HW-F550

HW-F551

Crystal Surround Air Track

(Active Speaker System)
user manual

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features
SoundShare
SoundShare produces TV sound on your SAT via a Bluetooth connection and controls the sound.

HDMI
HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.
The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV via an HDMI cable through the Crystal
Surround Air Track. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.

3D Sound Plus
The 3D SOUND PLUS feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.

Wireless Subwoofer
Samsung’s wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer.
Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit.

Special Sound mode

You can select from 7 different sound modes - MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, and OFF (Original Sound) -
depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.

Multi-function Remote Control

The supplied remote control can be used to control the TV connected to this unit. (Works only for Samsung TVs)
The remote control has a TV hotkey that enables you to perform various operations with the simple press of a button.

Active Speaker System

This unit features an Active Speaker System that provides high sound quality in a single slim unit.
This unit does not require any satellite loudspeakers or speaker cabling, which are normally associated with conventional surround
sound systems.

USB Host support

You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players,
USB flash memory, etc. using the Air Track's USB HOST function.

Bluetooth Function
You can use connect a Bluetooth device to the SAT and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

LICENSE

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

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent No.s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0 Channel is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

- To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email ([email protected]).

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safety information

ENG
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

The lighting flash and Arrowhead within the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The exclamation point within the triangle is a
triangle are warning signs alerting you to ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE warning sign alerting you to important
dangerous voltage Inside the product COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE instructions accompanying the product.
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.
CAUTION
• 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.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent
electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution : FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.

1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
2) Keep these Instructions. or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
3) Heed all warnings. the apparatus.
4) Follow all instructions. 11) Only use attachment/accessories specified by
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. the manufacturer.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including long periods of time.
amplifiers) that produce heat.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for normally, or has been dropped.
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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PRECAUTIONS

2.7 inch
3.9 inch

3.9 inch 3.9 inch

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the
back of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inch-
es, 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 Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.

Phones

Protect the product from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that
th are harmful to
a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields. the environment.
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
Your product is not intended for industrial use. This product is for per- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
sonal use only. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.
Condensation may occur if your product has been stored in cold tem- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
peratures. If transporting the unit during the winter, wait approximately 2 Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product
appearance.

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contents

ENG
FEATURES 2 Features
2 License

2
SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety warnings
4 Precautions

3
GETTING STARTED 6 Before reading the User’s Manual
6 What’s included

6
DESCRIPTIONS 7 Front Panel
8 Rear Panel

7
REMOTE CONTROL 9 Tour of the Remote Control

9
CONNECTIONS 10 Installing the Wall Mount
11 Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer

10 12

12
Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the
Power Cord of the Subwoofer
Looping the power cable around the
Toroidal Core
13 Connecting an external device using HDMI
cable
14 Connecting an external device using Audio
(Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable
FUNCTIONS 15 Input Mode
15 Bluetooth

15 17
18
19
22
SoundShare
USB
Using the Remote Control
Software Upgrade

TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Troubleshooting

23 24 Specifications
APPENDIX

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getting started
BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL
Note the following terms before reading the user manual.

Icons used in this manual

Icon Term Definition

Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be

Caution
canceled.

Note Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.

Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting

1) Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)
2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 23)

Copyright
©2013 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
All rights reserved; no part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior
written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

POWER TV POWER

AUTO
SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE

SoundShare
REPEAT

(Holder-screw:2EA)
TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC

TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT

SOUND EFFECT SMART VOLUME

VOL

S/W
LEVEL
MUTE S/W
LEVEL (Screw:2EA)
VOL
3D SOUND DRC
PLUS

AH59-02546B

Remote Control /
Bracket-Wall Mount Screw USB converter
Batteries (AAA size) User Manual
(F550: AH61-03627A (AH61-03342A/ (F550: AH59-02572A
(AH59-02546B/ (AH68-02644E)
F551: AH61-03627B) 6001-001961) F551: AH59-02572B)
4301-000116)

(For Subwoofer power

cable 1EA)

Power Cord Adapter AUX Cable USB Cable Toroidal ferrite core
(3903-000598) (BN44-00639A) (BN39-01286A) (AH39-01178A) (3301-000144)

ƒ The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above.
ƒ Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.

