode on the TV For more information see the TV s manual 3 Select AV SamsungSoundbarA4 Series from the list on TV s screen An available Soundbar is indicated with NeedPairing or Paired on the TV s Bluetooth device list To...

Page 21: ... on the remote control or press and hold the Source button on the top of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in BT mode NOTES If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device enter 0000 In Bluetooth connection mode the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 32 8 ft 10 m The Soundbar automatically turn...

Page 22: ...tingusinganOpticalCable OPTICAL OUT USB 5V 0 5A DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL TopoftheSoundbar D IN OpticalCable BottomoftheSoundbar BD DVDplayer Set topbox Gameconsole 1 Connect DIGITALAUDIOIN OPTICAL on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT port of the Source Device using a digital optical cable 2 Select D IN mode by pressing the Source button on the top panel or on the remote control ...

Page 23: ... OPTICAL USBport 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port on the bottom of the product 2 Press the Source button on the top panel or on the remote control and then select USB 3 USB appears in the display screen 4 Play music files from the USB storage device through the Soundbar The Soundbar automatically turns off Auto Power Down if no USB device has been connected for more than 18 minutes ...

Page 24: ... size 0 1024 2 block size 1 512 block size 1 4096 3 codebook counter 64 4 codebook entry 640 5 floor counter 2 6 floor type 0 7 residua counter 2 8 dimension 2 9 mapping counter 2 10 mode counter 2 11 residue type channel number flac 8kHz 192kHz 5Mbps wav PCM LPCM IMA_ ADPCM MPEG MULAW 8kHz 192kHz 5Mbps AIFF Compression type alwa ulaw sowt 8 16 22 05 32 44 1 48 96 192 kHz 2 channels 5Mbps If there...

Page 25: ...f there is a connect record b When BTREADY appears press and hold the Source button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display BTPAIRING 2 On your device select AV SamsungSoundbarA4 Series from the list that appears When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device BluetoothDeviceName BT appears in the front display 3 Play music files from the device connected via Blu...

Page 26: ... electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit e g microwaves wireless LAN devices etc The Soundbar supports SBC data 44 1kHz 48kHz Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP AV function 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...

Page 27: ...etooth Bluetooth is a technology that enables Bluetooth compliant devices to interconnect easily with each other using a short wireless 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 ...

Page 28: ...RD Outputs the original sound SURROUNDSOUND Provides a wider sound field than standard DRC DynamicRangeControl Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital tracks Press and hold the SOUNDMODE button for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is powered off to turn DRC Dynamic Range Control on or off With the DRC turned on loud sound is reduced The sound may be distorted BluetoothPower Thi...

Page 29: ...hen connecting to a wireless subwoofer or wireless rear speakers SoundControl SOUND MODE PAIR When pressed the settings TREBLE BASS and AUDIOSYNCare displayed in sequence The desired settings can be adjusted using the Up Down buttons To control the volume of the treble or bass sound press the SoundControl button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between 6 6 by using the Up Down b...

Page 30: ...level of the woofer bass to 12 or between 6 to 6 To set the woofer bass volume level to 0 Default press the button VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE PAIR VOL Volume S O U N D M O D E V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R S O U N D M O D E S O U N D M O D E V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R S O U N D M O D E V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R Push the button up or down to adjust the volume Mute Press the VOL button...

Page 31: ... Off the Soundbar 2 Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds the mode switches in the following order OFF TVREMOTE Default mode SAMSUNG TVREMOTE ALL TVREMOTE RemoteControlButton Display Status S O U N D M O D E V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R 5 Sec Default mode OFF TVREMOTE Disable the TV remote control S O U N D M O D E V...

Page 32: ...ontrol 7 Band EQ Press and hold 5 seconds page 23 Reset Press and hold 10 seconds page 30 SOUND MODE DRC ON OFF Standby page 22 Bluetooth Power page 22 Outputspecificationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes Effect Input Output WithoutWirelessRear SpeakerKit WithWirelessRear SpeakerKit SOUNDMODE Surround VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE Bluetooth POWER STANDARD 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 4 1 ch 5 1 ch 2 1 ch 4 1 ch SURROUND ...

Page 33: ...ing to the type and thickness of the wall you want to mount the Soundbar on Diameter M5 Length 1 3 8 inches 35 mm 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 WallmountComponents WallMountGuide AH81...

Page 34: ...appropriately sized drill bit drill a hole in the wall at each marking If the markings do not correspond to the positions of studs make sure you insert appropriate anchors into the holes before you insert the support screws If you use anchors make sure the holes you drill are large enough for the anchors you use 5 Push a screw not supplied through each Holder Screw and then screw each screw firmly...

Page 35: ... Wall Mounts and then slide the Bracket Wall Mounts down so that the Bracket Wall Mounts rest securely on the Holder Screws 10 PLACINGTHE SOUNDBARONA TVSTAND Place the Soundbar on a TV stand 1 2inches 3cm ormore As illustrated in the image align the center of the Soundbar with the center of the TV carefully place the Soundbar onto the TV stand For optimal sound quality position the Soundbar at lea...

Page 36: ...r Important Make sure there are no music files on the USB thumb drive This may cause the firmware update to fail 2 Go to https www samsung com us support downloads on your computer 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...

Page 37: ... USB device while updates are being applied After the update is completed the user setup in the Soundbar is initialized so you can reset your settings We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update Note that updating firmware resets the subwoofer connection too If the connection to the subwoofer is not re established automatically after the update refe...

Page 38: ...device STB Bluetooth device mobile device etc is connected adjust the volume of the external device For sound output of the TV select Soundbar Samsung TV Home Settings Sound Sound Output Select Soundbar 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 30...

Page 39: ...r to the Soundbar If a part of your body is in contact with the Bluetooth transceiver or the product is installed on metal furniture sound may drop out Check the installation environment and conditions for use Soundbardoesnotturnonautomaticallywith theTV When you turn off the Soundbar while watching TV power synchronization with the TV is disabled First turn off the TV 13 LICENSE Manufactured unde...

Page 40: ...e product can wake with a button press on the chassis from sleep mode ENERGYSTARqualifiedmodelonly Theother models As an ENERGY STAR Partner Samsung has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guideline for energy efficiency 14 OPENSOURCE LICENSENOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources contact Samsung Open Source http opensource samsun...

Page 41: ... 5 lbs 4 3 kg Dimensions W x H x D 7 2 x 13 5 x 10 7 inches 181 5 x 343 0 x 272 0 mm AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 130W 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 Ope...

Page 42: ... 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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