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Wireless Audio - Soundbar Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register User manual HW-H450 HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 1HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 1 2014-11-05 3:43:542014-11-05 3:43:542 FEATURES FEATURES TV SoundConnect TV SoundConnect lets you listen to audio from your TV on your Soundbar via a Bluetooth connection and lets you control the sound. 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 through the Soundbar via an HDMI cable. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV. 3D 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 Effects You can select different Sound Effects - MUSIC / VOICE / SPORTS / CINEMA / STANDARD (Original Sound) - depending on the type of content you want to enjoy. Multi-function Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to control various operations with the simple press of a button. 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. Bluetooth Function You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires! LICENSES Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 2HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 2 2014-11-05 3:44:062014-11-05 3:44:063 ENG SAFETY INFORMATION 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. 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. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times. Wiring the Main Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover removed. If the cover is detachable and a replacement is required, it must be of the same colour as the fuse fitted in the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance. However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. Never attempt to insert bare wires directly into a mains socket. A plug and fuse must be used at all times. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:– BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:– The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.

WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E

OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 3HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 3 2014-11-05 3:44:062014-11-05 3:44:064 SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS 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 7~10 cm. 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. 99.1mm 99.1mm

99.1mm 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. Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions. Your product is not intended for industrial use. It is for personal use only. Condensation may occur if your product has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until 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 cause the unit to malfunction.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. During thunderstorms disconnect the AC plug f

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or othe

hem HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 4HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 4 2014-11-05 3:44:062014-11-05 3:44:065 ENG CONTENTS CONTENTS 2 FEATURES 2 Licenses 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety Warnings 4 Precautions 6 GETTING STARTED 6 Before reading the User’s Manual 6 What’s Included 7 DESCRIPTIONS 7 Top/Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 REMOTE CONTROL 9 Remote Control Buttons and Functions 11 CONNECTIONS 11 Installing the Wall Mount 12 Detaching the Wall Mount 12 Installing the bracket without referring to the Wall-mount Installation Guide 13 Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer 15 Connecting an External Device using an HDMI cable 16 Connecting an External Device using Audio (analogue) cable or Optical (digital) cable 17 FUNCTIONS 17 Input Mode 17 ARC (HDMI OUT) 18 Bluetooth 20 TV SoundConnect 21 USB 22 Software update 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 APPENDIX 24 Specifications ● 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 at your request and there is no defect with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been read). (b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect with the product (i.e. where the user manual has not been read). ● You will be informed of the administration fee amount before a technician visits. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 5HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 5 2014-11-05 3:44:082014-11-05 3:44:086 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED

BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL

Note the following terms before reading the user manual. + Icons used in this manual Icon Term Definition Caution Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled. Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function. + Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting

1) Be sure to familiarise yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)

2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 23)

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

(Holder-screw2: 2EA) (Holder-screw1: 2EA) Wall Mount Guide Holder-Screw Power Cord

DC Adapter AUX Cable USB Cable ● 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. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 6HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 6 2014-11-05 3:44:082014-11-05 3:44:087 ENG DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS

(Power) Button Turns the Soundbar on and off. VOL -/+ Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display. Display Displays the current mode. (Function) Button Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input. ● While the unit is powered on, pressing the ( ) button for more than 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button. To cancel MUTE button setup, press the ( ) button for more than 3 seconds again. ● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. ● When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. ● If you want to enjoy the sound only from the Soundbar, 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. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 7HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 7 2014-11-05 3:44:102014-11-05 3:44:108 DESCRIPTIONS REAR PANEL

DC 24V (Power Supply In) Connect the DC power adaptor to the power supply jack, and then connect the AC power adaptor plug to a wall outlet. (USB Port) Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to play files on the devices. HDMI OUT (TV) Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. OPTICAL IN Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. HDMI IN Inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. Use when connecting a supported external device. AUX IN Connect to the Analogue output of an external device. ● When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the 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. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 8HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 8 2014-11-05 3:44:102014-11-05 3:44:109 ENG REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS

