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.... NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. WARNING • To reduce the risk of the wall socket. Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) FCC Compliance Statement : This device complies with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate." Class B FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a power cord, the...
.... NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. WARNING • To reduce the risk of the wall socket. Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) FCC Compliance Statement : This device complies with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate." Class B FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a power cord, the...
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... Remote Control 9 Active Voice Amplifier (AVA 11 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function 11 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 11 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 13 04 Connecting the Soundbar 14 Connecting the power and units 14 ‒ Recommended Speaker Layout 15 ‒ Surround speaker mode (HW-Q930B only 15 ‒ Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers 16 ‒ LED Indicator Lights on a Wall (applicable models only 33 ENG - 4 Connecting using an Optical Cable...
... Remote Control 9 Active Voice Amplifier (AVA 11 Using the Hidden Buttons (Buttons with more than one function 11 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes 11 Adjusting the Soundbar volume with a TV remote control 13 04 Connecting the Soundbar 14 Connecting the power and units 14 ‒ Recommended Speaker Layout 15 ‒ Surround speaker mode (HW-Q930B only 15 ‒ Manually connecting the Subwoofer or Surround Speakers 16 ‒ LED Indicator Lights on a Wall (applicable models only 33 ENG - 4 Connecting using an Optical Cable...
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10 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 33 Component ...33 11 Software Update 34 Auto Update ...34 USB Update...34 Initialization ...35 12 Troubleshooting 35 13 License 37 14 Open Source License Notice 37 15 Important Notes About Service 37 16 Specifications and Guide 38 Specifications ...38 ENG - 5
10 Installing the Soundbar in front of TV 33 Component ...33 11 Software Update 34 Auto Update ...34 USB Update...34 Initialization ...35 12 Troubleshooting 35 13 License 37 14 Open Source License Notice 37 15 Important Notes About Service 37 16 Specifications and Guide 38 Specifications ...38 ENG - 5
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...Source) button to change the TV speaker to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the input source. 4 Display Displays the product's status and current mode. ENG - 7 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar 1 3 2 1 3 2 4 HW-Q930B / HW-Q800B 4 HW-Q700B 1 (Multi Function) Button (Q930B / Q800B models) • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on the Soundbar. • Press the (Multi Function) button to change the input source. 1 (Power) Button (Q700B model) Turns the power on and off. 2 (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. 3 (Mic...
...Source) button to change the TV speaker to the Settings menu for the TV audio and change the input source. 4 Display Displays the product's status and current mode. ENG - 7 02 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Top Panel of the Soundbar 1 3 2 1 3 2 4 HW-Q930B / HW-Q800B 4 HW-Q700B 1 (Multi Function) Button (Q930B / Q800B models) • In standby mode, press the (Multi Function) button to turn on the Soundbar. • Press the (Multi Function) button to change the input source. 1 (Power) Button (Q700B model) Turns the power on and off. 2 (Volume) Button Adjusts the volume. 3 (Mic...
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... on and off. 1 • Auto Power Down Function Power The unit turns off automatically in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. • If Surround Speakers are connected, select Rear level or Rear top level and then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range. • CH LEVEL specifications may differ with the respective model. Source 8 9 3 Switch the Soundbar to a new Bluetooth device. ENG - 9 Bluetooth PAIR 4 10 4 Press the...
... on and off. 1 • Auto Power Down Function Power The unit turns off automatically in Sound Settings, and then adjust the volume between -6~+6 by using the Up/Down buttons. • If Surround Speakers are connected, select Rear level or Rear top level and then use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the volume within a -6 to +6 range. • CH LEVEL specifications may differ with the respective model. Source 8 9 3 Switch the Soundbar to a new Bluetooth device. ENG - 9 Bluetooth PAIR 4 10 4 Press the...
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... set functions. • Music Skip Press the Right button to display information about the active function or the codec available. This function is changed, the woofer level will be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. TONE CONTROL • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Standard mode. Play / Pause 9 Press the indicated areas to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. • Once the bass level is enabled in Sound mode excluding in Sound Settings...
... set functions. • Music Skip Press the Right button to display information about the active function or the codec available. This function is changed, the woofer level will be adjusted using the Up/Down buttons. TONE CONTROL • To control the volume of the treble or bass sound, select TREBLE or BASS in Standard mode. Play / Pause 9 Press the indicated areas to +6 using the Up/Down buttons. • Once the bass level is enabled in Sound mode excluding in Sound Settings...
