User Manual Samsung HW-T650 3.1ch Soundbar w/ 3D Surround Sound (2020)

• Owner's manual - (English, French)

Table of contents

• PRODUCT OVERVIEW
• CONNECTING THE SOUNDBAR
• CONNECTING TO YOUR TV
• USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• SOFTWARE UPDATE
• TROUBLESHOOTING

User manual Soundbar

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel / Top Panel of the Soundbar

1	Display Displays the product’s status and current mode.
2	(Power) Button Turns the power on and off. • Auto Power Down Function The unit turns off automatically in the following situations: – In D.IN / HDMI / BT / USB Mode : If there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.
3	-/+ (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. • When adjusted, the volume level appears on the Soundbar’s front display.
4	(Source) Button Selects the source input mode. • To turn on “BT PAIRING” mode, change the source to “BT” mode, and then press and hold the (Source) button for more than 5 seconds.

• When you plug in the AC cord, the power button will begin working in 4 to 6 seconds.
• When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.
• If you want to enjoy 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.

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

• When disconnecting the power cable of the AC/DC power adaptor from a 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.

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. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

See the illustrations below.

• 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)

• Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.

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.

– 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.

Method 1. Connecting with a Cable

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.)

Connecting a TV using an HDMI Cable

1. With the Soundbar and TV turned on, connect the HDMI cable as shown in the figure.

2. “TV ARC” appears in the display window of the Soundbar main unit and the Soundbar plays TV sound.

• 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.
• If “TV ARC” does not appear in the display window of the Soundbar main unit, confirm that the HDMI cable is connected to the correct port.
• Use the volume buttons on the TV’s remote control to change the volume on the Soundbar.

NOTES

• HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector.
• If the TV provides an ARC port, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN (ARC) port.
• We recommend you use a coreless HDMI cable if possible. If you use a cored HDMI cable, use one whose diameter is less than 0.55 inches (14 mm).
• This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.

Connecting using an Optical Cable

1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack on the Soundbar to the OPTICAL OUT jack of the TV with a digital Optical Cable (not supplied).

2. Press the (Source) button on the top panel or remote control, and then select the “D.IN” mode.

Using the Q-Symphony Function

For Q-Symphony, the Soundbar syncs with a Samsung TV to output sound through two devices for optimum surround effect. When the Soundbar is connected, the menu, “TV+Soundbar” appears under the Sound Output menu of the TV. Select the corresponding menu.

• TV menu example: TV series name + [AV] Soundbar series name (HDMI)

NOTES

• It can operate according to the Codec supported by TV.

• This function is supported only when the HDMI Cable or Optical Cable (not supplied) is connected.

• This function is available in Samsung TVs released in 2020 and some Soundbar models.

Method 2. Connecting Wirelessly

Connecting a TV via Bluetooth

When a TV is connected using Bluetooth, you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of cabling.

• Only one TV can be connected at a time.

The initial connection

1. Press the PAIR button on the remote control to enter the “BT PAIRING” mode.

(OR)

a. Press the (Source) button on the top panel and then select “BT”. “BT” changes to “BT PAIRING” in a few seconds automatically or changes to “BT READY” if there is a connect record.

b. When “BT READY” appears, press and hold the (Source) button on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display “BT PAIRING”.

2. Select Bluetooth mode on the TV. (For more information, see the TV’s manual.)

3. Select “[AV] Samsung Soundbar Q6T-Series” from the list on TV’s screen. An available Soundbar is indicated with “Need Pairing” or “Paired” on the TV’s Bluetooth device list. To connect the TV to the Soundbar, select the message, and then establish a connection.

• When the TV is connected, [TV Name] → “BT” appears on the Soundbar’s front display.

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 Q6T-Series”) appears in the list, delete it.

• Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

NOTE

• After you have connected the Soundbar to your TV the first time, use the “BT READY” mode to reconnect.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

How to Use the Remote Control

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 remote. If your TV is not a Samsung TV, follow the directions below to change the settings of this function.

1. Turn Off the Soundbar.

2. If you do not want to use this function, push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds repeatedly until “OFF-TV REMOTE” appears in the display.

3. If you want to control the Soundbar with your TV’s remote, push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds repeatedly until “ALL-TV REMOTE” appears in the display. Then, use your TV’s menu to select external speakers.

4. If you want to return the Soundbar to the default mode (control by a Samsung TV remote), push up and hold the WOOFER button for 5 seconds repeatedly until “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE” appears in the display.

– Each time you push the WOOFER button up and hold it for 5 seconds, the mode switches in the following order: “SAMSUNG-TV REMOTE” (Default mode) → “OFF‑TV REMOTE” → “ALL‑TV REMOTE”.

– This function may not be available, depending on the remote control.

– Manufacturers supporting this function: VIZIO, LG, Sony, Sharp, PHILIPS, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, Hisense, RCA

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

Then, select the product type or enter the model number of your Soundbar, select the Software & Apps option, and then Downloads. Note that the option names can vary.

Update Procedure

Important: The updating function erases all user settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update. Note that updating the firmware resets the subwoofer connection too.

1. Connect a USB thumb drive to the USB port on your computer. Important: Make sure there are no music files on the USB thumb drive. This may cause the firmware update to fail.

2. Go to the Samsung website (samsung.com) → select Enter Model Number and enter the model of your Soundbar. Select manuals and downloads and download the latest software file.

3. Save the downloaded software to a USB stick and select “Extract Here” to unzip the folder.

4. Turn off the Soundbar and connect the USB stick containing the software update to the USB port.

5. Turn on the Soundbar. Within 3 minutes, “UPDATE” is displayed and updating begins.

6. When the update finishes, the Soundbar turns off. Press the button on the remote control for 5 seconds. “INIT” appears on the display and then the Soundbar turns off. The update is complete.

• This product has a DUAL BOOT function. If the firmware fails to update, you can update the firmware again.

7. Restore your settings on the Soundbar.

If UPDATE is not displayed

1. Turn off the Soundbar, disconnect and then reconnect the USB storage device that contains the update files to the Soundbar’s USB port.

2. Disconnect the Soundbar’s power cord, reconnect it, and then turn on the Soundbar.

NOTES

• The firmware update 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 the update is completed, the user setup in the Soundbar is initialized so you can reset your settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the update. Note that updating firmware resets the subwoofer connection too.

If the connection to the subwoofer is not re-established automatically after the update, refer to page 6.

If the software update fails, check if the USB stick is defective.

• Mac OS users should use MS-DOS (FAT) as the USB format.

• Updating via USB may not be available, depending on the USB storage device manufacturer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before seeking assistance, check the following.

The unit will not turn on.

Is the powercordfirmlyplugged into thewall outlet and power adapter?

Unplug and reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet and the power adapter to make sure the connection is secure.

Is the poweradapterfirmlyconnectedtothe main unit?

Disconnect the power adapter from the Soundbar, and reconnect to make sure the connection is firm and secure.

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 BT mode.

See the Bluetooth connection sections on pages 13 and 18.

Sound is not produced.

Is the Mute function on?

Press the (Mute) button to cancel the mute function.

Is the volume set to minimum?

Adjust the Volume.

The remote control does not work.

Are the batteries 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.

The red LED on the subwoofer blinks and the subwoofer is not producing sound.

This issue can occur if the subwoofer is not connected to the Soundbar main unit.

Try to connect your subwoofer again. (See page 6.)

The subwoofer drones and vibrates noticeably.

Try to adjust the vibration of your subwoofer.

Rock the WOOFER button on your remote control forward or backward to adjust the subwoofer level. (to -12, or between -6 ~ +6).