EQUALIZER WOOFER Press to select Treble or Bass. Then, use the #,$ button to adjust the Treble or Bass volume from -3 to +3. You can control the subwoofer volume. Press the #,$ button to increase or decrease the subwoofer volume. You can set it from SW -6 to SW +6. DIMMER/Anynet+ DIMMER : Press the DIMMER/Anynet+ button to control the brightness of the display. Anynet+ : Press and hold the DIMMER/Anynet+ button for more than 3 seconds to turn the Anynet+ function on or off. (Auto Power Link : Default OFF, Anynet+ ON / Power Link OFF or Anynet+ OFF / Power Link ON ). The Anynet+ function lets you control the Soundbar with the remote from an Anynet+ compatible Samsung TV. The Soundbar must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.* Auto Power LinkSynchronizes the Soundbar to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV. REPEAT Press to set the REPEAT function during music playback from a USB device. REPEAT OFF : Cancels Repeat Playback. REPEAT FILE : Repeatedly play a track. REPEAT ALL : Repeatedly play all tracks. REPEAT RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order. (A track that has already been played may be played again.) MUTE You can turn the volume down to 0 with the push of a button.Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level. SOURCE Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. Skip Forward If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press the $ button, the next file is selected. AUDIO SYNC If the Soundbar is connected to a digital TV and the video appears out of sync with the audio, press the AUDIO SYNC buttons to sync the audio with the video. Use the #,$ buttons to set the audio delay between 0 ms and 300 ms. In USB mode, TV mode, and BT mode, the Audio Sync function may not work. ● Soundbar is a Samsung proprietary name. ● Operate the TV using the TV's remote control. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 9HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 9 2014-11-05 3:44:102014-11-05 3:44:1010 REMOTE CONTROL Bluetooth POWER Press the Bluetooth POWER button on the remote to turn the Bluetooth POWER on function on and off. See pages 19 and 20 for details. 3D SOUND (3D Sound Plus) Press the 3D SOUND button on the remote to add depth and spaciousness to the sound. Press the 3D SOUND on the remote control. Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :

VOLUME Adjusts the volume level of the unit. POWER Turns the Soundbar on and off. SOUND EFFECT You can select from 5 different sound modes - MUSIC, VOICE, SPORTS, CINEMA, and STANDARD - depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy. Press the SOUND EFFECT button on the remote control. Select the STANDARD mode if you want to enjoy the original sound. Press the SOUND EFFECT button for more than 5 seconds to turn on or off Smart Volume.

Smart Volume This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change caused by a channel change or scene transition. Play/Pause Press the ► button to pause playing the file temporarily. Press the ► button again to play the selected file. Skip Back If there is more than one file on the device you are playing, and you press the # button, the previous file is selected. + Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control

1. Use a suitable coin to turn

the remote control's battery cover counterclockwise to remove it as shown in the figure above.

2. Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the

positive (+) pole facing up when inserting the battery. Put the battery cover on and align the '' marks side by side as shown in the figure above.

3. Use a suitable coin to turn the

remote control battery cover clockwise as far as it will go to fix it in place. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 10HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 10 2014-11-05 3:44:112014-11-05 3:44:1111 ENG CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT

You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall. + Installation Precautions ● Install on a vertical wall only. ● For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a 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 a different wall that can support the unit's weight. ● Purchase and use the fixing screws or anchors appropriate 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: L 35 mm 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 and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.1. Place the installation guide against the wall surface.• The installation guide must be level.

Install at least 5 cm below the TV, if the TV is mounted on the wall.

2. Mark the location where the screws will go through on the wall

using a pen, and then remove the installation guide.3. Fasten the wall mounts and screws to the marked locations.• The left and right mounts are different shapes.

4. Secure the two holder screws to the screw holes on the back of

the Soundbar's main body, one on the left and one on the right.

5. Insert the USB cable into the back of the Soundbar before installing

it on the wall.6. Set the holder screws on the back of the Soundbar into the grooves of the wall mount. For safe installation, make sure to push the holder screws all the way to the bottom of the grooves. 5 cm or more Using the Soundbar with Wall Mount [Wall Mounting the Soundbar] HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 11HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 11 2014-11-05 3:44:122014-11-05 3:44:1212 CONNECTIONS

DETACHING THE WALL MOUNT

1. Pull the Soundbar upwards as shown in the figure to separate it

from the wall mount. ● Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid striking or dropping 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 the product. ● When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that children do not pull any of the connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall. ● For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation, install the speaker system at least 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. INSTALLING THE BRACKET WITHOUT REFERRING TO THE

WALL-MOUNT INSTALLATION GUIDE

5 cm or more 5 cm or more 16 cm 17.5 cm Minimum 32.8 ~ 33.5 cm

1. Place the “Wall Mount L” on the desired wall surface while paralleled to the floor as shown above, and fix a screw

through the hole on its right end.

2. Place the “Wall Mount R” on the desired wall surface while paralleled to the floor as shown above, and fix a screw

through the hole on its left end.

