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FULL MANUAL HW-A530 Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
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• This apparatus shall always be connected to a Refer to the table below for an explanation of AC outlet with a protective grounding symbols which may be on your Samsung product. connection. • To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,...
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However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the 2. During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains to lightning could damage the unit.
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.
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Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly ------------------------- – Connecting a TV via Bluetooth ------------------------- Connecting an External Device Connecting using an HDMI Cable ------------------------- Connecting using an Optical Cable ------------------------- Connecting a USB Storage Device Connecting a Mobile Device Connecting via Bluetooth ------------------------- Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote Control...
• 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.
02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top. Top Panel Display Displays the product’s status and current mode. (Power) Button Turns the power on and off.
Bottom Panel of the Soundbar HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI IN HDMI TO TV (ARC) USB (5V 0.5A) DC 24V HDMI OUT (TV-ARC) AUX IN DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR Connecting Electrical Power Use the power components to connect the Subwoofer and Soundbar to an electrical outlet in the following order: 1. Connect the power cord to the Subwoofer. 2. Connect the power output cable to the power adapter, and then to the Soundbar. 3.
Soundbar unit is connected properly. Connect again. See the instructions for Connection failed manual connection on page 7. Red and See the contact information for the Blinking Malfunction blue Samsung Service Centre in this manual. ENG - 6...
• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears. • The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec ID SET 3.
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NOTES • Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to a 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. •...
Connecting an SWA-9100S (Sold Separately) to your Soundbar Expand to true wireless surround sound by connecting the Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9100S, sold separately) to your Soundbar. 1. Connect the Wireless Receiver Module to 2 Surround Speakers. – When connecting the speaker cable, connect the core wire to the speaker.
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• The ID SET message appears on the display of the Soundbar for a moment, and then it disappears. • The Soundbar will automatically power on when ID SET is complete. SAMSUNG logo is on the top 5 Sec ID SET CAUTION •...
04 CONNECTING TO YOUR TV Hear TV sound from your Soundbar through wired or wireless connections. • When the Soundbar is connected to selected Samsung TVs, the Soundbar can be controlled 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.
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• If TV sound is inaudible, press the (Source) button on the remote control or on the top of the Soundbar to switch to “D.IN” mode. The screen displays “D.IN” and “TV ARC” in sequence, and TV sound is played. •...
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Connecting using an Optical Cable Pre-connection Checklist • When both the HDMI cable and optical cable are connected, the HDMI signal is received first. • When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers. Bottom of the Soundbar Optical Cable (not supplied)
4. You can now hear TV sound from the Soundbar. If the device fails to connect • If a previously connected Soundbar listing (e.g. “[AV] Samsung Soundbar A5-Series”) appears in the list, delete it. • Then repeat steps 1 through 3.
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Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV Press the (Source) button on the top panel or on the remote control and switch to any mode but “BT”. • Disconnecting takes time because the TV must receive a response from the Soundbar. (The time required may differ, depending on the TV model.) •...
05 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connect to an external device via a wired connection or Bluetooth connection to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar. Connecting using an HDMI Cable Top of the Soundbar HDMI HDMI External Device HDMI Cable HDMI OUT (not supplied) HDMI TO TV...
Connecting using an Optical Cable BD / DVD player / Set-top box / Bottom of the Soundbar Game console DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Optical Cable OPTICAL OUT (not supplied) USB (5V 0.5A) Top of the Soundbar AUX IN D.IN 1. Connect DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT port of the Source Device using a digital Optical Cable (not supplied).
06 CONNECTING A USB STORAGE DEVICE You can play music files located on USB storage devices through the Soundbar. USB port DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) DC 24V DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI (OPTICAL) USB (5V 0.5A) HDMI TO TV (ARC) HDMI IN USB (5V 0.5A) 1.
(Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”. 2. On your device, select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar A5-Series” from the list that appears. • When the Soundbar is connected to the Bluetooth device, [Bluetooth Device Name] → “BT”...
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• You cannot connect the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. • Once you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting “[AV] Samsung Soundbar A5-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “BT”...
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Disconnecting the Bluetooth device from a Soundbar You can disconnect a 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”...
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Soundbar at the same time. NOTES • Only 1 Samsung TV, or 2 Bluetooth devices can be connected to the Soundbar at one time. • The Soundbar will be disconnected from Bluetooth devices when it receives a connection request from a Samsung TV.
08 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote Control Turns the Soundbar on and off. Power Press to select a source connected to the Soundbar. PAIR Source Press the (Mute) button to mute the sound. Press it again to unmute the sound. PAIR PAIR Mute...
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• Bluetooth Power This feature automatically turns the Soundbar on when it receives a connection request from a previously connected TV or Bluetooth device. The setting is On by default. – Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds to turn off the Bluetooth Power function.
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When pressed, the settings TREBLE, BASS, and AUDIO SYNC are displayed in sequence. The desired settings can be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, press the (Sound Control) Sound Control button to select TREBLE or BASS and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons.
2. Push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds. Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the following order: “OFF-TV REMOTE” (Default mode), “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE”, “ALL-TV REMOTE”. Remote Control Button...
2.0 ch 2.1 ch 2.1 ch STANDARD 5.1 ch 2.1 ch 4.1 ch • The Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can be purchased separately. To purchase a Kit, contact the WOOFER vendor you purchased the Soundbar from. ENG - 27...
09 INSTALLING THE Wallmount Components WALL MOUNT Wall Mount Guide Installation Precautions • Install on a vertical wall only. (M4 x L10) • Do not install in a place with high Holder-Screw Screw temperature or humidity. • Verify whether the wall is strong enough to support the product’s weight.
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2. Align the Wall Mount Guide’s Centre Line 5. Push a screw (not supplied) through each with the centre of your TV (if you are Holder-Screw, and then screw each screw mounting the Soundbar below your TV), and firmly into a support screw hole. then fix the Wall Mount Guide to the wall using tape.
(bottom) part of the Bracket-Wall your Soundbar. For more information about how Mounts, and then slide the Bracket-Wall to download update files, go to the Samsung Mounts down so that the Bracket-Wall website at www.samsung.comSupport. Mounts rest securely on the Then, select the product type or enter the model Holder-Screws.
USB thumb drive. This may cause if audio files supported by the Soundbar are the firmware update to fail. stored in the USB storage device. 2. Go to (samsung.com) select Enter Model • Do not disconnect the power or remove the Number and enter the model of your USB device while updates are being applied.
Remove the cable and ; HDMI-CEC may not be activated on the TV. connect again. Turn on the CEC on the TV menu. (Samsung ; Remove the power cord completely, TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) →...
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Change the TV’s audio output to Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop PCM or Dolby Digital. out. Move the device closer to the (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings Soundbar. ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital ;...
– The product can wake with a button press registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth on the chassis from sleep mode. SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other trademarks and trade names are those of their models) respective owners.
13 OPEN SOURCE LICENCE NOTICE To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com) 14 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for Bluetooth more than 5 seconds to turn off Bluetooth Power Port deactivation method function. NOTES • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG - 36...
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Hereby, Samsung declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and the relevant UK statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.samsung.com go to Support and enter the model name.
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EIRE UNITED KINGDOM EIRE his Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- is Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the origi- beyond the control of Samsung. beyond the control of Samsung.