User Manual Samsung HW-T400/ZA Soundbar with Dolby Audio

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Table of contents

• Checking the Components
• Product Overview
• The Remote Control
• Connecting the Soundbar
• Connecting to a TV
• Connecting an External Device
• Connecting a USB Storage Device
• System Initialize
• Troubleshooting

Checking the Components

• 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 Center or Samsung Customer Care.
• The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.

Inserting battery (AAA) into the Remote Control

Match the polarity of the battery to the symbols on the battery compartment.

Product Overview

Front / Right Side Panel of the Soundbar

1. LED indicator

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

2. NFC Logo

You can activate your Bluetooth connection by placing your phone in the NFC detection area of the Soundbar.

3. 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.

Bottom Panel of the Soundbar

1. POWER
   Connect the Soundbar's AC power cord.
2. AUX
   Connect to the Analog output of an external device.
3. D.IN
   Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.
4. USB
   Connect a USB device here to play music files on the USB device through the Soundbar

• 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.
• When disconnecting the power cord 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.

The Remote Control

The images, buttons, and functions of the remote control may differ depending on the model.

Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function)

Hidden Button		How to Use the Remote Control
Remote Control Button	Function
	Auto Power Down On/Off (AUX mode)	D.IN / Bluetooth / USB / AUX Mode : If there is no audio signal for 18 minutes. – If there is no KEY input for 8 hours when the Audio (AUX) Cable is connected. (Auto Power Down function can be turned off only in that case.) – To turn off Auto Power Down function, while in “AUX” mode, press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
	Initialize (Standby)	Press the button for 5 seconds in the standby power off station to trigger the system initial function. – This operation will not clear Bluetooth paired history.
	TV remote control On/Off (Standby)	For detailed information about TV remote control, please see "Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control"
	TV Connect (Bluetooth mode)	For detailed information about TV Connect, please see "Disconnecting the Soundbar from the TV”
	Bluetooth Power On/Off	Press the button for 5 seconds in the power on station to trigger the Bluetooth Power On/Off function.
	Auto Power Link On/Off	For detailed information about Auto Power Link On/Off function, please see “Auto Power Link”

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.

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

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)

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

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.)

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

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 and hold the button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to toggle this function.

• Auto Power Link is set to ON by default.
• Depending on the connected device, Auto Power Link may not function.
• This function is only available in the “D.IN” mode.

Connecting a TV or Bluetooth Device via Bluetooth

Step 1. Change the Soundbar mode to “Bluetooth Pairing”

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

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.

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 T400 T-Series”)
• Then repeat steps 1 through 3.

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 Ready” 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 Ready” mode.
• TV Connect is set to ON by default.

Connecting a Soundbar to a mobile device via NFC function

Step 1. Place your mobile device in the NFC detection area on top of the Soundbar

NOTES:

• Make sure that your mobile device has the NFC function turned on and that the screen is active.
• Bluetooth connection is unavailable when NFC of the mobile device is in card emulation mode.

Step 2. Check the Soundbar’s status

The blue LED should not be blinking once the Bluetooth connection is complete

NOTES:

• If asked for a PIN code when connecting a Bluetooth device, enter <0000>.
• The Soundbar automatically turns off after 18 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.
• 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 you have paired the Soundbar to a Bluetooth device, selecting “[AV] Samsung Soundbar T400 T-Series” from the device’s scanned devices list will automatically change the Soundbar to “Bluetooth” mode.

– 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.)

• The Soundbar cannot be paired to another Bluetooth device if already in Bluetooth mode and paired to a Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth Power On/Off

If a previously paired Bluetooth device tries to pair with the Soundbar when the Bluetooth Power function is on and the Soundbar is turned off, the Soundbar turns on automatically.

Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds in the power on station to trigger/shut off Bluetooth Power On function.

• Bluetooth Power function is set to On by default.

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, if:

– 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

Connecting an External Device

Connect to an external device via an optical cable or analog cable to play the external device’s sound through the Soundbar.

Connecting using an Optical Cable

Step 1. Connect using an Optical Cable

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

Connecting using an Analog Audio (AUX) Cable

Step 1. Connect using an Analog Audio (AUX) Cable

Step 2. Change the Soundbar’s mode to AUX

Connecting a USB Storage Device

Step 1. Connect a USB Drive

NOTE: The Soundbar automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if you do not connect a USB device to the Soundbar within 18 minutes

Step 2. Change the Soundbar’s mode to USB

Setting Repeat Play Options

Repeat play

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”.

See the table below for details.

Repeat play at Random

When the Soundbar is in “USB” mode, once you press the button, the “USB” mode changes how it plays tracks to “Repeat - Random”.

See the table below for details.

File Format Type Compatibility list

If there are too many folders and files stored on the USB device, it may take the Soundbar some time to access and play files.

System Initialize

With the Soundbar on, press the + - (Volume) buttons on the body at the same time for at least 5 seconds.

CAUTION: All the settings of the Soundbar are initialized. Be sure to perform this only when initialization is required.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the table below if this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics.

The unit will not turn on.

Is the powercordfirmlyplugged into thewall outlet?

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

A function does not work when the button is pressed.

Is there static electricityinthe air?

→ Disconnect the power plug and connect it again.

Sound dropouts occur in Bluetooth mode.

→ See the Bluetooth connection sections.

→ In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Soundbar and the Bluetooth device exceeds 32.8 ft (10m).

Sound is not produced.

Is the Mute function on?

→ Press the VOL button to cancel the function.

Is thevolume setto minimum?

→ Adjust the Volume.

The remote control does not work.

Is the battery drained?

→ Replace with new batteries.

Is the distance betweenthe remote control and Soundbarmain unittoo far?

→ Move the remote control closer to the Soundbar main unit.