If Wall Mount L/R are to be mounted beneath the TV, check their fixing hole positions in steps 1 and 2, so that they are aligned appropriately to the center of the TV’s bottom.

3. Fix screws through the rest of holes.

The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on. If the Link indicator

does not light when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the procedure below.

1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet.

2. Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 seconds.

The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly.

3. While the main unit is powered off (in STANDBY mode), press and hold the MUTE

on the remote control for 5 seconds.

4. The ID SET message appears on the Soundbar's display.

5. To finalize the link, turn the main unit’s power on while the subwoofer’s Blue LED blinks.

The main unit and the subwoofer should now be linked (connected).

The Link indicator (Blue LED) on the subwoofer should be on.

If the Link indicator is not solid blue, the linking process has failed. Turn off the main unit and start again from Step 2.

You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting a Sound Effect. (See page 10) HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 13HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 13 2014-11-05 3:44:142014-11-05 3:44:1414 CONNECTIONS ● 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 in standby mode and the STANDBY LED on the upper side will come on after the Link indicator (Blue LED) blinks for 30 seconds. ● If you use a device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound interruption. ● The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the main unit and subwoofer is about 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 metal. ● If the main unit doesn't make a wireless connection, follow steps 1-5 to re-set 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. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 14HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 14 2014-11-05 3:44:152014-11-05 3:44:1515 ENG CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AN HDMI CABLE HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to such TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more. Because HDMI transmits the highest quality digital signal, you can enjoy superior video and audio - as it was originally created at the digital source.

HDMI Cable (not supplied) HDMI Cable (not supplied) Digital Devices HDMI IN Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital device. and, HDMI OUT (TV) Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT (TV) jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. ● HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. ARC (HDMI OUT) The ARC function allows digital audio to output via the HDMI OUT (ARC) port. It can be enabled only when the Soundbar is connected to a TV that supports the ARC function. ● Anynet+ must be turned on. ● This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 15HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 15 2014-11-05 3:44:152014-11-05 3:44:1516 CONNECTIONS

This unit comes equipped with one optical in digital jack and one audio Analogue in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to a TV. AUX INAUDIO OUT OPTICAL INOPTICAL OUT

Audio Cable Optical Cable (not supplied) BD/ DVD player/ Set-top box/ Game console AUX IN Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT jack of the TV or Source Device. Change the function to AUX. or, OPTICAL IN Connect OPTICAL IN (Audio) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV or Source Device. Change the function to D.IN.

● 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. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 16HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 16 2014-11-05 3:44:162014-11-05 3:44:1617 ENG FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS INPUT MODE Press the ( ) button on the main unit’s top panel or the (SOURCE) button on the remote control to select the mode you want. Input mode Display Optical Digital input D.IN AUX input AUX HDMI input HDMI BLUETOOTH mode TV SoundConnect USB mode USB ● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: ● D.IN/HDMI/BT/TV/USB/ARC Mode - If there is no audio signal for 25 minutes. ● AUX Mode - If the AUX cable is disconnected for 25 minutes. - If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the AUX cable is connected. - To turn the Auto Power Down functionON or OFF, press and hold the & button for 5 seconds. AUTO POWER DOWN ON / OFF appears on the display. ARC (HDMI OUT) ARC (Audio Return Channel) transfers digital audio signal to the HDMI OUT (ARC) port. HDMI Cable

1. Connect the TV supporting ARC to the Soundbar with an HDMI cable.

2. Turn on the TV, and turn on the Soundbar’s Anynet+.3. Press the (

) button on the main unit’s top panel or the (SOURCE) button on the remote control to select the D.IN mode. ● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. ● If the HDMI cable does not support ARC feature, ARC may not work properly. ● To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet+ off. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 17HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 17 2014-11-05 3:44:162014-11-05 3:44:1618 FUNCTIONS BLUETOOTH You can connect a Bluetooth device to the Soundbar and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires! + To connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function. Bluetooth device Connect

You will see BT READY on the front display of the Soundbar.

2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device

you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual.)

You will see a list of scanned devices.

4. Select "[Samsung] Soundbar" 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 failed to pair with the Soundbar, delete the previous "[Samsung] Soundbar" found by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Soundbar again.

5. Play music on the connected device.

You can listen to the music playing on the connected Bluetooth device over the Soundbar.

In BT mode, the Play/Pause/Next/Prev functions are not available. However, these functions are available in Bluetooth devices supporting AVRCP.

● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. ● If asked for PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. ● Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time. ● The Bluetooth connection will be terminated when you turn the Soundbar off. ● The Soundbar may not perform Bluetooth search or connection correctly under the following circumstances: - If there is a strong electrical field around the Soundbar. - If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with the Soundbar. - If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions. - 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. ● 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 paired the device,on D.IN/AUX/HDMI/ USB/ARC mode, select "[Samsung] Soundbar" from the list will automatically change to BT mode. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 18HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 18 2014-11-05 3:44:172014-11-05 3:44:1719 ENG FUNCTIONS + Bluetooth POWER on (Bluetooth POWER) When the Bluetooth Power On function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, if a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the Soundbar, the Soundbar turns on automatically.

1. Press the Bluetooth POWER on the remote while the Soundbar is turned on.

2. Bluetooth POWER on appears on the Soundbar's display.

● Available only if the Soundbar is listed among the Bluetooth device’s paired devices. (The Bluetooth device and the Soundbar must have been previously paired at least once.) ● 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 to another Bluetooth device. + To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Soundbar You can disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Soundbar. For instructions, see the Bluetooth device's user manual. ● The Soundbar will be disconnected. ● When the Soundbar is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, the Soundbar will display BT DISCONNECTED on the front display. + To disconnect the Soundbar from the Bluetooth device Press the (SOURCE) button on the remote control or the ( ) button on the product's top panel to switch from BT to another mode or turn off the Soundbar. ● The connected Bluetooth device will wait a certain amount of time for a response from the Soundbar before terminating the connection. (Disconnection time may differ, depending on the Bluetooth device) ● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. ● In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 5 m. ● The Soundbar automatically turns off after 25 minutes in the Ready state. More About Bluetooth 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, when: - A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Soundbar. - It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or office partition. - It is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices including medical equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LANs. ● Pair the Soundbar with the Bluetooth device while they are close together. ● The further 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, the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as walls or doors. ● This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 19HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 19 2014-11-05 3:44:172014-11-05 3:44:1720 FUNCTIONS TV SOUNDCONNECT You can enjoy TV sound through your Soundbar when it is connected to a Samsung TV that supports the TV SoundConnect function. + Connecting a TV to the Soundbar Connect

1. Turn on the TV and Soundbar.

Turn on the menu of the TV.

Move to Speaker Settings on "Sound" tab.

Set the "Add New Device" menu to "On".

) button on the main unit’s top panel or the (SOURCE) button on the remote control to select the TV mode.

3. On the TV, a message asking whether to enable the

TV SoundConnect function. "[Samsung] Soundbar" is displayed on the TV screen.

4. Select <Yes> to finish connecting the TV and

Soundbar by TV remote control. ● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. ● Switching the Soundbar’s mode from TV to another mode automatically terminates TV SoundConnect. ● To connect the Soundbar to another TV, the existing connection must be terminated. ● Terminate the connection to the existing TV, and then press the ► button on the remote control for 5 seconds to connect to another TV. ● The TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2012 on. Check whether your TV supports the TV SoundConnect (SoundShare) function before you begin. (For further information, refer to the TV’s user manual.) ● If your Samsung TV was released before 2014, check the SoundShare setting menu. ● If the distance between the TV and Soundbar exceeds 5 m, the connection may not be stable or the audio may stutter. If this occurs, relocate the TV or Soundbar so that they are within operational range, and then re-establish the TV SoundConnect connection. ● TV SoundConnect Operational Ranges: - Recommended pairing range: within 50 cm - Recommended operational range: within 5 m ● The Play/Pause, Next, Prev buttons are not operable in TV SoundConnect mode. + Using the Bluetooth POWER On function The Bluetooth POWER On function is available after you have successfully connected the Soundbar to a Bluetooth compatible TV using TV SoundConnect. When the Bluetooth POWER On function is ON, turning the connected TV on or off will turn the Soundbar's power on and off as well.

1. Connect the TV to your Soundbar using the TV

Soundbar remote. "BLUETOOTH POWER ON" appears on the Soundbar's display.

BLUETOOTH POWER ON : The Soundbar turns on and off when you turn the TV on or off.

BLUETOOTH POWER OFF : The Soundbar only turns off when you turn the TV off. ● This function is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2013 on. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 20HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 20 2014-11-05 3:44:172014-11-05 3:44:1721 ENG FUNCTIONS USB You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. Display USB port

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port of the

3. USB appears on the display screen.

The Soundbar connection to the USB device is complete.