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descriptions

ENG
FRONT PANEL

1 2 3

● DESCRIPTIONS
4 5

POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off.

Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input.

FUNCTION - While the unit is powered, pressing the ( ) button for more than
BUTTON 3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button.
To cancel MUTE button setup, press ( ) button for more than 3
seconds again.
Controls the volume level.
VOLUME +/-
The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display.

REMOTE CONTROL The remote control can operate Air Tracks made by SAMSUNG
SENSOR only.

Displays the current mode.

- If there is no input from the product or remote control for 15
5 DISPLAY seconds, the display will turn off automatically.
- The display will not turn off automatically in BT READY, TV
READY and USB Playing modes.

ƒ When you turn on of this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound.
ƒ If you want to enjoy the sound only from the Crystal Surround Air Track, 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.

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descriptions
REAR PANEL

OPTICAL IN
AUX IN

3 5

HDMI OUT

6
HDMI IN

POWER SUPPLY Connect the AC power adaptor jack to the power supply jack
properly, and then connect the AC power adaptor plug to the wall
IN outlet.
Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play files
on the devices.
USB PORT
- Use the supplied USB converter if you have installed the product
on a wall.

AUX IN Connect to the Analog output of an external device.

Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously from an

HDMI IN JACK
external source using an HDMI cable.

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

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an

6 HDMI OUT JACK
HDMI cable.

ƒ When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, pull
the plug. Do not pull the cable.
ƒ Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections
between components are complete.

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remote control

ENG
TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
POWER BUTTON TV POWER BUTTON
Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track Turns your Samsung TV on and off.
on and off. POWER TV POWER
SPEAKER
SOURCE This button allows you to choose to
Press to select a connected SAT listen to audio from the Air Track or your

● REMOTE CONTROL
AUTO
source. (SAT:Surround Air Track) SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE TV.
AUTO POWER TV SOURCE
Synchronizes the Air Track to a SoundShare Press to select a connected TV's video
connected Optical source via the REPEAT source.
Optical jack so it turns on automatically Anynet+, SoundShare
when you turn on your TV. Anynet+ is a function that enables you
REPEAT TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC to control other Samsung Devices
Select Repeat File, All, Random. with your Samsung TV's remote
control.
TV VOLUME TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT This produces TV sound on your SAT
Adjusts the TV volume level. via a Bluetooth connection and
TV MUTE controls the sound.
Mutes the sound from the TV. Press TV CHANNEL , AUDIO SYNC
again to restore the sound to the SOUND EFFECT SMART VOLUME Switches between the available TV
VOL
previous volume level. channels.
TV INFO, TV PRE-CH Used to help sync video to audio
when connected to a digital TV.
Display current TV status.
Moves to the previous TV channel. S/W MUTE S/W TV EXIT
LEVEL LEVEL
CONTROL BUTTON Exits TV (functions same as the
EXIT button of the TV remote.
Play, pause, or stop playing
a music file, or search forwards or SMART VOLUME
VOL
backwards for a music file. 3D SOUND DRC Regulates and stabilizes the volume
PLUS level against a drastic volume change.
SOUND EFFECT
Selects the Sound Effect: VOLUME, S/W LEVEL
(MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, Adjusts the volume level of the unit.
SPORTS, GAME, OFF (Original Sound)) AH59-02546B
Adjusts the Subwoofer level.
3D SOUND PLUS DRC
This feature adds depth and You can use this function to enjoy
spaciousness to the sound. Dolby Digital sound when watching
movies at low volume at night
(Standard, MAX, MIN).
MUTE
Mutes the sound from the unit. Press
again to restore the sound to the
previous volume level.

