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If “

TV ARC

” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the 

HDMI cable (not supplied) is connected to the correct port.

 

Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.

NOTES

 

HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single 
connector.

 

If the TV provides an ARC port, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (ARC) port.

 

We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible. If you use a cored HDMI cable, use one 
whose diameter is less than 0.55 inches.

 

must be turned on.

 

This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly

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. 

Press the 

 

(Source)

 button on the right side panel or on the remote control, and then select 

BT

”.

2. 

Change “

BT

” to “

BT PAIRING

”.

 

If “

BT READY

” appears, press and hold the 

 

(Source)

 button on the right side panel of the 

Soundbar or on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to display “

BT PAIRING

”.

3. 

Select Bluetooth mode on the TV. (For more information, see the TV’s manual.)

4. 

Select “

[AV] Samsung Soundbar Mxxx M-Series

” from the list on the TV’s screen. 

An available Soundbar is indicated with “

Need Pairing

” or “

Paired

” in the TV Bluetooth device list. 

To connect to the Soundbar, select the message and establish a connection.

 

When the TV is connected, [

TV Name

] → “

BT

” appears on the Soundbar’s front display.

5. 

You can now hear TV sound from the Soundbar.

Summary of Contents for HW-MM45

Page 1: ...HW MM45 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: ...l in accordance with the installation instructions This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm CAUTION Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing Do not put objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus To turn this apparatus off completely you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket C...

Page 3: ... unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections ImportantSafetyInstructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow all the safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference 1 Read these instructions...

Page 4: ...for continuous use To fully turn off the unit disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet Unplug the unit if you intend to leave it unused for a long period of time 2 During thunderstorms disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit 3 Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources This could lead to overheating and cause the unit...

Page 5: ...roduct installation 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 To see the manual on your PC or mobile device download the manual in document format from the website http www samsung com support Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 6: ...tion between the subwoofer and the Soundbar 6 Manually connecting the Subwoofer if automatic connection fails 7 Connecting the SWA 8500S to a Soundbar Sold Separately 8 04 ConnectingtoyourTV 10 Method 1 Connecting with a Cable 10 Connecting using an Optical Cable 10 Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable 11 Method 2 Connecting Wirelessly 12 Connecting a TV via Bluetooth 12 05 ConnectinganExternalDevi...

Page 7: ... TV remote control 25 Using the Hidden Buttons Buttons with more than one function 26 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 26 09 InstallingtheWallMount 27 Installation Precautions 27 Wallmount Components 27 Detaching the Soundbar from the Wall 30 10 SoftwareUpdate 30 Updating Procedure 31 If UPDATE is not displayed 31 11 Troubleshooting 32 12 License 33 13 OpenSourceLicenseNo...

Page 8: ...bar Main Unit The power connection steps are labelled 1 2 3 For more information about power connections see page 5 For Soundbar wall mounting components see page 27 To purchase additional components or optional cables contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above InsertingBatteriesbeforeusingtheRemoteCo...

Page 9: ...e Display Optical Digital input D IN ARC HDMI OUT input D IN TV ARC Auto conversion AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI 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 there will be a 4 to 5 s...

Page 10: ...e through the Soundbar AUXIN Connect to the Analog output of an external device HDMIIN Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable Connect to the HDMI output of an external device HDMIOUT TV ARC Connect to the HDMI ARC jack on a TV DC24V PowerSupplyIn Connect the AC DC power adapter When disconnecting the power cable of the AC DC power adaptor from a wall outlet pull ...

Page 11: ...ion 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 1 PowerCord Connecting ElectricalPower HDMI OUT TV ARC DC 24V DC 24V HDMI IN DC 24V Bottomofthe SoundbarMainUnit 2 AC DCAdapter 3 PowerCord Connecting ElectricalPower Make sure to rest the AC DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor If...

Page 12: ...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 7 Red On Standby with the Soundbar main unit turned off Check if the power cable attached to the main S...

Page 13: ... VOLbutton on the remote control for at least 5 seconds with the Soundbar turned off OFF The IDSETmessage appears on the display of the Soundbar for 1 3 seconds and then disappear S u r r o u n d S O U N D M O D E B l u e t o o t h P O W E R V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R 5 Sec IDSET 4 While the subwoofer s indicator is blinking blue press the Power button on your remote control or on the right...

Page 14: ...ete 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 metal PRECAUTIONS Wireless receiving antennas are built into the wireless subwoofer Keep the units away from water and moisture For optimal listening performance make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer and Wireless Receiver Module Sol...

