SAMSUNG Bluetooth Soundbar User Manual

User Manual for SAMSUNG models including: Bluetooth Soundbar, HW-N300

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04 Connecting the Soundbar. 12. Connecting Electrical Power. ------------------------- 12. 05 Connecting to a TV. 13. Connecting using an Optical Cable.

Bluetooth B Connected status B Slow-Blinking Disconnected status Bluetooth pairing 5 Sec B Fast-Blinking AUX W USB W Source Selects the source input mode. (D.IN / Bluetooth / AUX / USB) • To turn on “ Bluetooth pairing ” mode, change the source to “ Bluetooth” mode and then press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds.

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USER MANUAL
HW-N300

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 that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol indicates that this product has included important literature concerning operation and maintenance.
Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (ground).
AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC voltage.
DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is DC voltage.
Caution, Consult instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to consult the user manual for further safety related information.

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

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PRECAUTIONS
1. Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the bottom of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (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.
2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
3. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.
4. Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall socket 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.

5. The battery used with this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of the battery in the general household trash. Do not expose the battery to excess heat, direct sunlight, or fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The user manual has two parts: this simple paper USER MANUAL and a detailed FULL MANUAL you can download.
USER MANUAL See this manual for safety instructions, product installation, components, connections, and product specifications.
FULL MANUAL You can access the FULL MANUAL on Samsung's on-line customer support centre by scanning the QR code. To see the manual on your PC or mobile device, download the manual in document format from Samsung's website. (http://www.samsung.com/support)

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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CONTENTS
01 Checking the Components
Inserting battery into the Remote Control
02 Product Overview
Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar Bottom Panel of the Soundbar
03 The Remote Control
Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control
04 Connecting the Soundbar
Connecting Electrical Power
05 Connecting to a TV
Connecting using an Optical Cable Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth
06 Connecting an External Device
Connecting using an Optical Cable Connecting using an Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable
07 Connecting a USB Storage Device
Setting Repeat Play Options Software Update

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08 Installing the Wall Mount (Optional)
Installation Precautions Wall mount Components
09 Troubleshooting 10 Licence 11 Open Source Licence Notice 12 Important Notes About Service 13 Specifications and Guide
Specifications

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Soundbar Main Unit

Power Cord

Remote Control / Battery (AAA x 1, Not available in some
locations)

· User Manual / Warranty Card / Regulatory Guide (Not available in some locations). · For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached
to the product. (Label : Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit) · To purchase additional components or optional cables, contact a Samsung Service Centre or
Samsung Customer Care.

Inserting battery into the Remote Control
Match the polarity of the battery to the symbols on the battery compartment.

1 2 3

1 2

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02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar

Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top.

Volume

Power

Front of the Soundbar

Right Side of the Soundbar

The LED Indicator flashes, glows, or changes colour depending on the Soundbar's current mode or status. The colour of the LED indicator and the number of lights indicate the active mode as described below.

W White LED

B Blue LED

Mode

Remote control Button

R Red LED

G Green LED

LED indicator

D.IN

LED indicator

Bluetooth

Bluetooth pairing

5 Sec

B Slow-Blinking
B
Fast-Blinking B

Connected status Disconnected status

AUX

USB

WWW

Selects the source input mode. (D.IN / Bluetooth / AUX / USB)

Source

· To turn on "Bluetooth pairing" mode, change the source to "Bluetooth" mode and then

press and hold the

button for more than 5 seconds.

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Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

POWER

AUX IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)

Bottom of the Soundbar

AUX IN

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

(OPTICAL)

USB (5V 0.5A)

POWER Connect the Soundbar's AC power cord.

AUX

Connect to the Analogue output of an external device.

D.IN

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.

USB

Connect a USB device here to play music files on the USB device through the Soundbar.

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03 THE REMOTE CONTROL
· The images, buttons, and functions of the remote control may differ depending on the model.

Turns the Soundbar on and off.
Press to select the desired sound effect by choosing
SURROUND or STANDARD.
Push this button up or down to adjust the volume.
Press to enter the "Bluetooth" mode.
You can use your Bluetooth device in this mode.
To pair a new Bluetooth device, press and hold this button for 5 seconds or more.
Press to enter the "D.IN" mode.
Press this button to turn on the Auto Power Link function. See
"Connecting using an Optical Cable" on pages 13 and 14 for details.

Press this button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound.
Push this button up or down to adjust the bass volume within a -6 to +6 range.

