HW-K20

User Manual

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 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.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is

present inside. It is dangerous to make any
kind of contact with any internal part of this
CAUTION product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that important
literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this
product.

Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety connection to
electrical 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.
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.

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

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 Precautions
• Ensure that the AC power in your house matches the requirements listed on the identification sticker
located on the back of your product.
• Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Make sure the
ventilation slots are not covered.
• Do not stack anything on top of the product.
• To turn off the product completely, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Disconnect the AC plug
from the wall outlet if you will leave the device 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 product.
• Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could cause the product to
overheat and malfunction.
• Protect the product from moisture and excess heat and equipment creating strong magnetic or electric
fields (i.e. speakers.).
• Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the product malfunctions.
• This product is for personal use only. It is not intended for industrial use.
• Maintain an open space of approximately 15 cm on the sides and rear of the system, for ventilation
purposes.
• Place the loudspeakers at a reasonable distance on either side of the system to ensure good stereo sound.
• Direct the loudspeakers towards the listening area.

Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below.

AUX Cable User's Manual AC/DC Adapter Power Cord

• 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.

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 Description

Front Panel

1. TREBLE level control

2. Power LED Lighting
• The Power LED lights up when the power of the
unit turned on.
• The Power LED turns off when the power of the
unit turned off.
3. POWER button
• Turns the Multimedia Speaker on and off.
4. BACKWARD SKIP button
5. PLAY/PAUSE button
6. VOLUME control
7. FORWARD SKIP button
8. USB port
• Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here
to the play files on the devices.
9. BASS level control

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Rear Panel

1. AUX IN 1 Terminal
Use an Audio Cable (supplied) to connect
AUX IN 1 on the product to Audio Out on an external
analogue component.
2. AUX IN 2 Terminals
Use an Audio Cable (not supplied) to connect AUX IN 2
on the product to Audio Out on an external analogue
component.
• Be sure to match connector colours.
• If the external analogue component has only one Audio
Out jack, connect to either the left or right terminal.
3. SUBWOOFER Connector Terminal
4. FRONT L Connector Terminal
5. POWER SUPPLY IN

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Connecting your System to the Power Supply

Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must

check the voltage.
1. Connect the AC power adaptor jack to the power supply
jack properly, and then connect the AC power adaptor
plug in the wall outlet.

• When disconnecting the power cable of the AC 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.

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 Connecting the Speakers
Recommended speaker setup.
1. The product may not operate properly if it is subject
to shaking or external shocks or if the speakers are
not installed as recommended.
2. Do not stretch the speaker wires or place a heavy
object on them.

Connecting External Components

AUX IN 1: Connecting an External Component/MP3 player

Components such as an MP3 Player.
1. Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the rear of the product to the Audio Out of the external component/MP3 player.

Audio Cable
(supplied)

AUDIO OUT

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AUX IN 2: Connecting an External Analogue Component
Analogue signal components such as a TV or Source Device.
1. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the rear of the product to the Audio Out of the external analogue component.
• Be sure to match connector colours.

Audio Cable (not supplied)

If the external analogue component has only
one Audio Out, connect either left or right.

Listening to the Music

You can listening to the music from a device connected to AUX IN 1 or AUX IN 2.
1. Switch the system on by pressing the POWER ( ) button.
2. The music of the source device will be played automatically.
3. Adjust the volume by tuning the VOLUME control on the product.
To adjust the low tone:
Adjust the bass level by tuning the BASS level control on the product. Set the bass volume to an
undistorted level to prevent system damage.
To adjust the high tone:
Adjust the treble level by tuning the TREBLE level control on the product.

• If the source device has a bass boost function or equaliser function, set to off. If there functions are on,
sound may be distorted.
• If the system volume is high, depending on the volume setting, the operation software, and the devices
being connected, the speaker sound may be paused. This is caused by the protection circuit, and is not a
malfunction. Turn down the volume of the system or the source device.

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 Playing a USB Device
Connect an external storage device such as a USB flash memory to the product.
You can play MP3/WMA/AAC format file.
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front of the unit.
2. Switch the system on by pressing the POWER ( ) button.

3. The file plays automatically.

4. To pause playback temporarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( p ) button.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( p ) button again to continue playing the music.
5. Adjust the volume by tuning the VOLUME control on the product.
To adjust the low tone:
Adjust the bass level by tuning the BASS level control on the product. Set the bass volume to an
undistorted level to prevent system damage.
To adjust the high tone:
Adjust the treble level by tuning the TREBLE level control on the product.

To Select a Track from a USB Device

You can select the music file during play.
If you want to move to the previous/next track, press the [, ] buttons briefly.
To play the previous track
Press the [ button twice, the previous track starts playing.
To play the next track
Press the ] button.
To play the current track from the beginning
Press the [ button once, the current track starts playing.
To play the track of your choice
Press the [ or ] button to move to a desired track.

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To Use High Speed Search
You can search the desired section quickly during play.
1. Press and hold the [ or ] button.
• Each time you press and hold the button, you will move backward/forward fast.

File Format Type Compatibility list:

File Format CODEC Sampling Rate (Hz)

*.mp3 MPEG 1 Layer3 8k, 16k, 32k, 11.025k, 22.05k, 44.1k, 12k, 24k, 48k
*.wma Wave Ver.9 Standard 8k, 16k, 32k, 11.025k, 22.05k, 44.1k, 48k
*.m4a MPEG4 AAC-LC 8k, 16k, 32k, 11.025k, 22.05k, 44.1k, 12k, 24k, 48k

Read through the instructions below before using a USB device with this unit.
• This product not supported NTFS file system.
• Turn the system off, disconnect the USB device from the product.
• Some USB devices may not work properly with this product.
• Connect USB devices directly to the USB port of the product. Otherwise, you may encounter a USB
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.
• IPOD devices are not supported.
• If multiple source devices connected to the system are played back at the same time, the system outputs
mixed sound from the devices. Stop playback of devices you are not listening to.

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 Troubleshooting
Refer to the chart below when this unit 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 unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact
the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre.

Symptom Check Remedy

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

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

Sound is not produced. • Is this product connected only TV? • Connect it correctly.
• Is the volume set to minimum? • Adjust the volume.

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

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 Specifications

USB 5V/0.5A
Front Speaker (R) 755 g
Weight Front Speaker (L) 635 g
Subwoofer 2.8 Kg
GENERAL
Dimensions Front Speaker (L/R) 109.0 (W) x 224.0 (H) x 117.4 (D) mm
(W x H x D) Subwoofer 155.0 (W) x 300.0 (H) x 285.5 (D) mm
Operating temperature range +5 °C to +35 °C
Operating humidity range 10 % to 75 %

Rated output Front Speaker (L/R) 10W x 2, 6 OHM, THD≦15%

power Subwoofer 20W, 3 OHM, THD≦20%
AMPLIFIER
S/N ratio (Analogue input) 65 dB
Separation(1kHz) 65 dB

• Nominal specification
–– Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
–– Weight and dimensions are approximate.
–– For more information about the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the
product. (Label : Rear of main unit)
• For India Only
"This product is RoHS compliant"

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