Page 15: ...ote control or by pressing the Power button on the main Soundbar unit 4 Press and hold the VOLbutton on the remote control for at least 5 seconds The IDSET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment and then disappears S u r r o u n d S O U N D M O D E B l u e t o o t h P O W E R V O L W O O F E R S O U N D B A R 5 Sec IDSET CAUTION If your Soundbar was playing music when it conne...

Page 16: ...M 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 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A AUX IN OPTICAL OUT OpticalCable BottomoftheSoundbar D IN RightSideoftheSoundbar 1 Connect the DIGIT...

Page 17: ...to Power Link may not function This function is only available in the D IN mode ConnectingaTVusinganHDMICable ConnecttotheHDMIIN ARC portofyourTV HDMI OUT TV ARC HDMI IN HDMI IN ARC HDMICable notsupplied BottomoftheSoundbar TVARC ConnecttotheHDMIOUT TV ARC portoftheSoundbarmainunit RightSideoftheSoundbar 1 With the Soundbar and TV turned on connect the HDMI cable not supplied as shown in the figur...

Page 18: ...onnectingaTVviaBluetooth 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 Theinitialconnection 1 Press the Source button on the right side panel or on the remote control and then select BT 2 Change BT to BTPAIRING If BTREADY appears press and hold the Source button on the right side panel of the Soundbar or on the...

Page 19: ...onnect to the Soundbar from a previously connected mobile device BTPAIRING In this mode you can connect to a new device While in BT mode press and hold the Source button for more than 5 seconds on the right side of the Soundbar or on the remote control 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 t...

Page 20: ...dbar BD DVDplayer Set topbox Gameconsole RightSideoftheSoundbar 1 OpticalCable X X Connect DIGITALAUDIOIN OPTICAL on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the Source Device using a digital optical cable Y Y Select D IN mode by pressing the Source button on the right side panel or on the remote control 2 Audio AUX Cable X X Connect AUXIN Audio on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source...

Page 21: ...MI cable not supplied from the HDMIIN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device 2 Connect an HDMI cable not supplied from the HDMIOUT TV ARC jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV 3 Press the Source button on the right side panel or on the remote control and then select HDMI 4 HDMI mode is displayed on the Soundbardisplaypanel and sound pla...

Page 22: ... female 2 0 USB jack Type A on the other end to the micro USB jack on your Soundbar Micro USB to USB adapter Cable is sold separately To purchase contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care 2 Connect your USB device to the female end of the adapter cable 3 Press the Source button on the right side panel or on the remote control and then select USB 4 USB appears in the display screen ...

Page 23: ...SAudio1 16KHz 48KHz 56kbps 128kbps Wave_Format_MSAudio2 16KHz 48KHz 56kbps 128kbps aac AAC 16KHz 96KHz 48kbps 320kbps AAC LC 16KHz 96KHz 128kbps 192kbps 5 1ch 320kbps HE AAC 24KHz 96KHz 48kbps 64kbps 5 1ch 160kbps wav 16KHz 48KHz up to 3000kbps ogg OGG 1 1 0 16KHz 48KHz 50kbps 500kbps flac FLAC 1 1 0 FLAC 1 2 1 16KHz 96KHz up to 3000kbps If there are too many folders and files stored on the USB de...

Page 24: ... side panel of the Soundbar or on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to display BTPAIRING 3 On your device select AV SamsungSoundbarMxxxM Series from the list that appears When a Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device BluetoothDeviceName BT appears in the front display 4 Play music files from the device connected via Bluetooth through the Soundbar Ifthedevicefailstoconnect If the pr...

Page 25: ...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 SamsungSoundbar MxxxM Se...

Page 26: ...uetooth 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 27: ...the Google Play store Marketsearch SamsungAudioRemote LaunchingtheSamsungAudioRemoteApp To launch and use the Samsung Audio Remote app touch the Audio Remote icon on your smart device and then follow the directions on the screen Samsung Multiroom AudioRemote AudioRemote The Samsung Audio Remote app is only compatible with Android mobile phones and mobile devices running Android OS 3 0 or later ...

Page 28: ...each frequency band 150Hz 300Hz 600Hz 1 2KHz 2 5KHz 5KHz and 10KHz are selectable using the Left Right buttons and each can be adjusted to a setting between 6 to 6 using the Up Down buttons If the video on the TV and audio from the Soundbar are not synchronized select AUDIOSYNC in Sound Settings and then set audio delay between 0 300 milliseconds by using the Up Down buttons Not available in USB m...