ƒ SAT stands for Surround Air Track, which is a Samsung’s proprietary name.
ƒ The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only.
ƒ Depending on the TV you are using, you may not be able to operate your TV with this remote control. If you can't,
operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

Installing batteries in the Remote Control

1. Lift the cover at the back of 2. Install two AAA size batteries. 3. Replace the cover.
the remote control upward as Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends Assuming typical TV usage,
shown. of the batteries with the diagram inside the the batteries last for about
compartment. one year.

Operational Range of the Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line from the unit. You can also operate the
remote at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.
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INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT
You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall.

Installation Precautions
• Install on a vertical wall only.
• For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the
weight of the set.
• Check the strength of the wall. If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit, reinforce the wall or
install the unit on different wall that can support the unit's weight.
• Purchase and use the fixing screws or mollys appropriate for the kind of wall you have (plaster board, iron
board, wood, etc.). If possible, fix the support screws into wall studs.
• Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall.
• Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

1. Place the wall mount bracket on a wall surface and then

secure it with two screws.
If you are hanging the unit below a TV, be sure to install the
wall mount bracket so that the arrow ( ) is placed in the
center of the TV.
Also make sure the unit is at least two inches (5 cm)
below the TV.

2. Align the two HOLDER-SCREWs with the screw holes

on the left and right sides of the MAIN UNIT, and then fix
them to the main unit with the supplied screws.

3. Insert the USB converter into the unit before installing it

on the wall.

4. Fit the unit into the corresponding slots of the wall mount
bracket. For secure installation, make sure the mounting
studs slide firmly down into the bottom of the slots.
1 2

5. The installation is complete.

2 inches (5 cm) or more

ƒ Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid any impact to the unit.
ƒ Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may cause an injury or
damage the product.
ƒ When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that children do not pull any of the connecting
cables, as it may cause it to fall.
ƒ For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation, install the speaker system at least 2 inches (5
cm) below the TV.
ƒ For better sound experience, place the subwoofer away from the wall at least 30cm when installing.
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CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER

ENG
The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect
wirelessly) automatically when the main unit is turned on. If the LINK indicator does not light when the main
unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the procedure below.
1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet.

2. Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 seconds.
• The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly.

● CONNECTIONS
ID SET

3. While the main unit is powered off (STANDBY mode),

press MUTE on the remote control for 5 seconds. POWER TV POWER
SOUND EFFECT
VOL
SMART VOLUME

4. The ID SET message appears on the main unit’s OLED display.

S/W MUTE S/W
LEVEL LEVEL
5. To finalize the link, turn the main unit’s power on while the
subwoofer’s LINK LED blinks.
VOL
• The main unit and the subwoofer are now linked (connected). 3D
3D SOUND
PLUS
DRC

• The LINK indicator (blue LED) on the subwoofer is turned on.

• You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting the sound effect. (See page 20)

ƒ Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power
cord.
ƒ If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will be in the standby mode and the
STANDBY LED on the upper side will come on after the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks for 30
seconds.
ƒ If you use a device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) near the system, interference may
cause some sound interruption.
ƒ The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the main unit and sub is about 33 ft.,
but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is
between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all, because
the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal.
ƒ If the main unit doesn't make a wireless connection, follow steps 1-5 above to retry the
connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer.

ƒ The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from
water and moisture.
ƒ For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer
location is clear of any obstructions.

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ATTACHING THE TOROIDAL FERRITE CORE TO THE POWER CORD
OF THE SUBWOOFER
Attaching the Toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the subwoofer
helps prevent RF interference from radio signals.

1. Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it.

2. Make two loops around the core with the power cable of the
subwoofer.

3. Attach the Toroidal ferrite core to the Subwoofer power cord as the figure
shows and press it until it clicks. ID SET

LOOPING THE POWER CABLE AROUND THE TOROIDAL CORE

Lift up to release the lock and open the core.

Close the lock. Make two loops around the core with the power cable.
(Start winding 5-10cm (2-4in)
away from the core).

