Samsung HWE550 User's Manual
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1. e When Air Track is disconnected from the Bluetooth device Air Track will display DISCON on the front display To disconnect Air Track from the Bluetooth device Press the SAT SOURCE button of remote control to switch from BT to another mode or turn off Air Track e The connected Bluetooth device will wait a certain time for a response from Air Track before terminating the connection Disconnection time may differ depending on the Bluetooth device SNOILONNA e The currently connected device will be disconnected Y 14 n Bluetooth connection mode the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Home Cinema System and the Bluetooth device exceeds If the distance between them returns to the effective range or you restart the Bluetooth device the Bluetooth connection can be restored If the Bluetooth device comes back in the effective range you can restart to restore the pairing with the Bluetooth device Air Track automatically turns off after 20 minutes in the Ready state To connect the Crystal Surround Air Track to a USB HOST device 1 Connect a USB device to the rear USB port of the Subwoofer 2 Press the SAT SOURCE button repeatedly until the front display shows USB e Each time the button is pressed the selection changes as follows D IN AUX HDMI BT USB 3 USB appears on the display screen The Air Track begins playing compatible files automatically e The Cr2. 08 0 SATMUTE SMART 3DSOUND oO gt S883 g 6 VOLUME SWLEVEL AUDIO SYNC SAT SOURCE SOUND EFrect SATMUTE SMART 3D SOUND VOLUME SWLEVEL AUDIO SYNC 20 Turning the power on off 1 Press the POWER button in the right corner or Press POWER on the remote control to turn on the power 2 Press the POWER button in the right corner or Press POWER on the remote control again to turn off the power Adjusting the volume Turn the volume control on the right end of the MAIN SET to adjust the volume You can also press VOLUME on the remote control to increase or decrease thevolume level e The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display e f you want to enjoy the sound only from the Crystal Surround Air Track you must turn off the TV s speakers in the Audio Setup menu of your TV Refer to the owner s manual supplied with your TV ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Using the input mode You can select either D IN AUX HDMI BT input or USB input Press an appropriate button on the remote control to select a desired mode D IN AUX HDMI BT or USB mode VOLUME SWLEVEL AUDIOSYNG Input mode Display e Optical Digital input D IN a AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 9 BLUETOOTH mode BT 2 USB mode USB The unit turns off automatically under the following conditions D IN Mode If there is no input from the
3. e Each time the button is pressed the selection changes as follows 8D SOUND LOW 3D SOUND HIGH 3D SOUND OFF 14 When you turn on the 3D Depth Sound the Sound Effect function will automatically change to OFF S 5 Using the SMART VOLUME function SNOILONNA siie SPEAKER This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume Go Go Ge we change caused by a channel change or scene transition SAT MUTE SMART 30 SOUND ah Press SMART VOLUME on the remote control e Each time the button is pressed the selection changes as follows SMART VOLUME ON SMART VOLUME OFF Using the Sound effect function You can select from 7 different sound modes MUSIC NEWS DRAMA CINEMA SPORTS GAME and OFF Original Sound depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy Press SOUND EFFECT on the remote control e Select OFF mode if you want to enjoy the original sound VOLUME SMLEVEL AUDIO SYNC N We recommend that you select a Sound Effect based on the source material and your personal taste When you choose the Sound Effect function except OFF the 3D Depth Sound will automatically be turned OFF Using the AUTO POWER LINK function The Crystal Surround Air Track is automatically turned on when you turn on the TV or any device connected to the Air Track with the optical cable Press AUTO POWER on the remote control of this unit e The Auto power link function turns on an
4. 7 meters in a straight line It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 from the remote control sensor 10 Connections AIR TRACK INSTALLATION OVERVIEW You can install your Air Track in one of four general configurations 2 4 EEE EEE 1 On the wall horizontally 2 Ona table shelf or other flat surface horizontally 3 On stands vertically with the two parts separate The stands can be placed on the floor on a TV table etc 4 On the wall vertically with the two parts separate Instructions for these configurations start on the next page You can put the wireless sub woofer almost anywhere it is convenient but no more than about 33 feet from the main unit See page 16 for details Before installing the product make sure the product is off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall socket 11 SNOILOANNOOD connections 1 MOUNTING THE AIR TRACK ON A WALL HORIZONTALLY Use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall Installation Precautions e Install on a vertical wall only e For the installation avoid a location with high temperature or humidity or wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set Check the strength of the wall If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit reinforce the wall or install the unit on different wall t