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... one function) Remote Control Button WOOFER (Up) Up (Sound Control) Hidden Button Function TV remote control On/Off (Standby) ID SET 7 Band EQ Reference page page 13 page 16 page 10 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Standard Surround Game Adaptive sound Input 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X Output With Subwoofer & Surround Speaker...
... one function) Remote Control Button WOOFER (Up) Up (Sound Control) Hidden Button Function TV remote control On/Off (Standby) ID SET 7 Band EQ Reference page page 13 page 16 page 10 Output specifications for the different sound effect modes Effect Standard Surround Game Adaptive sound Input 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X 2.0 ch 5.1 ch 7.1 ch Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X Output With Subwoofer & Surround Speaker...
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... Soundbar models including a specific surround speaker. • In Front speaker mode, position the front speakers toward you. • The Rear Speaker mode is enabled by default. ENG - 15 To activate this mode, select the Surround Speaker mode using the remote control of the rear speaker. See the illustration below for speaker positioning. Keep the units away from water and moisture. • For optimal listening performance, make sure that the areas around the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers...
... Soundbar models including a specific surround speaker. • In Front speaker mode, position the front speakers toward you. • The Rear Speaker mode is enabled by default. ENG - 15 To activate this mode, select the Surround Speaker mode using the remote control of the rear speaker. See the illustration below for speaker positioning. Keep the units away from water and moisture. • For optimal listening performance, make sure that the areas around the wireless subwoofer and surround speakers...
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... cause some sound interruption. • The maximum transmission distance of the main unit's wireless signal is connected properly. See page 16. Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off , the wireless subwoofer will turn red after blinking in this manual. On Connection failed Connect again. See the instructions for the Samsung Service Center in blue several times. • If you use a device that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the Surround Speakers are...
... cause some sound interruption. • The maximum transmission distance of the main unit's wireless signal is connected properly. See page 16. Standby (with the Soundbar main unit turned off , the wireless subwoofer will turn red after blinking in this manual. On Connection failed Connect again. See the instructions for the Samsung Service Center in blue several times. • If you use a device that the area around the wireless subwoofer and the Surround Speakers are...
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... TV user manual for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the Soundbar. Turn on setting. (e.g. Refer to select the "D.IN" mode. "TV ARC" appears in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on the TV's remote control to the HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) port of the Soundbar main unit and the Soundbar plays TV sound. • When the TV sound is played. • When connecting a TV that supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) to Dolby Digital. NOTE...
... TV user manual for Dolby Digital and PCM depending on the Soundbar. Turn on setting. (e.g. Refer to select the "D.IN" mode. "TV ARC" appears in Dolby Digital and the "Digital Output Audio Format" on the TV's remote control to the HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) port of the Soundbar main unit and the Soundbar plays TV sound. • When the TV sound is played. • When connecting a TV that supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) to Dolby Digital. NOTE...
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...'s Bluetooth device list. Select Bluetooth mode on the top panel and then select "BT". If the device fails to connect • If you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of the Soundbar 5 Sec BT PAIRING The initial connection 1. b. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control to display "BT PAIRING". 2. An available Soundbar is a connect record. Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker...
...'s Bluetooth device list. Select Bluetooth mode on the top panel and then select "BT". If the device fails to connect • If you can hear stereo sound without the hassle of the Soundbar 5 Sec BT PAIRING The initial connection 1. b. Press the PAIR button on the Soundbar remote control to display "BT PAIRING". 2. An available Soundbar is a connect record. Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Bluetooth Speaker...
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...-connection Checklist • If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure that "HDMI" mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds. Turn on the connected external device or usage conditions. Supported UHD Signals Specification (3840 x 2160p) Frame rate (fps) Color depth RGB 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 8 bit O O O < 60 10 bit - - Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device and the HDMI port on the settings menu...
...-connection Checklist • If the Audio Output options include Secondary Audio, make sure that "HDMI" mode is currently selected and the Soundbar will start playing sounds. Turn on the connected external device or usage conditions. Supported UHD Signals Specification (3840 x 2160p) Frame rate (fps) Color depth RGB 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 8 bit O O O < 60 10 bit - - Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on the external device and the HDMI port on the settings menu...
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... select "D.IN" mode, press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button on the remote control. 4. Use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the Soundbar main and the OPTICAL OUT port on the Soundbar and external device. 3. Turn on the external device. 2. ENG - 26 Connecting using an Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Settop box / Game console Top of the Soundbar D.IN D.IN OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Bottom...