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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING HDMI CABLE

ENG
HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to such devices as a TVs, projectors, DVD players,
Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more.
HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality
as it was originally created in the digital source.

● CONNECTIONS
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

HDMI Cable HDMI Cable

Digital Devices

HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT
jack on your digital devices.

and,

HDMI OUT (HDMI)

• Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

ƒ HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just
a single connector.

HDMI OUT (ARC)

• The ARC function allows digital audio to output via the HDMI OUT (ARC) port.
It can be enabled only when the Air Track is connected to a TV that supports the ARC function.
• Anynet+ must be turned on.

ƒ This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.

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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AUDIO (ANALOG)
CABLE OR OPTICAL (DIGITAL) CABLE
This unit comes equipped with one optical in digital jack and one audio analog in jack, giving you two ways to
connect it to a TV.

AUX IN OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL IN
AUX IN

Audio Cable

Optical Cable
(not supplied)
or
AUDIO OPTICAL
OUT OUT

BD/DVD player/
Set-top box/
Game console

AUX IN
Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT of the TV or Source Device.
Be sure to match connector colors.

or,

OPTICAL IN
Connect the Digital Input on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT of the TV or Source Device.

ƒ Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to the wall outlet until all
connections between components are complete.
ƒ Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power
cord.

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functions

ENG
INPUT MODE
You can select D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV input or USB input.
Press an appropriate button on the remote control to select a desired mode, or press ( ) to select one from:
D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV or USB mode.

● FUNCTIONS
Input mode Display
Optical Digital input D.IN
AUX input AUX
HDMI input HDMI
BLUETOOTH mode BT
TV mode TV POWER TV POWER
POWER TV POWER

USB mode USB AUTO

SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations:

SoundShare

• BT/TV/USB/HDMI/ARC/D.IN MODE REPEAT

- If there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.

• AUX Mode
- If no KEY input is entered for 8 hours when the cable is connected.
- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 20 minutes.

ƒ The ARC function is activated in D.IN mode if the unit is connected to an ARC supporting TV.
ƒ To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet off.
ƒ Use the provided cable if a USB flash memory device cannot be connected directly to the unit.

BLUETOOTH
You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

What is 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, when:
- A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Air
Track.
- 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 Air Track with the Bluetooth device while they are close together.
• The further the distance is between Air Track and Bluetooth device, the worse the quality is.
If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range, the connection is lost.
• In poor reception-sensitivity areas, the Bluetooth connection may not work properly.
• The Bluetooth connection only works when it is close to the set. 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.
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functions
To connect the Air Track to a Bluetooth device
Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function.

Connect

Bluetooth device

1. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control of the Air Track to display the BT message.
• You will see WAIT for 4 seconds and then BT READY on the front display of the Air Track.
2. Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth
device's user manual.)
3. Select the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device.
• You will see a list of scanned devices.
4. Select "[Samsung] AirTrack" from the list.
• When the Air Track is connected to the Bluetooth device, it will display BT CONNECTED ➡ BT on the front
display.
• If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with the Air Track, delete the previous “[Samsung] AirTrack” found
by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Air Track again.
5. Play music on the connected device.
• You can listen to the music playing on the connected Bluetooth device over the Crystal Surround Air Track
system.
• In BT mode, Play/Repeat/Stop/Next/Prev functions are not available.

ƒ You may be required to enter a PIN code (password) when connecting the Bluetooth device to
the Air Track. If the PIN code input window appears, enter <0000>.
ƒ The Air Track supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz).
ƒ The AVRCP feature is not supported.
ƒ Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function.
ƒ You cannot connect to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function.
ƒ Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time.
ƒ Once you have turned off Air Track and the pairing is disconnected, the pairing will not be
restored automatically. To reconnect, you must pair the device again.
ƒ Search or connection may not be performed properly by Air Track in the following cases:
- If there is a strong electrical field around Air Track.
- If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with Air Track.
- If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions.
- Note that such devices as microwave ovens, wireless LAN adaptors, fluorescent lights, and gas
stoves use the same frequency range as the Bluetooth device, which can cause electric
interference.