5. 2 inches 5 cm or more E Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid hitting the unit Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off If the unit falls off it may cause an injury or damage to the product When the unit is installed on a wall please make sure that children do not pull any of connecting cables as it may cause it to fall For the optimal performance in a wall mount installation keep the speaker system at least 2 inches 5 cm distant from the TV SNOILOANNOOD 2 INSTALLING THE AIR TRACK ON A FLAT SURFACE You can use the desk stands to install this unit on a shelf table or other flat surface Connecting e To secure the MAIN SET and the speaker unit to the desk stands follow the directions below 1 Assemble the MAIN SET A and B oo fe 2 Attach C D to the rear side of connected A and B Check the screw holes in the rear of the MAIN SET before tightening screw E MAIN SET RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT BRACKET BRIDGE ASSYSTAND P DESK SCREW m o o u gt Z Check whether it is installed on a flat and stable position not to fall If the unit falls off it may cause an injury or damage to the product 13 connections 3 INSTALLING THE AIRT RACK ON TWO STANDS VERTICALLY You can install each part of the Airtrack on a stand and place each in a separate location Connecting e To install the MAIN SET and the speaker unit on stands
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7. P _ 11 Only use attachment accessories 4 Follow all instructions specified by the manufacturer 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod 6 Clean only with dry cloth bracket or table specified by the ER n manufacturer or sold with the apparatus 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in When a cart is used use caution when accordance with the manufacturer s instructions moving the cart apparatus combination 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as f i to avoid injury from tip over radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type 14 plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service 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
8. Play Repeat Stop Next Back functions are not available e You may be required to enter a PIN code password when connecting the Bluetooth device to the Air Track If the PIN code input window appears enter lt 0000 gt The Air Track only supports Middle Quality SBC data up to 237kbps 48kHz and does not support High Quality SBC data B28kbps 44 1kHZz The AVRCP feature is not supported Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP AV function You cannot connect to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF Hands Free function Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time Once you have turned off Air Track and the pairing is disconnected the pairing will not be restored automatically To reconnect you must pair the device again Air Track may not search or connect properly in the following cases If there is a strong electrical field around Air Track If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with AirTrack If the Bluetooth device is turned off not in place or malfunctions Note that such devices as microwave ovens wireless LAN adaptors fluorescent lights and gas stoves use the same frequency range as the Bluetooth device which can cause electric interference To disconnect the Bluetooth device from Air Track You can disconnect the Bluetooth device from Air Track For instructions see the Bluetooth device s user manual e Air Track will be disconnected
9. S MANUAL Note the following terms before reading the user manual Icons used in this manual Icon Term Definition 7 Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be Canon canceled L Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting 1 Be sure to be familiar with the Safety Instructions before using this product See page 3 2 If a problem occurs check Troubleshooting See page 28 Copyright 2012 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved no part or whole of this user s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd WHAT S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories shown below Remote Control Batteries AAA size Audio Cable AH59 02434A 4301 AH39 01 185A 000116 Bracket Wall Mount A AH61 03408A B AH61 03521A Power Cord 8903 000192 gt ASSY STAND 2EA Assy Stand HW E550 AH96 01903A HW E551 AH96 01903B Assystand P Desk AH63 02936A Speaker Main Assy Cover P Cap HW E550 SPEAKER AH96 01908A MAIN AH96 01907A HW E551 SPEAKER AH96 01908B MAIN AH96 01907B User Manual AH68 02437A a Bracket Bridge AH61 03433A For Subwoofer power cable 1EA Toroidal Ferrite Core 38301 000144 Adapter AH44 00258A Holder screw 6EA Screw
10. a wall B SPEAKER LEFT separately follow the directions below B OUDIERRSCRIEN E SCREW K SCREW M HOLDER WALL VERTICAL N ASSY COVER P CAP MAIN 0 ASSY COVER P CAP SPK M 1 Fix the wall mount bracket on the desired position with 2 screws not provided 2 Insert N and O vertically in the MAIN SET A and B respectively Then tighten screw E to the end of the hole 3 Insert D and K in this order into each of two center holes in the rear of each speaker assembly as shown Then tighten it e For separate type installations two speakers require cabling to the cradles terminal tabs o K Do 97 4 Then fit the unit into the corresponding slots of the M Holder wall vertical For secure installation make sure 5 A the mounting studs slide firmly down into the bottom of the slots e Only the top side part D can be assembled when installing speakers perpendicularly to the main set 5 To continue the installation you must connect the MAIN SET to the speaker unit with spearker wire To begin press the black termnal tab on the bottom of cover cap N MAIN SET insert the black wire and then release the tab 6 Press the gray terminal tab on the bottom of cover cap N insert the gray speaker wire and then release the tab 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 with cover cap O and the other end of the speaker cable 8 Attach each assembled unit to a walll mount bracket by sliding the grooves in the sc
