Samsung PS-WK450, User Manual

Page 1: ...oundbar Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register User manual HW K460 Wireless Subwoofer PS WK450 ...

Page 2: ...des a clearer picture The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV through the Soundbar via an HDMI cable This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV USB Host Support You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players USB flash memory etc using the Soundbar s USB HOST function ...

Page 3: ...is apparatus off completely you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket Consequently the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables an...

Page 4: ...vice personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and put no objects filled with liquid such as vases...

Page 5: ...the AC plug from the wall outlet Unplug the unit if you intend to leave it unused for a long period of time 3 9 inch 3 9 inch 2 7 inch 3 9 inch During thunderstorms disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit Protect the product from moisture i e vases and excess heat e g a fireplace or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields Unplu...

Page 6: ...l 13 INSTALLATION 13 Installing the Soundbar 13 Installing the Wall Mount 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Connecting the Subwoofer 20 Connecting to a TV 20 Connecting to a TV Using a Digital Optical Cable 21 Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI Digital Cable 21 TV SoundConnect 23 Connecting to External Devices 23 Optical or Analog Audio Cable 24 HDMI Cable 24 USB 26 FUNCTIONS 26 Input Mode 27 Bluetooth 30 Software ...

Page 7: ...e accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above Micro USB to USB adapter HDMI cables is sold separately To purchase contact a Samsung Service Center or Samsung Customer Care For more information about the power supply and power consumption refer to the label attached to the product Label Bottom of main unit Remote Control Lithium Battery 3V CR2032 AH59 02733B 4301 001042 Power Cord ...

Page 8: ...r more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as the Mute button To cancel the Mute button setup press the Source button for more than 3 seconds again 3 Power Button Turns the power on and off 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 second delay before it produces sound If you want to enjoy sound only from ...

Page 9: ...DMI IN HDMI OUT TV ARC DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A AUX IN DC 24V Power Supply In Connect the AC DC power adaptor to the power supply jack and then connect the AC DC power adaptor plug to a wall outlet DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL Connect to the digital optical output of an external device HDMI OUT TV ARC Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable HDMI IN Inputs...

Page 10: ...he sound Pressing the SOUND button repeatedly cycles through the Surr Sound settings ON SURROUND SOUND OFF SURROUND SOUND SOUND EFFECT You can select from 6 different sound modes STANDARD Original Sound MUSIC CLEAR VOICE SPORTS MOVIE and NIGHT MODE depending on the content you want to listen to Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound Press and hold the button for about 5 s...

Page 11: ...woofer level using the Samsung Audio Remote mobile app press the buttons to decrease or increase the woofer level within 3 seconds of pressing the WOOFER button If the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out of sync with the audio press the SOUND CONTROL button to select AUDIO SYNC to sync the audio with the video Use the buttons to set the audio delay between 0 ms and 300 ...

Page 12: ...ting this function VIZIO LG Sony Sharp PHILIPS PANASONIC TOSHIBA GRUNDIG Hisense RCA This function may not be compatible with your TV s remote depending on the remote control s manufacturer To turn off this function press the SOUND button for 5 seconds OFF TV REMOTE appears on the Soundbar s display INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Use a suitable coin to turn the remote control s bat...

Page 13: ...ate for the kind of wall you have plaster board iron 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 will 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 it on the wall Make sure the unit is turned off an...

Page 14: ...arpened 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 Wall Mount Guide 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 holes before you insert the supp...

Page 15: ... to the Soundbar s bottom For a proper fit make sure to align the bumps on the Soundbar to the holes on the brackets Rear of Soundbar Right end of Soundbar When assembling make sure the hanger part of the Bracket Wall Mounts are located behind the rear of the Soundbar See the illustration above Wall Mount L Wall Mount R The left and right mounts are different shapes Make sure to position them corr...

Page 16: ...t Wall Mounts by hanging the Bracket Wall Mounts on the Holder Screws on the wall Slightly tilt the Soundbar to insert both Holder Screw heads into the Bracket Wall Mount holes Push the Soundbar in the direction of the arrow to make sure both sides are firmly fixed ...

