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I am having trouble with this but I don't know if it is because the cable box is putting out substandard data, or the cheap optical cable is the problem.For some reason turning on the DVD side of the unit solves the sound problem, some times it works right off the bat. When using this unit with a home theater system you plug the transmitter "stick" into the back of the HTS system and use this wireless module to setup the rear surround part of the system. This intermittent nature is vexing but I will digress until I buy a more expensive, higher quality optical cable. You only have to provide wires to the two back speakers this unit controls.When the room is hot the module occasionally runs a cooling fan, but it isn't as noticable when actually watching a surround sound type movie; and when the room is cool I don't notice it coming on very often if at all. In DVD mode, playing movies it works flawlessly.I would recommend this neato unit to anyone using a compatible Samsung system. It is very easy to set up and test. I can't believe the people that complain about the small amount of wiring it takes to connect the right and left speakers that are actually run by the unit.
If the HTS doesn't sense a clear digital audio signal when in D-in mode it will shut down automatically. I will take this to having to string four wires clear across my apartment just for two little surround speakers.Besides, I think people don't realize how much interference they are introducing to the home with all the wireless remotes,cell & walkabout phones, routers, and computers.This unit came with the HT-Z410 home theater system and works well. The rear speakers only work when true 5.1 and/or surround sound is present on the DVD or TV signal. I have never noticed a "white noise" or static sound coming from the speakers at idle, so that shouldn't be a problem compared to previous models.
The only issue I've had is that the system does not let you do a tone test with these wireless speakers. It was the first thing I did when I plugged them in and I thought they didn't work, but when I tested it out with a movie, they worked perfectly. I got this coupled with the Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System (Set of Seven, Black) and I was worried at first because the other reviews were so bad, however, I got them and they work great. Good buy.
The cool thing about this wireless unit is that when you shutdown the Home Theater system, the wireless unit senses the shutdown and puts itself into "standby" mode, thereby drawing very little power.I've had the Samsung Home Theater and this wireless transmitter for two months now and I've had no problems. If your source is something like a component audio device or coaxial cable you need to change the audio mode to "Cinema" or one of the other effects modes to use the rear speakers through the wireless link.Most of the sources I have for my TV are Dolby 5.1 anyways, so when moving to a coaxial DirectTV player that doesn't do 5.1 I don't change the mode, I just go without the rear speakers -- it doesn't really bother me. I bought this product for use with the Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System.Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System (Set of Seven, Black)Even though the directions were sparse, using this was as simple as plugging in the rear speakers to the unit, plugging in the unit and inserting the transmitter card into the back of the Samsung Home Theater control unit.At first I thought I didn't setup the unit properly because I didn't hear any sound from the rear speakers, but then I realized I just needed to set the Samsung Home Theater system to the right audio mode in order to get it to work. For example, the Dolby 5.1 mode only works if you are using a media such as the DVD or XBox360 that supports Dolby 5.1 to hear the rear speakers. Very satisfied with the sound quality -- I've got an optical audio out from the TV to the Home Theater system and the rear speakers sound fantastic when driven by this wireless unit.
I stayed well within the specs recommended in the instructions and installed everything properly. Period. However, this embarrassment of an accessory makes me feel dubious about purchasing anything from Samsung again. a very stupid move on the part of the Samsung brand. Overall the system was an excellent value, has amazing sound for the price (and I am an AV professional). If you want to compete with people like Yamaha and Onkyo, Mr. I actually work with sound and video to pay the bills, so I kind of know my way around this stuff.
My conclusion is that this wireless speaker thing is some hastily acquired item that was not vetted or well tested. This thing is totally worthless. Which is sad because I am very happy with the Samsung system in general. If you insist on spending $100 on this, just get a Ben Franklin and take a cigarette lighter to it - you will get the same feeling as buying this item, but will not have to wait for it to ship. Worked for a total of about 10 minutes, and hasn't done anything since. Samsung, then you need to make everything works properly.
I finally got to a technician who after trying the 0135 reset informed me that I would have to send it off and it would be 21 business days before I get my brand new receiver back. The customer service has transferred me to two numbers that didn't work and I have had to call back and wait in line for an hour each time. Just got my SWA-4000 in to connect to my samsung home theatre set. It powers up but I get no sound from the speakers. Very upset about this and still have not received resolution.
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