The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if no USB device has been connected for more than 25 minutes. ● Depending on its manufacturing specifications, the ( ) button may be changed into the ( ) button which functionally works just the same. + Before you connect a USB device Be aware of the following: ● If the file name of a folder on a USB device exceeds 10 characters, it is not displayed on the Soundbar's display. ● This product may not be compatible with certain types of USB storage media. ● The Soundbar supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems. - The NTFS file system is not supported. ● Connect USB devices directly to the USB port of the product. Otherwise, you may encounter a USB compatibility problem. ● Do not connect multiple storage devices to the product via a multi-card 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: Format Codec Sampling Rate *.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer2 16KHz ~ 48KHz MPEG 1 Layer3 MPEG 2 Layer3 MPEG 2.5 Layer3 *.wma Wave_Format_ MSAudio1 Wave_Format_ MSAudio2 *.aac AAC 16KHz ~ 96KHz AAC-LC HE-AAC 24KHz ~ 96KHz *.wav

16KHz ~ 48KHz *.ogg OGG 1.1.0 *.flac FLAC 1.1.0, FLAC 1.2.1 16KHz ~ 96KHz HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 21HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 21 2014-11-05 3:44:182014-11-05 3:44:1822 FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE Samsung may offer updates for the Soundbar's system firmware in the future. If an update is offered, you can update the firmware by connecting a USB device with the firmware update stored on it to the USB port on your Soundbar. Note that if there are multiple update files, you must load them onto the USB device singly and use them to update the firmware one file at a time. Please visit Samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center to receive more information about downloading updates files. ● Insert a USB device containing the firmware update into the USB port on the main 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 reset, all settings are reset to their factory default settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update. Note that updating firmware resets subwoofer connection too. If connection to the subwoofer is not established automatically after resetting, refer to page 13. If the firmware fails to update, we recommend formatting the USB device in FAT16 and trying again. ● Once the software update is completed, turn off the product and then press and hold the

) button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. "INIT" appears on the display and the unit is powered off. The update is complete. ● Do not format the USB device in the NTFS format. The Soundbar does not support the NTFS file system. ● Depending on the manufacturer, some USB devices may not be supported. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 22HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 22 2014-11-05 3:44:182014-11-05 3:44:1823 ENG TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, please check the following. The unit will not turn on.

Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed.

Is there static electricity in the air? Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. Sound is not produced.

Is the Mute function on?

Is the volume set to minimum? Press the Mute button to cancel the 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?

Reset the TV MODE and connect again. TV SoundConnect is supported by some Samsung TVs released from 2012 on. Check your TV to see if it supports TV SoundConnect. Update your TV with the latest firmware. Contact the Samsung call centre. Press and hold the

button for 5 seconds to reset the TV SoundConnect connection. The red LED on the subwoofer blinks and the subwoofer is not producing sound.

Your subwoofer may not be connected to the main body of the product. Try to connect your subwoofer again. (See Page 13) The subwoofer drones and vibrates noticeably.

Try to adjust the vibration of your subwoofer. Press the EQUALIZER WOOFER button on your remote control to adjust its value (between SW-6 and SW+6). HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 23HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 23 2014-11-05 3:44:182014-11-05 3:44:1824 APPENDIX APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Model name HW-H450 GENERAL USB 5V/0.5A Weight Main Unit 2.1 kg Subwoofer (PS-WH450) 5.1 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) Main Unit 957.5 x 59.5 x 66.5 mm Subwoofer (PS-WH450) 179.5 x 363 x 296 mm Operating Temperature Range +5 °C to +35 °C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % AMPLIFIER Rated Output Power Main Unit 80W/CH, 3 OHM, THD = 10%, 1kHz Subwoofer (PS-WH450) 130W, 4 OHM, THD = 10%, 70Hz S/N Ratio (Analogue Input) 65 dB Separation (1kHz) 65 dB
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. - For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. a Open Source License Notice - For further information on Open Sources used in this product, please visit the website: http://opensource.samsung.com - To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email (oss.request@samsung.com). Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The original Declaration of Conformity may be found at http://www.samsung.com, go to Support > Search Product Support and enter the model name. This equipment may be operated in all EU countries. HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 24HW-H450_EUR_ENG_141105.indd 24 2014-11-05 3:44:182014-11-05 3:44:18[Correct disposal of batteries in this product] (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care Centre. Country Contact Centre Web Site AUSTRIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (0800 - 7267864) www.samsung.com/at/support