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 To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Air Track

ENG
You can disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Air Track.
For instructions, see the Bluetooth device's user manual.
• The Air Track will be disconnected.
• When the Air Track is disconnected from the Bluetooth device the Air Track will display BT DISCONNECTED
on the front display.

To disconnect the Air Track from the Bluetooth device

● FUNCTIONS
Press the ( ) button on the front panel of the Air Track to switch from BT to another mode or turn off the Air
Track.
• The connected Bluetooth device will wait a certain amount of time for a response from the Air Track before
terminating the connection.
(Disconnection time may differ, depending on the Bluetooth device)
• The currently connected device will be disconnected.

ƒ In Bluetooth connection mode, the Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the Air
Track and the Bluetooth device exceeds 16.25 ft. (5m).
ƒ If the Bluetooth device comes back into the effective range after disconnecting, you can restart the Air
Track to restore the pairing with the Bluetooth device.
ƒ The Air Track automatically turns off after 20 minutes in the Ready state.

SOUNDSHARE
This section explains how to connect the Crystal Surround Air Track to a Bluetooth compatible SAMSUNG TV.

To connect the Crystal Surround Air Track to a Bluetooth compatible

Samsung TV

Connect

Press the ( ) button to select the TV mode, and then connect the TV to the Crystal Surround Air Track.
• The unit will play the TV's audio when it is connected to the TV.
• If you change to another mode, except the TV SoundShare mode, or turn off the Air Track, you will hear audio
from the TV again.

<To pair to your TV>

To produce TV sound on your Air Track via a Bluetooth connection, you need to pair your system to the
Bluetooth compliant TV first. Once the pairing is established, the pairing information is recorded and kept and no
further Bluetooth connection message will appear. Bring the Air Track and the TV close together before pairing.

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1. Turn on the Samsung TV and Air Track.
• Set Add New Device in the TV's SoundShare Setting menu to On.
2. When you change the mode of the Air Track to TV, a message asking whether to proceed with
Bluetooth pairing is displayed. "[Samsung] AirTrack" appears on the TV screen.
3. Select <Yes> on the TV screen. The pairing with the Air Track will be completed.
• Once the pairing is established, when you change the Air Track to the TV mode from other input modes, it will
automatically connect to the TV.
• Changing the Air Track from TV mode to any other mode will cancel the SoundShare connection.
• If you want to cancel the existing pairing of the SAT to a TV and pair your SAT to a different TV.
- Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the SAT for 5 seconds in the TV input mode to cancel the existing pairing.
You can now pair it to a different TV.
• In the SoundShare mode, you can control the volume and mute using either the TV remote or the SAT remote.

ƒ TV SoundShare operation range

- recommended pairing range: within 20 inches (within 50cm)
- recommended operation range: within 16.25 ft. (5m)
ƒ If the distance between the Air Track and Samsung TV is over 16.25 ft. (5m), the connection or the
sound can be cut off. If this occurs, connect to the Bluetooth device again within the operational range.
ƒ Make sure the Samsung TV's SoundShare mode is on before you use this function.
ƒ The PLAY, NEXT, PREV, STOP buttons will not work in the SoundShare mode.
ƒ Bluetooth Standby On function
- Air Track will be powered on automatically when you turn the TV on if you connected TV and Air Track with
SoundShare function.
- You can toggle this function On/Off by pressing SOURCE button over 5 seconds when Air Track is
powered off. If set to Off, the product turns off automatically when the TV turns off, but it does not turn on
automatically.
- This feature is supported by TVs released from 2013.
ƒ The SoundShare feature is supported by select models released from 2012. Check whether your TV
supports SoundShare before you begin. (For more information, refer to the user's guide of your TV.)