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12. follow the directions below 1 Check pairs of separated MAIN SET A B and cradles N O J 2 Insert N and O vertically in the MAIN SET A and B B respectively Then tighten screw E to the end of the hole 3 When done insert J into the respective speaker assembly Use screw L to tighten each bottom component as shown e Fit each of ASSY STAND and ASSY COVER P CAP SPK into the corresponding hole before tightening it e For separate type installations two speakers require cabling y C to the cradles terminal tabs MAIN SET RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT ASSY COVER P CAP MAIN ASSY COVER P CAP SPK ASSY STAND SCREW r m o lz u gt SCREW 4 To complete the installation you must connect the MAIN SET to the speaker unit Bg with spearker wire To begin press the black termnal tab on the bottom of stand BS a J MAIN SET insert the black wire and then release the tab T Bleck a Ls 5 Press the gray terminal tab on the bottom of stand J insert the gray speaker wire and then release the tab 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 with stand J and the other end of the speaker cable 14 4 INSTALLING THE AIRTRACK ON THE WALL VERTICALLY You can install each part of the Airtrack on a wall and place each in a separate location Connecting A MAIN SET RIGHT e To install the MAIN SET and the speaker unit on
13. source for 20 minutes AUX Mode If no cable is inserted in the jack for 20 minutes BT Mode If no connection is made for 20 minutes USB Mode If the NO USB or Stop state lasts for 20 minutes 14 The ARC function is activated in D IN mode if the unit is connected to an ARC compliant TV To turn off the ARC function turn Anynet off USING BLUETOOTH You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound all without wires What is Bluetooth Bluetooth is a technology that enables Bluetooth compliant devices to easily interconnect with each other using a short wireless connection e A Bluetooth device may cause noise or malfunction depending on usage when Apart of the body is in contact with the receiving transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Air Track It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall corner or office partitioning lt is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency band devices including medical equipment microwave ovens and wireless LANs e Pair the Air Track with the Bluetooth device while maintaining a close distance e The further the distance is between Air Track and Bluetooth device the worse the quality is If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range the connection is lost e In poor reception sensitivity areas the Bluetooth connection may not work properly e The Bluetooth connection
14. 6EA Screw 4EA amp Screw 2EA Screw C HW E550 AH61 03342A HW E551 AH61 03342B 6001 001961 6003 000280 AH64 05621A FE Ze USB Cable AH89 01178A U L The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit GALYVLS 9NILLJ descriptions FRONT REAR PANEL 1 DISPLAY Displays the current mode 9 POWER SUPPLY 2 JACK Plug the power supply cable into the AC wall outlet VOLUME BUTTON Controls the volume level POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off gt UI 4 When you turn on the power of this unit there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound Ww When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet hold 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 SUBWOOFER FRONT REAR PANEL STANDBY LINK 1 LINK INDICATOR Displays the current STANDBY or LINK indicator 2 POWER SWITCH Turns the Wireless Subwoofer on and off 3 HDMI IN 1 2 JACK Cone video and audio signals simultaneously using an 4 HDMI OUT JACK a ae video and audio signals simultaneously using an 5 ID SET BUTTON Used to link the subwoofer to the main unit 6 DIGITAL AUDIO I
15. ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The explanation point within the triangle is a Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE warning sign alerting you of important dangerous voltage Inside the product COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE instructions accompanying the product PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING e To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture e To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor wall in accordance with the installation instructions CAUTION e Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing Do not put objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus e To turn this 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 and connectors for connections FCC NOTE for U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonabl
16. N Connect to the digital optical output of an external device Z AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device 8 USB PORT Connect here and play files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players NOILdiHos3a remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off SAT SOURCE Press to select a connected SAT source SAT Surround Air Track SOUND EFFECT Selects the Sound Effect MUSIC NEWS DRAMA CINEMA SPORTS GAME OFF Original Sound SAT MUTE Mutes the sound from the unit Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level VOLUME Adjusts the volume level of the unit REPEAT Select Repeat File All Random DRC DIMMER You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night Standard MAX MIN You can control the brightness of the Display CONTROL BUTTON Play pause or stop playing a Music file or search for the Music file forward or back TV SOURCE Press to select a connected TV s video source TV PRE CH Moves to the previous TV channel TV MUTE Mutes the sound from the TV Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level TV POWER BUTTON Turns your Samsung TV on and off Anynet Anynet is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV s remote control SPEAKER This button allows yo