Page 17: ...all so that it does not fall off If the unit falls off it may cause an injury or damage the product When the unit is installed on a wall please make sure that children do not pull any of the connecting cables as this may cause it to fall For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation install the speaker system at least 2 inches 5 cm below the TV if the TV is mounted on the wall For your ...

Page 18: ...ow Important Before you begin put the battery into the remote See page 12 for instructions 1 Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet 2 Press the ID SET button on the rear of the subwoofer with a small pointed object for 5 seconds The STANDBY indicator turns off and the LINK indicator Blue LED blinks quickly 3 While the main unit is powered off in STANDBY mode pre...

Page 19: ...ur 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 metal If the main unit doesn t make a wireless connection repeat steps 1 5 on the previous page to re set the connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer The wireless receiving antenna is built i...

Page 20: ...ide of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the D IN mode Auto Power Link If you have connected the main unit to a TV with a digital optical cable you can set Auto Power Link function to ON and have the Soundbar turn on automatically when you turn the TV on 1 Connect the Soundbar and a TV with a digital optical cable 2 Press the Source button on the main unit s right s...

Page 21: ...h 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 Anynet must be turned on This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it...

Page 22: ...Soundbar so that they are within operational range and then re establish the TV SoundConnect connection TV SoundConnect Operational Ranges Recommended pairing range within 78 7 inches within 2m Recommended operational range within 16 4 ft 5m The Play Pause Next and Prev buttons on the Soundbar or Soundbar s remote do not control the TV Using the Bluetooth POWER On function The Bluetooth POWER On f...

Page 23: ... IN OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT AUX IN AUX OUT BD DVD player Set top box Game console Audio Cable not supplied Optical Cable AUX Cable 1 Connect AUX IN Audio on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the Source Device using an audio cable 2 Press the Source button on the right side of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the AUX mode Optical Cable 1 Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN Au...

Page 24: ...ide of the Soundbar or the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the HDMI mode USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A AUX IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT TV ARC DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL USB 5V 0 5A AUX IN Display USB port 1 Connect a Micro USB to USB adapter cable with a male USB 2 0 Micro USB plug Type B on one end ...

Page 25: ...reader It may not operate properly Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported Do not remove the USB device while it is transferring files DRM protected music files MP3 WMA from commercial web sites cannot be played External HDDs are not supported Mobile phone devices are not supported File Format Type Compatibility list Extension Codec Sampling Rate Bitrate mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16KHz 48KHz 80kbps...

Page 26: ...USB mode USB AUTO POWER DOWN FUNCTION The unit turns off automatically in the following situations D IN HDMI BT TV USB ARC Mode If there is no audio signal for 5 minutes AUX Mode If the AUX cable is disconnected for 5 minutes If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the AUX cable is connected To turn the Auto Power Down function ON or OFF press and hold the p button for 5 seconds ON AUTO POWER DO...

Page 27: ...the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device You will see a list of scanned devices 4 Select AV Samsung Soundbar Kxxx K Series from the list When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device it will display Bluetooth device name BT on the front display The device name can only be displayed in English An underline _ will be displayed if the name is not in English If the Bluetooth device has...

Page 28: ...ice s paired devices The Bluetooth device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once Soundbar will appear in the Bluetooth device s searched devices list only when the Soundbar is displaying BT READY In the TV SoundConnect mode the Soundbar cannot be paired or connected to another Bluetooth device BLUETOOTH POWER ON BLUETOOTH POWER If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries...

Page 29: ...er the distance between the Soundbar and Bluetooth device the worse the quality is If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range the connection is lost In poor reception areas the Bluetooth connection may not work properly The Bluetooth connection only works when it is close to the unit The connection will be automatically cut off if the Bluetooth device is out of range Even within range...

Page 30: ...n unit Updating firmware 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 all settings are reset to their factory default settings We recommend you write down your sett...

Page 31: ... to cancel the Mute function Adjust the volume The remote control does not work Are the batteries drained Is the distance between the remote control and main unit too far Replace with new batteries Move closer to the unit The TV SoundConnect TV pairing failed Does your TV support TV SoundConnect Is your TV firmware the latest version Does an error occur when connecting TV SoundConnect is supported...

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Page 33: ...sult in 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 deliver...

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