Press to enter the "AUX" mode.

Press the

button to select the

previous music file.

Press the button to play/pause

a music file.

Press the

button to select the

next music file.

Press this button to turn off the Auto Power Link function.
Press to enter the "USB" mode.

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Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control

If you have a Samsung TV, you can adjust the Soundbar's volume using the IR remote control that came with your Samsung TV. First use the TV menu to set the TV audio on your Samsung TV to external speakers, then use your Samsung remote to control the Soundbar's volume. For more information, see the TV's user manual.

The default mode for this function is control by a Samsung TV. 1. If your TV is not a Samsung TV and you want your TV's remote to control the Soundbar's volume, you can change the settings of this function by pressing and holding the BASS button repeatedly. To have your TV's remote adjust the Soundbar's volume, follow Steps 1 through 3 below. 2. If you want to turn off this function completely, follow Steps 1 and 2.

Mode

Remote control Button

LED indicator

Turn off

All LED's Off

"Off" mode

5 Sec

Blinking WWWW

"All TV" mode

5 Sec

Blinking WWWW

"Samsung TV" mode

4. (Default mode)

5 Sec

Blinking WWWW

Each time you press the BASS button and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the following order:"Samsung TV" (Default mode) "Off" "All TV".
The LED's blink for 3~4 seconds, then return to the standby power off mode. This function may not be available, depending on your TV`s remote control. For a list of manufacturers that support this feature, refer to the FULL MANUAL of your Soundbar
on the Samsung web site (www.samsung.com/support).

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This volume control function works with IR TV remotes only. It does not work with Bluetooth TV remotes (remotes that require pairing).
NOTE Not all TV manufacturers support this feature. For a list of manufacturers that do support this
feature, refer to the FULL MANUAL of your Soundbar on the Samsung web site (www.samsung.com/support).
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04 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR
Connecting Electrical Power
· For information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label : Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

POWER

POWER
AUX IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)

Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit

Electrical Outlet Power Cord

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05 CONNECTING TO A TV

Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. · When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, you can control the Soundbar using the TV's remote control. This feature is supported by 2017 and later Samsung Smart TVs that support Bluetooth when you connect the Soundbar to the TV using an optical cable. This function also allows you to use the TV menu to adjust the sound field and various settings as well as the volume and mute.
Connecting using an Optical Cable

Step 1. Connect an Optical Cable

Bottom of the Soundbar

OPTICAL OUT

Optical Cable (not supplied)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)

NOTE When the audio in a broadcast is encoded in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on
your TV is set to PCM, we recommend that you change the setting to Dolby Digital. When the setting on the TV is changed, you will experience better sound quality. (The TV menu may use different words for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the TV manufacturer.)

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Step 2. Change the Soundbar's mode to D.IN

W (OR)

Right Side of the Soundbar

Auto Power Link This Function automatically turns on the Soundbar when the TV is turned on if the Soundbar is connected to the TV by an Optical Cable (not supplied). Press the button on the remote control to turn on this function.
· Auto Power Link is set to ON by default. (To turn off this function, press the button on the remote control.)
· Depending on the connected device, Auto Power Link may not function. · This function is only available in the "D.IN" mode.

Mode

Remote control Button

LED indicator

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

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Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth
Step 1. Change the Soundbar mode to "Bluetooth Pairing"

5 Sec

Fast-Blinking B

Step 2. Select the Soundbar in your TV's or Bluetooth device's Menu

Bluetooth menu (OR) Bluetooth device

Select "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Nxxx N-Series"

NOTE You cannot connect more than one TV or Bluetooth device at a time.

Step 3. Check the Soundbar's status
The blue LED should not be blinking once the Bluetooth connection is complete.
B

If the TV or device fails to connect · If a previously connected Soundbar listing appears in the device list of your TV or Bluetooth device, delete it. (e.g. "[AV] Samsung Soundbar Nxxx N-Series") · Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

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Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV

Press the button on the right side panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but "Bluetooth".
· Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.)
· To cancel the automatic Bluetooth connection between the Soundbar and TV, press and hold button for 5 seconds in "Bluetooth" mode. TV Connect is turned OFF.
· To turn TV Connect back on, press and hold the button for 5 seconds with the Soundbar in "Bluetooth" mode.
· TV Connect is set to ON by default.