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18. age 25 14 Before moving or installing the product be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord If the main unit is powered off the wireless subwoofer will be the standby mode and the STANDBY LED and LINK LED on the upper side will come on If you use a device that uses the same frequency 5 2 5 8 GHz near the system interference may cause some sound interruption The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the main unit and sub is about 33 ft 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 metal If the main unit doesn t make a wireless connection follow steps 1 5 above to retry the connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer Keep the unit away from water and moisture For optimal listening performance make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer location is clear of any obstructions ATTACHING THE TOROIDAL FERRITE CORE TO THE POWER CORD OF THE SUBWOOFER If you attach a Toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the Subwoofer it will help to prevent RF interference from radio signals 1 Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it 2 Make two loops in the power cable of the subwoofer 3 Attach the Toroid
19. al ferrite core to the Subwoofer power cord as the figure shows and press it until it clicks SNOILOANNOOD INSTALLING TOROIDAL FERRITE TO SUBWOOFER Lift up to release the lock and open the core Close the lock back Make two rounds on the coil with the power cable Start winding at 5 10cm away from the switch 17 CONNECTING THE CRYSTAL SURROUND AIR TRACK HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to such devices as a TV projector DVD player Blu ray player set top boxes and more HDMI removes any loss of at signal from analog conversion enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source homine HDMI OUT HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN Digital Devices HDMI IN Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the subwoofer to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital devices and HDMI OUT HDMI e Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the subwoofer to the HDMI IN jack on your TV 4 HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector HDMI OUT ARC e The ARC function allows digital audio to input via the HDMI OUT ARC port It can be enabled only when the Air Track is connected to a TV that supports the ARC function e Anynet must be turned on UI 4 This function is not availabl
20. been dropped PRECAUTIONS Y 3 9 inch 2 7inch 3 9 inch 3 9 inch Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the back of your product Install your product horizontally on a suitable base furniture with enough space around it for ventilation 8 4 inch es 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 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 Se Sh Ss ley 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 fireplace or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions Your product is not intended for industrial use Use of this product is for personal use only Condensation may occur if your product has been stored in cold tem peratures If transporting the unit during the winter wait approximately 2 hours u
21. d off each time you press AUTO POWER AUTO POWER LINK Display ON POWER LINK ON OFF POWER LINK OFF U J fa TV or any device connected to Air Track with the optical cable is off and there is no digital input the Air Track is turned off after 20 minutes These functions are available only when Anynet is turned off 25 26 SATMUTE SMART 3D SOUND VOLUME SWLEVEL AUDIO SYNC Using the S W LEVEL function You can control the base volume with the S W Level button on the Remote control 1 Press the S W LEVEL button on the Remote control 2 SW 0 appears on the Display 3 Press or button on the LEVEL key if you want to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume You can set it from SW 6 to SW 6 Using the AUDIO SYNC function Video may look slower than the audio if Air Track is connected to a digital TV If this occurs adjust the audio delay time to match the video Press AUDIO SYNC button on the remote control of this unit e You can use the button to set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 300 ms 4 In USB mode and BT mode the function may not work Using the DRC function This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night Press DRC on the remote control of this unit e Each time the button is pressed the se
22. e down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade If the firnware fails to upgrade we recommend formatting the USB data in FAT16 and trying again For upgrading purposes do not format the USB drive in the NTFS format You Air Track does not support NTFS Depending on the manufacturer the USB may not be supported 27 troubleshooting Before requesting service please check the following Symptom Check Remedy The unit will not turn on e Is the power cord plugged into the outlet e Connect the power plug to the outlet A function does not work when the button is pressed e Is there static electricity in the air e Disconnect the power plug and connect it again Sound is not produced e s the Mute function on e s the volume set to minimum e Press the Mute button to cancel the function e Adjust the volume The remote control does not work e Are the batteries drained e s the distance between remote control and main unit too far e Replace with new batteries e Move closer to the unit The sound from the left right channels are reversed e Are the left right audio output cables from the TV connected properly e Check the left right channel and connect it them correctly 28 aooendix SPECIFICATIONS Model name HW E550 E551 Power supply AC 120V 60Hz Standby p
