Samsung HW-A450 Soundbar User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Samsung

USER MANUAL

HW-A450

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)

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.
Refer to the table below for an explanation of symbols which may be on your Samsung product.

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.

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| 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).

If this symbol is not present on a product with a power cord, the product MUST have a reliable connection to protective 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.

PRECAUTIONS

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.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.
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.
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.
CAUTION : Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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01 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

Soundbar Main Unit / Subwoofer / Remote Control / Batteries / Power Cord X 2 (Subwoofer, Soundbar) / Optical Cable

NOTES

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.
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

Front Panel Top Panel of the Soundbar Power, Volume, Source

Position the product so that the SAMSUNG logo is located on the top.
Display
Press the (Source) button and the mode to be changed appears on the display. (D.IN / BT / USB)

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
USB (5V 0.5A)
Connect a USB device here to play music files stored on the USB device through the Soundbar.
POWER
Connect the Soundbar’s AC power cable.

03 CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR

Connecting the power and units

For more information about the required electrical power and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. (Label: Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit)

Rear of Subwoofer Bottom of the Soundbar Main
Unit

Rear of Subwoofer Bottom of the Soundbar Main Unit

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Manually connecting the Subwoofer

1 → 2 → 3 → 4

1 Subwoofer Manually connecting the Subwoofer ID SET, LINK STANDBY, Read and Blue is On, 5 Sec, Blinking blue fast

2 Remote Control First, press the button on the
remote control to turn on the display, and then press the Up button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds.

3 Soundbar

4 Connection complete The LINK LED indicator stops blinking and glows a solid blue (connection complete).

NOTES

If you use a device that uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) as the Soundbar near the Soundbar, interference may cause some sound interruption.
The maximum transmission distance of the main unit’s wireless signal is about 10 m, but may vary depending on your operating environment.

04 CONNECTING WITH A CABLE

CONNECTING WITH A CABLE Optical Cable

a close up of a sign Line graphical user interface, text,
application

TV / BD / DVD Bottom of the Soundbar D.IN mode
player / Set-top
box / Game
console

NOTE

When you use an optical cable and the terminals have covers, be sure to remove the covers.

05 CONNECTING WIRELESSLY

Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth

Top of the Soundbar

Top of the Soundbar

OR .. ..

Bluetooth Pair

What is the difference between BT READY and BT PAIRING?

BT READY : In this mode, you can search for previously connected TVs or connect a previously connected mobile device to the Soundbar.
BT PAIRING : In this mode, you can connect a new device to the Soundbar. (Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press and hold the (Source) button on the top of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds while the Soundbar is in “ BT ” mode.)

NOTE

If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.

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06 TROUBLESHOOTING

Before seeking assistance, check the following.

Soundbar does not turn on.

Check whether the power cord of the Soundbar is correctly inserted into the outlet.

Soundbar works erratically.

After removing the power cord, insert it again.
Try again after reset the product.
If there is no signal, the Soundbar automatically turns off after a certain period of time. Turn on the power.

In case the remote control does not work.

Point the remote directly at the Soundbar.
Replace the batteries with new ones.

Soundbar does not output any sound.

The volume of the Soundbar is too low or muted. Adjust the volume.
When any external device (STB, Bluetooth device, mobile device, etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external device.
For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar)
Remove the cable from the Soundbar and then reconnect it.

Subwoofer does not output any sound.

Check whether the LED on the rear of the Subwoofer lights in blue. Reconnect it when the blue LED blinks or the red LED lights.

Soundbar does not connect via Bluetooth.

When connecting a new device, switch to “ BT PAIRING ” for connection. (Press the **PAIR button on the remote control or press the (Source)** button on the body for at least 5 seconds.)
Reconnect it after removing the Bluetooth speaker list on the device to connect. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Settings ( ) → Sound →Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker List)

Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth.

Some devices can cause radio interference if they are located too close to the Soundbar. e. g. microwaves, wireless routers, etc.
If your device that is connected via Bluetooth moves too far away from the Soundbar, it may cause the sound to drop out. Move the device closer to the Soundbar.
If a part of your body is in contact with the Bluetooth transceiver or the product is installed on metal furniture, sound may drop out. Check the installation environment and conditions for use.

Soundbar does not turn on automatically with the TV.

When you turn off the Soundbar while watching TV, power synchronization with the TV is disabled. First turn off the TV.

07 LICENCE

Dolby Audio

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

dts channel

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.

Bluetooth-Icon

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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[ENERGY STAR]
ENERGY STAR qualified model only

– Your Samsung productis ENERGY STAR qualified in its factorydefault setting. Change to certain features, settings and functionality in this product can change the power consumption, possibly beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification.
– Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the Government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.
Refer to www.energystar.gov for more information of the ENERGY STAR Program.

ENERGY STAR qualified model only
(Applicable to Thin Client models only)

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
– The ENERGY STAR Program has been to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and save energy through voluntary labeling.
– Power management setting of this product have been enabled by default, and have various timing setting from 1 minutes to 5 hours.
– The product can wake with a button press on the chassis from sleep mode.

ENERGY STAR qualified model only (The other models)

– As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guideline for energy efficiency.

To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact Samsung Open Source (http://opensource.samsung.com)

08 IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SERVICE

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.

09 SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDE

Specifications

Model Name

HW-A450

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5V/0.5A

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Weight

1.5 kg

| Dimensions (W x H x D)

860.0 x 54.0 x 74.0 mm

Operating Temperature Range

+5°C to +35°C

| Operating Humidity Range

10 % ~ 75 %

AMPLIFIER

Rated Output power

40W x 2, 6 ohm

Supported play formats
(DTS 2.0 sound is played in DTS format.)
LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio™ (supporting Dolby® Digital), DTS
WIRELESS DEVICE OUTPUT POWER

BT max transmitter power
100mW at 2.4GHz – 2.4835GHz

SRD max transmitter power
25mW at 5.725GHz – 5.825GHz

Subwoofer Name

PS-WA45T

Weight

4.3 kg

| Dimensions (W x H x D)

181.5 x 343.0 x 272.0 mm

AMPLIFIER

Rated Output power

220W

WIRELESS DEVICE OUTPUT POWER

SRD max transmitter power

25mW at 5.725GHz – 5.825GHz

Overall Standby Power Consumption (W)

2.0W

Bluetooth

Port deactivation method

Press and hold the SOUND MODE button for more than 5 seconds to turn off Bluetooth Power function.

NOTES

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.

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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.
This equipment may be operated in all EU countries and in the UK

[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, ortheirlocal 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.

For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH, WEEE,Batteries, visit: www.samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/sustainability/environment/our- commitment/data/

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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care Centre.

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Centre | Web Site
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