Mode

Remote control Button

LED indicator

TV Connect-OFF

Blinking

5 Sec

B WW

TV Connect-ON

Blinking

5 Sec

B WW

NOTES If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>. In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the
Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 10 meters. The Soundbar automatically turns off after 5 minutes in the Ready state. 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. Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar main unit - e.g., microwaves, wireless LAN devices, etc.

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06 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
Connect to an external device via an optical cable or analogue cable to play the external device's sound through the Soundbar.
Connecting using an Optical Cable
Step 1. Connect using an Optical Cable
BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console

OPTICAL OUT

Optical Cable (not supplied)

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Bottom of the Soundbar

Step 2. Change the Soundbar's mode to D.IN
W (OR)
Right Side of the Soundbar

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Connecting using an Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable
Step 1. Connect using an Analogue Audio (AUX) Cable
BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Game console

R - AUDIO - L

Audio (AUX) Cable (not supplied)

AUX IN
Bottom of the Soundbar

Step 2. Change the Soundbar's mode to AUX

(OR) Right Side of the Soundbar

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07 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE

Step 1. Connect a USB Drive

Bottom of the Soundbar

USB (5V 0.5A)

NOTE The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if you do not connect a USB device to the
Soundbar within 5 minutes.
Step 2. Change the Soundbar's mode to USB
WWW (OR)
Right Side of the Soundbar

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Setting Repeat Play Options

When the Soundbar is in "USB" mode, each time you press the button the "USB" mode changes how it plays tracks in the following order: Repeat - Off > Repeat - 1 song > Repeat - All songs > Repeat - Random. See the table below for details.

Mode

Remote control Button

LED indicator

Repeat - Off

WWW

Repeat - 1 song Repeat - All songs Repeat - Random

Blinking WWW
Blinking WWW
Blinking WWW

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. For more information about how to download update files, go to the Samsung Electronics website at (www.samsung.com Support). Then, enter or select the model number of your Soundbar, select the Software & Apps option, and then Downloads. Note that the option names can vary.

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08 INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT (OPTIONAL)

Installation Precautions
· Install on a vertical wall only. · Do not install in a place with high temperature or humidity. · Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product's weight. If not, reinforce the wall
or choose another installation point. · 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 want to mount the Soundbar on. Diameter: M4 Length: 40 mm or longer recommended. · Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install the Soundbar on the wall. · Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

Wall mount Components

For Installation on Concrete Walls (not supplied)

5cm or more

A
x 2 (M4 x L40)

B
x 2

Recommended specification 40 mm or longer

8 mm

4 mm

NOTE Installations on other types of walls will require
different kinds of screws.
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1.
------ 370 mm-----CENTRE LINE
2. 50 mm 6 mm

NOTES If your TV is installed on
the wall, install the Soundbar 5cm or more below your TV. Use a pencil to mark the holes' positions.
B

IMPORTANT NOTE The installation method shown here is for CONCRETE walls. Installation methods will vary
depending on the wall type. For installation on dry wall, we strongly recommend you drill screw support holes into the underlying wood studs. 3.
10.5 mm A

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4.
POWER
5.

POWER

AUX IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
USB (5V 0.5A)

NOTE Supports for wall installation are built into
the back of the Soundbar.

CAUTION
Press the Soundbar down with sufficient force to fix it to the wall. If the Soundbar is not firmly fixed to the wall, it could be accidently detached, resulting in personal injury.
Do not bump into or strike the Soundbar (especially from the bottom). The impact could detach the Soundbar from the wall, resulting in personal injury.

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09 TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking assistance, check the following. The unit will not turn on. Is the power cord plugged into an outlet? ; Connect the power plug to an 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 dropouts occur in Bluetooth mode. ; See the Bluetooth connection sections on pages 15 and 16. Sound is not produced. Is the Mute function on? ; Press the VOL button to cancel the function. Is the volume set to minimum? ; Adjust the Volume. The remote control does not work. Is the battery drained? ; Replace with new batteries. Is the distance between the remote control and Soundbar main unit too far? ; Move the remote control closer to the Soundbar main unit.
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10 LICENCE

11 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, 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 in combination with the Symbol, and DTS 2.0 Channel are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email (oss.request@samsung.com).
12 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

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13 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE

Specifications
Model Name USB Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Supported play formats (DTS 2.0 sound is played in DTS format.)

HW-N300 5V/0.5A 2.0 kg 641.0 x 65.0 x 107.0 mm +5°C to +35°C 10 % ~ 75 % LPCM 2ch, Dolby AudioTM (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS

NOTES Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
For India Only "This product is RoHS compliant"

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