23. e if the HDMI cable does not support CEC 18 connections CONNECTING THE CRYSTAL SURROUND AIR TRACK This section explains two ways digital and analog of connecting the unit to an external devices This unit is equipped with one optical digital jack and one audio analog jack for connecting an external devices SNOILOANNOOD OPTICAL IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN UW optica ET AUXIN Audio Cable or Red White AUDIO optic AL OUT OL 0 O R BD DVD player _ Set top box 5 ako Game console Optical Cable OPTICAL IN Connect the Digital Input on the subwoofer to the OPTICAL OUT of the TV or Source Device or AUX IN Connect AUX IN Audio on the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUT of the TV or Source Device Be sure to match connector colors Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to the wall outlet until all connections between components are complete Before moving or installing this product be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord If you select AUX without connecting the Audio Cable the set is turned off automatically after 20 minutes Ifa TV or any device connected to Air Track with the optical cable is off and there is no digital input the Air Track is turned off after 20 minutes If there has been no input signal for over 20 minutes from OPTICAL AUDIO IN the Air Track will be turned off 19 functions BASIC FUNCTIONS 0 OKO oot
24. e protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Important Safety Instructions neod meg operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow all the safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for uture reference 1 Read these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2 Keep these Instructions particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 3 Heed all warnings
25. eceive warranty service the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG s authorized service center Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer SAMSUNG s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement Non SAMSUNG hardware and software products if provided are on an AS IS basis Non SAMSUNG manufacturers suppliers publishers and service providers may provide their own warranties This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following including
26. hat can support the unit s weight e Purchase and use the flxing screws or mollys appropriate for the kind of wall you have plaster board iron board wood etc If possible fix the support screws in wall studs e Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall e Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it Otherwise it may cause an electric shock MAIN SET RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT BRACKET BRIDGE HOLDER SCREW SCREW n m o o u gt HOLDER WALL HORIZONTAL 1 Place part Fon a wall surface and then secure it with two screws not supplied If you are hanging the unit below a TV be sure to install F so that the arrow f is placed in the center of the TV Also make sure the unit is at least two inches 5 cm below the TV 2 Assemble the MAIN SET A and B 3 Align the screw holes on the rear side of the MAIN SET with the screw holes on C Attach 4 sets of screws E and screw holders G The screws go into the indented side of the screw holders 4 Attach the unit to F by sliding the grooves in the screw holders you attached in Step 4 into the corresponding slots of the wall mount bracket and pushing down For a secure installation make sure the screw holders slide firmly down into the bottom of the slots 12 5 When finished your installation should like the illustration at right if you installed the unit below a TV
27. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register HW ES550 HW E551 features HDMI HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously and provides a clearer picture The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV via an HDMI cable through the Crystal Surround Air Track This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV 3D Depth Sound The 3D sound feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience Wireless Subwoofer Samsung s wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer Instead the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit Special Sound mode You can select from 7 different sound modes MUSIC NEWS DRAMA CINEMA SPORTS GAME and OFF Original Sound depending on the type of content you want to enjoy Multi function Remote Control The supplied remote control can be used to control the TV connected to this unit Works only for Samsung TVs The remote control has a TV hotkey that enables you to perform various operations with the simple press of a button Active Speaker System This unit features an Active Speaker System that provides high sound quality in a single slim unit This unit does not require any satellite loudspeakers
28. lection changes as follows DRC MAX DRC MIN DRC STANDARD Using the DIMMER function This feature controls the brightness of the Display Press DIMMER on the remote control of this unit e Each time the button is pressed the selection changes as follows DIMMER ON DIMMER AUTO DIMMER OFF amp The display turns off automatically after 5 seconds if set to DIMMER AUTO Using the Anynet HDMI CEC function Anynet is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV s remote control The Anynet function turns on and off each time you press Anynet 1 Connect the product to a Samsung TV with the HDMI cable See page 18 2 Set the Anynet function on your TV to ON See the TV instruction manual for more information L Depending on your TV certain HDMI output resolutions may not work Please refer to the user s manual of your TV Please check for the HONGE Anynet function SPEAKER button This button enables you to select between listening to audio from your TV or audio from the Air Track when connected via HDMI Press SPEAKER on the remote control of this unit VOLUME SMWLEVEL AUDIOSYNC AUDIO MODE SPEAKER Scroll Display Display HDMI IN TV TV SPEAKER TVSPK Air Track AVR SPEAKER HDMI 1 2 ARC TV TV SPEAKER S MUTE Air Track AVR SPEAKER TV ARC Using the TV functions SNOILONNA 1 Press TV SOURCE o