USB

1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the side of the unit.
2. Press the ( ) button on the front panel of the Air Track repeatedly until USB appears.
3. USB appears on the display screen and then disappears.
• The Crystal Surround Air Track connection is complete.
• The SAT automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) if no USB device has been connected for more than 20 minutes.

Before you connect a USB device

Be aware of the following:
• If the file name of a folder on a USB device exceeds 10
characters, it is not displayed on the OLED.
• This product may not be compatible with certain types of USB
storage media.
• The Air Track supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.
- The NTFS file system is not supported.

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 • Connect USB devices directly to the USB port of the product. Otherwise, you may encounter a USB

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compatibility problem.
• Do not connect multiple storage devices to the product via a multi-card reader. It may not operate
properly.
• Digital camera PTP protocols are not supported.
• Do not remove the USB device while it is being read.
• DRM-protected music files (MP3, WMA) from a commercial web site will not be played.
• External HDDs are not supported.
• Mobile phone devices are not supported.
• File Format Type Compatibility list:

● FUNCTIONS
Format Codec
MPEG 1 Layer2
*.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer3
MPEG 2 Layer3
Wave_Format_MSAudio1
*.wma
Wave_Format_MSAudio2
AAC
*.aac AAC-LC
HE-AAC
*.wav -
*.Ogg OGG 1.1.0
*.Flac FLAC 1.1.0, FLAC 1.2.1

※ Supporting Sampling Rate above 16KHz

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

POWER TV POWER

Play/Pause/Stop
During playback, press the ►, button.
• Press the ► button again to stop playing the file temporarily.
Press the ► button to play the selected file.
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT
• To stop playback, press the Stop () button during playback.

Skip Forward/Back
SOUND EFFECT SMART VOLUME
VOL
During playback, press the #,$ button.
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT
• When there is more than one file and you press the $ button, the next file
is selected.
• When there is more than one file and you press the # button, the
SOUND EFFECT SMART VOLUME
VO
VOL previous file is selected.

SoundShare
Using the REPEAT function
REPEAT
Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a file, repeat all, randomly play
files, or turn Repeat off.
TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC
Press the REPEAT button.
• REPEAT OFF : Cancels Repeat Playback.
• REPEAT FILE : Repeat playing a track.
• REPEAT ALL : Repeat playing all tracks.
• REPEAT RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order. (A track that has
already been played may be played again.)

ƒ You can set the REPEAT function during the playback of music from
a USB drive.

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Muting the sound
POWER TV POWER

This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call.

1. To mute the sound of this unit, press the MUTE button on the remote
control.
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT 2. To mute the TV, press the TV MUTE ( ) button on the remote
control.
3. Press MUTE / TV MUTE ( ) on the remote control again (or press
SOUND EFFECT
VOL
SMART VOLUME VOLUME +/–) to restore the sound.

Using the 3D SOUND PLUS function

S/W MUTE S/W
LEVEL LEVEL

The 3D Sound Plus feature adds depth and spaciousness to the sound.
VOL Press 3D SOUND PLUS on the remote control.
3D SOUND
3D DRC
PLUS
• Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :
LEVEL LEVEL 3D SOUND PLUS OFF ➡ 3D SOUND PLUS MUSIC ➡ 3D SOUND
PLUS MOVIE

VOL
3D
3D SOUND
PLUS
DRC ƒ When you turn on 3D Sound Plus, the Sound Effect function will
automatically change to OFF.

Using the SMART VOLUME function

SOUND EFFECT SMART VOLUME
VOL
This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume
change caused by a channel change or scene transition.
Press SMART VOLUME on the remote control.
• Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :
SMART VOLUME ON ➡ SMART VOLUME OFF

Using the SOUND EFFECT function

SOUND EFFECT SMART VOLUME
VOL You can select from 7 different sound modes - MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA,
CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, and OFF (Original Sound) - depending on the
type of sources you want to enjoy.
Press SOUND EFFECT on the remote control.
• Select the OFF mode if you want to enjoy the original sound.