Page 29: ...bar BTPAIRINGmode To turn on BTPAIRING mode in BT mode press and hold the Source button for more than 5 seconds See page 18 for details AutoPowerDownFunction The unit turns off automatically in the following situations D IN HDMI BT USBMode If there is no audio signal for 5 minutes AUX Mode If the Audio AUX Cable is disconnected for 5 minutes If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the Audio AUX ...

Page 30: ...ER SOUND MODE Bluetooth POWER Bluetooth POWER Press to turn the Bluetooth POWER or volume restriction function on and off BluetoothPOWERfunction If the Soundbar is in standby mode and the Bluetooth POWER function is On when you turn on a previously connected Bluetooth device the Soundbar automatically turns on and connects via Bluetooth to the device When the Bluetooth POWER function is on ON BLUE...

Page 31: ...ngtheSoundbarvolumewithaTVremotecontrol UsetheTVmenutosettheTVspeakeronaSamsungTVtoexternalspeakers Formoreinformation seetheTV susermanual After installing the Soundbar you can adjust the Soundbar s volume using the IR remote control that came with a Samsung TV If you do not want to use this function when the Soundbar is on press and hold the Surround button for 5 seconds OFF TVREMOTE appears in ...

Page 32: ...24 Outputspecificationsforthedifferentsoundeffectmodes Effect Input Output WithoutWirelessRear SpeakerKit WithWirelessRear SpeakerKit Surround Surround VOL WOOFER SOUND MODE Bluetooth POWER ON 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 4 1 ch 5 1 ch 2 1 ch 4 1 ch 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 MUSIC 2 0 ch 2 1 ch 4 1 ch 5 1 ch 2 1 ch 4 1 ch CLEAR VOI...

Page 33: ...board wood etc If possible fix the support screws into wall studs Purchase wall mounting screws according to the type and thickness of the wall you want to mount the Soundbar on Diameter M5 Length 1 3 8 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 before you install it Otherw...

Page 34: ...nterLine 3 Push a pen tip or sharpened pencil tip through the center of the B TYPE images on each end of the Guide to mark the holes for the supporting screws and then remove the WallMountGuide 4 Using an 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 or mollies into the hol...

Page 35: ...hind the rear of the Soundbar RearofSoundbar RightendofSoundbar The left and right mounts are different shapes Make sure to position them correctly WallMountR WallMountL 7 Install the Soundbar with the attached Bracket WallMounts by hanging the Bracket WallMounts on the Holder Screws on the wall Slightly tilt the Soundbar to insert both Holder Screw heads into Bracket Wall Mount holes Push the Sou...

Page 36: ...system at least 2 inches 5 cm below the TV if the TV is mounted on the wall For your safety if you do not mount the unit on the wall install it on a secure flat surface where it is unlikely to fall 10 SOFTWARE UPDATE SamsungmayofferupdatesfortheSoundbar s systemfirmwareinthefuture USBport HDMI OUT TV ARC DC 24V DC 24V USB 5V 0 5A AUX IN HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A MicroUSBto USBad...

Page 37: ...play and then the Soundbar turns off The update is complete This product has a DUAL BOOT function If the firmware fails to update you can update the firmware again IfUPDATEisnotdisplayed 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 Sound...

Page 38: ... See the Bluetooth connection sections on pages 12 and 18 Soundisnotproduced IstheMutefunctionon Press the VOL button to cancel the function Isthevolumesettominimum Adjust the Volume Theremotecontroldoesnotwork Arethebatteriesdrained Replace with new batteries IsthedistancebetweentheremotecontrolandSoundbarmainunittoofar Move the remote control closer to the Soundbar main unit TheredLEDonthesubwoo...

Page 39: ...d inquiries and requests regarding open sources contact Samsung via Email oss request samsung com 14 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 and there is no defect in the product b Yo...

Page 40: ... is played in DTS format LPCM 2ch Dolby Audio supporting Dolby Digital DTS Subwoofer Name PS WN20 Weight 12 6 lbs 5 7 kg Dimensions W x H x D 8 7 x 14 5 x 11 0 inches 220 0 x 369 0 x 279 0 mm AMPLIFIER Rated Output power 160W 3 ohm NOTES Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate Dispose unwanted electronics throu...

Page 41: ... 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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