29. n the remote control of AirTrack 2 Press TV INFO on the remote control to display the TV channel information 3 Press TV CH on the remote control to select the TV channel 4 Press TV VOL on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level 5 Use TV PRE CH button to move to the previous TV channel in TV mode 6 To exit the TV menu use the TV EXIT button Functions same as the EXIT button of the TV remote control 14 The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only SOFTWARE UPGRADE Samsung may offer upgrades for the Crystal Surround Air Track s system firmware in the future If an upgrade is offered you can upgrade the firmware by connecting a USB drive with the firmware upgrade stored on it to the USB port on your Air Track Note that if there are multiple upgrade files you must load them onto the USB drive singly and use them to upgrade the firmware one at a time Please visit Samsung com or contact the Samsung call center to receive more information about downloading upgrades files 14 Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade into the USB port on the back of the subwoofer Please be careful to not disconnect the power or remove the USB drive while upgrades are being applied The main unit will tum off automatically after completing the firmware upgrade When software is upgraded settings you have made will return to their default factory settings We recommend you writ
30. ntil the unit has reached room temperature before using Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit u 7 The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to he environment Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash contents FEATURES SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED DESCRIPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS FUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX wo 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 20 21 27 28 29 Features License Safety warnings Precautions Before reading the user s manual What s included Front Rear Panel Subwoofer Front Rear Panel Tour of the remote control Air Track Installation Overview 1 Mounting the Air Track on a wall horizontally 2 Installing the Air Track on a flat surface 3 Installing the Air Track on two stands vertically 4 Installing the Air Track on the wall vertically Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer Attaching the toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the subwoofer Installing toroidal ferrite to subwoofer Connecting the Crystal Surround Air Track Basic functions Advanced functions Software upgrade Troubleshooting Specifications getting started BEFORE READING THE USER
31. only works when it is close to the set The connection will be automatically cut off if the distance is out of this range Even within this range the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as walls or doors e This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation 21 22 e e Connect e o Bluetooth device To connect the Air Track to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function 1 Press the SAT SOURCE button on Air Track s remote control to display the BT message e You will see WAIT for 4 seconds and then READY on the front display of the Air Track 2 Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect refer to the Bluetooth device s user manual 3 Select the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device e You will see a list of devices 4 Select AirTrack E550 from the list e When the Air Track is connected to the Bluetooth device the device name of the connected Bluetooth device followed by Air Track and CONN will appear on the front display e f the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with Air Track delete the previous AirTrack E550 found by the Bluetooth device and make it search for Air Track again 5 Play music on the connected device e You can listen to the music playing on the connected Bluetooth device over the Crystal Surround Air Track system e In BT mode
32. or speaker cabling which are normally associated with conventional surround sound systems 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 Air Track s USB HOST function Bluetooth Function You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound all without wires LICENSE CX DOLBY DIGITAL Dolby and the double d symbol are registered trademarks of dolby laboratories 2 0 Channel Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks amp DTS 2 0 Channel is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Homi The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources contact Samsung via Email oss request samsung com e This product uses some software programs which are distributed under the Independent JPEG Group safety information SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION R
33. ower consumption 0 45W Power Main unit 18 5W consumption subwoofer 27 4W Main unit 3 75 lbs GENERAL Weight Subwoofer 15 98lbs Dimensions Main unit 42 84 x 2 17 x 2 17 inches WxHxD Subwoofer 11 41 x 11 41 x 14 52 inches Operating temperature range 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity range 10 to 75 Rated output Main unit 80W CH 3ohm THD 10 1kHz Bone Subwoofer 150W Sohm THD 10 100Hz AMPLIFIER Input sensitivity Impedance 570mV 20Kohm S N ratio analog input 70dB Separation 1kHz 65dB FREQUENCY Analog input 20Hz 20kHz 3dB RESPONSE Digital input 48kHz PCM 20Hz 20kHz 3dB S N ratio distortion separation and usable sensitivity are based on measurements using AES Audio Engineering Society guidelines Nominal specification Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate 29 XIGNAddV WARRANTY This SAMSUNG brand product as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America Inc SAMSUNG and delivered new in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of One 1 Year Parts and Labor 90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States To r