ƒ We recommend that you select a Sound Effect based on the

source material and your personal taste.
ƒ When you choose a Sound Effect mode (except OFF), 3D Sound
Plus will automatically be turned OFF.

Using the S/W LEVEL function

S/W
LEVEL
MUTE S/W
LEVEL
You can control the base volume with the S/W Level button on the remote
control.
1. Press the S/W LEVEL button on the remote control.
2. “SW 0” appears on the display.
3. Press or button on the LEVEL key if you want to increase or decrease
the subwoofer volume. You can set it from SW -6 to SW +6.

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Using the AUTO POWER LINK function

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The Crystal Surround Air Track is automatically turned on when you turn on the
TV or any device connected to the Air Track with the optical cable.

Press AUTO POWER on the remote control of this unit.

AUTO
SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE
• The Auto power link function turns on and off each time you press AUTO
POWER.
SoundShare
AUTO POWER LINK Display

● FUNCTIONS
ON POWER LINK ON
OFF POWER LINK OFF

ƒ If a TV or any device connected to Air Track with the optical cable is

off and there is no digital input, the Air Track is turned off after 20
minutes.
ƒ These functions are available only when Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is
turned off.

Using the AUDIO SYNC function

TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC Video may appear out of synch with the audio if the Air Track is connected to a
digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video.
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE CH TV EXIT
Press AUDIO SYNC +/–. on the remote control of this unit.
• You can use the + , - buttons to set the audio delay time between 0 ms
and 300 ms.

ƒ In USB mode, TV mode or BT mode, the Audio Sync function may

not work.

S/W MUTE S/W

LEVEL LEVEL
Using the DRC function
This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds.
33D
D SOUND
VOL
DRC
You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies
PLUS at low volume at night.
Press DRC on the remote control of this unit.
• Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :
DRC STANDARD ➡ DRC MAX ➡ DRC MIN

AUTO
SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE SPEAKER button
SoundShare If the TV and Air Track are connected via HDMI, this button lets you select
REPEAT
between listening to audio through your TV or through the Air Track.
Press SPEAKER on the remote control of this unit.
AUDIO MODE SPEAKER Scroll Display Display
TV TV SPEAKER TV SPK
HDMI IN
Air Track AVR SPEAKER HDMI
TV TV SPEAKER S MUTE
ARC
Air Track AVR SPEAKER TV ARC

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Using the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) function
POWER TV POWER

Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices

with your Samsung TV's remote control.
AUTO
SOURCE POWER S
SPEAKER TV SOURCE
The Anynet+ function turns on and off each time you press Anynet+.
1. Connect the product to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable.
SoundShare
(See page 13)
REPEAT
2. Set the Anynet+ function on your TV and the SAT to ON. (See the
TV instruction manual for more information.)

ƒ Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not

work.
ƒ Please refer to the user’s manual of your TV and check for the
logo (If your TV has an logo, then it supports the
Anynet+ function.)
AUTO
SOURCE POWER SPEAKER TV SOURCE
Using the TV functions (with Samsung TVs only)
REPEAT SoundShare • Press TV SOURCE on the remote control to change the TV's input source.
• Press TV INFO on the remote control to display the TV channel
information.
• Press TV CH on the remote control to select the TV channel.
TV VOL TV CH AUDIO SYNC
• Press TV VOL on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume
level.
TV MUTE TV INFO TV PRE-CH TV EXIT
• Use TV PRE-CH button to move to the previous TV channel in TV mode.
• To exit the TV menu, use the TV EXIT button. (It functions the same as the
EXIT button of the TV remote control.)

ƒ When you press the SoundShare button, the TV's sound is

transmitted through the Air Track system via a Bluetooth
connection. The Air Track also controls the sound volume,
sound quality, etc.
ƒ The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only.
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
Samsung may offer upgrades for the Crystal Surround Air Track's
system firmware in the future.
If an upgrade is offered, you can upgrade the firmware by connecting a
USB drive with the firmware upgrade stored on it to the USB port on
your Air Track.
Note that if there are multiple upgrade files, you must load them onto the
USB drive singly and use them to upgrade the firmware one at a time.
Please visit Samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center to receive
more information about downloading upgrade files.