... select "D.IN" mode, press the (Multi Function) / (Source) button on the remote control. 4. Use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the Soundbar main and the OPTICAL OUT port on the Soundbar and external device. 3. Turn on the external device. 2. ENG - 26 Connecting using an Optical Cable Top of the Soundbar BD / DVD player / Settop box / Game console Top of the Soundbar D.IN D.IN OPTICAL OUT Optical Cable (not supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Bottom...
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... automatically or changes to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is connected using Bluetooth, you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display "BT PAIRING". 2. When "BT READY" appears, press and hold the (Mic On/Off) / (Source) button on the Soundbar remote control to reconnect. Connecting via Bluetooth through the...
... automatically or changes to a new Bluetooth device, make sure the device is connected using Bluetooth, you connect a paired Bluetooth device with the Soundbar off, the Soundbar automatically turns on the top panel of the Soundbar for more than 5 seconds to display "BT PAIRING". 2. When "BT READY" appears, press and hold the (Mic On/Off) / (Source) button on the Soundbar remote control to reconnect. Connecting via Bluetooth through the...
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... content on the function, refer to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below. 2. Lightly tap the wide area in the displayed message window. SmartThings App Top of the Soundbar. Using the Tap Sound Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device. • For details on how to turn on the app version. Select in power-saving mode, the Tap Sound function does not work when a mobile device...
... content on the function, refer to "Setting the Tap Sound function" below. 2. Lightly tap the wide area in the displayed message window. SmartThings App Top of the Soundbar. Using the Tap Sound Tap the Soundbar with your mobile device. • For details on how to turn on the app version. Select in power-saving mode, the Tap Sound function does not work when a mobile device...
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... insufficient, make sure to reinforce the wall before installing the Wall Mount Brackets and the speakers on the wall. • Samsung Electronics is not liable for Wall Mounting the Surround Speakers • Surround Speaker wall mounts must be able to install the surround speakers on the wall. 10 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF TV Component 8. 7. Rubber-Foot Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall (applicable models only) You can purchase wall mounts separately to support more...
... insufficient, make sure to reinforce the wall before installing the Wall Mount Brackets and the speakers on the wall. • Samsung Electronics is not liable for Wall Mounting the Surround Speakers • Surround Speaker wall mounts must be able to install the surround speakers on the wall. 10 INSTALLING THE SOUNDBAR IN FRONT OF TV Component 8. 7. Rubber-Foot Installing the Surround Speakers on a Wall (applicable models only) You can purchase wall mounts separately to support more...
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... Internet. USB Update Bottom of Soundbar NOTE • Make sure the Soundbar is cut off . • To use the Auto Update function, the Soundbar must be supported. TV Right end of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) NETWORK SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) SERVICE Samsung may cause voice recognition and acoustic problems. • The illustration above differs with displaying the message, "UPDATE". • During update, do not turn...
... Internet. USB Update Bottom of Soundbar NOTE • Make sure the Soundbar is cut off . • To use the Auto Update function, the Soundbar must be supported. TV Right end of the Soundbar POWER SERVICE I(IWDDOSSOEEFTTER, REAR) NETWORK SERVICE HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI TO TV (eARC/ARC) SERVICE Samsung may cause voice recognition and acoustic problems. • The illustration above differs with displaying the message, "UPDATE". • During update, do not turn...
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..., etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external device. • For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar) • The cable connection to 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). Reconnect the Soundbar and Subwoofer and Surround Speakers if the indicator...
..., etc.) is connected, adjust the volume of the external device. • For sound output of the TV, select Soundbar. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output → Select Soundbar) • The cable connection to 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). Reconnect the Soundbar and Subwoofer and Surround Speakers if the indicator...
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... Change the TV's audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth. • When connecting a new device, switch to "BT PAIRING" for connection. (Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press the (Mic On/Off) / (Source) button on the body for 5 seconds to connect. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output...
... Change the TV's audio output to PCM or Dolby Digital. (For a Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Expert Settings → Digital Output Audio Format) Sound drops out when connected via Bluetooth. • When connecting a new device, switch to "BT PAIRING" for connection. (Press the PAIR button on the remote control or press the (Mic On/Off) / (Source) button on the body for 5 seconds to connect. (Samsung TV: Home ( ) → Menu → Settings ( ) → All Settings ( ) → Sound → Sound Output...
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... of sale must be presented upon request as proof of SAMSUNG and must contact SAMSUNG for in this statement, noncommercial 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 vary from state to state. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90...
... of sale must be presented upon request as proof of SAMSUNG and must contact SAMSUNG for in this statement, noncommercial 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 vary from state to state. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90...