34. rew holder and the rubber holder into the slots in the wall mount bracket and pushing down For a secure installation make sure the holders slide flrmly down into the bottom of the slots e 15 SNOILOJNNOO connections CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER The Subwoofer s linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and sub should link connect wirelessly automatically when the main unit and sub are turned on If the link indicator does not light when main unit and subwoofer are turned on please set the ID by following the process below 1 Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC power supply 2 Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small pointed object for 5 seconds e The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the LINK indicator Blue LED blinks quickly 16 SAMSUNG STANDBY LINK While the main unit is powered off STANDBY mode es POWER press SAT MUTE on the remote control for 5 seconds SAT The ID SET message appears on the main unit s DISPLAY I amp if ESAT MUTE SMART 3D SOUND To finalize the link turn the main unit s power on while the Oa j iw subwoofer s Blue LED blinks e The Link indicator blue LED on the subwoofer is turned on e The main unit and the subwoofer are now linked connected SWLEVEL AUDIO SYNC e You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting the sound effect See p
35. u to choose to listen to audio from the Air Track or your TV SMART VOLUME 3D SOUND Regulates and stabilizes the volume level against a drastic volume change This feature adds depth and spaciousness to the sound S W LEVEL AUDIO SYNC Adjusts the Subwoofer level Used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital TV AUTO POWER Synchronizes the Air Track to the Optical connection via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV TV INFO Display current TV status TV CHANNEL TV VOLUME Switches between the available TV channels Adjusts the TV volume level TV EXIT Exits TV functions same as the EXIT button of the TV remote control 8 SAT stands for Surround Air Track which is a Samsung s proprietary name The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only Depending on the TV you are using you may not be able to operate your TV with this remote control If you can t operate the TV using the TV s remote control Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1 Lift the cover at the back of 2 Install two AAA size batteries 3 Replace the cover the remote control upward as Make sure to match the and ends Assuming typical TV usage shown of the batteries with the diagram inside the the batteries last for about compartment one year Operation Range of the Remote Control The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet
36. yback press the Il button e Press the gt Il button again to stop playing the file temporarily Press the Il button to play the selected file e To stop playback press the Stop ll button during playback Skip Forward Back USB function During playback press the I4 I button e When there is more than one file and you press the gt gt I button the next file is selected e When there is more than one file and you press the I 4 button the previous file is selected Using the REPEAT function USB function Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a file repeat all randomly play files or turn Repeat off Press the REPEAT button REPEAT FILE Repeat a track REPEAT ALL Repeat all tracks REPEAT RANDOM Plays tracks in random order A track that has already been played may be played again REPEAT OFF Cancels Repeat Playback 8 You can set the REPEAT function while music from the USB device is playing Muting the sound This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call 1 To mute the sound of this unit press the SAT MUTE X button on the remote control 2 To mute the TV press the TV MUTE button on the remote control 3 Press SAT MUTE 0X TV MUTE on the remote control again or press VOLUME to restore the sound Using the 3D Depth Sound function The 3D sound feature adds depth and spaciousness to the sound Press 3D SOUND on the remote control
37. ystal Surround Air Track connection is complete e Air Track automatically turns off Auto Power Off if no USB device has been connected or it has been in the STOP mode for more than 20 minutes Before you connect a USB device Compatibility USB storage 1 If the folder of file name in a USB device exceeds 10 characters it is not displayed on the VFD 2 This product may not be compatible with certain types of USB storage media 3 The file systems FAT16 and FAT32 are supported e The NTFS file system is not supported 4 Connect a USB device directly to the USB port of the product Otherwise you may encounter a USB compatibility problem 23 24 DRC DIMMER AUTO POWER Cm Cs Cam 5 Do not connect multiple storage devices to the product via a multi card reader It may not operate properly 6 Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported 7 Do not remove the USB device while it is being read 8 DRM protected music files MP3 WMA from a commercial web site will not be played 9 External HDDs are not supported 10 Compatibility list Format Music File name MP3 WMA File extension MP3 WMA Bit rate aa Version V8 Pixel Sampling Frequency 44 1KHz 44 1KHz 11 We recommend using the provided USB cable to connect USB devices to Air Track Using a different cable can cause noisy or distorted playback Play Pause Stop USB function During pla
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