ƒ Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade into the USB port on the main unit.
ƒ Do not disconnect the power or remove the USB drive while upgrades are being applied. The main unit will turn
off automatically after completing the firmware upgrade.
When software is upgraded, settings you have made will return to their default (factory) settings.
We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade.
ƒ Once upgrading the product software is completed, turn off the product and then press and hold () button for
a while to reset the product.
ƒ If the firmware fails to upgrade, we recommend formatting the USB device in FAT16 and trying again.
ƒ For upgrading purposes, do not format the USB drive in NTFS format because it is not a supported file system.
ƒ Depending on the manufacturer, some USB devices may not be supported.
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troubleshooting

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Refer to the table below when 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 at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

Symptom Check Remedy

● TROUBLESHOOTING
The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into • Connect the power plug to the
the outlet? outlet.

A function does not work when the • Is there static electricity in the • Disconnect the power plug and
button is pressed. air? connect it again.

Sound is not produced. • Is the unit properly connected • Connect it correctly.

to your TV? • Press the Mute button to
• Is the Mute function on? cancel the function.
• Is the volume set to minimum? • Adjust the volume.

The Picture does not appear on a TV • Is the TV connected properly? • Connect it correctly.
when the function is selected.

The remote control does not work. • Are the batteries drained? • Replace with new batteries.
• Is the distance between remote • Move closer to the unit.
control and main unit too far?

The sound from the left/right • Are the left/right audio output • Check the left/right channel and
channels are reversed. cables from the TV connected connect it/them correctly.
properly?

The SoundShare (TV pairing) failed. • Does your TV support • SoundShare is supported by
SoundShare? some Samsung TVs released
• Is your TV firmware the latest after 2012. Check your TV to
version? see if it supports SoundShare.
• Does an error occur when • Update your TV with the latest
connecting? firmware.
• Reset the TV MODE and • Contact the call center.
connect again. • Press button for 5 seconds
to reset the product.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model name HW-F550/ HW-F551

Main unit DC 24V

Power supply Subwoofer
AC 120V~60Hz
(PS-WF550, PS-WF551)
Standby power consumption 0.45W
Main unit 30W
Power
consumption Subwoofer 20W
(PS-WF550, PS-WF551)
USB 5V/0.5A
GENERAL
Main unit 4.85 Ibs
Weight Subwoofer
17.97 Ibs
(PS-WF550, PS-WF551)
Main unit 37.13 x 2.17 x 2.36 inches
Dimensions
(W x H x D) Subwoofer
11.42 x 14.57 x 11.42 inches
(PS-WF550, PS-WF551)
Operating temperature range +41°F to +95°F
Operating humidity range 10 % to 75 %
Main unit 80W/CH, 3OHM, THD = 10%, 1kHz
Rated output
power Subwoofer
150W, 3OHM, THD = 10%, 100Hz
AMPLIFIER (PS-WF550, PS-WF551)

S/N ratio (analog input) 65 dB

Separation(1kHz) 65 dB

* S/N ratio, distortion, separation and usable sensitivity are based on measurement using AES (Audio
Engineering Society) guidelines.
*: Nominal specification
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
- Weight and dimensions are approximate.
- Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler.
To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call, (877)
278 - 0799

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new,
in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

One (1) Year Parts and Labor*

(*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To
receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service
can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as
proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from
the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.

SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts
or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the
property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty,
or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.

SAMSUNG’s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the
applicable end user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products, if provided, are on an “AS IS” basis.
Non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent
otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including,
but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not
intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other
acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs,
external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems;
incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning,
maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation;
reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG
does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE
TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED
BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS
BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF
ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG
AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY
ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY
THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG customer care center.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE
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